#19-The Plant Paradox

Question 1

1. Lectins can be found in all of the following foods EXCEPT:
a. Beans
b. Brown rice
c. Milk
d. Whole wheat bread

Answer 1

c. Milk

Question 2

2. As discussed by Dr. Gundry, what food group was at the base of the original food pyramid?
a. Dairy products
b. Nuts
c. Sugars/sweetened foods
d. Bread products/whole grains

Answer 2

d. Bread products/whole grains

Question 3

3. According to Dr. Gundry, lectin-containing plant-foods cause leaky gut & autoimmune issues because…
a. Plant-foods always cause a histamine reaction in our bodies
b. Plants contain proteins that look similar to human proteins, referred to as “molecular mimicry”, which causes body’s immune system to attack its own cells
c. None of these choices are correct
d. Humans weren’t meant to consume plant-foods

Answer 3

b. Plants contain proteins that look similar to human proteins, referred to as “molecular mimicry”, which causes body’s immune system to attack its own cells

Question 4

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 deadly disruptors?
a. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
b. Broad-spectrum antibiotics
c. Artificial sweeteners
d. All of these choices are considered one of the 7 deadly disruptors

Answer 4

d. All of these choices are considered one of the 7 deadly disruptors

Question 5

5. Why is blue light considered a deadly disruptor?
a. Blue light suppresses appetite
b. Blue light increases melatonin levels
c. Blue light decreases cortisol levels to promote better sleep
d. Blue light affects your circadian rhythm, telling your body it should be awake during non-waking hours.

Answer 5

d. Blue light affects your circadian rhythm, telling your body it should be awake during non-waking hours.

Question 6

6. Why are artificial sweeteners considered a deadly disruptor?
a. Artificial sweeteners suppress appetite
b. Artificial sweeteners don’t affect blood sugar & insulin production
c. Artificial sweeteners aren’t considered one of the deadly disruptors
d. Artificial sweeteners kill healthy gut bacteria, as well as promotes insulin resistance

Answer 6

d. Artificial sweeteners kill healthy gut bacteria, as well as promotes insulin resistance

Question 7

7. According to Dr. Gundry, which food is gluten-like and may cause reactions in those who have a gluten sensitivity/intolerance?
a. Quinoa
b. Sorghum
c. White rice
d. Corn

Answer 7

d. Corn

Question 8

8. According to Dr. Gundry, ripe fruit has a lower amount of lectins & is better to eat because…
a. Un-ripened fruit is toxic
b. Fruit that has been allowed to ripen travels better
c. Fruit that has been allowed to ripen is meant to be picked and thus eaten
d. Fruit that has been picked before ripening is better to eat

Answer 8

c. Fruit that has been allowed to ripen is meant to be picked and thus eaten

Question 9

9. What kinds of alternative flours does Dr. Gundry recommend to live a lectin-free lifestyle?
a. Cassava flour
b. Almond flour
c. Coconut flour
d. All of these alternative flours are recommended

Answer 9

d. All of these alternative flours are recommended

Question 10

10. What kind of shellfish does Dr. Gundry recommend to live a lectin-free lifestyle?
a. Both wild clams and wild mussels
b. Wild mussels
c. Wild clams
d. Farmed shrimp

Answer 10

a. Both wild clams and wild mussels

Question 11

Bonus (Plant Paradox) question
Name the 7 deadly disruptors

Answer 11

1. Broad spectrum antibiotics
2. NSAIDs
3. Stomach acid blockers (PPIs)
4. Artificial Sweeteners
5. Hormone disruptors
6. Herbicides (such as Roundup - Glyphosate). Also Insecticide.
7. Blue light