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A

Addictive Caramelized Onion Bourbon Jam, 254, 255

alcohol, 25, 26, 30, 56

almond butter, 59

almond flour, 59

Almond Joy Grasshopper Ice Cream, 218, 219

almond milk, 59

animal protein, 24, 36, 42, 43, 46, 48, 51, 52, 55, 63

antibiotics, broad-spectrum, 9, 20, 22, 23, 41, 43, 47

arrowroot flour, 29, 59

Artichoke Spinach Lasagna, 181

artificial sweeteners, 10, 29, 59

Arugula, in Superfood Salad, 164, 165

Asparagus, Perfect Roast Veggies, 198, 199

autoimmune response, 13

avocado mayonnaise, 60

avocado oil, 17, 29, 35, 44, 50, 54, 60

avocado(s), 18–19, 59–60

     Deviled Eggs, 78

     Salsa, Pressure Cooker Black Bean Soup with, 138, 139

     Sauce, Creamy, with Baby Zucchini Noodles, 154, 155

B

Baby Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Sauce, 154, 155

“Bacon”-and-Egg Breakfast Salad, 116

Bagels, Plant Paradox Mini-, 112, 113

baking powder, aluminum-free, 60

Balsamic and Dates with Crispy Brussels Sprouts, 192, 193

Banh Mi Bowl, 146, 147

Basil

     -Mint Sparkling Lemonade, 242, 243

     Pesto, Classic, 258

basmati rice, 49, 50, 60, 64, 67

Bean(s), 28, 33

     Chili, Dr. G’s, 128, 129

     Salad, Sorghum and, 211

Beef and Mushroom Stew, 140

Beets, Quick Pickled Veggies, 208, 209

Black Bean Soup, Pressure Cooker, with Avocado Salsa, 138, 139

Blondies, Cinnamon Sweet Potato, 234, 235

Blueberry Sauce, Funnel Cake with, 230, 231

Blue Cheese Dip, with Sweet Potato Fries, 214, 215

blue light, 11

Bone Broth, 256, 257

Bourbon Caramelized Onion Jam, Addictive, 254, 255

Bowl(s)

     Banh Mi, 146, 147

     Burrito, 148

     Egg Roll in a, 150, 151

     Shrimp Poke, 149

     Sorghum, 152, 153

Brazilian Cheesy Bread, 76, 77

bread

     Brazilian Cheesy, 76, 77

     Walnut, 120, 121

Breakfast Salad, “Bacon”-and-Egg, 116

Breakfast Scramble, Ralph’s, 99

broad-spectrum antibiotics, 9

broccoli

     Perfect Roast Veggies, 198, 199

     Puffs, 82, 83

     Quiche, Broccoli Cheddar, 106, 107

     Slaw, Spiced Carrot and, 202, 203

     stems, Quick Pickled Veggies, 208, 209

broth

     Bone, 256, 257

     Lectin-Fighting Shellfish, 266

Brownie Bites, Ginger, 232, 233

Brussels Sprouts, Crispy, with Balsamic and Dates, 192, 193

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, 90, 91

Burrito Bowl, 148

C

cabbage

     Prosciutto-Braised, 204, 205

     Slaw, Sweet and Sour, Kale and, 210

Caesar Dressing, Vegan, 264

cake

     Coffee, Lemon Poppy, 222, 223

     Funnel, with Blueberry Sauce, 230, 231

     Olive Oil Rosemary, 228

Caprese Salad, Dr. G’s Lectin-Light, 194, 195

Caramelized Onion

     Dip, 84, 85

     Jam, Addictive Bourbon, 254, 255

     Quiche, Gruyère and, 98

Carrot Cake Muffins, 96, 97

carrot(s)

