This is the world we live in and no amount of knowledge about how toxic it is will make I found this book a little bit difficult to use in a pragmatic way. This is the world we live in and no amount of knowledge about how toxic it is will make us abandon all contact with filthy stuff.
Not all of us will be thrilled to live as bubble boy. Jul 03, Alison Whiteman rated it really liked it. Before I read this book I already knew the root of all disease begins in the gut. I did not know this includes depression. Serotonin is partly produced in the digestive tract.
I appreciate the analogy between a person's "gut" and gardening. A good gardener doesn't tend only to the leaves of a plant or tree, but the roots. Why then wouldn't a person tend to the root of disease, the gut? I was diagnosed with MS in and had a series of colonic therapy. I did go into remission shortly thereafter Before I read this book I already knew the root of all disease begins in the gut.
I did go into remission shortly thereafter. Now, in I have developed all sorts of reactions to not only pollen, but foods. My MS is remissive but my body is obviously suffering from inflammation. Colonic therapy is an option, but in the end, the diet is crucial to preventing the inflammation in our digestive tract that can lead to many diseases.
Lastly, this made me think carefully about our increasingly genetically modified food supply. I think the cost of treating disease far surpasses prevention and so I do think there will be a shift back to and demand for the removal of GMO and pesticide laden foods making so many human beings ill. View 1 comment. Apr 04, Surfacin9 rated it it was ok.
I like his story, how he came to practice functional medicine. I haven't heard of functional medicine before. The concept makes sense. I hate doctors who give you a bag of antibiotics to deal with a dysfunction. There are so many things that go into why we get sick in the first place. Prescription medicine is not the only solution to our health problems. However his 20 day "diet" into a Clean Gut is not very practical, especially for those of us living in Third World countries.
There's a long li I like his story, how he came to practice functional medicine. There's a long list of supplements you need to take with this diet that I wouldn't be able to get hold of.
Also, it would be very hard to avoid his entire "Don't Eat" list, which includes gluten, dairy, processed sugar, alcohol, caffeine, beans, rice, soy, potatoes, corn, and "almost all fruits," even if it is for just 20 days. I wouldn't want to cut my daily breakfasts, which usually include fruits, dates, oats, barley, rye, and greek yogurt, only to substitute it with "A green shake plus supplements. Jul 17, Jennifer rated it liked it Shelves: oakland-summer Same claims as paleo, but less scientifically explained if you really dig into paleo stuff and even more restrictive.
I agree with his main premise; toxic diet, root of all health evils, inflammation bad, etc. I just can't do the diet. Jun 22, Erin rated it really liked it Shelves: health.
I think other books have explained some of the "whys" better of why you should do an elimination diet as well as why you're eliminating what you're eliminating, besides "these are inflammatory--avoid" , but I thought it was fairly straightforward. These elimination diet books are generally the same: most of our food is toxic, the gut is a good indicator of 3.
These elimination diet books are generally the same: most of our food is toxic, the gut is a good indicator of your general health, and most health issues can be seen in the gut; eliminate a lot of inflammatory foods for x-number days and you'll probably start to feel better; rinse-repeat. I really do believe all this stuff, it's just the mental resistance is worse than the actual diet.
Eating this way as a social single person is incredibly difficult--I can't pretend otherwise. But it's either committing to this way of eating for the next few months or going on some drastic drugs, and I'd rather not do that if I haven't at least committed to this way of eating to see how I feel.
The excuses are getting increasingly lame. The book does include recipes in the back, but I haven't tried them so I can't attest to their tastiness. But there is a blog with information on recipes, supplements, and a community, which I thought was pretty cool and they try to sell you a cleansing system, but I just ignored that. May 31, Ladonna Lewis rated it liked it.
I really liked the science in this book. The details about what is going on with neurotransmitters in our digestive tract I thought were very interesting and made perfect sense. The problem I have with this book is that he tells us the way to fix this is to eat a difficult to master diet. I found his diet suggestions to be too difficult to follow.
In addition, the best way to follow his diet suggestion is to buy his products. He has a website at which you can purchase the necessary items to do w I really liked the science in this book.
