I am a physician specializing in nutritional interventions for chronic disease and a strong advocate of superior nutrition as the first line of attack to prevent and treat most chronic diseases. Joel Fuhrman advocateattackchronic Change image and share on social
Reducing dietary salt is not only important for those who already have elevated blood pressure - limiting added salt is essential for all of us to remain in good health. Joel Fuhrman addblooddietary Change image and share on social
My findings have demonstrated that an optimal micronutrient intake reduces the desire for calories and reduces body temperature and white blood cell counts. Joel Fuhrman bloodbodycalorie Change image and share on social
We need radical dietary improvement, and the earlier in life that change is made, the better. Just following a vegan diet or eating a few more vegetables is not enough. Joel Fuhrman changedietdietary Change image and share on social
Preferring healthful foods is a skill, and skills take practice and perseverance to develop. Joel Fuhrman developfoodhealthful Change image and share on social
Americans are grossly deficient in basic micronutrients and especially those phytochemicals that arm our immune system to fight cancer. Joel Fuhrman americanarmbasic Change image and share on social
Instead of trying to increase your metabolism with the goal of losing weight, try to slow your metabolism with a low-calorie, high-nutrient diet for a longer, healthier life. Joel Fuhrman caloriedietgoal Change image and share on social
Sodium is an important mineral that is essential for proper functioning of the human body - however, the American diet contains dangerously high amounts of sodium, almost 80 percent of which comes from processed and restaurant foods. Joel Fuhrman americanamountbody share on social
Raw leafy greens contain only about 100 calories per pound and are packed with nutrients. Joel Fuhrman caloriegreenleafy Change image and share on social
The vast preponderance of evidence in modern epidemiology shows that those who eat more whole plant foods and fewer animal products and processed foods have lower rates of chronic disease and longer lifespans. Joel Fuhrman animalchronicdisease share on social
