Episode 127: In Defense of Vegetables

Have you heard the buzz around keto carnivore and The Plant Paradox? Are you worried that vegetables might not be as healthy as you think? Want to know why you aren’t tolerating veggies and how you can best support your digestion? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the concept of antinutrients, from phytates to lectins to oxalates and why these nutrients can be problematic in certain cases. Learn about the benefits of vegetables, how certain techniques can reduce antinutrients and how you can support your system in tolerating vegetables.

 

In this episode, Ali and Becki present a balanced view on eating vegetables and explore the pros and cons of an omnivore vs. carnivore approach. Learn why gut distress is experienced in some individuals with vegetable consumption and how correcting low stomach acid, balancing gut bacteria and supporting the gut lining can aid in tolerance of a wide variety of foods. Get the skinny on nutrient density of plants vs. animals and learn when a keto carnivore approach might be appropriate plus hear about some of our favorite vegetable preparations!

Also in this Episode:

• Episode 42: Transitioning from Vegan
• Celery Juice is Not A Miracle Drink
• Benefits of Plants
• What are Antinutrients?
  • Phytates
    • Eden Brand Beans (soaked with kombu for ease of digestion)
    • Episode 74: Are You Still Eating Gluten?
  • Lectins
  • Solanine
  • Oxalates
• The Plant Paradox
• Ways to Reduce Antinutrients
• Figuring out WHY you Don’t Tolerate Vegetables
  • Beat the Bloat Candida Cleanse
  • Episode 60: Dysbiosis and the Microbiome
  • Probiotic Challenge
  • Mediator Release Test
  • The Case for Keto Carnivore
    • Episode 100: 5 Ways to Solve Your Keto Slump
• Supplemental Support
  • GI Lining
  • Digestaid
• Nutrient Density of Plants vs. Animals
• Favorite Vegetable Recipes
  • Whole Roasted Cauliflower
  • Butternut & Brussels Breakfast Hash
  • Braised Collards with Bacon

 

This episode is sponsored by Bonafide Provisions, makers of TRUE bone broth found in the frozen section of your grocery store. Use code ALIMILLERRD for 20% off.