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Why Do We Need Deflect and its Lectin-Blocking Power!

2014-01-25T13:32:00.002-08:00

DEFLECT products provide anti-adhesive therapy to lectin sensitive individuals. These ABO specific formulas block the effects of dietary lectins before they cause problems, by providing a source of free blocking carbohydrate.

What is lectin?

According to an old definition 'lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins or glycoproteins.' William Boyd therefore coined the term lectin in 1954, deriving it from the Latin word legere meaning 'to choose.' Boyd was also the first researcher to identify the blood type specificity of many common dietary lectins. Typically, lectins can bind to many of the carbohydrate antigens found in the gut and immune system, causing a variety of health problems. These can include intestinal dysbiosis, bowel hyperpermiability, immune dysfunction, food sensitivities and systemic inflammation. This is usually accomplished by direct agglutination of the target cells. Lectins can occur in very common foods in the diet, and the majority are specific for the carbohydrates of the ABO blood typing system. In one study, the edible parts of 29 of 88 foods tested, including common salad ingredients, fresh fruits, roasted nuts, and processed cereals were found to possess significant lectin-like activity as assessed by hemagglutination and bacterial agglutination assays.

Several common lectins, in particular, wheat germ agglutinin, are known to bind to the insulin receptor and mimic the hormonal effects of insulin on adipose tissue, an under-appreciated action that can account for why individuals on high carbohydrate diets often have difficulty controlling their weight. Thus, lectin blocking is a safe and rational method for enhancing weight loss.

What is Deflect?

DEFLECT is a natural product composed of 'blocking sugars' designed to interfere with the adherence of troublesome dietary lectins. Since many lectins are ABO blood type specific, there are 4 different DEFLECT formulas: one for each blood type. The blocking sugars in DEFLECT can be considered 'sacrificial molecules' that attach to carbohydrate receptors on the lectins, rendering them unable to bind to the cells of the body. The DEFLECT formulas provide a source of free blocking amino sugars which bind and block lectins before they can attach to the cells. Since each blood type is susceptible to lectins with different carbohydrate specificities, Dr. D'Adamo designed formulas to block lectins by using mono and poly saccharides specific for each blood type.

Situations where DEFLECT products may be indicated include:

· Carbohydrate intolerant individuals who typically gain weight on high
carbohydrate diets.

· 'Leaky Gut' and intestinal dysbiosis.

· Food sensitivities.

· Individuals with a low inflammatory threshold.

D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition produces the DEFLECT line of dietary supplements based on the writings of distinguished naturopath Dr. Peter D'Adamo, author of the best-selling book Eat Right 4 Your Type. DEFLECT products provide anti-adhesive therapy to lectin sensitive individuals. These ABO specific formulas block the effects of dietary lectins before they cause damage, by providing a source of free blocking carbohydrate. Since each blood type is susceptible to lectins with different carbohydrate specificities, we've designed formulas that block lectins by using mono and polysaccharides specific for each blood type. DEFLECT products are also an excellent source of soluble and insoluble fiber for that particular blood type.

Deflect isn't going to allow you to regularly consume avoids any more than a bulletproof vest can't protect your head, arms or legs. It may have some value as a 'morning-after' pill, but beyond that it is used to primarily repair lectin damage, typically by lowering the activity of lectins in the gut and blood. Some lectins are not food derived (such as bacteria, Candida, pollen, or even our own immune systems) and dietary avoidance will not inhibit them. One way this repair mechanism works is by 'prying off' lectins that have already adhered to cellular receptors, such as insulin. Since insulin blockage by dietary lectins has been linked to both insulin resistance and obesity, using DEFLECT can help accelerate weight reduction in diet-compliant individuals by speeding up the time it takes for the regeneration of new insulin receptors or the 'cleansing' of the old ones. This can take upwards of one year in some individuals who just follow the diet, and explains why some dieters do not see weight loss in the early stages of the program.

It is because of this 'lectin-locking' function that many other diets (which do have accelerated weight loss in their early stages) cause their followers to lose muscle mass and fat -when what we want is to lose only the fat. If the weight loss in Eat Right For Your Type is occasionally slow, at least it is healthy: Losing only body fat means that that a person's weight loss can sometimes be only 50% as rapid as other programs which are destroying muscle and fat. The problem is that muscle is hard to get back, and any drop in muscle mass results in a lower metabolic rate, leaving the dieter more likely to gain back the weight, but this time only in body fat.

Many lectins can amplify the effects of auto-immune disease, such as thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, fibromyalgia and pemphigus. Research shows that some of the lectins that can cause this may actually be manufactured by the body itself (serum lectins). By acting as sacrificial molecules, Deflect can block this action. People with 'food sensitivities' or 'leaky gut' usually have a phenomena called 'active endocytosis' where prior lectin damage results in an intestinal absorption surface that actively scoops up macromolecules. Because these larger molecules are very antigenic, then tend to increase local inflammation and thus increase the leaky gut. Again, by acting like 'sacrifical molecules' Deflect can block this, while also inhibiting bacterial adhesion to the gut as well (bacteria use their own lectins to attach to the intestines) a secondary cause of leaky gut. The amino sugars in DEFLECT can also help prevent re-infection by H. pylorri and many gram-negative bacteria which cause bladder infections, by flooding their own lectin receptors, thereby preventing adhesion, the first step needed for infection. The amino sugars in DEFLECT encourage healthy bowel flora, although they do not provide a source of flora themselves. These same amino sugars are healthy enhancers of joint gliding surface and synovia as well. Dr Adamo has Formulated Deflect to fit each ABO Type, so there is Deflect made exclusively for each one of the different blood types which are: Type O, Type A, Type B and Type AB.

