Dr. Fuhrman's food pyramid. Agree?
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I like Fuhrman's emphasis on nutrient dense foods, like whole fruits and veggies with high antioxidants.0
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I prefer this food pyramid:
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No I don't agree. I don't see what is unhealthy about beef, cheese, and other meats that are completely omitted. I would personally put sweets and processed foods at the top, and put whole grains & potatoes at the next level.
They aren't completely eliminated. Beef and processed foods are at the top.
You don't eat any sweets on his program.
I don't think candy etc is part of any food pyramid. Just shows the logic behind his thinking. Eating this way doesn't mean you can't eat sweets sometimes.0 -
I like Fuhrman's emphasis on nutrient dense foods, like whole fruits and veggies with high antioxidants.
I'm sure you do. But it also says you can have red meat in moderation.0 -
Up to 40% from fuit would be a LOT of sugar. (It does bad things to my gut.) I couldn't eat like that.0
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I agree with it, but everyone has their own opinion so thats that.0
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I don't understand why dairy needs to be fat-free. When exercising, I need those calories.0
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I don't understand why dairy needs to be fat-free. When exercising, I need those calories.
I'd assume the fats would be from the nuts etc..0 -
Where's da beef!!!!and I like chicken too.0
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With all that sugar in fruit and veggies I would fart so much that I could possibly rip my pants!
You don't need a lot of fruit and veggies to be healthy... Main stream media just has made us believe its to be that way.0 -
Dr. Fuhrman's advice works for me.0
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This is my kind of food triangle
YUMMO!0 -
I like Fuhrman's emphasis on nutrient dense foods, like whole fruits and veggies with high antioxidants.
I'm sure you do. But it also says you can have red meat in moderation.
I have his book, "Eat to Live". That top of the pyramid is optional, but I get your point.0 -
With all that sugar in fruit and veggies I would fart so much that I could possibly rip my pants!
You don't need a lot of fruit and veggies to be healthy... Main stream media just has made us believe its to be that way.
Where do you think the majority of vitamins and minerals come from?0 -
am I missing the poultry?
I was thinking this too! I'm allergic to dairy, but when I did eat dairy, I avoided "fat-free" dairy, because it tastes like crap! Moderation!0 -
for the most part, yes i believe it is dead on. society relies too heavily on meats as the main part of most meals. Meats do not have to be completely taken out of a diet, but also not over consumed. Your plates should consist of mostly veggies and on most dinner plates meat makes up a huge portion. Many meals can be made meatless by adding beans and you would still have a high protein meal. My opinion and I am sticking to it0
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No chicky, no go.
Sorry. I love chicken. It makes up a big part of my diet. Not just because it's low-cal, but it's delicious.0 -
I beef0
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the one thing that i do not completely agree with is the whole grains/potatoes...i would flip the low fat dairy, fish and eggs for this one.0
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With all that sugar in fruit and veggies I would fart so much that I could possibly rip my pants!
You don't need a lot of fruit and veggies to be healthy... Main stream media just has made us believe its to be that way.
I think mainstream media would have us believe the opposite - that highly processed foods are good for us because we fortify them with all the "essential nutrients" we need.
In general, I tend to agree with the pyramid, but possibly because I tend to eat close to it anyway with the exception of cheese.
I'm also not sure how everyone is missing the picture of the chicken there. With the fish and dairy.0
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