Listen "Dr. Joel Fuhrman on Diet, His Health Retreat, and His Story!"
Episode Synopsis
In this conversation, Dr. Joel Fuhrman discusses his health retreat, the transformative experiences of participants, and the importance of emotional wisdom in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He emphasizes the impact of social media on food choices and the addictive nature of certain foods. Dr. Fuhrman explains the science behind nutrition, caloric density, and the role of nutrients in longevity and disease reversal. He advocates for a diverse plant-based diet and highlights the importance of maintaining muscle mass as we age. In this conversation, Dr. Joel Fuhrman discusses the importance of nutritional variety, the transition to a vegan lifestyle, and the environmental impacts of dietary choices. He emphasizes the significance of omega-3 intake, the relationship between diet and neurological diseases like ALS, and the role of nutrition in cancer treatment. Dr. Fuhrman shares his personal journey from competitive figure skating to becoming a doctor specializing in nutrition, advocating for a plant-based diet for health and environmental sustainability.Visit Dr. Joel Fuhrman's website: https://www.drfuhrman.com/To order Eat to Live, Eat for Life: https://shorturl.at/2RcmR Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Joel Fuhrman and His Retreat02:53 Transformative Experiences at the Eat to Live Health Retreat05:47 Emotional Wisdom and Social Challenges in Healthy Eating09:08 The Impact of Social Media on Food Choices12:08 Understanding Food Addiction and Its Effects15:04 The Science of Nutrition: Caloric Density and Health17:58 The Role of Nutrients in Longevity and Disease Reversal20:50 The Importance of Nutritional Diversity23:47 Plant-Based Diets: Protein Sources and Longevity27:07 Maintaining Muscle Mass and Healthy Aging34:25 The Importance of Nutritional Variety42:28 From Skater to Doctor: A Personal Journey50:18 Transitioning to a Vegan Lifestyle54:55 The Environmental Impact of Diet57:24 Understanding ALS and Seafood Connection01:01:41 Dietary Approaches to Cancer TreatmentVisit our website: https://www.theglenmerzershow.com Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ Get "Live Your Healthiest Life" here: https://shorturl.at/bitDETo order Sweet Indulgence Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ and me, the healthiest and most beautiful dessert cookbook ever!: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 Follow us in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGlenMerzerShow/ Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@theglenmerzershow Follow us in Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glenmerzershow Follow us in TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theglenmerzershowLooking to improve your health?Look no further! Sign up for the Plant Powered Passport today!
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