In an era when nutrition advice is abundant, yet chronic diseases continue to rise, Dr Joel Fuhrman offers a different perspective. Having coined the term “Nutritarian”, his work focuses not only on promoting health and longevity, but also healing through food. In this Episode #274, Dr Fuhrman joins me to delve into the nutritarian lifestyle and the radical potential it could hold for reversing chronic illnesses.

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Dr Joel Fuhrman, M.D., a boardcertified family physician and seventime New York Times bestselling author, brings a distinct perspective to nutritional wellness. With over 30 years in the field, he specialises in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional methods. Serving as the President of the Nutritional Research Foundation and on the faculty of Northern Arizona University's Health Sciences division, Dr Fuhrman coined the term “Nutritarian” to describe a nutrientdense eating style designed to combat diseases like cancer and extend lifespan. His work opens up a dialogue on nutritional choices and their potential impact on our health.

We cover:
00:00 Introduction to Dr Joel Fuhrman and the Nutritarian Lifestyle
02:43 Overview of Dr Fuhrman's Micronutrientrich Diet and Its Advantages
09:32 The Role of Fibre and Resistant Starch in Diet
12:08 Dr Fuhrman's Personal Introduction to Plantbased Eating
23:06 The Importance of Optimising Omega3 Consumption
28:27 Understanding DHA and EPA: Do we need them
33:58 Blue Zones
38:21 The Role of Zinc in Diet and When to Think About Supplementation
44:08 A Detailed Examination of the Nutritarian Diet and Its Benefits
52:53 Oils: What do you need to know?
58:47 Comparing Plantbased Proteins to Animal Proteins
1:05:36 Aligning Protein Consumption with Exercise for Longevity
1:15:23 The Dietary Debate: Plantsourced vs. Animalsourced LowCarb Diets
1:19:26 Addressing Autoimmune Conditions Via Diet
1:22:55 The Influence of Diet on Weight Reduction and Reversing Chronic Illnesses
1:32:25 The Challenge of Educating and Modifying Dietary Behaviours
1:35:42 Overweight and fat distribution
1:41:14 How Weight Reduction Can Be Revolutionary in Reversing Diabetes
1:47:51 The Link Between Sleep Patterns and Eating Schedule
1:48:45 Strategic Eating: Maximising Gains from Vegetables, Nuts, Seeds, and Soups
1:54:37 Underlining Collective Effort for a Healthier Society
1:56:59 Outro

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Website: https://www.drfuhrman.com/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drfuhrman/vi...

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