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Loading... The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in "Healthy" Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gainby Dr. Steven R Gundry MD, Steven R. Gundry (Author)
   None No current Talk conversations about this book.  Danielle.Desrochers | Oct 10, 2023 |   First of all: a lot of information was very interesting and I can only advise everyone to find out more about lectins. But now to the evaluation of the book. Unfortunately, this isn't too good, mainly for two reasons. The first is that the author repeats himself an awful lot. Again and again, he refers to earlier passages or other of his books and explains over and over again, although the facts on which he deals were already explained in detail a few pages beforehand. With only this downside, the book would have got 4 stars from me, but there is another deduction of stars because of the last pages right before the recipe section. I had the feeling that I was reading an advertorial in which the author wants to sell his products, which are supposed to help you implement his program. He hadn't spared before with information on where to buy what and how cheaply, but in this part, he began to advertise his self-made vitamins and dietary supplements widely, like at an advertising event. As a result, unfortunately, it left me with a very bad aftertaste, which put the whole book, which up to this point had seemed relatively well-founded and credible, in a very dubious light. It's actually a pity because I think the subject that the author has dealt with is pretty important and knowing about it could help many people meliorate their health and lifestyle. (  ) Merano | Feb 19, 2023 | ) tapestry100 | Jan 2, 2020 | All that said, I do think he is correct on much of what he says in this book. And the food plan listed does look healthy. The problem I have with it is that it is expensive and requires globalization and industrialization. This isn't a solution for the average person. We need to heal our entire communities rather than focusing on those with the money to follow an expensive diet. (  ) SonoranDreamer | Aug 21, 2019 | eowynfaramir | Mar 7, 2019 | no reviews | add a review
Most of us have heard of gluten-a protein found in wheat that causes widespread inflammation in the body. Americans spend billions of dollars on gluten-free diets in an effort to protect their health. But what if we've been missing the root of the problem? In The Plant Paradox, renowned cardiologist Dr. Steven Gundry reveals that gluten is just one variety of a common, and highly toxic, plant-based protein called lectin. Lectins are found not only in grains like wheat but also in the "gluten-free" foods most of us commonly regard as healthy, including many fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and conventional dairy products. These proteins, which are found in the seeds, grains, skins, rinds, and leaves of plants, are designed by nature to protect them from predators (including humans). Once ingested, they incite a kind of chemical warfare in our bodies, causing inflammatory reactions that can lead to weight gain and serious health conditions. At his waitlist-only clinics in California, Dr. Gundry has successfully treated tens of thousands of patients suffering from autoimmune disorders, diabetes, leaky gut syndrome, heart disease, and neurodegenerative diseases with a protocol that detoxes the cells, repairs the gut, and nourishes the body. Now, in The Plant Paradox, he shares this clinically proven program with readers around the world. The simple (and daunting) fact is, lectins are everywhere. Thankfully, Dr. Gundry offers simple hacks we easily can employ to avoid them, including: Peel your veggies. Most of the lectins are contained in the skin and seeds of plants; simply peeling and de-seeding vegetables (like tomatoes and peppers) reduces their lectin content. Shop for fruit in season. Fruit contain fewer lectins when ripe, so eating apples, berries, and other lectin-containing fruits at the peak of ripeness helps minimize your lectin consumption. Swap your brown rice for white. Whole grains and seeds with hard outer coatings are designed by nature to cause digestive distress-and are full of lectins. With a full list of lectin-containing foods and simple substitutes for each, a step-by-step detox and eating plan, and delicious lectin-free recipes, The Plant Paradox illuminates the hidden dangers lurking in your salad bowl-and shows you how to eat whole foods in a whole new way. No library descriptions found. |
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This book is NOT for everyone though, check the trigger warnings! (