Joel Fuhrman

Big benefits of berries

Blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries are among the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. They are low in sugar and calories, and high in fiber, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals. Berries have the highest nutrient to calorie ratio of all...

The human mind prefers a healthy carotenoid glow over a suntan

In spite of the well-known damaging effects of the sun on our skin, many of us still perceive a tan as healthy-looking. But you don’t need to risk the health of your skin in the...

Vitamin D recommendations have been raised, but not enough

A few weeks ago, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) surprised many of us when it announced its new dietary reference intake (DRI) for vitamin D. The consensus of the scientific community was that the previous DRI of 400...

Omega-3 fatty acids: essential for good health

Although most Americans eat too much fat, too few beneficial fats can also be problematic. Americans are consuming the wrong fats, and not enough of other fats that we need to maximize health. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are polyunsaturated dietary...

Make the committment

Starting November 20th - try the Six-Week Holiday Challenge - make the holidays a time to get healthier! This year, instead of indulging on disease-causing foods for six weeks, choose a healthy habit and commit to it.During the...

By 2050, diabetes prevalence will double or even triple

November 14th is World Diabetes Day. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of type 2 diabetes has more than tripled in the past 30 years.[1] As of now, about one in...

Connection between diabetes and colorectal cancer

Over 20 million people in the United States have type 2 diabetes, and that figure doesn’t even count the 6 million who have diabetes and don’t know it yet. Type 2 diabetes has been called the...

Multivitamins: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Since most people's diets are not ideal and individual absorption and utilization varies from person to person, it makes sense to recommend that all people take a high-quality multiple to avoid micronutrient deficiencies. It is important to...

Is a moderate amount of alcohol heart-healthy?

Moderate drinking has been associated with a lower incidence of coronary heart disease in more than forty prospective studies. This only applies to moderate drinking — defined as one drink or less per day for women, and two drinks or...

An aspirin each day to prevent heart attacks?

It has become widely believed that taking an aspirin each day is a good way to prevent heart attacks. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control, someone in...

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