My wife and I personally love the results we get when we use Deflect we just have to have it has part of our fight against the damage that Lectin can do to our body. For more info see: Dr Adamo store front.

Reference:

http://www.4yourtype.com/ARTICLE_deflect.asp

Your Blood Type Blueprint Revealed!

2012-10-03T10:25:00.000-07:00

If you are searching for a nutritional edge, dealing with chronic health problems, or seeking to enhance your energy and vitality, discovering the importance of your blood type can open up a whole new world of health solutions personalized just for you. Have you ever wondered why some people are able to lose weight on a particular diet and others are not? Why some people are plagued by poor health or deterioration due to aging, while others seem to live healthy and vital lives even late in life?

A single drop of your blood contains the biological blueprint of who you are as an individual. Your blood type is the key that unlocks the door to the mysteries of health, disease, longevity, physical vitality, and emotional strength. It determines your susceptibility to illness, what foods you should eat, and how you should exercise. It is a factor in your energy levels, in the efficiency with which you “burn” calories, in your emotional response to stress, and perhaps even in your personality. Eat right for your type highlights.

Mental Focus and Clarity
Some popular “brain and mind” herbs and nutrients actually make some blood types feel “brain fogged” or mentally unfocused! Are all of your herbs and vitamins right for you?

Stress Reduction

Dr. Peter D’Adamo’s pioneering blood type research reveals that different blood types respond to stressors in different ways. Blood type-individualized nutrients can help you better handle the effects of occasional stress.

Weight Loss

Paradoxically, many common weight loss products contain common ingredients that may cause you to gain weight. Discover which of these ingredients work for you by discovering your blood type. Knowing your blood type gives you an extra nutritional edge and makes all the difference in your health and well-being.

Energy

Many popular natural ingredients, touted as energizing, can activate one person, while the identical ingredient can leave another feeling lethargic and drained. How do you know which ingredients work best for you? Knowing your blood type can be the key.

Do You Know Your ABO Type?

2012-08-05T17:57:00.000-07:00

There has been extensive scientific research over the past 30 years that shows evidence that your individual blood type determines your predisposition to getting certain diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, lupus, muscular sclerosis, allergies, etc. Our blood type also determines what type of biochemistry our digestive systems are made of. "Your blood type is a powerful genetic fingerprint that identifies you as surely as your DNA". Do you know what your blood type is? If not, you may ask your physician to order a special blood test for you to determine what your blood type is, because in most cases unless you have been hospitalized, had surgery, or have given blood, this type of blood screening is not ordinarily done as a matter of routine.

The majority of people are Blood Type O, next comes Blood Type A, then Blood Type B, then Blood Type AB this type is very rare and has only been around for about 1000 years. Less than 5% of the world's population have Blood Type AB. Have you ever noticed that some people can eat a variety of foods with no problems, while others suffer from gas, bloating, indigestion and heartburn? The reason for this is that people with different blood types cannot eat or digest the same foods equally. So, If you are serious about preventing certain diseases, illnesses and optimizing your health then learning how to Eat according to your Blood Type is definitely the way to go. For starters you can read Dr. Peter D’Adamo book Live Right 4 Your Type for more indebt explanation and application of this truly life changing way of eating.

What is on Your Plate?

2012-07-27T12:39:00.000-07:00

Most of us know that a chemical reaction occurs between your blood and the foods we eat, it is part of our genetic inheritance. But many do not know that protein lectins plays a big role in how our blood agglutinates and reacts to certain food causing this gluing process to take place, in other words if you eat a food containing protein lectins that are incompatible with your blood type and stomach enzymes that food can now target an organ or body system ( kidney, brain, stomach etc.) and begin to agglutinate the blood cells in that area. Food Lectins have characteristics that are close enough to certain blood type antigen to make it an enemy to another, for example milk has Type B like qualities; so if a person with Type A blood drinks it, their system will immediately start this blood gluing process in order to reject it resulting, then in foods that are not broken down or digested properly, and the vitamin and mineral do not get absorbed into your bloodstream to fuel and nourish your body.

This type of agglutination can adversely affect your health and well being, for instance if you are Type A or AB who already have thick blood, this will cause it to become even thicker and the thicker the blood the slower it moves and the harder your heart must pump to push it through your arteries, this slow moving blood makes it easier for plaque to build up on your artery walls causing illnesses like high blood pressure, heart disease or other serious illness. That is why I feel that it is of the utmost importance that people should learn how to eat according to their blood type. Knowledge is power and practicing the principles of the Blood Type Diet could just be what you need in order to achieve optimal health and weight control just to name a few.

What Can Lectins Do To Your Health!

2012-07-18T22:35:00.000-07:00

Lectin might be a new word for you, or perhaps not. Science has known about lectins for a long time, but it wasn’t until Dr. D’Adamo began his research with food lectins and how we react to them that their significance really gained momentum. A lectin is just a small protein and these proteins are naturally occurring in several species of plants and sometimes animals. Plant lectins are used as a defense system to kill fungus and small insects. Some lectins are bad for everybody, like the ones in castor beans. If you extract castor bean lectins, you end up with a well known biological poison called Ricin. Other lectins are blood type specific, meaning they only affect one or two blood types, but not the others. This works because lectins are like Velcro to your blood cells. If you eat a protein, fruit or seed with a lectin that likes your blood type, it will cause your blood cells to stick together. Lectins can clot your blood cells together, cause acute and chronic inflammation, destroy intestinal microvilli, attach to insulin receptors and cause cells to become insulin resistant and store fat, and it can also slow the absorption of protein and other nutrients. You can learn more about lectin pros and cons in Dr. D’Adamo Live Right 4 Your Type Book.

