Diets For A Type B Blood Type

In 1996, Dr. Peter D'Adamo researched and wrote the book "Eat Right 4 Your Type," breaking down specific diets for each type of blood. According to D'Adamo's book, Type Bs tend to have strong immune systems, tolerant digestive systems, are diary eaters and tend to have the most balanced and flexible diets. Type Bs also tend to incorporate exercise and physical activity into their lives, so they have the most freedom in choosing a healthy diet.

High Protein Diet

Because Type Bs tend to be active, they need to incorporate plenty of protein into their daily diets to avoid losing muscle tone and essentially promote muscle toning. According to the textbook, "Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology," muscle toning is not the process of building new muscle, but rather losing intramuscular fat to make the muscle more lean. Type Bs should include lean red meats and poultry, such as turkey and pheasant, each day. Chicken should be avoided because of the chemical lectin, which is found in chicken and interferes with digestive function in Type Bs. Lean red meats like goat, lamb, mutton and venison are highly beneficial for Type Bs, while pork/bacon, duck and goose should be avoided as well.

High Dairy Diet

Type Bs tend to have tolerant digestive systems and can afford to eat dairy products more frequently that other blood types. D'Adamo writes that, "The primary sugar in the Type B antigen is D-galactosamine, the very same sugar present in milk." This allows Type Bs to eat eggs, milk, cheeses and yogurts easily. Type Bs can also use soy and soy-based dairy products in their diets, but be careful not to replace proteins with soy foods. Dairy foods that are highly beneficial for Type Bs include cheeses like feta, goat, cottage, ricotta, farmer and paneer. Yogurts and goat or cow milk are also very healthy for Type Bs. Foods to avoid include American, blue and string cheese, ice cream and non-organic eggs.

High Vegetable Diet

Type Bs have the freedom to eat nearly every vegetable and should avoid only a handful. They should eat vegetables each day, at least three to five full servings. Type Bs should avoid tomatoes completely, since it contains a type of lectin that can irritate the Type B's stomach lining. Corn, artichokes, pumpkins, rhubarb, radishes and olives should also be avoided. Green vegetables are the most beneficial for Type Bs, as are potatoes, yams, mushrooms and cabbages.