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species live around the same age because they know what foods they should eat instinctively that is good for their nutrition maximizing their life span. Animals also have a very low risk of heart disease and they don't die by their predators but from natural causes such as old age.

The blood type nutrition asserts that lectins, from the foods we eat, can cause disruptions in our blood stream and be the source of diseases. A few experts have suggested if we eat foods which are "good" for our blood type, we can avoid ill health. So what are lectins and what does it do? A lectin is a protein substance found in the foods binding glycoproteins and glycolipds forming agglutination. This means tiny molecules found in foods that cause blood and other body tissues to stick to one another. So if eating a food that has protein lectins and it isn't compatible with your blood type antigen will result in a counter attack on your organ and system. It will then begin to agglutinate cells in those areas. When food is not compatible, the cells in that targeted area will clump and be destroyed. But there is protection from lectins, and our immune system will fight off 95% of the lectins in our food. However, the remaining 5% may cause problems if the blood type is reactive. Next, let me give a brief introduction of the various blood types out there and the foods suitable for that particular blood type.

TYPE O

The Type O is the oldest blood type in which people hunted for their food to survive focusing a predominant meat diet. Type O's are encouraged to eat lean red meats and poultry but limited in dairy products, grains (wheat is high on the list to avoid) and legumes. Although this nutrition is high in animal protein, the type O requires intense physical exercise to help burn off the meat. Type Os are prone to digestive disorders, more susceptible to arthritis, and thyroid disease due to an overactive immune system. Foods such as wheat and dairy also promote inflammation for this blood type that can trigger an imbalance in immunity.

TYPE A

The type A is a more of a vegetarian diet. It is the second blood type to evolve as populations settled into agrarian lifestyles. People living in those areas have adapted and evolved due to the demographics. Type A's are advised to consume legumes, beans, cereals, fruits, vegetables, and small amounts of dairy products but eliminating all meats. The type A individual hardly produces much hydrochloric acid and does poorly on meat and dairy as

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