Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing. He specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional methods. Dr. Fuhrman is the President of the Nutritional Research Foundation and on the faculty of Northern Arizona University, Health Sciences division. He coined the term “Nutritarian” to describe a nutrient-dense eating style, designed to prevent cancer, slow aging, and extend lifespan.   For over 30 years, Dr. Fuhrman has shown that it is possible to achieve sustainable weight loss and reverse heart disease, diabetes and many other illnesses using smart nutrition. In his medical practice, and through his books and television specials, he continues to bring this life-saving message to hundreds of thousands of people around the world.   Dr. Fuhrman is here to share his expertise on the nutritarian diet. Get ready to be inspired and learn how you can change your life through the power of food. Let's dive in!   Connect with Dr. Joel Fuhrman Website: https://www.drfuhrman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelfuhrmanmd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drfuhrman Twitter: https://twitter.com/drfuhrman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drfuhrman   Follow the BriteVibe podcast Instagram: @britevibesonly Facebook: @BriteVibe TikTok: @britevibe YouTube: @BriteVibe   00:02:03 - The Nutritarian Diet 00:03:57 - Calorie Restriction and Longevity 00:04:52 - Nutrient Density and Appetite Control 00:07:30 - Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Diet 00:20:43 - Transitioning to a Healthier Diet 00:25:30 - The Importance of Protein in the Diet 00:31:10 - Intermittent Fasting and Its Proper Use 00:36:16 - Food's Impact on the Brain and Mood 00:41:58 - Getting Started with Nutritarian Lifestyle