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    Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Your Body's Defenses to Live Longer, Stronger, and Disease Free
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    Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Your Body's Defenses to Live Longer, Stronger, and Disease Free
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    Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Your Body's Defenses to Live Longer, Stronger, and Disease Free

    By Joel Fuhrman, M.D.

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    About this ebook

    From world-renowned health expert and New York Times bestselling author of Eat to Live and Eat for Life Dr. Joel Fuhrman comes a practical nutritional plan to prevent and reverse disease—no shots, drugs or sick days required.

     

    Why do some of us get sick with greater frequency than others? What makes us more susceptible to illness? Is there a secret to staying healthy? Dr. Fuhrman doesn’t believe the secret to staying healthy lies in medical care—rather, the solution is to change the way we eat.

     With more than 85 plant-based recipes, a two-week menu plan, and lists of super foods that boost immunity, Dr. Fuhrman’s proven strategies in Super Immunity combine the latest data from clinical tests, nutritional research, and results from thousands of patients .

    Inside Super Immunity, you’ll find:

    • The big picture—Learn everything you need to know about healthy eating for a healthy life.
    • A 2-week meal plan—Take the guesswork out of changing your diet with planned meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the week.
    • 85 immunity-boosting recipes—These delicious plant based recipes make eating healthy easy and crave-worthy.

     Live longer, stronger, and disease free with this proven plan to change your diet and change your life.

     “Super Immunity is a much needed book that contains the key to ending the cycle of sickness that plagues many of our lives. This is enlightened medicine, at last!” (Dr. Alejandro Junger, New York Times bestselling author of CLEAN)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateSep 20, 2011
    ISBN9780062080653
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    Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Your Body's Defenses to Live Longer, Stronger, and Disease Free
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    Joel Fuhrman, M.D.

    JOEL FUHRMAN, M.D. is an internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing, a board-certified family physician, President of the Nutritional Research Foundation, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Dr. Fuhrman has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows, including his own  successful PBS specials, which have raised millions for public broadcasting stations. Dr. Fuhrman is the author of six New York Times best-sellers: Eat to Live (Little Brown, 2003); Super Immunity (HarperOne, 2012); The End of Diabetes (HarperOne, 2013); The Eat to Live Cookbook (HarperOne, 2013); The End of Dieting (HarperOne, 2014) and The End of Heart Disease (HarperOne, 2016). In addition to his New York Times best-sellers, Dr. Fuhrman has written several other popular books, which include: Fast Food Genocide (HarperOne, 2017); Eat to Live Quick & Easy Cookbook (HarperOne, 2017); Eat for Health (Gift of Health Press), Disease Proof Your Child (St. Martin’s Griffin), Fasting and Eating for Health (St. Martin’s Griffin) and the Dr. Fuhrman’s Nutritarian Handbook and ANDI Food Scoring Guide (Gift of Health Press).

