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Here’s help to start developing healthier habits! Good health-and healthy weight-is about smart decision making. Rather than hearing about what NOT to eat or fad diets, listen to positive successes that are truly changing people’s lives. Dr. Joel Fuhrman shares his experiences in helping people create health by aiming for optimal nutrition. He is a board-certified family physician, author and nutritional researcher who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutrition, and co-founder and chief medical officer of Eat Right America.
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Like so many things, I think moderation with food is the key to keeping your weight even.
January 12th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Well this is a great time of year to evaluate how you want your year and future to work out. Great podcast, great timing.
January 12th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
The Dr. touchers on a really good point. Establishing good habits at a young age is a really solid way to eat well throughout life. Teacher your kids good habits and it will be something they will thank you for one day.
January 12th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
Good point- when you actually eat food which is not nutritious, your body is literally starving, and thus you eat and eat and eat, craving nutrients.
January 12th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
The hardest part for me, is breaking old habits. The bagel shop I drive by on the way to work, eating out to often etc etc. Once I get into a new routine, which is centered on a healthy program, I am golden, for awhile.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:06 am
It is a NEW YEAR after all! Time to set goals for health and happiness. I am pledging more time reading, exercising, and spending more time with close friends…. less facebook/tv this year for me.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Feed your kids well, and they will turn the tide, on the unhealthy America we are moving towards.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Eating processed foods, high in salt and fat actually make you more hungry. Switching to a lighter, more living-produced based diet actually is hard at first, because your body craves the old crap. It is hard, but worth the change. It blows my mind that our bodies can even function on some of the stuff we call food.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:17 am
This guy is a bit tough, but I love it! Sounds like he is hoped up on his mission, and/or caffeine
January 13th, 2010 at 11:19 am
He makes a Great great point. Focus on your Health, not your weight! When you watch only your weight, you can starve yourself, then jump back with hunger and eat more then you would if you just switch to a constant healthy diet.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:22 am
So far, so good for me this year. No “fad” diets- I am going to the gym 5 days a week, eating much, much lighter, and the best part, I feel GREAT! I really believe this new approach is sticking for this girl.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:31 am
The guest is makes good points, the one which rang true the most for me, is the idea of changing your nutritional perspective, rather then simply counting calories and obsessing about intake. Eat light and healthy, exercise, be happy, and you’ll see a tremendous change in your daily outlook.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:32 am
This guy is no joke, I appreciate his stern candor on a sensitive subject.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Good start, but I would like the hear more about action steps toward embracing a “healthy” diet.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:39 am
I guess planning ahead and turning one’s focus toward daily diet really helps. I started making my lunches for work the night prior, and it works well. I am much less apt to grab junk for lunch when I have a brought a healthy option.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Good podcast!
January 13th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Sure would love to get on board. I have 6 kids, I know I know…
Forget portion control, the hardest thing for me is to not eat clean up with all of there meals.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Lets hope this year is my year. I do well in summer when I am out and active, but these cold winters just kill me + my body craves for protein, fat etc in the cold winter time.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:57 am
I have been a vegetarian for 15 years. I use to battle with weight, but no longer. Come to think of it, I don’t know any vegetarians who are overweight.
January 13th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Good habits in nutrition and exercise, you can’t say enough for this!
January 13th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Buy the Engine 2 Diet book by Rip Esselstyn! They sell the book at Whole Foods stores! Awesome recipes inside!
January 13th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
I doubt many people who frequent Whole Foods, jump aboard “fad” diets, but one never knows. Regardless, sound advice- set up good habits and you will benefit
January 13th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
I’ve been having fruit and eggs for breakfast-a salad at lunch, and light veggies for dinner. Dropping weight and feeling great!
January 13th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Go easy on fats and carbs, eat well, be well!
January 13th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
I came across this podcast, looking for some solutions. Your guest is certainly passionate, but I don’t walk away with any specific next steps. Oh well.
January 13th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Helpful from an inspiration stand point, but no real guidelines or action plan.
January 14th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Thanks for this podcast, I am working on changing my eating habits, not just for the new year, but for life!
January 14th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Setting up good habits is key if you plan to make a big change to your eating habits. Do it, and make it happen, you’ll feel great!
January 14th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Not to be preachy, but simply cutting either down, or out- Meat and animal fats makes a world of difference.
January 14th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Great podcast!
January 14th, 2010 at 9:07 am
I would like to have this guys as my “coach”- wow he is tough, but smart.
January 14th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Processed foods are, well, hard to process. Go figure. Eat fresh foods, steamed, grilled, or lightly fried and your 10 steps ahead.
January 14th, 2010 at 9:21 am
thanks for another cool podcast!
January 14th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Ahhhhh I want to stop eating, but I can’t.
January 16th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
I believe your guest is on target, about establishing good patterns and habits, it is the only way to make lasting changes.
January 16th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
I work in a spot with great, in expensive restaurants all around. I try to take my own lunches but still eat the great turkey and gravy lunch, next store. Alas is there any hope for me?
January 16th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Nice podcast. This guy tells it like it is.
