Blood is life and a necessity for maintaining our existence, it fuels the power and mystery of birth and the horrors of disease, war and death. Blood Type is one of several medically recognized variations that classifies blood based on the presence and absence of antibodies and inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells. Your blood type -O, A, B or AB is a powerful genetic fingerprint that identifies you as surely as your DNA. According to naturopathic doctor Peter J. D’Adamo, antigens found in your blood are also present in other parts of your body, including your digestive tract which is what causes foods you eat to react chemically to your blood type. Your blood type is the key that unlocks the door to the mysteries of health, disease, longevity, physical vitality and emotional strength.
Blood type diets are a system of eating that categorizes foods as beneficial, neutral or harmful based on the nutritional needs of a persons blood type. Dr. D’Adamo’s diet plan promises a provision for your body’s most vital nourishment and also a vehicle for your future well-being. The first thing to note before starting this diet is your blood type and it is important to know that your blood type being either positive (+) or negative (-) does not play as big a role as the blood type group. Using Dr. D’Adamo’s research, we’ve provided a structured analysis on which foods, spices, teas and condiments will help someone of your blood type maintain optimal health.
Blood Type O Plan
TYPE O : The Hunter
- MEAT EATER
- OVERACTIVE IMMUNE SYSTEM
- HARDY DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
- RESPONDS TO STRESS WITH INTENSE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
- REQUIRES AN EFFICIENT METABOLISM TO STAY LEAN AND ENERGETIC
FOODS THAT ENCOURAGE WEIGHT GAIN | FOODS THAT ENCOURAGE WEIGHT LOSS |
CORN | KELP |
WHEAT GLUTEN | SEAFOOD |
KIDNEY BEANS, NAVY BEANS | LIVER |
LENTILS | RED MEAT |
CAULIFLOWER | KALE, SPINACH, BROCOLLI |
Meats and Poultry
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
BEEF | CHICKEN | BACON/HAM/PORK |
LAMB | DUCK | |
LIVER | TURKEY | |
VENISON | SQUAB | |
MUTTON | GUINEA HEN | |
HEART | OSTRICH |
Seafood
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
BASS | LOBSTER | CATFISH |
COD | SHRIMP | OCTOPUS |
SWORDFISH | SARDINE | BARRACUDA |
RED SNAPPER | TILAPIA | SALMON ROE |
PERCH | TUNA | SQUID |
HALIBUT | CRAB | FROG |
PIKE | OYSTER | ABALONE |
Diary and Eggs
NEUTRAL | AVOID |
BUTTER | PARMESAN |
GOAT CHEESE | CHEESE (AMERICAN/BLUE/COTTAGE/CREAM/STRING) |
MOZARELLA | EGG (GOOSE/QUAIL) |
FETA | MILK (COW/GOAT) |
EGG (CHICKEN/DUCK) | ICE CREAM |
GHEE | SOUR CREAM |
FARMER CHEESE | YOGHURT |
Oil and Fats
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
FLAXSEED | ALMOND | AVOCADO |
OLIVE | COD LIVER | CASTOR |
SESAME | COCONUT | |
WALNUT | CORN | |
CANOLA | PEANUT | |
BLACK CURRANT SEED | SOY |
Nuts and Seeds
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
PUMPKIN SEED | PECAN | SUNFLOWER SEED |
WALNUT(BLACK/ENGLISH) | MACADAMIA | PEANUT BUTTER |
PUMPKIN SEED | ALMOND | PISTACHIO |
BUTTERNUT | CASHEW | |
SESAME SEED | CHESTNUT | |
HAZELNUT | LITCHI | |
PIGNOLA | BEECH |
Beans and Legumes
NEUTRAL | AVOID |
SOY BEAN | KIDNEY BEAN |
BLACK BEAN | NAVY BEAN |
WHITE/YELLOW BEAN | LENTIL |
