Dr. Joel Fuhrman - Secrets to Longevity: Exploring the Nutritarian Diet

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Since his first book in 1996, Dr. Joel Fuhrman has been teaching people how to Eat to Live with his Nutritarian approach to eating.
Today, we focus our conversation around his most recent book, 2020’s Eat for Life and the importance of micronutrients and phytochemicals like greens, beans, onions, berries and mushrooms that slow down aging, prevent and reverse diabetes and heart-disease, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and reduce hunger and food cravings.
Dr. Fuhrman, like my father, has been unwavering in his beliefs and practice for decades and that’s why it’s an honor to welcome him to the PLANTSTRONG Podcast.

[@plantpoweredcertifiednutri6740]

I could listen to Joel Fuhrman everyday. Knowledgeable and passionate about nutrition & health. Thank you!🥗🌱💪

[@charlesdeshler202]

Dr. Fuhrman has changed my life with his teaching... I've gained from many others along the way, but He kicked it off for me years ago... Nutrient dense, optimal health.... One of the original voices for Really healthy eating.... A treasure. I was soooooo happy to see this pop up in my feed today. Thank you Rip, for finally Interviewing Dr. F

[@jamesigo6324]

Such a pleasure to welcome Joel Furhman, MD & his family to our communities here in Southern California!

[@ggcruise]

Dr Fuhrman AND Plantstrong all in one place ... oh, I am so happy!!!

[@bobbidipasquale9043]

100%

[@marly1869]

I know!!love both of them..🤗

[@returntoyehovahthelord6185]

You know, I’m surprised someone hasn’t done either a documentary or a reality tv show at Dr. Fuhrman’s retreat. The documentary could follow people from start to finish and show what they’ve learned. It could be very beneficial for others who can’t go there to stay for a month; and could be another Forks Over Knives type teaching tool.

[@susansculley2562]

YES!! I AGREE!! DR FUHRMAN's NUTRITARIAN PROTOCOL AND a documentary revealing his truthful science and sharing his successes. Would love for his testimonials from Nutritarian individuals to come forward and sharing their life changing success stories! Need to expose to the world how effective and life changing, disease eliminating that Dr. FUHRMANs Nutritarian program really is!

[@Ahonui77]

I would love to see that!

[@earthpear]

Fantastic to see this interview! Thank you, Rip, for this conversation. I follow both Plantstrong and Nutritarian materials and they have changed my life. I look forward to many pain-free and obesity-free years thanks to Dr. Fuhrman's and Dr. Esselstyn's work and the communities you all have created. Very grateful!!!

[@DeborahMiller-cg1ur]

48:52 You do a great job of asking the right questions in an interview, Rip. This is a very in depth thorough discussion that explains many of the concepts in Dr. Fuhrman's books which also align with Dr. Esselystein's research studies. There is so much to learn about nutrition. I am thankful for Dr. Fuhrman's work and your charismatic way of involving people in this mission, Rip. Thank you so much.

[@sungari54]

I love Dr Fuhrman!! His book, "Eat to Live" totally changed my health and my life. I've met him and his family members several times. They are wonderful. Dr Fuhrman is totally dedicated as well as very down to earth and approachable. All of his books are great. If you have diabetes and read and follow the plan in "The End of Diabetes" you can rapidly lower your medication intake with the supervision of your own physician.

[@MrRibbett454]

Dr Fuhrman's nutrition advice and his clarity in conveying it have made a very positive difference to my health and my life. Thanks for this interview.

[@stephenbelsito2122]

Thanks for inviting Dr. Fuhrman to join you today Rip. I consider your dad/family as well as Dr. Fuhrman as my nutritional gurus, and your collective books and teachings have changed my life for the better as well as countless others. I had thought there may be a rift between the two families somehow … but I’m glad to see that is not the case. Keep up the great work - books, conferences, health foods, podcasts, etc. - because it is making such a huge difference in people’s lives such as my own.

[@RichS.73yroldbodybuilder]

I do bodybuilding at 73 and have no problem with Dr.Fuhrman‘s diet and I know people who are somewhat the opposite of me who can follow the same diet and are healthy. His diet is one that anyone can follow if they want health . He also talks about the key combinations of diet sleep stress, emotional attachment to others, and the things we need to open up the lock to Health.💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@Jeffs60]

Jim Arrington, 91, Guinness world record oldest bodybuilder eats daily, cottage cheese, beef, chicken and fish, also has raw salads with each meal, consumes about 1 liter of olive oil per week and has low to moderate carb intake.

