Dr. Joel Fuhrman is no stranger to diets. His “Eat toLive” diet was all the talk last summer. Now he is back on the Dr. Oz Show with a diet that strengthens your
immunities as you lose weight. Get sick less, have more energy, and get skinny.
What’s not to like?
Dr. Fuhrman says that our immune systems are typically
only running at about half speed. He believes that our diet is to blame. By
changing what we eat, he says that we can stimulate our immune system, live to be a 100, and lose weight as a side effect.
The Super Immunity diet has four basic rules: eat
nutrient-rich foods, focus on foods that are absorbed slowly, eat less meat,
and chew your food more. Each of these rules plays a role in getting us to a
healthier place.
Rule 1: Eat foods high in phytonutrients. That’s quite a
mouthful! It means that your diet should feature foods that have a lot of
antioxidants, vitamins, and folic acid, without a lot of calories. Think brightly-colored
vegetables instead of bland starches and meats.


Rule 4: Chew your food. A lot. No really, a lot. Dr.
Fuhrman says that we eat too quickly, chewing our food a few times and swallowing.
By chewing each bite longer, you give your body better access to the nutrition
locked up in the food. Plus, you take longer to eat, so that you feel satisfied
sooner and don’t necessarily eat as much.
Does this work for you? The Super Immunity diet is pretty
sensible. There are no gimmicks or drastic calorie restrictions, so it is a
safe diet to try. Eating less meat and more green leafy vegetables can really
help your triglycerides. And eating slower has been shown to cut your calorie
intake without making you feel deprived.
So give it a try and let us know how it works for you!
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