Dr. Lam Author of
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Michael Lam, MD, MPH
www.DrLam.com
Characteristics of Type AB - Best on Mixed Diet in moderation
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Most
Beneficial |
Food
allowed |
Food
not allowed |
Meat
and Poultry
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Type
AB do not produce enough stomach acid to effectively digest too much animal
protein. So the key is portion size and frequency. |
Lamb,
mutton, rabbit, turkey |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
Beef,
Chicken, Cornish Hens, Duck, Goose, Pork, Patridge, Veal, Venison, Quail |
| Cured
meats can cause stomach cancer Type ABs with low levels of stomach acid |
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| Seafood |
If
you have family history of breast cancer, introduce snails (Helix pomatia)
into your diet |
Tuna,
Cod, Grouper, Hake, Mackerel, Mahimahi, Monkfish, Ocean Perch, Pike, Porgy,
Trout, Red Snapper, Sailfish, Pickerel, Sardine, Shad, Snail, Sturgeon |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
All
Shellfish (crab, shrimp, lobster, mussels, oysters, crayfish, clam, etc),
Anchovy, Barracuda, Beluga, Bluegill Bass, Flounder, Haddock, Halibut, Herring,
Eel, Frog, Lox, Octopus, Sea bass, Striped bass, Turtle, Yellowtail |
| Dairy |
Cultured
and soured products are easily digested for Type ABs |
Yogurt,
Kefir, Non-fat sour cream, egg, Mozzarella, Goat cheese and milk, Ricotta |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
American
Cheese, Blue cheese, Brie, Buttermilk, Camembert, Ice cream, Parmesan, Provolone,
Sherbet, Whole Milk |
| Fats |
Use
sparingly |
Olive |
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Oil
(Corn, Cottonseed, Safflower, Sesame, Sunflower) |
Nuts
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Powerful
immune booster for Type A and Type AB |
Peanut,
Walnuts |
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Abs tend to suffer from gallbladder problems, so nut butters are preferable
to whole nuts. Also eat small amounts with caution. |
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All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
Filberts,
Poppy seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds |
Beans
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These
beans are important cancer-fighting food for Type AB. They are known to
contain cancer-fighting antioxidants. |
Lentils |
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beans slow insulin production in Type AB. |
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Kidney
beans, Lima Beans |
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Beans
(navy, pinto, red, soy) |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
Beans
(Aduke, Azuki, Black, Fava, Garbanzo) Black-eyed Peas |
Grains
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The
inner kernel of the wheat grain is highly acid forming for Type AB. Wheat
is not adviced if Type AB is trying to lose weight. The inner kernel of
wheat grain is alkaline in Type Os and Bs, it becomes acidic in Type As
and AB. |
Millet,
Oat bran, Oatmeal, Rice Bran, Puffed rice, Rye, Speltand sprouted wheat
and any products such as flour, bread and noodles made with these grain
products |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
Buckwheat,
Corn (any products such as flour, bread and noodles made with these ), Kamut,
Kasha, soba noodles, Artichoke pasta |
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AB benefits from a diet rich in rice rather than pasta |
All
kinds of Rice and any products such as flour, bread and noodles made with
these |
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| Vegetables |
Fresh
vegetables are an important source of phytochemicals which have a tonic
effect in cancer and heart disease prevention, these diseases afflict Type
AB more often as a result of weaker immune system. |
Broccoli,
Beets, Cauliflower, Celery, Green Leafy Vegs, Cucumber, Eggplant, Garlic,
Maitake Mushroom, Parsley, Parsnips, Sweet potatoes, Alfalfa Sprouts, Tempeh,
Tofu, All types of Yams |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
Artichoke,
Avocado, All thype of Corns, Lima Beans, Black Olives, All kind of Bell
Peppers, Radishes, Mung Bean Sprouts, Radish Sprouts |
Fruits
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Emphasize
the more alkaline fruits to balance the grains that are acid forming in
Type AB muscle tissues |
All
kinds of Grapes and Plums, Berries (cranberries, Gooseberries, Loganberries),
Cherries |
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| Tropical
fruits doesn't agree with Type AB. But pineapple is an excellent digestive
aid for Type AB. |
Pineapples |
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Mangoes,
Guava, Coconuts, Bananas |
| Oranges
are stomach irritant for Type AB, they also interfere with th absorption
of important minerals. But Grapefurit exhibit alkaline tendencies after
digestion. And lemons aid digestion and clearing mucus from the system. |
Grapefruits,
Lemons |
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Oranges |
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C-rich fruits help preven stomach cancer because of the antioxidant properties
of vitamin cup |
Kiwi |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
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Spices
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Sea
salt and kelp should be used in place of salt. Kelp has immensely positive
heart and immune system benefits |
Kelp,
Miso, Curry |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
Allspice,
Almond extract, Anise, Barley Malt, Capers, Cornstarch, corn syrup, Gelatin,
Tapioca |
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ingredients are acidic |
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Vinegar,
Pepper (white, black, cayenne, red flakes) |
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is a potent tonic and natural antibiotic for Type AB. |
Garlic,
Horseradish, Parsley |
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Beverages
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Type
AB employed these herbal teas to rev up the immune system. |
Alfalfa,
burdock, Chamomile, Echinacea, Green tea |
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| These
herbal teas and beverages build protections against cardiovascular disease
and cancer. |
Hawthorn,
Licorice, Red wine (1 glass/day) |
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| These
herbal teas aid in absorption of iron and preven anemia |
Dandelion,
Burdock root, Strawberry leaf |
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| Coffee
increase stomach acid and has the same enzymes found in soy. |
Coffee
or Decaf Coffee (1 cup / day) and alternate day use green tea |
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Distilled
Liquor, Sodas, 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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