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
Food is really and truly the most effective medicine. Joel Fuhrman effectivefoodmedicine Change image and share on social
Cutting back on calories is not the answer to successful weight loss and successful health... you have to increase the quality of what you eat, not just reduce the quantity. Joel Fuhrman answerbackcalorie Change image and share on social
Hypertension is an important risk factor for kidney disease, but dietary sodium has other damaging effects on the kidneys. High salt intake drives the production of oxygen radicals, leading to oxidative stress in kidney tissue. Joel Fuhrman damagedietarydisease share on social
Onions, along with leeks, garlic, shallots and scallions, make up the allium family of vegetables, which can have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as possible anti-diabetic and anti-cancer effects. Joel Fuhrman alliumantibeneficial share on social
Healthy people eating healthy food should never need to take an antibiotic. Joel Fuhrman antibioticeatfood Change image and share on social
Scores of studies support the power of certain natural foods to prevent cancer. Joel Fuhrman cancerfoodnatural Change image and share on social
Don't forget: cruciferous vegetables must be chopped, crushed, or chewed well for maximum benefit! Joel Fuhrman benefitchewchop Change image and share on social
The right raw materials can... double or triple the protective power of the immune system. Joel Fuhrman doubleimmunematerial Change image and share on social
When you eat healthfully, your body gravitates relatively rapidly toward a better weight. Joel Fuhrman bodyeatgravitate Change image and share on social
