As parents we are always worried about our children’s health and well-being and a great part of this includes selecting the right foods that will help them grow into healthy adults. But how do we know what’s right for our children? After all, each child is a unique person with their own unique needs.
After more than 50 years of devoting my life to research on blood type diet and wellness, I know that eating and exercising based on our blood types restores our body to what nature meant it to be. I hope the following tips will help you hone in on your child’s eating and exercise needs based on their blood type — as well as select the foods and environments that will help keep them alert in school and healthy for a lifetime.
If your child is Type-O—they are apt to use their bodies. The key to their creativity and academic achievement is heavy physical exercise. Before the start of the school day and intermittently throughout the day, they should participate in vigorous physical activity with games that involve running–such as basketball. Being active makes Type O’s more alert. Before an exam, have them run and play right before taking an exam rather than making them sit quietly and study. Type Os are “high octane” and learn best from active, enthusiastic teachers. Teaching methods that involve competition are most effective for them since they are highly competitive by nature. They would enjoy spelling bees. While they will tackle homework assignments with gusto for a time, provide them a break so they can engage in physical activity. Otherwise, they will become bored and tired. Turn their rooms into a playground where they can work and play. Use bright orange, yellow, and red to decorate their room in vibrant colours that match their energy and support their learning.
Select foods that include large quantities of protein. They should eat protein at least twice a day, as it’s a high-energy food. High energy is what makes Type O children tick.
If your child is Type-A Blood Type—they are the child of the mind, and their energy comes from the nervous system rather than the musculoskeletal system. Type A’s love to read and work quietly on their own. They excel at games that rely on strategy rather than endurance because their energy tends to come through the nervous system.
They’re best suited to a serene environment, but if they aren’t provided with the type of surroundings that best suit them, they are likely to be hyperactive and can be mistaken for Type O’s. Because their nervous systems are so sensitive, excess stimulation around them creates a frenetic response in the delicate fabric of their bodies. Their nervous systems respond to every sound and movement. These may be the children who are always busy, chatterboxes, or wigglers. Activity around them creates activity in their bodies.
To help them use their minds effectively, surround them with calmness and peace. They will bloom with teachers who encourage individual work. A short walk or a period of yoga or stretching exercises before the start of the school day would work wonders for Type A’s. They can concentrate for long periods of time if they are properly nurtured. Don’t expect them to thrive on a curriculum that covers a variety of subjects in short bursts. They perform best when assigned projects that let them use their intellect and creativity. Moreover, competitive games do not appeal to these blood types.
Use calming colours to decorate your Type A child’s room–blues and greens are best. Because they’re more mental than physical, their nutritional needs likely don’t include large amounts of protein. Select lunches that are more vegetarian. As much as possible, eliminate dairy products from their diet and include light foods to help their mind function quickly.
If your child is Type-B blood type—they are natural organizers. They’ll get a neighbourhood basketball game going with no adult assistance—love to talk and share with others and, most of all, enjoy group activities. Their orderly minds prefer an uncluttered environment. They would most probably be uncomfortable in a classroom where desks are arranged haphazardly. They will prefer a definite pattern –rows, circles, or semicircles.
Physically, Type B’s would benefit from stretching exercises before the start of the school day. Heavy physical exercise before afternoon classes is ideal- they are good at team sports. If they take up running, they’re most likely to do so with a friend. They like to discuss their homework with parents, an older sibling, or a friend. In the classroom, they benefit from group study and do best with teachers who are leaders and possess excellent communication skills. These teachers need to be orderly and present the child with a well-thought-out curriculum. Type B minds operate through relationships; thus, they want a natural order of subjects throughout the day. History, for example, should follow geography rather than mathematics.
Because of their innate flexibility, Type B’s preferred colors would be the full spectrum. Whether their room is yellow, orange, blue, or green, they function well.
For perfect mind and body balance, provide a balanced lunch between high-protein and lighter foods for your Type B child. Only one meal a day should contain protein.
If you are able to find your child to be of Type-AB blood, they will have a delicate nervous system and be intellectual by nature. They’ll be creative, and active in social activities such as theatre or gymnastics.
To determine whether the A or the B is dominant in your child, examine them carefully. If they suffer from mucous conditions, have a great deal of nervous energy, and experience difficulty concentrating, then they probably lean toward the A type. On the other hand, if they enjoy spending time with friends, love organizing and mediating, and excel at strategizing in sports, then they probably lean toward the B type. Follow the recommendations for these individual blood types.
Type AB’s would benefit most from stretching or yoga, yet some may require heavy physical activity. Alert teachers will best nurture their creativity and intellect. Some Type AB students may prefer to work alone on projects while others prefer to work in groups.
The best dietary plan for your Type AB child is lighter foods with few animal proteins and a minimum of dairy products.
