Much More to Come!

I have followed the Blood Type Diet on and off since October 6th and I have lost nearly 10 pounds with fairly minimal effort. Even so, I don't want this journey to be solely about losing weight; I want it to be about feeling good, having energy, and knowing that I'm healthy.

So far, I have simply focused on:

• cutting out white bread and whole wheat
• cutting out most dairy products
• eating organic meats (when possible)
• drinking Matcha green tea in place of coffee

Not unexpectedly, I have come across some obstacles and pitfalls; for example, falling into old habits and falling hard. It's clear now that it's better to pick myself up and start over instead of giving in. Whenever I stick to the plan, my satiety at each meal is increased, I don't feel bloated, and I have more energy.

I know that this journey will continue to be a challenge, but it has certainly been worth the while, especially since I have come across some new foods and intriguing health information that I am so eager to share with everyone. At the moment, I am working on providing useful resources, such as:

• detailed, yet easy to follow meal plans
• more "type O friendly" recipes
• instructional cooking videos
• useful internet links and other resources

Later, I plan on expanding to natural beauty remedies and other exciting topics!

Breakfast in a Flash

Chocolaty Kamut Puffs - Cold Cereal

- 2 cups of Nature's Path Organic Kamut Puffs
- 1 cup of Rice Dream's Enriched Chocolate Milk

First of all, these kamut puffs are absolutely delicious and they don't get soggy right away!

Plus, kamut is surprisingly high-protein as well as a significant source of fibre. Of particular importance for people with blood type O, kamut is considered a neutral food, meaning that it acts as feul, without negatively affecting the body's metabolism. This helps people with blood type O avoid unnecessary weight gain. Whereas, white bread or whole wheat can trigger the detrimental process of agglutination within the body (according to Dr. D'Adamo).

Please note that this Rice Dream product contains safflower oil and/or sunflower oil. Both oils are incompatible with blood types O (according to Dr. D'Adamo).

Unfortunately, in my case, I had to choose between the lesser of two evils. It was either Rice Dream or dairy because I haven't found anything else that tastes as good.

Apparently, milk contains a component which can increase disease susceptibility for people with blood type O. At the same time, safflower oil can inhibit gastric functions, while sunflower oil can precipitate serum proteins for people with my blood type.

On the other hand, Rice Dream's chocolate milk alternative is fortified with the vitamin B12 and other vital nutrients, so it was a tough call. I haven't been able to find a better dairy alternative for this recipe, so if you have any suggestions, please let me know!