Type O Diet

So today I'm going to continue to write about the Type O diet. If you miss my first blog regarding Type A diet, you can refer to this link.

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So if you are Type O blood, what food to avoid, and what food suitable for you to eat? Let's learn together okay...😉

People with Type O blood have a higher levels of stomach acid compare to other blood types, which make digesting fats and proteins easier for them. So what are the food that Type O blood suitable for them and what they need to avoid.

Animal protein

The diet recommends that people with O blood types should consume animal products, including:

beef
lamb
mutton
venison
veal
herring
cod
mackerel

These group of people are allowed to consume most meat products, including cold-water fish.

Avoid

pork, including ham and bacon goose
barracuda
pickled herring
catfish
smoked salmon
caviar
octopus

Dairy

People following the diet of Type O blood should avoid dairy and eggs, but they  occasionally can consume products including:

butter
cheeses such as mozzarella, and goat cheese
soy milk

Avoid

Other than mentioned in the "allowed" list above and yogurt

Nuts

Nuts are a good source of protein and healthy fats. Some of it are

Walnuts
hazelnut
Almonds
Pumpkin seeds

Avoid

Brazil nuts
cashews
peanuts
pistachios

Grains

Most grains should be avoided, but there are few that are tolerated, that is;

barley
buckwheat
rice
kasha
millet
rye
spelt

Avoid

corn
gluten
white and whole wheat, wheat germ, and bran
oat
seven-grains

Vegetables

Some of vegetables that are recommended;

tomatoes
dandelion
garlic
onions
parsley
red peppers
sweet potatoes
pumpkin
seaweed
turnips

Avoid

Vegetables in the Brassica family, including cabbage, cauliflower and mustard greens
alfalfa sprouts
shiitake mushrooms
fermented olive
eggplant and potatoes
corn
avocado

Fruits

As the Type O blood has a high acidity stomach, they should eat fruits of alkaline nature such as berries and plums. Other than that, the recommended fruits for people with type O blood also include:

prunes
figs
grapefruit

Avoid

melons
honeydew
oranges
tangerines
strawberries and blackberries
coconut

To be more clear, you can see the chart below.

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As summary, there is no strong evidence to prove that this diet is effective, or to support its use on Type O blood.

People following this diet may improved health, but this could occur due to eating more healthful food, compare due to anything linked with their blood type.

So Steemian, it's your choice to follow or not. 😉

"Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy"