Blood Type Diet
Diet for Blood Type O
Foods that are MOST BENEFICIAL to blood type O’s are;
Meats and other Animal Products;
The O blood type are able to tolerate the most amount of meat of all the bloood types.
Beef, buffalo, lamb, mutton, offal such as heart and liver, veal and venison. The more stressful your life and job or the more demanding your exercise program, the better quality protein you should eat, particularly grass-fed organic.
Eggs (unless of indigenous African descent)
Seafood;
Cod, herring, mackerel, Rainbow trout, Red snapper, Salmon, Sardine, Snapper, Sole, White perch, Whitefish, Yellow perch
Dairy;
None!!
Vegetables;
Kale, collard greens, romaine lettuce, broccoli, spinach and silverbeet (These vegetables help blood clot, Type Os lack several clotting fractors and need vitamin K to assist in the process)
Artichoke (domestic and Jerusalem), Beet leaves, capsicums (especially red), chicory, dandelion, garlic, horseradish, kohlrabi, leeks, okra, onions, parsley, parsnips, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, seaweed and turnips.
Fruits;
Plums, prunes and figs. All dark red, blue and purple fruits, such as plums and blueberries, tend to cause an alkaline reaction the digestive tract, and therefore balance the high acidity of the Type Os digestive tract to reduce ulcers and irritations of the stomach lining.
Oils;
Olive oil, flaxseed oil
Nuts;
Pumpkin seeds, and walnuts
Grains;
None!!
Bread;
Essene bread, and Ezekiel bread
Beans;
Adzuki beans, Pinto beans and Black-eyed peas
Spices;
Dulse, Kelp (bladderwrack) and other seaweeds and iodized salt as they are rich sources of iodine which is necessary to regulate the thyroid gland)
Parsley, curry, cayenne pepper as they sooth the digestive tracts of O’s.
Carob, black or white pepper and turmeric.
Beverages;
Plain soda water
Foods that are allowed, but not necessarily helpful to O’s;
Meat;
Any meat except for those listed as not allowed (Type Os can efficiently digest and metabolize meats)
Seafood;
All kinds except those listed as not allowed. Cold-water fish are particularly good for Type Os. Many seafoods are also excellent sources of iodine, which regulates the thyroid function.
Dairy;
Butter, farmer, feta, mozzarella, goat cheese and soy milk.
O blood types should severely restrict the use of dairy products and eggs.
Vegetables;
All kinds, including tomatoes, (tomatoes agglutinate all other blood types), except those listed as not allowed
Fruits;
Grapefruit, most berries
All kinds except those listed as not allowed .
Fruits are not only an important source of fiber, minerals and vitamins, but they can be an excellent alternative to bread and pasta for Type Os.
Oils;
Canola oil, sesame oil (Type Os respond well to oils)
Nuts;
All kinds except those listed as not allowed. These foods should in no way take the place of high-protein meats, for O’s and as they are high in fat they may cause a problem if you are overweight.
Grains;
Amaranth, barley, buckwheat, rice, kamut, kasha, millet, rye, spelt
Condiments;
Chocolate, honey, cocao
Beverages;
Wine
Foods that are NOT allowed,
Meat;
Bacon, Ham, Goose, Pork
Seafood;
Barracuda, pickled herring, smoked salmon, caviar, octopus and squid.
Dairy;
All other dairy products and yoghurts
O blood types should severely restrict the use of dairy products and eggs.
Vegetables;
Goitrogens, such as the Brassica family; Cabbage, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, mustard greens, particularly when raw, as they inhibit thyroid function.
Alfalfa sprouts, Shiitake mushrooms and domestic mushrooms, fermented olives as they may aggravate the gut lining and are prone to mould which might aggravate hypersensitivity issues in an O.
Nightshade family, including; eggplant and potatoes as they may cause arthritic conditions in an O.
Corn, as it may affect the production of insulin, leading to obesity and diabetes in an O
Avocadoes and leeks.
Fruits;
Melons including rockmelon and honeydew as they have high mould counts which may aggravate allergies in the hypersensitive O type.
Oranges, mandarines, tangerines, strawberries, kiwis, lychees, blackberries and rhubarb as they may cause acidity in the already pro-acid stomach of an O.
Coconut and coconut containing products as O’s are extrememly sensitive to this fruit.
Oils;
Corn oil, peanut oil, cottonseed oil, coconut oil and safflower oil
Nuts;
Brazil, Cashew, Chestnuts, Peanuts and Peanut butter,
Pistachio, Poppy seeds, Sunflower
Grains;
All wheat products including; bulgur, durum, sprouted, white and whole-wheat, germ and bran, farina, couscous, seven-grains, spelt, or any products such as gluten flour, semolina, bread, pasta and noodles made with these grain products as O types don’t tolerate whole wheat products at all.
Corn, and corn flour, oat, oatbran and oat flour.
