07/10/2025
Dr. Joel Fuhrman's core philosophy prioritizes maximizing micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals) over calorie restriction. Modern processed foods lead to micronutrient deficiencies, driving overeating, inflammation and chronic disease. His diet focuses on leafy greens, berries, beans, nuts and seeds—foods with the highest nutrient-to-calorie ratio. Evidence from Blue Zones (Okinawa, Mediterranean) shows drastically lower rates of heart disease, diabetes and obesity. His diet focuses on leafy greens, berries, beans, nuts and seeds—foods with the highest nutrient-to-calorie ratio....
Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s core philosophy prioritizes maximizing micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals) over calorie restriction. Modern processed foods lead to micronutrient deficienci…