Type O : Part II

 

OILS AND FATS

Type Os respond well to oils. They can be an important source of nutrition and an aid to elimination. You will increase their value in your system if you limit your use to the mono-unsaturated varieties, such as olive oil and linseed oil. These oils have positive effects on the heart and arteries even help to reduce blood cholesterol.

HIGHLY BENEFICIAL	NEUTRAL	AVOID
Linseed (flaxseed) oil Olive oil	Rapessed (Canola) oil Cod liver oil Sesame oil	Corn oil Cottonseed oil Groundnut oil Safflower oil

NUTS AND SEEDS

Are not essential in the diet, and should be eaten selectively, as they are high in fat. Anyone try to lose weight should avoid them. Since nuts can sometimes cause digestive problems, they must be chewed thoroughly, or used to make nut butters, which are easier to digest. This is especially important for anyone with the colon problems that are more frequently experienced by Type Os.

HIGHLY BENEFICIAL	NEUTRAL		AVOID
Pumpkin seeds Walnuts	Almonds Almond butter Chestnuts Hazelnuts Hickory nuts Macadamia nuts pecans	Pine nuts Sesame seeds Sesame butter Sunflower margarine Sunflower seeds Tahimi (sesame seed paste)	Brazil nuts Cashew nuts Peanuts Peanut butter Pistachio nuts Poppy seeds

BEANS AND PULSES

not encouraged coz it contains lectins that deposit in the muscle tissues and make them less acidic. Type Os perform well best when their muscle tissues are slightly more acidic, as this acidity allows Type Os to burn fat more efficiently. This is not to be confused with the acid/alkaline reaction that occurs in the stomach. In that case, the few highly beneficial beans are exceptions. They actually promote the strengthening of digestive tract and promote healing of ulcerations – a Type O problem because of their high levels of stomach acid. Even so, eat dried beans in moderation, as an occasional side dish.

HIGHLY BENEFICIAL	NEUTRAL	AVOID
Aduki beans Black-eyed beans Pinto beans	Black beans Broad beans Cannellini beans Chick-peas Green beans Lima beans Peas – green Sugar – snap beans and peas	Kidney beans Navy beans Lentils – brown, green, red Soya beans