The Plant Paradox Quick and Easy: The 30-Day Plan to Lose Weight, Feel Great, and Live Lectin-Free by Steven R. Gundry

The Plant Paradox Quick and Easy: The 30-Day Plan to Lose Weight, Feel Great, and Live Lectin-Free Reviews

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  SheAintGotNoShoes

  Ugh !!
  
  Torture. Not torture reading it because it was badly written or too scientific like a textbook, but torture because the diet was as appealing as having pins tuck into my eyeballs.
  
  Very limited eating plan and totally joyless for vegans as all the main staples of vegan eating are abolished. ( whole grains, oatmeal, popcorn, tofu, fruit, bread, cashews, pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes...)
  
  For love or money I would not even try this.
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  Susan Leutheuser

  Whether or not you are ready to jump right in and begin a new way of eating after reading this book, it contains concise, clear research and information. I was surprised at how many “healthy” foods actually cause problems in our bodies and overall health. Knowing what to avoid is valuable. There are also some recipes that promote health benefits that I would like to try. You can still use this book even if the time is not right to go into the challenge completely. I highly recommend this book.
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  Beth Lind

  Thinking about doing the 30 day challenge to see if this has an impact. I like the info and I appreciate the references to the data that supports what he was saying.
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  Stephanie

  I chose to read this simply to educate myself on what others are talking about. I like what Gundry is saying and if I was shopping and cooking for only myself, there are parts of the plan that I would consider trying. If I had serious health concerns, same thing. But I find it pretty hard to find foods for 1 of my kids as it is, so I think this would be pretty limiting and time-consuming, despite what Gundry says. It was interesting though and I can see why some people would like this eating lifestyle.
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  Alexandra

  Well I learned about lectin but seriously wonder what people who follow this diet eat...oh right, supplements. Yum.......
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  Kelli V Spann

  I have been a fan of Dr. Gundry for some time. I began by reading the larger volume of this story, only quickly got mired down by all the scientific jargon, so when I saw a condensed version, I was all on board! I am a firm believer that diets are generally like one size fits all (no pun) - and am constantly seeking out different schools of thought, for several reasons. The science is in constant flux and new schools of thought are born of this research. Also, our bodies are smart and adapt to new ways of eating, and the great results we once got, come fewer and far between. My way of offsetting the slowing down of an aging metabolism, and that of the other slowing down of our body adjusting to doing the same plan, is to keep seeking out new science, research and schools of thought. From that research I take different tips and ideas, and put them together to make a plan that works for me.
  
  This book has many great ideas. I have taken the ideas and incorporated them into my life. There are many suggestions on protein, starches and lectins. Overall it is a good book, informative and the science doesn’t dive too deep, as to mire yourself into a forest of facts and figures. The tips are easy to incorporate into your lifestyle.
  
  The audio version is very clear and read well. I suggest you print out the Supplements, as it has very helpful lists, recipes and more.
  
  3.5 to 4
  
  Recommend ✔️
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  Kylie Bevan

  Not sure how to rate and review this one. On one hand, it is well-written and easy to follow. On the other hand, I don't believe one diet is good for everyone. This is quite a restrictive way of eating, and not one I could personally do long term unless very unwell to begin with. I'm feeling 4/5 at the moment, which is very good for me, so I won't be following this now - but will keep it in mind for both hubby and myself should there be a chronic condition blow up, to reassess. Loads of recipes and easy to follow suggestions - although many of the tips involve US brands (I'm in Australia).
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  February Four

  The jury is out on lectins in food, because while Gunry says they are truly dangerous, a large number of the medical community think that the Plant Paradox diet is too restrictive. I'll pick and choose, myself--I'm not convinced that certain nightshades like tomatoes are bad when cooked. In any case, eating tons of vegetables isn't a horrible thing, and it's nice to hear that avocados are amazing.
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  Heydi Smith

  I’ve read a ton of diet and food health books. I appreciate how they have all generally agreed on most of the points. This book pulled a lot of the thoughts from the other books I’ve read and compiled them into an easy to read guide for success.
  
  I think if someone is looking and ready to learn about how to become healthy, they should read this book.
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  Ed Barton

  Summary Read
  
  A summary of the author’s larger work, with some basic recipes, shopping lists, a 30 day plan and more. The science of eliminating lectins in the diet is touched on. Similar to many books of this genre, the recipes and daily menus take up about half...or more...of the book. It will get you headed the right direction.
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  Ginger

  My favorite Gundry book so far!
  
  I have been following Plant Paradox now for over one year. This book streamlines the meal plans, and includes easy to follow meal prep guides. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to feel better and lose weight!
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  Nolan Smith

  Very intriguing book. Does seem to make a lot of sense, but he is not as direct as you'd hope he would be with the instruction part. He certainly explains the science and tries to explain his knowledge.
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  Tanya Crompton

  This was not the most entertaining read
  Very similar to many books of this genre and the opinion of another researcher
  
  Describes foods for health and well-being
  
  So many written and making decisions challenging but ideally most seem to talk about keeping it simple and with minimal processing
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  Allison Altepeter

  Quick guide. Excited about the 30 day plan. Lectin free eating has been changing me, so anything I can get to help with that, yes please! This is a nice starter, but I'd recommend starting with the full book.
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  Amber McCollum

  Fascinating and healing!
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  Susan Quenneville

  Interesting point of view. I took a few hints and left others.
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  Geo Hendrick

  Very good, I started the sorry today. I'm expecting good results!
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  Dushan Hanuska

  Very practical and easy to follow program.
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  Chris

  Worth reading for the lectin discussion alone.
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  Ralda

  Repetitive with little new information.