He has a website at which you can purchase the necessary items to do what he is suggesting, however the cost is of course prohibitive for most people. I wish he would give a more practical guide for the average person, and also for people who are lower income. It is a shame that the only people who get to be healthy are the people who can afford it financially. Another side effect of the growing distance between the haves and the have nots in our country.
Aug 26, Dawn rated it it was amazing. Alejandro Junger does it again! Packed with a wealth of information on how to eliminate the root cause of illness, but done in terms that are easy for anyone to understand. Junger's passion for health and helping others is evident throughout the book. His positive attitude shine through and inspire! Great recipes and resources as offer the support needed to change your lifestyle. Dec 16, Megan rated it really liked it. I have his other book, Clean, and we've followed his cleanse once a year for the past few years.
This is a newer cleanse he came up with so we tried it this fall. I actually like this one better because you can eat a salad for dinner instead of just a juice.
There are also some great recipes that we'll definitely make when not on the cleanse. May 14, Monique rated it really liked it. I believe in the idea that disease comes from within but not mentally at a place to cut out so much. Easy to read and thankfully not to technical. Wanted more recipes and suggestions on smaller ways to incorporate this process.
Mar 26, Julie rated it liked it. Interesting and believable book. Now, what to do with the information. Sep 23, Eugenia rated it did not like it. I only read this book because my brother's doctor strongly suggested it to him. It is completely evidence-free and I will suggest to me brother he changes doctors!
Jan 30, Kristen rated it liked it. Junger is a frequent guest on a podcast I enjoy. I really like his comprehensive approach to health. But I found the research in this especially when he talks about specific diseases really sparse.
Jan 03, Genesis Arellano rated it it was amazing. Great book. Apr 23, Tricia rated it it was amazing Shelves: my-favorites. This should be on everyone's bookshelves, kindle app, etc. This book is fabulous!
It explains where disease originates, how to overcome it and live an optimum life free of disease. Mar 24, Sandi rated it liked it. Nothing new here and no empirical data, just anecdotes. Eat whole foods and exercise. Avoid foods that make you feel sick.
Not exactly revolutionary. Jan 01, Deb rated it really liked it. Junger, the most common diseases and chronic health problems of today—including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, allergies, autoimmune diseases, back pain, infertility, and gluten sensitivity—have their origins in gut dysfunction. In a nutshell or would that be gutshell? It is the part of the body that suffers the most damage from the unnatural way of life we have created.
You can be sure that if you currently live in a modern city, you have some level of gut damage, which causes a degree of gut dysfunction and can lead to a whole spectrum of symptoms and diseases. Even if you are not currently experiencing any symptoms, gut damage today is what breeds diseases in the future.
We are all walking around with damaged guts and, to different degrees, suffering the consequences in our day-to-day and long-term health. When we repair the gut and eliminate the root of disease, however, major and minor symptoms disappear, and we discover what it means to be truly healthy.
No matter your current state of health, you will benefit from this program. Even if the program is not for everyone, its basic nutritional approach is likely beneficial for anyone: eat whole foods minus those that trigger you. How can you go wrong with that? Plus, it provides some pretty full-proof holistic health guidelines that can amp up your quality of life beyond just improved gut health.
That most if not all ailments start in the gut makes a lot of sense. I plan to do the cleanse and change some nasty habits I have, but I wonder who has time to make shakes every morning for 21 days unless they do not work or have a personal chef!
I know I am always rushing out the door in the morning, and the hardest commitment of all for me to make is to get up even 20 minutes earlier I promise myself to try! I also don't want to give up my gluten-free oatmeal altogether since I believe that That most if not all ailments start in the gut makes a lot of sense. I also don't want to give up my gluten-free oatmeal altogether since I believe that helps keep my cholesterol down.
It is also a great source of fiber for me. I don't necessarily recommend getting all the supplements Dr. Alejandro Junger , a New York City cardiologist, and leader in the field of integrative medicine. Clean Gut is a plan to repair leaky gut and dysbiosis, to improve your general health —. Below on this page is a description of the food recommendations in the book.
Get a copy of Clean Gut for details of why a healthy gut is vital to your health, and recipes. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving….
Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. By Alejandro Junger. Clean is an M. The effect is transformative: nagging health problems will suddenly disappear, extra weight will drop away, and for the first time in our lives, we will experience what it truly means to feel healthy. I have never tasted anything this awful in my life. I tried so hard to eat it. Any advice is appreciated.
Sorry to hear that. Thickness — try adding more liquid Taste — try one of the other recipes look to see if you like all the ingredients , or add an ingredient which you like the taste of e. You could also try drinking it slightly warm. Keep in mind that Dr. Hi Kim, my daughter just called me with the same problem. I think that the 1. Hi, I just read the book.
Maybe it just went totally over my head, but what on earth are we supposed to do for lunch and dinner? I get the supplement protocol. Can anyone explain:. I see the recipe section… are we supposed to just pick a recipe and have that? For dinner, have a meal from the recipes and make it INTO an entree-sized salad? Or, have a recipe from the recipe section WITH a salad? I am so, so very confused.
Have a look at the recipe section — if you want to eat something from the recipes that meets these guidelines, go ahead, or you can create your own meal from the guidelines. Is tofu an acceptable food during the 21 day cleanse? It seems that it would fall into the vegetable protein category, but soy products were on the foods to avoid list. Just wondering why fruits other than berries are not allowed during the 21 day cleanse. Also, are strawberries okay? Other fruits are excluded during the cleanse to reduce yeast overgrowth.
The only berry listed in the book are blueberries. I love the logic behind this program. Fix the gut and you solve a lot of problems. I am in week 2 and feel wonderful. I am also finding it easy to adhere to. But sometimes, I wonder if this book was quickly thrown together.
I agree with a recent poster — the blueberry shake is inedible. It must be a mistake. And the shake options are very limited, esp. Junger asks that you drink a green shake every morning. Wish there were more options. This book was a life changer for me! I found that my primary migraine trigger is gluten, and dairy is also a headache trigger. I have completely eliminated them, permanently, from my diet.
Luckily, I found a holistic doctor, who explained leaky gut to me. I took it upon myself to learn more and bought the book. Like some other posters, I drank the same one every day. I was sick of it by the end, but I toughed it out. I guess my point with all of this is, try as best you can to get through the 21 day cleanse, as written, but you also have to do what works for your body.
Try to do it as closely as you can. My migraines are GONE. Most of the time, I am headache-free, but I am still getting one a day working on finding the trigger. I have decided to stay gluten-free, dairy-free, mostly grain-free and refined sugar-free.
I am trying to stay with the correct food combinations as well. I have three friends now reading the book and their jaws dropped, as mine did, when they learned how it all comes down to your gut!
For your only remaining headache, look at habits and situations that may be triggering it — which could be environmental, food, or stress. Junger covers environmental and other other toxic factors in his earlier book, Clean. Dates are fruits, and the only fruits allowed in the cleanse are fresh and frozen berries, lemons, and limes.
Any other fruits, including dates, and any caloric sweeteners, including date syrup, are not to be eaten in phase 1 or phase 2.
Many cleanses ask you to exclude yeast completely. So… maybe try not to have Marmite during phase 1 or phase 2, but reintroduce it after phase 2.
Why are eggs included in the clean gut program and not in the clean program? In the clean program we were told not to eat eggs in phase 1. Why the change? Junger lists eggs as a possible allergic or toxic trigger in Clean and Clean Gut. He also lists a number of other foods as not to eat in Clean but okay in Clean Gut including chicken and meat.
How can you and the author possibly assume one would have read the clean book before reading clean gut? I have started the 21 day cleanse in the clean book.
So far so good. The creamy blueberry shake on page was impossible to make. I have a Vitamix. Is it 1. It says coconut but there is no liquid so I added water to be able to mix it. Was that a typo? Also is the clean gut book much different? I have both. Should one do the clean cleanse first then the clean gut or what is suggested. Thank You Looking forward to seeing what happens on the cleanse. Looking at the ingredients, that would make an extremely solid shake!
You could try with coconut milk or coconut water, similar to the other recipes. The author suggests trying Clean first — it has much more than just dietary advice, it claims to help you to reduce toxins in your whole environment. My only question is can you get sufficient protein when eating only a side of quinoa, lentils or split peas per day?
