Are you aware of these healthy foods that have high lectin in them
Posted on: 29/Aug/2019 10:09:32 AM
How many of us know that the food we consume could have lectin in it?
It must be noted that lectin is a protein when consumed in smaller quantities would be beneficial to our health and when consumed in larger quantities would make it difficult for the body to absorb nutrients. Information is lectin could pass through the gut without changing. Damage to the gut wall could take place when higher quantities of lectin are consumed by us. It is revealed that legumes, grains and nightshade vegetables have high amount of lectin in them.
These below mentioned healthy foods have high lectin content. So be careful.
Peanuts intake:
It is known that peanuts have high amounts of mono and polyunsaturated fats in them and intake of peanuts could provide us high energy. These peanuts also have biotin, vitamin E, antioxidants and thiamine. It must be noted that lectins in peanuts could lead to the growth of the cancer cells in us.
Wheat intake:
Most of us consume wheat (both refined as well as whole wheat) without knowing that it has lectin content in it. It is better to eat whole wheat flour that has got lower lectin in it. It is known that refined wheat could increase he blood sugar levels in us due to high glycemic index or GI. Whole wheat has rich fibre and could be good for the gut health.
Soybeans intake:
Loaded with proteins, vitamins and minerals, soybeans and could lower the risk of getting cancer and osteoporosis in us. Intake of soybeans could also reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in us also. It is important to mention here that soybeans also have high amounts of lectin in them. By boiling soybeans for 10 minutes, lectins in it could be deactivated. It is good to consume soy sauce, miso etc.
Red kidney beans intake:
Vegans or vegetarians consume red kidney beans as they have got rich proteins in them. Not many are aware that red kidney beans have a type of lectin called phytohaemagluttinin. When consumed without cooking, red kidney beans could result in diarhoea, vomiting etc in us.
