Lectins are proteins in plants that can have negative side effects on your digestion. Here are three major signs that you should try a lectin-free diet.
You Have a Leaky Gut
A leaky gut is also known as intestinal permeability. It’s when the lining of the small intestine allows for undigested food particles, bacteria, and waste products to leak into the bloodstream.
This can cause symptoms such as migraines, irritable bowel, bloating, and cramps. Lectins can be causing the intestinal permeability.
You Have Nausea After Certain Foods
A lectin sensitivity may present itself as nausea. If you notice that you’re experiencing nausea after eating certain foods, you may have had a previous bad reaction to it. Intense nausea could also be one of the side effects of a leaky gut.
You Have Chronic Fatigue
If you’re experiencing severe fatigue, giving a lectin-free diet a try might be the right choice for you. Lectins are connected to autoimmune reactions in your body. Problems with your immune system and fatigue often go hand in hand.
Lectins in Food
In addition to relieving stomach issues, a lectin-free diet can also help lower inflammation. To reap the benefits of this diet, there are several food you need to avoid:
- Legumes
- Nightshade veggies (peppers, potatoes, eggplant)
- Squash
- Grains
It’s also important to note that fruit should only be consumed in moderation. Foods you can consume include green veggies, avocados, sweet potatoes, pasture-raised meats, and great snacks like these.
Talk to your doctor if you suspect you might have a lectin sensitivity. This may be the right diet for you.
I have had lower GI issues for DECADES, and I literally stumbled across the lectin-free dietary adjustment and tried it (why not?). It made a dramatic change for the better for me…settling my gut down to a better feeling and “behavior”, and even dropped some extra weight. What I missed was some good “snacking” choices…until (again!) I stumbled across MariGold…VOILA! I am so pleased I can get that extra protein boost, overall nutrition, and good, stable calories, as well as stay on my diet. Thanks, MariGold…Oh, the Macarooned’s are my FAVE!!!
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Chances are your doctor will know nothing about this
Talk about timely! Just this morning I was telling Gwen Plauche about this and she said “you should talk to MariAnn about this! I’m sure she has researched this subject already.”