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May I ask you a quick question? Why, in todays information laden society, is nutrition becoming more difficult, conflicting, and downright confusing? From the 3 food groups, to the food pyramid, to the ANDI score, figuring out what to eat seems only to be getting more difficult. In my lifetime, I have seen the federal government completely change its dietary recommendation system on 3 separate occasions. When I walk through the bookstore, I intentionally look through the diet and nutrition section just to see how many are there, and it never ceases to amaze me the literally thousands of books on the subject. Its no wonder Americans and Europeans are becoming progressively more obese, while rural Chinese people who eat a diet high in carbohydrates and fat manage to live longer, more healthy lives.
The bottom line is that the ANDI score, is a micronutrient based score, which means it takes into consideration things like vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, but doesnt consider macronurients, IE protein, fat, carbohydrate. According to Dr. Furman, The more macronutrients we eat, the shorter our life span. The more micronutrients you eat, the longer your life span. Im fairly certain the Omega 3 example I gave above thoroughly disproves that premise, but here is another: walnuts. Walnuts are loaded with healthy omega 3s, as well as cholesterol lowering sterols, complete proteins, and b vitamins. Yet, they are ranked only slightly ahead of white potatoes?
Vitamin B-12 Dietary Folate Alpha-carotene Vitamin K (phylloquinone) Equivalents Beta-carotene Vitamin C Choline Beta-cryptoxanthin Thiamin Lycopene Riboflavin
Also, according to his website, the ANDI score was recently revised: Since the original calculation of the ANDI scores new information has come to light regarding certain beneficial phytochemicals, such as angiogenesis inhibitors, organosulfides, isothiocyanates, and aromatase inhibitors. Dr. Fuhrman has incorporated this information into a revised algorithm that more accurately reflects the nutritional value of each food. The bottom line is that the list of phytochemicals in food, and our understanding of phytochemicals changes everyday. Without knowing the weights placed on each of them within
the ANDI score algorithm, how do we know we are eating the best food for our genetics, and specific health conditions? Ultimately, youd have to research each of the items on the list individually, which limits its value.
However, the problem is the solution to the problem engages consumers in an act of disinformation. It ultimately teaches people imbalanced, uninformed, and lazy food selection habits. By giving people a list of foods which are low-calorie / nutrient dense, and calling them the most nutritious, you remove the impetus to understand what exactly is being put into your body. At the highest level, nutrition should be easy. For instance, eat the widest variety of multicolored vegetables and fruits, wild organic caught sea fish, lean cuts of range fed beef and poultry, and various nuts, seeds, and legumes. If people could follow that advice, a nutrient scale would not be necessary!
In my next article, I will show you how this list can be a useful tool in your overall nutrition plan!