Posts tagged "lectins"
On January 13, we observe National Gluten-Free Day alongside our gluten-free friends! Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley that many people spend their lives avoiding due to celiac disease, an intolerance or a dietary choice. The effects of gluten are...
Is it possible to be Paleo and vegan (or even vegetarian) at the same time? There are people all over the world who recognize the importance of animal welfare and preservation. But, whilst sparing animal life may feel like the...
A large premise of the Paleo diet is that grains should be avoided and their consumption is the root of poor health and chronic disease. This would lead many to believe that if they eat any grains they will become...
You may have turned to the Paleo diet as part of your solution to suspected food allergies, sensitivities or intolerances with either great or limited success. Understanding the differences between a food allergy, a sensitivity or an intolerance can better...
A common criticism of the Paleo diet is that it fails to provide an adequate amount of dietary calcium. Paleo advocates defend the diet and suggest that it is possible to obtain sufficient calcium by including certain whole, nutrient dense...