Recently, a blood type-based diet has emerged and attracted many people. Many believe that a blood type-based diet is more effective than other types of diets.
Good Foods for Blood Type A
If a person is on a diet, he/she should pay close attention to what he/she eats. Even so, the person still has to meet the nutrients needed by the body.
There are several types of foods that can help a person with blood type A to have an ideal body. Some of these are as follows.
1. Soy or Beans
Soy or beans contain lots of protein. Protein is a substance needed by the body to produce energy and increase the mass of muscle. One cup of soy, which is equivalent to 172 grams, contains 30% carbohydrates, 40% fat, and 30% protein.
2. Salmon
Salmon is good to be consumed by those with blood type A. In 159 grams of salmon there are 27% fat, 73% protein and 0% carbohydrate. In addition, salmon contains omega 3 fatty acids that are beneficial to brain health so as to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Consumption of salmon is also associated with decreased stress and depression.
3. Olive Oil
Olive oil is a perfect companion for vegetable salads. It is suitable for you who want to be healthy and have a slim body. There are some healthy benefits of drinking olive oil every day.
4. Vegetables
Consuming vegetables is useful to keep the body healthy and avoid the buildup of fat in the body. Vegetables have high fiber so they can smooth the digestive tract and prevent constipation.
5. Garlic
Garlic, in addition to low fat, is useful to help the formation of red blood cells and accelerate blood circulation. One cup of garlic contains 71% vitamin C, 25% calcium and 13% iron. Garlic is also one of foods high in zinc that have many health benefit.
6. Red Onion
Red onion is usually used for cooking spices, garnish and aroma enhancers. In addition to the delicious taste, red onion also has the efficacy to accelerate blood circulation, thus preventing heart attacks. Other benefits of red onion are to destroy cancer cells, help lower blood sugar, prevent constipation, maintain bone health, maintain eye health and boost the immune system.
7. Berry Fruit
Since long time ago, berry fruit is believed to help lose weight. In addition, it contains fiber and some vitamins that are beneficial to the health of the body.
8. Green Tea
Lately the popularity of green tea is increasing. Not only for brewing, green tea is also enjoyed in the form of chocolate or added to a cup of coffee. Green tea contains antioxidants and other substances that are useful for the health of the body. One of them is Epigallocatechin Gallate which is good for body metabolism. No wonder green tea is known as one of the healthiest drinks in the world.
Foods to Avoid for Blood Type A
Losing weight is not as easy as turning your palm. For certain blood types there are some foods to avoid. A person with blood type A, which tends to be stressful, should avoid foods that can trigger stress hormones. Some examples of foods to avoid for blood type A are :
- Venison
- Pork
- Poultry
- Eggs and foods made from eggs
- Milk and dairy foods
- Seafood
- Soft drinks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Black tea
- Mushrooms
- Potato
- Eggplant
- Sweet potato
The Uniqueness of People with Blood Type A
1. Stress Easily
Everyone can experience stress due to various causes. Unfortunately, people with blood type A are more susceptible to stress. It is because they naturally produce a lot of cortisol which is a stress trigger. Under stressful conditions, the body produces more cortisol. Anyway, it’s good for you to know some tips on stress reliever.
2. Have Trouble Sleeping
Stress that often occurs in people with blood type A can cause trouble sleeping. This problem can be more severe if they are faced with situations beyond their control. And certainly there are dangerous effect of not having enough sleep.
3. Easy to be Fat
Since people with blood type A are susceptible to stress, their bodies tend to easily lose the mass of muscle and absorb fat. As a result, their weight goes up.
4. Blood Will Easily Clot
In addition to trigger the occurrence of stress, cortisol also causes the blood easily to clot. Therefore people with blood type A should avoid foods and conditions that can cause increased cortisol. Some of them are,
- Caffeine
- Alcohol
- Crowd
- Noise
- Smoke
- Perfume that smells too strong
- Eat too many sweet foods
- Watching violence
- Stay up late
- Eat when anxiety or worry
Below are a few things that can be done to control the production of stress hormones.
- Have breakfast
- Eat in small amounts in short intervals regularly. It also helps stabilize blood sugar.
- Have a regular life
- Sleep before 11 pm
- Rest at least 20 minutes during working hours
- Consume more protein
- Exercising at least 3 times a week
- Check the heart regularly
There are two kinds of blood type A, namely A negative and A positive. Here’s the explanation.
1. A Negative
Rhesus is a type of protein (antigen) found in red blood cells. For those whose red blood cells do not have rhesus, the blood type is called negative. Of the total world’s population, only 15% have negative blood type. Therefore, A negative is a rare blood type. For those of you who have a blood type A negative, it’s good for you to register to the nearest Red Cross to help those who need that rare blood.
2. A Positive
Those whose red blood cells have rhesus, the blood type is called positive. Fortunately, about 35.7% of the world’s population is blood type A positive.
Well, now you know several foods to avoid for blood type A. In the end, food is not the only factor that determines one’s health. In the long run, lifestyle also plays an important role in creating a healthy body. Therefore pay attention to what you eat and live a healthy lifestyle.