lectin intake experiment

[jbennie]

The interesting thing with potatoes and other plants in the nightshade family is they contain a molecule called lectin which when consumed in high levels binds and blocks fat cell lipid processes and brain receptors involved in digestive and therefor insulin production. Theres evidence that taking an omega3 suppliment or a naturally high omega3 diet can help reverse the accumulation but it takes months. So a low intake of nightshades (specifically potatoes, tomatoes and peppers, ironically prevelant in western diets) is a good thing, because taking the omega3 is pointless if your still consuming high levels of lectins. I also found out that drugs like nurofen allow higher concentrations of lectin to be injested and may explain why some people develop gut intolerances of one or more of these plants. my preference is yes still eat them very infrequently, do intolerance tests on the ones you think are causing gut inflamation (then avoid thise specifically) and take omega3 regularly.

Id like to hear form others if they also find any benefits from this advice. Like lower lipids , improved hunger response, better weight regulation after 6 months of taking omega3 and reducing nightshades. Ultimatly this should help with type 2 resistance.

 

[jbennie]

14wks and my level is 68, down from 130, Weight hasn't changed much yet but there is a distinct change in the density of the fat, and appetite. I'm anticipating the weight loss will start to kick in over the next 3 months. Also my energy levels are up and feel level for most of the day. My lipids are in the normal range. I'm thinking this it good but could be better.

Food plan is basically: protein breakfast (2 whole eggs- scrambled) + 1 sausage or 1 bacon and some mushrooms, Lunch: Salad/chicken(with cream/mayo dressing) baguette, Lemon Juice or Low cal soda, 4pm: 3-4 sugary sweets (wine gums/hard gums or jelly beans) + Tea/Coffee, - i tend to drop very low, 6pm - some form of cooked chicken + 1 big veg side. (optionally) 8pm cheese + crackers + glass of water.

There's some variation, and a treat twice a week. Although that's usually something alcoholic. Total Potato/tomato/pepper intake in a week is < 100gs. Usually its a side of crisps or a tomato/pepper based chicken sauce. Overall this can be better but its available and consistent.

Exercise is only 2.5hrs light aerobic, Walking, cycling, swimming. I'm mostly at a desk ..... Next aim it to up this to 5hrs mild aerobic.

Note:discovered that the citric acid in the juice assists the internal sugar conversion to energy, so while high in sugar, the acid is important. Days when i don't have it there is a difference in my energy level so thinking for me the trade off is positive.