LIMA BEAN | COPPER BEAN |
PEA | TAMARIND BEAN |
Cereals
NEUTRAL | AVOID |
OATMEAL | BARLEY |
MILLET | CORN |
TAPIOCA | WHEAT BRAN |
RICE | GRAPE-NUTS |
BUCKWHEAT | GRITS |
KAMUT | FARINA |
OAT BRAN | FAMILIA |
Breads and Muffins
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
MANNA BREAD | RICE CAKE | BAGEL, WHEAT |
RYE CRISP | CORN MUFFIN | |
GLUTEN-FREE BREAD | WHOLE WHEAT BREAD | |
OAT BRAN MUFFIN | HIGH-PROTEIN BREAD |
Grains and Pasta
NEUTRAL | AVOID |
OAT FLOUR | SEMOLINA PASTA |
SOBA NOODLES | WHITE FLOUR |
RICE(BASMATI/BROWN/WHITE) | WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR |
RYE FLOUR | COUSCOUS |
QUINOA | BARLEY FLOUR |
Vegetables
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
POTATO, SWEET | GARLIC | CAULIFLOWER |
PEPPER (CAYENNE/RED) | YAM | CORN |
GINGER | OLIVE | CUCUMBER |
ARTICHOKE | TOMATO | LEEK |
OKRA | ASPARAGUS | ALFAFA SPROUTS |
ONION | CARROT | CAPERS |
LETTUCE | CABBAGE | MUSTARD GREENS |
Fruit
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
FIG | APPLE | COCONUT |
BANANA | LEMON | ORANGE |
GUAVA | LIME | AVOCADO |
MANGO | PINEAPPLE | ASIAN PEAR |
BLUEBERRY | WATERMELON | KIWI |
CHERRY | PAPAYA | TANGERINE |
PLUM | GRAPE | MELON (BITTER/HONEYDEW) |
Spices, Sugars and Seasonings
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
TUMERIC | BASIL | NUTMEG |
CURRY | CINAMMON | CSUCROSE |
CAAROB | CLOVE | CORN SYRUP |
HORSERADISH | THYME | CORNSTARCH |
KELP | VANILA | FRUCTOSE |
PARSELY | MAPLE SYRUP | MSG |
DULSE | ROSEMARY | INVERT SUGAR |
PEPPER | SAFFRON | MACE |
Herbal Teas
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
GINGER | GINSENG | ALOE |
PARSELY | SAGE | CORN SILK |
DANDELION | PEPPERMINT | RED CLOVER |
CAYENNE | RASBERRY LEAF | STRAWBERRY LEAF |
SARSAPARILLA | VALERIAN | ECHINACEA |
Miscellaneous Beverages
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
TEA, GREEN | WINE, RED | BEER |
SELTZER WATER | COFFEE | |
CLUB SODA | LIQOUR. DISTILLED | |
SODA (COLA/DIET/MISC.) |
Supplement Advisory
- CALCUIM
- VITAMIN B
- IODINE
- VITAMIN K
Blood Type A Plan
TYPE A: The Cultivator
- SENSITIVE DIGESTIVE TRACT
- TOLERANT IMMUNE SYSTEM
- RESPONDS BEST TO STRESS WITH CALMING ACTION
- REQUIRES AGRARIAN DIET TO STAY LEAN AND PRODUCTIVE
FOODS THAT ENCOURAGE WEIGHT GAIN | FOODS THAT ENCOURAGE WEIGHT LOSS |
DIARY FOODS | SOY FOODS |
MEAT | VEGETABLE OILS |
WHEAT | PINEAPPLE |
KIDNEY BEANS, LIMA BEANS | VEGETABLES |
Meats and Poultry
NEUTRAL | AVOID |
CHICKEN | QUAIL |
GUINEA HEN | BEEF |
TURKEY | BACON/HAM/PORK |
SQUAB | LAMB |
OSTRICH | MUTTON |
Seafood
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
SALMON | CROAKER | LOBSTER |
SARDINE | TILAPIA | SQUID |
MACKEREL | SALMON ROE | SCALLOP |
RED SNAPPER | TUNA | CRAYFISH |
COD | SWORDFISH | CATFISH |
Diary and Eggs
NEUTRAL | AVOID |
EGG (CHICKEN/QUAIL/GOOSE/DUCK) | ICE CREAM |
MILK, GOAT | BUTTER |
SOUR CREAM | MILK, COW |
YOGHURT | CHEESE (STRING/BLUE/CREAM/COTTAGE) |
CHEESE (FARMER/GOAT) | BUTTERMILK |
RICOTTA | PROVOLONE |
Oils and Fats
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
BLACK CURRANT SEED | AVOCADO | CASTOR |
OLIVE | SOY | COCONUT |
WALNUT | ALMOND | PEANUT |
FLAXSEED | SESAME | CORN |
Nuts and Seeds
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
PEANUT | CHESTNUT | BRAZIL |
PUMPKIN SEED | ALMOND | CASHEW |
