Discover The Natural Magical Weight Loss Pills
In Dr. Fuhrman’s ‘Eat to Live’ book, you will discover a natural pill that works like magic in delivering
both weight loss and health benefits. No, it is not one of those popular weight loss pills in the market,
the product of media hype.
Phytochemicals Deliver Magical Results
This magic pill is phytochemicals. They are not literally pills in the sense that you source them from your
vegetables or plant food. Contrary to common belief that you cannot source your protein from plants,
the fact is 25% of the calories in your vegetables belong to protein.
Just like fruits, veggies are also excellent sources of nutrients specifically phytochemicals. They function
best when you use them as natural base in satisfying your nutritional need. Vegetables contain
carbohydrates, fats, and protein, and unlike other carb and fat sources, you get high nutrient density
from veggies. Additionally, the carb and fats you get from veggies are the healthy types- such as
complex carbs and essential fatty acids.
Phytochemicals work as a tough shield to protect your body against diseases, including cancer. In fact,
studies show that these compounds inhibit the formation of cancer cells in the body. Since vegetables
and fruits are powerhouse sources for phytochemicals and other nutrients, eating more of these food
types can speed up your healthy and sustainable weight loss.
Dr. Fuhrman also suggests sourcing your phytochemicals from fresh fruits and vegetables rather than
taking them as dietary pills. You will benefit more from natural food than from pills. This is because
most of the compounds and nutrients you will find working in synergy in natural food, you can hardly
extract and isolate without compromising their nutritional value and health benefits.
Authorities Recommend Consumption of Natural Fruits and Vegetables
According to the book, eight top health organizations who are authorities and experts in the
field unite in encouraging the population to eat fruits and vegetables in their natural
condition. These authorities also promote consumption of plant-based food rather than
animal-based food.
These health organizations are the following:
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• American Heart Association (AHA) Nutrition Committee
• American Cancer Society
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American Diatetic Association
• American Society for Clinical Nutrition
• National Institutes of Health, Nutrition Research Division
• Council on Epidemiology and Prevention
• Council on Epidemiology and Prevention
One of their findings is that animal-based food is one of the top causes of various life
threatening diseases including obesity.
Another reason to benefit from plant-based food is that the phytochemicals can flush out toxins from
the body and prevent cell damage. They can also serve as both the body’s soldier and armor against
cancerous cells. In short, nutrients from fresh fruits and vegetables are the best protection you can give
your body so that you can enjoy your normal weight and excellent health condition.
Here are just ten of the numerous natural chemicals in fruits and vegetables that promote optimum
health and work as anti-cancer:
• Anthocyanin
• Cathechins
• Flavonoids
• Isoflavones
• Pectins
• Phenolic Acids
• Polyphenols
• Protease Inhibitors
• Saponins
• Sterols
Difference between Plant-Based Food and Animal-Based Food
In losing weight and preventing diseases, it is not only because you are eating fats from animal-based
food, or eating empty calorie. It is also about depriving your body of phytochemicals and other
nutrients from plant-based food.
Briefly, plant-based food has higher nutrient-density than animal-based food. Dr. Fuhrman illustrates
this by comparing the nutrient density of broccoli (plant-based food) and steak (animal-based food).
Which do you think between the two has more protein?