Live Right 4 Your Type: 4 Blood Types, 4 Programs -- The Individualized Prescription for Maximizing Health, Metabolism, and Vitality in Every Stage of Your Life

by Peter J. D'Adamo, Catherine Whitney

From the doctor who brought us the blood-type health craze that has swept the nation, here is new research that shows you how to live according to your blood type so that you can achieve total physical and emotional well-being.

Over a million readers have used the individualized blood-type diet solution developed by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo to achieve their ideal weight. In the five years since the New York Times bestseller Eat Right 4 (for) Your Type was published, new research has indicated that there's a blood-type profile for almost every aspect of our lives, and thanks to that new research, your blood type reveals how you can live a better life. Live Right 4 (for) Your Type is Dr. D'Adamo's ground breaking book that will give you individualized prescriptions according to blood type.

According to your blood type, should you:

• Eat three regular meals a day, or small, frequent ones?
• Have a regimented or flexible routine?
• Go to sleep at the same time every night or have a flexible bedtime?
• Do without rest periods or take them religiously?
• Achieve emotional balance through exercise, meditation, or herbs?

Each blood-type prescription is divided into five life areas. Recommendations, guidelines, and informational charts are provided for the following:

• Lifestyle
• Stress and Emotional Balance
• Maximizing Health
• Overcoming Disease
• Strategies for Aging

Live Right 4 (for) Your Type also has information compiled from new research that greatly expands on the information in Eat Right 4 (for) Your Type , featuring:

• New metabolism-boosting supplement lists to increase the body's efficiency and ability to achieve ideal weight.
• Refined food and supplement lists to increase cardiac efficiency, lower cholesterol, and strengthen your ability to fight colds, flu, and more serious diseases.
• Instructions on how to use vegetables and herbs to improve Natural Killer Cell activity.
• New information on blood type subgroups that influence not only weight, but also physical and mental health.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Reference, Nutrition, Science, Cooking, Diets

400 pages, Hardcover

First published December 28, 2000

Reviews

[K.B. Pellegrino · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read. DNA may help you with your diet health, but this old standby is my bible.

[Bernie4444 · Rating 4 out of 5]

You only need to read a fourth of the book.

One great advantage of a book like this is that you only need to read the fourth with your blood type. That way you will not be jealous of the other three-fourths.

All kidding aside, the book has way too much depth to synthesize in the few paragraphs of a review. This is an extension of the theory put forward in the work called "Eat Right 4 Your Type". You can start with this book as it will recap the key points and definitions used.

1. Whether this is like astrology (which has in-depth ephemeris) or empirical testing (many sighted in the back of the book), Dr. Peter J. D’Amato hit the nail on the head for me. It is spooky.

However, many people cannot be just typed in a hand full of classes and the book makes no effort to do so; it just gives passable examples and probable solutions to help you live long and prosper.

I just lucked out and got the blood type I wanted to match, so I did not have to change my lifestyle.

[The Starry Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only guideline that works for me and my family. I have a lot of food allergies and a really sensitive system so certain foods that are recommended for me in this book, I cannot eat. It doesn't matter if a food belongs to your type, if it gives you a reaction, don't eat it. No "diet" should be followed 100% without self-awareness.

It's fascinating research that should be given a chance by those looking to get their health back on track. I've been following the diet since the late 1990s and have seen its results.

[Megan L.ong · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one book in a series and the biggest thing is one needs to know their blood type, which unless you have had surgery or have given blood can be hard to find out. I am not sure if there is an updated version, but some of the information in this one (2000) contradicts what some of his other books suggest. Overall this is a helpful book, but only if you know your specific type.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Best book written by this author; more open-minded and somewhat inspiring for me when i was getting better from eating disorders. It's been interesting for me to observe some consistencies in friends and family whose blood type I know, but the picture is too limited. I would not follow this to the last detail, and even some major factors are untrue for me. Some sources say the research is done in test tubes and it doesn't take into consideration how the body/metabolism, ethnic history, different forms of foods (dry/uncooked beans high in lectins vs cooked) etc. comes into play. Always better to listen to your body, but this diet might be helpful mainly because it incorporates whole rather than heavily processed foods.

[Ken · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not sure if the science is correct, but I've been mixing the recipes with the South Beach Diet recipes and do feel better. I do believe the idea our blood type has something to do with our diet has some validity.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book

I enjoyed reading thus book After completing a previous nook eat right for your type, this book was a great follow up book. Highly recommended if you believe you are suffering from a diet imbalance.

[Lesley Morrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating for me as I am a nutrition coach, and when aligning information from the book to my client blood groups, it is very accurate. A good read if you can get beyond the science.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

This has some Very interesting ideas that make sense based on some of my health issues. What lost me was the ridiculous theories on vaccines for the blood type. It lost credibility for me then.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn’t too bored with this and am definitely going to try it out. Keeping it for reference as well.

[James Lerma · Rating 1 out of 5]

Get your money back if you bought this. This is not worth it.

[Monroe Sykes · Rating 1 out of 5]

The author probably came out of a nuthouse to make up something like a "blood type based" diet. Seriously. Come on.

[Sinimalism · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super interesting and will start eating based on my AB+ type to fight my migraines

[Arunayan Sharma · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not so impressive nor acclaimed.

[Natasha majors · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every household should have this book on their shelf.
It is a great eyeopener for my house hold.