Thanks so much for a great synopsis of the book and great responses to the questions people have asked here. Bee pollen, spirulina, and blue-green algae are also listed as vegetarian proteins, as are vegetarian protein powders rice protein powder, hemp protein powder, and pea based protein powder. Hi I am hoping to start this programme in a weeks time. However I am really going to struggle with having a meal for lunch. So I am going to have to have a shake for lunch and then the meal for dinner.
Will it still have the same health benefits? Thank you for a wonderful summary on the book and the cleanse. Are you supposed to continue the supplements during phase 2 as well or take them only for the 21 days during phase 1? Thanks again! Unfortunately I only concentrate on the food side of diets, not supplements….
My boyfriend and I are going to start this diet soon! Try reading the recommendations in the book and finding something that matches them closely enough. Good luck with the diet! Hi Maria, Yes, that should be fine as long as you find supplements with the correct dosage as outlined in the book. Good luck! I am on the third week of the program, and SICK of the smoothies. Can hardly get them down.
But I am wondering about the tea. Book says herb tea, what is wrong with instant tea?? And WHAT is a green juice? A green juice is what you get when you juice green vegetables without any fruits or non-leafy vegetables. Is there anything else I can drink or eat in morning besides those shakes? Sorry, but the shakes are the only alternative that the author gives for breakfast!
You probably need to ease into the diet slowly. Try an elimination diet first for a week where you simply avoid all the food allergens and junk, but continue to eat three meals a day. If you really hate the shakes, you could try deconstructing them, making sure you chew really well. The diet guidelines indicate to go easy on the allowed Legumes split peas, lentils as well as quinoa, only a side serving a day.
Junger just reminds you to go easy on them. I cannot digest, red meat, poultry, wild game, anything but fish, for some reason. I eat fish and eggs mostly, daily, but I also have to watch my fish and egg intake as I have very high levels of B12 just recently checked so I must watch how much B12 I take in a day.
Also, I do not digest fats well. I have to limit fats or my digestion is effected. Not sure what to do. Has your doctor given you guidelines about how much vitamin B12 you can eat, or just asked you to limit it? It could be that, for you right now, more starchy protein sources such as grains and legumes might be a better source of protein and energy.
Hope that helps a little bit. Check out cleangut. Thank you. Hi, my husband and I started the program two weeks a go. We followed the instructions strictly the whole time. Now my husband is going fine and he lost 5,5 lbs. How about ME? I gained 2 lbs, felt awful all the time! What on earth did happen and why? We both are quite of normal weight but wanted to lose some. How annoying! Did you chew your food really well? Also, was there anything you snacked on or ate a lot of?
I read the book in Korean verision and then have just started the program. In the Korean book, there is a saying that strawberry kiss smoothie from smoothie king can be substitute for cleangut shake.
I am wondering that there is natural fruitsugar in the smoothie. Is it possible to drink? I can tell I will find this difficult to stick to!
But I totally want to give it a go! Thanks for the extensive information. Hello, I was wondering if you could help me with something im a little confused about.. I once read you shouldnt pair 2 proteins, competing proteins.. I often have quinoa and veggies for lunch but i sometimes add pumpkin protein powder for some added protein.. Do you think this is a bad combo? I see you consider quinoa a vegetable protein.. Do you think pumpkin protein powder is also a vegetable protein?
Which would make it ok? I hope so because its one of my favorite lunches! Thank you for your help! Your thoughts please? Are we able to snack on this plan? On veggies or berries? Veggies and berries should be fine. Can you direct me to any groups of people or natropathic doctors who can walk me through this. I want to do it with someone. I live in Montpelier VT. I thought yacon was one of the allowed sweeteners when I did Clean Gut last January, but now I am seeing Lakanto as one of the three and no mention of yacon.
Is yacon ok? Hi, i have been following this kind of diet for couple of months now but now seem to have developed some kind of severe histamine intolorence that i cannot have meat unless very fresh without causing problems.
What would you base your meals around and to get some protein? It sounds like you have an unusual case. I did the clean gut program last August. It was great for me! Is it okay? I mean it would be no problem with my guy if I do it 2 times a year.
Should I take all the supplements again? Hi Sunny! Sorry to hear you were so stressed for the past couple of months.
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