The Blood Type Diet is among a new crop of diets designed to address each person's individual nutritional needs. This diet maintains that your basic blood type--O, A, B or AB--plays a key role in your overall health, disease disposition, life span and physical fitness. If you are a B blood type, you are what is known as a "balanced omnivore," according to the Natural Health Place. This means that you can eat a variety of foods, provided that your diet is balanced.
Meats
A high-protein diet can be especially effective for a B blood type, according to the Natural Health Place. Foods like deep-water fish and some organic poultry will serve your diet well. One notable exception, however, is chicken, according to the Eat Right for Your Type website. Chicken contains a lectin in its muscle tissue that causes B type blood to clump together and may lead to stroke or immune disorders. Other meats that are beneficial to B blood types include mutton, goat, rabbit and venison.
Eggs and Dairy
Organic eggs and dairy are beneficial to B blood types, according to the Natural Health Place. For your blood type, it's acceptable to have one egg, two to four times a week, and 4 to 6 oz. of milk four to five times a week. These products should come from free-range farm animals, the Natural Health Place says. You can also enjoy three to five servings of certain cheeses per week. Beneficial cheeses include cottage, feta, farmer, goat, mozzarella and ricotta.
Beans and Legumes
Beans and legumes are, for the most part, a favorable addition to a B blood type diet, according to the Eat Right for Your Type website. However, avoid lentils, peanuts and sesame seeds, which may contribute to weight gain for your blood type. The Natural Health Place reports that beneficial beans for B blood types include navy, lima and kidney beans.
Grains
For B blood types, certain grains can increase your chance of weight problems, according to Eat Right for Your Type. Wheat and buckwheat, in particular, should be avoided as much as possible. The Natural Health Place also advises that you avoid couscous, gluten, bulgur, barley and rye. Favorable grains include oats, brown rice, millet and spelt. There are various snacks and foods made from these ingredients.
