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Why Can’t We All Just Eat Donuts?
It seems your neighbor can eat all manner of breakfast breads and pastries and never gain a pound. You not only gain weight, but for you, maybe the cinnamon or chocolate coated donuts also cause digestive problems. Why?
The key is found in protein molecules called lectins. Researchers have identified over 1,000 foods that contain these protein “lectins.” Because we are individuals, our bodies will interact with these lectins in different ways – some good and some harmful. Of all the genetic characteristics that you inherited, only one characteristic will help you predict these interactions and stay healthy: your blood type.
For example, for those with Blood Type O, the lectins in wheat bind with cellular receptors in the gut and can lead to the symptoms often mistaken for an “upset stomach.” Excess exposure to the wrong lectins can lead to other more chronic health conditions.
Supplements Are Food
The foods in supplements often have lectins, too. Did you know that Aloe Vera, Alfalfa and Cinnamon - common and popular on the shelves of health food stores today - contain lectins or other agglutinins that are harmful to over half of the population? Knowing your blood type can help you make focused, powerful choices in both your diet and in the supplements you take.
Start with your vitamins and minerals, for example. Are they right for your blood type?
What is Your Blood Type? |