Posts tagged Whole Grains
A Caution About Dietary Lectins

Lectins are a type of protein found in various plants, especially grains and legumes, that can bind to cell membranes. They serve a protective function for plants as they grow but can also have negative effects on human health when consumed in large amounts. Despite their natural origins, dietary lectins can be damaging and unhealthy due to their resistance to human digestion and their ability to bind to the cells lining the digestive tract. This post covers the reasons behind the potential harm caused by dietary lectins and provides advice on how to minimize their negative impact on our health.

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Diet, Functional Medicine, General HealthScott Solomons, DDSlectin, Legumes, Phytohemagglutinin, Kidney Beans, Peanuts, Wheat Germ Agglutinins, Wheat, Whole Grains, Soybeans, Nightshades, Gastrointestinal Distress, Malabsorption, Autoimmune, Inflammation, leaky gut, Anti-nutrients, Soaking and Sprouting, Fermentation, Functional Medicine, Molecular MimicryComment
How Poor Dietary Advice Failed My Father

My father is almost 94. When he was in his early 50s, he had a massive heart attack and has had heart problems since that time, including heart failure. Sadly, he followed all of the advice to avoid heart attacks but still had a few. I will explain some of the reasons in this post.

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Diet, Functional Medicine, General HealthScott Solomons, DDSHeart Failure, heart disease, Heart Attack, Vegetable Oil, Margarine, Red Meat, Eggs, Linoleic Acid, Ancel Keys, Diet-Heart Hypothesis, Seven Countries Study, Minnesota Coronary Experiment, Whole Wheat, Whole Grains, Grains, Cholesterol, triglycerides, Triglyceride:HDL Ratio, Lifespan, HealthspanComment