PEANUT BUTTER | BUTTERNUT | PISTACHIO |
WALNUT (BLACK/ENGLISH) | SUNFLOWER SEED | CASHEW BUTTER |
Beans and Legumes
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
SOY MILK | JICAMA | KIDNEY BEAN |
LENTIL | CANNELLINI NEAN | TAMARIND BEAN |
SOYBEAN | NORTHERN BEAN | LIMA BEAN |
BLACK-EYED PEA | WHITE BEAN | NAVY BEAN |
BLACK BEAN | PEA (GREEN/POD/SNOW) | COPPER BEAN |
Cereals
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
OATMEAL | BARLEY | WHEAT BRAN |
AMARANTH | SORGHUM | GRAPE NUTS |
OAT BRAN | CORNFLAKES | FAMILIA |
BUCKWHEAT/KASHA | MILLET, PUFFED | FARINA |
RICW, BRAN | SEVEN-GRAIN |
Breads and Muffins
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
MANNA BREAD | MILET | WHOLE WHEAT BREAD |
EZEKIEL BREAD | OAT BRAN MUFFIN | ENGLISH MUFFIN |
SOY FLOUR BREAD | RICE CAKW | MATZO |
RYE BREAD | HIGH-PROTEIN BREAD |
Grains and Pasta
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
OAT FLOUR | COUSCOUS | WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR |
RYE FLOUR | BARLEY FLOUR | |
SOBA NOODLES | RICE FLOUR | |
BUCKWHEAT/KASHA | SEMOLINA PASTA |
Vegetables
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
PARSELY | CORN | YAM |
GINGER | CAULIFLOWER | EGGPLANT |
GARLIC | BEET | JUNIPER |
KALE | ASPARAGUS | CHILI PEPPER |
OKRA | CORIANDER | MUSHROOM, SHITAKE |
PUMPKIN | SQUASH | SAUERKRAUT |
Fruits
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
LIME | APPLE | MANGO |
PINEAPPLE | WATERMELON | BANANA |
PLUM | PEACH | COCONUT |
LEMON | PEAR | ORANGE |
CRANBERRY | AVOCADO | PAPAYA |
CHERRY | GUAVA | TANGERINE |
Spices, Sugars, Seasonings
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
GINGER | CLOVE | VINEGAR |
TUMERIC | BASIL | TAMARIND |
PARSELY | BAY LEAF | CAPERS |
BARLEY MALT | SAGE | GELATIN, PLAIN |
GARLIC | SAFFRON | ACACIA |
TAMARI | NUTMEG | WINTERGREEN |
Herbal Teas
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
ALOE | SAGE | CAYENNE |
GINSENG | PEPPERMINT | RED CLOVER |
DANDELION | SENNA | CATNIP |
VALERIAN | THYME | JUNIPER |
ECHINACEA | STRAWBERRY LEAF | CORN SILK |
HAWTHORN | WHITE BIRCH | GOLDENSEAL |
Miscellaneous Beverages
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
COFFE (REGULAR/DECAF) | WINE, WHITE | BEER |
TEA, GREEN | LIQUOR, DISTILLED | |
WINE. RED | SELTZER WATER | |
SODA |
Supplement Advisory
- VITAMIN B
- VITAMIN C
- FOLIC ACID
- CALCUIM
- IRON
- ZINC
Blood Type B Plan
TYPE B: The Nomad
- STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM
- TOLERANT DIGESTIVE SYSYTEM
- DAIRY EATER
- RESPONDS BEST TO STRESS WITH CREATIVITY
- REQUIRES A BALANCE BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITY TO STAY LEAN AND SHARP
FOODS THAT ENCOURAGE WEIGHT GAIN | FOODS THAT ENCOURAGE WEIGHT LOSS |
CORN | GREEN VEGETABLES |
LENTILS | MEAT |
SESAME SEEDS | LIVER |
WHEAT | EGGS/ LOW FAT DAIRY PRODUCTS |
Meats and Poultry
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
GOAT | BEEF | CHICKEN |
LAMB | LIVER | BACON/HAM/PORK |
RABBIT | TURKEY | QUAIL |
MUTTON | OSTRICH | DUCK |
VENISON | BUFFALO | SQUAB |
Seafoods
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
SARDINE | CATFISH | CRAB |
COD | SCALLOP | CRAYFISH |
MACKEREL | TILAPIA | LOBSTER |
SALMON | TUNA | SHRIMP |
SHAD | SQUID | SALMON ROE |
HAKE | MULLET | MUSSEL |
Diary and Eggs
