Joel Fuhrman - Eat To Live

170 Joel Fuhrman, M.D.

Phase One Anti-Headache Diet

with a Greater than 90 Percent Cure Rate

Breakfast

Melon, apple, or pear

Oatmeal and water, no sweetener

Yeast-free whole-grain bread

Lunch

Large green salad, with one teaspoon of olive oil and one teaspoon of

flax oil

One starchy vegetable or grain — corn, sweet potato, steamed carrots,

brown rice

Grapes, pear, or apple

Dinner

Large green salad with tomatoes, with one teaspoon of olive oil and one

teaspoon of flax oil

One steamed green vegetable — string beans, asparagus, artichokes,

broccoli, zucchini

One starchy vegetable or grain — butternut or acorn squash, potato,

millet, whole-wheat pasta

Tomato sauce (unsalted) permitted

Research studies from around the world confirm that this ap-

proach is effective, though I admit the research is scant, especially in

this country.'^12 There is simply no interest. However, all the studies

that have been done are predictably positive and document im-

provement in blood inflammatory markers, as well as patient symp-

toms. I see this occur on a daily basis.

Here are the main ways to increase the possibility of obtaining

remission or improvement in patients with autoimmune diseases:

1. A strict plant-based (vegan), dairy-free, wheat-free, and gluten-
   free diet is usually necessary; a lower-protein diet is helpful.


2. A high nutrient-per-calorie density with caloric restriction suf-
   ficient to obtain a normal weight is essential.


3. Check the arachidonic acid and DHA levels with an essential
   fatty acid profile; a blood test that can be ordered through
   Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory is often helpful. If the
   fatly acid balance is abnormal, supplementation with omega-