Is This The Missing Link To Optimal Health?

2012-07-14T00:10:00.000-07:00

Your Blood Type is the key to a more personalized approach to diet, supplements and lifestyle. You can know learn more about this eating plan that is surely making a difference in people life’s.

Genuine Weight Loss Goes Deeper

2012-07-08T20:51:00.000-07:00

For a diet not designed as a traditional calorie-cutting “diet,” why is the Blood Type Diet so successful at helping people reach their natural, healthy weight? Over several decades, researchers have identified over 1,000 common foods that contain powerful proteins called lectins. These food lectins become active and important for you when they interact with your blood type. For example, after consuming any number of foods containing wheat, both blood types O and A can experience bloating and other digestive problems. This may be more than a simple “food intolerance.” The walls of the stomach and intestines are lined with sensitive receptors that interact with, and respond to, the lectin in wheat. At first, you may only experience that wheat lectin interaction as a mild digestive problem, or a dull, listless feeling after consuming foods not right for you. Over time, the result is a steadily deteriorating state of health, loss of energy and weight gain. The good news is, by removing these targeted foods and replacing them with foods more suitable for your blood type, you begin to experience the benefits of a leaner, cleaner, more energetic body.....

Most so-called weight-control shakes are only about limiting calorie intake without taking into consideration your unique biochemical needs. Do you wonder why so many people lose weight, only to gain it back--and then some? Or why many people may lose weight in the face and neck, but remain persistently overweight around the middle? Improper and unhealthy weight loss leads to unbalanced and unhealthy weight distribution. Genuine weight loss and genuine, lasting health comes from considering how your body interacts with the foods and beverages you consume. Dr. D’Adamo’s pioneering and on-going research confirms that your blood type is the single most important determinant in how your body interacts with the foods you eat and whether those foods cause inflammation, digestive problems, or weight gain for you.

Over 80% of Americans are either type O or A. Wheat and corn by-products are two of the key weight-gaining foods for blood types O and A. Amazingly, most popular “low calorie” diet bars and shakes contain whey and corn-derived ingredients which for blood type O:

· Inflames your digestive tract lining and interferes with your digestive process, causing bloating.

· Slows down the rate of food metabolism, so you don't efficiently burn calories for energy. Compromises your production of insulin.

· Upsets your hormonal balance, causing water retention, thyroid disorders and other problems.

It's easy to overlook a common source of dietary lectins: So-called "low calorie" diet foods and other snack foods. Take a new look at the snacks or diet drinks and powders you may be using right now. Do any of them contain any of the foodstuffs that are harmful to your blood type, or have lectins known to lead to inflammation and weight gain? Consider replacing these with blood-type friendly Dr. D’Adamo-designed snack bars, protein drinks, and teas. Not only are these foods easier on your system, but they can have an immediate impact on your body’s lectin chain-reactions. Take look at your diet. Don't try to change your entire life in one weekend. After looking over the key weight-gaining foods for your blood type, consider replacing at least two of them with other foods that may be neutral or even beneficial for your type.

Example for Types O and A: Replace wheat breads and pastas with better-tolerated, neutral Spelt breads and pastas. Ideally, until you reach your preferred state of health and weight, you'll want to consume less of these grains, and add more quality meats and vegetables. However, removing the gluten is a huge step in the right direction.

Example for Types B and BA: Replace corn muffin, taco shells, and pastas with better-tolerated, neutral Spelt breads and pastas. Ideally, until you reach your preferred state of health and weight, you'll want to consume less of these grains, and add more quality meats and vegetables.

By simply replacing the key weight-gaining foods in your diet, you can begin to help your body lose weight, gain more energy and experience and overall improvement in health. Learn More.

Consumer Reviews of The Blood Type Diet

2012-07-06T19:41:00.003-07:00

The blood type diet has received an enormous amount of exposure in the past decade for its purported health benefits which is based on the premise that you can achieve improved health and well-being by eating foods that are "correct" for your blood type and throughout the years the Blood Type Diet has stood the test of time, the following reviews from Amazon.com reflects many individuals that have tried it and the results they have gotten from this way of eating, you will see first hand that the overwhelming majority have derived many health benefits from following Dr. D'Adamo recommendations in his "Eat Right 4 Your Type book. You be the judge if this could be the diet that could lead many on a path to optimal health and overall wellness. If you decide to follow this diet has with any other diet it is always a good idea to discuss it with your doctor or health care provider. Blood Type Diet cosumers reviews.

Is What's On Your Plate Robbing You Of Optimal Health?

2012-07-03T13:31:00.001-07:00

They are many folks that have heard about the blood type diet but many however, are not aware of the connection of the blood type to nutrition, exercise, personality, and susceptibility to different diseases. Do you know your blood type? My purpose here is to bring about an awareness of the concept and how important of a role our blood type plays when it comes to optimum health and well-being. For more detail explanation I strongly recommend Dr. Peter D’Adamo “Eat Right 4 Your Type” book which is a best seller and one that has been translated into over 50 languages. To date they are over thousands of folks that are experiencing remarkable results just by implementing the principles found in this book.......