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    • 4/5
      I read this book in Danish since I got hold of it by mistake in this language. I found the book to be somewhat scientifically formulated and to contain many unexplained abbreviations, or perhaps explained when first introduced but not subsequently, all of which did not make it an easy read. (So it wasn?t just the Danish.) There was no index, at least not in the Danish edition.There is so much information in this book, that I will just indicate here those aspects of it that I found most interesting/valuable.The catastrophic state of health among Americans is due to their atrocious diet ? Americans suffer from a critical lack of phytochemicals (obtained from plants) and this has had extensive and serious consequences.60% of the American diet consists of ready-made foodstuffs. These include foodstuffs containing white flour, added sugar/sweeteners and fats. These foodstuffs are generally filled with additives, colouring agents and preservatives and packed in plastic bags and cardboard containers. More than 25% of calories are derived from animal products, and Americans derive under 10% of their calories from unrefined plant foods such as fruit, beans, nuts, seeds and vegetables. This indication of 10% is misleading, however, since about half the vegetables consumed in the US are products made from potatoes, including chips (French fries) and crisps. The true number is 5%.Dr. Fuhrman explains to us about macro- and micronutrients, Macronutrients are fats, carbohydrates, protein and water, while micronutrients are vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and enzymes. Eating habits comprising ?superfoods? with their high content of micronutrients are the secret behind excellent health.There has been an explosive growth of cancer in the modern world as the consumption of ready-made foods and fast food spread both in the U.S. and in developing countries. It is the combination of overweight and malnutrition that is responsible for this life-threatening epidemic in the modern world.The author?s thesis is that when the body lacks micronutrients from plants, the immune system is weakened, and we become open to various infections and forms of cancer.Green vegetables contain the most micronutrients that build up the immune system. It is also these that are most strongly involved in prevention of heart disease and cancer.Green vegetables like cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts and broccoli together with non-green vegetables like cauliflower are termed ?cruciferous? vegetables. These contain isothiocyanates which remove cancerous substances and destroy cancer cells.Increased consumption of cruciferous vegetables results in a corresponding reduction in breast, lung, prostate, colonic and rectal cancer. A 20% increase in consumption of vegetable foods generally corresponds to a 20% fall in the incidence of cancer, while a 20% increase in consumption of cruciferous vegetables corresponds to a 40% fall in the incidence of cancer!28 portions of vegetables a week reduces the risk of prostate cancer by 33%, while only 3 portions of cruciferous vegetables a week reduces the risk of prostate cancer by 41%.One or more portions of cabbage a week reduce/s the incidence of pancreatic cancer by 38%.Moreover, cruciferous vegetables have an antiviral and antibacterial effect.Cruciferous vegetables should be chewed well so every cell is crushed. They should preferably be pur?ed, blended or chopped.Cruciferous vegetables are the strongest cancer-preventing foods to be found and also contain most micronutrients.Mushrooms contain a large number of substances that support the immune system by protecting us from viruses and bacteria. They can even be effective against autoimmune illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus due to their ability to combat inflammation and strengthen the immune system.Onions and garlic are also invaluable in the prevention of cancer and fortification of the immune system.In a study to ascertain the connection between onion consumption and cancer incidence, it was shown that among those who frequently ate onions there was:-a reduction of colonic cancer by 56%-a reduction of ovarian cancer by 88%-a reduction in oesophageal cancer by 56%-a reduction of prostate cancer by 71%-a reduction in stomach cancer by 50%.Moreover, eating pomegranates prevents breast, prostate and colonic cancer as well as leukemia and this fruit has many other important health-giving qualities. All berries also have strong cancer-preventing qualities. They are superfoods. It is also extremely important to eat nuts and seeds, which contain invaluable nutrients.To summarize, the superfoods stated by the author to provide optimal immunity are as follows:Kale/green cabbage leaves/mustard greensRucola (is that an English word?), watercressLettuce and common cabbageBroccoli and Brussels sproutsOnions and garlicMushroomsPomegranatesAll types of berriesSeeds (flax, chia, sesame and sunflower).This book provides a wealth of absolutely essential information, most of which I have not touched upon.However, I do not agree with the author in everything. For instance, he does not believe in the value of taking Vitamin C supplements. Personally, I have in my youth experienced amazing cures of whooping cough (when I was really ill) and mumps by means of large doses of Vitamin C. My little daughter overcame mumps in 24 hours. I haven?t had the flu for 36 years since beginning to take Vitamin C regularly and only in a moderate dose (2 g.), neither have I had a cold for about 30 years. Dr. Fuhrman has successfully treated patients with autoimmune disorders by his nutritional advice. A plant-based or vegan diet is often effective against autoimmune disorders. The inclusion of a large amount of green cruciferous vegetables is a key factor.The book provides a few accounts by patients of Dr. Fuhrman that have healed themselves by adopting his nutritional advice, one of them from lupus.There is a valuable section on the dangers and inefficacy of vaccinations, including vaccinations against the flu.At the end of the book you will find some attractive recipes, including ?Dr. Fuhrman?s famous cancer-preventing soup?.I do not concur with the author in his recommendation of use of microwave ovens, and fail to understand how such a health-conscious person can recommend such a dangerous apparatus that deprives food of its life energy.In conclusion, despite its faults, this is a valuable, informative book that can be life-saving to its readers, if they follow his advice. Read the book!
    • 2/5
      this book shows many data but lacks any references: how could I verify them? On certain things it has a good "common sense approach" but I couldn't find any science behind.
    • 4/5
      good contrasting view of modern medicine replace natural nutrient rich foods.
    • 5/5
      An eye opener
      Vegetables is the way to go am in
    • 5/5
      Very fine and best book for human body care I m proudful its best meterial use in binding
    • 5/5
      I've been following Dr. Fuhrman's work since 2007, and this book and the updated edition of Eat to Live are his best. Both are super-loaded with information that can change your health dramatically. (We're vegan, so follow the vegan-style plans, but there are nonvegetarian plans in the books that will work for anyone.)

      Even before I read this one, I haven't had a flu, sinus infection, serious cold, or other virus in three years, thanks to eating the way Dr. Fuhrman recommends. My allergies have practically disappeared. I can't remember the last time I had a headache. I also have "excellent" BP, cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, etc., according to my most recent physical--definitely not always the case. That means I'm protected against disease like CAD, diabetes, and cancer as well, despite my family history. And the food is good too (once you get used to eating more volume in veggies and fruit)!

      As with all of his books and articles, every assertion is backed up. The 20 pp. appendix of research references in the back could keep you busy for years. Or you could just eat your GOMBBS (greens, onions, mushrooms, berries, beans, seeds).

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    • 5/5
      Can't say enough good things about Dr. Fuhrman's work. He has helped members of my family to lose weight and improve or reverse serious medical conditions. I can't think of anything more valuable.

      Although I've read his previous books, this one offered more detailed information on how fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds prevent and reverse diseases from colds to cancer, type 2 diabetes, allergies, and asthma. He backs up his assertions by giving detailed explanations and citing research. The book also includes healthy recipes, some of which are new (others were included in his other books).

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    • 5/5
      Really enjoyed this book and it’s something I read through a few times. In terms of practicality of the diet, it’s not for me as I have found a hard time following it, but I do like the concept and the fact that Dr. Fuhrman isn’t biased to one side, he examines evidence from all scientific research and just reports on them and let the reader make their own decisions.

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    • 5/5
      I am very into nutrition and this is perhaps the finest book I have read on using nutrition to super charge the immune system….This IS the only way to eat for the rest of your life… For those who have read about RAVE,, its a similar plan, but the detail in this book is better covered and explained…

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