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Phytates & Toxic Lectins in Grains, Legumes, Nuts & Seeds, and How to Avoid Them

By Cat, Nov 2007; (Photo, right, from FitElement (8)) This article was previously titled: “Soaking, Sprouting & Fermenting Grains, Nuts & Seeds (About/Intro).” Its original title was “The Humble, Un-sprouted Seed.” The seeds of plants are designed to survive all insult … Continue reading

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Flours & Starches: Gluten Free

by Cat, Jan 2008 Flour is a very basic ingredient in almost all baked goods.  The most common flour is made from wheat, but it can be made from many other grains, and also from nuts and legumes.  Flour is … Continue reading

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