Eating For Your Blood Type - A
by Bill Cooper
There has been a lot of positive and negative discussion on the value of following a diet for a
specific blood type. When you are a layperson, as I am, you begin to wonder who to follow
with all this advice.
Here is the reason for encouraging someone to follow the “eat for your type diet” offered by
several different health professionals.
“… when you eat a food containing protein lectins that are incompatible with your blood
type antigen, the lectins target an organ or bodily system (kidneys, liver, brain, stomach,
etc.,), and begin to agglutinate (clump together) blood cells in that area”.
This is a valid concern because if and when this was to happen, it would interfere with a
person’s circulation. Eating a food that was causing this to happen would give rise to the
possibility of disease.
Since I’ve been on this path for almost twenty-five years and have seen more diets than I can
remember, come and go, here is my suggestion; first get your diet as simple as possible for at
least three weeks. By this I mean really simple; only a small amount of meat two or three
times a day with plenty of (steamed) non-starchy vegetables. It is important that you don’t let
yourself get hungry. It is also important you drink enough water to stay hydrated.
After following this diet for three weeks you’ll be ready to try any food you like on your
body and then you’ll learn how your body handles the food in question. We’re all the same,
yet we’re all different. This could not be truer than when it comes to the food we ask our
body to digest.
I’ve put this information on my web site because I feel it can give a person something to go
by in trying to decide where to start when it comes to making changes in ones life. I do not
endorse following a “blood type diet” exclusively.
Food Suggestions, Blood Type A
Abalone
Alfalfa
Almond Butter
Almonds
Amaranth
Anise
Apple Cider
Apricots Juice
Arrowroot
Artichoke, Jerusalem
Asparagus
Bacon
Bamboo Shoots
Barley
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Agar
Allspice
Almond Extract
Aloe
Anchovy
Apple Butter
Apple Juice
Apricots
Artichoke Domes
Arugula
Avocado
Bagels, Wheat
Bananas
Barley Malt
1
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Beneficial
Blood Type A
Barracuda
Bay Leaf
Beans, Azuki
Beans, Broad
Beans, Copper
Beans, Garbanzo
Beans, Jicama
Beans, Lima
Beans, Northern
Beans, Red
Beans, String
Beans, White
Beef, Ground
Beet Leaves
Beluga
Black Cherries
Blueberries
Bluefish
Bok Choy
Brazil nuts
Bread, Essene
Bread, Gluten Free
Bread, Flat
Bread, Pumpernickel
Bread, Spelt
Bread, Whole Wheat
Brown Rice Syrup
Buffalo
Butter
Avoid
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Beneficial
Avoid
Beneficial
Beneficial
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Basil
Beans, Aduke
Beans, Black
Beans, Cannellini
Beans, Fava
Beans, Green
Beans, Kidney
Beans, Navy
Beans, Pinto
Beans, Snap
Beans, Tamarind
Beef
Beer
Beets
Bergamot
Blackberries
Bluegill Bass
Boysenberries
Brown Rice Bread
Bread, Ezekiel
Bread, Hi-Protein
Bread, Multi-grain
Bread, 100% Rye
Bread, Sprouted Wheat
Bread, Wasa
Broccoli
Buckwheat
Burdock
Buttermilk
Neutral
Beneficial
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Avoid
Avoid
Beneficial
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Avoid
Beneficial
Neutral
Beneficial
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Beneficial
Beneficial
Beneficial
Avoid
Cabbage, Chinese
Cabbage, Red
Capers
Carambola
Cardamom
Carp
Carrots
Catfish
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Beneficial
Avoid
Cabbage Juice
Cabbage, White
Caraway
Carob
Carrot Juice
Cashews
Catnip
Caviar
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
The information contained herein is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to
replace the advice or attention of health care professionals. Consult your physician before beginning or making changes
in your diet, supplements or exercise program.
