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Simpler List
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
pineapple
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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
All kindsexcept thoselisted notallowed
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
All kindsexcept thoselisted notallowed
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
Comments Most BeneficialFoodallowed
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
All kindsexcept thoselisted notallowed
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
All kindsexcept thoselisted notallowed
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
All kindsexcept thoselisted notallowed
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)
All kindsexcept thoselisted notallowed
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,
All kindsexcept thoselisted not
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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
All kindsexcept thoselisted notallowed
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
All kindsexcept thoselisted notallowed
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
All kindsexcept thoselisted notallowed
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
All kindsexcept thoselisted notallowed
Amaranth, Barley,Kasha, Seven-grain, Wild rice,Couscous
Bread
Bread (Brownrice,Essence,Ezekiel,WASA), FinCrisp, Millet,Rice cakes
All kindsexcept thoselisted not
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
All kindsexcept thoselisted notallowed
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
All kindsexcept thoselisted notallowed
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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
All kindsexcept thoselisted notallowed
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
Comments Most BeneficialFoodallowed
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.
All kindsexceptthoselistednotallowed
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
All kindsexceptthoselistednotallowed
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
All kindsexceptthoselistednotallowed
Spices
Sea salt and kelpshould be used inplace of salt. Kelphas immenselypositive heart andimmune systembenefits
Kelp, Miso, Curry
All kindsexceptthoselistednotallowed
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