January 16th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
I agree with a few others here. He is fired up and read, but no action ideas.
January 16th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Great podcast!
January 16th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
It is interesting how one can eat food that actually makes you hungry. So many saturated fatty food dehydrate you.
January 16th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
This way of eating really works! I have lost 28 pounds already and feel fantastic. I never go hungry either!
January 17th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Lots more info for those who want it at drfuhrman.com. I’m a member and the doctor is AMAZING. Those of us who follow his guidance call ourselves nutritarians.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Glad you touched on the fad diet. I know so many friends who have crashed and burned with these diets. It is hard to see them rise and fall emotionally.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:11 am
It feels good to know other people are struggling with healthy eating.
January 19th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
I appreciate that the Dr. speaks about the importance of being healthy vs watching your weight. All to often people count their calories and set themselves up for failure.
January 19th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Great Podcast, thanks!
January 20th, 2010 at 7:45 am
This guys is funny. I’ll check out his website and see if there are any concrete action steps there.
January 20th, 2010 at 10:26 am
I have the hardest time turning my habit trail around. I think I may have done it this year, however! Gym in the morning before breakfast- I have more energy throughout the day and less hunger for breakfast.
January 20th, 2010 at 10:29 am
I think a diet which is primarily based on fruits, grains, and veggies is the way to go. It works for me at least!
January 20th, 2010 at 10:38 am
I love these podcast- I think it is a really great extension of your stores. Please keep them coming.
January 20th, 2010 at 10:45 am
If you look at all of the processed and fast foods we eat in our culture, it is no wonder we have such an increase on obesity in the last decade. Fresh foods = Healthy Foods.
January 20th, 2010 at 10:47 am
I just finished reading the Joel Furhman’s book, Eat to Live, and it’s so refreshing to get the real truth about the foods we eat as Americans. I have been a vegetarian since 1992 (has is really been 18 years?) and only now do I realize that I’ve been going about it all wrong. I have at least 75 pounds of pregnancy weight to lose (although my “baby” just had her fifth birthday), debunking the myth that all vegetarians are slim (sorry, Tree). Before you start judging….let me assure you I eat lots of fruits, veggies and only whole grains; and rarely eat sweets. My downfall has been in the incorrect thinking that I had to eat large amounts of protein to be healthy. My inclusion of milk, cheese and eggs as protein sources ends today! Thank you, Dr. Furhman, for your revolutionary thinking.
January 20th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
I’m about to read Mindless eating- heard it’s a good one-
January 20th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
I think Dr. Fuhrman is right on, we should be focusing on good health not avoiding illness. As long as we think or worry about eating to avoid something happening to us the fear precludes our enjoyment of our good health. Makes a lot of sense. Thanks for having him on.
January 21st, 2010 at 8:45 am
I agree with others here. It is vital to help our children learn solid eating habits, they are after all our future.
January 21st, 2010 at 10:40 am
Good info, thanks!
January 21st, 2010 at 10:50 am
Dr. Furhman is old school and I love it! Thanks for the podcast that tells it like it is.
January 21st, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Thank you for your tremendous supply of healthy food in a very clean, friendly store. I’ve made friends of staff all over the Gateway store. I’ve given hugs, complements, and smiles and have gotten excellent help and encouragement. Your prices for really good stuff, especially the 365 label, are generally competitive even with HEB. I think Sprouts is trying to outdo you, but they are certainly lacking in organic produce of the variety that you have. You still get the biggest portion of my grocery dollars each week. In addition, let me thank you for those specials of purchase a stated item and get three items for free. What a bargain! —LaVerne Johnston
January 21st, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Glad to get some support for my belief that good nutrition is a key to maintaining healthy weight.
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:08 am
Nice podcast!!!
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:16 am
I wrestle with when and when not to battle with my kids about their eating habits. It is a fine line to steer them in a healthy direction, and to push them away from good choices.
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 am
I’ll check with my local store to see if there is any support material for the stuff this guys is talking about. Specifics are important for me when making changes.
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:28 am
When I watched my weight, I became so depressed when I gained back weight I was loosing. I would fast or starve myself- feel good, then be bummed out when things turned around. Not good, it didn’t work, and it certainly was not healthy. I feel much more balanced now that I just eat well.
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:37 am
Great work- it is so hard for me to keep my weight consistent durning the cold winter. I naturally want to eat and eat and eat… I must be the bear in me
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:43 am
Good habits= Good health.
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:49 am
My biggest problem isn’t feeding my kids well, it is eating all the extra food they don’t finish. With 3 kids I have gained 35 pounds and counting. Help!
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:20 am
I am glad you made a podcast like this it makes me feel less like I am alone.
January 24th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
To many fats, and salts can really mess a system up. I try to eat a majority of fresh foods and it really helps me.
January 24th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
I really have trouble with my kids. When they go to the grandparents, which is often, they come back craving sugar and fried food. I know this is an age old problem but it is still hard. We work really hard at home to keep them healthy.
January 24th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Great podcast.
January 24th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Dr. Fuhruman sounds like a real character.
January 24th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
I didn’t hear to much about exercise in this podcast.
January 24th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
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