Tag: Reduce lectins

Overnight soaking and vigorous boiling can deactivate harmful lectins in beans, with studies showing that just 10-15 minutes of high-heat cooking destroys these anti-nutrients. In this guide, you will learn how to cook black beans to reduce lectins and ensure safe, nutritious meals.

Lectins are naturally occurring plant proteins that can be significantly reduced in certain foods through preparation. The good news is you can reduce lectins in potatoes by using simple, effective cooking methods to deactivate these compounds before consumption. For most people, consuming properly cooked, lectin-containing foods is safe and healthy.