The GenoType Diet: Change Your Genetic Destiny to Live the Longest, Fullest, and Healthiest Life Possible

by Peter J. D'Adamo and Catherine Whitney

Book Overview

"D'Adamo's engaging writing style, enthusiasm for his subject, and personalized advice will appeal to those who enjoy taking a hands-on approach to their health and exploring new theories."... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0767925246
• ISBN13: 9780767925242
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Broadway Books
• Length: 317 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

HEALTH HISTORY IS MADE

AS A MASTER TEACHER OF D'ADAMO'S WORK, I CAN TELL YOU, AS A HOLISTIC M.D., THAT THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT HEALTH BOOK EVER WRITTEN. READ AND APPLY IT'S TENETS, AND YOU WILL ENJOY IMPROVED HEALTH AND ENJOYMENT OF LIFE, AS YOU DISCOVER YOUR UNIQUE INDIVIDUALITY BY BLOOD AND BODY AND PERSONALITY TYPE. I PRAY THIS WORK IS WIDELY DISSEMINATED!

This plan is genius

I hardly even write reviews here. But, the Genotype diet has revolutionized my life. I was allergic to everything and struggled with persistent compulsive habits, even though I'm conscientious and disciplined by nature. When I was in college, I tried the Blood Type Diet and had great results, but couldn't stick with the program. In my early 30's, I returned to D'Adamo's works and discovered the Genotype diet. It turns out I'm a "non-secreting O+ warrior," which means I'm uber-sensitive to chemicals. I really had no idea... I'd always thought I was hardy! Some people I've talked to changed their diet "cold turkey" and experienced the Genotype benefits within a week. For me, it was a slower process, because I was so dependent on caffeine and sugar. But, I stuck with it. It took about 2 weeks to get all the "avoid foods" out of my life, and even during that time, I started to see benefits. Once I eliminated the last of the "avoids", I felt like a new person. And, my health has only continued to improve. My allergies went away, my digestive problems vanished, my mood and hormone difficulties got-up-and-went. I have no difficulty sticking with this. I think my initial fear was that other people would complain about my being a stick-in-the-mud, unable to eat at most restaurants. The opposite has happened. I'm so upbeat and joyful now, that people love being around me! Everyone supports this lifestyle decision. I'm a hardcore devotee of anything health-related, be it exercise, supplements, diet, spiritual practices, meditation, you name it.... but the Genotype diet is among the most helpful resources I've ever found. Even if you can't stick with the plan in detail, check out the book (I literally checked it out from the library) and make a few changes! Even the most minor of interventions will make all the difference in the world. :) Oh, and it's helpful to have a friend or loved-one serve as a 2nd (or 3rd) opinion for your type. Sometimes, it's hard to see ourselves objectively.

Well worth a read

I'd recommend this book if you've been going from diet to diet and just can't figure out why things aren't working out for you. Here's the answer. Be ready to do some work, but it'll be worth the effort.

This is the best book for getting healthier that I've ever read.

I read this book a couple of weeks before Christmas and what a boon to all of the excesses of the holidays. Best of all it gave me hope and a boost. I'm a mid-aged female Gatherer, o+ , and the first thing I noticed was I didn't feel hungry or have the cravings for bread and sweets. I've lost about 10 lbs and feel so much better, especially my joints. I've stopped taking ibuprofen for osterarthritis which was giving me an ulcer. While I continue to fine tune this new way of eating, I think I've finally found a lasting new way to eat and look forward to a Genotype cookbook.

Bloodtype diet EVOLVED!

For those who followed the blood type diet, this is more or less the same but with much more attention to detail. Even in Live Right for your Type, Dr Dadamo mentions blood type plays only a piece of the overall puzzle. This is where the GenoType diet comes into play as it combines not only blood type, rh factor and secretor status BUT also your genetic makeup from when you first started in the womb! I'm a type O and so as a hunter my diet is pretty similar but as I had suspected all along, I just have to steer clear of gluten and I'll be ok. I've been on this hunter diet for a few months and I'm LOVING it!