same unhealthy proteins as
peanuts. All nut butters are best
eaten in moderation, for reasons
we’ll soon discuss—but as a
once-in-a-while treat, sunflower
seed butter will pass your PB
taste test with flying colors. (Just
skip the bread and the sugar-laden
J, OK?)It’s impossible to blame lectins for all the
problems with legumes, since no one eats
legumes without cooking them first, and non-
peanut lectins are destroyed by high heat. It’s
worth noting, however, that in improperly
cooked legumes (such as those cooked in a
slow cooker at a lower temperature), lectins
may not be completely broken down—and
that could result in severe gastrointestinal
distress.