Paul Saladino· MD
i didn't really want to add potatoes they're a nightshade they have all sorts of issues i've spoken about that separately i didn't want to add back grains grains are seeds they have lots of defense chemicals they have gluten they have mold problems with most grains they have digestive enzyme inhibitors oats are high in phytic acid i've spoken about why i'm not a fan of grains like wheat or oats or roots like potatoes specifically as a carbohydrate source