In theory, these undigested proteins can lead to issues such as nausea, vomiting, upset stomach and diarrhea. Some books and social media posts have also linked lectins to chronic inflammation and ...

A couple years back, Kelly Clarkson credited the Gundry diet with her weight loss and it became one of the top trending diets of the year. But what exactly is the Dr. Gundry diet—and what do experts ...

At a recent health fair a participant wondered if lectins were unhealthy, because she had heard they weren’t. Lectins are proteins found in many plant foods, particularly whole grains and legumes ...

A cup of lentils a day keeps the doctor away? Eating lentils every day could be the key to lowering your cholesterol without causing stress on your gastrointestinal tract, according to a study ...

Some social media users are "spreading fear" about dangers of eating legumes, including black beans. Should you actually be worried? The short answer is no, registered dietitian Miranda Galati tells ...

Fungal lectins are a diverse group of carbohydrate‐binding proteins that play critical roles in mediating cell–cell interactions, host–pathogen recognition and environmental sensing. Increasingly, ...

Almonds have been a kitchen staple for centuries, a trusted source of nourishment, flavor, and tradition. But if you’re eating them raw, straight from the bag, you might be getting more than just ...

Antibodies that bind to sugars on the surface of cancer cells, rather than to proteins, have not yielded satisfactory results ...