The Ultimate Food Fuel

Since we are all individuals with a different genetic make-up, it would make sense that we could not all consume the same foods for fuel. Sometimes, a couple will not only eat the same foods, but also follow an identical exercise routine. What are the results?

If they are not the same blood type, one can be healthy but the other one can be overweight and feel fatigued, especially after eating a snack/meal. It all depends on whether the fuel (foods), have proteins (lectins) incompatible with their blood type antigen. Your blood type actually determines what you best digest and absorb. All foods and supplements contain proteins called lectins that interact differently with your cells depending, of course, on your blood type. When you choose compatible foods/supplements with your individual blood type, your body is receiving the "ultimate food fuel."

Knowing your blood type will not only save your life if you should require a blood transfusion, in addition it will provide valuable data so you can choose the "ultimate food fuel." I believe the life is in the blood, and if you want to keep living, your blood needs to remain healthy as well.

Do you know your blood type? If not, find out. This is not a guessing game. There are two ways to find out.

1) Donate blood (my assistant just informed me that count Dracula is on the phone waiting patiently to thank me).

2) Go to http://www.diabetesdoneright.com and click on "resources" and then click on the top link http://www.dadamo.com. Now, click on blood type kit. They offer a quick and easy, inexpensive blood typing kit, which will give you results in less than 5 minutes. You can either order online or call their toll free number 1-877-226-8973. Tell them "Julie" referred you.

The "ultimate food fuel" depends on what type of vehicle (blood type) you have. There are four blood types: O, A, B, AB. The main point is to avoid the lectins that will agglutinate your cells. Did you know that insulin resistance is frequently triggered by the over consumption of lectin-containing foods that react negatively with your blood type?

Listed below is a breakdown of the four blood types and some of their avoid lectins (foods). These avoid foods listed below will not only increase your blood sugar, but also cause other health challenges. Follow the appropriate food lists for your own blood type, if you have Type 1 or 2 diabetes, or you just want to prevent it. Wow! This includes everyone. Please note that if you are allergic to any foods listed below you should not consume them.

1. Blood Type O avoids: Wheat, corn, dairy, kidney and navy beans and all lentils. *Instead, try red meat, walnuts, filberts, broccoli, kale, spinach, seaweeds, seafood, and sea salt.

2. Blood Type A avoids: Red meat, kidney and lima beans, dairy, wheat, corn and potatoes. *Instead, try soy, peanut butter, seafood, fish oils, broccoli, spinach, maitake/silver dollar mushrooms, and pineapple.

3. Blood Type B avoids: Chicken, lentils, peanuts, sesame seeds, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, wheat, and buckwheat. *Instead, try lamb, venison, liver, cod, halibut, broccoli, greens, low-fat dairy, and walnuts.

4. Blood Type AB avoids: Chicken, kidney and lima beans, buckwheat, corn, bananas, oranges, and prickly pear. *Instead, try soy, seafood, cultured dairy, broccoli, greens, cherries, and plums.

After you switch from avoids to the "ultimate foods" you will feel great! Your body will be getting the proper fuel, which normalizes your blood sugars. It is vital that you keep track of your blood sugars since these beneficial foods can lower them. *Warning, these foods may lower your blood sugars and/or you could become extremely energetic.

Reprinted with permission from DIABETES Fight It with the Blood Type Diet, by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo with Catherine Whitney, which is the source for a complete list of blood type, friendly foods/supplements.