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Michael Lam, MD, MPH
www.DrLam.com
Characteristics of Type A - Best on Vegetarian Diet
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Comments |
Most
Beneficial |
Food
allowed |
Food
not allowed |
| Meats
and Poultry |
Type
As should eliminate all meats from their diet. |
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Chicken,
Cornish hens, Turkey |
Beef,
Pork, Lamb, Veal, Venison, Duck, Goose |
| Seafood |
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Carp,
Cod, Grouper, Mackerel, Monkfish, Pickerel, Red snapper, Rainbow trout,
Salmon, Sardine, Sea trout, Silver perch, Snail, Whitefish, Yellow Perch |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
Anchovy,
Barracuda, Beluga, Bluefish, Bluegill bass, Catfish, Caviar, Clam, Conch,
Crab, Crayfish, Eel, Flounder, Frog, Gray sole, Haddock, Hake, Halibut,
Herring, Lobster, Lox, Mussels, Octopus, Oysters, Scallop, Shad, Shrimp,
Sold, Squid, Striped bass, Tilefish, Turtle |
| Dairy |
Most
dairy products are not digestible for Type As |
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Yogurt,
Mozzarella, Feta, Goat cheese, Goat milk, Kefir, Ricotta, String cheese |
All
other cheeses and milk |
| Fats |
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Flaxseed
oil, Olive oil |
Canola
Oil, Cod liver oil |
Oil
of corn, cottonseed, peanut, safflower and sesame |
| Nuts |
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Peanuts,
Pumpkin Seeds |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
Brazil
nuts, cashews, Pistachios |
| Beans |
These
beans can cause a decrease in insulin production for Type As. |
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Beans
- copper, garbanzo, kidney, lima, navy, red, tamarind |
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Type
As thrive on the vegetable proteins found in beans and legumes |
Beans
(Aduke, Azuki, Black, Green, Pinto, Red soy), Lentils and Black-eyed peas |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
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| Grains |
Type
As generally do well on cereals and grains. Select the more concentrated
whole grains instead of instant and processed cereals. |
Amaranth,
Buckwheat |
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Cream
of wheat, Familia, Farina, Granola, Grape nuts, Wheat germ, Seven grain,
Shredded wheat, Wheat bran, Durum wheat |
| Bread
& Noodles |
Type
As have a wonderful selection and choices in grains and pastas |
Bread
(Essene, Ezekiel, Soya flour, Sprouted wheat), Rice cakes, Flour (Oat, Rice,
Rye), Soba Noodles, Pasta (Artichoke) |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
English
muffins, Bread (High-protein whole wheat, Multi-grain), Matzos, pumpernickel,
Wheat bran muffins, Flour (white, whole wheat), Pasta (Semolina, spinach) |
Vegetables
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Type
As are very sensitive to these vegetables. They have a strong deleterious
effect on the Type A digestive tract. |
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Peppers,
olives, Potatoes, Sweet potatoes, Yams, All kinds of cabbage, Tomatoes,
Lima beans, Eggplant, Mushroom |
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vegetables enhance the immune system of Type As |
Garlic,
Onions, Broccoli, carrots, collard greens, kale, pumpkin, spinach |
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| Vegetables
are vital to the Type A diet, providing minerals, enzymes and Antioxidants.
Eat vegetables in as natural a state as possible (raw or steamed) to preserve
their full benefits |
Artichoke,
Chicory, Greens (Dandelion, Swiss Chard), Horseradish, Leek, Romaine, Okra,
Parsley, Alfalfa Sprouts, Tempeh, Tofu, Turnip |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
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Fruits
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Most
fruits are allowed for Type As, although try to emphasize more alkaline
fruits can help to balance the grains that are acid forming in Type As muscle
tissues |
Berries
(blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cranberries), plums, Prunes,
Figs |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
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| High
mold counts of these fruits make it hard for Type As to digest |
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Melons,
cantaloupe, honeydew |
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As don't do well on these fruits |
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Mangoes,
papaya, Bananas, Coconuts |
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fruits are stomach irritant for Type As, and they also interfere with the
absorption of minerals. |
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Orange,
Rhubarb, Tangerines |
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digestive enzyme in this fruit is an excellent digestive aid for Type As |
Pineapples,
Cherries, Apricots |
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fruits exhibit alkaline tendencies after digestion which has a positive
effects on the Type A stomach |
Grapefruit,
Lemon |
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Spices
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The
right combination of spices can be powerful immune-system boosters for Type
As |
Tamari,
miso, soysauce, garlic, ginger |
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| Good
source of iron, a mineral that is lacking in the Type A Diet |
Blackstrap
molasses |
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these because the acids tend to cause stomach lining irritation |
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Vinegar,
Pepper (black, cayenne, white), Capers, Plain Gelatin, Wintergreen |
| Condiments |
These
products should be avoided because Type As have low levels of stomach acid |
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Ketchup,
Mayonnaise, Pickles, Relish, Worcestershire sauce |
Beverages
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These
beverages help to improve the immune systems for Type As |
Hawthorn,
Aloe, Alfalfa, Burdock, Echinacea, Green tea, Red wine (1 glass / day) |
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| These
beverages help Type As to increase their stomach-acid secretions |
Ginger,
Slippery elm, Coffee (1 cup / day) |
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don't suit the digestive system of Type As, nor do they support the immune
system |
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Beer,
Distilled liquor, Seltzer water, Soda, 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. Please note that the Food Choice Table represents general guidelines and nutrients selection are not based on blood type. If there is a discrepancy, you should follow the blood type diet recommendation.
 
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