The Blood Type Diet
The Blood Type Diet is a very popular diet used among a lot of celebrities, as well as thousands of people around the world who believe that you really are what you eat. The Blood Type Diet got popular when the book Eat Right 4 Your Type by Peter D’Adamo came out. The premise of the Blood Type Diet is that the lectins in foods react differently with each blood type.
BLOOD GROUP O
People that are in this group are believed to be the hunters; the earliest human blood group. People in this category should eat a meat-rich diet. Type O’s thrive on physical exercise and animal protein. Unlike the other blood groups, type O’s muscle tissue should be slightly on the acid side. The success of the type O dieters depends mainly on consuming lean, chemical-free meats, poultry and fish.
The initial weight loss of the type O group diet is by restricting consumption of grains, legumes, breads and beans. The leading factor in the type O group is the gluten found in wheat germ and whole wheat products, which interferes with insulin efficiency and slows down the metabolic rate. The second factor in weight gain is the consumption of legumes such as beans and lentils which contain lectins that are deposited in the muscle tissue, making them less “charged” for physical activity. The third factor in Type O weight gain is due to the low levels of thyroid hormone or unstable thyroid functions, which also cause metabolic problems. Avoid food that inhibits thyroid hormones such as cabbage, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, mustard green, etc.
Those in this group, should stick to Vitamin K enriched vegetables and fruits of alkaline nature such as berries and plums. Type O’s should also avoid dairy products.
Characteristics of Type O – Best on High Protein Diet |
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| Comments | Most Beneficial | Food allowed | Food not allowed | |
Protein |
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 can efficiently digest and metabolize meats | Any meat except for those listed 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. | Cod, herring, Mackerel | Any fish or seafood except for those listed not allowed | Barracuda, Pickled herring, Catfish, Smoked salmon, Caviar, Octopus, Conch | |
| Dairy | Type Os need to severely restrict the use of dairy products and eggs | Butter, Farmer, Feta, Mozzarella, Goat cheese | All other dairy products and yogurts | |
| Fat | Type Os respond well to oils | Olive Oil, Flaxseed oil | Canola oil, Sesame Oil | Corn oil, Peanut oil, Cottonseed oil, Safflower oil |
| Nuts | These foods should in no way take the place of high-protein meats, and they are high in fat especially if you are overweight. | Pumpkin seeds, Walnuts | All kinds except those listed 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 not allowed | Beans – copper, kidney, navy, tamarine. Lentils – domestic, green, red. |
| Grains | Type Os do not tolerate whole wheat products at all. | Essene Bread, Ezekiel Bread | Amaranth, Barley, Buckwheat, Rice, Kamut, Kasha, Millet, Spelt | Corn, Gluten, Graham, Wheat (Bulgur, Durum, Sprouted, white and whole, Germ and Bran) farina, Oat, Seven-grains, or any products such as flour, bread and noodles made with these grain products |
| Vegetables | These vegetables inhibit the thyroid function for Type Os | Brassica family: Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, mustard greens | ||
| These vegetables help blood clot, Type Os lack several clotting fractors and need vitamin K to assist in the process | 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, seaweed, turnips | All kinds except those listed not allowed | avocado | ||
| Fruits | 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. | 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 | Oranges, tangerines and strawberries, blackberries, Rhubarb | ||
| 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 not allowed | |||
| Type Os are extremely sensitive to this fruit. | coconut and coconut-containing products | |||
| Spices | 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 | |||
| Irritants to the Type O stomach | White and black pepper, vinegar, capers, cinnamon, Cornstarch, Corn syrup, Nutmeg, Vanilla | |||
| Condiments | chocolate, honey, cocao |
Ketchup, pickles, mayonnaise, relish | ||
| Beverages | Seltzer water, Club soda and tea | beer, wine |
Coffee, Distilled liquor, Black Tea | |
BLOOD GROUP A
People in this group are called the cultivators and are believed to be a more recently evolved blood type, dating back to the agriculture times. People in this category should emphasize their diet on vegetables and vegetarian diets, eliminating red meats. Those with blood group A are predisposed to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. It is extremely important for type A’s to consume natural, organic pure foods. When on the Type A Diet, you’ll see you’ll start losing a lot of weight, especially if you are accustomed to eating red meats. Eliminating red meats from your diet will eliminate the toxic foods from your body.
