Prescription: Nutrition

Doctors, chefs and nutritionists weigh in on how changes in diet can positively affect health and longevity.

Current research in nutrition points to our diet as the most important factor in continued good health and longevity. Doctors, chefs, and nutritionists show us how going green with fresh ingredients and flavors in our daily meals will improve our health.

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Doctors, chefs, and nutritionists show us how going green with fresh ingredients and flavors in our daily meals will improve our health.

Episode 1: Green Revolution

Grains have been the foundation of our diets since the dawn of civilization. However, today's over-processed grains have recently been linked to chronic diseases. How can we get back to a diet of unrefined, more natural grains?

Today's over-processed grains have recently been linked to chronic diseases. How can we get back to a diet of unrefined, more natural grains?

Episode 2: Grain Of Truth

Protein is an essential component of our diet, and for centuries, products of animal origin were thought to be one of the best sources. But, new evidence proves diets high in beans, nuts and seeds can provide needed protein as well as other benefits for our health.

Protein is an essential component of our diet. New evidence proves diets high in beans, nuts, and seeds can provide needed protein and other health benefits.

Episode 3: Spilling The Beans

Health advocates and chefs are pushing for new standards around fruit consumption. Considered nature's perfect food, fruits are an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants. They provide the natural fructose on which our bodies run.

Health advocates are pushing for new standards around fruit consumption. Considered nature's perfect food, fruits are an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants.