Intensive dietary intervention for inflammation and autoimmunity.

Our Low Lectin Diet removes all high lectin foods, including nightshade vegetables, grains, legumes, and squash.

Staple foods on this meal plan include cruciferous vegetables, wild fish, and leafy greens. Fruit has been excluded but can be added as needed, depending on the season and location of your client.

This program was created using low lectin foods with the following principles in mind:

Gluten & Grain-Free
Lectins are found in many cereal grains and legumes, which is why this program is gluten-free and grain-free. Low glycemic and nutrient-dense alternatives are incorporated like cauliflower, kale, and cabbage which provide indoles, such as indole-3-Carbinol to support immune function.

Fiber
High concentrations of lectins can possibly cause damage to the gut wall and disrupt digestion. Eating fiber-rich foods is linked to an increase in short-chain fatty acids, which may help reduce intestinal permeability and promote the growth of good gut bacteria. Fiber also lowers C-reactive protein (CRP), a substance in the blood that indicates inflammation. This low-carbohydrate plan provides up to 30 grams of fiber daily by including vegetables and nuts at every meal and snack.

Cooked Foods
Higher temperatures are needed to inactivate the biological and antinutritional effects of lectins. This program uses low lectin foods and cooked meals to avoid the potentially harmful effects of lectins.

Anti-Inflammatory Foods
This meal plan contains polyphenols and antioxidants to help manage inflammation. Polyphenols help modulate the inflammatory response and are found in walnuts, almonds, spinach, kale, and onion. Essential fat-soluble antioxidants like vitamin A and vitamin E reduce oxidative stress. This meal plan contains vitamin A sources like sweet potato, carrots, eggs, and broccoli, and incorporates vitamin E through a daily dose of healthy oils, nuts, and seeds.