Steven R. Gundry

“restorative medicine” refers to medical practices that enable the body to heal itself rather than just treat the symptoms”

— Steven R. Gundry

“The Plant Paradox Program is actually a microbiome- and mitochondria-centric program that recommends a diverse array of the right plant foods at…

— Steven R. Gundry

“Quite simply, plants don’t want to be eaten—and who can blame them? Like any living thing, their instinct is to propagate the…

— Steven R. Gundry

“In other words, that harmless Aleve or Advil is the pharmaceutical industry’s gateway drug,”

— Steven R. Gundry

“PAIN-RELIEVER ENEMIES: Generic ibuprofen or Advil, Aleve, Naprosyn, Celebrex, Mobic, and other NSAIDs. • Friendly Substitutes: Boswellia or white willow bark.”

— Steven R. Gundry

“This means that white bread contains gluten but not WGA, while whole wheat bread contains the double whammy!”

— Steven R. Gundry

“I will go so far as to say that if you’re overweight, there’s a good chance that it’s because you’re a believer…

— Steven R. Gundry

“In 1932, researchers found that putting young children with dental cavities and malformed teeth on a diet free of oatmeal but fortified…

— Steven R. Gundry

“Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, had described the body’s ability to heal itself, which he called veriditas (green life force). He…

— Steven R. Gundry

“Lectins also facilitate the attachment and binding of viruses and bacteria to their intended targets. Believe it or not, some people—those who…

— Steven R. Gundry

“products, which grocery stores have recently started selling, particularly on the West Coast. Alternatively, use goat or sheep milk products to be…

— Steven R. Gundry

“In addition to the potential to cause health problems, lectins can also stimulate weight gain. The reason that wheat became the grain…

— Steven R. Gundry

“SLEEP-AID ENEMIES: Ambien, Restoril, Lunesta, and Xanax. • Friendly substitutes: My favorite combination of sleep aids is in Schiff Melatonin Ultra, or…

— Steven R. Gundry

“ACID-REDUCER ENEMIES: Zantac, Prilosec (omeprazole), Protonix, Nexium, and Imeprazole. • Friendly Substitutes: Rolaids are a low-sugar source of calcium carbonate. Also chew…

— Steven R. Gundry

“Did you know that a plant knows when it is being eaten? Well, as recent research reveals, it does, but it doesn’t…

— Steven R. Gundry

“That’s why I recommend that if you consume dairy, you opt for only casein A-2 dairy products,”

— Steven R. Gundry

“nonfood products such as over-the-counter and prescribed drugs, room fresheners, hand sanitizers, and countless other disruptors are not just a problem in…

— Steven R. Gundry

“the most dangerous trick pulled by lectins, which I now see on a daily basis in my patients, is that they bear…

— Steven R. Gundry

“The mummified remains of Queen Nefertiti suggest that she most likely had diabetes. The legendary queen was not the only one with…

— Steven R. Gundry

“The source of most of the animal protein you’ll be eating is wild seafood, so I call this program a “vegaquarian” diet.”

— Steven R. Gundry