If you’re a health and wellness fanatic, or are following a lectin-free diet, you’ve probably heard about casein. Several marketers promote casein as a proper protein for those looking to gain weight. And it can be found in several dairy products. However, there are two main types of casein, and one of them might be […]
Let’s face it, crunchy potato chips may be small, but they’re highly addictive and contain tons of unhealthy ingredients like trans fats, and sugar. Not to mention the high level of lectins found in potatoes. If you’re following a Gundry-approved eating plan, you know that potatoes and potato types of chips are not a healthy […]
Going lectin-free can be a big adjustment, for both your family’s health and your household budget. After all, some of the most common and affordable pantry staples are high in dietary lectins. These include nightshade vegetables (such as white potatoes and eggplants), beans and legumes (especially red kidney beans) and wheat and grains.1 But eating […]
People are often surprised when they learn that some “healthy” foods can actually damage their body. That’s right, some studies are now showing that some fruits and vegetables are not as good for you as originally thought due to a naturally occurring protein called lectins.1 If you’re at your wit’s end with gut health or […]
Nightshade vegetables are notoriously mysterious. And if you’re served anything from the nightshade vegetable list, you have good reason to be wary. Nightshade vegetables can be dangerous to your health. That’s why the term “nightshades” is so apropos. The label implies danger. Foods on the nightshades vegetable list might appear harmless, but some could cause […]
