Blood Diet Food

8/8/2019 Blood Diet Food

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Diet Profile Allowed Limited

Food to avoid for

Weight Loss

purpose

Food that help

with Weight Loss

Type OHigh Protein:

Meat eaters

Meat

fish

vegetablesfruit

grains

beans

legumes

wheat

cornkidney beans

navy beans

lentils

cabbage

Brussels sprouts

cauliflowermustard greens

kelp

seafoodsalt

liver

red meatkale

spinach

broccoli

Type A Vegetarian

vegetables

tofu

seafood

grains

beans

legumesfruit

meat

dairy

kidney beans

lima beans

wheat

vegetable oilsoy foods

vegetablespineapple

Type BBalancedomnivore

meat (no chicken)

dairy

grains

beans

legumes

vegetablesfruit

corn

lentil

peanuts

sesame

seeds

buckwheatwheat

greens

eggs

venisonliver

licorice

tea

Type AB Mixed diet inmoderation

meat

seafood

dairy

tofu

beanslegumes

grainsvegetables

fruits

red meatkidney beans

lima beansseeds

corn

buckwheat

tofuseafood

dairygreens

kelp

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Michael Lam, MD, MPHwww.DrLam.com

Characteristics of Type O - Best on High Protein Diet

1. Thrive on intense physical exercise and animal proteins2. Do not do well with dairy and grain products3. Hardy digestive tract4. The leading factor in weight gain for Type Os is the gluten found in wheat germ and whole

wheat products.5. Type O have a tendency to have low levels of thyroid hormone and unstable thyroid

functions, which cause metabolic problems and weight gain.

6. Type O have high stomach-acid content, can digest meat easily.

Comments Most BeneficialFoodallowed

Food not allowed

Protein

The more stressfulyour job or demandingyour exercise program,the higher the grade ofprotein you should eat

Beef, Lam,Mutton, Veal,Venison

Type Os can efficientlydigest and metabolizemeats

Any meatexcept forthose listednot allowed

Bacon, Ham, Goose,Pork

Cold-water fish areexcellent for Type Os.Many seafoods arealso excellent sourcesof iodine, whichregulates the thyroidfunction.

Cod, herring,Mackerel

Any fish orseafoodexcept forthose listednot allowed

Barracuda, Pickledherring, Catfish,Smoked salmon,Caviar, Octopus,Conch

Dairy

Type Os need toseverely restrict theuse of dairy productsand eggs

Butter,Farmer, Feta,Mozzarella,Goat cheese,Soy Milk

All other dairyproducts and yogurts

FatType Os respond wellto oils

Olive Oil,Flaxseed oil

Canola oil,Sesame Oil

Corn oil, Peanut oil,Cottonseed oil,

Safflower oil

Nuts

These foods should inno way take the placeof high-protein meats,and they are high in fatespecially if you areoverweight.

Pumpkin seeds,Walnuts

All kindsexcept thoselisted notallowed

Brazil, Cashew,Peanut, Pistachios,Poppy Seeds


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Beans

Type Os don't utilizebeans particularly well.They tend to makemuscle tissue slightlyless acidic and inhibitthe metabolism of

other nutrients.

Aduke beans,Azuki beans, Pintobeans, Black-eyedpeas


Beans - copper,kidney, navy,tamarine. Lentils -domestic, green, red.

GrainsType Os do nottolerate whole wheatproducts at all.

Essene Bread,Ezekiel Bread

Amaranth,Barley,Buckwheat,Rice, Kamut,Kasha, Millet,Rye, Spelt

Corn, Gluten,Graham, Wheat(Bulgur, Durum,Sprouted, white andwhole, Germ andBran) farina, Oat,Seven-grains, or anyproducts such asflour, bread andnoodles made withthese grain products

VegetablesThese vegetablesinhibit the thyroidfunction for Type Os

Brassica family:Cabbage, Brusselssprouts, cauliflower,mustard greens

These vegetables helpblood clot, Type Oslack several clottingfractors and needvitamin K to assist inthe process

Kale, collardgreens, romainelettuce, broccoli,spinach

These vegetables

irritate the digestivetract and the high moldcount can aggravateType O hypersensitivityproblems.

Alfalfa sprouts,shiitake mushrooms,fermented olives

These vegetables cancause arthriticconditions in Type Os

Nightshades:eggplant, potatoes

This vegetable affectthe production ofinsulin, often lead toobesity and diabetesfor the Type Os.

