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? 馃檪
Any insights will be appreciated, thank you