Blood Type Diet Series (Type O)

All right, so one of the more successful diets would be the popular blood type diet. The blood type diet is a diet that encourages people of certain blood types to eat certain foods and avoid others. This is great since some blood types may have different effects on the digestive tract, meaning that certain blood types have specific foods that would boost up their metabolism. Another great thing about the diet is that its perfect for those who don't really like to count calories or fat grams which I personally do not like to do. Not only does this diet help you lose weight, it also helps deal with most of the health issues specific to your blood type.

This post is dedicated for the "O" blood type, which is the blood type I have.

Blood type O is also known as humanity's oldest blood line. For meat lovers, good news! This means that its ok to eat a lot of lean meat because our digestive tract retains memories from ancient times. For blood type O, we strive on regular intensive exercise to maintain our stress levels. So when you feel like throwing a tantrum, hold that thought, go to the gym for an intense work out for about 30 min to an hour. Not only do you feel good,but you're doing your body a great favor.

The health issues that blood type O usually suffer are:
1. Lack of energy/fatigue
2. Severe adrenal weakness
3. Tends to have high blood pressure
4. Tends to have high cholesteol levels
5. Bowel problems
6. Thin blood (clotting issues)
7. High levels of stomach acid

As a blood type O myself, I can tell you guys that I have a lot of gastrict problems. Skip a meal once and my stomach holds a grudge. We need a mainly meat diet BECAUSE of this little acid problem we have in our tummy.

Now on to the food tips for the diet:

• Meat: Lean meat, a maximum of 4-6 ounces (113-170g) anymore than that would create over acidity in our body. Most lean meats are great for blood type O, especially fishes and beef, try not to depend a lot on Chicken, Cornish Hen, Duck, Rabbit, Squid, Shrimp and Frogs since its best to eat them around once or twice a week. However try and avoid all pork related products, goose, caviar, barracuda, and octopus. 
• Dairy & Eggs: Sadly, for blood type O, no dairy, no eggs, rice could be an alternative but even that is not too recommended.
• Oils & Fats: Best type would be Linseed ( flaxseed) and Olive oil, AVOID Corn, Peanut, and Safflower
•  Beans & Legumes: Best type Azuki, Pinto, and Blackeyed Peas, AVOID Kidney, Copper, Green and Red Beans
• Avoid always carbohydrates (bread and pasta), refined sugar, ALL grains (mainly corn and wheat). However, as we do need carbohydrates, we could replace this by eating Essene bread, Ezekiel bread, or by eating sweet potatoes.
• Vegetables: Best type would be Artichoke, Beet, Broccoli, Garlic, Horseradish, Kale, Leek, Romaine Lettuce, Onions, Parsley, Red Peppers,Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Pumpkin, Seaweed, and Parsnip. AVOID Avocado, Cabbage, Cauliflowe, Corn, Eggplant, Olives, Sprouts, Shitake Mushrooms and Mustard greens
• Fruits: Best type would be Figs, Plums, Prunes and Cherry AVOID blackberry, Coconut, Honeydew, Orange, Strawberry and Tangerine

And thats it for the Blood type O diet, some of the foods may seem healthy at first but then again, different blood types may digest food diffrently. Don't be too concerned about the tons of meat, remember the best serving is around 4-6 ounces, no more no less, not only that, it's LEAN meat so no fat and tenderloin cuts only! The next post would be on the Blood type A diet. Have fun and good luck guys, look good, feel good and do your best for a happier, healthier lifestyle :)

-Elizabeth Tiffany