On Saturday, June 12, Dr. D’Adamo led the New York City Blood Type/GenoType Group on an architectural walking tour across the Brooklyn Bridge. As the group trekked across this iconic New York landmark, they learned about the history of the bridge, but also had the opportunity to learn about each other. Myrna Weinrich, a long time follower of both Blood Type/GenoType and friend of Dr. D’Adamo, gives us a synopsis of the walk and collected impressions of the group.

Making Connections by Myrna Weinrich

We met on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday morning. I could see Peter from a distance with his "'walking tour hat" and great stature. The sunny and cool weather was perfect for an early June morning, so our friendly crowd started the walk across the bridge. You found yourself moving back and forth between people and discussions as lots of cameras flashed away. The discussion ranged from getting to know new friends, to our body chemistries, to how we were affected by the Blood Type and Genotype diets, and to the dissection of the Brooklyn Bridge architecture.



On the other side of the Bridge, known as Brooklyn Heights, those who were hungry chose organic snacks at Ziggys on Henry St. We all stood having deep discussions on, yes, "body chemistries." As we talked, we walked across the street to Cadman Park and found empty benches to sit, relax, munch on our goodies and more talk.

At the 3 hour mark, most of the group headed back across the bridge to Manhattan. What a wonderful Saturday morning experience!

Edgardo Alonzo, Rn Lmt: I have done numerous walks and marches in my life, but I have not had quality time with people I want to be with until the GenoType group walk...I did my cardio, expanded my knowledge about BTD, connected with people on the same wavelength, ate and read labels of the food that I know are good for me...One walk..one goal..one happy and healthy family :)



Myrna Weinrich, Edgardo, & Dr. D'Adamo


Diana Brantley: Our visit to the Brooklyn Bridge was the healthiest sight seeing that I've ever done!

Carlos Castro Valle: By the pure fact that Dr. Peter D'Adamo was with us it just blew me away on the Brooklyn Bridge.

Sharon Lewinter: It was great being surrounded by people who are healthy and happy and have a curiosity about the world.

Mark Colasurdo: I really enjoyed walking the Brooklyn Bridge with people who think and eat like me!

Andrea Nowicki Cayea: This will be one of those moments in my life that I will remember forever, walking along talking with Dr. D'Adamo and being with like minded people who share my passion.

Eric Morrison: For a man of his stature and influence, I am always surprised at how down-to-earth Dr D is. The Brooklyn experience was just another example of his compassionate leadership. I was truly humbled.

Dr. D'Adamo and Eric Morrison


Roseanne Nenninger: Even though we all come from different walks of life, we belong to the same tribe, "The GenoType Tribe," with Dr. D'Adamo as the leader of the tribe. Thank you Dr. D for leading the way to great health.

Edgardo Alonzo, RN LMT: I'm still overjoyed with the recent GenoType Group Event, I can munch a slab of steak :) But honestly, I must say Dr. D. is such a cool guy to be with.

Des Depass: It was Great meeting the Generous Genius behind the GenoType Diet and more. Dr. D, you truly are the Ghee! And thank you for your presence, it was wonderful speaking with you and so many amazing and brilliant people!

Jerome Ellis: I couldn't believe that I was talking one-on-one with Dr. Peter D'Adamo, having only encountered his work a month earlier. He has given the world so many gifts.

Lisa Corbo Colasurdo: It was a thrill to walk the Brooklyn Bridge with Dr. D'Adamo, the man who gave me my life back, and to be in the company of others who share the passion for healthy eating and living.

You can see all of the pictures by clicking here!

The long days of July are here, and with them comes the light. Long, light-filled days filled with lazy clouds in the sky, slight (or not so slight, as we experienced on the East Coast last week!) breezes, and an ease of living that is sublime.

These are the salad days, of fresh fruits and veggies, home grown if you are lucky, or from the local farmers’ market, which have tastes and smells that are intoxicating. The scent of fresh basil wafts through the air and mingles with the smell of peaches, and our summer dinners take on the spirit of adventure…what will we have tonight? What looked the best at the market or caught our attention? This is the way food prep should be, but because of busy lives, much of the time it is merely more functional rather than experiential.

I reflected on the values I placed on functional versus experiential, as both serve a purpose. Without function, many things wouldn’t be done; with experience there is an enrichment that occurs. It struck me that I was cheating myself from the experience when I was in functional mode – just get it done, finished, out of the way -- rather than being more in the moment with whatever it was that I was doing . This pattern wasn’t just about food prep, but it was about life, and by creating a shift, I found that I could more experience, enjoy and be nourished by whatever it was I was doing, rather than just ticking off one more thing on the chronically long to-do list.