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
YOGHURT | EGG, CHICKEN | ICE CREAM |
PANEER | PROVOLONE | EGG (DUCK/GOOSE/QUAIL) |
MILK (COW/GOAT) | SOUR CREAM | AMERICAN CHEESE |
CHEESE (COTTAGE/FARMER/GOAT) | CREAM CHESSE | STRING CHEESE |
RICOTTA | JARLSBERG | BLUE CHEESE |
Oils and Fats
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
OLIVE | ALMOND | SOY |
WALNUT | AVOCADO | |
BLACK CURRANT SEED | CASTOR | |
FLAXSEED | CORN | |
WHEAT GERM | PEANUT |
Nuts and Seeds
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
WALNUT, BLACK | ALMOND | CASHEW |
PECAN | PEANUT | |
CHESTNUT | SESAME SEED | |
BUTTERNUT | PUMPKIN SEED | |
LITCHI | SUNFLOWER SEED |
Beans and Legumes
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
KIDNEY BEAN | WHITE BEAN | SOYBEAN |
LIMA BEAN | TAMARIND BEAN | LENTIL |
NAVY BEAN | JICAMA | BLACK-EYED PEA |
NORTHERN BEAN | BLACK BEAN | |
COPPER BEAN | PINTO BEAN |
Cereals
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
OATMEAL | BARLEY | WHEAT BRAN |
SPELT | CREAM OF RICE | TAPIOCA |
RICE BRAN | QUINOA | CORNMEAL |
OAT BRAN | RYE | |
MILLET | GRITS |
Breads and Muffins
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
RICE CAKE | OAT BRAN MUFFINS | WHOLE WHEAT BREAD |
BROWN RICE BREAD | GLUTEN-FREE BREAD | RYE BREAD |
EZEKIEL BREAD | HIGH-PROTEIN BREAD | CORN MUFFIN |
MANNA BREAD | SOY FLOUR BREAD | KAMUT |
MILLET | SPELT BREAD | PUMPERNICKEL |
Grains and Pasta
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
MILLET FLOUR | RICE (BASMATI/BROWN/WHITE) | RYE FLOUR |
RICE FLOUR | BARLEY FLOUR | SOBA NOODLES |
OAT FLOUR | WHITE FLOUR | GLUTEN FLOUR |
SPELT FLOUR | QUINOA | COUSCOUS |
SEMOLINA PASTA | BUCKWHEAT |
Vegetables
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
GINGER | LETTUCE | ARTICHOKE |
PEPPER | SPINACH | PUMPKIN |
POTATO, SWEET | CUCUMBER | CORN |
YAM | ASPARAGUS | RADISH |
MUSHROOM | DANDELION | RHUBARB |
CABBAGE | GARLIC | OLIVE |
Fruits
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
PINEAPPLE | GUAVA | AVOCADO |
PAPAYA | APPLE | COCONUT |
GRAPE | CHERRY | MELON, BITTER |
BANANA | LEMON | POMEGRANATE |
WATERMELON | LIME | PERSIMMON |
CRANBERRY | STRAWBERRY | STARFRUIT |
Spices, Sugars, Seasonings
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
CURRY | SAGE | TAPIOCA |
GINGER | THYME | MSG |
PEPPER, CAYENNE | VINEGAR | GELATIN |
PARSELY | CHOCOLATE | CINNAMON |
HORSERADISH | CLOVE | CORNSTARCH |
GARLIC | BARLEY MALT |
Herbal Teas
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
GINSENG | VALERIAN | RED CLOVER |
PARSLEY | WHITE BIRCH | CORN SILK |
RASBERRY LEAF | SENNA | JUNIPER |
PEPPERMINT | DANDELION | COLTSFOOT |
CAYENNE | SAGE | GUARANA |
MILK THISTLE | CHAMOMILE | RHUBARB |
Miscellaneous Beverages
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
TEA, GREEN | WINE (RED/WHITE) | SODA |
BEER | LIQOUR, DISTILLED | |
COFFEE (REGULAR/DECAF) | SELTZER WATER |
Supplement Advisory
- MAGNESIUM
- LICORICE
- GINKGO
- LECITHIN
Blood Type AB Plan
TYPE AB: The Enigma
- SENSITIVE DIGESTIVE TRACT
- OVERLY TOLERANT IMMUNE SYSTEM
- RESPONDS BEST STRESS SPIRITUALLY, WITH PHYSICAL VERVE AND CREATIVE ENERGY
- AN EVOLUTIONARY MYSTERY
FOODS THAT ENCOURAGE WEIGHT GAIN | FOODS THAT ENCOURAGE WEIGHT LOSS |
RED MEAT | TOFU |
KIDNEY BEANS | SEAFOOD |
LIMA BEANS | DAIRY |
CORNS | GREEN VEGETABLES |