     Quick Pickled Veggies, 208, 209

     Spiced, and Broccoli Slaw, 202, 203

cashews, 18, 26–27, 32, 35, 59

cassava flour, 29, 31, 50, 55, 58, 60

Cassava Tortillas (and

Chips), 86, 87

cauliflower

     Buffalo, Bites, 90, 91

     Crust, Pizza with, 170, 171

     Flour, 172

     Fritters, 80, 81

     -Ginger Fried Rice, 184, 185

     Muffins, Cheesy, 100, 101

     Perfect Roast Veggies, 198, 199

     rice, 60

     Rice, Risotto, 180

     Roasted, Ralph’s, 206

     Soup, Leek and, 130, 131

cayenne pepper, 60, 64

Cheddar Broccoli Quiche, 106, 107

Cheesy Bread, Brazilian, 76, 77

Cheesy Cauliflower Muffins, 100, 101

chicken

     Moroccan-Spiced, with Millet Tabbouleh, 178, 179

     (Miracle) Rice Soup, Vegetable and, 124, 125

     Soup, Lemon, Kale and, 132, 133

Chili, Dr. G’s Bean, 128, 129

chips

     Cassava Tortillas and, 86, 87

     Plantain, 89

     Prosciutto, 89

     Sweet Potato, 88

     Three Ways, 88

chocolate, 25, 61

     Cream Pie, 224, 225

     Mint Cookies, 226, 227

Chocolate Chip Mini-Pancakes, 104, 105

Cinnamon Sweet Potato Blondies, 234, 235

Citrus “Soda,” 244

Classic Basil Pesto, 258

cocoa powder, 61

coconut

     Greens, Tangy, 212, 213

     Macadamia Waffles, 102, 103

     Mocha, 247

     Mushroom Curry, 135

     Olive Oil Ice Cream, 219, 221

coconut aminos, 61

coconut cream, 61

coconut flour, 61–62

coconut milk, 62

coconut oil, 62

Coffee, Dr. G’s Plant-Powered, 246

Coffee Cake, Lemon Poppy, 222, 223

Cookies, Chocolate Mint, 226, 227

corn, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 16, 20, 21, 27, 32, 43, 44, 63

corn oil, 27

Crab Cakes, 168, 169

Crackers, Grain-Free, 93

“Cream” of Mushroom Soup, 134

Cream Pie, Chocolate, 224, 225

Creamy Shrimp and Kale Spaghetti, 156, 157

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup, 126, 127

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Dates, 192, 193

cruciferous vegetables, 6, 17, 18, 30, 41, 46, 50, 54

cucumbers, 34–35

curry

     Mushroom Coconut, 135

     Sweet Potato and Spinach, 141

D

Daikon, Quick Pickled Veggies, 208, 209

dairy, 8, 24, 28, 30, 44, 46, 49, 50, 55, 63

     specific types of, 24–25

Dates, Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and, 192, 193

Davis, Dr. William, 12

Deviled Eggs, Avocado, 78

diabetes, 8, 12–13, 25, 31, 50

digestive tract, 11–12

dip

     Blue Cheese, with Sweet Potato Fries, 214, 215

     Caramelized Onion, 84, 85

Dr. G’s Bean Chili, 128, 129

Dr. G’s Lectin-Light Caprese Salad, 194, 195

Dr. G’s Plant-Powered Coffee, 246

Dr. Gundry’s Nut Mix 2.0, 79

dressing

     Foolproof, 260, 261

     Vegan Caesar, 264

Dried Fig “Truffles,” 229

E

eggplants, 34–35

Egg Roll in a Bowl, 150, 151

Egg(s), 62. See also Omelet(s)

