The Plant Paradox Cookbook: 100 Delicious Recipes to Help You Lose Weight, Heal Your Gut, and Live Lectin-Free (The Plant Paradox, 2)

Well, I am sincerely happy with the book. That’s why I wanted to share this review with you. The book is divided in two parts: the first covers the Plant Paradox Program in detail, whereas the second brings easy-to-prepare recipes divided in categories.The first part of the book is where we learn the details about the program: the background and effects of lectins in our bodies, the common disrupters we may not be aware of, as well as a detailed explanation on how we should approach the program to bring back our innate happy and healthy life.Please, the first part of this book can either be a refresher of the main book if you have already read that, or it can be the only book to read if you haven’t read that yet. That is, don't bother and get this one instead. You will find ordered and well-explained information covering pretty much all aspects of the program proposed, including the list of desirable food choices as well as the list of those we want to avoid in order to keep low inflammation. I say that because I ended up reading the main book twice and is still fresh in order to compare them both.The second part of the book is quite delightful. Now, as I edit this review written previously, I wanted to add that I have prepared around 10 of the dishes in the book. First one was the "Cream of Mushroom Soup", and sincerely enjoyed the result. Then tried the delicious "Brazilian Cheezy Bread" which is a yummy snack together with a cup of tea/coffee. From the main dishes I have tried a handful and cannot say which one has been my favorite so far. My family loves the "Halibut with Mushrooms" and I personally enjoy cooking the "Spinach Artichoke Lasagna".As a side note, most recipes seem to be straightforward, and the ingredient list idem. Also, it's important to note that the recipes will please both vegans and omnivorous.Even though I am fortunate to be in good health that let me spend time outdoors to go on adventures and move freely, I sincerely believe this lifestyle proposed by Gundry can be a healing approach to foster better health even if we don't have any health issue. At first his viewpoints can be daunting, but it makes completely sense once we understand the "whys" behind it, as well as after complying with the program for only 2–3 weeks. I felt more vibrant upon starting his approach, my skin felt healthier after 2 weeks, my digestive system seems to work even smoother, and I feel lighter. Deep inside we all can find ways to create a more positive, meaningful and healthier lifestyle, nurturing from inside out. Nutrition, after all, is one of the foundation aspects. Besides Gundry's approach, I do enjoy Mercola's "Fat for Fuel" book and Longo's "The Longevity Diet" book. After all they are complementary and based on recent health studies/research.Lastly, one of the ultimate readings, which I have just finished and has already influenced my thoughts deeply, is a book called "No Recipe: Cooking as Spiritual Practice" from Edward Brown. Combining the Plant Paradox Program principles together with inspiring reflections from Brown can definitely influence our perceptions around nurturing our bodies and souls.Take good care,Haical

Great small summary of this lifestyle change. Recipes are delicious. Alot of the Products/ingrediants are hard to find, not used alot, costly. Technical cooking skills take some time. End result great. I do recommend this cookbook though. Every kitchen should have one for gut friendly, healthy living. Add a few low-lectin cookbooks and an instapot to your kitchen and Bingo! I lost 30 lbs in the 1st 2 weeks. My energy increased substantially. My belly flattened. Toxins started being eliminated from my body. Everything changed for the better. I always felt guilty thinking I was eating too much. But its healthy fats and protiens so.... Amazing! I will never go back to processed toxic food.

I have been able to make just a very few recipes from this book because just avoiding lectins is not enough for me. I must also avoid high histamine (e.g., avocados, processed foods, left-overs, etc.,) fermented (contains mold,) and keep my oxalate intake low. The recipes I have made have been good, and having the lectin list available has really helped. Eliminating most lectins from my diet has gotten rid of leg jerking that interfered tremendously with sleep, and which was diagnosed as "restless legs syndrome." As I already knew, "syndrome" means "we have no idea what the cause is." Well, the cause was lectins. But I first developed "RLS" during a toxic mold exposure, when the diarrhea caused by THAT was treated with cipro, which damaged my gut permanently. So if I didn't have a damaged gut (15 years ago) ... I would likely not need this diet but I am delighted to have it nonetheless.

There are some great recipes. He also explains his philosophy for about the first 70 pages or so, which is helpful. I had gotten "The Plant Paradox, Quick and Easy" book as well. In that book, the first stage takes a week, second stage 2 weeks, and then the third stage. In this book the first stage is only 3 days. We did the longer version and felt it was better. There are also some great recipes in the first book that are not in this book. I'm glad I had them both. I lost ten pounds in the first 20 days and my wife lost 6 or 7. I feel lighter and better, and my blood sugar level has gone down and my blood pressure is much better. I recommend that you use up food that is not in the diet limits before you start--or give the food away to someone who needs it. Then start honoring what foods to eat a day or two before you begin. You may need to take a whole day to prepare some foods in advance--so if you are working you may want to do that on a weekend. The only difficulties we had were: 1) we had to go buy cassava flour and other ingredients we didn't have, and 2) I allowed myself about two hours to prepare meals, some of which seemed to have recipes that took some time to put together. Otherwise, this is the best diet we have tried.