| Title | : | The Plant Paradox Family Cookbook: 80 One-Pot Recipes to Nourish Your Family Using Your Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or Sheet Pan |
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| ISBN | : | 0062911848 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780062911841 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 270 |
| Publication | : | Published November 19, 2019 |
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Plant Paradox comes a guide to one-pot cooking for the whole family, with a special focus how to make the Plant Paradox program kid-friendly.
Since the publication of The Plant Paradox in 2017, hundreds of thousands of people have embraced Dr. Gundry’s nutritional protocol—and experienced life-changing results. But most of Dr. Gundry’s readers aren’t cooking for themselves alone. “How can I extend this way of eating to my entire family? And is it safe for my kids?” are the questions he is most often asked.
In The Plant Paradox Family Cookbook, Dr. Gundry reassures parents as he sets the record straight, providing an overview of children’s nutritional needs and explaining how we can help our kids thrive on the Plant Paradox program—a diet low in lectins. Dr. Gundry offers shocking evidence of how the Plant Paradox program is not only “safe” for kids, but also the best possible way to set them up for a lifetime of health and responsible eating.
As research continues to bear out, a healthy microbiome—or “gut”—is the cornerstone of human health. The foods we eat at the beginning of our lives have a long-term impact on the makeup of our microbiome. Lectin-containing foods—such as grains, legumes, certain fruits and vegetables, and conventional dairy—damage it by creating holes in the gut wall and triggering the kind of systemic inflammation that lays the groundwork for disease. And yet, many of the foods we are routinely told to feed our children—think milk, whole grain bread, peanut butter—have an incredibly high lectin content.
The Plant Paradox Family Cookbook includes more than 80 recipes that make cooking for a family a breeze. And since pressure cooking is the best and easiest way to reduce lectin content in foods like grains and beans, the majority of the quick and easy recipes are Instant-Pot friendly. From weeknight dinners to make-ahead breakfasts to snacks and even lunchbox-ready meals, The Plant Paradox Family Cookbook will help the whole family experience the incredible benefits of the Plant Paradox program.
The Plant Paradox Family Cookbook: 80 One-Pot Recipes to Nourish Your Family Using Your Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or Sheet Pan Reviews
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I have now read a few of Dr. Gundry's books. I understand his theories. But,if I only ate the vegetables he suggested, I would not be eating vegetables at all.Even when he suggests to eat in season fruits, I would have to give up most of the fruit I eat. I can follow my own regimen and those of other authors,but this one is quite difficult.Until about 30 years ago, we only had access to produce in season.I am grateful for the variety now available and not giving it up.This regimen is too restrictive.
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Preachy. And I didn’t even get to the recipes.
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I knew, going into this, I was not going to change the way we eat 100%. But it is nice to have the knowledge laid out in this book to make better, more informed choices when grocery shopping.
I nearly spit out my Two Roads “Roadsmary Baby” beer when I saw beer on the “items to toss” list. First of all, who would throw away perfectly good food (or beer) just because it is not the healthiest choice out there? I know I need money for books so I will not waste it by throwing edible/drinkable food or beverages away.
Also, on the “items to toss” list were: Buckwheat, cashews, chia seeds, oats, pumpkin seeds, etc. etc. These foods are staples in my Gluten-free, Vegan, Whole Foods diet. Again, I am glad to have been given the information and choices. But most of these are going to be impossible to replace in the ways I use them. For instance, cashews. I make my own cheese and milk using these legumes (yes, they are not really nuts). Sure, I can make these non-dairy foods using actual nuts, but cashews are so cheap and the easiest to use.
I am a huge cookbook junkie. Huge. The best of the best have a photo (or more) per recipe. Sadly, the cookbook portion of this book does not. BUT, the pictures it does have are STUNNING. Not only the food, but the color schemes, linens, dishes, utensils, etc. Gorgeous.
There is a recipe for Tikka Masala (the recipe provides both a meat and a vegan option) that sounds amazing. I am so looking forward to it.
Dr. Gundry is a fan of the instant pot (for its health benefits, not its kitchen prowess). Some of his recipes are made using this not oft used, in my house, small appliance. He also includes several pages of instant pot tips. These are most appreciated.
Again, I appreciate having the information provided but I can not fully change the way I eat to align with this book. But when given choices I will *try* to make the best one. -
I did not find this book compatible with my approach to healthy eating and place where I live. Perhaps in California following Plant Paradox is achievable but still would be challenging. Here, in Alberta, excluding zucchinis and squash from my vegetable repertoire seems impossible. I did learn a few useful things like erithritol could be found as Swerva sweetener. I made coconut cookies but the recipe was calling for too much of coconut oil, the cookies didn't hold.
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Not a fan of this book. I definitely felt like I was being preached to and struggled getting through the constant statements like "The honest answer is..." and "From my experience..." I wanted scientific data to backup thoughts. I didn't think any of the recipes were worth adding to my collection either.
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This book wasn’t what I expected, but there’s still value it.
What’s on offer here is a catch all smattering of the trendiest cooking methods including sheet-pan dinners and the instant pot. The problem is that it’s a companion to a fairly restrictive bad foods/good foods type diet of the same name and, although I attempt to eat healthy, I mostly avoid super restrictive diets. The other issues I have with this book is that there aren’t too many recipes for any specific cooking method. There’s only one short chapter of recipes for the instant pot for example.
But I will try my hand at some of the dishes and I’m excited to devour the tikka masala, so this book earned 3 stars.