     -and-“Bacon” Breakfast Salad, 116

     Deviled, Avocado, 78

     Green, and Ham Omelet, 118

     Greens with Ham and, 188, 189

     omega-3, 21

     Pesto-Baked, 108, 109

     Ralph’s Breakfast Scramble, 99

endocrine disruptors, 10

erythritol, 29, 62, 63

F

fasting, intermittent, 37

fats, good, 17

Fennel

     Perfect Roast Veggies, 198, 199

     Quick Pickled Veggies, 208, 209

fermentation, 8

Fig, Dried, “Truffles,” 229

flaxseed meal, 62

flour

     almond, 18, 31, 50, 55, 58, 59

     arrowroot, 29, 59

     cassava, 50, 55, 58, 60

     coconut, 61–62

food labels, deciphering, 22–23

Foolproof Salad Dressing, 260, 261

French Onion Soup, Not-Quite-, 136, 137

Fried Rice, Cauliflower-Ginger, 184, 185

Fries, Sweet Potato, with Blue Cheese Dip, 214, 215

fritters

     Cauliflower, 80, 81

     Sweet Potato, Spicy, 207

fruits, in-season, 24, 50, 55

Funnel Cake with Blueberry Sauce, 230, 231

G

garlic, 6

     -and-Walnut-Stuffed Mushrooms, 92

genetically modified foods, 10–11

ghee, 62–63

ginger

     Brownie Bites, 232, 233

     -Cauliflower Fried Rice, 184, 185

     Quick Pickled Veggies, 208, 209

glucose, 13–14, 17, 19–20, 36

goat cheese, 63

goat’s milk, 63

good fats, 17

Grain-Free Crackers, 93

grains, 7, 13

grass-fed meat, 21

Green Eggs and Ham Omelet, 118

greens, 17–18

     with Eggs and Ham, 188, 189

     Perfect Roast Veggies, 198, 199

Gruyère Quiche,

     Caramelized Onion and, 98

Guacamole, Plant-Paradox, 259

H

Halibut with Mushroom Ragout and Lentils, 174, 175

ham

     Greens with Eggs and, 188, 189

     Omelet, Green Eggs and, 118

Hazelnut Vanilla Milk, 250, 251

“health” foods, unhealthy, vi, 4, 35, 41

hemp milk, 63

hemp protein powder, 63

hemp tofu, 63

herb

     Omelet, 118

     -Roasted Radishes, 196, 197

herbicides, 10–11

honey, 63

hormesis, 6

I

ice cream

     Almond Joy Grasshopper, 218, 219

     Coconut Olive Oil, 219, 221

     Pistachio, 219, 220

intermittent fasting, 37

inulin, 29, 46, 50, 63, 68

J

Jam, Caramelized Onion Bourbon, Addictive, 254, 255

Jonathan Waxman’s Kale Salad, 166, 167

“Just Say No” foods, 26–28

K

kale

     Salad, Jonathan Waxman’s, 166, 167

     Slaw, Sweet and Sour, Cabbage and, 210

     Soup, Lemon, Chicken and, 132, 133

     Spaghetti, Creamy Shrimp and, 156, 157

     Superfood Salad, 164, 165

     Tangy Coconut Greens, 212, 213

kitchen tools, 69–71

L

lasagna

     Root Vegetable, 182, 183

     Spinach Artichoke, 181

leaky gut syndrome, 5, 12, 45

Lectin-Fighting Shellfish Broth, 266

lectin-free foods, 18–19, 55, 64, 68

Lectin-Light Caprese Salad, Dr. G’s, 194, 195

lectins, vi, 4–9, 16

     and autoimmunity, 11–13

     foods low in, 17–21

     and “just say no” foods, 26–28

     reducing consumption of, 66–67

     and seven deadly disruptors, 9–11

     and weight gain, 13–14

Leek and Cauliflower Soup, 130, 131

legumes, 10, 18, 26, 28, 32, 33, 52

lemon

     Poppy Coffee Cake, 222, 223

     Soup, Kale, Chicken and, 132, 133

Lemonade, Sparkling, Basil-Mint, 242, 243

Lemongrass, Thai, “Meat” Balls, 177

lentils, 33

     Halibut with Mushroom Ragout and, 174, 175

lime

     -Pomegranate Spritzer, 245

     Tortilla Soup, 142, 143

M

Macadamia Coconut Waffles, 102, 103

Mac and Cheese, Truffled Mushroom, 160, 161

“Maybe” foods, 33–35

Mayonnaise, Two Ways, 262, 263

meals, sample, 38

meat, grass-fed, 21

Meatballs, Sweet Potato Spaghetti and, 186, 187

“Meat” Balls, Thai Lemongrass, 177

milk

     almond, 59

     coconut, 62

     goat’s, 63

     Hazelnut Vanilla, 250, 251

     hemp, 63

“Milkshake,” Mocha, 248, 249

millet, 6, 19, 31, 35, 50, 55, 64, 68

     Stuffing, Thanksgiving, 200

     Tabbouleh, Moroccan-Spiced Chicken with, 178, 179

mint

     -Basil Sparkling Lemonade, 242, 243

     Chocolate Cookies, 226, 227

Miracle Rice, 64

     Soup, Chicken and Vegetable, 124, 125

mocha

     Coconut, 247

     “Milkshake,” 248, 249

Moroccan-Spiced Chicken with Millet Tabbouleh, 178, 179

mozzarella, 30, 64

muffins

     Carrot Cake, 96, 97

     Cheesy Cauliflower, 100, 101

mushroom(s)

