Posts Tagged ‘beans’

by Dr. Scott Saunders

Did you know that LECTINS are the immune system of plants to protect them from invaders?

When we eat any plant or seed, these leptin proteins bind to sugar molecules on the cells of our intestines.  When the intestines are damaged, lectins, and the foods that they bind to, can pass through the intestinal wall and into the blood stream, initiating an inflammatory response. These sticky molecules can then wreak havoc in the bloodstream.

While …

The story is told of an elderly gentleman who went to the doctor with a flatulence problem. In the examination room, he explained to his doctor, “Doctor, I have a problem with passing silent gas. It happens at the most embarrassing and inopportune times. In fact, since sitting here with you I’ve passed gas silently at least five times.”

Compassionately, the doctor listened to his patient’s troubles while taking notes in the man’s medical history. Then, removing his reading …