When she first consulted nutritionist Dina Khader, Irene Toovey was overweight, riddled with allergies, and ready to forgo dieting. With Khader"s individualized nutrition plan, Toovey lost more than 40 pounds and has never felt better. In this authoritative book, Khader and Toovey show how complementing a diet based on blood type with food-combining principles can help people maximize their health while also losing weight. Khader"s diet offers long-lasting solutions to any weight problem. Included are: -- Extensive meal plans with simple recipes for both weight loss and maintenance -- Reference food charts and a list of preferred products -- Guidelines for exercises -- Strategies for dining out