I just wanted to drop in with a few thoughts about combining different types of diets that are popular now with ER4YT. As mentioned in the previous blog, I have been working to incorporate both the Blood Type diet and the South Beach diet into a manageable kitchen routine. It seems to be working out just fine. The AB blood type seems to be highly compatible with the suggestions from South Beach. There’s a bit more cheese suggested and no fruit or rice, but this is only in the first two weeks of the plan. After the first two weeks of “strict” compliance, the two plans match almost perfectly. I am enjoying it because the South Beach book has recipes in the back (remember that I only own the Cook Right 4 Your Blood Type book…so recipes turn me on!), and as long as I pick recipes that are compliant, or substitute ingredients…both “diets” are followed with compliance. Reading another book with the similar goal of overall health and wellness helps to round out the picture that Dr. D has been creating whilst reinforcing my good habits (for eating and health), and reminding me what I need to work on changing.

Here’s to you, compliance, great recipes and winter’s icy grip…be well…