Bread;
Bagels, Wheat, Corn muffins, English muffins, High-protein bread, Multigrain bread, Oat bran muffins, Pumpernickel, Sprouted wheat bread, Wheat bran muffins, Whole wheat
bread, spelt or kamut.
Cereals;
Cornflakes, Cornmeal, Cream of wheat, Mixed grain, Oat bran, Oatmeal, Wheat
bran, Wheat germ, Shredded Wheat, Weetbix, Vitabrits
Beans;
Kidney beans, Navy beans, Lentils
Spices;
Black and white pepper, vinegar, capers, cinnamon, cornstarch, corn syrup, nutmeg, vanilla as they irritate the lining of the O gut.
Condiments;
Tomato sauce (Ketchup), pickles, mayonnaise, relish
Beverages;
Beer, coffee, distilled liquor, black tea
Diet for Blood Type B
Foods that are MOST BENEFICIAL to blood type B’s are;
Meats and other Animal Products;
Lamb, mutton, venison, rabbit, eggs (as these may help to boost the immune system)
Seafood;
Deep ocean and white fish such as; Mackerel, Monkfish, Orange Roughy, Red Snapper, Rainbow Trout, Salmon, Sardines, Sea Trout, Tuna
Dairy;
Cottage cheese, Fetta, Tasty cheese, Camembert, Brie, Goats cheese and milk, Kefir, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Milk, Yoghurt
Type B is the only blood type that can fully enjoy a variety of dairy foods. That’s because the primary sugar in the Type B antigen is D-galactosamine, which is the same sugar present in milk. However, if lactose intolerance is an issue, this does not apply, you will still be unable to digest dairy.
Vegetables;
Green leafy vegetables (These vegetables contain magnesium, which is an important antiviral agent to help Type Bs fight off viruses and autoimmune diseases). Beetroot and beetroot tops, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, capsicum, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant, kale, Lima beans, Shiitake mushroom, mustard greens, parsley, parsnips,
Jalapeno peppers and Sweet potatoes are also all beneficial for a B blood type.
Fruits;
Pineapples, pawpaw and papaya, as they contain enzymes that help Type Bs to digest their food more easily.
Also beneficial are; Bananas, cranberries, grapes and plums
Oils;
Olive
Nuts;
Walnuts
Grains;
Millet, Oatmeal, and Oat Bran flour, Puffed Rice, Rice and Rice flour, Spelt
Bread;
Brown rice bread, Essene bread, Millet and Rice Cakes
Spices;
Warming spices such as; Ginger, horseradish, curry and cayenne pepper
Beverages;
Ginger, peppermint, raspberry leaf, rose hips, sage, green teas (Generally Bs don’t gain huge benefits from most herbal teas.)
Ginseng (as it is seems to have a positive effect on the nervous system.)
Liquorice (as it has antiviral properties.)
Foods that are allowed, but not necessarily helpful to B’s;
Meat;
Beef, pheasant, turkey and veal
Seafood;
All kinds except those listed as not allowed
Dairy;
All kinds except those listed as not allowed
Vegetables;
All kinds except those listed as not allowed
Fruits;
All kinds except those listed as not allowed
Oils;
All kinds except those listed as not allowed
Nuts;
All kinds except those listed as not allowed. (Most nuts and seeds are not advisable for Type Bs. They contain lectins that interfere with Type B insulin production)
Grains;
All kinds except those listed as not allowed
Bread;
Gluten Free (unless it contains corn)
Spices;
All kinds except those listed as not allowed
Foods that are NOT allowed,
Meat;
Chicken, cornish hens, duck, goose, partridge, quail, pork
Chicken, and to some degree the other meats, contains a Blood Type B agglutinating lectin in its muscle tissue, which attack the bloodstream and potentially lead to strokes and immune disorders. It can also be a problem for those wanting to lose weight.
Seafood;
All shellfish (crab, shrimp, lobster, mussels, oysters, crayfish, clam, etc), anchovy, barracuda, beluga, eel, frog, lox, octopus, sea bass, snail, striped bass, turtle, yellowtail These seafood are poorly digested by Type Bs and contain lectins that are disruptive and may cause stress to the Type B system.
Dairy;
Blue cheese, Ice cream, cheese sticks or processed cheese.
Vegetables;
Tomatoes as they contain a lectin that irritates the stomach lining of B’ bpos.
Corn as it contains insulin- and metabolism-disrupting lectins for B’s
Olives as the mould in olives may trigger an allergic reaction.
Artichoke, avocado, corn, pumpkin, radishes, sprouts, tempeh, tofu,
Fruits;
Coconuts, persimmons, pomegranates, prickly pear, rhubarb, starfruit as they may interfere with your digestive system.
Oils;
Canola, corn, cottonseed, peanut, safflower, sesame, sunflower (The oils not allowed contain lectins that are damaging to the Type B digestive tract.)
