Autoimmune disease is an epidemic in our society. But it doesn’t have to be. Although genetic predisposition accounts for approximately one-third of your risk of developing an autoimmune disease, the other two-thirds comes from your environment, your diet, and your lifestyle. In fact, experts are increasingly recognizing that certain dietary factors are key contributors to […]

What are lectins? These are big proteins found in plants and animals. They are a crucial weapon for controlling predators and maintaining the species. In fact, it’s all about survival. Every living being is endowed with this primary instinct of survival and transmission of its genes to new generations. The most known lectin of the […]

Nutrients, everyone knows. These are the substances in the food that nourish the body. But have you heard about anti-nutrients? Your food contains anti-nutrients, which are substances that do not feed you, but even worst, are toxic. Plants have developed these chemical defense mechanisms to weaken their predators and deter them from eating them. The […]