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“Since the foods Americans consume are so calorie-rich, we have all been trying to diet by eating smaller portions of low-nutrient foods. We not only have to suffer hunger but also wind up with perverted cravings because we are nutrient-deficient to boot.”

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Joel Fuhrman
Joel Fuhrman

Joel Fuhrman is an American physician, nutritionist, and author. Born on December 2, 1953, he is renowned for his promotion of plant-based diets and nutritional medicine. more

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