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The Blood Type Diet: This Week on AOL Health

Posted on Dec 11th 2009 3:00PM by Ashley Neglia

Filed Under: Diet & Weight Loss

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Most of us have at least one fad diet lurking on our weight loss resumes. The promises of looking good in skinny jeans and string bikinis can be so tempting, but these diets are often unhealthy and may negatively affect your ability to lose weight in the long run. You may have heard of "The Cookie Diet," "The Banana Diet" or even "The Lemonade Diet" -- also known as the Master Cleanse. The Blood Type Diet is no exception.

All you need to do is determine your blood type, follow the diet and exercise plan for that type and not only will you lose weight, but you'll also reduce your risk of chronic illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, avoid common viruses and infections and slow the aging process -- or so the diet claims. Here's the catch: The strict eating plan cuts out a large portion of nutritious foods, so make sure to read it carefully and check with a doctor before you try it out. Find out more on AOL Health.

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cs 1-08-2010 @ 9:00AM

I tried this diet once for 2 weeks and only ate the Highly Beneficial foods listed in the book. It was a limited selection, but it was only for 2 weeks, and you can eat as much of these selections as you want. I lost 7 pounds - didn't do anything else but this.

andrea 1-08-2010 @ 11:02AM

I have been on the AB+ blood type diet for almost 4 months now. I haven't been able to go to the gym as much and I needed attention geared to solving my allergy problem. I looked into this when thinking about my blood type and how it evolved. Yes, while the diet seems limiting. It is totally possible to get the required amount of nutrients in inventive culinary creations in following this diet. I have lost excess bloat (i am not sure of lbs) and my skin has changed. i also notice i don't have as much acid reflux and i am trying new ways of cooking food that i hadn't before. i've been vegetarian, occasionally stick to a raw food diet and also do cleanses however, I think this diet really does work best for me. I feel energized, in control and even though going out to resturants is some what difficult and i've had to give up many of my favorite foods my body loves me for it. and i will admit from time to time if it is a special occasion i may not follow it and... i always suffer later in some way. I would suggest talking to ones doctor first, but i highly recommend it. it makes sense on a biological/environmental level too...encouragement to eat healthy and eat local!

Gene 3-03-2010 @ 8:41PM

I've been on the Blood Type Diet for 4 years and have followed the work of Dr. D'Adamo as it evolves. He has written many books including Live Right For Your Type and The Genotype Diet. He now has a personalized computer program called Swami. This program lets you calculate the specific foods that will help you as an individual. I followed this plan and was able to get off all medication including anti-depressants, lipitor, and nexium. I originally started the diet to lose weight and stayed with it after losing 50 pounds! I now do the diet for health reasons and feel better than ever! I actually eat more foods and have more variety because Dr. D'Adamo eliminates foods that are avoids but gives you a list of beneficial foods. This diet is helping many people get off the Standard American Diet. If anyone reading this is suffering and has tried everything but nothing works, then please try this diet. It will change your life for the better.