I should add that the advice in this book is not intended as a substitute or recommendation of your health care provider, an especially if you have an existing health issue if that is the case you should consult a physician before trying this or any other diet. But in my personal opinion this way of eating could just be the missing link in the recovery and or prevention of many of our present health problems. I know that it can be a strong statement to make but with so many testifying to the benefits they are getting from this diet I must say that the pie is in the pudding when it comes to eating right for your type. Dr. D’Adamo states in this book that foods are classified into three categories beneficial, neutral, and avoid. Following are a few examples of the three basic classifications for each blood type in order to maximize your health.

Type O

Highly Beneficial: Beef, lamb, liver, eggs, salmon, whitefish, olive and flaxseed oils, onions, kale, garlic, spinach, plums and prunes, pineapple juice, to mention a few.

Neutral: Chicken, turkey, bass, shrimp, lobster, butter, goat cheese, cod liver oil, almonds, pecans, string beans, rice, rye bread, many vegetables, most fruits, most juices, most spices, mustard, mayonnaise, chamomile tea, beer, red and white wine, plus many other items.

Avoid: Pork, ham, bacon, catfish, lox, milk, goat milk, cheese, peanuts, cashews, navy beans, lentils, wheat, oats, corn, white potato, cabbage, olives, oranges, honeydew melons, strawberries, apple juice, orange juice, vinegar, black peppers, ketchup, coffee (even decaffeinated), tea, and sodas. Type O‘s have a hardy digestive tract and thrive on animal protein. Organic, free range meats are preferable.

Type A

Highly Beneficial: Rainbow trout, sea trout, whitefish, salmon, soya cheese, soy milk, olive and flaxseed oils, peanuts, lentils, black eyed peas, buckwheat, amaranth, Ezekiel bread, rice cakes, broccoli, carrots, kale, spinach and many other vegetables, apricots, grapefruit, pineapple, juice of these fruits, ginger, garlic, mustard, rose hips tea, coffee, red wine, and green tea.

Neutral: Chicken, turkey, ocean perch, sea bass, swordfish, goat cheese, yogurt, kefir, cod liver oil, almonds, filberts, macadamia nuts, green peas , snap beans, rice, corn flakes, gluten-free bread, wild rice, spelt noodles, cauliflower, celery, corn, apples, grapes, melons, peaches, pears, apple and grape juice, very many spices, pickles, jelly, dandelion tea, senna tea, and white wine.

Avoid: All red meats, anchovy, catfish, clam, American cheese, cottage cheese, brie, buttermilk, corn oil, peanut oil, Brazil nuts, cashews, navy beans, kidney beans, red beans, grape nuts, shredded wheat, granola, whole wheat bread, white and whole wheat flour, cabbage, all potatoes, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, black pepper, catnip tea, beer, and distilled liquor. Type A’s flourish on somewhat more vegetarian diets.

Type B

Highly Beneficial: Lamb, rabbit, venison, cod, halibut, salmon, cottage cheese, goat milk, skim milk, olive oil, navy beans, oatmeal, puffed rice, Ezekiel bread, rice, kale, cabbage, carrots, and many other vegetables, bananas, grapes, pineapple, grape juice, cranberry juice, cayenne pepper, ginger, rose hips tea, and green tea.

Neutral: Beef, liver, turkey, whitefish, catfish, white perch, buttermilk, Monterey Jack, cod liver oil, flax oil, pecans, walnuts, white beans, snap beans, grape nuts, granola, gluten-free bread, oat bran muffins, quinoa, brown and white rice, garlic, cucumber, white potatoes, and very many other vegetables, apples, peaches pears, apricot juice, orange juice, most spices, mayonnaise, mustard, many herbal teas, coffee, and red and white wine.

Avoid: Bacon, ham, chicken, duck, pork, shrimp, lobster, anchovy, American cheese, ice cream, peanut oil, safflower oil, peanuts, cashews, filberts, lentils, pinto beans, wheat cereals, corn flakes, multigrain bread, rye bread, buckwheat, couscous, yellow corn, all olives, coconuts, rhubarb, tomato, black pepper, ketchup, senna tea, distilled liquor, and cola.

This type diet represents "the best of the animal and vegetable kingdoms."

Type AB

Highly Beneficial: Lamb, rabbit, turkey, salmon, mackerel, sardine, cottage cheese, goat milk, olive oil, peanuts, walnuts, chestnuts, navy beans, green lentils, oatmeal, Essene and Ezekiel bread, rye crisp, white and brown rice, broccoli, celery, kale, garlic, grapes, figs, pineapple, grape juice, carrot juice, horseradish, ginger tea, hawthorn tea, rose hips tea, coffee, and green tea.

Neutral: Liver, pheasant, catfish, carp, sole, snapper, skim milk, soy milk, cheddar cheese, peanut oil, cod liver oil, cashews, almonds, brazil nuts, green beans, northern beans, domestic lentils, grape nuts, seven grains, cream of rice, whole wheat bread, multigrain bread, couscous, quinoa, asparagus, carrots, red cabbage, white potatoes, and many other vegetables, apples, peaches, pears, various melons, apple juice, pineapple juice, prune juice, very many spices, mustard, mayonnaise, jelly from appropriate fruits, catnip tea, peppermint tea, red and white wine.

