Know Your Blood type

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.