Flashback Friday: How to Avoid Lectin Poisoning

[@Tony-qq2ky]

Dr, G, Thanks for clearing that misconception! Very commendable.

[@allencrider]

Dr. Gundry is Hannibal Lectin.

[@xtravert2012]

Everytime I see him, I cringe

[@AH-cy4md]

He’s a quack!! I saw a video where he compared a bowl of fresh fruit and a bowl of Skittles candy, and said you’re better off eating the candy😳🙄 He advises shots of olive oil!😳🤢

[@conan3366]

Gundry has gone full influencer/conman to sell his supplements, books and nonsense. He's getting endorsed by all these self help "gurus" which makes the situation worse

[@MtnGirll]

You win the Vegan internets today.

[@jussilahteenmaki3475]

Dr Gumby he is!

[@lisalovelylpa]

Thanks for the video , wishing everyone a healthy year of eats.

[@jdantes7912]

Love Dr. Gregor and his team. Been following for years. Logic is most sound and info is most unbiased. Thank you for changing my life!

[@takeoffyourblinkers]

4:25 "We ought to be very cautious and not draw firm conclusions about the involvement of dietary lectins in the aetiology of diseases without definite and positive proof." Makes a whole channel on exactly that concerning animal consumption 🤦‍♂️

[@sr-kt9ml]

Great video Dr Greger thanks for the insight as always

[@ritat1]

The voice of reason, as always! Thank you, Dr. Greger!

[@asloan193]

There is some "doctor" and I use that term loosely, that has ads on KZbin talking about how tomatoes are bad for you and anything with lectins is bad for you, but low carb is the health way to leave. I am just glad it I can skip the ad after 5 seconds.

[@etherspin]

Yes I was shocked to see Dr Joel Fuhrman do a podcast with this guy in which he dodged all the foods that he recommends and which Gundry says will wreck your body! Seemed like wanting to profit off each other's relevance Fuhrmans ANDI (aggregate nutrient density index) chart is the kind of document Gundry would likely want to have consigned to a bonfire Hope Dr Greger covers more assertions by Gundry as the guy is getting lots of play right now and lots of nuts, berries, beans and fruits are painted as toxic by the guy

[@gwen250856]

Thank you for answering this question.

[@3dclothes889]

The fresh beans, the ones that you just picked off the plant which are not yet dry are very soft and you can eat them raw without breaking your teeth. They have a milky taste. I do not know if those have Lectins though. More research is still needed on this topic. There is a lot of good food out there that we are too afraid to eat.

[@offilawNoone]

I still prefer to reduce the amount of lectins in my diet. And also the amount of animal protein, fat, etc. And also reduce calories in general. You never know, but we know that limiting helps to stay healthy.

[@kateelderson]

Dr Greger, please can you look up any scientific literature on chaga mushrooms. Thanks for all you do.

[@LeChat084]

Thanks !

[@kristentaylor7051]

oh man am I glad to hear this, the hype is No Lectins! Look at the the cultures thriving on beans.

[@sadiahashmi8860]

Dr. Greger provides a wealth of research based knowledge that can transform unhealthy lives.

[@LydiaZ36]

What about lechtins in dairy?

[@UHaulShorts]

Obliviouslay dis topic needz a *collab* wit Dr. Gundray Di dis guy do cross skype video interviews @ all?

[@Tony-qq2ky]

yes, i would like to see a toe-to-toe on this.

[@UHaulShorts]

@@Tony-qq2ky He da guru a lektinz

[@mpdeshowitz]

Dr. Gregor. We eat a lot of raw tomatoes. Any issue with eating these with their lectin content? Also, pressure cooking red beans for 30 minutes to deactivate lectins would reduce them to mush. Is that really how long they need to be pressure cooked?

[@rosie9205]

He’s speaking about dry red beans. I’m assuming they wouldn’t turn to mush since they have such a long cook time (plus soaking time) normally.

[@mpdeshowitz]

@@rosie9205 I usually cook dried red beans which are soaked overnight, for 5 -7 minutes in a pressure cooker and they are tender. I can’t imagine cooking them for thirty!! Normally I will cook them for 4 hours in a slow cooker on high. Definitely takes care of the lectins.

[@etherspin]

Depends on the volume being pressure cooked and at what pressure level. If it's a kilo that's quite a while The references in here seem ancient and to refer to very old school pressure cookers at low pressure. Nobody would do beans for an hour in a modern one as you are kind of referring to here.

