While on diet and exercise based on your weight and BMI, another factor that can help with good health and weight loss is your blood type. Based on whether you belong to blood group A, B, AB or O, your diet plan can be adjusted for the best results. We are talking about Eat Right 4 Your Type, also known as the blood group diet, that was made in 1996 by naturopath Peter J D & Adamo.

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D & # 39; Adamo claimed that the food you consume reacts chemically to your blood type. Following the blood group diet can thus help to digest food more efficiently and prevent disease. As with most diets, it is best to consult a nutritionist before you choose the diet.

This is what the diet recommends for different blood groups:

* Type O blood: People with type O blood are advised to follow a protein-rich diet consisting of poultry, fish and vegetables, but light on grains, beans and dairy products. People with this blood group are supposed to have higher secretions of stomach acids and are prone to digestive problems and thyroid disorders.

* Type A blood: People with Type A blood are advised to eat a limited meat diet and instead eat more fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes and whole grains. D & # 39; Adamo suggests that such type A blood men tend to have a sensitive immune system. People with this blood group may also be susceptible to diabetes and obesity.

* Type B blood: People with Type B blood should avoid corn, wheat, lentils, tomatoes, peanuts, sesame seeds and poultry. Instead, they should eat green vegetables, eggs and low-fat dairy. People with type B blood generally have higher than normal levels of cortisol hormone, which can lead to autoimmune diseases, obesity, diabetes and inflammatory diseases.

* Type AB: People with AB blood must contain foods such as tofu, seafood, dairy and green vegetables. Because they are low in stomach acid and sensitive to digestive problems, they must avoid caffeine, alcohol and smoked meat, advises D & # 39; Adamo.

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First published: 20 August 2018 09:47 IST