Is Lectin the New Gluten? Dr. Steven Gundry’s ‘The Plant Paradox’ Diet Explained

Every few years, a new fad diet grips the world. Right now it’s the anti-lectin diet, proposed by cardiologist Dr. Steven Gundry in his book, “The Plant Paradox.” So can this diet really cure the many diseases that Gundry claims?

Here’s a breakdown of the science behind the anti-lectin fad…

‘The Plant Paradox’

The current anti-lectin diet fad was kicked off by cardiologist Dr. Steven Gundry, who in 2017 published “The Plant Paradox,” a diet book that blamed lectins for many common health problems including allergies, stomach upsets and even obesity.

While Gundry has gone on to assert that his science is accurate, his book has created a lot of debate over the matter as many prominent experts disagree with him.

What are Lectins?

Lectins are present in many common foods. They’re most prevalent in legumes such as beans and peas, and they’re also present in grains, nuts, fruit and nightshade vegetables including eggplant, tomatoes and potatoes.

Dairy also contains lectins, so this controversial foodstuff is present in a lot of people’s ordinary diets.

The Bold Claims

According to Gundry, the evidence speaks for itself. By following his anti-lectin diet, Gundry has lost around 70lb – or so he claims.

If true, this is an impressive achievement, but a single isolated case doesn’t necessarily prove that the diet works, especially if this case study is the man who invented the diet (and who is trying to sell it to people).

Luckily for Gundry, he has a very high-profile supporter…

Endorsed by Clarkson

Famous singer Kelly Clarkson has come out in support of Gundry’s anti-lectin diet. According to Clarkson, she lost a not insignificant 37lb when she started cutting lectins out of her diet. Clarkson now swears by the diet, as she attributes it not just to weight loss, but to curing an illness.