The plant paradox: hidden dangers in healthy foods cause disease by dr. Steven r gundry md is a brand new hardcover edition isbn: 9780062427137 that will change how parents, teachers, and health-conscious readers think about nutrition. Ideal for anyone curious about food sensitivity, weight management, or lifelong wellness, this bestselling book collection-style read dives into the surprising role plant proteins play in inflammation and disease. If you want an evidence-informed, practitioner-led perspective on why healthy foods sometimes make us sick, this children’s-series of dietary myths or rather, this eye-opening guide is for you. What’s inside: a clear, science-backed case against lectins in plain language and with the authority of an experienced clinician, cardiothoracic surgeon dr. Steven gundry explains that gluten is only one member of a larger family of problematic plant proteins called lectins. Found in seeds, grains, skins, rinds, leaves, nuts, beans and some conventional dairy products, lectins evolved to protect plants from predators. Dr. Gundry shows how these proteins can trigger inflammation, weight gain, digestive upset, and long-term health problems when consumed regularly. About the author trusted clinical expertise dr. Steven gundry, md, f.A.C.S., F.A.C.C., Brings decades of surgical and clinical experience to this paperback-alternative hardcover edition. A cum laude yale graduate and alpha omega alpha medical graduate, dr. Gundry’s work includes pio...