WHEAT | PINEAPPLE |
SEEDS | KELP |
Meats and Poultry
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
TURKEY | GOAT | BEEF |
LAMB | CHICKEN | |
LIVER | BACON/HAM/PORK | |
MUTTON | QUAIL | |
RABBIT | SQUAB |
Seafood
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
SALMON | TILAPIA | CRAB |
TUNA | SCALLOP | LOBSTER |
SARDINE | CATFISH | OYSTER |
COD | CROAKER | SHRIMP |
MACKEREL | SQUID | CRAYFISH |
RED SNAPPER | HERRING | CLAM |
Diary and Eggs
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
YOGHURT | EGG (CHICKEN) | EGG (DUCK) |
MILK (GOAT) | MILK (COW, SKIM) | ICE CREAM |
SOUR CREAM | CHEESE (CREAM, STRING) | BUTTER |
RICOTTA | EGG (GOOSE/QUAIL) | CHEESE (AMERICAN, BLUE) |
CHEESE (COTTAGE, FARMER,GOAT) | PANEER | PROVOLONE |
Oils and Fats
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
OLIVE | CASTOR | COCONUT |
WALNUT | SOY | SUNFLOWER |
PEANUT | SESAME | |
ALMOND | COTTONSEED | |
COD LIVER | SAFFLOWER |
Nuts and Seeds
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
CHESTNUT | PECAN | SUNFLOWER SEED |
PEANUT | CASHEW | SESAME SEED |
WALNUT | ALMOND | PUMPKIN SEED |
PEANUT BUTTER | BUTTERNUT | POPPY SEED |
PIGNOLA | HAZELNUT |
Beans and Legumes
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
SOYBEAN | COPPER BEAN | KIDNEY BEAN |
PINTO BEAN | TAMARIND BEAN | BLACK-EYED PEA |
NAVY BEAN | WHITE BEAN | LIMA BEAN |
LENTIL, GREEN | JICAMA | CHICKPEA |
SOY TOFU | CANNELLINI | SPROUTS |
Cereals
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
OATMEAL | BARLEY | CORNMEAL |
MILLET | SOYFLAKES | GRITS |
RICE, BRAN | WHEAT BRAN | TAPIOCA |
RYEBERRY | QUINOA | KAMUT |
SPELT | CREAM OF RICE | BUCKWHEAT |
Breads and Muffins
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
RICE CAKE | OAT BRAN MUFFIN | CORN MUFFINS |
RYE BREAD | GLUTEN-FREE BREAD | |
SOY FLOUR BREAD | WHOLE WHEAT BREAD | |
BROWN RICE BREAD | SPELT BREAD |
Grains and Pasta
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
RICE FLOUR | COUSCOUS | BUCKWHEAT |
RYE FLOUR | GLUTEN FLOUR | SOBA NOODLES |
OAT FLOUR | WHITE FLOUR | |
RICE (BASMATI/BROWN/WHITE) | SEMOLINA PASTA |
Vegetables
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
YAM | OLIVE | CORN |
MUSHROOM | OKRA | ALOE |
POTATO, SWEET | CORIANDER | PEPPER |
CUCUMBER | CABBAGE | ARTICHOKE |
GARLIC | CILANTRO | RADISH |
BEET | PUMPKIN | RHUBARB |
Fruits
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
PINEAPPLE | APPLE | AVOCADO |
WATERMELON | TANGERINE | COCONUT |
LEMON | LIME | BANANA |
CRANBERRY | PAPAYA | ORANGE |
GRAPE | STRAWBERRY | MANGO |
KIWI | PLANTAIN | GUAVA |
Spices, Sugars, Seasonings
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
CURRY | HONEY | ALOE |
GARLIC | TUMERIC | VINEGAR |
GINGER | THYME | PEPPER |
OREGANO | CINNAMON | CORNSTARCH |
PARSELY | CLOVE | BARLEY MALT |
HORSERADISH | BASIL | MSG |
Herbal Teas
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
GINGER | SAGE | ALOE |
GINSENG | GUARANA | RED CLOVER |
PARSELY | RASPBERRY LEAF | CAYENNE |
ECHINACEA | PEPPERMINT | RHUBARB |
CHAMOMILE | SPEARMINT | SKULLCAP |
Miscellaneous Beverages
BENEFICIAL | NEUTRAL | AVOID |
TEA, GREEN | BEER | TEA, BLACK |
WINE (RED/WHITE) | COFFEE | |
SODA, CLUB | LIQUOR, DISTILLED | |
SELTZER WATER | SODA (COLA/DIET) |
Supplement Advisory
- VITAMIN C
- VALERIAN
- HAWTHORN
- MILK THISTLE