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EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025 · 17 MIN

Why “Healthy” Foods May Be Harming You | Book The Plant Paradox

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Are “healthy” foods secretly making you sick? In The Plant Paradox (2017), Dr. Steven Gundry—a former heart surgeon and nutrition expert—reveals the hidden dangers of lectins, a type of protein found in many plant-based foods such as beans, grains, and even certain vegetables.In this video, we’ll explore: • Why lectins may cause inflammation, digestive issues, and weight gain • How whole grains and beans can weaken your gut barrier • The six-week Plant Paradox Program designed to heal your body • The role of a three-day cleanse and smart supplementation • Practical steps to eliminate harmful foods and feel healthier👉 The Plant Paradox challenges mainstream nutrition advice and shows why “what you don’t eat” can be more important than what you do eat.👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to LeanReads for more insightful book breakdowns!Read book summary: https://leanreads.com/ecbqWatch Video: https://youtu.be/42RNM40-lqE📖 Want to read the full book? Check out the link below to support the author.Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.to/45rO0iCPaper book link 1: https://bookshop.org/a/115923/9780062427137Paper book link 2: https://amzn.to/3VD9OCiKindle book: https://amzn.to/3KelPvp

Are “healthy” foods secretly making you sick? In The Plant Paradox (2017), Dr. Steven Gundry—a former heart surgeon and nutrition expert—reveals the hidden dangers of lectins, a type of protein found in many plant-based foods such as beans, grains, and even certain vegetables.In this video, we’ll explore: • Why lectins may cause inflammation, digestive issues, and weight gain • How whole grains and beans can weaken your gut barrier • The six-week Plant Paradox Program designed to heal your body • The role of a three-day cleanse and smart supplementation • Practical steps to eliminate harmful foods and feel healthier👉 The Plant Paradox challenges mainstream nutrition advice and shows why “what you don’t eat” can be more important than what you do eat.👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to LeanReads for more insightful book breakdowns!Read book summary: https://leanreads.com/ecbqWatch Video: https://youtu.be/42RNM40-lqE📖 Want to read the full book? Check out the link below to support the author.Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.to/45rO0iCPaper book link 1: https://bookshop.org/a/115923/9780062427137Paper book link 2: https://amzn.to/3VD9OCiKindle book: https://amzn.to/3KelPvp

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