Avoid: Anchovy, sea bass, lobster, haddock, lox, bacon, beef, pork, veal, venison, ice cream, whole milk, buttermilk, sherbet, corn oil safflower oil, filberts, sesame seeds, lima beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, kamut, buckwheat kasha, lima beans, all white and yellow corn, red and yellow peppers, bananas, oranges, rhubarb, white vinegar, cayenne pepper, ketchup, relish, fenugreek tea, senna tea, distilled liquor, diet and other sodas.

Many claim that it is a restrictive diet I consider it an adaptable diet, just think about it if a food or foods you like is one that is robbing you from experiencing optimal health and energy, which path are you going to choose? You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to make the right choice. Yours in health.

You can now purchase a home test kit to find out what your blood type is. Click here.

The Diet That Fits Like A Glove!

2012-06-29T23:08:00.004-07:00

Before I made my decision to follow this diet I ask myself, what do I have to lose besides the weight, joint pain or lack of energy? Then I came to the realization that it was more like what am I going to gain by eating this way? For with all the health challenges facing us today and one that is causing such high incidence of illnesses, diseases and diabetes just to name a few, and which is driving many to try every remedy and or diet under the sun just trying to find a cure or relieve. What I discovered is that they are only a few nutritional and or diet programs that can really deliver results, and for me it was the Blood Type diet were the results has been the most dramatic and life changing, and while some people do not know or ever heard of the this type of diet, they are others that think it is a restrictive diet, and this is simply because they are under the impression that they will have to avoid many of the foods they are so accustom to eating.......

But if we are truly honest with ourselves we will admit that it is what most of us are eating today the real cause of most of our health issues, so my question to you will be that if you have tried everything under the sun with no lasting results, will you be willing to try the Blood Type diet? In my opinion the word “diet” should not be attached to it because it is more than that, it is a way of eating and living that delivers astonishing results to those that adheres closely to its recommendations, do not get me wrong we all know that there is no perfect diet and definitely no perfect people, we all have our own strength and weakness.

But what myself and my wife have experienced since we began this way of eating is a new sense of well being, some weight loss, no more joint stiffness or pain, tons of energy and many other health benefits, and in all honesty we do on occasionally and in very limited amounts eat some foods from the avoid list. But when it comes to meats, fish or poultry and because we are both Type O individuals we do purchase mostly organics produce and meats, we have replaced foods made from wheat with those made from quinoa, brown rice or spelt flour, and in order to meet our calcium requirements instead of cow milk or yogurt which are on the avoid list for us, we have replaced them with almond, hemp or pure organic soy milk and for some added insurance, we do take a few of Dr. D’Adamo nutritional supplements that are all natural and free of stearic acid and harmful additives plus we also drink the protein shake that he has developed especially for each blood type.

I truly enjoy sharing this health changing concept with everyone that is taking the time to read this blog, and especially after reading so many positive testimonials from so many folks that clearly state that the Blood Type diet works for them, by the way the good reviews far surpasses the somewhat negative comments of a few. There are people of every walk of life that did turn to this way of eating and supplementation as their last resort and end up experiencing astonishing results, which is one of the reasons why this diet has gone far beyond the US borders. My take on this is that if nothing else is working for you or you just want to lose some weight, improve your health and or prevent or manage diabetes, eating right for your type based on the Blood Type Diet could just be the missing puzzle or link you have been looking for. Feel free to leave a comment if you are doing this diet. To learn more.

Are You Genotyping?

2012-06-25T20:00:00.001-07:00

Broadening his approach to diet and health beyond the four blood types ( O, A, B and AB) naturopathic physician Dr. Peter D'Adamo the author of “Eat Right 4 Your Type” profiles six GenoTypes and explains how we can reprogram gene responses to lose and maintain weight, repair cells, avoid illness and age well. The difference between the GenoType diet and the Blood Type diet, is that the GenoType is a customized program that works with our genetic makeup to maximize our health and weight loss, and prevent or even reverse disease. With the right tools we can turn on good genes and shut down the bad ones. Things like family history, blood type and using some diagnosis tools like fingerprints analysis, and jaw shape can know determine your GenoType, and it all can be done without expensive test or even a visit to your doctor.

They are six genetics types and with the genotyping kit you can know discover what your GenoType reveals about you. This diet base on genetics is the latest and most cutting-edge research in the twenty first century by Dr D’Adamo, and it is a unique plan for wellness and weight loss. In comparing the two the Genotype Diet is base on our genetic makeup and the study of epigenetics (the study of the interaction between genes and environment) and the Blood Type diet corresponds to our exact biological profile and understanding of the dynamic natural forces within our own body, but knowing your blood type is important to determining your own unique GenoType. In one way or another I feel that most of us can greatly benefit from these findings. Yours in health.

Determining Your Fingerprint Patterns

Reference: Dr. Peter D’Adamo & the Blood Type diet

Thumbs Up To The Blood Type Diet!

2012-06-22T12:11:00.000-07:00

My wife is a great fan of Dr. Oz and it is good to know that he gave the thumbs up to the Blood Type diet, and it was in the for women only First magazine that he stated that eating right for his type gives him more vital energy, and don't we all need that! They are a few skeptics and critics in the medical field that gleefully bash the very idea that blood type could possibly have a significant role in human health, other than ensuring a proper match for a blood transfusion and who through heaps of conclusions that can barely compare to the many years of research and work of Dr. Peter D’Adamo, the Blood Type diet continues to gain momentum across the world with the results speaking for themselves. The majority of his followers myself included are sharing a passion reaching far beyond following a formula that leads to well being, but there is also the understanding of the science behind the data this concept has open doors into the biochemical understanding of the modern man that are always seeking for a better quality of life in the health arena........

