What's wrong with lectins?

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr.  Rodney and Karen talk about the dangers in seemingly "healthy" foods that you might be eating. If you are struggling with weight gain, stomach/digestive tract issues, auto-immune disease and/or swollen joints you might want to listen up.What are lectins?Lectins are proteins that bind to sugars and carbohydrates on the surface of most cells in your body.  At the same time, they have no nutritional value because they are what the plant provides in order to keep pests away.  The problems develop because your body cannot digest the lectins and tries to get them out of your body as quickly as possible through vomiting or diarrhea. Which food have the highest amounts of lectins?NightshadesBell peppersPotatoes (white/red)TomatoesEggplantTomatillosJalapenosChili peppersHot peppersCurry powderChili powderCayenne powderRed pepperPaprikaPimentosTobaccoGoji berriesGround cherriesAshwagandhaLegumesCashews (some consider it a nut)ChiaPeanuts (even has nut in the name...)PumpkinSunflowerLentilsLentil pastaChickpeasBeansEdamamePeasWhich foods can I eat?So you are probably protesting right now that you have nothing left to eat. Well, here is a partial list of lectin-free choices:ArtichokesArugulaAsparagusBamboo ShootsBaobab fruitBasilBeetsBok choyBroccoliBrussels sproutsCabbageCarrotsCassavaCauliflowerCeleryCelery rootChinese cabbageChivesCilantroCoconutCollardsDark chocolate (72%+ and 1oz/day)DillEndiveEscaroleFennelGarlicGingerHearts of palmJicamaLeeksLemongrassLettuceMicrogreensMilletMillet CerealMintMushroomsMustard greensNapa cabbageOkraOnionsParsleyPersimmonRadicchioSweet potatoesTaro rootYamsFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stanceforhealthFollow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stancechiropracticOur website is: https://www.stancechiropractic.com/podcastPlease rate us and write a review!