     Coconut Curry, 135

     Garlic-and-Walnut-Stuffed, 92

     Omelet, 118

     Perfect Roast Veggies, 198, 199

     Ragout, Halibut and Lentils with, 174, 175

     Soup, “Cream” of, 134

     Stew, Beef and, 140

     Truffled, Mac and Cheese, 160, 161

N

nightshades, 28, 34, 35, 42, 44, 66

“No, Thank You” foods, 32

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), 9

Noodles, Baby Zucchini, with Creamy Avocado Sauce, 154, 155

nori, 64

Not Bad Pad Thai, 158, 159

Not-Quite-French Onion Soup, 136, 137

Nut Mix 2.0, Dr. Gundry’s, 79

nutritional yeast, 64

nuts, 18, 26, 29, 32, 35, 40, 44, 47, 49, 50, 55

O

oil(s)

     avocado, 60

     coconut, 62

     olive, 64

     perilla, 65

     sunflower, 27

     vegetable, 27

okra

     Perfect Roast Veggies, 198, 199

     Quick Pickled Veggies, 208, 209

olive oil, 64

     Cake, Rosemary, 228

     Ice Cream, Coconut, 219, 221

Omega-3 eggs, 21

omelet(s)

     Classic and Variations, 117

     Green Eggs and Ham, 118

     Herb, 118

     Mushroom, 118

     Spanish-Ish, 115

     Spinach, 118

onion(s)

