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Se gostei muito do princípio, onde toca em medicamentos que são de uso constante, em substâncias nocivas para a nossa saúde presentes em cremes, maquilhagem, desinfectantes, perfumes e afins.
Quanto à parte da alimentação mesmo, não duvidando que até possa resultar em saúde, não me convenceu..
De qualquer forma, valeu bem a pena
Se gostei muito do princípio, onde toca em medicamentos que são de uso constante, em substâncias nocivas para a nossa saúde presentes em cremes, maquilhagem, desinfectantes, perfumes e afins.
Quanto à parte da alimentação mesmo, não duvidando que até possa resultar em saúde, não me convenceu..
De qualquer forma, valeu bem a pena
“Plants are both our bane and our salvation.”
There is a lot of really interesting information in this book. I’ve been a vegetarian for a long time, and I’m exactly the kind of vegetarian he describes in this book: I think I’m eating healthy because I eat fruits and vegetables and lots of beans and whole grains. Apparently, according to this, most of what I have in my freezer and cupboards is all wrong for making my gut bugs happy.
One of the many surprising things I learned was that because we can eat basically any fruit all year long instead of when certain foods are in season, our body is constantly thinking it has to store up fat for winter. Once you get through the first six weeks of this program, you’re allowed to eat a little fruit, but you should think of it like dessert. He essentially asks that you hate him for the three days of a really challenging diet to correct the problems in your gut, and continue to hate for the first two weeks of the program, and by six weeks it will become a habit and you’ll feel better, sleep better, shed weight, and your skin will look better, too.
I already knew that cow’s milk was designed specifically to make calves as fat as possible as quickly as possible. I also knew that all the steroids and anti-biotics that are put into the feed of cows and chickens is something that, when humans eat the animals, they’re also eating the drugs the animals consumed. I thought as a vegetarian, I was safe from that, but I didn’t take into consideration that the farmers feed animals corns and grains to fatten them up even though cows should eat grass and chickens should be eating bugs and natural seeds, and to force animals to eat foods their bodies don’t want, that’s part of the reason the farmers have to inject them with a lot of drugs. I didn’t think about eating grains myself as a way to fatten myself up.
I’d encourage you to read this book from beginning to end before you go on any major trips to the grocery store, because if your kitchen is anything like mine, you probably have most of the wrong stuff. I’d also encourage you to download this book electronically so you have the “Do” foods and the “Avoid” foods right on your phone for when you’re at the grocery store.
I mentioned to an acquaintance that I was reading this book, and he said he’d also read it and lost 39 pounds. That’s pretty inspiring when you know someone personally that’s had success.
Dr. Gundry explains why some diets seem to work temporarily. An ex-boyfriend of mine was always on the paleo diet trying to lose weight. (It’s super fun when a vegetarian and a paleo-adherent date). We’re still friends, and I saw recently on social media he’s heavier than ever and has been diagnosed with diabetes.
In America, when you go to the doctor, she’ll ask you if you smoke and how much you drink, but other than that, she doesn’t ask about the foods you eat or what non-alcoholic beverages you consume. In my twenties I was having stomach problems, and, without asking me how much water I drank or what foods I ate, she diagnosed me with IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I kept reading books on health and nutrition and figured out on my own that I didn’t have IBS, I had I-don’t-eat-enough vegetables (fiber) and drink-enough-water syndrome.
Gundry points out that, in America, we spend $8300 a year on health care and only $2200 on food. In Japan, they spend $3300 and $3200 on health care and food, respectively. !
His warnings about several over-the-counter and prescription drugs were terrifying.
Dr. Gundry himself used to be overweight despite a rigorous workout schedule and eating mostly vegetarian with small amounts of fish and chicken. He also used to drink eight Diet Cokes a day, and he explains how the sweetness in a Diet Coke was tricking his brain and making it upset that it wasn’t getting actual sugar, so it kept telling him to go back for more sweetness, i.e. more calories that would anger the good gut bacteria and make the bad gut bacteria throw a party.
Even after reading the book, I don’t completely understand all the stuff about the gut bacteria, brain function, Omega-3 and Omega 6s, but I did understand how we raise crops in this country heavily doused in Roundup. I’ve watched documentaries about corporate farming in this country and the evil, evil Monsanto that owns way too many members of congress. Even the USDA is largely comprised of lobbyists for big business, which is why we had years of “Milk, it does a body good,” advertising despite the fact that a large percentage of indigenous Americans and black folks can’t digest cow’s milk, and even plenty of white folks have trouble with it. Soy milk has other issues. The almond milk I drink has sugar in it, so I need to make some changes there, too.
He doesn’t talk much about alcohol other than to say don’t drink more than a glass of wine, but he also lets us drink coffee and tea, and I feel like I can deal with any plan that enables me to drink coffee.
I don’t have underlying health issues like many of his success-story patients with autoimmune diseases or diabetes and so on, but yes, I’d like to lose weight and not be lethargic and naturally fight low moods, so I’ll give this a shot. I’ve only tried two recipes so far. I’m a terrible cook and one was edible and tasted exactly as healthy as it is; the other was inedible.
