Fall is officially here, and now is the perfect time to cozy up on the couch with a blanket, hot cup of tea, and a good book.
If you haven’t followed along with my nutrition book club over the last 9 months, it’s never too late to jump in.
While my goal is to read 20 books in 2020, I’m currently at 16. So I still have a few more to go. And I’d love to have you join me for October’s nutrition book club selection.
But before we get into that, let’s talk about last month’s book.
GUT – MY THOUGHTS
This has got to be one of the most entertaining books on gut health I’ve read in my entire career! It’s lighthearted and funny, but does a great job at explaining how the gut works. I read through it super fast because I didn’t want to put it down.
It helps give a good understanding of how your body works on the inside. But it also does a great job answer some common questions – even the embarrassing one’s.
I would recommend this book if you want to understand more about the gut in an engaging and easy-to-understand way.
Here are my answers to the discussion points:
- What’s your initial reaction to this book? Are you excited to read it, nervous, or not interested? Why or why not? I wasn’t sure how engaged I’d be as it seemed like a lighter read. However, she was super engaging and her excitement kept me turning the page.
- What was your favourite quote or passage? “The first thing we notice about this long, slender organ is that it can’t aim properly.” Referring to the esophagus and where it connects to the stomach.
- What’s one new thing you learned? The appendix is part of the tonsillar immune tissue.
- Name one thing you already knew that came as no surprise. Squatting leads to a straight intestinal tract for easier poops. This is so important if you take awhile to empty, or don’t feel fully emptied after going to the bathroom.
- What’s one major takeaway you got from this book that you’re going to apply to your life? To buy a squatty potty. Just keepin’ it real!
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this book and discuss it with you. You can email me your answers to the discussion questions and we’ll chat!
THE PLANT PARADOX
By Steven R. Gundry, M.D.
About this book
Have you ever heard of lectins? They’re a plant-based protein, like gluten. Lectins are found in foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beans.
In this book, Dr. Gundry argues that lectin-containing foods are unhealthy. He looks at their potential to cause inflammation, leaky gut, weight gain, and more.
It’s a controversial read and I’m interested to talk it through at the end of the month and hear your thoughts.
Why I’m reading it
This is one of those books I’ve avoided reading for a long time. I stay away from nutrition topics that are “trendy” until research has proven otherwise. But I also know it’s important to understand the books and fads my clients are curious about.
I’m reading this to understand the research behind the lectin-free diet and how that looks.
Discussion points
- What’s your initial reaction to this book? Are you excited to read it, nervous, or not interested? Why or why not?
- What was your favourite quote or passage?
- What’s one new thing you learned?
- Name one thing you already knew that came as no surprise.
- What’s one major takeaway you got from this book that you’re going to apply to your life?
Disclaimer
The books I recommend may not reflect my beliefs or the way I practice nutrition. This is simply a way for us to open up conversation about what’s out there to discuss it’s validity and truth.
This is not sponsored or promoted and I have no affiliation with the author. Any opinions expressed are my own.
Stay tuned
Next month I’ll be bringing you a whole new book, with a full review of The Plant Paradox. I’d love to hear your thoughts too!