Before I began the Blood Type Diet I was under the impression that I was eating an optimal diet were most of my protein came from beans and at times some protein shakes I only consumed poultry or fish maybe 3 to 4 times a week and I also ate a lot of wheat breads and wheat products. Some of this will have been fine if I was a “Type B” Individual but as a “Type O” I need to be consuming more animal protein which should be primarily organic meats, poultry and wild caught fish that are free of added hormones or antibiotics, cut out wheat and engage in vigorous aerobic exercise. I was not aware that the way I was eating prior to the Blood Type Diet, was causing me not to function at my optimal best, so I attributed my joint pain, fatigue and weight gain to the normal process of aging, but to my surprise after only a short period of time of eating for my type I began to experience less stress, more energy, no more joint pain and even some muscle tone especially in the belly area, I told my wife that it looks like I am getting a six pack she did laugh but she also did a double take, and that was fine with me, hey you can blame a man for trying….!

But making a long story short my natural state of health returned and I sincerely have to give credit to Dr. Peter D’Adamo books, Protein shakes and supplements for this improvement that not only I am experiencing but so is my wife and a few of our family members and friends that have incorporated this way of eating into their life’s. Don’t get me wrong I do occasionally have my cake and eat it too but this is very seldom and I do take my Deflect a supplement that Dr. D’Adamo developed to help counteract some of the lectin damage that takes place when we do eat any of these avoidable foods.

I have come to the conclusion that in order for the Blood Type diet to work people need to consider it a lifestyle more so than a diet, and an application that offer us not only the opportunity to select specific and compatible foods that is going to improve our health, but one that is also providing strategies for our physical, and mental well being. Yours in health.

The Lectins Dirty Secrets!

2012-06-21T12:47:00.000-07:00

While dietary lectins are known in the scientific and nutritional communities, most lay people and even many medical professionals don’t know about them. Lectins are involved in food allergies/sensitivities, inflammation and autoimmune disease, just to name a few. For instance, lectins are linked to celiac disease. Even weight gain and low energy can be linked to lectins. Lectins are problematic because they are sticky molecules that can bind to the linings of human tissue, especially intestinal cells. In so doing, they disable cells in the GI tract keeping them from repairing and rebuilding. Therefore lectins can contribute to eroding your intestinal barrier and result in (leaky gut or diverticulitis). Because the lectins also circulate throughout the bloodstream they can bind to any tissue in the body in the thyroid, pancreas, collagen, joints, etc. This binding can disrupt the function of that tissue and cause white blood cells to attack the lectin-bound tissue, destroying it. This is an autoimmune response. The lectins in wheat for example, are specifically known to be involved in rheumatoid arthritis.....

But why do only some people react to the lectins in foods while others can eat them with no apparent problems? First many people may be having problems but they just don’t realize it. For example, autoimmune thyroiditis could be caused by dietary lectins. Second example, many folks who thought they had no food intolerance at all have experienced much improved energy and weight control when they eliminated wheat and dairy. They didn’t realize until after they eliminated these foods that they were being affected by them.

Personally I was not aware of the wheat and lectin connection until I was introduced to the blood type diet. I then began eliminating wheat and dairy from my diet which I use to consume a lot off and in a short period of time I began experiencing more energy even with only 5 to 6 hours of sleep I also felt less lethargic, less stress and with more spunk in my steps. I also added Dr D’Adamo Deflect supplement to my daily routine because I am fully aware that even if I follow this diet faithfully they are many foods that may contain hidden sources of wheat or gluten in them which is going to trigger a negative response in my body from this kind of lectin attachment, and what deflect does is minimize and repair this damage by scrubbing away this harmful lectin reaction from the avoid foods that we might consume. To me is like having a car or home insurance, you want it to be there when you need it. Just remember that if you decide to add deflect to your daily routine, take the one that is designed especially for your blood type. Knowledge is power and if we do not take care of our health then who is going to? Learn More.

I Was In the Mood For Salmon Today!

2012-06-19T21:56:00.000-07:00

One on the reason I do not mind eating according to my type, is because I get to have a good piece of wild caught salmon baked in the oven with some white basmati rice and steam vegetables top with mozzarella cheese to go with it, best of all this is a home cook meal no process food here! By the way that is some hot sauce on the rice mucho caliente!

Individualized Plan To Prevent Or Manage Diabetes!

2012-06-19T13:55:00.000-07:00

The Blood Type diet may offer the most effective approach yet in controlling the epidemic of diabetes. Although the numbers of those afflicted have been on the rise in recent years, 90 percent of all diabetes is preventable by eating the right diet and exercising appropriately. We have the power to virtually eliminate the damaging effects of diabetes by making simple changes in the way we eat and live. The progression to full-fledged diabetes usually occurs over time, so the Blood Type Diet can have a dramatic preventative influence. That’s where the Blood Type Diet comes in......

Extensive research and clinical testing has shown conclusively that when you adhere to a diet that maximizes your utilization of food, you can reverse the slide into full-fledged diabetes. This type of diet is the only individualized approach to diabetes prevention and management currently available. Unlike other diet plans, which propose one plan to fit everyone, the Blood Type Diet addresses the critical genetic differences, which influence the way your body metabolizes food. This book is an eye opener and full of great information on how to prevent or manage Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. To learn more.

