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https://staging.probioticfoodswholesale.com Wed, 13 Jun 2018 04:40:10 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.21 Lectins 101: A Sticky Subject For Your Gut https://staging.probioticfoodswholesale.com/2018/06/lectins-101-sticky-subject-gut/ https://staging.probioticfoodswholesale.com/2018/06/lectins-101-sticky-subject-gut/#respond Wed, 06 Jun 2018 23:03:41 +0000 https://staging.probioticfoodswholesale.com/?p=2944 Lectins are protein like compounds found in many of the foods we eat including fresh fruit and vegetables. In nature, lectins in...

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]]> Lectins are protein like compounds found in many of the foods we eat including fresh fruit and vegetables. In nature, lectins in the seeds of plants are an important defense against microorganisms, pests, and insects.

Lectins pass through the gut undigested, whether you are an animal eating seeds or a human eating grains and beans. The problem is they are edible enemies, causing damage to the gut lining allowing proteins to enter the bloodstream. Lectins, literally are like superglue affecting the stickiness of blood and impacting on the gut, immune system and other organs.

You might be wondering what foods contain lectins, whether they are affecting you and why we labelled our Fermented Hemp+ as lectin free? Read on to find out if lectins might be causing your weight gain, bloating and flatulence after meals, changes in bowel habits, achy joints and muscles, hormonal fluctuations, skin eruptions, fatigue and tiredness.

Toxic to the body.

Lectins can create a toxic load on the body in many ways:

Resistant to enzymes and stomach acid so they pass through the body undigested creating bloating, diarrhea, pain and cramps.
The body produces antibodies to lectins triggering the immune system and the possibility of skin rashes, joint pain, and general inflammation.
Damage the lining of the gut leading to leaky gut making it an ineffective barrier to other foods, bacteria and viruses.
Chronic gut disorders like IBS and inflammatory bowel disease.
Reduces absorption of vitamins and minerals.
Different lectins target different organs and body systems making it hard to work out the cause of the problem.

However, lectins are not all bad. Lots of germs, and even our own immune system use the superglue effect of lectins to their benefit. For example, cells in the liver’s bile ducts have lectins on their surfaces to help snatch up bacteria and parasites and neutralise them.

Lectins are also blood type specific according to Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo in Eat Right For Your Body Type. A chemical reaction occurs between your blood and the foods you eat that contain lectins and this is one of the reasons why some people lose weight and feel so much better when they eat foods that are suitable to their blood type.

What foods contain lectins?

GMO foods. Scientists artificially splice lectins into foods to promote certain traits like pest or fungal resistance. As labelling laws are poor around GMO ingredients in processed foods in Australia, stay away from any corn, soy, canola, cottonseed oil and choose more GMO free and organic foods.
Fruits and vegetables that are out of season and unripe have a much higher lectin content. Aim to try and eat only produce that is grown locally, sustainably and in season preferably at your local farmers market.
Legumes and pulses—adzuki, borlotti, chickpeas, fava, kidney beans, soybeans, lentils and peanuts.
Grains—wheat, rye, oat and rice especially GMO versions of these.
Nightshade plant family—potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and capsiscum.
Cucurbit family—cucumbers and melons.

3 ways to naturally reduce lectins.

Consider these simple steps.

Fermenting. The fermentation process like the one used to create Fermented Hemp+ and the range of Probiotic Foods, uses beneficial bacteria to break down foods that might be difficult to digest. Fermented Hemp+ and Gluten and Fructose Intolerant Probiotic Foods blend contain certified organic and non GMO ingredients that are naturally low in lectins. The healthiest cultures in the world eat fermented soy products like miso, tempeh, tamari and natto, sauerkraut and kimchi. Cultures with a history of eating grains traditionally used some form of fermentation. That’s why sourdough bread and sprouted Essene breads are some of the healthiest ways to eat grains for those who are able to tolerate wheat, spelt or rye.
Cooking and soaking. Even wonder why people bothered with the long soak, rinse and boil session when preparing beans and grains? Lectin reduction. This is probably the most classic method of preparing beans and grains. Adding sodium bicarbonate (a.k.a. baking soda) to the soaking water may help neutralise the lectins further.
Sprouting. Sprouting seeds, grains or beans decreases the lectin content. Generally, the longer the duration of sprouting, the more lectins are deactivated. In some cases the lectin activity is enhanced by sprouting (like alfalfa sprouts). The lectins in some grains and beans are in the seed coat. As it germinates, the coat is metabolized, eliminating lectins.