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent information that educates you in the best way possible. Game changing

[Hazel · Rating 4 out of 5]

excellent! now to just find out what blood type i actually am.... so i can apply this info... XD but i do believe it holds a lot of merit

[Laurie]

As others have said, unless you are well versed in the subjects of chemistry, food, and bodily functions, much of this book may go over your head. However, there is enough understandable information for those of us who require simpler descriptions to help us comprehend the importance of eating for our blood-type.

For the first time ever I now understand why I balk so much at the idea of not eating meat, and increasing in other foods my body reacts so badly to, whereas my husband can eat things I can't with absolute ease. What's more is Dr. D'Amado goes a step further in this book and helps us to looks for healthier ways to handle our emotional and mental well-being, and even takes us through exercises that will be the most beneficial for our blood type.

One must keep in mind, however, that just because we are a certain blood type it does not mean we fit into "the mold." My mother and I are different blood types, but our body types are very similar. There are genetics passed from her to me that go against the typical blood type descriptions in this book. That being said, there is enough good information here to help you get a better insight on how to take the best care of yourself.

[Elijah Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though I've been trying to limit the amount of books I give a five to, I could give no less to "Live Right 4 Your Type." This book was my first exposure to Dr.D'Adamo's work. I had not previously heard of him, and I'm not nearly far enough along in education to be considered a pre-med student, none the less, I found the book quite resourceful and full of valuable, organized information that can be essential to learning to optimize our health. Times are always changing of course, as well as health and living standards. However, this resource can be used for anyone. Although it is rather shifted towards the average American, anyone can use it. Very well done and entertaining to read. It was enjoyable and provided valuable information that can help anyone, if they find some way to apply it to themselves.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though we are just beginning the avoidance of foods that are not good for our blood type, I am already feeling a difference. I have no health issues other than a bit tired in the afternoon. My daughter on the other hand has joint pain, gut issues, mood swings, a hard time focusing. We are excited to see how she does. I would encourage everyone to read this and give it a try if not for just a week.
Here are some examples for what it suggests...type a should avoid food like potatoes, bananas, tomatoes, shrimp and cows milk. Type o should avoid food like wheat, corn, peanuts, potatoes, pork, cows milk. Type b should avoid chicken, corn, peanuts, tomatoes, pork and shrimp. Everyone should avoid aspartame, MSG, sodas, etc. as many of us knew.

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although this book has a lot of scientific words, and is not very easy to understand, I found it very interesting and helpful. I do believe Dr. D'Adamo is onto something. The best parts are the testimonials that are sprinkled throughout the book from people who were really experiencing some painful and sometimes life-threatening symptoms, and then had a very quick turn-around in their overall health after eating the right foods for their blood type. Even if you just skim through this to get the general idea, I do recommend you try it for yourself, especially if you have any ongoing sicknesses or you can't figure out why you're not losing weight.

[Heidi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really like the concept, and I like the book of food lists. But the more I read by this guy, the more confused I get. In one place it says I'm supposed to have 2-3 servings of juice a day, and in another it says I really shouldn't have any juice other than lemon water in the morning. Same with red meat: in one book he says it's best avoided but is ok once a week or so, and in another it's absolute poison. Like I said in another review, this diet is best taken as loose guidelines rather than a prescription.

His lifestyle recommendations are fine, but I didn't look closely at his specific treatments of various ailments. I was too frustrated by that point.

[Dawn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't know about this. The concept of eating/avoiding certain foods b/c of your blood type is interesting, but I'm not sure about the science. In my personal, very non-scientific experience, I've found some of this advice to apply (I should avoid dairy) and some not so much (I should also avoid wheat). I had a very expensive acupuncturist base her diagnosis and advice on this book, which I kind of consider cheating. The book struck me as horoscope-ish in that you could say "oh yeah that's me" no matter which blood type you were reading about. I remain skeptical.

[Janice · Rating 3 out of 5]

From the author of "Eat right for your type" this is a more in depth look at the health benefits for eating right for your type. There are testimonals from people who have experienced various health issues and testify that by simply changing their diet how they were able to rectify or lessen the effects of their health issues. Being 25 years old atm it really made me think that there is a better way to look after myself and to have a better quality of life in the long run.

[Ploetzly · Rating 4 out of 5]

because of my wheat allergy, i started researching about the effects of different plants on different organs and found out about lectins, and this book goes more in depth about lectins. i find them really facinating. still don't know my blood type, but sort of excitied, its like learning about my signs all over again!

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I loved that a lot of scientific research when into this diet by blood type, I had difficulty processing all the information, given my lack of science background. However, I understood it enough to make some dietary changes and feel better than I have in years! I now want to read D'Adamo's diet and cook book by blood type.

[Natasha Holme · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this because I know two people who recovered from ME after applying the principles in this book. One stopped being vegan after 25 years and introduced a little meat into her diet. The other stopped eating meat and became fully vegetarian. Impressive. I'm lead to believe that this book has no scientific basis whatsoever.

[Jeanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a library book and I returned it after focusing on my specific information. A magazine had an article about run right 4 your type and I find it very interesting. Now I'm pursuing the website information. The author also researched blood pressure, cancer and other health issues in separate books.

[Matt Talford · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book and began following the blood type diet (BTD) as a "six-month trial;" yet some 4 years later, I'm still on it (it has not let me down). I feel like I'm healthier as a result of my working hard to avoid the foods that are on the avoid list for my blood type. Whether or not you choose to try the BTD, you may still find the book to be an interesting read.

[April]

Because this book had so much information on the various blood types and how foods work with the various types, I found this book quite interesting. It was interesting to find out how close it was to the different family members in my household, and it was right on the money!