most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-22T23:15:02Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/140747 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/140747/how-effective-is-soaking-for-getting-rid-of-lectins-from-nuts Jamie 2012-08-05T02:39:26Z 2012-08-20T17:59:31Z

<p>Hey Guys,</p> <p>I have had major digestive issues, and some other nonsense, so I am considering trialling robb wolfs auto-immune protocol, or an approximation of it.</p> <p>Because of my gut issues, my list of foods is already somewhat limited, so while eliminating eggs, dairy and nightshades shouldnt be too problematic, I struggle with cutting out the few nuts I can eat (list - walnuts, brazil, macadamias)</p> <p>I just wondering, how effective say, a 24 hour soak of nuts, might be at removing lectins?</p> <p>Id ferment things but cant really do that with my condition.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/140747/how-effective-is-soaking-for-getting-rid-of-lectins-from-nuts/140754#140754 seniorgringo 2012-08-05T03:21:00Z 2012-08-05T03:21:00Z

<p>dont worry about lectins if you eat a handful or two also keep in mind the rate of lectins in nuts is small compared to alot of other non paleo food beans etc that most people eat alot of. so if you are reasonably strict paleo it would adversely affect your health</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/140747/how-effective-is-soaking-for-getting-rid-of-lectins-from-nuts/140755#140755 Celton 2012-08-05T03:39:16Z 2012-08-05T03:39:16Z

<p>Just do you best to cut out nuts, so worth it. I have had major digestive distress like you, and adding nuts to the avoid list was vital. Not worth the pain!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/140747/how-effective-is-soaking-for-getting-rid-of-lectins-from-nuts/140793#140793 Thomy 2012-08-05T12:19:20Z 2012-08-05T12:19:20Z

<p>I'm with James here. The issue with nuts is not so much about lectins and phytic acid, it's the storage proteins, which are highly cross reactive to gluten. Since you have an already compromised gut, it's likely you are gluten sensitve. Therefore I really suggest you cut out any nuts, coconut, coffee, pseudograins, maybe even berries etc. because of the seeds in them. (The list actually goes on, try to avoid anything derived from seeds/nuts/kernels if problems persist... yes even olive oil that is made from crushed olives may contain seeds store proteins.. you see.. no so easy)</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/140747/how-effective-is-soaking-for-getting-rid-of-lectins-from-nuts/140810#140810 arugula 2012-08-05T13:49:43Z 2012-08-05T13:49:43Z

<p>Jamie, my personal experience is that soaking almonds, walnuts, and pecans greatly improves their digestibility for me and they don't leave me with fatigue and aches. I have celiac disease and further got a colon perforation at the time of my celiac biopsy so I have had very touchy guts for the last few years as I've healed up. I also avoid nightshades to keep joint aches and hives (from tomatoes) under control. I have found that I can tolerate a little tomato cooked in some foods but all-out marinara sauce is a very bad idea for me. Likewise, a potato now and then isn't too big of a deal but more than a couple a month and I'll start feeling like an ooooold lady. Of course, ymmv, but if I were you (based on what you have shared) I would just do the most thorough elimination diet I can at the time, if that includes some nuts for now, still give it a try, then eliminate those too if you aren't seeing the results you need. You also might want to look into how brazils and macadamias are harvested and treated. Some of those tropical nuts go through extensive processing before they get to us as consumers so soaking them at that point can be redundant. good luck!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/140747/how-effective-is-soaking-for-getting-rid-of-lectins-from-nuts/144124#144124 Sonia Shapiro 2012-08-20T17:59:31Z 2012-08-20T17:59:31Z

<p>Have you read Sally Fallon's Nourishing Traditions? She's helpful about soaking and slow- and low- roasting the nuts after. Recipes and advice.</p>