Corn

This fruit agglutinate allblood types but TypeOs.

Tomatoes

Artichoke,Chicory,Dandelion, Garlic,

All kindsexcept thoselisted not

avocado


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Horseradish, Kale,Leek, Okra,Onions, Parsley,Parsnips, RedPeppers, Sweetpotatoes,

Pumpkin,seaweed, turnips

allowed

Fruits

Dark red, blue andpurple fruits tend tocause an alkalinereaction the digestivetract, and thereforebalance the highacidity of the Type Osdigestive tract toreduce ulcers andirritations of the

stomach lining.

Plums, prunes,figs

These fruits containhigh mold counts whichcan aggravate Type Oshypersensitivityproblems (allergies)

Melons, cantaloupe,honeydew

These fruits are high inacid content which mayirritate the acidicstomach of Type Os

Grapefruit,most berries

Oranges, tangerinesand strawberries,blackberries,Rhubarb

Fruits are not only an

important source offiber, minerals andvitamins, but they canbe an excellentalternative to breadand pasta for Type Os


Type Os are extremelysensitive to this fruit.

coconut and coconut-containing products

Spices Rich source of Iodineto regulate the thyroidgland

Kelp-basedseasonings,iodized salt

Soothing to thedigestive tracts of TypeOs

Parsley, curry,cayenne pepper

Irritants to the Type Ostomach

White and blackpepper, vinegar,capers, cinnamon,Cornstarch, Cornsyrup, Nutmeg,


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Vanilla

Condimentschocolate,honey, cocao

Ketchup, pickles,mayonnaise, relish

BeveragesSeltzer water,

Club soda and tea

beer, wineCoffee, Distilled

liquor, Black Tea

Characteristics of Type A - Best on Vegetarian Diet


Food not allowed

Meats andPoultry

Type As shouldeliminate all meatsfrom their diet.

Chicken,Cornish hens,Turkey

Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veal,Venison, Duck, Goose

Seafood

Carp, Cod,Grouper, Mackerel,Monkfish, Pickerel,Red snapper,Rainbow trout,Salmon, Sardine,Sea trout, Silverperch, Snail,Whitefish, YellowPerch


Anchovy, Barracuda,Beluga, Bluefish, Bluegillbass, Catfish, Caviar,Clam, Conch, Crab,Crayfish, Eel, Flounder,Frog, Gray sole,Haddock, Hake, Halibut,Herring, Lobster, Lox,Mussels, Octopus,Oysters, Scallop, Shad,Shrimp, Sold, Squid,Striped bass, Tilefish,

Turtle

Dairy

Most dairyproducts are notdigestible for TypeAs

Yogurt,Mozzarella,Feta, Goatcheese, Goatmilk, Kefir,Ricotta,String cheese

All other cheeses andmilk

FatsFlaxseed oil, Oliveoil

Canola Oil,Cod liver oil

Oil of corn, cottonseed,peanut, safflower andsesame

NutsPeanuts, PumpkinSeeds


Brazil nuts, cashews,Pistachios

Beans These beans cancause a decreasein insulinproduction for

Beans - copper,garbanzo, kidney, lima,navy, red, tamarind


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Type As.

Type As thrive onthe vegetableproteins found inbeans and

legumes

Beans (Aduke,Azuki, Black,Green, Pinto, Redsoy), Lentils and

Black-eyed peas


Grains

Type As generallydo well on cerealsand grains. Selectthe moreconcentratedwhole grainsinstead of instantand processedcereals.

Amaranth,Buckwheat

Cream of wheat, Familia,Farina, Granola, Grapenuts, Wheat germ,Seven grain, Shreddedwheat, Wheat bran,Durum wheat

Bread &Noodles

Type As have awonderfulselection andchoices in grainsand pastas

Bread (Essene,

Ezekiel, Soya flour,Sprouted wheat),Rice cakes, Flour(Oat, Rice, Rye),Soba Noodles,Pasta (Artichoke)


English muffins, Bread(High-protein wholewheat, Multi-grain),Matzos, pumpernickel,Wheat bran muffins,Flour (white, wholewheat), Pasta(Semolina, spinach)

Vegetables

Type As are verysensitive to thesevegetables. Theyhave a strongdeleterious effecton the Type A

digestive tract.

