TYPE B: Small swap, big results
Blood type B emerged around 10,000 bc, as rugged folks pushed into harsh climates of Asia and Europe, relying heavily on domesticated animals for food. In modern times, roughly one in 10 people carries the blood of these ancient herders. “A healthy type B tends to have the fewest disease risk factors of all blood types,” notes Dr. D’adamo.
Type B keto basics
The ancestors of B’s enjoyed a diet fairly similar to a standard keto diet. So you’ll fill up on meat, dairy, fish, eggs, healthy fat, low-starch veggies, berries, nuts and seeds. For best results, aim to keep carbs around 40 grams per day.
Your top success secrets
✓ Try the game-changing swap. “B’s are always amazed at the difference it makes when they cut out chicken,” Dr. D’adamo says. He notes the popular poultry contains a compound that stalls B weight loss and can harm health. Luckily, turkey doesn’t cause issues and can simply be swapped in. Other foods problematic for B’s: pork, tomato, peanuts, coconut, olives and avocado.
✓ Say cheese! B’s are the one type that handles dairy well, so load up on cheese, yogurt and sour cream. For a nice boost, opt for dairy from grassfed cows; studies show it’s higher in conjugated linoleic acid, a compound that helps us naturally burn more fat.
✓ Go for three squares. Snacks can overstimulate type B appetites and slow weight loss, so stick to three hearty meals, suggests Dr. D’adamo.
Feel- great bonus
If you eat a lot of dairy, ask your doctor about a daily 300 to 500 mg. magnesium supplement. Dr. D’adamo explains that calcium-rich foods can throw off magnesium levels, a mineral that fights fatigue and “acts as the main catalyst for the type B metabolism.”