Beans and Lentils: the Ideal Meat Replacement

Posted by in Dr. Joel Fuhrman on 12. Dec, 2009 | 0 Comments

As a child, I remember learning, “Beans, Beans, The Musical Fruit,” while driving back from the Rose Bowl parade in our old red and white van. When my mother admonished my father for teaching my sister and I such songs that ended with people “tooting,” my father said we wouldn’t remember. Of course, some thirty [...]

Essential Tips for Healthy Eating With Fruits and Vegetables

Posted by in Dr. Joel Fuhrman on 10. Dec, 2009 | 0 Comments

Everyone knows the importance of a diet rich in healthy fruits and vegetables.  Most people do not eat enough of these important foodstuffs, and increasing your consumption of fruits and vegetables is probably the single most effective thing you can do to improve your overall health.  Eating enough fruits and vegetables does not need to [...]

What is a Vegetable?

Posted by in Dr. Joel Fuhrman on 08. Dec, 2009 | 0 Comments

Eating fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to maintain good health. Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. They contain vitamins, phytochemicals, and minerals that can protect your body from diseases like diabetes, cancers, and heart diseases. Ideally, you should consume five kinds of vegetables and two kinds [...]