Review
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“The Paradox offers a true paradigm shift in the way we
think about food. Whether you’re paleo, gluten-free, low-carb or
-based, Dr. dry’s profound ins and practical advice
will help reverse both autoimmune and neurodegenerative disease.”
(Terry Wahls, MD, author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way
to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo
Principles)
“Once in a generation a doctor and a book comes along that
completely changes the way we think about food and our .
Dr. dry is that physician and The Paradox is that book.
Following his advice, like I do personally, is life changing.”
(Tony Robbins, author of the New York Times bestseller
Unshakable)
“It is rare that a book on and tion introduces truly
novel concepts, and rarer still that it backs them up with solid
scientific data and clinical proof of validity―but The
Paradox does just that. We all owe Dr. dry a debt of gratitude
for his in and dedication to a new level of superb .”
(Dale Bredesen, MD, Professor of Neurology, UCLA School of
Medicine; Founding President, Buck Institute; and author of The
End of Alzheimer's)
“A fresh, learned perspective on eating y, The
Paradox is profound, clear, and convincing. Much more than just
another dietary fad, Dr. dry’s scientifically proven approach
to restoring a y microbiome will reorient your approach to
food.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“If you have ‘tried everything’ or you or a family member are
still troubled by stubborn pounds, autoimmune disease, or even
heart disease, you owe to yourself to read this book. The
Paradox is going to dramatically improve lives, it’s that
simple.” (Jonathan Carp, MD)
“Fellow panelist Dr. Steven dry, author of The
Paradox–which argues that certain fruits, vegetables, nuts, and
beans are harmful to the body–promised the crowd they would feel
better if they wean themselves off their medicine cabinets.
Swallowing just one Aleve, he declared, is like “swallowing a
hand-grenade.”” (Rina Raphael, Fast Company)
“He famously helped Gwyneth Paltrow rethink her eating habits, so
it was no surprise to see heart surgeon Steven dry, MD,
onstage at the Goop conferenceover the weekend. And along with
admitting that he usually skips breakfast—which is crazy when you
think there are coffee-avocado smoothies to be had—the renowned
doctor also talked gut . (We’re listening…)” (Nisha
Gopalan, Well + Good)
“Dr. dry is a true trailblazer, always at the forefront of
scientific knowledge. The Paradox shows the world what
pioneer thinking is about and is a must-read book for anyone
interested in being as y as nature has designed them to
be.” (Alejandro Junger MD, New York Times bestselling author of
Clean, Clean Gut and Clean Eats)
“The Paradox elegantly explains how s defend
themselves from being consumed by humans, and how eating the
wrong ones at the wrong times immeasurably hurts our . An
eye-opening read.” (Mehmet Oz, MD, Professor of Surgery, New York
Presbyterian/Columbia University)
From the Back Cover
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Most of us have heard of gluten—a protein found in wheat that can
cause widespread inflammation in the body. Americans spend
billions of dollars on gluten-free diets in an effort to protect
their . But what if we’ve been missing the root of the
problem?
In The Paradox, renowned cardiologist and heart surgeon Dr.
Steven dry reveals that gluten is just one variety of a
common, and highly toxic, -based protein called lectin.
Lectins are found not only in grains like wheat but also in the
“gluten-free” foods most of us commonly regard as y,
including many fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and conventional
dairy products. These proteins, which are found in the ,
grains, skins, rinds, and leaves of s, are designed by
nature to protect s from predators (including humans). Once
ingested, they incite a kind of warfare in our bodies,
causing inflammatory reactions that can lead to weight gain and
serious conditions.
At his waitlist-only clinics in California, Dr. dry has
successfully treated tens of thousands of patients suffering from
autoimmune disorders, es, leaky gut syndrome, heart
disease, and neurodegenerative diseases with a protocol that
detoxes the cells, repairs the gut, and nourishes the body. Now,
in The Paradox, he shares this clinically proven program
with readers around the world.
The simple (and daunting) fact is, lectins are everywhere.
Thankfully, Dr. dry offers simple hacks we can easily employ
to avoid them, including
* Peel your veggies. Lectins are concentrated in the leaves,
peels, and of s; simply peeling and deseeding
vegetables (like tomatoes and peppers) reduces their lectin
content.
* Shop for fruit in season. Fruit contain fewer lectins when
ripe, so eating apples, berries, and other lectin-containing
fruits at the peak of ripeness helps minimize your lectin
consumption.
* Swap your brown rice for white. Whole grains and with
hard outer coatings are designed by nature to cause digestive
distress—and are full of lectins.
With a full list of lectin-containing foods and simple
substitutes for each, a step-by-step detox and eating plan, and
delicious lectin-free recipes, The Paradox illuminates the
hidden dangers lurking in your salad —and shows you how to
eat whole foods in a whole new way.