Who are these evil Lectins and what are they doing to me?

What are lectins?

I did a little research after some good friends started eating lectin-free and had some incredible results... I was intrigued! These friends lost weight, felt great, controlled diabeties and "cured" themselves of several nagging ailments. After having my gallbladder removed several years ago, I have had my own gut issues and wondered if this Lectin Free way of eating would help me resolve some of those issues.

What I found out was that certain foods contain proteins called Lectins, which are quite toxic to humans. The proteins are produced by plants as a way of defending themselves from animals (and Humans), thus allowing them to survive and propagate. It seems that if we stay away from these lectin rich foods, we can rid ourselves of many health issuses.

To find out more about Lectins and how they affect us, please read The Plant Paradox, by Dr. Steven Gundry. When you read this informative book, you will find the foods that we should avoid and the ones that we should embrace. Basically, we should avoid:

Nightshades

Seeds

Beans and Legumes

Traditional Dairy Products

Grain-fed and farm raised animal proteins

Just cutting these foods out of our diet will start you on the path to a healthier, happier life.

So, now, what can we eat and how can we make it taste good? I will be posting recipes that taste so good you won't miss those pesky Lectins at all! All my recipes are Lectin- Free and have been inspired by my travels around the world.

Get ready to discover healthy and tasty recipes from around the world!