     Caramelized, Bourbon Jam, Addictive, 254, 255

     Caramelized, Dip, 84, 85

     French Onion Soup, Not-Quite-, 136, 137

     Perfect Roast Veggies, 199, 199

     Quick Pickled Veggies, 208, 209

P

Pad Thai, Not Bad, 158, 159

pancakes

     Chocolate Chip Mini-, 104, 105

     “Pumpkin” Spice Sweet Potato, 110, 111

pantry staples, 59–65

paprika, 64

Parmigiano-Reggiano, 65

pastured poultry, 17, 21, 22, 31, 35, 44, 50, 55

peanuts, 26–27

Pecan Pie, 236, 237

Pecorino-Romano, 65

peppers, 34–35

Perfect Roast Veggies, 198, 199

perilla oil, 65

pesto

     -Baked Eggs, 108, 109

     Classic Basil, 258

Phase 3 Tomato Sauce, 173

pie

     Chocolate Cream, 224, 225

     Pecan, 236, 237

Piecrust, Plant Paradox, 238

Pistachio Ice Cream, 219, 220

Pizza with Cauliflower Crust, 170, 171

Plantain Chips, 89

plant defense mechanisms, 4–5

Plant Paradox

     Guacamole, 259

     Mini-Bagels, 112, 113

     Piecrust, 238

Plant Paradox program, 40

     foods for each phase of, 50

     and new food pyramid, 52–56, 53

     phases of, 43–49

     rules of, 40–43

     for vegetarians and vegans, 51–52

Pollan, Michael, 4

Pomegranate-Lime Spritzer, 245

Pressure Cooker Black Bean Soup with Avocado Salsa, 138, 139

prosciutto

     -Braised Cabbage, 204, 205

     Chips, 89

protein, animal, 24, 36, 42, 43, 46, 48, 51, 52, 55, 63

protein powder, hemp, 63

“Pumpkin” Spice Sweet Potato Pancakes, 110, 111

Q

Quiche

     Broccoli Cheddar, 106, 107

     Caramelized Onion and

Gruyère, 98

Quick Pickled Veggies, 208, 209

quinoa, 7, 27, 32, 35, 44, 49, 52

Quorn products, 65

R

radishes

     Herb-Roasted, 196, 197

     Quick Pickled Veggies, 208, 209

Ragout, Mushroom, Halibut with Lentils and, 174, 175

Ralph’s Breakfast Scramble, 99

Ralph’s Roasted Cauliflower, 206

resistant starches, 19–20

rice, 33–34

     basmati, 49, 50, 60, 64, 67

     cauliflower, 60

     Cauliflower, Risotto, 180

     Fried, Cauliflower-Ginger, 184, 185

     Miracle, 64

     Soup (Miracle), Chicken and Vegetable, 124, 125

     Wild, Salad, 201

Risotto, Cauliflower Rice, 180

Roast Veggies, Perfect, 198, 199

Root Vegetable Lasagna, 182, 183

Rosemary Olive Oil Cake, 228

S

salad

     Breakfast, “Bacon”-and-Egg, 116

     Caprese, Dr. G’s Lectin-Light, 194, 195

     Kale, Jonathan Waxman’s, 166, 167

     Sorghum and Bean, 211

     Superfood, 164, 165

     Wild Rice, 201

Salad Dressing

     Foolproof, 260, 261

     Vegan Caesar, 264

Salsa, Avocado, with Pressure Cooker Black Bean Soup, 138, 139

sample meals, 38

sauce

     Blueberry, Funnel Cake with, 230, 231

     Creamy Avocado, with Baby Zucchini Noodles, 154, 155

     Tomato, Phase 3, 173

seafood, wild-caught, 20

sea salt, iodized, 65

Seven Deadly Disruptors, 9–11

Shellfish Broth, Lectin-Fighting, 266

shrimp

     Creamy, and Kale Spaghetti, 156, 157

     Poke Bowl, 149

slaw

     Spiced Carrot and Broccoli, 202, 203

     Sweet and Sour Cabbage and Kale, 210

“Soda,” Citrus, 244

sorghum, 68

     Bowl, 152, 153

     Salad, Bean and, 211

soup

     Chicken and Vegetable (Miracle) Rice, 124, 125

     “Cream” of Mushroom, 134

     Creamy Sweet Potato, 126, 127

     Leek and Cauliflower, 130, 131

     Lemon, Kale, and Chicken, 132, 133

     Not-Quite-French Onion, 136, 137

     Pressure Cooker Black Bean, with Avocado Salsa, 138, 139

     Tortilla Lime, 142, 143

soy, 6, 8, 10, 20, 21, 22, 32, 43, 44, 46, 51, 61, 63, 67, 68

soybeans, 27, 28, 67

soybean oil, 27, 60

spaghetti

     Creamy Shrimp and Kale, 156, 157

     Sweet Potato, and Meatballs, 186, 187

Spanish-Ish Omelet, 115

Spiced Carrot and Broccoli Slaw, 202, 203

Spicy Sweet Potato Fritters, 207

spinach

     Artichoke Lasagna, 181

     Curry, Sweet Potato and, 141

     Omelet, 118

Spritzer, Pomegranate-Lime, 245

squashes, 28

starches, resistant, 19–20

Stew, Beef and Mushroom, 140

Stock, Vegetable, 265

stomach-acid blockers, 9–10

Stuffed Mushrooms, Garlic-and-Walnut-, 92

Stuffing, Thanksgiving Millet, 200

sunflower oil, 27

Superfood Salad, 164, 165

Sweet and Sour Cabbage and Kale Slaw, 210

Sweet Potato(es)

     Chips, 88

     Cinnamon Blondies, 234, 235

     Curry, Spinach and, 141

     Fries, with Blue Cheese Dip, 214, 215

     Fritters, Spicy, 207

     Pancakes, “Pumpkin” Spice, 110, 111

     Perfect Roast Veggies, 199, 199

     Soup, Creamy, 126, 127

     Spaghetti, Meatballs and, 186, 187

T

Tabbouleh, Millet, Moroccan-Spiced Chicken with, 178, 179

Tangy Coconut Greens, 212, 213

Thai Lemongrass “Meat” Balls, 177

Thanksgiving Millet Stuffing, 200

tofu, 32, 35, 46, 51

tofu, hemp, 44, 50, 63

tomato(es), 34–35

     Sauce, Phase 3, 173

Tortilla(s)

     Cassava, (and Chips), 86, 87

     Lime Soup, 142, 143

Truffled Mushroom Mac and Cheese, 160, 161

“Truffles,” Dried Fig, 229

V

Vanilla Hazelnut Milk, 250, 251

Vegan Caesar Dressing, 264

vegetable oils, 27

vegetable(s)

     cruciferous, 18

     Perfect Roast Veggies, 198, 199

     Quick Pickled Veggies, 208, 209

     (Miracle) Rice Soup, Chicken and, 124, 125

     Root, Lasagna, 182, 183

     Stock, 265

W

Waffles, Coconut Macadamia, 102, 103

walnut

     -and-Garlic-Stuffed Mushrooms, 92

     Bread, 120, 121

wheat, 33–34

wheat germ agglutinin (WGA), 13

Wild Rice Salad, 201

Y

yeast, nutritional, 64

“Yes, Please” foods, 17–21, 29–31

yogurt, goat’s milk, 63

Z

zucchini, 34–35

     Baby, Noodles, with Creamy Avocado Sauce, 154, 155