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Directions: In this section, you will read an article Dr. Fuhrman’s Nutritarian Diet. You need to finish the exercises and note down the starting time and the ending time. During the process of reading, please read with your eyes moving quickly for the purpose of focused reading. Get the main idea of each paragraph and the subideas. At the end of the reading, please check your time and your understanding of this article. Dr. Fuhrman’s Nutritarian Diet About Dr. Fuhrman Joel Fuhrman is a board-certified family physician and an internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing, who specializes in preventing and reversing diseases through nutritional methods. For over 25 years, Dr. Fuhrman has shown that it is possible to achieve huge and long-lasting weight loss and cure heart disease, diabetes and many other chronic illnesses by using smart nutrition.
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means your future health can be predicted by the micronutrients per calorie of your diet.
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Dr. Fuhrman’s Nutritarian Diet
Dr. Fuhrman coined the term “Nutritarian” to describe a diet that is nutrient-dense and plant-rich, and includes anti-cancer superfoods which also result in weight loss. These foods supply both the right amount of macronutrient and the vital micronutrients that unleash the body’s incredible power to heal itself and slow the aging process, giving the body great energy. A truly healthful Nutritarian diet must be micronutrient-rich and the micronutrient richness must be adjusted to individual needs. The foods with the highest micronutrients per calorie are green vegetables, colorful vegetables, and fresh
fruits. For optimal health and to combat diseases, it is necessary to eat enough of these foods that
deliver the highest concentration of nutrients. Dr. Fuhrman’s Nutritarian Food Pyramid Dr. Fuhrman uses a Nutritarian food pyramid to show the principles of high nutrient eating, which is explained by his famous Health Equation: Health = Nutrients / Calories. This equation
1. Which of the following food groups do you think is most nutrient-dense: whole grains, sea foods and poultry aHale Waihona Puke Baidud eggs, dairy products, or vegetables and fruits? Why do you think so?
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Health, Nutrition and Fitness
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Directions: Group in four and discuss the following questions.
2. Do you have the habit of counting calories or measuring portions when making decisions about what to eat for meals? Why or why not?
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