Sentences with phrase «plant toxins such»

Apparently, the practice occurs because the bran is loaded with plant toxins such as lectins that can not easily be removed by sprouting, sour leavening, soaking or even cooking.

the bran is loaded with plant toxins such as lectins that can not easily be removed by sprouting, sour leavening, soaking or even cooking.

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A second consequence of the features of the food cycle is that when toxins such as the insecticide DDT get absorbed by plants, they get concentrated at each successive food level.

White rice is a «safe starch», meaning that it doesn't contain any of those nasty plant toxins or anti nutrients such as phytic acid.

Be careful, though: Not only do roses have sharp thorns, but some plants, such as lily of the valley, foxgloves, and rhododendrons, contain toxins that could make your baby sick if she ate them, so be sure to hold her hands gently to prevent any touch - or taste - tests.

Plants contain several such toxins, which they may use to ward off insects.

There are other obstacles too: Some insects, such as sea shrimp, cause food allergies; others sequester toxins from plants or may harbor pesticide residues.

As an added bonus, the snake plant naturally removes indoor air toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene.

And, as we all know, plants contain so much potential for optimal human health because they help us withstand a host of destructive forces, such as radiation, oxidative damage and chemical toxins that could be lethal — if ignored.

We know these plant toxins are important, because populations that obtain carbs from «safe starches,» such as yam - eating Kitavans, rice - eating Chinese and Japanese, and potato - eating Irish have been notably healthy.

Rounding out the top 10 harmful toxics to pets are chocolate, household toxins like cleaning supplies, plants, herbicides and outdoors toxins such as antifreeze and fertilizer.

Its scientific name is Senecio jacobea and it contains a poison (toxin) that is also found in some other plants, such as Lantana and some Heliotropes.

Ingestion of a possible toxin, such as antifreeze (ethelene glycol), rat poison, human medications or a toxic plant.

Check for any toxins or foreign material your pet may have gotten into, such as plants, food, household chemicals, or medication.

Infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, coccidia, and intestinal worms, or by non-infectious irritants such as chemical toxins or poisonous plants are some of the more common causes of inflammation.

Some of the most common pet toxins include veterinary and human medications, rodenticide, slug and snail bait, antifreeze, chocolate, marijuana, xylitol and plants such as the Sago Palm.