I received a request from one of my readers asking for some information on foods to eat and foods to avoid when having Rh negative. Then I thought to delve deeper into this topic and find out how important nutrition by blood type is and what recommendations are given by experts on this matter.
As a result of the observations of nutritionists: it depends on the blood type which foods are right for you and which ones are not. According to some researchers, blood type is an important genetic factor that influences many aspects of health. Moreover, the beneficial effect of food on the body, its digestibility directly depends on the genetic characteristics of a person.
Before moving on to the recommendations for each blood type, it is very important to mention that, regardless of the blood type, it is forbidden to eat fast food, convenience foods, mayonnaise, cakes, etc.
Blood type O
The owners of this blood type are usually self-sufficient and strong people. For the most part, these people have strong immune and digestive systems. However, there are also disadvantages, such as problematic adaptation to changes in environmental conditions. In addition, such people are very prone to allergic reactions.
(O+) Recommended: soy protein such as tofu, grains such as barley and sprouted wheat, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and peanuts, olive oil, certain fruits such as blueberries and elderberries, legumes, vegetables including dark leafy greens such as kale and spinach, garlic and onions, cold water fish such as sardines and salmon, limited amounts of chicken and turkey, green tea, ginger. To avoid: beef, pork, lamb, duck, venison, cow's milk, potatoes, certain vegetables such as eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, certain fruits such as melons, oranges, strawberries and mangoes, barracuda, haddock, herring and catfish, multi-grain bread, refined sugar, refined carbohydrates such as white flour, white bread, oil other than olive oil, most spices.
(O-) Recommended: meat (except pork), seafood (fish, seaweed, shrimp, mussels), walnuts, fruits and vegetables (except sour), pumpkin porridge, rice, green tea, herbal extracts of wild rose, chamomile, linden, pineapple juice. To avoid: citrus fruits (grapefruit is sometimes acceptable), cabbage, lentils, ice cream, hot peppers, cinnamon, raisin, strawberries, melon, eggplant, olives, black tea, coffee and alcohol, orange juice.
Blood type A
The owners of this blood type are characterized by low acidity of the stomach, rapid excitability of the nervous system.
(A+) Recommended: meat, especially dietary meat, fish and seafood, vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, and kale, fruits other than bananas, olive oil. To avoid: wheat, corn, beans, dairy products, caffeine and alcohol.
(A-)Recommended: chicken, turkey, cottage cheese, eggs, soy products, pumpkin seeds, cranberry, spinach, lemons, blueberry, pineapples, juices from pineapple, grapefruit, cherry, carrot (in moderation), celery. To avoid: goose meat, calf liver, salty fish, potatoes, champignon, tomatoes, peppers (hot and sweet), eggplants, cucumbers, sour fruits, mango, berries, bananas, apple vinegar, soda, orange juice and black tea.
Blood type B
The owners of this group are omnivorous. They have strong immunity, a stable nervous system, the body easily adapts to environmental conditions. The list of prohibited foods is small.
(B+)Recommended: meat and meat products, fish and seafood, eggs, dairy products, millet, rice, oats, lettuce, any types of cabbage, carrots, beets, eggplant, bell peppers, green tea, pineapple and cranberry juices, and ginger is preferred as spices. To avoid: corn and lentils, all kinds of nuts, but especially peanuts, tomato juice, beer and spirits.
(B-) Recommended: beef and veal meat, fish (catfish, smelt, tuna, carp), squid, eggs, cream, soy milk, green peas. To avoid: smoked meats, fatty sauces and seasonings, buckwheat, peanuts, sesame, lentils, corn.
Blood type AB
This is the youngest group, formed by the merger of types A and B. People with this "mixed type" inherited the pros and cons of both groups. In nutrition, it is better to observe the golden mean and balance in everything.
(AB+) Recommended: soy products, especially tofu, white meat (turkey, rabbit, sometimes chicken), cereals (rice and oatmeal), dairy products, fish and seafood, vegetables and fruits rich in fiber, bananas, dried fruits (dried apricots and raisins, they normalize the work of the heart muscle), pineapple, carrot juice, berry fruit drink, herbal teas, green tea, parsley, horseradish, garlic and curry. To avoid: red meat and meat products, all kinds of beans, corn, buckwheat and wheat, oranges, pomegranates, guavas, mangoes and coconuts, orange juice, decoctions and infusions of hops, linden, aloe.
(AB-) Recommended: meat (lamb, rabbit, turkey, veal, lamb), eggs, dairy products (yogurt, low-fat cheeses, cottage cheese), green lentils, beans, olive oil, cod liver oil, cereals, bran, sprouted wheat, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, any greens (parsley, dill, basil), fruit (except those that are prohibited – they are listed below), fish (sardine, salmon, cod, pike), seafood (seaweed and snails). To avoid: • buckwheat, corn, white breads, pepper, radish, black olives, pork, ham, chicken and duck, milk, processed and blue cheese, brie, beans, marinades, seafood (excluding approved snails and seaweed), peanuts, seeds, persimmons, quince, pomegranates, coconuts, mangoes, oranges, grapefruits, bananas.
I would say that it is very difficult to choose foods by blood type. As for me, I choose a generally healthy diet, an active lifestyle and positive emotions. That's enough for me. How about you?
Bye for now!