Blood Type Diet - Type A

Michael Lam, MD, MPH www.DrLam.com

Characteristics of Type A - Best on Ve etarian Diet

Comments Type As should eliminate all meats from their diet. Most Beneficial !ood allowed Chicken, Cornish hens, Turkey !ood not allowed

Meats and Po"ltry

Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veal, Venison, Duck, Goose Ancho$y, Barracuda,

Carp, Cod, Grouper, ackerel, All kinds e'cept those listed as not allo"ed onkfish, Pickerel, !ed snapper, #eafood !ainbo" trout, #almon, #ardine, #ea trout, #il$er perch, #nail, %hitefish, &ello" Perch

Belu(a, Bluefish, Blue(ill bass, Catfish, Ca$iar, Clam, Conch, Crab, Crayfish, )el, *lounder, *ro(, Gray sole, +addock, +ake, +alibut, +errin(, Lobster, Lo', ussels, ,ctopus, ,ysters, #callop, #had, #hrimp, #old, #-uid, #triped bass, Tilefish, Turtle &o(urt,

ost dairy Dairy products are not di(estible for Type As

o..arella, *eta, Goat cheese, Goat milk, /efir, !icotta, #trin( cheese *la'seed oil, ,li$e oil Peanuts, Pumpkin #eeds Canola ,il, Cod li$er oil All kinds e'cept those ,il of corn, cottonseed, peanut, safflo"er and sesame Bra.il nuts, cashe"s, Pistachios All other cheeses and milk

!ats

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listed as not allo"ed These beans can cause a decrease Beans in insulin production for Type As. Type As thri$e on the $e(etable proteins found in beans and le(umes Type As (enerally do "ell on cereals and (rains. #elect the more %rains concentrated "hole (rains instead of instant and processed cereals. Bread 1)ssene, Type As ha$e a Bread & $oodles "onderful selection and choices in (rains and pastas ).ekiel, #oya flour, #prouted "heat2, !ice cakes, *lour 1,at, !ice, !ye2, #oba 3oodles, Pasta 1Artichoke2 Ve eta'les Type As are $ery sensiti$e to these $e(etables. They ha$e a stron( deleterious effect on the Type A di(esti$e tract. All kinds e'cept those listed as not allo"ed )n(lish muffins, Bread 1+i(h0protein "hole "heat, ulti0(rain2, at.os, pumpernickel, %heat bran muffins, *lour 1"hite, "hole "heat2, Pasta 1#emolina, spinach2 Peppers, oli$es, Potatoes, #"eet potatoes, &ams, All kinds of cabba(e, Tomatoes, Lima beans, )((plant, ushroom Amaranth, Buck"heat Cream of "heat, *amilia, *arina, Granola, Grape nuts, %heat (erm, #e$en (rain, #hredded "heat, %heat bran, Durum "heat Beans 1Aduke, A.uki, Black, Green, Pinto, !ed soy2, Lentils and Black0eyed peas All kinds e'cept those listed as not allo"ed Beans 0 copper, (arban.o, kidney, lima, na$y, red, tamarind

These $e(etables enhance the immune system of Type As Ve(etables are $ital to the Type A diet, pro$idin( minerals, en.ymes and Antio'idants. )at $e(etables in as natural a state as possible 1ra" or steamed2 to preser$e their full benefits !r"its ost fruits are allo"ed for Type As, althou(h try to emphasi.e more alkaline fruits can help to balance the (rains that are acid formin( in Type As muscle tissues +i(h mold counts of these fruits make it hard for Type As to di(est Type As don4t do "ell on these fruits These fruits are stomach irritant for Type As, and they also interfere "ith

Garlic, ,nions, Broccoli, carrots, collard (reens, kale, pumpkin, spinach

Artichoke, Chicory, Greens 1Dandelion, #"iss Chard2, +orseradish, Leek, !omaine, ,kra, Parsley, Alfalfa #prouts, Tempeh, Tofu, Turnip All kinds e'cept those listed as not allo"ed

Berries 1blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cranberries2, plums, Prunes, *i(s All kinds e'cept those listed as not allo"ed

elons, cantaloupe, honeyde"

an(oes, papaya, Bananas, Coconuts ,ran(e, !hubarb, Tan(erines

the absorption of minerals. The di(esti$e en.yme in this fruit is an e'cellent di(esti$e aid for Type As These fruits e'hibit alkaline tendencies after di(estion "hich has a positi$e effects on the Type A stomach The ri(ht combination of spices can be po"erful immune0 system boosters for Type As Good source of #pices iron, a mineral that Blackstrap is lackin( in the Type A Diet A$oid these because the acids tend to cause stomach linin( irritation These products should be a$oided Condiments because Type As ha$e lo" le$els of stomach acid Be(era es These be$era(es +a"thorn, Aloe, /etchup, ayonnaise, Pickles, !elish, %orcestershire sauce Vine(ar, Pepper 1black, cayenne, "hite2, Capers, Plain Gelatin, %inter(reen molasses Tamari, miso, soysauce, (arlic, (in(er Grapefruit, Lemon Pineapples, Cherries, Apricots

help to impro$e the immune systems for Type As These be$era(es help Type As to increase their stomach0acid secretions These don4t suit the di(esti$e system of Type As, nor do they support the immune system

