The most significant and alarming consequence of early maturation is an increased risk for breast cancer in adulthood. Joel Fuhrman adulthoodalarmbreast Change image and share on social
Doctors' positions and recommendations about drugs, procedures, surgical interventions, health and nutrition are not always based on strong scientific evidence. Joel Fuhrman basedoctordrug Change image and 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
You cannot escape from the biological law of cause and effect - food choices are the most significant cause of disease and premature death. Joel Fuhrman biologicalchoicedeath Change image and share on social
The goal of my diet-style is eating for optimal health and longevity. What greater benefit could there be than living healthfully and actively into old age with no dependence on medications and almost no risk of heart disease, diabetes or dementia? Joel Fuhrman activelyagebenefit 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
The problem with the standard American diet, a primary cause of our current obesity epidemic, is the fact that the majority of foods consumed are high in calories and low in micronutrients. Joel Fuhrman americancalorieconsume 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
Your future health can be predicted by the nutrient density of your diet. Joel Fuhrman densitydietfuture Change image and share on social
The American diet causes disease. It is composed of 25 percent animal products and 62 percent processed foods and only 5 percent of calories from fruits and vegetables. Joel Fuhrman americananimalcalorie Change image and share on social
