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Characteristics of Type O - Best on High Protein Diet

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Thrive on intense physical exercise and animal proteins

Do not do well with dairy and grain products
Hardy digestive tract
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.

Protein

Dairy

Food
allowed

Food not allowed

Type Os can efficiently

digest and metabolize
meats

Any meat
except for
those listed
as not
allowed

Bacon, Ham, Goose,

Pork

Cold-water fish are

excellent for Type Os. Many
seafoods are also excellent
sources of iodine, which
regulates the thyroid
function.

Any fish or
seafood
except for
those listed
as not
allowed

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

Comments

Most Beneficial

The more stressful your job

or demanding your exercise
program, the higher the
grade of protein you should
eat

Beef, Lam, Mutton,

Veal, Venison

Type Os need to severely

restrict the use of dairy
products and eggs

Cod, herring,
Mackerel

Butter,
Farmer,
Feta,
All other dairy products
Mozzarella,
and yogurts
Goat
cheese,
Soy Milk

Fat

Olive Oil, Flaxseed

Type Os respond well to oils
oil

Canola oil, Corn oil, Peanut oil,

Sesame Oil Cottonseed oil,
Safflower oil

Nuts

These foods should in no

way take the place of highprotein meats, and they are
high in fat especially if you
are overweight.

Pumpkin seeds,
Walnuts

All kinds
except
those listed
as not
allowed

Brazil, Cashew, Peanut,

Pistachios, Poppy
Seeds

Beans

Type Os don't utilize beans

particularly well. They tend
to make muscle tissue
slightly less acidic and
inhibit the metabolism of
other nutrients.

Aduke beans, Azuki

beans, Pinto beans,
Black-eyed peas

All kinds
except
those listed
as not
allowed

Beans - copper, kidney,

navy, tamarine. Lentils domestic, green, red.

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, Sevengrains, or any products
such as flour, bread and
noodles made with
these grain products

Grains

Type Os do not tolerate

whole wheat products at all.

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

Vegetables

Kale, collard greens,

romaine lettuce,
broccoli, spinach

These vegetables irritate

the digestive tract and the
high mold count can
aggravate Type O
hypersensitivity problems.

Alfalfa sprouts, shiitake

mushrooms, fermented
olives

These vegetables can

cause arthritic conditions in
Type Os

Nightshades: eggplant,
potatoes

This vegetable affect the

production of insulin, often
lead to obesity and diabetes
for the Type Os.

Corn

This fruit agglutinate all

blood types but Type Os.

Tomatoes
Artichoke, Chicory,
Dandelion, Garlic,
Horseradish, Kale,
Leek, Okra, Onions,
Parsley, Parsnips,
Red Peppers, Sweet
potatoes, Pumpkin,

All kinds
except
those listed
as not
allowed

avocado

seaweed, turnips
Dark red, blue and purple
fruits 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.

Fruits

Plums, prunes, figs

These fruits contain high

mold counts which can
aggravate Type Os
hypersensitivity problems
(allergies)

Melons, cantaloupe,
honeydew

These fruits are high in acid

content which may irritate
the acidic stomach of Type
Os

Grapefruit,
most
berries

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

All kinds
except
those listed
as not
allowed

Type Os are extremely

sensitive to this fruit.

Spices

coconut and coconutcontaining products

Rich source of Iodine to

regulate the thyroid gland

Kelp-based
seasonings, iodized
salt

Soothing to the digestive

tracts of Type Os

Parsley, curry,
cayenne pepper
White and black pepper,
vinegar, capers,
cinnamon, Cornstarch,
Corn syrup, Nutmeg,
Vanilla

Irritants to the Type O

stomach

Condiments

Beverages

Oranges, tangerines
and strawberries,
blackberries, Rhubarb

Seltzer water, Club

soda and tea

chocolate,
honey,
cocao

Ketchup, pickles,
mayonnaise, relish

Wine

Beer, Coffee, Distilled

liquor, Black Tea

TIPS FROM DR. LAM

I have found that combining your specific blood type diet along with choosing the right food from my food
choice table, you will find excellent success. I encourage you to combine the use of the two.

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