Peppers, olives,Potatoes, Sweetpotatoes, Yams, Allkinds of cabbage,Tomatoes, Lima beans,Eggplant, Mushroom

These vegetablesenhance theimmune system ofType As

Garlic, Onions,Broccoli, carrots,collard greens,kale, pumpkin,spinach

Vegetables arevital to the Type Adiet, providingminerals, enzymesand Antioxidants.Eat vegetables inas natural a stateas possible (raw orsteamed) topreserve their fullbenefits

Artichoke, Chicory,Greens (Dandelion,Swiss Chard),Horseradish, Leek,

Romaine, Okra,Parsley, AlfalfaSprouts, Tempeh,Tofu, Turnip

All kindsexcept those

listed notallowed

Fruits Most fruits areallowed for TypeAs, although try to

Berries(blackberries,blueberries,



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emphasize morealkaline fruits canhelp to balance thegrains that areacid forming inType As muscle

tissues

boysenberries,cranberries),plums, Prunes,Figs

allowed

High mold countsof these fruitsmake it hard forType As to digest

Melons, cantaloupe,honeydew

Type As don't dowell on these fruits

Mangoes, papaya,Bananas, Coconuts

These fruits arestomach irritant forType As, and theyalso interfere withthe absorption ofminerals.

Orange, Rhubarb,Tangerines

The digestiveenzyme in this fruitis an excellentdigestive aid forType As

Pineapples,Cherries, Apricots

These fruits exhibitalkalinetendencies afterdigestion which

has a positiveeffects on theType A stomach

Grapefruit, Lemon

Spices

The rightcombination ofspices can bepowerful immune-system boostersfor Type As

Tamari, miso,soysauce, garlic,ginger

Good source ofiron, a mineral thatis lacking in theType A Diet

Blackstrapmolasses

Avoid thesebecause the acidstend to causestomach liningirritation

Vinegar, Pepper (black,cayenne, white), Capers,Plain Gelatin,Wintergreen

Condiments These products Ketchup, Mayonnaise,


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should be avoidedbecause Type Ashave low levels ofstomach acid

Pickles, Relish,Worcestershire sauce

Beverages

These beverages

help to improvethe immunesystems for TypeAs

Hawthorn, Aloe,

Alfalfa, Burdock,Echinacea, Greentea, Red wine (1glass / day)

These beverageshelp Type As toincrease theirstomach-acidsecretions

Ginger, Slipperyelm, Coffee (1 cup /day)

These don't suitthe digestivesystem of TypeAs, nor do theysupport theimmune system

Beer, Distilled liquor,

Seltzer water, Soda,Black Tea

Characteristics of Type B - Best on Balanced Omnivores Diet

CommentsMostBeneficial Food allowed Food not allowed

Meat andPoultry

These meats contains aType B blood agglutinatinglectin.

Chicken, Cornishhens, Duck,Goose, Patridge,Quail, Pork

These meats help to boostthe immune system

lamb, mutton,Venison,Rabbit

Give up chicken, but usethese meats instead

Beef,Pheasant,

Turkey, Veal

SeafoodDeep-ocean fish and whitefish are great for Type Bs

Cod, Salmon,Flounder,Halibut, Sole,Trout


These seafood are poorlydigested by Type Bs. They

All Shellfish (crab,shrimp, lobster,


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are disruptive to the Type Bsystem.

mussels, oysters,crayfish, clam, etc),Anchovy,Barracuda, Beluga,Eel, Frog, Lox,Octopus, Sea bass,

Snail, Striped bass,Turtle, yellowtail

Dairy

Type B is the only blood typethat can fully enjoy a varietyof dairy foods. That'sbecause the primary sugar inthe Type B antigen is D-galactosamine, the verysame sugar present in milk.

Cottagecheese,Farmer, Feta,Goat cheeseand milk,Kefir,Mozzarella,Ricotta, Milk,Yogurt


American cheese,Blue cheese, Icecream, stringcheese

FatsThe oils not allowed containlectins that are damaging tothe Type B digestive tract.

Olive

Canola, Corn,Cottonseed,Peanut, Safflower,Sesame, Sunflower

Nuts

Most nuts and seeds are notadvisable for Type Bs. Theycontain lectins that interferewith Type B insulinproduction


Cashews, Filberts,Pine, Pistachio,Peanuts, Pumpkinseeds, Sesameseeds, Sunflowerseeds

Beans

These beans interfere with

the production of insulin forType Bs.

