Any of a group of neurons that become active both when an animal moves in a certain way and when the animal observes others performing the same action. Learning by simulation or imitation is thought to be a function of the system of mirror neurons in the brain. See also: neuron. 1  Facebook.
5. Lectins. Lectins are found in high quantities in beans and wheat, which as mentioned earlier reduce nutrient absorption and can cause indigestion, bloating and gas for many people.
Wheat germ also contains lectins, as do peanuts, dairy products, many types of beans, nuts and seeds, garlic, marjoram, allspice and mushrooms. However, variation can occur from day to day and from plant to plant. In addition, the lectins found in dairy, nightshades, nuts and seeds arenât as bad for you. Plants may contain lectins as a survival mechanism. One of the reasons that it is necessary to soak and properly cook dried beans is to reduce their lectin levels . For example, castor beans contain so many lectins that they are poisonous to most animals.