Just Right For Your Type Cookbook!

2012-06-16T23:01:00.000-07:00

Our human body tries to handle everything you give it but sometimes it cannot or will not, then the damage can be greater or lesser depending on how bad the food is for you and your particular body chemistry. After nearly twenty years of research Dr. Peter D’Adamo has revealed the connection between blood type and health, and now with the help of a team of chefs he has put together a cookbook chock-full of delicious recipes for each blood type. For meat eaters or vegetarians, there is a thirty-day meal plan to help you integrate this way of eating into your life and there's plenty of advice for eating well on the run.......

The Cook Right 4 Your Type cookbook is the essential guide for living with a sensible diet individualized for each type while still allowing us to eat foods that seem like major indulgences. From lamb stew to lemon squares from braised vegetables to delicious soups, you'll barely notice you've started a regimen designed to optimize your health, your weight, and your total well-being.

You Should Eat What Your Are!

2012-06-16T13:08:00.000-07:00

Certain foods and food groups act like poisons to certain blood types. What can be a medicine for one person; can be a poison for another this is possibly due to genetics. We were born with a basic blood type O, A, B, or AB. Do you know your blood type? We are what we eat, but we should "Eat What we Are" if we truly want to enjoy better health and weight management this simply means that each of us should eat the diet that is compatible with our blood type. In the animal kingdom instinct is what drives animals to eat, Lions are meat eaters and that is what they eat, while other animals are vegetarian and by instinct will not eat meat......

So as humans if you eat a food “not” compatible with your blood type and stomach enzymes, the food is not broken down or digested properly, and the vitamins and minerals are not absorbed into your bloodstream to fuel and nourish your body it know reacts to the food just as it would any foreign substance and a chemical reaction occurs between your blood and the foods that you eat and this reaction is part of your genetic inheritance. The human body tries to handle everything you give it but sometimes it cannot or will not, and this is due to diet incompatibility and improper metabolism of that food. Learn more about your food compatibility.

How Can Your Type Determine Your Health!

2012-06-15T18:48:00.000-07:00

Many folks are not aware that the “key” and practical application of the blood type diet is that it enables you to make informed choices about your diet, exercise, supplement, and even medical treatment plans. With the blood type road map, these plans can now correspond to your exact biological profile and the dynamic natural forces within your own body......

Type O-People with type O blood fare best on intense physical exercise and animal proteins and less well on dairy products and grains which is the leading reason for weight gain among Type O's is the gluten found in wheat products and, to a lesser extent, lentils, corn, kidney beans, and cabbage. Dr. D'Adamo explains that the Ideal exercises for Type O's include aerobics, martial arts, contact sports, and running.

Types A-Those with blood type A, however, are more naturally suited to a vegetarian diet and foods that are fresh, pure, and organic. As Type A's are predisposed to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Dr. D’Adamo can’t emphasize enough how critical this dietary adjustment can be to the sensitive immune system of Type A. Type A's preferred calming, centering exercise, such as yoga and tai chi.

Type B-Type B's have a strong immune system and a tolerant digestive system and tend to resist many of the severe chronic degenerative illnesses, or at least survive them better than the other blood types. Type B's does best with moderate physical exercise requiring mental balance, such as hiking, cycling, tennis, and swimming.

Type AB-Blood type AB, the most recent, in terms of evolution, of the four groups and an amalgam of types A and B, is the most biologically complex. For this group, a combination of the exercises for types A and B works best.

In conclusion: While we cannot change our blood type, we can use the knowledge about its nature to implement a diet plan biologically suited to our makeup. I personally am very thankful Dr. D'Adamo, for developing a very concise and detail eating plans for all four types. The way I see it is that with the cancer and diabetes rates so much on the rise not only in this country but also worldwide this dietary principal could be for all intent and purposes the missing link to better health.

Learn more about how to Eat Right 4 Your Type.

My Wife Fixed Me Liver And Onions Today!

2012-06-14T18:07:00.002-07:00

The way she prepares it is what makes it taste so good! She first dips it in egg and then place in a seasoned Guinoa flour, instead of wheat flour our blood type must avoid wheat products, then it goes into the frying pan we use just a little bit of olive oil or sometimes almond oil, but believe me when I say it taste delicious I am one happy camper. I enjoy Eating Right 4 My Type.

What We Should Know About Our Doughtnut Type!

2012-06-14T13:06:00.003-07:00

This video summarizes it well.

Is Your Diet Compatible With Your Blood Type?

2012-06-13T14:06:00.000-07:00

Most of us know to be skeptical when we see a weight loss program that promotes a ‘one size fits all’ approach. With such a generalized view of health, these programs lose sight of the individual - you! It is no wonder so many diets don’t seem to work. Other weight loss programs promise success by looking at only one factor, like calorie reduction or counting carbohydrates. Following the narrow guidelines of these programs shifts our focus from what really matters - our overall health......

A Balanced, Healthy Approach Designed Just for You

The Healthy Weight Loss Program follows the dietary guidelines set forth in Eat Right For Your Type by Dr. Peter D’Adamo. This Blood Type Diet was not specifically designed for weight loss; it was designed for optimum performance. Weight loss is one of the natural side effects of eating foods that are right for your blood type.

Healthy Weight Loss Program

This holistic, tailored program provides:

• Food choice recommendations helping you avoid foods that cause weight gain for your particular blood type.

• Protein sources and meal replacement ideas right for your blood type.