Lentils, garbanzos,black-eyed peas,

Beans (pintos,aduke, Azuki,Black)

Grains

Wheat reduce insulinefficiency and failure tostimulate fat "burning" inType Bs

Wheat (bran, germbulgur, durum,whole and white),Shredded wheat,Cream of wheat orany products suchas flour, bread andnoodles made withthese grain

products

Rye contain a lectin thatsettles in the vascular systemcausing blood disorders andpotentially strokes.

Rye and anyproducts such asflour, bread andnoodles made withthese grainproducts

These contribute to a Buckwheat, Corn


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sluggish metabolism, insulinirregulariry, fluid retentionand fatigue.

(cornflakes,cornmeal) and anyproducts such asflour, bread andnoodles made withthese grain

products

Millet,Oatmeal(Bran, flour),Puffed Rice,Rice (bran,flour), Spelt


Amaranth, Barley,Kasha, Seven-grain, Wild rice,Couscous

Bread

Bread (Brownrice,Essence,Ezekiel,WASA), FinCrisp, Millet,Rice cakes


allowed

Bagels, Muffins(Corn and Bran),Bread (Multi-grainRye, Whole wheat),Soba Nooldes,Wild Rice,Couscous

Vegetables

This vegetable contain alectins that irritage thestomach lining of Type Bs.

Tomatoes

This vegetable has insulin-and metabolism-upsettinglectins for Type Bs

Corn

The mold in this can triggerallergic reactions

Olive

These vegetables containmagnesium, an importantantiviral agent to help TypeBs fight off viruses andautoimmune diseases

Green leafyvegetables


Artichoke,Avocado, Corn,Olives, Pumpkin,Radishes, Sprouts,Tempeh, Tofu,Tomato

Fruits

Pineappple has enzymesthat help Type Bs to digesttheir food more easily.

Pineapples

Avoid these fruits for they

interfere with your digestivesystem

Coconuts,Persimmons,

Pomegranates,Prickly pear,Rhubarb, Starfruit

Bananas,Cranberries,Grapes,Papaya,Plums



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Spices

Sweet herbs tend to bestomach irritants to the TypeBs

Barley maltsweeteners, cornsyrup, Cornstarch,Cinnamon

Type B do best with warmingherbs

Ginger,

horseradish,curry,cayennepepper


Avoid these spices also

Allspice, Almondextract, Gelatin,Pepper (black andwhite)

Condiments Ketchup

Beverages

Generally Type Bs don't reapoverwhelming benefits frommost herbal teas.

Ginger,Peppermint,Raspberryleaf, Rosehips, Sage,Green Teas

Aloe, Coltsfoot,Corn silk,Fenugreek,Gentian,Goldenseal, Hops,Linden, Mullein,Red clover,Rhubarb, Senna,Shepherd's purse,Skullcap

This is highly recommendedfor Type Bs because itseems to have a positiveeffect on the nervous system.

Ginseng

This has antiviral properties. LicoriceDistilled liquor,Seltzer water, Soda

Characteristics of Type AB - Best on Mixed Diet in moderation


Food not allowed

Meat andPoultry

Type AB do notproduce enoughstomach acid toeffectively digesttoo much animalprotein. So the keyis portion size andfrequency.

Lamb, mutton, rabbit, turkey

All kindsexceptthoselistednotallowed

Beef, Chicken,Cornish Hens,Duck, Goose, Pork,

Patridge, Veal,Venison, Quail

Cured meats cancause stomachcancer Type ABswith low levels ofstomach acid


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Seafood

If you have familyhistory of breast

cancer, introducesnails (Helixpomatia) into yourdiet

Tuna, Cod, Grouper, Hake,Mackerel, Mahimahi,

Monkfish, Ocean Perch, Pike,Porgy, Trout, Red Snapper,Sailfish, Pickerel, Sardine,Shad, Snail, Sturgeon

All kindsexcept

thoselistednotallowed

All Shellfish (crab,shrimp, lobster,mussels, oysters,crayfish, clam, etc),Anchovy,Barracuda, Beluga,

Bluegill Bass,Flounder, Haddock,Halibut, Herring,Eel, Frog, Lox,Octopus, Sea bass,Striped bass,Turtle, Yellowtail

Dairy

Cultured andsoured productsare easily digested

for Type ABs

Yogurt, Kefir, Non-fat sourcream, egg, Mozzarella, Goatcheese and milk, Ricotta

All kindsexceptthoselisted

notallowed

American Cheese,Blue cheese, Brie,Buttermilk,Camembert, Icecream, Parmesan,

Provolone,Sherbet, WholeMilk

Fats Use sparingly Olive

Oil (Corn,Cottonseed,Safflower, Sesame,Sunflower)

Nuts

Powerful immunebooster for Type Aand Type AB

Peanut, Walnuts

Type Abs tend to

suffer fromgallbladderproblems, so nutbutters arepreferable to wholenuts. Also eatsmall amounts withcaution.


