The Plant Paradox Cookbook: 100 Delicious Recipes to Help You Lose Weight, Heal Your Gut, and Live Lectin-Free Hardcover – April 10, 2018

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

I bought Gundry’s Plant Paradox book impulsively after watching a Utube ad for it. I’m not into utube and I felt pretty dumb after I ordered the book. But dang, once I had it, I felt like I should follow through with the suggested diet that sounded so compelling for a while so I wouldn’t have completely wasted my money.It’s not an easy diet to follow. My husband and I gave up quite a few of our favorite foods at first, which can feel kind of agonizing. After a few weeks of eating carefully, we found ourselves losing weight easily, our skin began to look and feel softer and more luminous again (a big bonus to middle-aged people like us), I felt less achy and mentally sharper.To be honest, we haven’t strictly followed the anti-lectin diet in over a year, but we have kept elements of it. A big bonus is using the delicious and nutritious recipes in this book. I find them easy to make and I feel good when I eat these dishes. My family always exclaims over how tasty they are, too. I highly recommend this cookbook even if you aren’t trying to diet. It’s not only gluten-free, since lectin is a gluten, but most of the recipes are also vegan. Following them—maybe just make one or two meals a week out of this book—is a great entry into eating healthier. It’s good for the planet, too, if you buy locally grown ingredients to cook.

I am on a very restricted diet, for multiple health issues, including not eating lectins. I've been so confused as to what I can or can not eat. I would eat things I thought were ok, but still was feeling sick, drained and getting the same symptoms. I was told to get The Plant Paradox book, because it explains what you should and shouldn't eat and WHY. Why certain "healthy foods" are still bad for you. I got it and it's been very helpful and informative.I decided I should get this cookbook to help to know what different things I can eat, and not worry about issues flaring up. I haven't tried any recipes from it yet, (which is why I haven't given full stars, but it does have a lot of good, useful information. ). It's helped me make a list of good foods to eat and what to avoid. I'm excited to try some of these recipes. It has everything from breakfast, to desserts. Everything looks really good. I will update after I've tried some and see how I feel and how good the recipes are.

I love the recipes. Healing your gut

Well worth the read. I highly recommend it. Written in common speak and very clear.

I have been reading The Plant Paradox Cookbook, and it sounds plausible but there’s many items I have never heard of nor seen. I tried another approach with the same scenario book once and found the costs to high and taking me to long to prepare. There’s lists of foods you can get at any grocery in this book, but I look at the recipes and feel confused. Whey not use only these healthy easy to find items? I want healthy, basic, essay to find items, foods the whole family will eat. I want recipes simple to do and on a budget. These have lovely pictures but it looks more like entertaining the guests not daily fare. If he’s done this cookbook I am interested. Live Right For Your Type by D’Adamo/Whitney (sold by Amazon) has many similarities and I think if I use this and leave out what Dr Guidry warns against I may have found my food program. The Plant Paradox Cookbook is worth a read, but until the recipes are simpler, faster to make, with easy to find foods at lower costs I will seldom be able to use it.