Alfalfa, Burdock, )chinacea, Green tea, !ed "ine 15 (lass 6 day2

Gin(er, #lippery elm, Coffee 15 cup 6 day2

Beer, Distilled li-uor, #elt.er "ater, #oda, Black Tea

!ood Choice Ta'le

Carbohydrates Good Choice Bad Choice Reasons Most Tuber Vegetables - green Vitamins, Minerals, High glycemic vegetables leafy Antioxidants, fiber index (potatoes, tapioca) nions, !reen Antibacterial, nions, "hives, antiviral, !arlic anticarcinogenic %revents estrogen "abbage, #roccoli, dominance ($hich "auliflo$er causes cancer) High Vitamin " and Tomatoes (both ra$ lycopene for "A and coo&ed) prevention Tubor vegetables in moderation #eta "arotene (carrots, beets, s$eet good antioxidant potatoes) Vitamins, Minerals, 'ruits (banana, High glycemic Whole Fruits Antioxidants, fiber (atermelon) index )emon, )ime *eeps the body 'ruit +uices High sugar Reasons

al&aline ,oybean %roducts in "ancer prevention moderation %ineapples #romelain #lueberry, grapes %rotects the Heart #-Vitamins, Whole Grains -nsoluble fiber ,oluble fiber, )o$er ats, #arley (hite .ice "holesterol %asta made $ith )o$ to medium (hite 'lour duram $heat glycemic index #asmati .ice )o$ glycemic index Good Choice Reasons Bad Choice )egumes /uts 0eep $ater fish rganic 2ggs ,oluble fiber High in Monounsaturated fats High in mega 1 'atty Acid #est #iological Value %rotein for Human Monounsaturated fatty acid (lo$er chol), fibers %eanuts

content, lo$ fiber

High glycemic index High glycemic index Reasons Aflatoxin (carcinogen)

Protein

"oastal 'ish .ed Meats

Toxic Metals Acid forming, "arcinogenic, -ncrease Hormone Allegen, Hormone -ncrease "arcinogenic Reasons Hydrogenated il - carcinogenic Hydrogenated il - carcinogenic Hydrogenated il - carcinogenic -ncrease "hol Hydrogenated il - carcinogenic Acidic, high sugar High in sugar, high in

/uts

0airy ,hellfish Bad Choice Margarine

Fat

Good Choice

Reasons Monounsaturated Avocado fatty acid (lo$er chol) Monounsaturated live il fatty acid (lo$er chol) %olyunsaturated il High in mega 3 ($hen not heated) fatty acid

0eep 'ried 'ood "hips ,aturated 'ats%alm %olyunsaturated il $hen Heated ,oft 0rin&s 0esserts

,ugar

hydrogenated fats 2mpty calories, -ncrease T!, -nc "hol, 0ental "aries

+ere is a summary 7 ). #tart with )*-)+ lasses of room temperat"re p"re filtered water a day. Be(in in the mornin( "ith 8 (lasses of "ater to purify and hydrate your body from the o$erni(ht dehydration. Brin( a "ater bottle around "ith you durin( the day, and drink "ater "hene$er you feel thirsty. +. ,o"r car'ohydrates inta-e sho"ld comprise primarily of whole rain cereal, 'arley, and oats.These are lo" (lycemic inde' food that con$erts into su(ar once inside your body at a slo" and steady pace. !educe hi(h (lycemic carbohydrates intake such as rice, "heat, bread, pasta, and rice "hich con$erts into su(ar -uickly once taken in and cause a rise in blood su(ar le$el. #ustained intake of hi(h (lycemic food leads to obesity and adult onset diabetes and is a leadin( cause of a(in(. &ou don4t ha$e to a$oid all (rains, as it is a (ood source of ener(y. The key is to take (ood (rains and a$oid bad (rains. .. /-)* portions of (e eta'les sho"ld 'e ta-en. Choose above ground green leafy vegetables. Generally speakin(, the more colorful the $e(etable, the more anti0o'idant is inside and the better it is for you. A$oid $e(etables that (ro" under(round such as potato, yam, and carrots because they beha$e like hi(h (lycemic inde' type carbohydrates and leads to su(ar imbalance. 0. Lo" (lycemic inde' type fruits should be taken, such as apple or blueberry. Always ta-e whole fr"itsand a$oid fruit 9uices "hich are hi(h in su(ar and lo" in fiber. 1. Le "mes , or anic e s, and n"ts are e2cellent so"rce of protein. ,ne to t"o e((s a

day can be taken in "ithout si(nificant rise in blood cholesterol if you are healthy. 3. At least / o4 of cold water deep sea fish s"ch as salmon or t"na sho"ld 'e ta-en per wee-. This "ill pro$ide the body "ith the necessary ome(a : fatty acid as "ell as protein. #tay a"ay from fresh "ater or costal "ater fish "hich can be contaminated. *ree ran(e chicken is a (ood source of protein also and can be taken t"ice a "eek.

5. 6ed meat s"ch as 'eef sho"ld 'e restricted to once or twice a wee- , to ether with dessert s"ch as ice cream and ca-es. Try to take in beef that comes from cattle that are (rass fed instead of (rain fed in their diet. /. 7li(e or Canola 7il sho"ld 'e "sed in preparation of food. ;t contains mono0unsaturated fat . #tay a"ay from polyunsaturated fat that comes after processin(, such as corn oil, safflo"er oil, and sunflo"er oil. The commerciali.ation processes chan(es the structure of the fat and makes it harmful for the body. A(oid trans-fat that is found in mar(arine, cookies, and pastries as much as possible. ;t is the "orse type of fat, much "orse than the saturated fat you find in red meat.