The Lectin Free Story

 

We didn’t come across the lectin-free diet because it was fashionable — we found it because we were desperate for answers. When Tobias was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, our everyday life changed completely. The pain, exhaustion and uncertainty became constant companions, and despite many attempts, conventional treatments didn’t bring the relief we had hoped for. We knew we had to look deeper.

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In our search for alternatives, we discovered the concept of lectins and their potential role in chronic inflammation. For us, it was a revelation. The idea that certain foods we had eaten our whole lives could be triggering Tobias’ immune system made so much sense. Changing our diet felt radical at first, but it was also filled with hope — hope that food could become part of the solution rather than the problem.

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The transition wasn’t easy. Many familiar ingredients disappeared overnight, and with them the comfort of traditional meals. I, Karin, love cooking and baking, but suddenly almost everything I knew no longer applied. Instead of giving up, we started experimenting. Our kitchen became a place of trial and error, frustration and small victories. We tested flours, textures and techniques, adapting classic recipes again and again until they truly worked — not just nutritionally, but emotionally too.

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Over time, something incredible happened. Tobias’ symptoms eased, his energy returned, and life slowly felt lighter again. At the same time, we realized that lectin-free cooking didn’t mean restriction. It meant creativity, mindfulness and rediscovering flavors in a new way. What began as a necessity turned into a passion we shared.

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Friends and family soon asked for our recipes. People who struggled with inflammation, autoimmune issues or digestive problems reached out to us. That’s when we understood that our journey could help others. We wanted to make lectin-free eating simple, reliable and enjoyable — especially for those who don’t want to spend hours experimenting like we did.

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This is how TOBIO was born. Through tobio.at and lectinfreegourmet.com, we now offer organic lectin-free baking and cooking mixes made from ingredients we trust and use ourselves every day. Our cookbooks and food blogs contains the recipes that carried us through difficult times and brought joy back to our table.

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Today, we don’t just offer products — we offer experience, honesty and support. Everything we create is rooted in our own story. We believe food has the power to heal, to connect and to nourish more than just the body. And we’re grateful to walk this path together with you.

 

Specialties

 

Lectin Free Recipes

Make Food Great Again

Converting Classic Recipes

Restaurant Recipe Hacks

Lectin Free Sourdough

Drink Pairings

Dr. Gundry's "YES" List

Lectin Free Granola

Lectin Free Muesli

Lectin Free Baking

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