what are some foods containing lectin/?
Lectins are found in foods, and the amount of lectins contained in the food depends on the type of plant, how it was processed, and the species. The main foods that may contain toxic lectins include: 1  grains such as wheat and wheat germ but also quinoa, rice, oats, buckwheat, rye, barley, millet, and corn. 2  legumes. 3  dairy foods. 4  the nightshade family e.g. potato, tomato, eggplant, cucumber and capsicum.
Foods with the highest lectin activity include: grains of all kinds (especially wheat), legumes (especially soy), nuts, dairy, and nightshade plants (e.g. eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, etc.).
The âBlood Type Dietâ is based on how our blood cells react with lectins in foods. Some experts hypothesize that itâs no coincidence the top 8 allergens also contain some of the highest amounts of lectins (including: dairy, egg, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish).