Blood Type Diet - Type O Michael Lam, MD, MPH www.DrLam.
com Characteristics of Type O - Best on High Protein Diet 1. Thrive on intense physical exercise and animal proteins 2. Do not do well with dairy and grain products 3. Hardy digestive tract 4. 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 The more stressful your job or demanding your exercise program, the higher the grade of protein you should eat Most Beneficial Food allowed Food not allowed
Beef, Lam, Mutton, Veal, Venison
Protein
Type Os can efficiently digest and metabolize meats
Any meat except for those Bacon, Ham, Goose, Pork listed as not allowed
Cold-water fish are excellent for Type Os. Many seafoods are also excellent sources of iodine, which regulates the thyroid function.
Cod, herring, Mackerel
Any fish or seafood except for those listed as not allowed
Barracuda, Pickled herring, Catfish, Smoked salmon, Caviar, Octopus, Conch
Dairy
Type Os need to severely restrict the use of dairy products and eggs
Butter, Farmer, Feta, Mozzarella, Goat cheese, Soy Milk Canola oil, Sesame Oil
All other dairy products and yogurts
Fat
Type Os respond well to oils
Olive Oil, Flaxseed oil
Corn oil, Peanut oil, Cottonseed oil, Safflower oil
Nuts
These foods should in no way take the place of high-protein meats, and they are high in fat especially if you are overweight. Type Os don't utilize beans particularly well. They tend to
Pumpkin seeds, Walnuts
All kinds except those listed as not allowed
Brazil, Cashew, Peanut, Pistachios, Poppy Seeds
Beans
Aduke beans, Azuki beans, Pinto beans,
All kinds except those listed as
Beans - copper, kidney, navy, tamarine. Lentils -
make muscle tissue slightly less Black-eyed peas acidic and inhibit the metabolism of other nutrients.
not allowed
domestic, green, red.
Grains
Type Os do not tolerate whole wheat products at all.
Essene Bread, Ezekiel Bread
Amaranth, Barley, Buckwheat, Rice, Kamut, Kasha, Millet, Rye, Spelt
Corn, Gluten, Graham, Wheat (Bulgur, Durum, Sprouted, white and whole, Germ and Bran) farina, Oat, Seven-grains, or any products such as flour, bread and noodles made with these grain products Brassica family: Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, mustard greens
These vegetables inhibit the thyroid function for Type Os
These vegetables help blood clot, Type Os lack several clotting fractors and need vitamin K to assist in the process These vegetables irritate the digestive tract and the high mold count can aggravate Type O hypersensitivity problems. Vegetables These vegetables can cause arthritic conditions in Type Os This vegetable affect the production of insulin, often lead to obesity and diabetes for the Type Os. This fruit agglutinate all blood types but Type Os.
Kale, collard greens, romaine lettuce, broccoli, spinach
Alfalfa sprouts, shiitake mushrooms, fermented olives
Nightshades: eggplant, potatoes
Corn
Tomatoes
Artichoke, Chicory, Dandelion, Garlic, Horseradish, Kale, Leek, All kinds except Okra, Onions, Parsley, those listed as Parsnips, Red Peppers, not allowed Sweet potatoes, Pumpkin, seaweed, turnips Dark red, blue and purple fruits tend to cause an alkaline Plums, prunes, figs reaction the digestive tract, and therefore balance the high acidity of the Type Os digestive
avocado
Fruits
tract to reduce ulcers and irritations of the stomach lining. These fruits contain high mold counts which can aggravate Type Os hypersensitivity problems (allergies) These fruits are high in acid content which may irritate the acidic stomach of Type Os 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 Type Os are extremely sensitive to this fruit. Rich source of Iodine to regulate the thyroid gland Kelp-based seasonings, iodized salt
Melons, cantaloupe, honeydew
Grapefruit, most berries
Oranges, tangerines and strawberries, blackberries, Rhubarb
All kinds except those listed as not allowed
coconut and coconutcontaining products
Spices
Soothing to the digestive tracts Parsley, curry, cayenne of Type Os pepper White and black pepper, vinegar, capers, cinnamon, Cornstarch, Corn syrup, Nutmeg, Vanilla chocolate, honey, cocao Seltzer water, Club soda Wine and tea Ketchup, pickles, mayonnaise, relish Beer, Coffee, Distilled liquor, Black Tea
Irritants to the Type O stomach
Condiments
Beverages
