Another one of my life passions is walking an open minded path to discovering my highest human health.. I say open minded because new breakthroughs in health research are discovered daily, so you’ve got to be willing to adapt and learn as you grow, without self judgement. Also, unfortunately, there are a lot of health haters out there, which can often discourage and distract your journey.. but don’t let these people get in the way of YOUR personal path to ultimate well being! THE WELLNESS WALK SHOULD BE A FUN ONE!
With that being said... my latest personal discovery is the danger of something called LECTIN!
“Lectins are like little barnacles that look for specific sugar molecules in our blood, the lining of our gut, and on our nerves. When they find a good spot to land, they cling to those cells, breaking down their ability to communicate with our immune systems.”
**[[THIS WAS TAKEN FROM Dr. Gundry’s Website, Dr. Gundry is an amazing human who retired from his practice as a world renowned cardiologist to pursue his path of sharing health breakthroughs with the world!]]
MORE IMPORANT INFORMATION AT:
http://gundrymd.com/reduce-lectins-diet/
SOME OF THE TOP FOODS CONTAINING LECTINS ARE:
*nightshades [tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and eggplants]
*grains!
*cashews
*legumes
Well, this was tough for me to hear, because as a vegan.... grains and beans!! Those are my proteins... not to mention, they’re delicious! AND TOMATO SAUCE! It was a sad day...
THIS IS WHERE THE OPEN MINDED PART COMES IN
So I just had to breathe, and remember, I’ve dedicated my life’s journey to walking my highest health path.. and this is just a sharp turn on it! Now, it’s time to look into things I can enjoy!!
HERE IS A LIST FROM DR. GUNRY’S PLANT PARADOX BOOK [[not everything is vegan, but if you’re vegan.. you know what is!]] ** THERE ARE ALSO LOTS OF OTHER LECTIN FREE BLOGS AND RECIPES POPPING UP THESE DAYS... below I will share one more link :)
ALSO: https://lectinfreemama.com/
She’s got some fun recipes :)
***NOW FOR THE NO’S [[which arn’t as many!]]
**PLEASE REMEMBER... life is meant to be enjoyed so feeling stressed and miserable is FAR WORSE than having lectins in your diet!! One of the beautiful things about being human, is that we are very resilient!! After centuries of eating these foods, among many other things we’ve done and discovered... we are just NOW scratching the surface of their not so fun effects.
WHAT I’M TRYING TO SAY IS, [although I’m not a huge fan of ‘moderation’]... Lectins in moderation, here and there, WON’T kill you! Especially if prepared well; even more so if you’re diet mainly consists of Lectin free Whole Foods!
So don’t feel like you’re doomed to a deprived lifestyle.. you can still enjoy some of your favorite foods and feel grateful that you are a strong resilient human!
Ok... THANK YOU ALL FOR BEARING WITH MY LONG POST! Thank you for those who continued to read and dive in further!
NOW FOR ONE LAST THING!!
The key to restoring your gut health that may have been damaged by lectins, anti-biotics, artificial sweeteners or other harmful things we may have ingested along our journey
PRE-BIOTICS!
“Prebiotics are a special category of fiber. They serve as “food” for the good bacteria in your gut — the bacteria aiding your digestion and helping you manage your weight.
Basically, a prebiotic is like a fertilizer to help the ‘garden’ of your good gut bacteria flourish.”
**PRO-BIOTICS, in all our favorite fermented beverages and foods... can’t do their job WITHOUT the pre-biotics.... SO HELP THEM OUT by eating pre-biotic rich food OR getting your hands on some pre-biotic supplements! [[I’m partial to Dr. Gunry’s - which can be found on his website]]
PRE-BIOTIC RICH FOODS:
Tubers
Rutabagas
Parsnips
Sweet Potatoes
Tiger Nuts
Mushrooms
Jerusalem Artichokes
Chicory
Stevia (Inulin)
Radicchio
Belgian Endive
MORE INFORMATION: http://gundrymd.com/prebiotics/
THANK YOU STEEM IT PALS FOR BEING PART OF MY JOURNEY!
Cheers to our health!
ah so much to watch out for....... wanting to make some changes and got to say i am overwhelmed. your positivity and voice in this article is really appreciated!!
thanks for sharing @rainbowlightning!
just learning about all this Lectin stuff. . interested to learn more for sure!
@rainbowlightning Thank you so much for this post! your research is amazing, This is so resteemed! I was planing on writing about the exact same. I usually check for other posts before. When I saw your article I had to follow you. This is so insightful. I love that you added the yes and no lists. Specially the night shades. Most people aren't aware of this and it's so good for you to share it with us all. Much appreciation!