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

This nutritional pyramid by Dr. Fuhrman is based on the principles of high nutrient eating. At the base of the pyramid - food that we should consume in high quantities are vegetables. 90% of our daily diet should be made up of nutrient-rich plant foods, whose calories are accompanied by health-promoting phytochemicals: green and cruciferous vegetables; fresh fruits, beans/legumes, raw nuts, seeds, avocados, starchy/non starchy vegetables and whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat pasta etc).

The remaining 10% of your diet may include refined grains, animal product/protein, processed food etc.

BY KEEPING LOW-NUTRIENT FOOD TO A MINIMUM AND STRIVING TO EAT 90% OF CALORIES FROM UNREFINED PLANT FOODS - YOU CONSTRUCT A HEALTH-PROMOTING/DISEASE-PREVENTING DIET

THE THREE IRREFUTABLE FACTS ABOUT HEALTH AND FOODS ARE THESE: VEGETABLES, BEANS, SEEDS, FRUITS AND NUTS ARE GOOD FOR YOU. EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF MEAT OR ANIMAL PRODUCTS CAUSE DISEASE. ELIMINATING REFINED CARBOHYDRATES WILL AID IN SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS AND OVERALL HEALTH

WHEN YOU EAT MOSTLY HIGH-NUTRIENT FOOD, THE BODY AGES SLOWER AND IS ARMED TO PREVENT AND REVERSE MANY COMMON ILLNESSES

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