Eat Right for Your Type audiobook

November 11, 1997 This was a review that had to be subjective because the book must be experienced rather than intellectualized. This review also goes back 20 years but in light of books and information coming out about the harmful effects of lectins on one’s body and immune system, I think it fits in well. So, back in time to 1997: At the time that this book came to me for reviewing, there were several major stresses occurring in my life simultaneously, and I was unnerved by how wearing they were for me physically. Stress is a part of everyone's life, and I had always been able to transmute stress into an energy that I could utilize. Suddenly it wasn't working and my thoughts were running along the lines of, "Maybe I've got chronic fatigue syndrome" and similar scary places. Happily, I've been able to discard all of those notions ... along with 8 grocery bags full of food from my cupboards, 3 from my freezer, and 3 from my fridge! I gave all the groceries away and I hope that whoever has them belongs in a different food "type" than I do! Just through staying away from my "Avoid" list and eating foods on my "Highly Beneficial" and "Neutral" lists, my energy levels dramatically increased within two days of changing the foods I was eating: I was sleeping more hours at night for about a week and then that stabilized and reversed to where I now require less sleep than before I began; my energy levels not only increased, but stabilized -- no energy 'surges', but rather a strong, steady source of energy all day long. There have been many other changes, too, and perhaps more yet to come, but that shift in energy level, and the ability to move through the stresses in my life in a way that felt steady, clear, and connected was the most important change to me. So what is this "type" I'm talking about? The whole premise of this book really supports something I've always wondered about. I avoided various "nutrition programs" in the past because it seemed that for every person who raved about a new program, more others decried it. Dr. Peter D'Adamo's father, a naturopathic doctor (as is his son), noticed the very same thing many years ago and set out to discover why. It obviously wasn't a simple matter of preference -- some people literally did very poorly following a dietary regimen that was so ideal for other people. Dr. James D'Adamo discovered that there was a correlation between one's blood type and the kinds of foods that supported wellbeing and/or fostered dis-ease. He published his book, "One Man's Food" in 1980, inspired by the phrase "One man's food is another man's poison". Dr. Peter D'Adamo wanted to see if there was any scientific basis for this correlation and approached it from a different perspective. He felt that by finding connections between blood types and a predilection for certain diseases, it would supply the other side of the equation required for complete understanding of these inter-relationships. His own years of research paid off, and as a result, this book brings the two approaches together. The book talks about one's blood type being "a powerful genetic fingerprint that identifies you as surely as your DNA". It lists over two hundred foods for each type by "food family" in 3 categories: "Highly Beneficial" (the equivalent of medicine for your type), "Neutral" (functions as food for your type), and "Avoid" (the equivalent of a poison for your type). There are also several recipes given for each blood type. When one considers how few foods we tend to habitually gravitate toward, these food lists are both comprehensive and more than most of us would venture into! Dr. D'Adamo also talks about how one's blood type is "a more reliable measure of your identity than race, culture, or geography." For those who are interested in the anthropological aspects of blood type, he shows how the various blood types evolved through millennia with Type O being the oldest, type A evolving with agrarian society, type B coming into being with migration northward into colder, harsher territories, and type AB a relatively modern mixing and blending of different peoples. The book also gives several case studies of people who have received relief and remission from some serious medical conditions, as well as people who have found ease through more natural processes such as menopause, and milder medical conditions such as digestive disturbances and menstrual upsets. The toughest part for most people is just the thought of "giving up" foods that may be conditioned responses due to race or ethnic background, or just plain habit. The beauty of it is that it is so very easy to do so once you're past the thought ... at least, this is what I found and this has also been substantiated by several other people I know who are also following their foods-by-type regimen. Everything in me rebelled at the thought that my type actually requires nearly the opposite of what I've been eating for many years. At the same time, under the circumstances, I was willing to try anything if it would make a difference to my physical energy. So I promised myself to try it for a week (not really very generous) and see how I felt. The rest is, as they say, "herstory". I'm so impressed that I'm planning on giving this book as a gift to all of my family and friends who don't already have it. I don't ever remember being so quickly or easily 'converted' into anything in my life, but the difference in how I felt (and feel) was a pretty strong incentive. After finally receiving the book, it was interesting to then read the background on everything, including why foods end up on one's "Avoid" list ... that is, certain foods produce lectins that slow down the metabolism, others interfere with insulin production, others cause hypoglycemia, and so on ... but specifically according to one's type. A food that might adversely affect my thyroid could actually speed up your metabolism or vice versa! The most fascinating aspect to me is that, just as Dr. James D'Adamo discovered and Dr. Peter D'Adamo verified, "One man's food is another man's poison". Perhaps if everyone began eating right for their type, there would even be a major shift in how food is produced and consumed, with plenty of good nourishment to go around for everyone!

The bible never mentions apples. The Book of Genesis only refers to the fruit from the tree of knowledge and I believe that Eve caused the fall of man with a tomato; it is the Devil's fruit. All my life I felt like an oddity because I so detest the gooey red mess until I read this book. D'Adamo explains in the intro that type A blood groups can't digest the Devil's fruit because of insufficient stomach acid. This made sense so I read the rest of the book and gave up milk. WithIn 72 hours I felt much, much better. D'Adamo explains that milk is an antigen, it provokes your Immune system. I have MS, which is an immune disorder. Following the dietary regime in this book quite possibly saved my life, it certainly slowed the progression of my incurable, degenerative condition. It has cured my hay fever, the arthritis, it has also stopped the eczema that my young boys were getting.I strongly recommend this to anyone with a health condition, low energy levels, weight problems or any concerns of a health nature. It may well change your life.

** spoiler alert ** I borrowed this book from my Mom years ago. I set it aside thinking it would be too bio-scientific for my taste. I was wrong about that. It was definitely written so the average person could easily comprehend.This book was a very interesting read. It walked through the evolution of blood types and how they formed the premise of human diets today. I concentrated on the O types since that's what I am.My success with this nutrition plan was achieved in the opposite way of most. In my quest to live a healthier life, I toyed with my diet over the past couple years. Through trial and error, I migrated towards the "Type O diet" but did so before I read this book.I'm not entirely convinced that this would work for anyone; however, my success through trial and error certainly has supported the book's theories. Interestingly, many of the characteristics held true for close family members, as well.What I also find interesting when looking at the comments by other "readers" (and I use that term loosely) who gave it a * or ** rating is that I cannot conclude whether any of them actually tried the nutrition plan and failed (or even read the book!). Those that did comment simply dismissed this as "theory" that at best makes interesting reading. I'm flabbergasted how people are so willing to put unnatural, synthetic drugs into their system because someone with an MD next to their name says so (and that MD has likely never actually studied the drug) over someone who has studied a field for years, has "tested" his theory on actual humans and has found that theory to work. Oh, and one other small item: he's suggesting foods that the human body has been known to tolerate for thousands of years! I guess, like everything else, people want the quick fix and not the best one.Like I said, I'm not convinced this will work for everyone. But I am convinced that, since it's natural, the worst case is you waste a few dollars and some time/energy.

I listened to the audiobook and the abridged version...free from the library. It was a quick 3+ hour listen. The actual book that I attempted years ago is actually pretty robust with a lot of scientific information. This was a good review for what one can use immediately in the way of diet changes to follow his/her blood type diet. I do follow it for mine and it’s very beneficial. More than other diets I’ve tried.

When I look back on the foods I am drawn to and what foods make me feel better, Dr. D'Adamo's explanations made sense to me.

Un livre très utile

I'm sorry to see so many giving in to doctor's claims of quakery and not using some common sense. This idea of blood types and how foods affect people based on that has come at a time in my food evolution where it makes absolute sense. I've studied and experienced so many theories of food-styles--the most recent being the raw food diet. Within them is always the catch of how some foods work better or worse for different people. So why is that? This seems to be a poosible answer. I find that many of the foods that benefit me are ones that I naturally came to enjoy, perhaps because they make me feel good, and the reverse can be said of most of the foods I should avoid. An example, I gave up dairy for a time and lost a bunch of weight. Turns out that that's what happens with my blood type. I don't think we put two and two together to realize that foods can make us sick, but over time, if we're not operating at our optimum, the body gives in, or reacts. If we're tuned into how food effects us, we're probably close to eating right.Someone commented about the exercises and other recommendations. I think they are just that, recommendations. You can do other things, but, generally speaking, this fits, too. My type, for instance recommends more gentle exercise. I love bicycling and working up a good sweat, but admittedly I can't do it every day. I can do yoga every day, though. So, it makes sense. It's the same with food. Do the beneficials most of the time. Eating outside of that periodically will not, probably, cause problems. But if done regularly, then the odds are greater, either way. Finally, I find that when I stay with benficial foods as described in the book, I do feel brighter and more alert. When I don't, that's when the brain fog settles in....If the brain is foggy, the blood is also foggy and affecting all the other organs as well; we just don't feel it the same way, or immediately, perhaps. I highly recommend this, with an open mind. The best way to comment is to experiment on yourselfand see/feel how it works. You can get a list of foods from the author's website. And an easy way to find your blood type is to donate to the American Red Cross. It's free and helps others in the process!

For a non-fiction book about Diets, Blood Types and a brief history of how the blood types came to be, this was a pretty interesting read. It is interesting the foods that do not agree with certain blood types and the more this world includes Gluten Free I wonder if this book has it right. Needless to say it wants me to not eat strawberries and I really have a hard time with that particular paragraph. Well worth the read and I feel I gained knowledge when I read this book.

