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Review ------ “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 ------------------- 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.