Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
The Plant Paradox The Hidden Dangers in Healthy Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
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Food Items
67food, eat, eating, recipes, diet
+84%
-16%
" ... So many of these No list foods have been triggers for me for years and I knew it, but I would have never put all of these foods on the no list together. ... It has helped to get me open to new ways of eating food that I would have never thought of. ... I am eating healthy! ... "
" ... Also, the Phase 1 Cleanse recipes are quick, delicious, and fast, but they have too much fat for me: ... * at least 2 full avocados a day across the 3 meals and 2 snacks ... "
" ... I learned a lot about food that I had no clue of. ... "
" ... The food is great! ... "
" ... By the way, from someone who has been told that she is a very good cook, who has been on way too many diets over the years and mostly hates the recipes offered by them, Gundry recipes are different. ... Simply reading through The PLANT PARADOX COOKBOOK I can hardly wait to try these new recipes. ... "
" ... so educating and so easy to understand how our bodys react to dangerous foods. ... "
" ... this one has 80-90% recipes I will make. ... "
" ... I was eating high lectin foods everyday. ... "
Product Reliability
58eat, years ago, eating, diet, millions
+88%
-12%
" ... If it works for me I will post an update. ... "
" ... This book will change you life ... "
" ... Having eliminated all grains, sugars, processed foods, and most dairy some years ago, using only stevia, xylitol, and erythritol for sweetening, much of the work is already done. ... "
" ... However, Dr. Gundry says a month will tell. ... "
" ... THAT is proof that something is working correctly! ... "
" ... So I tried the lectin free life for about 3 months and I've got to say that I'm in WAY BETTER health and my IBS seems to be in control!!!! ... "
" ... It will change your life. ... "
" ... I have not felt this good in YEARS!!! ... "
Ease of Use
48easy to read, read, informative, easy to understand, interesting
+79%
-21%
" ... I also have some ailments that I thought went with age, but I can hardly wait to apply what I have and will learn from this book. ... "
" ... Very interesting and informative book. ... "
" ... Easy recipes to implement! ... "
" ... Very detailed book, but easy to read. ... "
" ... and easy to understand. ... "
" ... Easy to understand. ... "
" ... Starvation would be easier ... "
" ... Easy reading on a complex subject. ... "
Weight Tracking
41diet, pounds, health, weight loss, lose weight
+93%
-7%
" ... If eating leafy greens at the very minimum can help me lose weight, then that's a win for me. ... "
" ... You can loose weight i have seen one of his patient they look great and healthy ... "
" ... This is a powerful diet. ... "
" ... Lost 50 pounds. ... "
" ... I started the Keto Intensive Care diet and am dropping weight and body fat as I have entered ketosis. ... "
" ... The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in "Healthy" Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain ... "
" ... Good plan to get healthy and lose some weight at the same time. ... "
" ... 40 years ago I started battling my weight. ... "
Comfort
39pain, heal, gut, arthritis, stomach
+79%
-21%
" ... Hopefully this helps you make a good decision about falling into this craze like I did. ... "
" ... This program healed my 7 month old chronic cough and chest congestion. ... "
" ... You won't believe how much better it feels especially older people like me who are suffering with joint pain. ... "
" ... You learn what is safe for your gut. ... "
" ... I feel the best I have felt in forever. ... I just can’t tell you how great my body feels just three weeks in! ... "
" ... I am already feeling the positive effects of the diet after a short time on it. ... "
" ... He has almost completely lost his belly fat and looks great, and without sunken starving eyes like he's experienced on other diets. ... Formerly, I had found staying away from nightshades a help with my fibromyalgia and arthritis pain, but now staying away from LECTINS, I am not in near as much pain as I had been before the diet. ... "
" ... My heal is MUCH better thanks to the advice in this book. ... "
Setup
34well written, scientific, science, medical, hard
+79%
-21%
" ... I also have some ailments that I thought went with age, but I can hardly wait to apply what I have and will learn from this book. ... "
" ... So informative and well-written. ... "
" ... I had NO idea about lectins and will follow his advise! ... "
" ... I am very knowledgeable in this area and I have to say that his research has put a higher priority in knowing about lectins in plants and how they mess our bodies up. ... "
" ... Let's see if following the doctor's advice will actually work. ... "
" ... based on scientific research ... "
" ... He writes it in a way you can understand without all the medical jargon. ... "
" ... He explains the science behind these principles. ... "
Freebies
33interesting, recipes, recipe, read the book, plant paradox
+76%
-24%
" ... I bought the book and the recipe book. ... "
" ... Such a great book. ... "
