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Misinformation. Author has poor/no legitimate evidence for claims.
challenging
informative
medium-paced
Good stuff! Still sorting through what's hype and what's real, but most of Gundry's advice seems on point. It helps the book's credibility that he's a practicing heart surgeon and has seen a lot of cases. Cutting down on pro-inflammatory foods and increasing anti-inflammatory ones (e.g. extra-virgin olive oil!) remain good ideas. You won't need most of the supplements he recommends, and he does have a company that sells them. However, if you're getting the supplements anyway, the lists of reliable sources are good ones. And I like the sample meal plans he provides, which forestall laziness and guesswork. Recommended!
The research in this one didn’t feel as well explained as it was in The Obesity Code, but it was interesting to read the analysis of Blue Zone communities and of how our microbiome has been affected by changes to our eating patterns.
informative
medium-paced
informative
medium-paced
The book seems based on science, but some claims, especially about lectins has little scientific proof.
Also, writers own supplements, that he does not push, but mentions prominently enough, makes one slightly concerned about objectivity of his advice.
Also, writers own supplements, that he does not push, but mentions prominently enough, makes one slightly concerned about objectivity of his advice.
The author seems credible. I am going to implement many of the suggestions. But the book could really use some stronger editing. I'd prefer to have the science concentrated in one area, and the recommendations in another section. Instead, the science is sprinkled throughout, so it feels like the author it constantly trying to persuade an already persuaded reader. I felt impatient. I had already decided to trust the author, I didn't need to be re-convinced over and over.
I started off irritated with this book. Luckily I stuck with it. It makes sense and is worth a try. I ordered it so I could have my own copy. I also got the 30 day plan so I could do it right. We will see.
This book reminds me a lot of The Fat Flush Plan. It’s like something I could point to when I was anorexic to prove that fasting & calorie restriction & insane food rules are “healthy.” That being said, it has lots of good advice if you don’t take it to that unhealthy extreme. I’m not qualified to review the science claims, but a lot of what he said I’ve heard elsewhere in the course of nutrition reading.