There is a lot of really interesting information in this book. I’ve been a vegetarian for a long time, and I’m exactly the kind of vegetarian he describes in this book: I think I’m eating healthy because I eat fruits and vegetables and lots of beans and whole grains. Apparently, according to this, most of what I have in my freezer and cupboards is all wrong for making my gut bugs happy.
One of the many surprising things I learned was that because we can eat basically any fruit all year long instead of when certain foods are in season, our body is constantly thinking it has to store up fat for winter. Once you get through the first six weeks of this program, you’re allowed to eat a little fruit, but you should think of it like dessert. He essentially asks that you hate him for the three days of a really challenging diet to correct the problems in your gut, and continue to hate for the first two weeks of the program, and by six weeks it will become a habit and you’ll feel better, sleep better, shed weight, and your skin will look better, too.
I already knew that cow’s milk was designed specifically to make calves as fat as possible as quickly as possible. I also knew that all the steroids and anti-biotics that are put into the feed of cows and chickens is something that, when humans eat the animals, they’re also eating the drugs the animals consumed. I thought as a vegetarian, I was safe from that, but I didn’t take into consideration that the farmers feed animals corns and grains to fatten them up even though cows should eat grass and chickens should be eating bugs and natural seeds, and to force animals to eat foods their bodies don’t want, that’s part of the reason the farmers have to inject them with a lot of drugs. I didn’t think about eating grains myself as a way to fatten myself up.
I’d encourage you to read this book from beginning to end before you go on any major trips to the grocery store, because if your kitchen is anything like mine, you probably have most of the wrong stuff. I’d also encourage you to download this book electronically so you have the “Do” foods and the “Avoid” foods right on your phone for when you’re at the grocery store.
I mentioned to an acquaintance that I was reading this book, and he said he’d also read it and lost 39 pounds. That’s pretty inspiring when you know someone personally that’s had success.
Dr. Gundry explains why some diets seem to work temporarily. An ex-boyfriend of mine was always on the paleo diet trying to lose weight. (It’s super fun when a vegetarian and a paleo-adherent date). We’re still friends, and I saw recently on social media he’s heavier than ever and has been diagnosed with diabetes.
In America, when you go to the doctor, she’ll ask you if you smoke and how much you drink, but other than that, she doesn’t ask about the foods you eat or what non-alcoholic beverages you consume. In my twenties I was having stomach problems, and, without asking me how much water I drank or what foods I ate, she diagnosed me with IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I kept reading books on health and nutrition and figured out on my own that I didn’t have IBS, I had I-don’t-eat-enough vegetables (fiber) and drink-enough-water syndrome.
Gundry points out that, in America, we spend $8300 a year on health care and only $2200 on food. In Japan, they spend $3300 and $3200 on health care and food, respectively. !
His warnings about several over-the-counter and prescription drugs were terrifying.
Dr. Gundry himself used to be overweight despite a rigorous workout schedule and eating mostly vegetarian with small amounts of fish and chicken. He also used to drink eight Diet Cokes a day, and he explains how the sweetness in a Diet Coke was tricking his brain and making it upset that it wasn’t getting actual sugar, so it kept telling him to go back for more sweetness, i.e. more calories that would anger the good gut bacteria and make the bad gut bacteria throw a party.
Even after reading the book, I don’t completely understand all the stuff about the gut bacteria, brain function, Omega-3 and Omega 6s, but I did understand how we raise crops in this country heavily doused in Roundup. I’ve watched documentaries about corporate farming in this country and the evil, evil Monsanto that owns way too many members of congress. Even the USDA is largely comprised of lobbyists for big business, which is why we had years of “Milk, it does a body good,” advertising despite the fact that a large percentage of indigenous Americans and black folks can’t digest cow’s milk, and even plenty of white folks have trouble with it. Soy milk has other issues. The almond milk I drink has sugar in it, so I need to make some changes there, too.
He doesn’t talk much about alcohol other than to say don’t drink more than a glass of wine, but he also lets us drink coffee and tea, and I feel like I can deal with any plan that enables me to drink coffee.
I don’t have underlying health issues like many of his success-story patients with autoimmune diseases or diabetes and so on, but yes, I’d like to lose weight and not be lethargic and naturally fight low moods, so I’ll give this a shot. I’ve only tried two recipes so far. I’m a terrible cook and one was edible and tasted exactly as healthy as it is; the other was inedible.
Dr. Gundry's method is working for me! I've had varied success over the years cutting sugar from my diet, and have noticed that staying away from wheat also helps my energy levels and focus. This book adds another dimension (lectins) that I hadn't heard about before, but cutting down on them has made a huge difference for me (and my husband). I've been sugar-free for 2 months now, feel a consistent energy and moods throughout the day, am alert in the evenings so I have an extra 2 hours to read or be social, rarely feel snacky, and have lost "those last 10 pounds" that had resisted all previous efforts. I've lost some inflammation I didn't realize I had (can do new things in yoga!). I'm training for a triathlon, and unlike in the past when I've upped my physical activity, I'm not ravenous at all. My husband has rid himself of brain fog and finds it easier to concentrate at work.