[@workhardplayharderx2]

@@Jeffs60 Dr Google says: "But that diet started causing Arrington inflammation as he aged, so he told Guinness that he changed his approach “entirely”. Now he said he mainly eats mushrooms, foods prepared with olive oil and generally healthy produce." He also notes cutting back on meat and dairy drastically, eating more greens & whole foods is what he stated.

[@Jeffs60]

@@workhardplayharderx2 He changed his diet only just recently since he is not competing as much. But all his accomplishments for over half a century were on his same bodybuilding diet he consumed and that is what you go by, not what someone did for 1 percent of their life.

[@Scor-ah]

Oh gross, I cant imagine a liter of olive oil a week. Jim Arrington is lucky he had good genetics to back up his bad dietary habits...lol

[@rmartin9426]

n=1 stories like Jim’s are encouraging, but could be an outlier. Also, if he died @ 96, hypothetically, how do we know he might not have lived to 101 with a different diet? Impressive though no matter how you look at it.

[@suziepricecoaster]

I love Dr F and Rip! Two of the very best. So glad to see this! Much love!

[@lilyhartnett8218]

Dr Fuhrman is true hero! Always pleasure to hear him ❤

[@Ballerina4691]

Yes, @ggcruise isn’t life sweeter when we expand the circle. I hated that some of the wfpb doctors excluded Dr. Fuhrman - he too changed my life, but I also have the highest respect for Dr. Esselysten and all these wfpb doctors. I have all their books. I have Ann and Jane ‘s Esselysten’s lemon pudding in the refrigerator (sooo good), Jane’s husband Brian taught me to make really delicious bean chili. I made Rip’s lasagna for a potluck but I focus on Dr. Fuhrman’s daily eat to live plan because it’s the best for me, otherwise I’ll eat the whole tray of Rip’s lasagna :) Great interview Rip. You showed the world love and kindness. There is no room for hate. We don’t have to chose sides - you all have made huge positive radical changes in our lives. I have even more respect for you today 🙏🏼

[@ggcruise]

Totally agree. This "joint effort" is long overdue ... so much wisdom from both participants and much stronger message when presented in a united way.

[@janeberlekanui3617]

Glad to see him included! Thank you for doing that. 👏

[@WandaBierman-lx4oq]

Rip, I appreciate your interview questions. I learned new facts about Dr Fuhrman's early years including his ice-skating career. Questions I had myself. Very interesting. Thanks.

[@gayleboyce4491]

I have Eat For Life. You are both inspirational.

[@annlopinto2797]

Dr Fuhrman love you!!!

[@cindym4946]

That bit about being strong psychologically is truly important. Dr Joel's book Eat to Live was my first exposure to eating plants and no animal foods. I didn't start immediately, but the seed was planted. So grateful.

[@johnpaulsecond4626]

that's a real coup to bring us an interview with Joel; he is a dear man and very special to many; it is very important that the plant based community, especially the medical world, listen to your dad, Rip, to your mum and Jane, and especially that Joel be heard for the beautiful simple truth that he has been advocating for so long; wonderful to see the unity across your platform and his; i really recommend both your program and his to the world, and of course that of TC. I have not met your mum and Jane, but i have met you and your dad, and Joel, and TC a couple of times. I would like you to get Joel next time you interview him to teach on the subject of the biophotonic carotenoid skin nutrition score. This is a great motivator for people once they grasp the simple but powerful essence of it. Joel taught me this when i was studying with him nearly twenty years ago. It really unlocks the power of his teaching on nutrient density. Wishing you and your wonderful family, Joel and yours, and TC and your family, abundant blessings. JG

[@valeriesclafani5087]

I could listen to Dr. Fuhrman every day also. Thank you Rip for the interview!! Bless you both💕🙏

[@carolmittelstadt3348]

love Dr Fuhrman

[@vickiewest1199]

Fabulous interview! I’m gonna have to listen to it again. And again 😁

[@MARKOLMSTED-oc8nq]

Dr. Fuhrman is the best and this podcast was the best I’ve heard that showed how balanced, comprehensive and scientific his principles are. Thank you for slowing him down a little bit so it was more digestible than some of his other podcast in which too much was crammed in.

