Hi Mike, I'm not sure whether or not they contain lectins. Of course I know beans are known for lectins but as far as I know Quinoa is not part of the bean family. In regards to seeds and grains, it is my understanding that grains are seeds of the grass family ie:, a coconut is a seed but not classed as a grain but you could be right because I am not a botanist or any kind of authority in that regard. I'm not trying to 'force' acceptability of quinoa into a paleo diet I'm just new to the paleo diet concept and would like to learn. Thanks for your reply. Don Hogan Mike Weis wrote: >Another question I would have would be to ask what you mean when you say >quinoa has no toxins? Does that include no lectins? > >Also, my understanding is that all grains are basically seeds that have been >selected over time for their size. How does quinoa qualify as a non-grain if >it is a seed? > >Mike W. > > >