" ... The recipes offered in the PLANT PARADOX book are surprisingly good tasting, quick and easy to prepare so that is why I preordered the cookbook! ... Simply reading through The PLANT PARADOX COOKBOOK I can hardly wait to try these new recipes. ... "
" ... Very interesting book. ... "
" ... Most recipe books I buy end up providing at best 25% recipes I would actually make ... "
" ... I also love the plantain pancake recipe! ... "
" ... A very interesting book. ... "
" ... VERY INTERESTING BOOK. ... "
Marketplace
24thanks, thank you dr, thank, seller, dr gundry
+83%
-17%
" ... everything was on time thanks ... "
" ... Great Seller A+++++ ... "
" ... Thank you Dr. Gundry! ... "
" ... Thank you Dr. Gundry. ... "
" ... Prompt shipping…Very pleased with purchase. ... "
" ... THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! ... "
" ... Thank you doctor ... "
" ... Thank you Dr. Gundry! ... "
Design
22science, gundry, feel better, eat, studies
+86%
-14%
" ... Enjoyed the read look forward to see how it helps with my hashimotos. ... "
" ... They look delicious and from already having many of Dr. Steven Gundry's recipes, I know for sure they will be good! ... "
" ... Overall, I think Gundry gets about 85% of his science right, which is good enough for me. ... "
" ... Makes sense to me. ... "
" ... Great writing style. ... "
" ... That is by far the hardest part of this new eating style. ... "
" ... Really amazing material. ... "
" ... Interesting new concept ... "
Build Quality
16lectins, gut, weight, pain, healthy
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" ... Plant lectins can make some people very sick, such as leaky gut syndrome, similar to the damage caused by gluten. ... "
" ... What a rip- off! ... "
" ... Desperate to feel better, read it cover to cover. ... "
Baking
15eating, disease, foods, eat, plant paradox
+93%
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" ... The recipes seem to be very helpful. ... "
" ... Eating healthy is important to me, and this book has a place of prominence in our kitchen. ... "
" ... You will need a professional chef to prepare your meals. ... "
" ... My husband and I really appreciate the rationale he includes for eliminating foods from our diets. ... "
" ... Great book learned a lot to help with my autoimmune disease. ... "
" ... Eating in restaurants is always hazardous, as is dealing with friends and family who give foods as gifts. ... "
" ... I’ll have to reread the book for a better understanding and am looking forward to the new book of recipes. ... "
" ... I have Crohn's Disease and am trying the Plant Paradox diet for myself. ... "
Cleaning
12olive oil, gut, diet, proteins, oil
+75%
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" ... * dressings made with straight olive oil, lemon, and/or avocado. ... * many tablespoons of oil added to saute proteins and veggies. ... "
" ... Mixing in truth with half-truths and outright make-believe is a time trusted way to sell your own brand of snake-oil. ... "
" ... This is pure snake oil! ... "
" ... I did use two of Dr Gundry's supplements as well as Fish Oil and Vit D supplements. ... "
" ... This will help you with inflammation and generally cleaning out your 'gut'. ... "
" ... I'm making my grocery list now and cleaning my pantry. ... "
" ... I have simplified my eating, got rid of the "offenders" and my eczema is doing much better. ... "
" ... Lectins are toxic plant proteins that can force their way through the mucosal wall of our guts into the intestinal capillaries and thus throughout the body. ... "
Calorie Tracking
11foods, food, dr gundry
+91%
-9%
" ... Helps you figure out health related issues to the foods we eat ... "
" ... Its very education and has been a good guide to healthy eating habits ... "
" ... This is a powerful diet. ... "
" ... Dr. Gundry is "for real," not another food fad diet promoter. ... "
" ... I love the diet. ... "
" ... Change the way you think about food and health. ... "
" ... love the diet. ... "
" ... Finally, a book by a leading heart surgeon that fills in a lot of missing facts about eating the proper foods to maintain good health. ... "
Price
11waste of money, money, budget, wasted, waste your money
+64%
-36%
" ... I found his conclusions well-reasoned and clearly explained and worth pondering. ... "
" ... Like the informercial for these products (and yes there is one--a very convincing one until you realize it will cost you north of $1000 a year), I feel like every chapter is leading up to "so buy these pre-biotics!" ... "
" ... Worth the read. ... "
" ... Well worth the time to read and cost of buying. ... "
" ... Worth a read for anyone interested in their biology and looking for an answer to some of their ailments. ... "
For Kids
10educational, health, children, interesting, cook
+100%
" ... My son was listening to his body- and I now totally get it. ... "
" ... My other sister and her husband swear by this. ... "
" ... very interesting and educational. ... "
" ... My kids have taken notice and are on board now too. ... "
" ... Very helpful and educational. ... "
" ... Most of this book should be taught in school already, just like we are teaching about recycling now. ... "
" ... If you want to age well and are raising children you need to be reading this ONE, it is a MUST READ for all who care about your very own health. ... "
" ... But that's taking his word for it. ... "
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