Types of Diets

BLOOD TYPE
Blood Type The idea is that by following a specific diet based on your blood type will improve digestion and cause weight loss.
According to this plan, which is from the books Eat Right 4 Your Type and Live Right 4 Your Type, each of the four blood types has a very detailed list of foods that must be avoided, based on the premise that blood type has its own unique antigen marker that reacts in a negative way with certain foods. Also, individuals have varying levels of stomach acidity and digestive enzymes, and these traits seem to be correlated with blood type.

Upside
. If you like following a set list of foods that you can and cannot eat, this diet may be for you. Specific guidelines are given for foods, amounts and timing of meals. Weight loss will result from restricting your food intake.

Downside
. This plan is unrealistic if members of one family have different blood types, causing them to each follow a completely different diet. Each plan unnecessarily eliminates specific groups of foods, which can result in nutrient deficiency.

Duration
Indefinite

Checklist
Restaurants:
Yes, with planning

Alcohol:
Okay for some blood types

Caffeine:
Okay for some blood types

Need to buy special foods:
Yes, since you must follow your blood type food list.

Family friendly:
Only if you al have the same blood type

Okay for vegetarians:
In theory, yes, but food limitations make this difficult for some blood types

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