Undeniably, fruits are foodstuffs that can provide quite a lot of health benefits to the body....CONTINUE READING
But in reality, there is a classification of fruits that are more suitable and less suitable for consumption by a person considering the differences in blood type.
For those with blood type O, for example.
According to the book Healthy Diet for Blood Type O (2015) by Wied Harry Apriadji, for blood type O, fruits are not merely a source of fibre, vitamins and minerals, but can be a healthier choice of filling food to replace staple foods, such as pasta, bread or rice.
If people with blood type O choose to eat fruit instead of a piece of bread, a plate of pasta or rice, their digestive system will be able to work better.
Not only that, at the same time, the excess weight on the O blood type owner can also be reduced or shrunk.
Fruits that O blood type owners need to watch out for
However, there are types of fruits that are considered unsuitable for O blood type owners.
This refers to the nature of the O blood group’s digestive system which is very acidic.
Where, the owners of blood type O are not recommended to eat fruits that also contain acids to reduce the risk of stomach disorders and irritation of the stomach wall.
Here are some examples of fruits that blood type O owners should avoid because of their acidic content, according to Medical News Today:
Orange oranges
Tangerines
Pontianak oranges
Field oranges
Arrowroot oranges
Strawberries
Owners of blood type O are instead advised to prefer alkaline-forming fruits to avoid these health problems.
Plums, prunes (dried plums), and figs are considered as fruits that are very beneficial for O blood type owners.
The dark red, blue and dark purple colours of these fruits suggest that they can provide an alkaline reaction in the digestive system.
Grapefruit can also be consumed in moderation. Despite its high acid content, the fruit is an alkaline-forming food after digestion.
An alkaline-forming fruit to watch out for as well:
Although proven to be good, not all base-forming fruits are good for those with blood type O. For example, melons.
Various types of melons have been shown to be alkaline-forming, but these fruits contain quite a lot of mould.
Whereas the body of blood type O is very sensitive to fungi.
Therefore, melons and watermelons should be consumed by O blood types in moderation.
Meanwhile, honeydew and cantaloupe melons should be avoided altogether due to the highest mould content.
Berries are also good for the health of O blood type owners, such as ciplukan or gooseberries. However, blackberries should be avoided because they contain lectins that can disrupt the digestive system of blood type O.
Meanwhile, diligently consuming pineapple juice can also be very helpful in preventing and treating water retention and flatulence.
These two things are known to play a role in obesity in the body of O blood type owners.
You are also advised to eat fruit 3-4 times per day. On each occasion, you should eat 1 fruit or 85-100 grams.
It would be better and healthier if you also consume fruit or vegetable juice 2-3 times per day, 1-2 glasses or 250-500 ml each.
