The food you eat and the lifestyle you prefer to live will not only affect your body but will relate with your blood type as well. There are 4 types of blood groups O, AB, A, and B. All these blood groups are having their own preset characteristics that contribute to weight gain/loss, probability of some diseases and even temperament. Knowing your blood group is supreme thing as your diet should be based on the specific type that will ensure optimum health of your body. You can’t control your blood group as it’s defined when you are in your mother’s womb.
Here are the 10 important things you should know about your blood type.
1. Blood types and Ones Personality
In Japan, blood type is more important than zodiac sign. Many Japanese people believes that blood type determines personality traits, temperament, and compatibility with others. That’s why many people in Japan often ask “What is your blood type?”.
– Those with Type A blood type tend to be kind and compassionate individuals who put others’ interests and needs before their own. They can have a stable love relationship.
– Type B blood is often found in individuals who are outgoing, friendly and emotionally flexible. B Types tend to excel in things rather than just be average. But they tend to be so involved in their own world or become so carried away with something that they neglect other things.
– AB’s are Freedom-loving, strong and rational people. They don’t worry about little things and usually can assess their life challenges without emotions getting in the way. They can be seen as spiritual and even at times a bit “flaky”.
– Those with Type O are described as responsible, practical and rule-conscious and organized. They make excellent leaders and their determination helps them achieve their goals.
2. Your Blood Type and Diet
Many foods contain legumes which contain carbohydrate binding protein called lectin. It has been proven to cause inflammation in the body. However, certain blood type reacts strongly with the protein. Problems that may occur are fatigue, poor digestion and considerable weight gain. All day long, our bodies are having continuous chemical reactions, depending on the blood type, these may lead to weight gain and poor digestion.
– High protein foods like meat and fish are best for type “O”.
– For type “A”, diet should have less or no meat and lots of vegetables.
– Type “B” is recommended to eat red meat and avoid chicken
– Type “AB” does best with sea food and lean meat.
3. Blood types and weight problems
The blood type can also determine if one will have a belly fat or not, as blood type, 0 people are more susceptible to it, and with blood type A do not suffer from such issues in general.
4. Blood Types and Diseases
Depending on the formation of antigens on the surface of Red blood cells, every blood group is different. This difference comes with the ability to fight off certain diseases and be susceptible to certain conditions and illness. Knowing your blood type will give you a head start to avoid some health issues. This is the best way to be proactive and to keep you on the safer side.
5. Blood type and exercise
– People with blood type A like challenges for their body and spirit, so they tend to perform activities for balance of these two such as tennis, mountain climbing, and martial arts.
– Stress is the main enemy for type B people, so slow exercise such as yoga is the best way to relax.
– The best exercises for type AB people are yoga and aerobics to let stress out.
– For type O people, exercises such as running and boxing are best. They improve the heart rate function and muscles and keep their hormone balance right.
6. Blood Type and Chances of Getting Pregnant
There is some documented evidence that women with certain blood types have a better chance of becoming pregnant compared to others. It has been reported that women with “AB” type of blood produce less Follicle Stimulating Hormone which helps them to get pregnant.
7. Blood type and stress
Individuals with blood type O need more time to relax after a stressful situation than others.
8. Blood type – BLOOD DONOR AND RECEIVER CHART
Type O- (negative) blood is called the universal donor type because it is compatible with any blood type. Type AB+ (positive) blood is called the universal recipient type because a person who has it can receive blood of any type.
9. Blood type and emergencies
In case you ever need a blood transfusion, you should have in mind that people with O RH negative are universal donors and people with blood type AB are universal recipients so you need to know this to save the valuable time in emergency cases.
10. Blood antigens
Your blood antigens are not just in your blood stream but they are everywhere. In fact, they are involved in your digestive tract, from your mouth to your large intestine, and even in your lungs and nasal passages. Since blood antigens are related to your blood types, they can cause various issues according to each blood type. Few examples are, fatigue, digestive issues, headaches and many other health issues.
