Sunday, February 22, 2009

Blood Group Diet: Beneficial Foods: Fruits

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» Start from Introduction: Blood Group & Diet
» Go to Blood Group Diet: O | A | B | AB

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Go to Meats: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided

» Go to Seafood: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided
» Go to Beans/Legumes: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided
» Go to Eggs/Dairy: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided
» Go to Nuts/Seeds: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided
» Go to Oils: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided
» Go to Cereals: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided
» Go to Breads: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided
» Go to Pastas/Grains: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided
» Go to Vegetables: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided
» Go to Fruits: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided
» Go to Juices: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided
» Go to Spices/Condiments: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided
» Go to Beverages: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided
» Go to Herbal Teas: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided

O Dark red, blue and purple fruits tend to cause an alkaline reaction in the digestive tract, and therefore balance the high acidity of the Group O’s digestive tract to reduce ulcers and irritations of the stomach lining. Fruits are not only an important source of fiber, minerals and vitamins, but they can be an excellent alternative to bread and pasta for Group O.
□ Figs, dried and fresh
□ Plums, dark, green, red
□ Prunes

A Most fruits are allowed for Group A, although try to emphasize more alkaline fruits can help to balance the grains that are acid forming in Group A muscle tissues.
□ Blackberries
□ Blueberries
□ Boysenberries
□ Cranberries
□ Figs, dried, fresh
□ Plums, dark green, red
□ Prunes
□ Raisins

The digestive enzyme in this fruit is an excellent digestive aid for Group A:
□ Apricot
□ Cherries
□ Pineapples

These fruits exhibit alkaline tendencies after digestion which has a positive effects on the Group A stomach:
□ Grapefruit
□ Lemons

B

□ Bananas
□ Cranberries
□ Figs, dried, fresh
□ Grapes, black, concord, green, red
□ Kiwifruit
□ Papaya
□ Plum, dark, green, red

This fruit has enzymes that help Group B to digest their food more easily:
□ Pineapple

AB Emphasize the more alkaline fruits to balance the grains that are acid forming in Group AB muscle tissues:
□ Cherries
□ Cranberries
□ Figs, dried, fresh
□ Gooseberries
□ Grapes, all kinds
□ Loganberries
□ Plum, all kinds

Tropical fruits don't agree with Group AB, but pineapple is an excellent digestive aid for Group AB:
□ Pineapple

This exhibits alkaline tendencies after digestion:
□ Grapefruit

This aids digestion and clearing mucus from the system:
□ Lemon

Vitamin C-rich fruits help to prevent stomach cancer because of their antioxidant properties:
□ Kiwifruit


» Go to Fruits: Beneficial | Neutral | To Be Avoided

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