After
trying to go vegan for a while I determined that something was wrong
because I was losing too much weight and having loose stools and gas.
I think my wife heard about this book “The Plant Paradox” by
Steven Gundry MD and so I researched it and ordered the book. It is
a good book that goes beyond “The China Study” by T. Colin
Campbell so it may show me why I do not feel as well as I should.
I
did not know about lectin proteins before and how plants use this
protein to protect themselves and how GMO fruits and vegetables are
engineered to have more lectin as well as be resistant to pesticides.
When I tried to go vegan I was getting more lectin and not cooking
beans and lentils in the pressure cooker to break down the lectins
causing me further health issues as well as losing weight.
The
Plant Paradox plan allows me to eat some wild caught fish and some
eggs even though it may cause slightly more risk for cancer. The
biggest thing is that there are Yes lists and No lists and it is
important not to eat the things on the no list. I was already off
meats but now adding things like all breads, oats, peanuts, cashews,
tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, and the list goes on. I have to limit
most of my fruits except for avocado.
The
things he talked about in the book were backed up by studies and
cases from his patients. I just finished the phase 1 three day
cleanse and am now starting the six week phase two part of the plan.
I will try to keep you apprised of my health progress on this plan.
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