• Diet Supplementation designed to enhance proper metabolic balance, the lack of which can cause weight gain and loss of energy.

• Exercise suggestions designed to optimize your metabolism based on your blood type.

Learn how to eat right for your blood type.

Nothing Is Better Than A Home Cook Meal

2012-06-12T17:31:00.000-07:00

Guess what I had for dinner today? Eating right for your type sure taste good!

My wife is a very good cook which makes it very easy for us to follow the Eat Right 4 Your Type diet, as a Type O individual I get to eat a lot of seafood and some organic meats and poultry I have nothing to complain about. Bon appetite!

What Should I Eat For My Type?

2012-06-10T11:03:00.000-07:00

Are you aware that your blood influences every area of your physiology on a cellular level? Well you should also know that your blood type has everything to do with how you digest your food, your response to stress, your mental state, and the effectiveness of your metabolism and the strength of your immune system. Therefore, your blood type is unique. A single drop of your blood contains a biochemical makeup as unique to you as your fingerprint. No two people are alike in terms of physical, emotional and the food they take. Whenever you eat, a chemical reaction occurs between your blood and the foods or supplements you take. Food contains protein called lectins......

Your blood type is genetically programmed to reject or accept certain lectins. When you eat a food containing lectins that are incompatible with your blood type, the lectins target an organ or bodily systems and begin to clump cells in that area, a process known as agglutination. The process can bring the imbalances in your digestion, metabolism and immune system. You can greatly improve your health, vitality and emotional balance by knowing your blood type and by making lifestyle and dietary decisions based on the medically certified results of an ever increasing body of genetic and blood type research. The blood type concept can help you too:

• Discover the foods that leave you feeling light and energetic, not bloated or lethargic.
• Avoid premature aging, mental and physical deterioration.
• Lose weight the right way
• Feel 'right' in your body, your mind and your world
• Improve metabolism, hormone secretion and physiological functions.
• Revitalizes liver, gallbladder, kidney function.
• Improves nutrient absorption of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Improves superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity.
• Destroy free radicals.
• Regulates immune system.
• Exclusively formulated blood type specific health care product.
•Revitalizes cells and promotes well-being.
• Stabilizes and repair damaged genes.
• Supplies active ingredients to genes.
• Nourishes blood.
In conclusion Eating Right 4 Your Blood Type can help us to prevent diseases, delay aging and staying healthy.

One Size Does Not Fit All!

2012-06-09T11:22:00.000-07:00

Eat Right for your blood type, is a personalized nutrition for you and it is the first science that understands you as a biochemical individual. Following decades of ongoing research and clinical work, Dr. D'Adamo created The Blood Type Diets, a way of eating and living that has transformed the health of millions. Three out of Four, appear to be the odds that your health will improve by following the right diet for your blood type. The facts are clear-cut: In the 6617 individuals who reported their results from following the Blood Type Diet for a period of one month or more, three out of four (71-78%) had significant improvement in a variety of health conditions......

The Weight loss was the effect most often observed but a number of reports detailed improvements in digestive function, resistance to stress, overall energy and mental clarity. The percentages (71-78%) of visitors reporting positive results are consistent across all the blood types. Type O (following a higher protein lower-carb diet) appeared as likely to report positive results as Type A (following a lower fat, plant-based diet) or types B and AB (following a more omnivorous diet.) The results certainly appear to question many of the standardized one size fits all diets advanced by the diet gurus, governments and agribusiness.

Genetic testing and personalized diets are now quite popular and perhaps nutrition science is catching up with The Blood Type Diet. You owe it to yourself to look into this it might just save your life or that of your loved ones.

Do you know your blood type and what foods you need to Avoid and why?

2012-06-06T14:58:00.000-07:00

Do you know your blood type and what foods you need to “Avoid” and why? Well one of the reasons, why you need to avoid certain food base on your blood type is due to the presence of lectin in the foods we eat, see all foods contain chemicals known as lectins. Lectins that are incompatible with one's blood type create negative reactions. For starters, they cause agglutination of the blood, meaning they make red blood cells "sticky" so they clump together. This results in a reduction in oxygen supply in the body and lowered immunity. Lectins can also interfere with protein digestion, block hormones, trigger immune reactions and impair absorption. Understanding which foods contains lectins compatible with your body blood type and which foods contain lectins that are not is the basis of the blood type diet......

A food is classified as an Avoid because it produces negative lectin reactions in that blood type, which act as toxins. On the other hand, foods that are Beneficial for a particular blood type are highly compatible with that type. These foods actually serve as a type of medicine, strengthening health and preventing disease. Foods that are Neutral merely supplied nourishment. They do not have negative lectin reactions, but they also do not have positive, healing properties either.

Because the lectins also circulate throughout the bloodstream they can bind to any tissue in the body — thyroid, pancreas, collagen in joints, etc. This binding can disrupt the function of that tissue and cause white blood cells to attack the lectin-bound tissue, destroying it. This is an autoimmune response. The lectins in wheat for example, are specifically known to be involved in rheumatoid arthritis. In addition to diet, the four blood types have other unique differences that require specialized supplementation. Each blood type is prone to a unique set of health challenges which can be mediated or eliminated through appropriate herbs and nutrients. So, with that basic understanding, here are some basic things people of each blood type can do nutritionally to enhance their health and well-being. Finally, Avoid the Lectin Foods for Your Blood Type

This last key is very powerful, because my health as improve tremendously since I began following this awesome concept. For more information please go to: Eating 4 Your Blood Type diet.