Greetings, Susan! Maté isn't in our food lists, so technically it's "unknown" and may be considered a neutral for our purposes. However, Peter did write a column for a type O maté fan which raises some concerns ~ here it is. Read it over, and see how maté will fit for you. Thanks for your note! :-)



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Hello, Charlotte ~ the A diet is designed for the ideal acid/alkaline balance for that type, but if you wish to combine the two specific plans, just follow AAD while emphasizing the type A beneficials and avoiding the avoids. Good luck, and let me know how that works!



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Hi, Marilee ~~ The entry on page 582 of the Encyclopedia is not actually a "beneficial" marking. It only says type Os can use it in the stated therapies. I hope this clears up the confusion! Wild yam is wonderful for hormone balancing, and I'm sure your clients will benefit from it. :-)



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~;-D In BTD, peas are listed under Beans and Legumes rather than Vegetables. Pretty tricky, huh? Don't feel bad, it's caused no end of confusion. :-} On the website, you'll find this item in the TYPEbase 3® database. Click on the link, enter "pea" and remember to hit the search button (your "enter" key doesn't work on that page). Among the six hits you'll retrieve is "pea (green/pod/snow)." It's neutral for everyone.

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Well, folks: this French gentlemen (type A) relates that he has bought the three books, and gotten his Lewis test results: SECRETOR! Yes, Philippe, this is the same result as that obtained through the saliva test. He then asks about a tyrosine-based product ~ L-tyrosine can be purchased as an individual supplement, and it is also used in many combination products. "Catechol" contient 600 mg de tyrosine. Bienvenu ~ et merci! :-)



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Hmmm... the spices cumin and paprika, and the vegetable horseradish, add quite a peppery kick to dishes. Mustard can be extraordinarily hot & spicy ~ mix the ground seeds or powder with water and some lemon juice & salt, and put it right in the fridge. You'll be astonished at its eye-watering potency! If you have your heart set on those peppers, whether hot or sweet, you might consider finding out if you are an A nonsecretor. They can eat peppers! Visit the store here to order the test... who knows? you might be looking forward to a summer full of hot sauce and stuffed bell peppers! Take care, dear ~ and thanks for writing!



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OK! Vicki, I didn't forget... {drum roll} ... here at last is that ephemeral

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Hmmm... What's that I hear? Ah, it's you Bs and ABs out there, grumbling because kamut's an avoid for you. Well, my dears, SPELT IS NEUTRAL for y'all, so I haven't a shred of pity for you. Besides, I wouldn't be in the least surprised if white spelt flour makes a magnificent crust using this very recipe! So: off you go to the kitchen, and I expect a full report!! ~~;-D



Enjoy those Holiday treats, everyone! :-D