You may not have heard of the "lectin-free" diet, but you probably know people who avoid eating legumes, whole wheat and nightshades because they're trying to avoid lectins. But what are lectins? And ...

The Plant Paradox Diet recommends avoiding lectin-containing plant foods including soy products, grains, beans, and certain vegetables like tomatoes and eggplant. The Plant Paradox Diet is based on a ...

The Plant Paradox diet is based on the claim that lectins, a protein in common foods, are the “anti-nutrients” behind many long-term (chronic) health conditions like obesity, chronic inflammation, and ...

If you're wondering what lectins are or whether the lectin-free diet is right for you, you've come to the right place. Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD You may not have heard of the ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I keep reading about weight loss and other health benefits from a diet where people eliminate lectins. Is there any truth to the claim that a lectin-free diet can cure autoimmune ...

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A lectin, also known as the “antinutrient” is a type of protein that binds to certain carbohydrates. Just about every organism in the world, from plants to animals to microbes, contains lectins. There ...