by Dr Paul Park
One of the biggest decisions we make every day is to decide what to eat!
Most people want to eat healthily or decide to buy foods that are “good” for them. But how do we know exactly which foods are good for us as individuals? Humans can be categorised into many different groups: Gender, Ethnicity, Sexuality and Religion. Physiologically, one group brings us together in similarities, and that is our Blood Group or Type.
There are 4 main blood sub-groups that any human falls under determined by the presences or absence of A and B antigens on the surface of the blood cells. It’s these sub-groups that physiologically defines us as different individuals. In this blog, I will be talking about the list of foods that people should eat or avoid eating based on their blood type, as created by naturopath Peter J. D’Adamo.
Type A
People with Type A have only the A antigen on the red cells with B antibody in the plasma. They make up about 38% of the Australian population. These people are more suited to a vegetarian diet that is fresh and organic because based on D’Adamo, people with Type A have a sensitive immune system and are predisposed to heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Beneficial Foods within Food Groups
Grains | Vegetable | Fruit | Dairy | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kasha Essene bread Ezekiel bread Rice flour and Rice Cakes Oat flour Rye flour | Artichokes Broccoli Carrots Chicory Collard Greens Garlic Horseradish Kale Leek Pumpkin Spinach Tofu | Apricots Black and Blueberries Boysenberries Cherries Cranberries Figs Grapefruit Lemon Pineapple Plums Prunes | Soya Cheese Soy Milk | Cod Black & Green Beans Pinto Beans Soya Beans Peanuts Pumpkin Seeds Salmon Snapper Trouts Perch |
Foods to Avoid within Food Groups
Grains | Vegetable | Fruit | Dairy | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Granola Oat Bran Wheat Bran English Muffin High Protein breads White Flours | Cabbages Eggplants Peppers Olives Potatoes Tomatoes Yams | Bananas Coconuts Melons & Honeydews Mangoes Oranges Papayas Strawberries Tangerines | American Cheese Blue Cheese Brie Cheese Buttermilk Camembert Cottage Cheese Ice Creams | Most Meats (except Chicken and Turkey) Anchovy Catfish Caviar Clams Crab Lobster Octopus Oyster Scallop Shrimps Squids Brazilian Nuts Cashew Pistachios |
Type B
People with Type B have only the B antigen on the red cells with A antibody in the plasma. They make up about 10% of the Australian population. These people have a strong and healthy immune system and a tolerant digestive system; therefore, people with type B tend to resist or survive better from many severe chronic degenerative illness. However, that does not mean they can eat anything they want!
Beneficial Foods within Food Groups
Grains | Vegetable | Fruit | Dairy | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oat Bran Rice Bran Essene Bread Ezekiel | Beets Broccoli Cabbages Eggplants Mushrooms Peppers Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Yams | Bananas Cranberries Grapes Pineapples Plums | Cottage Cheese Feta Goat Cheese Mozzarella Low-fat Milk Yoghurts | Eggs Cod Halibut Mackerel Lamb Mutton Rabbit Kidney Beans Lima Beans |
Foods to Avoid within Food Groups
Grains | Vegetable | Fruit | Dairy | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barley Cornflakes Rye Wheat Brans Multigrain Breads Whole wheat Breads | Artichokes Avocado Corns Olives Tofu Tomatoes | Coconuts Pomegranates | American Cheese Blue Cheese Ice Creams | Bacon Chicken Duck Ham Pork Anchovy Clams Crabs Eel Lobster Mussels Oysters Octopus Shrimp Cashews Pistachios Peanuts Sesame Seeds Black beans Pinto beans |
Type AB
People with Type AB have both the A and B antigen on the red cells, but neither A nor B antibody in the Plasma. Therefore, Type AB blood is an universal plasma donor. They make up about 3% of the Australian population which is the least out the blood groups. These people are a mix of Type A and B and are the most biologically complex. Also, they tend to have low stomach acid, so they should avoid high ph foods.
Beneficial Foods within Food Groups
Grains | Vegetable | Fruit | Dairy | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oat Bran Rice Bran Rye Essene Bread Ezekiel Brown, White & Wild Rice | Beets Broccoli Cauliflower Celery Collard Greens Cucumbers Eggplants Mushrooms Sweet Potatoes Tofu Yams | Cherries Cranberries Figs Grapes Grapefruit Pineapples Plums | Cottage Cheese Feta Goat Cheese Mozzarella Ricotta Yoghurts | Cod Mackerel Lamb Mutton Rabbit Turkey Chestnuts Peanuts Walnuts Navy Beans Pinto Beans Soy Beans |
Foods to Avoid within Food Groups
Grains | Vegetable | Fruit | Dairy | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Buckwheat Barley Flour | Artichokes Avocado Corns | Bananas Coconuts Mangoes Pomegranates | American Cheese Blue Cheese Buttermilk Ice Creams Whole Milk | Bacon Beef Chicken Duck Ham Pork Anchovy Clams Crabs Eel Lobster Octopus Shrimp Seabass Poppy Seeds Pumpkin Seeds Sesame Seeds Sunflower Seeds Black Beans Kidney beans |
Type O
People with Type O haves both the A and B antigen in the plasma but neither A nor B exists in red cells, which makes Type O (negative) blood an universal red cell donor. They make up about 49% of the Australian population which is the highest out the blood groups, but only 9% are negative. People with Type O blood are the best for intense physical activities so a high-protein diet is recommended for them.
Beneficial Foods within Food Groups
Grains | Vegetable | Fruit | Dairy | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Essene Bread Ezekiel | Artichokes Broccoli Collard Greens Garlic Horseradish Kale Leek Pumpkin Sweet Potatoes Spinach | Figs Plums Prunes | NONE | Beef Lamb Veal Cod Halibut Mackerel Salmon Sturgeon Red Snapper Perch Walnuts Pumpkin Seeds Adzuki Beans Pinto Beans Black-Eyed Beans |
Foods to Avoid within Food Groups
Grains | Vegetable | Fruit | Dairy | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cornflakes Cornmeal Oat Bran Wheat Bran Multigrain | Avocado Cabbages Corns Cauliflower Eggplants Mushrooms Greek & Spanish Olives Red & White Potatoes | Blackberries Coconuts Melons Oranges Strawberries | American Cheese Blue Cheese Buttermilk Camembert Cottage Cheese Ice Creams Ricotta Milk Yoghurt | Bacon Ham Pork Catfish Octopus Brazilian Nut Cashew Peanuts Navy Beans Kidney beans Lentils |
There are many more different kinds of foods around the world but I have just listed few common foods that can be easily found at your local grocery stores. Based on D’Adamo's research, individuals who followed his guidelines saw positive results within a matter of weeks, whether it was an increase in energy, weight loss, lessening of digestive issues or improvement of chronic conditions.
Putting these lists aside, the main goal for all of us should be eating foods that provide enough vitamins and minerals for our body to stay healthy and active. If you have not seen any positive results from following other dietary guidelines, the Blood Type Food Guideline by Peter J. D’Adamo may be something you could try to find out if this way of eating gets the results you're after.