This felt “light” to me, as if a weight or burden was being lifted from my shoulders. Shifting from doing to being. This shift is applicable in every aspect of our lives including our self-care and our nutrition. Shifting from “doing” the Hunter diet to “being” the Hunter diet. This change in attitude allows lightness, choice and the spirit of adventure rather than an attitude of limitation. A sense of liberation occurs, as we live closer to our essence and our inner selves, and this energy allows us to infuse all we do with a vitality and creativity that brings a deeper and more nourishing experience, regardless if it is a monumental event or simply the chopping of vegetables for a salad.

If you are pondering what to make for dinner….try this lovely and simple pesto recipe. You can adapt or modify it according to your type, and it is sublime!

Basil Pesto

• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2-3 cloves fresh garlic
• ¼ cup pecorino romano grated cheese
• Olive Oil (as much as you need for the proper consistency

Dr. D’Adamo explains the relationship between your secretor status and your immune system. (Excerpted from IfHI 2010 Micro-Conference and Certification testing in Nashville, TN) (6:05)

When the temperature starts to rise, there is nothing more refreshing than a frothy fruit smoothie. These cool, energizing drinks are packed with healthy antioxidants, fiber, and essential nutrients. We’ve put together a list of our favorites for each blood type and GenoType. Add a scoop of D’Adamo’s Protein Blend and a teaspoon of ARA 6 Powder for a power packed snack! A traditional blender, not a food processor, works best for whipping up these treats, and of course, feels free to adjust the liquid/solid ratio to your taste.

Blood Type O - Banana Fig Smoothie:
Blend ingredients for 3-4 minutes in a blender.

• ½ cup cold almond milk (more if a thinner smoothie is preferred)
• 1 medium sized banana (cut into chunks and freeze before preparing)
• 4 fresh figs (peeled)

• ½ cup cold soy milk (more if a thinner smoothie is preferred)
• 1 ½ cups of mixed frozen berries (blackberries, strawberries, blueberries)

• ½ cup of cold skim milk (more if a thinner smoothie is preferred)
• 1 medium size banana (cut into chunks and freeze before preparing)
• 1 small peach (sliced, peeled and pitted)
• ¼ cup of frozen blueberries

• 1 cup of cold carrot juice (more if a thinner smoothie is preferred)
• 1 cup of fresh pineapple, cut into small chunks
• ½ cup of plain unsweetened yogurt

• ½ cup of cold pineapple juice (more if a thinner smoothie is preferred)
• 1 medium banana (cut into chunks and freeze before preparing)
• 1 mango (peeled, pitted and diced)

• ½ cup of cold rice milk (more if a thinner smoothie is preferred)
• 1 cup of frozen, pitted cherries
• 1 peach (sliced, peeled and pitted)

• ½ cup of cold almond milk (more if a thinner smoothie is preferred)
• 1 cup of frozen blueberries
• 1 nectarine (sliced, peeled and pitted)

• ½ cup of guava juice (more if a thinner smoothie is preferred)
• 1 cup of frozen raspberries

• ½ cup of almond milk or rice milk (more if a thinner smoothie is preferred)
• 1 cup of frozen strawberries
• 2 fresh apricots (peeled, pitted and sliced)

• ½ cup of plain unsweetened yogurt
• ½ cup of rice milk
• 1 ½ cups of mixed frozen berries (blueberry, raspberry, strawberry)

Maura Henninger, a student at the University of Bridgeport’s School of Naturopathic Medicine in Connecticut, is a member of the group doing a clinic rotation with Dr. D’Adamo.

She has been chronicling her experience in a blog entitled, The Shift. The title itself is a play-on-words, it’s about the clinic rotation shift, but also about the shift that Dr. D’Adamo is creating in health care. As part of the evolution of her blog, Maura has launched a new feature which is a monthly installment featuring case studies that focus on treatment plans and highlights D’Adamo Personalized Nutrition products.
http://theubshift.blogspot.com/

There are several groups sprouting up regarding the Blood Type Diet. This is Dr. Peter D'Adamo's group:
Blood Type Diet / Eat Right For Your Type

There is now a group based in France:
Hygiène de vie par les Groupes Sanguins

Here's a group based in London:
The Blood Type Diet

This group is based in Montreal, Canada:
Blood Type Diet

A new group out of New York has just started up.
"We are interested in the Genotype and Blood Type diets as published by Dr. Peter D'Adamo. We get together monthly in Manhattan for informal discussions. Come on down: learn new information, talk the 'language', and share experiences!"
NYC Genotype Diet Group

Event: D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition™ Support Group
Topic: Movie Night - "The Blood Type Diet Explained"
Featuring: Movie by Eric Morrison
When: Thursday, July 15, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Hosted by: Nancy Kuhn
Where: D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition™ Center, 213 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT
Admission: Free
RSVP: Please call Nancy Kuhn at (877) 226-8973 or email her at nancy@dadamo.com

Event: Lecture by Ginger Nash, ND, MIfHI
Topic: Personalized Medicine and Homeopathic Medicine
When: Thursday, September 30, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT
Admission: Free
RSVP: Please call Nancy Kuhn at (203) 761-0042 or email Melissa at melissa@dadamo.com