Feb 6, 2010

A Lectin list

I'll try to put together a list of lectins in food that can be a problem for us and foods that are low lectin or lectin free. Some foods can be peeled, boiled or cooked to reduce and remove lectins. Some lectins may have benefits to us while others are inflammatory

so far, and i'll add to the list as i get more info...if anyone has any suggestions drop me an email..

no or lower lectin foods..
black pepper, cranberry, flounder, garlic ,kiwi,leek lobster, mung bean, some mushrooms, okra onion, pineapple, ,white rice brown rice,shallot, sole, oats.zuchini, aparagus,radish .chard sweet peppers,celery,parsley,apples,watermelon,grapefruit, lemon,orange,banana,orange,payaya,strawberries,plum,coconut walnut, hazel nut, i'll add as i find more and recheck the list as there is some contradictory information..

high lectin foods ..so try to reduce or eliminate

wheat, rye, barley,soy or soybean, fava bean, chickpea, corn, elderberry, pea, kidney bean, lentil, lima,wax and navy bean, peanut, pinto bean potato, pumpkin, rye, tomato, cocoa, black eyed peas,

again i'll add or change the list as accurate info comes..

the peppermint can help and once the small intestine heals, becomes less reactive etc, and a remission takes place then one can eat more of the lectin foods in moderation....its a balance of how often and how much..when beginning, i would not eat any.

here's an interesting article by a physician and gastroenterologist on the subject http://www.livingglutenfreecaseinfree.com/articles/inflammation/food-lectins-in-health-and-disease/

email me with any suggestions...bj