The Plant Paradox
  The YES List (Plant Paradox Health Plan)

ALCOHOL  

CEREAL  

CHOCOLATE  

DAIRY  

EGG REPLACERS  

ENERGY BARS  

FISH (wild-caught) 2 - 4 oz./day  

FLOURS/STARCHES  

NOODLES  

FRUIT  

HERBS & SEASONINGS  

ICE CREAM  

MEAT  

NON-ALCOHOL BEVERAGES  

NON-DAIRY MILKS/CREAMS, ETC.  

NUTS & SEEDS  

OILS  

OLIVES  

PLANT-BASED 'MEAT'  

POULTRY  

RESISTANT STARCHES  

VEGETABLES  

SWEETENERS  

The NO List (Plant Paradox Health Plan)

DAIRY  

FRUITS & VEGETABLES  

MEATS  

GRAINS, SPROUTED GRAINS, PSEUDO-GRAINS and GRASSES  

NUTS & SEEDS  

OILS  

REFINED, STARCHY FOODS  

SEASONINGS  

SWEETENERS  

* Items with an asterisk in this The NO List can be reintroduced in Phase 3 if the skin and seeds are removed, OR if they are pressure cooked.

Dr Gundry Philosophy

  1. Get lots of POLYPHENOLS into your body.

    Polyphenols are a micronutrient found in certain plants. Dark blue or purple fruits — like pomegranate, mulberries, Aronia berries — are very dense with polyphenols. They are also found in many other food sources, including: extra virgin olive oil, celery seed extract, capers, hazelnuts, coffee beans, ginger, red wine, dark chocolate, endive, kale, fennel seed, pine bark, and more.

    But the fact is, they are missing in our processed "Standard American Diet". Worse, some high-polyphenol foods — such as tomatoes — should be avoided because they also contain digestion-wrecking compounds.

    I am constantly raving about polyphenols because they are incredible natural energy boosters and they provide so many other healing benefits...

  2. Avoid LECTINS in your diet as much as possible.

    Bread. Pasta. Grains. Potatoes. Rice. Corn. Peppers. Tomatoes. Beans. Lentils. Seeds. — all are chock-full of a dangerous plant toxin known as LECTINS. — #1 Greatest Danger in the American Diet.

    Overweight? Get sick way too often? Allergies or skin conditions? Suffer with terrible indigestion no matter what you eat? — you are most likely dealing with intolerance to lectins.

    So, what are lectins? They are just a type of protein found in most plants... but they are actually toxic to the human body. You have heard of gluten allergies? Well, gluten is a type of lectin — but it is not nearly the most toxic. That honor goes to the red kidney bean, which can cause extreme food poisoning if eaten even slightly undercooked.



  1. Take care of the GOOD BACTERIA in your gut and it will take care of YOU.

    Probiotics. There are "good" strains of bacteria, which keep you healthy and metabolizing food efficiently.

    And there are "bad" strains, which make you sick, tired, fat, and unhappy.

    Most scientists agree that Americans are suffering with a major gut imbalance. The added sugar, artificial sweeteners, refined carbs, and processed foods have caused your "fat" bacteria to grow out of control.

    Symptoms include: weight gain, indigestion, unhealthy skin, constipation, low energy, mood swings, and poor immune function.

    Prebiotic Fiber. Probiotics are only one small part of the microbiome in your gut. It is just as important to make sure you are feeding and nourishing the good bacteria with the nutrients they need. Certain foods are rich in this fiber — tubers, rutabagas, parsnips, chicory, etc. — and their effect on your digestion and metabolism is remarkable. Prebiotic fiber actually helps reduce your cravings for fattening and unhealthy foods.

My Notes