Eat to Live

This episode of the Eat to Live podcast features Dr. Cara Fuhrman discussing her recent graduation from naturopathic medical school and her journey into becoming a licensed naturopathic doctor. She highlights her admiration for her father's unique approach to lifestyle medicine and shares the challenges she faced growing up in a household that prioritized nutrition and health. Cara talks about her experiences in medical school, her...

In this episode of the Eat to Live podcast, Jenna joins Dr. Fuhrman to uncover the root causes of osteoporosis—and what really works to prevent and reverse it. They discuss why medications often fall short and how a Nutritarian diet, rich in greens, beans, plant protein, nuts, and seeds, can protect bone strength as we age. Dr. Fuhrman also breaks down the science behind targeted exercises—like those using a power plate machine—to ...

Are sprouts really the most powerful food for cancer prevention and longevity? Dr. Fuhrman and his daughter Jenna Fuhrman are joined by sprouting pioneer Doug Evans to explore one of the most overlooked superfoods: sprouts. In this episode, they unpack the science behind why sprouts may be the most powerful food for cancer prevention, gut health & longevity, and how growing your own food can transform not only your health, but ...

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Weight loss on GLP-1 receptor agonists

Moiz A, Levett JY, Filion KB, et al. Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Once-Weekly Semaglutide for Weight Loss in Patients Without Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Am J Cardiol 2024, 222:121-130.

Highlights: On average, weight loss on semaglutide (Ozempic) is approximately 15% of body weight.

Gastrointestinal adverse effects of GLP-1 r...

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Heaney, R. P., et al. (2008). “Milk and IGF-1: A Link to Cancer?” Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 27(6), 641-652.

McCarty, M. F., & DiNicolantonio, J. J. (2015). “Minimizing Acrylamide in Coffee.” Open Heart, 2(1), e000103. https://doi.org/10.1136/openhr...

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