The reason behind red meats being restricted is that when type As eat red meat, they experience sluggishness. Type A’s have low stomach-acid content, therefore they have a hard time digesting meat. Since meats are restricted, it is important for type A’s to consume nuts and seeds. Tofu, beans and vegetables are an important part of the Type A diet. Dairy foods are poorly digested by Type A’s, so try avoiding those as they slow down the metabolism.
And of course last but not least, vegetables are a super important part of the Type A Diet. Veggies for this type provide minerals, enzymes and antioxidants. Type A’s are also very sensitive to the lectins in potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, cabbage, tomatoes and peppers. Type A’s should eat more alkaline fruits and avoid mangoes, papayas, and oranges since they are not good for the digestive tract.
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. | Chicken, Cornish hens, Turkey | Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veal, Venison, Duck, Goose | |
| Seafood | 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 | Yogurt, Mozzarella, Feta, Goat cheese, Goat milk, Kefir, Ricotta, String cheese | All other cheeses and milk | |
| Fats | Flaxseed oil, Olive oil | Canola Oil, Cod liver oil | Oil of corn, cottonseed, peanut, safflower and sesame | |
| Nuts | 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. | Beans – copper, garbanzo, kidney, lima, navy, red, tamarind | ||
| 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 | ||
| Grains | Type As generally do well on cereals and grains. Select the more concentrated whole grains instead of instant and processed cereals. | Amaranth, Buckwheat | 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 |
Type As are very sensitive to these vegetables. They have a strong deleterious effect on the Type A digestive tract. | Peppers, olives, Potatoes, Sweet potatoes, Yams, All kinds of cabbage, Tomatoes, Lima beans, Eggplant, Mushroom | ||
| These vegetables enhance the immune system of Type As | Garlic, Onions, Broccoli, carrots, collard greens, kale, pumpkin, 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 | Artichoke, Chicory, Greens (Dandelion, Swiss Chard), Horseradish, Leek, Romaine, Okra, Parsley, Alfalfa Sprouts, Tempeh, Tofu, Turnip | All kinds except those listed not allowed | ||
| Fruits |
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 | |
| High mold counts of these fruits make it hard for Type As to digest | Melons, cantaloupe, honeydew | |||
| Type As don’t do well on these fruits | Mangoes, papaya, Bananas, Coconuts | |||
| These fruits are stomach irritant for Type As, and they also interfere with the absorption of minerals. | Orange, Rhubarb, Tangerines | |||
| The digestive enzyme in this fruit is an excellent digestive aid for Type As | Pineapples, Cherries, Apricots | |||
| These fruits exhibit alkaline tendencies after digestion which has a positive effects on the Type A stomach | Grapefruit, Lemon | |||
| Spices |
The right combination of spices can be powerful immune-system boosters for Type As | Tamari, miso, soysauce, garlic, ginger | ||
| Good source of iron, a mineral that is lacking in the Type A Diet | Blackstrap molasses | |||
| Avoid these because the acids tend to cause stomach lining irritation | Vinegar, Pepper (black, cayenne, white), Capers, Plain Gelatin, Wintergreen | |||
| Condiments | These products should be avoided because Type As have low levels of stomach acid | Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Pickles, Relish, Worcestershire sauce | ||
| Beverages |
These beverages help to improve the immune systems for Type As | Hawthorn, Aloe, Alfalfa, Burdock, Echinacea, Green tea, Red wine (1 glass / day) | ||
| These beverages help Type As to increase their stomach-acid secretions | Ginger, Slippery elm, Coffee (1 cup / day) | |||
| These don’t suit the digestive system of Type As, nor do they support the immune system | Beer, Distilled liquor, Seltzer water, Soda, Black Tea | |||
BLOOD GROUP B
This category is also referred to as the nomad type. People with this blood type usually have an excellent immune system as well as a good digestive system. People in this group should stick to lots of dairy products. Type B’s have strong immune systems, therefore are not as susceptible to disease as the other groups are. If you belong in this group and follow the dietary recommendations for your type, you should be able to live a very long, healthy life without any complications. The Type B Diet is balanced and wholesome, including a wide variety of foods.
For Type B’s, the biggest weight gainers are corn, buckwheat, lentils, peanuts and sesame seeds. These foods contain a lectin that affects the efficiency of the metabolic process resulting in fatigue, fluid retention and hypoglycemia. One of the most important things to remember is to remove chicken from your diet if you are a type B. Chicken contains a Blood Type B agglutinating lectin in its muscle tissue, which attacks the bloodstream and could potentially lead to strokes and immune disorders. Type B’s thrive on deep ocean fish, but should avoid all shellfish since they contain lectins that are harmful to Type B.