Una flor más para mi jardín. El consejo de comer de acuerdo al tipo de sangre suena lógico y lo pude comprobar cuando modifiqué mi dieta a fin de sentirme mejor.

" This is my personal experience, not a suggestion. Before starting your diet you should consult with your physician"Since childhood, I am facing heartburn, and hyperacidity problems due to this I lost the enamel of my teeth. In 2016 I started to read health-related books. I got few answers and few left. After researching I found a topic on diet according to your blood type. I ordered this book online. I shelved this book and after 2 years I got time to read this book.About Author: Dr. Peter D' Adamo is an internationally-acclaimed naturopathic physician, researcher, and lecturer, as well as the author of the New York Times best-selling Eat Right 4 Your Type book series. His extensive research and clinical testing of the connections between blood type, health, and disease has garnered worldwide recognition and led to groundbreaking work on many illnesses. The world-famous immunologist, Dr. Gerhard Uhlenbruck of the University of Cologne, Germany, has called Dr. D’Adamo “one of the most creative scientists in the Western world.My Case: Type OAccording to his research blood type O is the oldest blood group on earth. O means Old. The Hunters and Gatherers. Their diet was high in animal protein and high fat. Their body produces more acid than other blood types to digest meat. They survive only on meat and fat.Whenever I eat carbohydrates like potatoes or wheat I face heartburn because my system produces acid for meat. My body expects meat and receiving carbs. After reading this now I am just eating High Fat and Meat diet. You know what I lost 5 kgs in 15 days. From 92 kgs to 87 kgs without any exercise.Breakfast: 2 Eggs with 1 Slice of CheeseLunch: SkipDinner: 4 kababs or meatAvoiding: Wheat, Bakery Items, Juices.Neutral: FruitsFeeling: Now I feel more energetic without Paratha. When I was eating wheat I felt sleepy all the time.Now after breakfast I feel active and can do more work with high energy.Again this is not a Suggestion. This is my experience. You can read more about your blood group in this book. A research-based book with around 400 pages. RecommendedDil NawazThe Lion Studioswww.thelionstudios.comwww.twitter.com/thelionstudioshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thelionst...www.facebook.com/thelionstudioswww.instagram.com/[email protected]

3.5 rounded up to 4.I only read the parts relating to my blood type.I don’t know how scientifically effaceable this diet is, but the general reasoning for why different blood types react differently to various natural foods made sense. And like other reviewers said, the general guideline of more veges, clean eating, and a multivitamin supplement are still supported today. And I do appreciate the new knowledge that things like cauliflower are “poison” for my blood type. Restrictions upon restrictions are hard to abide by, but I’ll have to look at riced broccoli, spaghetti quash, and spiralized zucchini for pasta/grain substitutes. Also learned that my blood type has the lowest risk for getting cancer as well as actually dying from it. And my mom and I are the same blood type, and so there is some information I can pass on to her as well. I’ll certainly try to implement his recommended regimen into my diet and exercise regimen, but attributing any weightloss to the diet specifically is sketchy. I think it is more like correlation, rather than causation.The most depressing thing I learned is that my blood type is ideal for losing weight on the keto diet. Ironically, that’s the diet that has historically worked for my brother and my Dad’s side of the family. But putting my body into ketosis is bad! But now I’m weighing how much harm excessive weight will have on my body versus prolonged ketosis. Last time I extreme-dieted in hs (1100cal per day, no carbs-my Dad had me do it) my mental health completely crashed. I guess this book is a success if it’s getting me to want to talk to my doctor about my health.

This is a unique and effective approach to eating what is right for your body. Dr. D’Adamo Picked up in the study of blood where is father left off and published the original version of this book 20 years ago. The method and approach still rings true. Unlike many, I read the book coveR to cover (instead of just fixating on my own blood type) and was amazed at the rationale behind what some popular foods do to us, depending on our blood type. It is because of the lectins in each food and how it interacts with your blood type. As a case in point.....Chicken is practically poison to me. No wonder i have a hard time eating it, swallowing it and comfortably digesting chicken! I have followed the foods that are neutral and favorable for my Blood type and I can tell you, I have never felt better! I highly recommend this book if you are open minded and willing to learn something new about yourself (oh...BTW, in 2 weeks, I have dropped 12 pounds and I feel great!)

In the search for a way to keep my weight in check, this was the only method/knowledge that ever helped. Read it in my 20s and helped me clear my skin right away and kept it clean to this day by knowing to avoid just a couple of certain foods which are a no-no for my blood group.Worth looking at. It helps you understand why certain people are craving meat and need it, which should stop you from arguing that everyone should be vegetarian. Perhaps no one needs meet every single day, we used to have it perhaps once a week and it was more than enough, but I would never comment on meat beyond that. To each his own...But this book provides a deeper understanding about our relationship with certain foods and it's worth looking into it.