[@rosie9205]

@@etherspin 👌🏼 makes sense

[@KM-np7sx]

Simplemente genial 👌😃👏👏👏

[@gabriel65304]

So .. after all, lectin is good or not ? Is better to eat beans raw soaked in water over night and then to boil them just 10 min ?… I am asking because I am not so good in English. Thank you for your help

[@Cliodhna-z1i]

Any legume is better first soaked and then cooked. So soak beans overnight, or boil them for an hour and let them soak for some hours in the hot water, I usually, when soaking, add soda bicarbonate and salt to ease the inhibitory enzimes and discard as much with the soaking water. I soak chickpeas, lentils, beans, any legume, before cooking. Always soak them

[@christopherstein2024]

Not all lectins are toxic. Tomatoes and many good foods have lectins wich are harmless. So being avoiding lectins will not be beneficial. Kidney beans have lectins that are toxic and have to be cocked. You can buy canned kidney beans (check if they are completely cooked or not) Soak dry kidney beans and boil them for short time. Don't soak and boil dry beans for a long time. For me I buy canned and cook them to improve protein digestibility.

[@gabriel65304]

@@Cliodhna-z1i thank you brother

[@gabriel65304]

@@christopherstein2024 thank you so much brother

[@gabriel65304]

@@christopherstein2024 but canned beans you don’t know how long time they are boiled.

[@dengelkemier]

I am wondering about cooking in a slow cooker. Often I put in the slow cooker on low overnight or on a timer to cook on high from 2am till 6am. Always hot and ready for breakfast.

[@BluffMunkey]

If you cook kidney beans for 40 mins in a pressure cooker, you will have wallpaper paste. 20 mins is (way) more than enough.

[@lIlIllI-lIlIlIlI]

How would you know what wallpaper paste tastes like?

[@BluffMunkey]

@@lIlIllI-lIlIlIlI Experience

[@lIlIllI-lIlIlIlI]

@@BluffMunkey 😆

[@ElanAbneri]

Does sprouting legumes and beans remove lectins.

[@Knifeandbrass]

Dr. Greger what about sprouted beans and legumes?! I have a mung, adzuki, pea and garbanzo mix that I sprout. This has be concerned.

[@marides1479]

Dr Gregor you are mistaken. The plant paradox does not say that you can t eat beans or nightshades just cook them in a pressure cooker and remove skin and seeds from tomatoes and other fruits and veggies. That s wat is in the book of Dr Gundry.

[@offilawNoone]

he never read it)))

[@madjennsy]

I really need some help here, if I'd make hummus out of garbanzo powder with just boiling water. That means I'm eating lectins? are lectins really bad for you?

[@peterdwu6099]

Maybe read the book?

[@eatplantsloveanimals]

Gundry's book is not based on evidence. Why read a book with lies when you can get the facts from scientific studies like Dr Greger does?

[@ZenTeaNow]

Wonderful! I love Dr Greger for helping us wade through all the marketing, hype and poor/biased science to help us make sound decisions. I love Dr Greger! 💕

[@lilo4235]

I have autism and any gluten causes extreme mood swings I'm whole foods plant based and the beans I have cross contamination with gluten I had the worst mood swings when I introduced legumes because of the iron content but then I asked the company they said it is made in a factory containing gluten and now am frustrated as nowhere can I find gluten free legumes please help I'm in UK

[@susanheckman7466]

So please someone tell me if organic ground chic pea flour is bad for me . Thank you!

[@umyrongains4879]

Its probably raw. If you cook it, you should be fine

[@susanheckman7466]

thank you, so you think baking for 12-15 min in a cookie recipe is less poisonous?

[@umyrongains4879]

@@susanheckman7466I believe so. Ive been adding chickpea flour to pancake batter for weeks now and no one in my family is having any troubles

[@relaxgood512]

The Paradox is that if you believe the Paradox theory you will eat what is really bad for you instead.

[@laurieparis2203]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣 truth!

[@offilawNoone]

no

[@sarah430]

What about pressure cooking without soaking first? Most beans I just rinse and cook in my Instant Pot in 20-30 mins.

[@lisalovelylpa]

Wow … without soaking in my instant pot , I cook around 75 to 90 minutes lol but with soaking overnight 60 minutes is good , I even think the beans taste better with soaking. I do like my beans on the mushy creamy side.

[@sarah430]

@@lisalovelylpa I add a lot of water and natural release a long time so that might make a difference….

[@eatplantsloveanimals]

@@lisalovelylpa Definitely don't need to cook for an hour if they're soaked. Even chickpeas which usually take a long time on the stove only take 15m if they're soaked. 17m if you want them very soft. Try it!

[@eatplantsloveanimals]

That's fine. Soaking removes some lectins, but high temperature cooking is what really deactivates them. Soaking first cuts down on the cooking time, but if you're using an instant pot it doesn't make that big of a difference. For example, soaked beans only take 12-15 min in Instant Pot.

[@vickiwatson6544]

I’ve heard that glyphosate is often used as a drying agent for beans and legumes. That is my big concern.

[@Apollo440]

Why high-protein diets are really high-fat diets? They are based on meats and other animal "protein sources", which contribute more calories from fat than protein in the daily caloric intake. And, since most people can't base their diet on beans - they are funneled into the standard, high fat diet with by those "high protein" diets.

