15 Foods High in Lectins You Might Want To Limit

Potatoes

Often seen as a health staple, potatoes come loaded with vitamins and nutrients but — similar to the butternut squash — are part of the group of foods that are loaded with lectins. Lectins can cause problems in the body for those who are susceptible to its effects, which crosses potatoes off the list of a lectin-free diet. That said, those who are willing to eat potatoes despite the lectin content will at least benefit greatly from its slew of health benefits and overall versatility as a vegetable.

Despite being touted as unhealthy if prepared in the form of french fries, potatoes can be a surprisingly effective weight loss food. It’s full of fiber, and it helps the body feel full for longer. It just so happens that fried potato products are often seen as addictive, which urges people to eat more. Potatoes are actually an effective weight loss food if prepared in other ways due to how easily it can make you feel full.

In terms of digestive health, potatoes are a form of resistant starch, which benefits from soluble (digestible) fiber and insoluble (indigestible) fiber. Both forms are effective at keeping the gut healthy.