Tag: "Nutrient Density"

Nutrient Density definitions
Jul 28

Nutrient Density definitions

Nutritional science in the last twenty years has demonstrated that colorful plant foods contain a huge assortment of protective compounds, mostly of which still remain unnamed. Only by eating an assortment of nutrient-rich natural whole foods can we access these protective compounds and prevent the common diseases that afflict Americans. Our modern, low-nutrient eating style has led to an overweight population, the majority of whom develop diseases of nutritional ignorance, causing our medical costs to spiral out of control – Joel Fuhrman M.D.

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Jul 21

Recipe Simplicity Rules

I don’t know about you but I would rather eat a GREEN apple than some YELLOW #6. What the heck is that anyway? Yet, it is in a lot of our refined, processed, American food items and most of us are not even aware of what we are eating. Look at this list: whole grain [...]

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Oct 27

Dr. Fuhrman’s Prescription for Improving and Maintaining Great Health: Nutritional Excellence

Though micronutrient density is critically important, it is not the only factor that determines health. For example Vitamin D levels, B12, and proper omega-3 intake are important for optimal long-term health as well as avoidance of sodium and other toxic excesses. These concerns are not addressed in the H = N/C equation. However, if the focus is consuming more micronutrient-rich natural foods then the other important nutritional benefits automatically will follow, such as lower sodium, reduced calories, high fiber and volume, a low glycemic index, and a high satiety and phytochemical index to name a few.

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May 21

Here’s what the Journal of Nutrition is Saying About eating Nutrient Rich

The consumption of nutrient-dense foods and beverages, which would ultimately be identified by a scientifically validated nutrient density profiling system, should be instituted as a nutrition platform in the Dietary Guidelines as a part of a larger educational effort to help people choose more nutrient-dense foods and as the guiding principle for consumers to plan healthful diets.

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