Conventional practitioners seem to have a unified message regarding supplements on the Plant Paradox diet (or any diet). The message being: they’re a waste of money. I’ll admit, I’m guilty of figuratively running in the other direction when I hear a trending TV or Internet doctor mention the word. The problem (or solution) with supplements…
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Continue ReadingThere’s something so…American…about getting Chinese takeout. When no one feels like cooking, it’s wok-fried food from a white cardboard box for dinner. And, of course, plastic-wrapped fortune cookies for dessert. And man, is it good (if you know where to get it). But you’re eating the Plant Paradox way now and chances are, your local…
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Continue ReadingI’m an advocate for doing things oneself. That is to say, buying food as whole as possible and doing the processing at home. I realize this doesn’t make me “brand-friendly.” Rather, I’m Mother Nature friendly. She’s the oldest and best brand there is. Take almonds, for example. They naturally contain anti-nutrients that protect the seeds…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re a Plant Paradoxer, your day isn’t done until you’ve enjoyed your 1 ounce square of dark chocolate (it’s for the polyphenols). I’m boring–I usually eat mine plain. I take small bites and savor it. But then I watch my toddler consume a Mickey Mouse pancake and I realize I’ve become the most insufferable…
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Continue ReadingThis article is part 2 in a series covering Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride’s all day seminar on Gut and Psychology Syndrome at this year’s Weston A. Price Foundation Wise Traditions conference in Baltimore. Read Part 1: Functions of the Gut Flora HERE. What Damages Gut Flora The gut flora that evolved with us over the past…
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Continue ReadingIt’s the holy grail of lectin-free Italian cooking: a lectin-free pasta sauce that can replace our beloved, tomato-filled marinara sauce. For those early in The Plant Paradox protocol or for those who can’t or don’t want to reintroduce tomatoes, there must be a way for us to have our compliant pasta and eat it with sauce…
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Continue ReadingA new year, a new book, and a new challenge from Dr. Gundry for both current and aspiring Plant Paradoxers. It’s called The Plant Paradox 30-Day Challenge, or PlantParadox30 (Whole30 is so last decade), and I’ll be documenting my personal challenge experience in this post. I love a good challenge. It’s a fun and social…
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Continue ReadingI was never a fan of hot chocolate growing up. Why? Because we drank Swiss Miss (the horror!) and it was…meh. Even with the microscopic marshmallows. That’s why when we read my favorite Christmas book–The Polar Express–I dreamed about ” hot cocoa as thick and rich as melted chocolate bars.” Did such a thing exist?…
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Continue ReadingI had the privilege of attending Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride’s all day seminar on Gut and Psychology Syndrome at this year’s Weston A. Price Foundation Wise Traditions Conference in Baltimore. This blog series will provide an in-depth explanation of her extensive research surrounding gut health, including: the many functions of the gut flora; what happens when…
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Continue ReadingIt’s simply not the holiday season without small slabs of sugar, butter, and flour. I’m talking about Christmas cookies, of course (well, on this site, lectin-free Christmas cookies ). Peanut butter blossoms, Mexican wedding cakes, cannonballs, cut-out sugar cookies, date cookies, gingersnaps–crunchy and sugary or soft and buttery. Pick your favorite, and usher in the…
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Hi there! My name is Autumn–I’m a wife, mother, and classical singer who has fully recovered from POTS, MCAS, IBS, and mold toxicity. Dr. Steven Gundry’s Plant Paradox was a very helpful piece of my healing journey, and I hope to share here what I’ve learned along the way. My goal with this site is to provide knowledge, resources, and healthy recipes to individuals and families recovering from inflammatory illnesses. Also, I want to give hope to the chronically ill that your story isn’t over yet–there are always more changes to pursue and more therapies to try. Never, ever give up scaling the cliff face–even when the top is not in sight. Check out my lectin-free meal planner (newsletter), recipes, tips, and research articles. Send me an email with any questions you have!
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