The Plant Paradox

Why I'd hand it to you

Steven Gundry, a former heart surgeon, argues that lectins, proteins in many plants like beans, grains, tomatoes and some vegetables, cause inflammation, weight gain and autoimmune problems. He lays out a diet that avoids them. Some readers report feeling better on it. I have to be honest here: many doctors and nutrition researchers strongly dispute his core claims, and the diet cuts foods that most evidence links to good health. It is also restrictive and can get expensive. If you are dealing with gut or autoimmune issues, work with a doctor rather than relying on this book alone.

— Matt Jordan