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Blood Type Diet - Type A

Michael Lam, MD, MPH www.DrLam.com

Characteristics of Type A - Best on Vegetarian Diet

Comments Type As should eliminate all meats from their diet. Carp, Cod, Grouper, Mackerel, Monkfish, Pickerel, Red snapper, Rainbow trout, Salmon, Sardine, Sea trout, Silver perch, Snail, Whitefish, Yellow Perch Most Beneficial Food allowed Chicken, Cornish hens, Turkey Food not allowed Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veal, Venison, Duck, Goose 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, Sole, Squid, Striped bass, Tilefish, Turtle

Meats and Poultry

Seafood

All kinds except those listed as not allowed

Dairy

Most dairy products are not digestible for Type As

Yogurt, Mozzarella, Feta, Goat cheese, Goat All other cheeses and milk, Kefir, milk Ricotta, String cheese Flaxseed oil, Olive oil Canola Oil, Cod liver oil All kinds except those listed as not allowed Oil of corn, cottonseed, peanut, safflower and sesame Brazil nuts, cashews, Pistachios

Fats

Nuts

Peanuts, Pumpkin Seeds These beans can cause a decrease

Beans

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in insulin production for Type As. 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 as not allowed

Beans - copper, garbanzo, kidney, lima, navy, red, tamarind

Grains

Type As generally do well on cereals and grains. Select the more Amaranth, concentrated Buckwheat whole grains instead of instant and processed cereals. Bread (Essene, Ezekiel, Soya flour, Sprouted wheat), Rice cakes, Flour (Oat, Rice, Rye), Soba Noodles, Pasta (Artichoke)

Cream of wheat, Familia, Farina, Granola, Grape nuts, Wheat germ, Seven grain, Shredded wheat, Wheat bran, Durum wheat English muffins, Bread (High-protein whole wheat, Multi-grain), Matzos, pumpernickel, Wheat bran muffins, Flour (white, whole wheat), Pasta (Semolina, spinach) Peppers, olives, Potatoes, Sweet potatoes, Yams, All kinds of cabbage, Tomatoes, Lima beans, Eggplant, Mushroom

Bread & Noodles

Type As have a wonderful selection and choices in grains and pastas

All kinds except those listed as not allowed

Type As are very sensitive to these vegetables. They have a strong deleterious effect on the Type A digestive tract. Garlic, Onions, These vegetables Broccoli, carrots, enhance the collard greens, immune system of kale, pumpkin, Type As spinach 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 Fruits Most fruits are allowed for Type

Vegetables

Artichoke, Chicory, Greens (Dandelion, Swiss Chard), Horseradish, Leek, Romaine, Okra, Parsley, Alfalfa Sprouts, Tempeh, Tofu, Turnip

All kinds except those listed as not allowed

Berries (blackberries,

All kinds except those

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As, although try to emphasize more alkaline fruits can help to balance the grains that are acid forming in Type As muscle tissues High mold counts of these fruits make it hard for Type As to digest Type As don't do well on these fruits These fruits are stomach irritant for Type As, and they also interfere with the absorption of minerals. The digestive enzyme in this fruit is an excellent digestive aid for Type As These fruits exhibit alkaline tendencies after digestion which has a positive effects on the Type A stomach

blueberries, boysenberries, cranberries), plums, Prunes, Figs

listed as not allowed

Melons, cantaloupe, honeydew

Mangoes, papaya, Bananas, Coconuts

Orange, Rhubarb, Tangerines

Pineapples, Cherries, Apricots

Grapefruit, Lemon

The right combination of Tamari, miso, spices can be soysauce, garlic, powerful immuneginger system boosters for Type As Spices Good source of iron, a mineral that is lacking in the Type A Diet Avoid these because the acids tend to cause stomach lining irritation Blackstrap molasses

Vinegar, Pepper (black, cayenne, white), Capers, Plain Gelatin, Wintergreen

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Condiments These products should be avoided because Type As have low levels of stomach acid These beverages help to improve the immune systems for Type As These beverages help Type As to increase their stomach-acid secretions These don't suit the digestive system of Type As, nor do they support the immune system Hawthorn, Aloe, Alfalfa, Burdock, Echinacea, Green tea, Red wine (1 glass / day) Ginger, Slippery elm, Coffee (1 cup / day)

Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Pickles, Relish, Worcestershire sauce

Beverages

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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About The Author Michael Lam, M.D., M.P.H., A.B.A.A.M., is a western trained physician specializing in nutritional and anti-aging medicine. Dr. Lam received his Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California. He also holds a Masters degree in Public Health. He is board certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine where he has also served as a board examiner. Dr. Lam is a pioneer in using nontoxic, natural compounds to promote the healing of many age-related degenerative conditions. He utilizes optimum blends of nutritional supplementation that manipulate food, vitamins, natural hormones, herbs, enzymes, and minerals into specific protocols to rejuvenate cellular function. Dr. Lam was first to coin the term, ovarian-adrenal-thyroid (OAT) hormone axis, and to describe its imbalances. He was first to scientifically tie in Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome (AFS) as part of the overall neuroendocrine stress response continuum of the body. He systematized the clinical significance and coined the various phases of Adrenal Exhaustion. He has written five books: Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome - Reclaim Your Energy and Vitality with Clinically Proven Natural Programs, The Five Proven Secrets to Longevity, Beating Cancer with Natural Medicine (Free PDF version), How to Stay Young and Live Longer, and Estrogen Dominance. In 2001, Dr. Lam established www.DrLam.com as a free, educational website on evidencebased alternative medicine for the public and for health professionals. It featured the worlds most comprehensive library on AFS. Provided free as a public

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