My good friend and life long body builder has been following this diet for years now, I remember when he first started it, seemed like a fad at the time, and I am a born skeptic..who also is learning to research things and keep an open mind at the same time.
I am going to do a trial test of this diet, which actually doesn't interfere with my fat loss plan at all as it so happens, coincidence? Maybe, but I don't believe in coincidences, we will see!
I am going to post the list of foods I should eat and those I should avoid based on my blood type, which is Type A. This info was copied from Dr.Lam's website - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_a_chart.asp.
Have any of you tried this diet? Do you think it's a valid plan to follow? Anyone had good results? Bad ones? Share your experience with me!
| Characteristics of Type A - Best on Vegetarian Diet | ||||
| 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 | |||
So, I have highlighted many of the foods I typically eat, some of which I don't eat on the fat burning plan, but none the less favourites. As you can see a lot are on the "food allowed" or "most beneficial" lists, but also have some that are on the "food not allowed" list.
I will try to eliminate two items a week off my "food not allowed" list and see how well I do..if I notice any effects, etc.
Week 1: Will be black tea, alcohol(because of BP and fat loss plan), and potatoes. My fat loss plan has already eliminated banana, mango, coconut, mayo from my "foods not allowed" list, so that helps.
Keep checking on my weekly updates.
Black Tea, can't believe I am giving up my black tea...I have drank this everyday, sometimes several cups for 22 yrs..oh my!
No comments:
Post a Comment