A few weeks ago (in the blog Food For Thought) I first mentioned the book, Eat Right For Your Type by Dr. Peter J D'Adamo and the results I am reaping from his research on the topic. About 10 days I wrote a follow-up (Food For Thought, Part 2) to that with the darkside of NOT eating well.
Today will be a quick lesson learned and then the review of the book.
MY BABBLINGS
In addition to following the guidelines set out by Eat Right For Your Blood Type I am just about to complete week #2 of P90X (an INTENSE 90 day exercise program). On Tuesday, I completed the exercise routine and promply drank my 'Recovery Drink' (a protein shake of sorts formulated by the P90X group) and then, after a much needed shower, enjoyed your standard protein shake.
About an hour later I found my energy levels crashing and soon my drive to do any work.... followed by my drive to do anything. I found myself staring at my computer with no drive or desire to do any of the things I know are important or like to do. I did a few techniques to snap myself out of this brain fog, but alas, nothing was working for more than a short burst. Very frustrating considering a) I am a Coach and b) I am eating and exercising to have MORE energy.
Then the obvious dawned on me, the protein shakes are whey based which is derived from milk. Being Blood Type O, I need to avoid dairy. The next day I did my routine without the powders and I felt great! No brain fog, no drop in energy or mental clarity!
The fundamental awareness gained was the impact the most powerful drug we consume every day has on not only our body, but our mind.... that drug being food. The effects are obvious (both immediately and the next day) when it comes to things like alcohol, so why not see food in that same light?
THE REVIEW
And if you are interested in finding out what foods can give you super powers and which may be your kryptonite, Eat Right For Your Type is THE book to read.
I would highly recommend that EVERYONE read this book. Even if you don't end up applying the guidelines, at least you can start making informed choices. Its the equivalent of going to the gas pump and having the knowlesge of choosing between Diesel, Biofuels, or the different octanes of gas.
What I love about this book is that it is written for a broad range of people. For those of you who like to cut right to the chase, you can open to your Blood Type section and your customized guide is laid out for you breaking down food into 16 different sections (with charts) as well as Meal Plans, Recipes, Supplement Advisory, Exercise Guideline, and Personality Traits. Furthermore, the food categories are then clearly broken down into which foods (with an extensive list) are Benefitial for your blood type, Neutral, and which to Avoid.
For those of you that need a little more convincing and like to understand the method behind the madness, there is a very interesting history of blood type evolution alongside the human race. It also dives into the scientific side of things as well.
Dr Peter D'Adamo does an incredible job of condensing TONS of information into an easy to read book and does an equally amazing job of balancing the scientific mumbo jumbo with common everyday language. This book will not make it to my bookshelf as I will be refering to it WAY to often. Instead, it will be the perfect coffee table book.
Our bodies and our minds effect one another and we are all unique. This book is a crucial piece of the puzzle in understanding the bigger picture of how we function as indivudals.
Go get it!
Your friend and Coach,
Bryce
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