Most people think that
blood type is not very important. One must know that a single drop of blood
contains a person's blueprint relating to genes inherited. Among other things,
our blood type affects our digestive system. We may drink or eat or avoid food
items depending on blood type.
There are four blood types:
O, A, B, AB. O is the
oldest; then comes A, then B and then AB.
TYPE O: Our O ancestors
lived for the most part as hunters in Africa. They ate a lot of meat. Their
digestive system supported the consumption of large quantities of high-protein
animal flesh.
As the population grew,
these 'O' ancestors were all the time moving to different parts of the world to
make a new home. They spilt in to two groups; one headed north into Europe
(25000-15000); the other, a bit later (15000-10000 BC), headed towards
Himalayas.
Profile: High protein meat
eaters.
Type 'O's have higher
acidity levels to digest meat. But due to the high natural acidity of 'O's,
they have a greater risk of stomach ulcers, if they have a diet lacking balance
in proportion.
Avoid: Wheat, maize,
plant's seeds used as food, cabbage and cauliflower.
Type A: Over the years, the
group that moved north developed by gradual changes into a mainly agricultural
society. The cultivation of livestock and grains changed everything.
The lighter skin which they
developed provided them better protection against frost bite and was also able
to metabolize Vitamin d in a better way in a land known for shorter days and
longer nights.
Their digestive system could
no longer tolerate feeding on flesh.
The blood type changed in
the form, quality, etc in a better way and met the needs of the surroundings.
Blood Type A is still found
in its highest concentration in Western Europe.
Profile: Vegetarian
Type 'A's have a lower
acidity level than 'O's. They cannot digest animal protein well. They should be
vegetarians. If they eat up a lot of animal proteins, they run the risk of
stomach cancer.
Avoid: meat, dairy products
and wheat.
TYPE B: Similarly, the 'O'
group that headed to the Himalayas also adapted genetically to the conditions.
This new Type B is found in increased numbers in Japan, Mongolia, China and
India.
Profile: agreeable to all
kind of food, animal or vegetable.
Avoid: corn (maize),
lentil, peanuts, seasame seeds and wheat.
Type AB: Type AB is the
newest among all blood types.
Profile: Mixed diet in
moderation.
Avoid: red meat, seeds and
corns.
People with blood group 'O'
are called 'Universal donors' and group AB are called 'Universal receivers'.
Blood group AB can give
blood to AB and receive blood from AB, A,B,O,; Blood group A can give blood to
A and AB and can receive blood from A and O; Blood group B can give blood to B
and AB and can receive blood from B and O; Blood group O can give blood to
AB,A,B,O and can receive blood from O.
Our immune system has
advanced methods to find out whether a substance is foreign or not. One method
consists of chemical markers called 'antigens'. If our blood type finds out
that a foreign antigen has entered our body, it creates 'antibodies' to destroy
it.
When we eat a food
containing proteins lectins found mainly in plant seeds that are not going well
together with our blood type antigen, the lectins target an organ like kidney,
liver, brain, stomach, etc. and begin to stick together blood cells in that
area.
The key is to avoid the
lectins that stick to our particular cells, decided by our blood type. For
example, gluten, the most common lectin found in wheat and other grains, sticks
to the lining of the small intestine. It causes substantial inflammation and
painful irritation in some blood types - especially Type O. However, lectins
vary widely, according to their source.
If you follow the Blood
Type plan you can:
·
Avoid many common viruses and infections.
·
Lose weight, as your body frees itself of toxins and fats.
·
Fight back against life-threatening diseases like cancer,
cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and liver failure.
·
Avoid many of the factors that cause quick cell decay thus
slowing down the aging process.
Regardless of blood types, drink plenty of water daily, eat fruits,
vegetables, and avoid sugar and saturated fats. Do physical exercises and avoid
mental worries for best absorption of food eaten.