[@natmccallum8885]

"can't"? I think you mean "won't"

[@Apollo440]

@@natmccallum8885 Maybe "aren't able" would be a more proper word choice. The lectin myth is a drop in the ocean in my opinion, but still can hold some people off. The other big thing is flatulence after consuming beans, which is a hit on the social aspect of peoples lives. Plus, most „good” (popular, well covered) bean recipes use fat as part of the sauce or cooking method. As an effect, those who want to do „high protein” not only end up doing what’s bad for them, they also end up doing what they did not intend to do, and that is high fat.

[@natmccallum8885]

@@Apollo440 That makes sense. Thankful i can consume beans; love them.

[@Apollo440]

@@natmccallum8885 Indeed, beans are the magical fruit. I like mine 2-day sprouted, cooked in water alongside with dried mushrooms and dried apples and kombu kelp. The liquid makes a great veggie soup base or becomes a sauce by adding soy sauce and/or miso paste.

[@ostfamily7364]

Hello Mr Greger. I am very interested in one question. I now know that type 2 diabetes is curable. Can type 1 diabetes be cured with a vegan diet?

[@djayjp]

What about other beans? Also I guess slow cookers are dangerous.

[@djayjp]

@@gb7168 2:29

[@eatplantsloveanimals]

@@gb7168 He said don't cook beans in a slow cooker because the temperature doesn't get high enough to deactivate the lectins.

[@freedumb4348]

When I eat refried beans I can get a itchy rash witch sucks because I love refried beans. Anyone know why I might be get a itchy rash ??? Thanks

[@offilawNoone]

lectins

[@lilyclarehudson6821]

So is this only kidney beans we're talking about? I cook black beans without soaking in an instant pot for 28 min active time and 15 min slow release. I've never had any digestive trouble from them. I'd love to hear for anyone about this.

[@eatplantsloveanimals]

High temperature cooking deactivates lectins. As Dr Greger says in the video, if you boil them until they're soft and edible, you don't have to worry about lectins.

[@Kate-zl3zl]

Take that, anyone who has tried to malign the bean.

[@methanial73]

I'm diabetic, beans raise my blood sugar to unacceptable levels. So, no I don't eat much beans because of that reason.

[@African.Diaspora.InLondonUK]

From London Brixton UK. Take 2 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with water. Or a handful of blue berries. This will prevent spike.

[@myriamdavid8755]

Thanks I eat red kidney bean but never feel comfortable after And get very bad reaction eating Tomato Eggplant Pineapple Grapes Aloe Vera So I stay away from them My body is talking to me

[@markrice3019]

😃😃

[@teacherl8330]

Anything we need to add fire for an hour or more shouldn't be eaten. Oysters over kidney beans.

[@takeoffyourblinkers]

omg the irony in this video 🤣🤣🤣

[@susanclifford1094]

Thy I thought the lectin thing was crap! 😀

[@DK-cp2en]

For food sensitivity that doesn't clear up on WFPB diet, Drs. Klaper, McDougall and True North approve of the Paddison Program. Don't think Dr. Greger considers us crazy; he comes at issues from a Public Health perspective.

[@jaiuppal1438]

Long term consumption & effect of small amounts of lectins on those prone to inflammation is still not mentioned in your research. That is what needs to be established. Get in touch with Dr. Gundry!

[@TheFrankissofine]

Scientists and dieticians have classified Gundry's claims about lectins as pseudoscience. He sells supplements that he claims protect against or reverse the supposedly damaging effects of lectins.

[@ima7333]

I eat fresh kidney beans all the time. I put them in my veggie soup at the same time as my potatoes. I’m still alive & kicking. My son has been eating fresh kidney bean veggie soup 2x a week since age 2 up to now (he’s 17). I also use them kidney beans to make my fake spam that is the favorite among toddlers around me and that kidney beans spam is often requested/ordered by my nieces & nephews.

[@eelkeaptroot1393]

Don't forget to drink your daily cup of olive oil to ensure you instantly develop types diabetes....

[@obdurate.tracing]

@@ima7333 Can we get the recipe for fake spam? That sounds yummy!

[@xtravert2012]

Then you DID NOT pay attention to the video...near the end he put a graphic to represent the longer ya eat legumes, the lower your C reactive protein was

[@PeaceTexas_111]

Plant Paradox debunked in 6 minutes.

[@etherspin]

Covering more planks of it would be wonderful, a public service really cause that school of thought is unfortunately VERY popular right now and for example, both my elderly Mother and my mother in law both had his stuff recommended on KZbin and based on their age, assumed this must mean he has some level of authority, so they became worried about tomatoes, tofu and berries

[@PeaceTexas_111]

@@etherspin i understand