@arlinevs
“Lectin is a real thing” true enough, but isn't it strange Gundry, the Guru Of Greed who doesn't explain that the mainstay diet of the healthiest, longest-living people on the planet eat many foods rich in lectins, yet he suggests not eating these and other highly nutritious foods but instead substituting one of his many supplements that supposedly contain the nutrients like those found in whole grains and legumes.
Soaking beans is going to get rid of most of them anyway. Cooking should take care of the rest. I guess mentioning that slipped his mind. Or maybe not, as it would likely cut into his bottom line from decreased sales of his dozen or so supplements specifically for this, so-called problem.
Here is an article from the Mayo Clinic,
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-what-are-dietary-lectins-and-should-you-avoid-eating-them/
Take care,
Jake

@redmondav
I'm just curious why this type of cooking is better or more effective. what's the science behind it?
Thank you,
Jake.

I will put a plug in for chia seeds. They help keep your digestive track moving while providing antioxidants and vitamins. https://www.healwithfood.org/nutrition-facts/chia-seeds-value.php

Doctor Gundry doesnt exist it is a fake name for advertisers who promote their stuff.

One of my doctors is a recognized world leader in nutritional science and thinks Gundry is a low nutritional information health advisor.

My response: B-12 BLOOD LEVELS are an INDICATION OF NOTHING. I was to the point of semi-paralysis and still carried "normal" B-12 level, because the liver will "mine" itself to keep normal levels in the blood.

Bioavailability does not matter if YOU HAVE A GENETIC INABILITY (some believe due to gut damage from eating GRAINS (all grains)) to absorb B-12. If you have Celiac disease, your doctor is an idiot (likely is one anyway) if he/she hasn't sent you for an intrinsic-factor antibody test AND a gastrin test. My gastrin levels, on a scale of 60, were at 3. So, duh, I can't digest proteins (though I help that with digestive enzymes and HCL pills), fats or cellulose, to wit, a fresh, green salad might kill me.

Of note, Americans basically NEVER HAVE significant iron deficiency, or if they do, IT'S BECAUSE OF A LACK OF B-12 IN USABLE FORM. I tried B-12 shots when I was diagnosed. After a few months told my "doctor' he could put them where the light doesn't shine, and get by quite nicely on sublingual B-12, though I'll fight digestive problems (made worse by Nexium and other proton-pump inhibitors) all my life because I have GENETIC PERNICIOUS ANEMIA that upwards of 70 doctors failed to diagnose, though my symptoms were classic.

Even today, I encounter almost EVERY DOCTOR as being unaware that pernicious anemia causes SEVERE DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS, with a reminder that 85 percent of those with P.A. go undiagnosed for 10 years or more and then are diagnosed by "Dr. Google," or in my case, a chance viewing of a SECRETS OF THE DEAD on PBS about P.A. But for that, I'd still be undiagnosed.

There is a very simple and absolute proof Dr. Steve Gundry is more interested in money than helping people get well. In his own words he had a patient he calls "Big Ed" whose arterial blockage dropped 50% over 6 months while the patient lost 45 lbs. So Gundry tried the diet of Big Ed and it worked on him. Then his office staff tried it and it worked on them. So the obvious question is, if it works so well, and this is before all the research and development of his bottled products, using instead regular food and perhaps health food store products, so clearly none of the Gundry products are necessary. They weren't needed by Big Ed, weren't available to Gundry or his staff, and yet they achieved great results across the board.

Suffice it to say, Dr. Gundry isn't sharing any of the core information of what "big Ed" used to lose 45 lbs and reduct arterial clogging 50%. That implies very strongly that "Big Steve Gundry" IS IN IT FOR THE MONEY.
MY NEXT STEP IS TO READ Gundry's book The Plant Paradox.

Why am I interested in the book if Gundry is in it for the money? Simple. A neighbor whom I join for Friday night dinners is following the Gundry book The Plant Paradox. He has lost 7-8 lbs in 2-3 weeks - I haven't pinned him down on the specific start date yet while I do my own research... The Husband cooks his own foods, avoids sugar, and is a supervisor of restaurant for a Kosher food organization. He makes ice cream and brownies without sugar and it tastes better than the restaurants supposedly "best" recipes. He knows food, really knows how to cook, and is totally determined to eat healthy. I will refer to him as Mechanic as he fixes cars too.

With all that, I feel it's worth finding out how much of the result is his overall healthy eating and how much is a side benefit of Gundry's advice... to be continued, but frankly, based on the intentional withholding of Big Ed's diet, I am clear that Gundry's primary concern is cashing in. It may not have been his first impulse, andmaybe it wasn't his primary first thought when Gundry started, but until dr. Steve Gundry shares the diet that worked so well for "big Ed" - well I don't trust him. His real motivation seems to be cashing in, Gundry is definitely not sharing the "answer" from Big Ed.

respectfuly yours,

Dutchmobil

I've studied nutrition for over 45 years and have only really followed 2 people, Jack LaLane and Gary Null as they live that life. Jack was doing finger tip pushups in his 90s and Gary is pushing 80 and is still in great shape. Has anyone seen Gundry in anything other then a suit? In 1986 I had the chance to sit down and talk with Jack , "one on one" for 15 minutes. He was the real deal. Every product that Gundry pushes, he tells you that his product is the best and the only one to buy, a very bad sign. Take off your shirt Stan !!!!!

I also add a capful of "Miralax" (or generic version) To my morning shake

Yes!
Most of Dr Gundry is a scam. Imho