Plant Foods with High Levels of Anti-Nutritional Factors
My plant-based journey has taken a detour. I still eat limited plants and I'm now on a mission to minimize my exposure to toxic plants. So, I Googled my way to enlightenment. This is the result. Foods High in: 1. Lectins: Beans (especially raw or undercooked), lentils, peas, and wheat germ. 2. Cyanide: Cassava, almonds, and lima beans. 3. Phytates: Whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes. 4. Tannins: Tea, coffee, red wine, and some fruits (e.g., pomegranates, berries). 5. Oxalate: Spinach, rhubarb, beets, and nuts. 6. Goitrogens: Cruciferous vegetables (e.g., broccoli, cabbage, kale) 7. Solanine: Potatoes (especially green or sprouted ones) 8. Saponins: Soybeans and quinoa 9. Omega-6: Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, corn oil, safflower oil, and soybean oil. 10. Solanine, Tomatine, Chaconine: Nightshades, a family of plants that includes tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and peppers. Can I trust Google? 🙂 Any insights will be appreciated, thank you