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Blood Type Diet - Type O Michael Lam, MD, MPH www.DrLam.com Characteristics of Type O - Best on High Protein Diet 1. Th

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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.

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Food allowed

Food not allowed

The more stressful your job or demanding your exercise program, the higher the grade of protein you should eat

Beef, Lam, Mutton, Veal, Venison

Any meat

Protein

Type Os can efficiently digest and metabolize

except for those listed

meats

as not allowed

Cold-water fish are

Any fish or

excellent for Type Os. Many seafoods are also Cod, herring,

seafood except for

excellent sources of iodine, which regulates

those listed as not

the thyroid function.

Mackerel

allowed

Bacon, Ham, Goose, Pork

Barracuda, Pickled herring, Catfish, Smoked salmon, Caviar, Octopus, Conch

Dairy

Fat

Butter,

Type Os need to severely restrict the use

Farmer, Feta, Mozzarella,

of dairy products and eggs

Type Os respond well to oils

Goat cheese, Soy Milk Olive Oil, Flaxseed Canola oil, oil Sesame Oil

All other dairy products and yogurts

Corn oil, Peanut oil, Cottonseed oil, Safflower oil

These foods should in

Nuts

no way take the place of high-protein meats, and they are high in fat especially if you are

Pumpkin seeds,

All kinds except those

Brazil, Cashew, Peanut, Pistachios, Poppy Seeds

Walnuts

listed as not allowed

Aduke beans, Azuki beans, Pinto

All kinds except those

Beans - copper, kidney, navy,

listed as not allowed

tamarine. Lentils domestic, green, red.

overweight. Type Os don't utilize beans particularly well. Beans

They tend to make muscle tissue slightly

beans, Black-eyed less acidic and inhibit peas the metabolism of other nutrients.

Corn, Gluten, Graham, Wheat Amaranth,

Grains

Type Os do not tolerate Essene Bread, whole wheat products Ezekiel Bread at all.

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

(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

Vegetables

Brassica family: Cabbage, Brussels

These vegetables inhibit the thyroid function for Type Os These vegetables help

sprouts, cauliflower, mustard greens Kale, collard

blood clot, Type Os lack several clotting fractors and need vitamin K to assist in the process

greens, romaine lettuce, broccoli, spinach

These vegetables irritate the digestive

Alfalfa sprouts, shiitake mushrooms,

tract and the high mold count can aggravate

fermented olives

Type O hypersensitivity problems. These vegetables can

Nightshades: eggplant, potatoes

cause arthritic conditions in Type Os This vegetable affect the production of insulin, often lead to

Corn

obesity and diabetes for the Type Os. This fruit agglutinate all blood types but Type Os.

Tomatoes

Artichoke, Chicory, Dandelion, Garlic, Horseradish, Kale, Leek, Okra, Onions, Parsley,

All kinds except those

Parsnips, Red Peppers, Sweet

listed as not allowed

potatoes, Pumpkin, seaweed, turnips Fruits

Dark red, blue and purple fruits tend to cause an alkaline reaction the digestive tract, and therefore balance the high acidity

Plums, prunes, figs

avocado

of the Type Os digestive tract to reduce ulcers and irritations of the stomach lining. These fruits contain high mold counts which

Melons, cantaloupe, honeydew

can aggravate Type Os hypersensitivity problems (allergies) These fruits are high in acid content which may

Grapefruit,

irritate the acidic stomach of Type Os

most berries

Oranges, tangerines and strawberries, blackberries, Rhubarb

Fruits are not only an important source of fiber, minerals and

All kinds except those listed as not

vitamins, but they can be an excellent

allowed

alternative to bread and pasta for Type Os Type Os are extremely

coconut and coconut-

sensitive to this fruit.

containing products

Rich source of Iodine to Kelp-based regulate the thyroid seasonings,

Spices

gland

iodized salt

Soothing to the digestive tracts of Type

Parsley, curry,

Os

cayenne pepper White and black pepper, vinegar,

Irritants to the Type O stomach

capers, cinnamon, Cornstarch, Corn syrup, Nutmeg, Vanilla

Condiment

chocolate,

Ketchup, pickles,

s

honey, cocao

mayonnaise, relish

Beverages

Seltzer water, Club Wine soda and tea

Beer, Coffee, Distilled liquor, Black Tea