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Following up on Mardee57's suggestion of Dr. Joel Fuhrman's "Eat to Live", this is what I found out on "High Nutrient Eating".
The principle is to focus on the micro-nutrient content rather than the calories, per se, which are dictated overwhelmingly by the macro-nutrients (carbs, fats, proteins). Micro-nutrients boost cellular efficiency and repair, strengthen the immune system, prevent and treat health conditions, and generally promote superior health.
While there is a whole list of food sources with high micro-nutrient content per calorie (kale, watercress, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, onion, mushrooms, pomegranates, etc.), I found the following acronym very handy:
Green-BOMBS:
- Greens
- Berries
- Onions
- Mushrooms
- Beans
- Seeds
Let's strive to include Green-BOMBS in our diet every day!
Diet Calendar Entries for 21 January 2014:
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1077 kcal
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Fat: 33.78g | Prot: 58.70g | Carb: 142.08g.
Breakfast: Pomegranate, Coffee with Milk, Plain Yogurt (Whole Milk), Egg. Lunch: Chapati, Apples, Vegetable Beef Soup (Home Recipe). Dinner: Mixed Salad Greens, Pongal, Chili Con Carne with Beans. Snacks/Other: Endive, Chicory, Escarole or Romaine Lettuce. more...
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2423 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Shopping - 20 minutes, Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 1 hour, Resting - 14 hours and 40 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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