You may have read that it's important to eat certain foods based on your blood type. Depending on whether your blood type is O, A, B or AB, proponents of the blood type diet say there are foods to eat and foods to avoid for optimal health and a longer life. Can eating certain foods based on blood type really help you live longer? The blood type diet was first introduced in 1996 by a naturopathic physician, Peter D'Adamo who alleges that even the spices you put on your food could contribute to better health and should be individualized for your specific blood type. The theory is that certain foods and even the type of exercise you do should be individualized. For instance, if you have type O blood you should eat plenty of meat and fish protein, vegetables and fruits but stay away from legumes - at least so the dietary guidelines say. Recommendations for weight loss include avoiding dairy, corn and wheat and filling up on red meat, broccoli, spinach and olive oil. Type A ind
Credit: Morguefile Study suggests eating eggs might lower, not raise heart risks There has been much confusion about whether eggs should be included in a heart healthy diet, especially for anyone with known heart disease or history of heart attack. If your cholesterol level is already high, your doctor has probably asked you to avoid saturated fat and foods naturally high in cholesterol - like eggs, but particularly the yolk. But a newer study from Canada suggests if you have metabolic syndrome you might benefit from incorporating eggs in your diet. Eating foods high in cholesterol is believed to lead to the formation of atherosclerosis or plaques in the arteries that can lead to blockages and cause heart attack, stroke and peripheral vascular disease. In the latest study, researchers looked at 2 groups of middle-aged adults with metabolic syndrome who were overweight to find out if eggs - complete with the yolk - promote unhealthy cholesterol levels. One group ate 3 wh