Why Your Veggies Won't Hurt You
Is There Such a Thing as “Anti-Nutrients”? A Narrative Review of Perceived Problematic Plant Compounds
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Surprising Findings
Lectins from cooked legumes show no link to inflammation or gut damage in healthy humans, despite animal studies showing harm from isolated lectins.
Most people believe 'lectins = gut killer,' but this review shows the human body handles them fine when cooked—highlighting the danger of extrapolating animal or isolated compound data to whole foods.
Practical Takeaways
Boil legumes for at least 1 hour and spinach for 12 minutes to neutralize anti-nutrients and maximize nutrient absorption.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Lectins from cooked legumes show no link to inflammation or gut damage in healthy humans, despite animal studies showing harm from isolated lectins.
Most people believe 'lectins = gut killer,' but this review shows the human body handles them fine when cooked—highlighting the danger of extrapolating animal or isolated compound data to whole foods.
Practical Takeaways
Boil legumes for at least 1 hour and spinach for 12 minutes to neutralize anti-nutrients and maximize nutrient absorption.
Publication
Journal
Nutrients
Year
2020
Authors
Weston Petroski, D. Minich
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