Meal Plans & Recipes for Each Blood Type

A Practical Guide with Easy Meal Ideas

Eating according to your blood type can optimize digestion, energy levels, and overall well-being.

Today, I’m sharing a one-day meal plan with simple recipes for each blood type—so you can try it out and see how your body responds!

Blood Type O – The High-Protein Hunter

Blood Type O thrives on a high-protein diet with lean meats, fish, and vegetables while avoiding grains and dairy.

Meal Plan:

  • Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with spinach and turkey bacon

  • Lunch: Grilled salmon with quinoa and steamed broccoli

  • Snack: Walnuts and blueberries

  • Dinner: Grass-fed beef steak with roasted sweet potatoes and sautéed kale

Recipe: Grilled Salmon with Quinoa & Broccoli

Ingredients:

  • 1 salmon fillet

  • ½ cup quinoa

  • 1 cup steamed broccoli

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste

Instructions:

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.

  2. Season salmon with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

  3. Heat olive oil in a pan and grill salmon for 4-5 minutes per side.

  4. Serve with quinoa and steamed broccoli.

Blood Type A – The Plant-Based Cultivator

Blood Type A benefits from a plant-based diet with plenty of vegetables, whole grains, and legumes while limiting meat.

Meal Plan:

  • Breakfast: Oatmeal with flaxseeds and sliced bananas

  • Lunch: Quinoa and chickpea salad with olive oil dressing

  • Snack: Almonds and green tea

  • Dinner: Stir-fried tofu with brown rice and bok choy

Recipe: Quinoa & Chickpea Salad

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup cooked quinoa

  • ½ cup canned chickpeas (rinsed)

  • ½ cucumber (chopped)

  • ¼ red onion (diced)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ lemon (juiced)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, and red onion.

  2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.

  3. Toss well and enjoy!

Blood Type B – The Balanced Omnivore

Blood Type B does well with a varied diet, including meat, dairy, grains, and vegetables but should avoid chicken and corn.

Meal Plan:

  • Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with goat cheese and bell peppers

  • Lunch: Grilled lamb with basmati rice and sautéed zucchini

  • Snack: Yogurt with walnuts and honey

  • Dinner: Baked cod with roasted carrots and a side of lentils

Recipe: Baked Cod with Roasted Carrots

Ingredients:

  • 1 cod fillet

  • 1 cup carrots (sliced)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp turmeric

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Toss carrots with olive oil, turmeric, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet.

  3. Place cod on another section of the sheet, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.

  4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until fish is flaky.

Blood Type AB – The Adaptable Hybrid

Blood Type AB benefits from a mix of Type A and B diets, thriving on seafood, dairy, and greens while limiting red meat.

Meal Plan:

  • Breakfast: Greek yogurt with chia seeds and fresh berries

  • Lunch: Grilled shrimp with spinach salad and walnuts

  • Snack: Pumpkin seeds and herbal tea

  • Dinner: Miso-glazed salmon with wild rice and asparagus

Recipe: Miso-Glazed Salmon

Ingredients:

  • 1 salmon fillet

  • 1 tbsp miso paste

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 1 tsp soy sauce

  • ½ tsp sesame oil

  • 1 cup wild rice (cooked)

  • 1 cup asparagus (steamed)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Mix miso, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl.

  3. Brush mixture over salmon and bake for 12-15 minutes.

  4. Serve with wild rice and asparagus.

Try out these meals and let me know how they make you feel! If you want a full meal plan tailored to your blood type, feel free to DM me on X.

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