Natural Therapies Research Board

Consensus Report
on Basic Health and Nutrition

We surveyed hundreds of nutrition research articles and interviewed 327 natural nutritionists to develop a  Consensus Report on Basic Health and Nutrition.  These research articles were all published by reputable scientists in peer-reviewed journals.  This eliminates marketing propaganda in favor of good science. 

We also eliminated research funded by pharmaceutical companies debunking natural products and promoting toxic chemicals as the cure for all things.  We believe pharmaceutical companies intentionally do not publish any research showing any natural products to be nutritious and healthy.  But we also believe pharmaceutical publish false and misleading research results concerning natural foods. 

The Consensus is divided into four parts and twenty - two sections.  We suggest you start at the beginning, but you may give yourself permission to start anyplace you want.

Consensus Report on Basic Health and Nutrition - Part One

  1. Consume 5-7 servings of vegetables daily
  2. Consume 4-5 servings of fruit daily
  3. Consume 2-3 servings of berries daily
  4. Consume 2-3 servings of nuts (or seeds) daily
  5. Consume 1 tablespoon of fish or flax seed oil every day

Consensus Report on Basic Health and Nutrition - Part Two

  1. Consume 2-3 servings of protein daily
  2. Use spices and condiments as desired
  3. Consume moderate amounts of honey, vinegar, wine and beer
  4. Make certain you consume enough fiber
  5. Drink enough water for your body weight each day

Consensus Report on Basic Health and Nutrition -Part Three

  1. Eliminate or consume limited amounts of grain
  2. Eliminate non-organic milk and milk products
  3. Eliminate refined sugars and artificial sweeteners
  4. Eliminate hydrogenated or trans fats from your diet

Consensus Report on Basic Health and Nutrition - Part Four

  1. Eliminate artificial vitamins from your diet
  2. Eliminate over-the-counter drugs from your diet

  3. Eliminate caffeine from your diet

  4. Eliminate nicotine from your diet

  5. If your family has a history of heart disease

  6. If your family has a history of cancer

  7. If your family has a history of diabetes

  8. If your family has a history of dementia or Alzheimer's


Suggestions Based on the Consensus Report