Any experiences with the blood type diet????

mojo · 07-07-2006, 09:43 AM

Has anyone ever heard of or done the "Eat Right For Your Blood Type" diet/WOE? I think that it is sometimes called the BTD (Blood Type Diet). I have a friend who swears by this!

I have not read the book, but checked the web site out.

I have type 0 blood and according to this theory, I should avoid certain kinds of cheeses!!!!

Any insight?

Thanks

mo

vancouverbarb · 07-07-2006, 10:04 AM

I personally haven't done it but my former manager lived by it. She found that once she went on it, in addition to losing some weight, all her fatigue and allergy issues went out the door. She also managed to get pregnant when nothing else would work. I was doing Atkins at the time I worked for her and she said based on my blood type, O Neg, that I was eating the right things for my type and that no wonder I was feeling better.

Hope that answers your question.

Fender · 07-07-2006, 10:51 AM

Never heard of it but I am gonna check it out! Thanks for posting this!

RVcook · 07-07-2006, 10:56 AM

DH and I did the Eat Right For Your Type diet program and both of us actually gained weight and we felt worse! Like Barb stated, some people do very well on this program, but like many other "diets" I tried, this was just another setup for failure for me. I think if you're seriously interested in losing weight, there are much better alternatives than this one.

razorbackmama · 07-07-2006, 05:22 PM

According to it I should steer clear of any sort of meat. Oh wait...neutral would be chicken and turkey, but everything else I should avoid. I should also avoid all sorts of cheeses. Eating lots of those 2 things are what has made me feel good and lose weight. So I don't buy it.

Except that wintergreen is on my avoid list...I loathe wintergreen, so I guess that must be right! LOLOL!!!

Topazz · 07-07-2006, 05:35 PM

I read about it but didn't know my bloodtype. So I called my doctor's office and it's never been tested.

I don't donate or accept blood so I guess I'll never know.

I wonder if there is a home test to find out your type?

NoMoreSnow · 07-08-2006, 05:21 AM

You can order a home test on the author's website dadamo.com

Topazz · 07-08-2006, 04:08 PM

thanks!

aloise · 07-09-2006, 12:56 AM

cheaper to order the blood test from the foodforyourblood.com site last time I looked.

adillenal · 07-09-2006, 07:46 AM

I have two of the books and it may be coincidental but I am type A and all of my food allergies are on the avoid list. I do not follow it specifically but I do try to stay away from avoid foods just because of the allergy thing. I did follow it very closely for while but did not lose any weight. Didn't gain any either but I did feel good.
I reread all of my foods and nutrition books over time so I think I will pull out these and start on them again just to refresh my memory.

IDT · 07-13-2006, 09:41 AM

I have heard it works best for O blood types (since that is the lowest carb plan) I am an O and It worked well for my allergies but didn't work for weight loss. Atkins works as well for my allergies (wheat, milk, etc) and I can lose weight if I am really careful.

aloise · 07-13-2006, 10:11 AM

he eliminates wheat, dairy, soy... common allergens. This is a common naturopathic practice - not anything to do with blood type. But for a lot of people, this is the first time they've done this - so when they eliminate these foods, they feel better and think "wow, must be this blood type diet". And the ones for whom it doesn't work, just move on to something else (or come here

)

They talk about lectins, but a lot of the diet is based on some research on allergies by blood type. I personally think you would get a much better individualized diet by getting your food allergies tested.

What I don't like about this diet is that it makes people afraid to eat things specified as "avoids" because of "blood type specific lectins" which he never has really detailed in the 10 years since his book came out. so, O's are told to avoid things like coconut (and coconut oil) and avocado, asian pears, bitter melon, vinegar, nutmeg, mace, cauliflower, mushrooms, mustard greens, olive, peppers, rhubarb.. if you are non secretor, the list gets longer. Apples are a nono. for pete's sake! Then for each type, different fruits and vegetables are "avoids"..

and if you try to find out why, what research determined the decision for what food, so you can decide for yourself if this might be important for you, there is no real documentation linking the specific foods to alll the research he has put up on his site. You just have to take his word for it.

If you don't care, and just want to follow a list of foods and see what happens.. then this is the diet for you.

but if you want to understand why you aren't supposed to eat whatever you aren't supposed to eat on the diet, forget it. Imo, it is easier to just drop the wheat, dairy, soy for a while and see if you feel better. If not, get a food allergy test.

At least with Atkins, you know why you are not eating what you don't eat. And with knowledge, you can better tailor the diet to your "individuality".

Sadler_Girl · 07-13-2006, 10:22 AM

I read a little when sis was thinking about it, I have type o so I am fine low carbing. I knew that ! But he agrees I thought the great energy and losing over 50 pounds in less than 5 months was a clue.
If you ( the op) likes it and can follow and have great results than try it.

07-07-2006, 09:43 AM	#1
mojo Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FL Posts: 19 Gallery: mojo Stats: 134.6/132/115-ish; 5'0 WOE: LC until I am off of vacation:) After that, Atkins Start Date: 7/6/06	Any experiences with the blood type diet???? Has anyone ever heard of or done the "Eat Right For Your Blood Type" diet/WOE? I think that it is sometimes called the BTD (Blood Type Diet). I have a friend who swears by this! I have not read the book, but checked the web site out. I have type 0 blood and according to this theory, I should avoid certain kinds of cheeses!!!! Any insight? Thanks mo

