Along with garlic, they contain organosulfur compounds with anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties.

These stabilize blood sugar and feed beneficial gut bacteria, which comprise 70% of the immune system.

The book contends that antibiotics and cold medicines are often "quick fixes" that treat symptoms rather than causes and can disrupt vital gut microbes.

If you are developing a paper based on this book, consider these central themes: Fuhrman's formula for health states that health ( ) is determined by nutrients ( ) divided by calories ( ). A high nutrient-to-calorie ratio is the primary goal.

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