Dancing Algae Co. P.O. Box 49416,,. Colorado Springs, CO. 80949-9416
Voice 719-291-2317 Fax 719-477-0967
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Blood Type A
Cauliflower
Cayenne
Celery Juice
Cheese, American
Cheese, Brie
Cheese, Casein
Cheese, Colby
Cheese, Cream
Cheese, Emmenthal
Cheese, Feta
Cheese, Gruyere
Cheese, Mozzarella
Cheese, Munster
Cheese, Parmesan
Cheese, Ricotta
Cheese, Swiss
Chervil
Chicken
Chicory
Chocolate
Clams
Coconuts
Coffee, Decaf
Collard Greens
Conch
Corn Oil
Corn Syrup
Corn, Yellow
Cornish Hens
Cornstarch
Couscous
Cranberries
Cream of Rice
Cream of Wheat
Cumin
Currents, Red
Neutral
Avoid
Beneficial
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Beneficial
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Celery
Neutral
Chamomile
Beneficial
Cheese, Blue
Avoid
Cheese, Camembert Avoid
Cheese, Cheddar
Avoid
Cheese, Cottage
Avoid
Cheese, Edam
Avoid
Cheese, Farmer
Neutral
Cheese, Gouda
Avoid
Cheese, Goat
Neutral
Cheese, Mont – Jack Avoid
Cheese, Neufchatel Avoid
Cheese, Provolone Avoid
Cheese, String
Avoid
Cherries
Beneficial
Chestnuts
Neutral
Chickweed
Neutral
Chives
Neutral
Cinnamon
Neutral
Clove
Neutral
Coconut Oil
Beneficial
Coffee, Regular
Beneficial
Cod
Beneficial
Coltsfoot
Neutral
Coriander
Neutral
Corn Silk
Avoid
Corn, White
Neutral
Cornflakes
Neutral
Cornmeal
Neutral
Cottonseed Oil
Avoid
Crab
Avoid
Crayfish
Avoid
Cream of Tartar
Neutral
Cucumber
Neutral
Currants, Black
Neutral
Curry
Neutral
Daikon Radish
Dates
Dill
Dulse
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Dandelion
Dates, Red
Duck
Durum Wheat
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Echinacea
Eggplant
Elderberries
Escarole
Beneficial
Avoid
Neutral
Beneficial
EEL
Elder
Endive
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
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Blood Type A
Familia
Fennel
Fiddlehead Ferns
Figs, Fresh
Flounder
Flour, Bulgur
Flour, Gluten
Flour, Oat
Flour, Rye
Flour, Sprouted Wheat
Flour, Whole Wheat
Flaxseed Oil
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Beneficial
Neutral
Avoid
Beneficial
Farina
Fenugreek
Figs, Dried
Filberts
Flour, Barley
Flour, Durum
Flour, Graham
Flour, Rice
Flour, Spelt
Flour, White
Frog
Avoid
Beneficial
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Garlic
Gentian
Ginseng
Goldenseal
Gooseberries
Grape Nuts
Grapes, Black
Grapes, Red
Green Tea
Guava
Beneficial
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Gelatin, Plain
Ginger
Goat Milk
Goose
Grape Juice
Grapefruit
Grapes, Concord
Grapes, Green
Gray Sole
Grouper
Avoid
Beneficial
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Beneficial
Avoid
Beneficial
Haddock
Halibut
Hawthorn
Herring
Honey
Horehound
Ice Cream
Avoid
Avoid
Beneficial
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Hake
Ham
Heart
Hickory
Hops
Horseradish
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Kale
Kasha
Kelp
Kiwi
Kumquat
Beneficial
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Kamut
Kefir
Ketchup
Kohlrabi
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Beneficial
Lamb
Avoid
Leeks
Beneficial
The information contained herein is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not
intended to replace the advice or attention of health care professionals. Consult your physician before
beginning or making changes in your diet, supplements or exercise program.
Dancing Algae Co. P.O. Box 49416,,. Colorado Springs, CO. 80949-9416
Voice 719-291-2317 Fax 719-477-0967
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Blood Type A
Lemons
Lentils, Green
Lettuce, Bib
Lettuce, Mesclun
Licorice
Linden
Liquor, Distilled
Liver
Loganberries
Beneficial
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Lentils, Brown
Lentils, Red
Lettuce, Iceberg
Lettuce, Romaine
Lima Beans
Linseed Oil
Limes
Lobster
Lox
Beneficial
Beneficial
Neutral
Beneficial
Avoid
Beneficial
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Macadamia
Mahimahi
Maple Syrup
Matzos, Wheat
Melon, Canang
Melon, Casaba
Melon, Crenshaw
Melon, Musk
Melon, Water
Millet
Miso
Muffins, Corn
Muffins, Oat Bran
Mulberry, Tea
Mushroom, Abalone
Mushroom, Enoki
Mushroom, Shiitake
Mussels
Mustard, Dry
Mutton
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Mackerel
Mangoes
Marjoram
Mayonnaise
Melon, Cantaloupe
Melon, Christmas
Melon, Honeydew
Melon, Spanish
Milk Thistle
Mint
Molasses
Muffins, English
Muffins, Wheat Bran
Mullein, Tea
Mushroom, Domestic
Mushroom, Portobello
Mushroom, Tree Oyster
Mustard
Mustard Greens
Beneficial
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Beneficial
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Nectarines
Noodles, Spelt
Noodles, Spinach
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Noodles, Soba
Noodles, Wheat
Nutmeg
Beneficial
Avoid
Neutral
Oat Bran
Ocean Perch
Okra
Olives, Black
Olives, Greek
Onions, Green
Onions, Spanish
Oranges
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Beneficial
Avoid
Oatmeal
Octopus
Olive Oil
Olives, Green
Olives, Spanish
Onions, Red
Onions, Yellow
Oregano
Neutral
Avoid
Beneficial
Neutral
Avoid
Beneficial
Beneficial
Neutral
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Blood Type A
Oysters
Avoid
Papaya
Parsley
Parsnips
Pasta, Artichoke
Pasta, Spinach
Peanut Butter
Pears
Peas, Green
Peas, Snow
Pepper, Black
Peppercorn
Pepper, White
Peppers, Red
Peppermint Tea
Persimmons
Pickerel
Pickles, Kosher
Pickles, Sweet
Pike
Pineapple
Plantains
Plums, Green
Pomegranates
Porgy
Potatoes, Red
Potatoes, White
Prunes
Pumpkin Seeds
Quail
Avoid
Beneficial
Beneficial
Beneficial
Avoid
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Avoid
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Beneficial
Beneficial
Avoid
Paprika
Parsley Tea
Partridge
Pasta, Semolina
Peaches
Peanut Oil
Peas, Black Eyed
Peas, Pod
Pecans
Pepper, Cayenne
Pepper, Red Flakes
Peppers, Jalapeno
Peppers, Green
Peppers, Yellow
Peppermint
Pheasant
Pickles, Dill
Pickles, Sour
Pignola, Pine Nuts
Pimiento
Pistachios
Plums, Dark
Plums, Red
Poppy Seeds
Pork
Potatoes, Sweet
Prickly Pears
Pumpkin
Quinoa
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Beneficial
Beneficial
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Rabbit
Radishes
Raisins
Raspberries
Red Clover
Relish
Rhubarb Tea
Rice, Bran
Avoid
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Radicchio
Rainbow Trout
Rappini
Raspberry Leaf Tea
Red Snapper
Rhubarb
Rice, Basmati
Rice, Brown
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
The information contained herein is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to
replace the advice or attention of health care professionals. Consult your physician before beginning or making changes
in your diet, supplements or exercise program.
Dancing Algae Co. P.O. Box 49416,,. Colorado Springs, CO. 80949-9416
Voice 719-291-2317 Fax 719-477-0967
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Blood Type A
Rice Cakes
Rice Syrup
Rice, Wild
Rutabaga
Rye Vita
Safflower Oil
Sage
Saint Johns Wort
Salmon
Salt, Table
Sarsaparilla
Scallion
Sea Bass
Sea Weed
Senna Tea
Sesame Seeds
Shad
Shark
Sherbet
Shrimp
Skim/2% Milk
Slippery Elm Tea
Snail
Soda, Club
Soda, Diet
Sour Cream
Soy Granules
Soy Sauce
Spearmint Tea
Spinach
Sprouts, Brussels
Sprouts, Radish
Squid
Strawberries
Striped Bass
Sucanat
Sugar, White
Sunflower Seeds, Raw
Swiss Chard
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Beneficial
Beneficial
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Beneficial
Beneficial
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Beneficial
Rice, Puffed
Rice, White
Rose Hips
Rye
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Saffron
Sail Fish
Salad Dressing
Sea Salt
Sardine
Savory
Scallop
Sea Trout
Seltzer Water
Sesame Oil
Seven Grain
Shallots
Shepherd’s Purse
Shredded Wheat
Silver Perch
Skullcap Tea
Smelt
Snapper
Soda, Cola
Sole
Soy Flakes
Soy Milk
Spearmint
Spelt
Sprouts, Alfalfa
Sprouts, Mung
Squash, All Types
Star Fruits
Strawberry Leaf Tea
Sturgeon
Sugar, Brown
Sun Flower Oil
Sunflower Seeds, Baked
Sword Fish
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid*
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Avoid
Beneficial
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Tahini Seeds
Tamarind
Tapioca
Tea, Black
Tempeh
Tilefish
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Beneficial
Avoid
Tamari
Tangerines
Tarragon
Tea, Green
Thyme
Tofu
Beneficial
Avoid
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Avoid
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Blood Type A
Tomato
Turkey
Turnips
Avoid
Neutral
Beneficial
Tuna
Turmeric
Turtle
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Valerian Tea
Veal
Vervain Tea
Vinegar, Balsamic
Vinegar, White
Beneficial
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Vanilla
Venison
Vinegar, Apple Cider
Vinegar, Red Wine
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Walnuts, English
Water w/ Lemon
Watercress
Wheat Bran
Whey
White Perch
Whole Milk, Cow
Wine, White
Wintergreen
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Avoid
Walnuts, Black
Water Chestnuts
Weakfish
Wheat Germ
White Birch Tea
Whitefish
Whole Milk, Goat
Wine, Red
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Avoid
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Beneficial
Yams
Yellow Dock
Yellowtail
Avoid
Avoid
Neutral
Yarrow
Yellow Perch
Yogurt
Neutral
Beneficial
Neutral
Zucchini
Neutral
*These items are best when homemade to avoid ingesting rancid oils.
Reference; Eat Right For “4” Your Type by Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo
Note; I have edited Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo’s list in all four blood types according to my personal experience
and in my experience working with my clients. You will find different suggestions for some foods other
than what he suggest or you may not find a particular food in my list; this is because I don’t feel it belongs
in there in the first place. Thanks, Bill Cooper
The information contained herein is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not
intended to replace the advice or attention of health care professionals. Consult your physician before
beginning or making changes in your diet, supplements or exercise program.
Dancing Algae Co. P.O. Box 49416,,. Colorado Springs, CO. 80949-9416
Voice 719-291-2317 Fax 719-477-0967
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