Filberts, Poppyseeds, Pumpkinseeds, Sesameseeds, Sunflowerseeds

Beans These beans areimportant cancer-fighting food forType AB. They are

known to containcancer-fightingantioxidants.

Lentils

These beans slowinsulin productionin Type AB.

Kidney beans,Lima Beans

Beans (navy, pinto, red, soy) All kindsexcept

Beans (Aduke,Azuki, Black, Fava,


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thoselistednotallowed

Garbanzo) Black-eyed Peas

Grains

The inner kernel of

the wheat grain ishighly acid formingfor Type AB.Wheat is notadviced if Type ABis trying to loseweight. The innerkernel of wheatgrain is alkaline inType Os and Bs, itbecomes acidic inType As and AB.

Millet, Oat bran, Oatmeal,Rice Bran, Puffed rice, Rye,Speltand sprouted wheat andany products such as flour,bread and noodles made withthese grain products


Buckwheat, Corn(any products suchas flour, bread andnoodles made withthese ), Kamut,Kasha, sobanoodles, Artichokepasta

Type AB benefitsfrom a diet rich inrice rather thanpasta

All kinds of Rice and anyproducts such as flour, breadand noodles made with these

Vegetables

Fresh vegetablesare an importantsource ofphytochemicalswhich have a toniceffect in cancerand heart diseaseprevention, thesediseases afflict

Type AB moreoften as a result ofweaker immunesystem.

Broccoli, Beets, Cauliflower,Celery, Green Leafy Vegs,Cucumber, Eggplant, Garlic,Maitake Mushroom, Parsley,Parsnips, Sweet potatoes,Alfalfa Sprouts, Tempeh,

Tofu, All types of Yams

All kindsexceptthoselistednot

allowed

Artichoke,Avocado, All thypeof Corns, LimaBeans, BlackOlives, All kind ofBell Peppers,Radishes, Mung

Bean Sprouts,Radish Sprouts

Fruits Emphasize themore alkaline fruitsto balance thegrains that are acidforming in Type ABmuscle tissues

All kinds of Grapes andPlums, Berries (cranberries,Gooseberries, Loganberries),Cherries

Tropical fruits

doesn't agree withType AB. Butpineapple is anexcellent digestiveaid for Type AB.

PineapplesMangoes, Guava,Coconuts, Bananas

Oranges arestomach irritant forType AB, they also

Grapefruits, Lemons Oranges


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interfere with thabsorption ofimportant minerals.But Grapefuritexhibit alkalinetendencies after

digestion. Andlemons aiddigestion andclearing mucusfrom the system.

Vitamin C-richfruits help prevenstomach cancerbecause of theantioxidantproperties ofvitamin cup

Kiwi


Spices

Sea salt and kelpshould be used inplace of salt. Kelphas immenselypositive heart andimmune systembenefits

Kelp, Miso, Curry


Allspice, Almondextract, Anise,Barley Malt,Capers,Cornstarch, cornsyrup, Gelatin,Tapioca

The ingredients areacidic

Vinegar, Pepper(white, black,cayenne, redflakes)

This is a potenttonic and naturalantibiotic for TypeAB.

Garlic, Horseradish, Parsley

Beverages Type AB employedthese herbal teasto rev up theimmune system.

Alfalfa, burdock, Chamomile,Echinacea, Green tea

These herbal teasand beveragesbuild protectionsagainstcardiovasculardisease andcancer.

Hawthorn, Licorice, Red wine

(1 glass/day)

These herbal teasaid in absorption ofiron and prevenanemia

Dandelion, Burdock root,Strawberry leaf


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Coffee increasestomach acid andhas the sameenzymes found insoy.

Coffee or Decaf Coffee (1 cup/ day) and alternate day usegreen tea

Distilled Liquor,Sodas, Black Tea

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