
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NUTRITION
There are tons of nutritional advice on the Internet - and the sheer amount of information can be confusing, conflicting and tough to amalgamate. This often results in the absence of tangible action - and given that nutrition is a lifestyle, not a quick fix, we often fall through the cracks. Let us try and provide some clarity on this topic in a simple and straightforward way.
APPROACH NUTRITION WITH THIS MATHEMATICAL FRAMEWORK: H = N/C
This simple health equation by Dr. Fuhrman proposes that your health (H) is predicted by your nutrient intake (N) divided by your calorie intake (C). This formula focuses on the nutrient density of your diet - a straightforward way to understand nutritional science and healing.
Calories (C) come from three sources: carbohydrates, fats and proteins. These are macronutrients and we need them in large quantities, along with water.
Nutrient intake (N) comes from micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fibres and phytonutrients - and they are typically non-caloric nutrients which are vital for good health.
The key to good health is to increase your nutrient density - to predominantly eat foods that have a relatively high proportion of nutrients (non-caloric food factors) to calories (carbohydrates, fats and protein).
COMMIT TO UNDERSTANDING THIS FOOD PYRAMID
