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Dr. Steven Gundry is an American physician, low-carbohydrate diet author, and former cardiothoracic surgeon. He has authored several books, including *The Plant Paradox* and *Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution*, which outline his dietary recommendations. The Plant Paradox Diet focuses on eliminating lectins, a type of antinutrient found in many plant foods, which Dr. Gundry claims are harmful and cause weight gain and chronic diseases. However, this claim has been disputed by scientists and dietitians, who argue that there is little evidence to support the theory that lectins are as harmful as Dr. Gundry suggests. Nonetheless, some people who follow the diet report positive effects, including weight loss, improved energy levels, and relief from pain and inflammation.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Goal | Lose weight, heal your gut, and live lectin-free |
| Food to avoid | Proteins: soy products, grain- or soy-fed livestock, farmed fish, and all beans and legumes |
| Grains and starches: pasta, potatoes, cookies, crackers, pastries, whole grains, wheat, rice, oats, quinoa, barley, corn, and popcorn | |
| Nuts and seeds: sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, peanuts, and cashews | |
| Vegetables: cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkin, and other squashes, as well as nightshades like tomatoes, bell peppers, and eggplant | |
| Dairy: all conventional A1 milk products, as well as Greek yogurt, American cheese, and cottage cheese | |
| Fats and oils: vegetable, soybean, canola, corn, peanut, and sunflower oils | |
| Allowed food | In-season produce and grass-fed beef |
| Food type | Natural dietary change |
| Results | Improved blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood glucose control, and inflammation |
| Weight loss | |
| Improved skin | |
| Improved energy levels |
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What You'll Learn
Dr Gundry's 'yes' and 'no' foods
Dr Steven Gundry is an American physician, low-carbohydrate diet author and former cardiothoracic surgeon. He has written several books on health and dieting, including The Plant Paradox, The Plant Paradox Cookbook, The Plant Paradox Quick and Easy, The Longevity Paradox, The Energy Paradox, and Dr Gundry's Diet Evolution.
Dr Gundry's diets are centred around the dangers of lectins, a type of plant protein found in numerous foods. Lectins are claimed by Dr Gundry to cause inflammation, resulting in many modern diseases. As such, his diets suggest avoiding all foods containing lectins.
Dr Gundry's 'yes' and 'no' food lists are available on his website, and in his books. The lists change with each new book, based on his monitoring of patients' bloodwork.
Some foods on the 'no' list include:
- Grains like corn, rice, or teff
- Soy or other bean flours
- Sugar
- Raw beans
- Water chestnuts
Some foods on the 'yes' list include:
- Bamboo shoots
- Blanched almond flour
- A2 milk
- Kefir
- Vital Reds
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The Plant Paradox
The diet recommends avoiding all foods that contain lectins. This includes legumes, grains, and nightshade vegetables. The creators of the diet claim that lectins may cause weight gain, inflammation, and chronic disease. However, there is little scientific evidence to support these claims, and scientists and dietitians have classified Gundry's assertions as pseudoscience.
Gundry has been criticized for making erroneous claims about the dangers of lectins and for promoting supplements that he claims protect against their supposedly damaging effects. Despite the criticism and lack of scientific evidence, some people, especially those with pre-existing digestive problems, have reported positive results from following the Plant Paradox diet.
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The Plant Paradox Cookbook
Dr. Steven Robert Gundry is an American physician, low-carbohydrate diet author, and former cardiothoracic surgeon. He is the author of several books, including *The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in 'Healthy' Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain*, which promotes a lectin-free diet. Lectins are a type of plant protein found in many foods, and Dr. Gundry claims that they cause inflammation, leading to various modern diseases.
Following the publication of *The Plant Paradox*, Dr. Gundry released *The Plant Paradox Cookbook: 100 Delicious Recipes to Help You Lose Weight, Heal Your Gut, and Live Lectin-Free*. This companion cookbook provides an overview of the Plant Paradox program and includes a pantry guide, sample meal plans, and over 100 recipes. The recipes cover various meals, from breakfast to dinner, and even decadent desserts. Some examples of dishes include Pesto-Baked Eggs, Lemon, Kale, and Chicken Soup, Spinach Artichoke Lasagna, and Truffled Mushroom Mac and Cheese. For those with a sweet tooth, there are treats such as Chocolate Mint Cookies, Pistachio Ice Cream, and Olive Oil Rosemary Cake.
The cookbook also includes simple kitchen hacks to reduce or eliminate lectin content, such as peeling and seeding vegetables and pressure cooking grains and legumes. By following these techniques, people can make many of their favourite foods safe to consume on a lectin-free diet.
In addition to the original *Plant Paradox Cookbook*, Dr. Gundry has also released *The Plant Paradox Family Cookbook: 80 One-Pot Recipes to Nourish Your Family Using Your Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or Sheet Pan*. This cookbook specifically addresses the needs of families, providing kid-friendly options that are safe and healthy for children. It also includes an explanation of children's nutritional needs and how the Plant Paradox program can benefit their long-term health.
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The Longevity Paradox
Dr. Steven Gundry is an American physician, low-carbohydrate diet author, and former cardiothoracic surgeon. He has authored several books, including *The Plant Paradox*, and *The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age*.
Despite the criticism, some people, especially those with pre-existing digestive problems, have reported positive results from following a lectin-free diet. Dr. Gundry's diet has been described as easy and delicious to follow, and some customers have reported positive effects on their blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood glucose control. Some have also reported weight loss, improved overall well-being, and relief from pain.
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The Plant Paradox Family Cookbook
The cookbook includes recipes for weeknight dinners, make-ahead breakfasts, snacks, and lunchbox-ready meals. The majority of the recipes are Instant-Pot friendly, as pressure cooking is the best and easiest way to reduce lectin content in foods like grains and beans.
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Frequently asked questions
Dr. Gundry's diet is a lectin-free diet. Lectins are a type of plant protein found in many foods, especially legumes, grains, and nightshade vegetables like tomatoes and eggplants. The diet also eliminates processed foods and focuses on whole foods produced in healthy ways, such as in-season produce and grass-fed beef.
The following foods should be avoided on the Plant Paradox Diet:
- Proteins: soy products, grain- or soy-fed livestock, farmed fish, and all beans and legumes.
- Grains and starches: pasta, potatoes, cookies, crackers, pastries, whole grains, wheat, rice, oats, quinoa, barley, corn, and popcorn.
- Nuts and seeds: sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, peanuts, and cashews.
- Vegetables: cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkin, squashes, tomatoes, bell peppers, and eggplant.
- Dairy: all conventional A1 milk products, Greek yogurt, American cheese, and cottage cheese.
- Fats and oils: vegetable, soybean, canola, corn, peanut, and sunflower oils.
Dr. Gundry's diet is claimed to successfully treat autoimmune disorders, diabetes, leaky gut syndrome, heart disease, and neurodegenerative diseases. Customers have reported positive effects on blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood glucose control, as well as relief from pain and improved overall well-being.
