A nutritarian is a person whose food choices are influenced by nutritional quality.

The Fuhrman Philosophy:

The quality of a diet can be based on three simple criteria:

1) Levels of micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals) per calorie.

2) Amounts of macronutrients (fat, carbohydrate, protein) to meet individual needs, without excessive calories that may lead to weight gain or health compromise.

3) Avoidance of potentially toxic substances (such as trans fats) and limited amounts of other potentially harmful substances (such as sodium).

Dr. Fuhrman is the founder of the health equation.

H = N/C

Health = Nutrients/Calories

The means your future health can be predicted by the micronutrient per calorie density of your diet. Micro-nutrient per calorie density is important in devising and recommending menu plans and dietary suggestions for the most effective approach for both weight loss and for preventing and reversing disease.