Type B is also the only group that can enjoy dairy products, but should stay away from most nuts and seeds since they contain lectins that interferes with Type B insulin production. Wheat is also not tolerated very well by most Type B’s since again, the lectin that is found, as well as failure to simulate fat burning. It is also very important to eliminate tomatoes completely from the Type B Diet. The lectins found in the tomatoes cause the stomach lining to get irritated. Other fruits and vegetables are greatly recommended and should be highly consumed.
Characteristics of Type B – Best on Balanced Omnivores Diet |
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| Comments | Most Beneficial | Food allowed | Food not allowed | |
| Meat and Poultry |
These meats contains a Type B blood agglutinating lectin. | Chicken, Cornish hens, Duck, Goose, Patridge, Quail, Pork | ||
| These meats help to boost the immune system | lamb, mutton, Venison, Rabbit | |||
| Give up chicken, but use these meats instead | Beef, Pheasant, Turkey, Veal | |||
| Seafood |
Deep-ocean fish and white fish are great for Type Bs | Cod, Salmon, Flounder, Halibut, Sole, Trout | All kinds except those listed not allowed | |
| These seafood are poorly digested by Type Bs. They are disruptive to the Type B system. | All Shellfish (crab, shrimp, lobster, mussels, oysters, crayfish, clam, etc), Anchovy, Barracuda, Beluga, Eel, Frog, Lox, Octopus, Sea bass, Snail, Striped bass, Turtle, yellowtail | |||
| Dairy | Type B is the only blood type that can fully enjoy a variety of dairy foods. That’s because the primary sugar in the Type B antigen is D-galactosamine, the very same sugar present in milk. | Cottage cheese, Farmer, Feta, Goat cheese and milk, Kefir, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Milk, Yogurt | All kinds except those listed not allowed | American cheese, Blue cheese, Ice cream, string cheese |
| Fats | The oils not allowed contain lectins that are damaging to the Type B digestive tract. | Olive | Canola, Corn, Cottonseed, Peanut, Safflower, Sesame, Sunflower | |
| Nuts | Most nuts and seeds are not advisable for Type Bs. They contain lectins that interfere with Type B insulin production | All kinds except those listed not allowed | Cashews, Filberts, Pine, Pistachio, Peanuts, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds | |
| Beans | These beans interfere with the production of insulin for Type Bs. | Lentils, garbanzos, black-eyed peas, Beans (pintos, aduke, Azuki, Black) | ||
| Grains |
Wheat reduce insulin efficiency and failure to stimulate fat “burning” in Type Bs | Wheat (bran, germ bulgur, durum, whole and white), Shredded wheat, Cream of wheat or any products such as flour, bread and noodles made with these grain products | ||
| Rye contain a lectin that settles in the vascular system causing blood disorders and potentially strokes. | Rye and any products such as flour, bread and noodles made with these grain products | |||
| These contribute to a sluggish metabolism, insulin irregulariry, fluid retention and fatigue. | Buckwheat, Corn (cornflakes, cornmeal) and any products such as flour, bread and noodles made with these grain products | |||
| Millet, Oatmeal (Bran, flour), Puffed Rice, Rice (bran, flour), Spelt | All kinds except those listed not allowed | Amaranth, Barley, Kasha, Seven-grain, Wild rice, Couscous | ||
| Bread | Bread (Brown rice, Essence, Ezekiel, WASA), Fin Crisp, Millet, Rice cakes | All kinds except those listed not allowed | Bagels, Muffins (Corn and Bran), Bread (Multi-grain Rye, Whole wheat), Soba Nooldes, Wild Rice, Couscous | |
| Vegetables |
This vegetable contain a lectins that irritage the stomach lining of Type Bs. | Tomatoes | ||
| This vegetable has insulin- and metabolism-upsetting lectins for Type Bs | Corn | |||
| The mold in this can trigger allergic reactions | Olive | |||
| These vegetables contain magnesium, an important antiviral agent to help Type Bs fight off viruses and autoimmune diseases | Green leafy vegetables | All kinds except those listed not allowed | Artichoke, Avocado, Corn, Olives, Pumpkin, Radishes, Sprouts, Tempeh, Tofu, Tomato | |
| Fruits |
Pineappple has enzymes that help Type Bs to digest their food more easily. | Pineapples | ||
| Avoid these fruits for they interfere with your digestive system | Coconuts, Persimmons, Pomegranates, Prickly pear, Rhubarb, Starfruit | |||