[@WFPB_4_Life]

Loved this interview! 🌱💪

[@barbaralevine9048]

Dr. Fuhrman really is amazing in his experience and knowledge. But I do have to say that years ago before I even understood how people could be vegan, I read his book Eat to Live in my quest to be healthy and thin. I found his protocol way too restrictive and his message way too arrogant for someone who only knew how to eat a SAD diet. I needed to find a gentler approach to wfpb living which I eventually and thankfully did. I transitioned overnight to no animals but it has taken me a long time to learn how to eat “healthy” too. The Esselstyn’s were my biggest help with this. I am ready to hear more about a nutritarian way of eating. Thank you for this conversation!!

[@marknolan2799]

Such a wonderful man. It's all about enjoying your life to the fullest and feeling the best you can both physically, emotionally, and mentally. Especially as we get older it's so easy to become overweight , hypertensive, and diabetic. If you're older, this is the way to regain your youthful vigor. Less often talked about is how your mental and emotional wellness improves as well.

[@sharonhall1909]

Thank you for this interview. Very informative. I am a long time fan of Dr. Fuhrman & of Rip. Keep up the good work.

[@annlopinto2797]

I follow all his good advice 👍❤️👋

[@lulitmelake7534]

A valuable interview that enriches the value and importance of lifestyle and nutrition in individual. Thank you.

[@smokeyallanritter3211]

Excellent.Thank you so much for the inspiring content. Doctor joel was my first nutrition guru. I am a nutritionist and get discouraged when my clients give up. So I really like the end of this program that addresses this. Thank you, thank you.I am so inspired!

[@annlopinto2797]

Great doctor 👍❤️

[@crystalriver7772]

Wonderful interview!

[@maxinepagnotti7014]

Fuhrman fan here 😊

[@Kim-cb4qx]

Another great information episode, thank you.

[@Michelle-fe3vw]

Such a fabulous interview full of inspiration and info for us🙏🏻

[@StephenMarkTurner]

Good to see you have a discussion. I have purchased books by both of you, there are differences but that is ok.

[@Slastukin67]

If only this information was taught in grade school.

[@hayleevmealone]

Very interesting!

[@kardste8114]

Thank you!! Yes! Teach health and nutrition and Plant-based cooking in Public schools-as well as offering vegetable gardening. Thanks you! 🙏

[@andromedastar1]

Fantastic video!!

[@HenryChen-tn4ex]

Amazing talk! I have a question for the skinny fat people, more in Asian population. Any issues with insulin spike and insulin resistance on WFPB diet? How to build muscle for the skinny people who are also diabetic? Thank you so much Dr. Fuhrman and plantstrong!

[@susandmarie2067]

🌀🌀🌀🙌💛🤗👍✔️. As my grandmother says “your health is your wealth”!🌀💛

[@carolmorgano7158]

👍👏

[@hisairness28]

With salt, why are there so many studies showing benefits of fermented foods, even more benefit directly compared to fiber? Are there any studies showing fermented foods are unhealthy? And they are high in salt.

[@Jim_L]

I really enjoyed this interview. Two icons in the plant-based eating movement, how cool. I must press you on one thing, though. First, let me quickly say that I work out six days per week, upper-body stuff and then running. I describe my way of eating as Dr. Esselstyn's way with a dollop of Dr. McDougall thrown in, as well. That said, I also do like to drink alcohol when the occasion warrants it. I think it's safe to say that virtually all of us who do drink alcohol know it's not for health reasons, and we we know it's not a food. We drink, because we like the buzz we get from it. Those of us who aren't alcoholics enjoy drinking with friends and/or family, and we like to do that at street festivals in the summer, at pubs listening to live music, at social gatherings, and other such stuff. So for Joel and Rip to say, "Don't drink," well, okay, then, what's the alternative? How are we going to get that buzz? All those fun things we do with alcohol, what are we going to replace that with? It's just not a realistic thing to tell people to "don't drink." I think a better thing to say to people is something like, "You know alcohol is not healthy, but if you're going to do it, then try as much as possible to do it as infrequently as you can." But please don't pretend that that buzz is not desired and sought after. 😃

[@mskathleenkelly]

I never get hungry, so I should ever eat?

[@user-ky9sr4bm1f]

You should asled him aboit drinking milk!

[@mikehundt4263]

Please interview one of the carnivore diet advocates

[@jamesherman5708]

Stop your adds.

[@kevinw2569]

Pencil neck vegans...

[@bobbidipasquale9043]

@kevinw2569 why bring up ugly when the good doctor is freely giving away his knowledge?