Vegetables
Vegetables
Okay, veggie lovers, this section is for you! I often make an all-veggie meal with a salad and pressure-cook whatever looks good at the market. The challenge with vegetables is when they’re raw. Plants have a defense mechanism to avoid being eaten. All plants have various types of lectins. Some vegetables have so many lectins that they cannot be detoxified. However, most can be rendered harmless through pressure cooking or steaming. When you first start, please avoid eating raw vegetables. I purposely overcook them to make them easier to digest. If you want a deeper dive into lectins, see Dr. Bikman’s video. Once your gut is reset and functioning well, you can try eating some raw vegetables and see how you feel.
If you love a certain vegetable and know that you can tolerate it, you can use only that vegetable. Otherwise, keep it reasonably simple and have a selection. I’ve found that broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage work well with my system. Dr. Gundry has a recipe for cabbage soup, which is also a good option.
You can add seasonings like salt, pepper, and turmeric. Only high-quality olive oil should be used. Butter is out of the question. The goal is to keep it simple and allow your gut to heal. If you feel great after a week, then you can start adding in a protein. I suggest starting with salmon or sardines.