| Bananas, Cranberries, Grapes, Papaya, Plums | All kinds except those listed not allowed | |||
| Spices |
Sweet herbs tend to be stomach irritants to the Type Bs | Barley malt sweeteners, corn syrup, Cornstarch, Cinnamon | ||
| Type B do best with warming herbs | Ginger, horseradish, curry, cayenne pepper | All kinds except those listed not allowed | ||
| Avoid these spices also | Allspice, Almond extract, Gelatin, Pepper (black and white) | |||
| Condiments | Ketchup | |||
| Beverages |
Generally Type Bs don’t reap overwhelming benefits from most herbal teas. | Ginger, Peppermint, Raspberry leaf, Rose hips, Sage, Green Teas | Aloe, Coltsfoot, Corn silk, Fenugreek, Gentian, Goldenseal, Hops, Linden, Mullein, Red clover, Rhubarb, Senna, Shepherd’s purse, Skullcap | |
| This is highly recommended for Type Bs because it seems to have a positive effect on the nervous system. | Ginseng | |||
| This has antiviral properties. | Licorice | Distilled liquor, Seltzer water, Soda | ||
BLOOD GROUP AB
This group is labeled the enigma group and is the infant of all the blood type groups. People in this group should eat foods in between blood type A and blood type B. Type AB’s do best when their muscle tissues are slightly alkaline. This type cannot metabolize meat efficiently because of low stomach acid so it is crucial to watch the portion size and frequency. Chicken should also be avoided by Type AB since it contains lectins that irritates the blood and digestive tract. Tofu is an excellent protein supplement for this group and nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes should be consumed with caution.
Usually, Types AB can tolerate dairy foods, but just make sure that there isn’t an abundance of dairy food consumption as it can irritate the stomach. Type AB’s also do well on grains, wheat and rice, but not pasta. This group also has a weaker immune system so they will benefit from a diet high on vegetables and alkaline fruits. Type AB’s should wake up and drink a warm glass of water with the freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon to cleanse the system of mucus while sleeping.
| Characteristics of Type AB – Best on Mixed Diet in moderation | ||||
| Comments | Most Beneficial | Food allowed | Food not allowed | |
| Meat and Poultry |
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 | ||||
| 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 | Oil (Corn, Cottonseed, Safflower, Sesame, Sunflower) | |
| Nuts |
Powerful immune booster for Type A and Type AB | Peanut, Walnuts | ||
| Type Abs tend to suffer from gallbladder problems, so nut butters are preferable to whole nuts. Also eat small amounts with caution. | All kinds except those listed not allowed | Filberts, Poppy seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds | ||
| Beans |
These beans are important cancer-fighting food for Type AB. They are known to contain cancer-fighting antioxidants. | Lentils | ||
| These beans slow insulin production in Type AB. | Kidney beans, Lima Beans | |||
| Beans (navy, pinto, red, soy) | All kinds except those listed not allowed | Beans (Aduke, Azuki, Black, Fava, Garbanzo) Black-eyed Peas | ||
| Grains |
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 |
| Type 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 | |||
| 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 |
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 | ||
| Tropical fruits doesn’t agree with Type AB. But pineapple is an excellent digestive aid for Type AB. | Pineapples | 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 | Oranges | ||
| Vitamin C-rich fruits help preven stomach cancer because of the antioxidant properties of vitamin cup | Kiwi | All kinds except those listed not allowed | ||
| Spices |
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 |
| The ingredients are acidic | Vinegar, Pepper (white, black, cayenne, red flakes) | |||
| This is a potent tonic and natural antibiotic for Type AB. | Garlic, Horseradish, Parsley | |||
| Beverages |
Type AB employed these herbal teas to rev up the immune system. | Alfalfa, burdock, Chamomile, Echinacea, Green tea | ||
| These herbal teas and beverages build protections against cardiovascular disease and cancer. | Hawthorn, Licorice, Red wine (1 glass/day) | |||
| These herbal teas aid in absorption of iron and preven anemia | Dandelion, Burdock root, Strawberry leaf | |||
| 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 | Distilled Liquor, Sodas, Black Tea | ||