07-09-2006, 07:46 AM	#10
adillenal MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,830 Gallery: adillenal	I have two of the books and it may be coincidental but I am type A and all of my food allergies are on the avoid list. I do not follow it specifically but I do try to stay away from avoid foods just because of the allergy thing. I did follow it very closely for while but did not lose any weight. Didn't gain any either but I did feel good. I reread all of my foods and nutrition books over time so I think I will pull out these and start on them again just to refresh my memory. __________________ adi 5'7" 59 years old 175/155/145 LC MY WAY 3/15/03 155/144/140 LFL 5/05/04 150/172/140 EFGT 9/06 171.8/161.2/140 (Combination of plans) (3/01/08 171.4/161.0/155 7/20/08 goal by 8/22/08

07-13-2006, 10:11 AM	#12
aloise Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 413 Gallery: aloise Stats: eeek!/sigh../Yeah!!! WOE: low glycemic load; real food Start Date: Aug 1, 2007	he eliminates wheat, dairy, soy... common allergens. This is a common naturopathic practice - not anything to do with blood type. But for a lot of people, this is the first time they've done this - so when they eliminate these foods, they feel better and think "wow, must be this blood type diet". And the ones for whom it doesn't work, just move on to something else (or come here ) They talk about lectins, but a lot of the diet is based on some research on allergies by blood type. I personally think you would get a much better individualized diet by getting your food allergies tested. What I don't like about this diet is that it makes people afraid to eat things specified as "avoids" because of "blood type specific lectins" which he never has really detailed in the 10 years since his book came out. so, O's are told to avoid things like coconut (and coconut oil) and avocado, asian pears, bitter melon, vinegar, nutmeg, mace, cauliflower, mushrooms, mustard greens, olive, peppers, rhubarb.. if you are non secretor, the list gets longer. Apples are a nono. for pete's sake! Then for each type, different fruits and vegetables are "avoids".. and if you try to find out why, what research determined the decision for what food, so you can decide for yourself if this might be important for you, there is no real documentation linking the specific foods to alll the research he has put up on his site. You just have to take his word for it. If you don't care, and just want to follow a list of foods and see what happens.. then this is the diet for you. but if you want to understand why you aren't supposed to eat whatever you aren't supposed to eat on the diet, forget it. Imo, it is easier to just drop the wheat, dairy, soy for a while and see if you feel better. If not, get a food allergy test. At least with Atkins, you know why you are not eating what you don't eat. And with knowledge, you can better tailor the diet to your "individuality". Last edited by aloise : 07-13-2006 at 10:15 AM.

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07-07-2006, 10:04 AM	#2
vancouverbarb Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 348 Gallery: vancouverbarb WOE: Atkins all the way! Start Date: 3rd and last restart March 6/07	I personally haven't done it but my former manager lived by it. She found that once she went on it, in addition to losing some weight, all her fatigue and allergy issues went out the door. She also managed to get pregnant when nothing else would work. I was doing Atkins at the time I worked for her and she said based on my blood type, O Neg, that I was eating the right things for my type and that no wonder I was feeling better. Hope that answers your question.

07-07-2006, 10:51 AM	#3
Fender Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In My Own Little World!!!! Posts: 3,012 Gallery: Fender WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/26/06	Never heard of it but I am gonna check it out! Thanks for posting this!

07-07-2006, 10:56 AM	#4
RVcook MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,825 Gallery: RVcook Stats: 5'1" START: 153-Size 14 NOW: 123-Size 8 WOE: 40/30/30-BFFM Start Date: 9/23/2005	DH and I did the Eat Right For Your Type diet program and both of us actually gained weight and we felt worse! Like Barb stated, some people do very well on this program, but like many other "diets" I tried, this was just another setup for failure for me. I think if you're seriously interested in losing weight, there are much better alternatives than this one.

07-07-2006, 05:22 PM	#5
razorbackmama Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: eastern WA Posts: 154 Gallery: razorbackmama Stats: 173/147/145 5'7.5" WOE: Dana Carpender Start Date: May 2006	According to it I should steer clear of any sort of meat. Oh wait...neutral would be chicken and turkey, but everything else I should avoid. I should also avoid all sorts of cheeses. Eating lots of those 2 things are what has made me feel good and lose weight. So I don't buy it. Except that wintergreen is on my avoid list...I loathe wintergreen, so I guess that must be right! LOLOL!!!

07-07-2006, 05:35 PM	#6
Topazz Guest Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,600 Gallery: Topazz	I read about it but didn't know my bloodtype. So I called my doctor's office and it's never been tested. I don't donate or accept blood so I guess I'll never know. I wonder if there is a home test to find out your type?

07-08-2006, 05:21 AM	#7
NoMoreSnow Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 38 Gallery: NoMoreSnow	You can order a home test on the author's website dadamo.com

07-08-2006, 04:08 PM	#8
Topazz Guest Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,600 Gallery: Topazz	thanks!

07-09-2006, 12:56 AM	#9
aloise Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 413 Gallery: aloise Stats: eeek!/sigh../Yeah!!! WOE: low glycemic load; real food Start Date: Aug 1, 2007	cheaper to order the blood test from the foodforyourblood.com site last time I looked.

07-13-2006, 09:41 AM	#11
IDT Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 570 Gallery: IDT Stats: 152/131/125 5'6" WOE: Atkins from 152 to 142, BFL for remainder Start Date: start Jan 2004/start BFL 3/13/07	I have heard it works best for O blood types (since that is the lowest carb plan) I am an O and It worked well for my allergies but didn't work for weight loss. Atkins works as well for my allergies (wheat, milk, etc) and I can lose weight if I am really careful.

07-13-2006, 10:22 AM	#13
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	I read a little when sis was thinking about it, I have type o so I am fine low carbing. I knew that ! But he agrees I thought the great energy and losing over 50 pounds in less than 5 months was a clue. If you ( the op) likes it and can follow and have great results than try it.