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.
“Nutritional excellence is therapeutically powerful not just to make you live longer, but to reverse diseases.”
Dr Joel Fuhrman, M.D., a board-certified family physician and seven-time New York Times best-selling 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 nutrient-dense 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.
“Maximising performance and size is not the same as maximising longevity.”
In this episode, Dr Fuhrman introduces us to the concept of “nutritional excellence” and the Nutritarian diet, a nutrient-dense eating style designed to prevent cancer, slow aging, and extend lifespan. But beyond just promoting health and longevity, Dr Fuhrman breaks down the potential of food to heal chronic illnesses and reverse conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
You will gain insights into the nuances of carbohydrates, the importance of fibre, and the intriguing balance between satisfying caloric and nutrient drives. Dr Fuhrman also touches on topics like weight regain, medically healthy obesity, and how to reduce appetite through smart eating choices.
Specifically, we discuss:
- Introduction to Dr Joel Fuhrman and the Nutritarian Lifestyle (00:00)
- Overview of Dr Fuhrman’s Micronutrient-rich Diet and Its Advantages (2:43)
- The Role of Fibre and Resistant Starch in Diet (9:32)
- Dr Fuhrman’s Personal Introduction to Plant-based Eating (12:08)
- The Importance of Optimising Omega-3 Consumption (22:42)
- Understanding DHA and EPA: Do we need them (28:03)
- Blue Zones (33:33)
- The Role of Zinc in Diet and When to Think About Supplementation (37:55)
- A Detailed Examination of the Nutritarian Diet and Its Benefits (43:42)
- Oils: What do you need to know? (52:27)
- Comparing Plant-based Proteins to Animal Proteins (58:21)
- Aligning Protein Consumption with Exercise for Longevity (1:05:09)
- The Dietary Debate: Plant-sourced vs. Animal-sourced Low-Carb Diets (1:14:30)
- Addressing Autoimmune Conditions Via Diet (1:18:30)
- The Influence of Diet on Weight Reduction and Reversing Chronic Illnesses (1:22:03)
- The Challenge of Educating and Modifying Dietary Behaviours (1:31:33)
- Overweight and fat distribution (1:35:12)
- How Weight Reduction Can Be Revolutionary in Reversing Diabetes (1:40:21)
- The Link Between Sleep Patterns and Eating Schedule (1:46:59)
- Strategic Eating: Maximising Gains from Vegetables, Nuts, Seeds, and Soups (1:47:52)
- Underlining Collective Effort for a Healthier Society (1:53:58)
- Outro (1:56:59)
I appreciate the depth of experience and scientific perspective that Dr Fuhrman brings to this conversation. While we don’t align on every nuance, there’s significant overlap in our understanding of nutrition science. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your own wellbeing or expand your grasp of nutritional debates, you’ll find valuable insights and practical guidance here.
Learn more about Dr Joel Fuhrman and his work at https://www.drfuhrman.com/, where you’ll find resources and opportunities for personalised guidance. You can also connect with him on Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, and YouTube.
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More about Dr Joel Fuhrman
Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognised expert on nutrition and natural healing. He specialises in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional methods. Dr Fuhrman is the President of the Nutritional Research Foundation and on the faculty of Northern Arizona University, Health Sciences division. He coined the term “Nutritarian” to describe a nutrient-dense eating style, designed to prevent cancer, slow aging, and extend lifespan.
For over 30 years, Dr Fuhrman has shown that it is possible to achieve sustainable weight loss and reverse heart disease, diabetes and many other illnesses using smart nutrition. In his medical practice, and through his books and television specials, he continues to bring this life-saving message to hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
Supporting resources
- Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet Supplemented with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or Nuts • PMID: 29897866
Protein and Lifespan:
- Animal and plant protein intake and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: results from two prospective US cohort studies • PMID: 27479196
- Patterns of plant and animal protein intake are strongly associated with cardiovascular mortality: the Adventist Health Study-2 cohort • PMID: 29618018
- Association of Animal and Plant Protein Intake With All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality in a Japanese Cohort • PMID: 31682257
- Association Between Plant and Animal Protein Intake and Overall and Cause-Specific Mortality • PMID: 32658243
- Association of Major Dietary Protein Sources With All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: Prospective Cohort Study • PMID: 33624505
- Association of Major Dietary Protein Sources With All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: Prospective Cohort Study • PMID: 33624505
- Meat intake and mortality: a prospective study of over half a million people • PMID: 19307518
- Patterns of plant and animal protein intake are strongly associated with cardiovascular mortality: the Adventist Health Study-2 cohort • PMID: 29618018
- Nuts And Seeds For Heart Disease Prevention • IJDRP
- Improved Cardiovascular Parameters With a Nutrient-Dense, Plant-Rich Diet-Style: A Patient Survey With Illustrative Cases • American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
