Category: Health
Calcium, Vitamin D, and Osteoporosis: The Connection
By: Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D. About 10 million Americans already have osteoporosis, and 34 million are at risk.1 Contrary to popular belief however, low intake of calcium is not the primary cause of osteoporosis. While Americans have the highest calcium intake in the world, we also have one of the highest hip fracture rates in [...]
Dr. Fuhrman’s Healthy Springtime Recipe
Enjoy this Springtime recipe – 1 of over 1,000 on Dr. Furhman’s Member Center! Fuhrman’s Secrets to Healthy Cooking DVD Dr. Fuhrman and his wife, Lisa, take you into the kitchen to demonstrate the techniques and principles behind preparing nutrient–dense foods. Learn how to prepare great tasting and high nutrient recipes. By incorporating [...]
Reducing Cholesterol Naturally
Almost 50% of American adults have total cholesterol levels above 200 mg/dL, placing them at risk for cardiovascular disease – elevated cholesterol is one of the most important risk factors for heart disease.1 Elevated cholesterol is also associated with increased risk of several cancers.2 A high nutrient diet is by far the most effective method [...]
It’s Organic, But is it Sustainable?
By: Richard Crume When buying organic produce at our local grocery store, we expect more than just a wholesome product. We want fruits and vegetables that are chemical-free, but we also expect the produce to be grown in a sustainable matter that helps to conserve natural resources and protect biodiversity. Increasingly, this is not the case. [...]
Pistachio Nuts May Improve Erectile Function
Pistachio nuts have a unique nutritional profile – they are especially rich in plant sterols, carotenoids, tocopherols (vitamin E), and arginine. Plant sterols are structurally similar to cholesterol, and provide a cholesterol-lowering benefit.1 All nuts have cholesterol-lowering and other cardioprotective effects, but pistachios (in a tie with Mediterranean pine nuts) have the highest plant sterol [...]
2012: A Healthy New Year
By: Joel Fuhrman, M.D. The holiday season is a joyous time when we celebrate with our family and friends. However, the festivities often present us with tough choices – tempting unhealthy foods are everywhere. It is accepted in our culture to use the holiday season as an excuse for gluttony and addictive binges. Sadly for [...]
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