Joel Fuhrman Quotes & Sayings

“Seeds and nuts are indispensable for cardiovascular health. The protective properties of nuts against coronary heart disease were first recognized in the early 1990s, and a strong body of literature has followed, confirming these original findings.”

“Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are true super foods. Naturally sweet and juicy, berries are low in sugar and high in nutrients - they are among the best foods you can eat.”

“Food is really and truly the most effective medicine.”

“Healthy people eating healthy food should never need to take an antibiotic.”

“The human diet, for millions of years, did not contain any added salt - only the sodium present in natural foods, adding up to only about 1000 mg sodium per day.”

“If you eat the standard Western diet that most people eat in the modern world, it's quite likely you will develop heart disease.”

“Reducing dietary salt is not only important for those who already have elevated blood pressure - limiting added salt is essential for all of us to remain in good health.”

“Dieting by portion control doesn't work because one is constantly fighting addictive drives.”

“Eating a high-nutrient diet actually makes you more satisfied with less food, and actually gives the ability to enjoy food more without overeating.”

“To provide optimal levels of protective micronutrients, a diet must be vegetable-based, not grain-based.”