Nuts;
Cashew, Hazelnut, Pinenut, Pistachio, Peanuts (including peanut butter), Poppy seeds,
Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds and sesame paste (tahini), Sunflower seeds
Grains;
Wheat of all kinds; bran, bulgur, durum, whole wheat, white, shredded wheat, cream of wheat or any products such as flour, bread, pasta and noodles made with these grain products. This is because wheat reduces insulin efficiency and failure to stimulate fat “burning” in B types.
Rye and any products such as flour, bread and noodles made with these grain products Rye contains a lectin that settles in the vascular system causing blood disorders and potentially strokes.
Buckwheat, corn (cornflakes, cornmeal) and any products such as flour, bread and noodles made with these grain products (These contribute to a sluggish metabolism, insulin irregularity, fluid retention and fatigue.)
Amaranth, barley, kasha, seven-grain, wild rice, couscous
Bread;
Bagels, muffins (corn and bran), bread (multi-grain rye, whole wheat), soba noodles, wild rice, couscous
Spices;
Barley malt sweeteners, corn syrup, cornstarch, cornflour, cinnamon (as sweet herbs tend to be stomach irritants to the B types)
Allspice, Almond extract, Gelatin, Pepper (black and white) and tapioca.
Condiments;
Tomato sauce (ketchup)
Beverages;
Aloe, corn silk, fenugreek, gentian, goldenseal, hops, linden, mullein, red clover, rhubarb, senna, shepherd’s purse, skullcap
Alcoholic spirits, Soda water, Soft drink
Diet for Blood Type A
Foods that are most beneficial to blood type A’s are:
Vegetables
Alfalfa Sprouts, Artichoke (Domestic, Jerusalem), Beetroot Leaves, Broccoli
Carrots, Chicory, Collard Greens, Dandelion, Escarole, Garlic, Horseradish
Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce (Romaine), Okra, Onions (Red, Spanish, Yellow)
Parsley, Parsnips, Pumpkin, Spinach, Swiss chard and Turnips
Vegetable oils
Extra virgin olive oil, Coconut oil
Deep ocean seafood
Mackerel, Monkfish, Orange Roughy, Red Snapper, Rainbow Trout, Salmon, Sardines, Sea Trout,
Legumes (beans and peas)
Adzuki, Black, Green, Pinto beans
Lentil Beans, Black eyed peas
Grains
Rice, Sprouted wheat, Buckwheat Kasha, Soba Noodles
Oat, Rice and Rye flours
Nuts and seeds
Pumpkin seeds and peanuts
Fruits
Apricots, Berries (Black, Blue, Boysenberries, Cranberries, Cherries), Figs (Dried or Fresh)
Grapefruit, Lemons, Pineapple, Prunes, Raisins
Cereals
Amaranth, Buckwheat and Kasha
Breads, muffins, and crackers
Essene Bread,
Rice Cakes
Juices
Apricot, Black Cherry, Grapefruit
Pineapple, Prune, Carrot, Celery
Spices
Barley Malt, Blackstrap Molasses, Garlic, Ginger
Miso, Soy Sauce Tamari
Condiments
Mustard
Herbal Teas
Alfalfa, Aloe, Burdock, Chamomile, Echinacea, Fenugreek
Ginger, Ginseng, Green Tea, Hawthorne, Milk Thistle
Rose Hips, St. John’s Wort, Slippery Elm, Valerian
Miscellaneous Beverages
Green Tea and Red Wine
Foods that blood type A should avoid are:
- All red meat including; Pork (bacon and ham), Beef, Lamb and only having chicken or turkey occasionally
- Shellfish, anchovies, smoked salmon, calamari, eel, scallops, octopus, mussels and only have snapper, swordfish and shark occasionally.
- Most dairy products (except; yoghurt, ricotta, mozzarella, fetta and goat’s cheese are allowed)
- Wheat products (bread flour, pasta)
- Vegetables: Cabbage (Chinese, Red, and White), Eggplant
- Legumes; Lima Beans, Kidney Beans,
- Mushrooms (Domestic, Shiitake),
- Olives (Black, Greek, Spanish)
- Capsicum (Green, Jalapeno, Red, Yellow),
- Potatoes (Red, Sweet, White),
- Tomatoes
Also try to limit your intake of these foods:
Fruits
Banana, Cantaloupe, Coconut, Honeydew
Mango, Orange, Papaya, Plantain, Rhubarb, and Tangerine
Fats and Oils
Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil
Peanut Oil, Safflower Oil and Sesame Oil
Nuts and Seeds
Brazil, Cashew and Pistachios
Beans and Legumes
Garbanzo, Kidney, Lima, Navy, Red and Tamarind Beans
Other beverages
Beer, Liquor, Seltzer Water
Soda (Club, Cola, Diet, etc.)