The Plant Paradox Quick and Easy: The 30-Day Plan to Lose Weight, Feel Great, and Live Lectin-Free

Despite its popularity, however, I am also aware that The Plant Paradox is no easy read. It focuses primarily on the scientific background of my research—chronicling the reasons for removing certain foods (those that contain lectins or other harmful substances) and environmental toxins, and dissecting the effects these substances have on your physiology.

And so: my aim with The Plant Paradox Quick and Easy is to continue to help as many people as possible with a companion book that offers a simplified version of the program and focuses instead on more practical matters. I realize that it can seem impossible, or at least improbable, to overhaul your diet and lifestyle in the real world of two-job families, commutes, after-school practices, socializing, and likely not residing in Southern California as I do, where an abundance of fresh produce is available year-round. This book was designed with these challenges in mind, and with the goal of helping you making healthy and sustainable changes as quickly and as easily as possible.

If you’ve heard the buzz about The Plant Paradox but have been nervous about trying it—this book is the perfect bridge to the Plant Paradox lifestyle. You don’t need to have read the original book or know anything about lectins! We will review the basic science behind the program (a brief discussion, I promise you!) before moving into its application in the real world: from food prep and cooking hacks, to snack lists, to menus for entertaining, to shopping tips and tricks. I’ve also dedicated a chapter to special dietary considerations, offering modifications for those who are vegan or vegetarian, as well as those who follow a ketogenic diet or suffer from a serious illness. Moreover, if you’ve got kids, or just like to eat like a kid, I’ve given special attention to kid- and family-friendly Plant Paradox meals.

And even if you’re a Plant Paradox veteran, I encourage you to try the 30-day challenge. Yes, it means giving up a bit of freedom and going back to Phase 1—but only for a week. I suggest you think of it like a cleanse or a reset: After going back to basics and detoxing completely from lectins, you will feel a renewed sense of energy and mental clarity. If you’ve been slipping up, are looking to lose some weight, or just haven’t been feeling your best—the 30-day program will help you to achieve the same results you first experienced on the Plant Paradox program.

No matter what brings you to this book, my goal is the same: I truly want to make it as simple as possible for you to try out this program and reclaim your health. All it takes is a commitment to changing your diet and lifestyle for 30 days. You have nothing to lose (but a few pounds)—and everything to gain.