I should note that getting set up takes some effort! We had to buy a pressure cooker, invest in some new pantry items, and give away 2 boxes of food that we can no longer eat. We're still experimenting with recipes, partly because many of the recipes are egg and Swerve-heavy and I don't really like the taste of eggs or "natural" alt-sweeteners. [Have also been using recipes from 2 other Gundry recipe books and his follow-up The Longevity Paradox.] It probably helps that we haven't been going to restaurants in the last year, as our choices when eating out will be limited, especially as pescatarians. BUT the payoff is worth it to me.
I should note that getting set up takes some effort! We had to buy a pressure cooker, invest in some new pantry items, and give away 2 boxes of food that we can no longer eat. We're still experimenting with recipes, partly because many of the recipes are egg and Swerve-heavy and I don't really like the taste of eggs or "natural" alt-sweeteners. [Have also been using recipes from 2 other Gundry recipe books and his follow-up The Longevity Paradox.] It probably helps that we haven't been going to restaurants in the last year, as our choices when eating out will be limited, especially as pescatarians. BUT the payoff is worth it to me.
This was a very interesting read and the science was very enlightening. i however found a lot of inconsistencies. For example he cites that billions of Asians eat rice and have no significant levels of obesity and diseases yet his diet categorically excludes rice with no real explanation why. Also he offers no real advice of how to ease in and maintain his extremely restrictive diet. This is very off-putting. I will definitely take some of his advice to heart but I don't know if his anecdotal evidence is really that compelling
Well this maybe wasn’t a great choice to read over the holidays however I feel ready to kick this eating plan off starting in 2020. This book is no nonsense and easy to read.
As many have already noted, Gundry is well researched and most of what he says makes sense to me. However, unless you are truly at wit's end with a severe auto-immune disorder, this eating plan seems unsustainable. There are no comments re: eating this way with a family to feed, at restaurants, on vacation, etc. and yet he mentions that after being on the diet for some time your body will likely react strongly to the "no" foods-not ideal when away from home. As well, the writing style got annoying after awhile, although I did appreciate the very specific example cases. I think it is worthwhile to have an awareness of lectins in order to monitor oneself for reactions and to look into the genetic predisposition for this sensitivity, but the strict eating plan, as written, is not for everyone.
I wanted to love this book, because after all a Doctor that proclaims that some "healthy" foods can cause disease and/or weight gain must know what they are talking about, right?
But the more I delved into it, the more skeptical I became because it seemed to exclude A LOT of really good foods that for years, I have been told by many doctors I should eat.
Besides, years ago, I read a book called "Diets Don't Work" by Dr. Bob Schwartz and since that point in my life, I have felt that any time some one tells me what I should or shouldn't eat to lose weight, I am going to end up gaining it back once I reintroduce it back into my body. So, I don't believe in diets.
And then...
I found myself skeptical. And concerned. And I started to ask questions. And do some research.
And I found that there were doctors and nutritionists and scientists that were criticizing this book. There was one Wikipedia article by Michael Matthews calling this author's diet/book a scam. He said:
"The Plant Paradox is rife with inaccuracies, misrepresentations, and outright misinformation, and the diet espoused in it is unnecessarily restrictive and blatantly designed to sell people overpriced and ineffective supplements...there's enough high-quality research to say we know enough about lectins to blow all of Dr. Gundry's principal hypotheses out of the airlock and thereby dismantle and disarm The Plant Paradox."
Matthews saw it as fake science.
So, it doesn't appear that his book is based on scientific driven facts or medicine.
As a reader, I would be concerned. It is our body. It deserves our protection.
But the more I delved into it, the more skeptical I became because it seemed to exclude A LOT of really good foods that for years, I have been told by many doctors I should eat.
Besides, years ago, I read a book called "Diets Don't Work" by Dr. Bob Schwartz and since that point in my life, I have felt that any time some one tells me what I should or shouldn't eat to lose weight, I am going to end up gaining it back once I reintroduce it back into my body. So, I don't believe in diets.
And then...
I found myself skeptical. And concerned. And I started to ask questions. And do some research.
And I found that there were doctors and nutritionists and scientists that were criticizing this book. There was one Wikipedia article by Michael Matthews calling this author's diet/book a scam. He said:
"The Plant Paradox is rife with inaccuracies, misrepresentations, and outright misinformation, and the diet espoused in it is unnecessarily restrictive and blatantly designed to sell people overpriced and ineffective supplements...there's enough high-quality research to say we know enough about lectins to blow all of Dr. Gundry's principal hypotheses out of the airlock and thereby dismantle and disarm The Plant Paradox."
Matthews saw it as fake science.
So, it doesn't appear that his book is based on scientific driven facts or medicine.
As a reader, I would be concerned. It is our body. It deserves our protection.
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