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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Most Beneficial
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