tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103468005359152122.post1569784499920439482..comments2024-03-21T10:45:56.362+00:00Comments on Stomachs on legs are proud to present: Geek's Corner - Food and HumanityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103468005359152122.post-61949064190289524992007-06-19T18:00:00.000+00:002007-06-19T18:00:00.000+00:00Blood Type : O The Hunter : strong, self reliant, ...Blood Type : O <BR/>The Hunter : strong, self reliant, leader<BR/><BR/>Hardy digestive tract<BR/>Strong immune system<BR/><BR/>Natural defenses against infections<BR/><BR/>System designed for efficient metabolism and preservation of nutrients<BR/><BR/>Intolerant to new dietary, environment conditions<BR/>Immune system can be overactive and attack itself<BR/><BR/>Blood clotting disorders<BR/>Inflammatory diseases eg. arthritis<BR/><BR/>Low thyroid production<BR/><BR/>Ulcers<BR/><BR/>Allergies<BR/><BR/>High protein : meat eaters meat, fish, vegetables, fruit<BR/>Limited : grains, beans, legumes<BR/><BR/>Avoid : wheat, corn, navy beans, kidney beans, lentils, cabbage, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, mustard greens<BR/>Aids : kelp, seafood, salt, liver, red meat, spinach, kale, broccoli<BR/><BR/>Vitamin B<BR/>Vitamin K<BR/><BR/>Calcium<BR/><BR/>Iodine,<BR/><BR/>Licorice<BR/><BR/>Kelp<BR/><BR/>Intense physical exercise, such as :<BR/>aerobics<BR/><BR/>martial arts<BR/><BR/>contact sports<BR/><BR/>Blood Type : A <BR/>The Cultivator : settled, co-operative, orderly<BR/><BR/>Adapts well to dietary and environmental changes<BR/>Immune system preserves and metabolises nutrients more easily<BR/><BR/>Sensitive digestive tract<BR/>Vulnerable immune system, open to microbial invasion<BR/><BR/>Heart disease<BR/>Cancer<BR/><BR/>Anemia<BR/><BR/>Liver and gallbladder disorders<BR/><BR/>Type I diabetes<BR/><BR/>Vegetarian<BR/>Vegetables, tofu, seafood, grains, beans, legumes, fruit<BR/><BR/>Avoid : meat, dairy, kidney beans, lima beans, wheat<BR/>Aids : vegetable oil, soy foods, vegetables, pineapple<BR/><BR/>Vitamin B12<BR/>Folic acid<BR/><BR/>Vitamin C<BR/><BR/>Vitamin E<BR/><BR/>Hawthorn<BR/><BR/>Echinancea<BR/><BR/>Quercitin<BR/><BR/>Milk Thistle<BR/><BR/>Calming, centering exercises eg. Yoga, tai chi<BR/><BR/>Blood Type : B <BR/>The Nomad : balanced, flexible, creative<BR/><BR/>Strong immune system<BR/>Versatile adaptation to dietary and environmental changes<BR/><BR/>Balanced nervous system<BR/><BR/>No natural weaknesses, but imbalance causes tendency toward autoimmune breakdowns and rare viruses<BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>Type I diabetes<BR/>Chronic fatigue syndrome<BR/><BR/>Autoimmune disorders - Lou Gehrig's disease, lupus, multiple sclerosis<BR/><BR/>Balanced omnivore : meat (no chicken) dairy, grains, beans, legumes, vegetables, fruit Avoid : corn, lentils, peanuts, sesame seeds, buckwheat<BR/>Aids : greens, eggs, venison, liver, licorice, tea<BR/><BR/>Magnesium<BR/>Licorice<BR/><BR/>Gingko<BR/><BR/>Lecithin<BR/><BR/>Moderate physical, with mental balance, such as : hiking, cycling, tennis, swimming<BR/><BR/>Blood Type : AB <BR/>The Enigma : rare, charismatic, mysterious<BR/><BR/>Designed for modern conditions<BR/>Highly tolerant immune system<BR/><BR/>Combines benfits of Type A and Type B<BR/><BR/>Sensitive digestive tract<BR/>Tendency for over-tolerant immune system, allowing microbial invasion<BR/><BR/>Reacts negatively to A-like and B-like conditions<BR/><BR/>Heart disease<BR/>Cancer<BR/><BR/>Anemia<BR/><BR/>Mixed diet in moderation : Meat, seafood, dairy, tofu, beans, legumes, grains, vegetables, fruit Avoid : red meat, kidney beans, lima beans, seeds, corn, buckwheat<BR/>Aids : tofu, seafood, dairy, greens, kelp, pineapple<BR/><BR/>Vitamin C, hawthorn, echinacea, valerian, quercitin, milk thistle Calming, centering exercises eg. Yoga, tai chi<BR/>Combined with : Moderate physical, with mental balance, such as : hiking, cycling, tennis, swimming<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Weird huh??kinakoJamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13970004949868408674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103468005359152122.post-80238049947605892872007-06-19T17:56:00.000+00:002007-06-19T17:56:00.000+00:00Side note: I found it quite interesting a few year...Side note: I found it quite interesting a few years back when the 'Eat Right for Your Blood Type' book made claims that the various blood types were descended from foragers, hunter/gatherers/ horticulturalists etc.<BR/>For example it posited that O-types were descended from hunter gatherers and therefore were predisposed to be suited to a high protein low carb diet.<BR/><BR/>Some aspects of the supposed 'O type' rang true with me (the suggested foods to eat or avoid at the time really made sense, also the susceptability to scarlet fever - which I had as a child)<BR/><BR/>anyway, a fascinating idea, this blood typed nutrition requirements fantasy (who doesn't want to imagine themself as a prehistoric spear-throwing hunter or a mild leaf-chewing pastoral nomad or whatever?), but clearly a load of rubbish....<BR/><BR/>as repudiated at the following link:<BR/>http://www.acu-cell.com/btd.htmlkinakoJamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13970004949868408674noreply@blogger.com