Help
If you are concerned about lectins, look at where they might be creeping into your diet especially in the form of grains and GMO foods and gradually start to reduce the amount you eat. Replace grains with sweet potato or pumpkin. If you know your blood type then see if a blood type specific diet helps some of your symptoms. If you like eating beans and lentils but feel the after affects of bloating and gas use a pinch of digestive spices like cumin, coriander, fennel and ginger and sprinkle Probiotic Foods Fermented Hemp+ on your meal. Fill out our 30 day Self-Check Questionnaire to see if you notice any difference on a low lectin diet especially when you eat in season.

Call our Gut Help Hotline if you get stuck on lectins (07) 554 66 086.

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]]> The hemp leaf has long been a symbol of anarchy, prohibition, sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll. But now, thanks to new legislation passed in Australia late last year, hemp is now free to be a symbol of vibrant health and legal to be consumed as food.

You’ve probably seen hemp seed, oil and protein health food shops and even supermarkets. These are all offer benefits to your body in various ways. But allow us to introduce you to Fermented Hemp Plus—we’ve created the world’s first fermented hemp blend.

Fermented Hemp+ by Probiotic Foods

We have taken nutrient dense hemp protein and seeds along with eight other vegan foods and fermented them with an organic mother culture. Fermented Hemp+ is 100% certified organic and rich in a balance of omega, 3, 6 and 9 essential fats, bioavailable amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

The fermentation process releases nutrition to the cells in an absorbable form and enriches the balance of good microbes in the gut with a diverse range of beneficial food based bacteria.

Who can benefit from Fermented Hemp+?

Anyone who wants to boost protein and essential fat intake especially vegans and vegetarians, sports people, kids and teens, the elderly and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Recovery from illness and chronic disease when nutrient dense, easy to absorb foods are vital.
Anyone suffering from gut health issues where a prebiotic and probiotic can help bring gut bacteria back to balance.
Those wanting to follow a low lectin diet as fermented Hemp+ is lectin free. Lectins are compounds in foods that can cause our cells to clump together creating health issues. (More on that in our next blog.)

“Omega 3 deficiency is the single biggest nutrient deficiency in modern times and more health problems are attributed to eating the wrong types of fats than anything else.”

Udo Erasmus ‘Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill’

OMG omegas!

The major health benefit of hemp is the balanced ratio of omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. There are two fatty acids which are essential to the body and can only be found in the diet: omega 6 fatty acid (linoleic acid), and omega 3 fatty (alpha-linolenic acid). Hemp is a rich source of both of these essential fats and laboratory tests show Probiotic Foods’ Fermented Hemp+ has an excellent balance of omega 3,6 and 9.

When you give your car a good oil and grease change notice the difference. It is the same with good quality omega 3 fats:

they keep your hair and skin silky,
create juicy hormones,
keep your heart and blood pumping smoothly,
Support cognitive function Â brain for mental health
Support joint health
support the immune system by resolving inflammation

Simply put, good oils are the body’s natural antidote to inflammation and inflammation is the basis of virtually all disease.

As we are learning, the gut controls the dial on our inner ecosystem and inflammation. When gut bacteria are in balance and doing their job, they support the immune system to reduce inflammation. New research is showing that eating the right types of fat can improve our gut microbiome in similar ways to eating the right types of fibre.

Eat a variety of good quality fats and oils and limit, fried, heated and treated oils in processed foods (e.g. avoid canola oil and sunflower oil in commercial hummus, pesto, rice cakes, muesli, rice milk etc.).

Good sources of healthy fats:

Hemp seed and oil, Fermented Hemp+
Chia, linseed, pepitas
Walnuts, Brazil nuts, almonds
Avocados
Extra virgin olive oil
Coconut oil
Grass fed butter and meats
Wild caught fish

Probiotic Foods’ Fermented Hemp+ can be eaten directly from the spoon, sprinkled on meals and smoothies or added to your favourite recipe. First time users start with an 1/8 of a teaspoon and increase to 1/2 teaspoon in the morning and ½ teaspoon at night.

For more information contact our Gut Hotline on (07) 554 66 086.

Fermented Hemp

*Hemp is different to other varieties of the cannabis plant Cannabis sativa which are commonly referred to as marijuana. It contains no, or very low levels of THC, the cannabinoid associated with the psychoactive properties of marijuana.

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