The type B lists paperback book shows a separate frequency for nuts and seeds versus nut butters but the type O book only has one frequency shown even though both nut and seeds and nut butters are listed. Are both books correct in how they show the frequency for the Nuts and Seeds category or does one of them have an error? Don



Nice spotting, Don! The type B and AB books show an either/or frequency, while the type O and A books list one frequency to be followed for both. All four books are correct. :-)

What artificial sweeteners are acceptable for Blood Type B persons? How about sucralose (Splenda)? 2. I have recently started on a soy protein supplement (Revival Soy) as I can't take estrogen (previous breast cancer) and my Pap smears are coming back abnormal because of the deterioration of the vaginal tissues. I had hoped this would be the answer to my problem, but now I see in the "Food Beverage & Supplement Lists" for Blood Type B that soy products are to be avoided. Does this include the Revival Soy protein/soy isoflavone products? Ann



I can't recommend any artificial sweetener to anyone, especially cancer survivors. The blood type diets list the sweeteners we should use. Don't be afraid of them! They won't contribute to weight gain if used in balance with the other, nutrient rich, foods. Yes, soy really should be avoided by Bs, although some forms are less harmful than others -- just follow the Live Right food lists, as modified on the updates page. Do use whole foods in preference to chemical substitutes and fractionated foods -- and because of your history, I suggest getting a copy of both Live Right 4 Your Type and the Complete Blood Type Encyclopedia. They contain vital information for you! Good health to you, Ann!

As an O, I am not to ingest aloe vera and safflower oil. Does it matter if these ingredients are applied topically as in cosmetics. Anne



In his practice, Peter hasn't noted reactions to topical avoids. Just to be on the safe side, monitor yourself for any sensitivity to these products. By the way, there is a wide range of health-conscious body care formulations these days, and many of them are surprisingly avoid-free. Aubrey, for example, makes great shampoos... Kiss My Face has a variety of OK soaps, Burt's Bees makes lovely toothpaste... the list goes on, and more manufacturers are getting the clue every day. When you can, set aside an hour and just browse through the ingredient list of every single brand you find in your HFS. Nothing like a nice surprise, right? ;->

what is tahini,and can i make it or buy it? ~ carol



Tahini is a thick paste of crushed sesame seeds, which are rich in oil. It is a staple ingredient in Middle Eastern and Greek recipes for sauces. Technically, yes -- you can make your own: you'd have to find unroasted, hulled sesame seeds, and use a food processor (or a juicer like Vitamix which has a nutbutter attachment) to make a smooth paste. It might be best at first to pick up a small jar of organic tahini... just to see if you like it. Then you can decide if the make-at-home process is worthwhile. It's lovely stuff, I hope you enjoy it!

I note in the recent interview with Dr D'Adamo on the site, that the good doctor, a type A, is taking karate lessons -- surely a recipe for elevated cortisol, and an activity NOT listed for blood type A in the books...what gives? John



Aw, heck. Cut him some slack, OK? Peter’s getting to be such an old guy. Hey, he’s even a few months older than I am! He's been SO good for SUCH a long time. Would it hurt you to let him have his fun? Break out a little? Besides, as an O, the amount of yoga and meditation I'm doing should balance the slate somehow. LOL! :-D Seriously speaking, I don't think we have to worry about his martial arts practice -- yeah, ok, I did worry a touch when he broke his ankle, but that was a freak accident. (Right?) Besides: think of all the ancient Shaolin monks, kickin' butt and living on rice. Which blood type would survive in THAT environment? Not me!! {Guess I'm just digging myself a deeper hole here... let's move on... [smile]}

i am type o. i'm wondering about soy milk. is the 0-1 x/week reccomendation for dairy milk or any milk? spade



That's for dairy milk. Your soy milk properly falls under the "beans" category, so use the "beans" portion/frequency guide to gauge your soymilk consumption.

Hy Heiddi, There is a new product in natural food store that is suppose to be very good for healt. I am talking about hemp. They now sell it's oil and it's grain . I am a A type and I would like to know if it can be good for me and for other types too. Thank you very much. rebecca



As long as you don't have to undergo drug testing at your job, it's probably fine. Researchers found that significant amounts of hemp's active compound remained in the bodies of those who ingested it... enough to fail their drug tests! Take a gander at Peter's article on hemp ~ just click the Ask Dr. D'Adamo link and scroll to the search form at the bottom. Enter "hemp" and you'll find the page!