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With a heavy heart, we share the news of Dr. John McDougall’s passing. A visionary physician and author, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor and friend, Dr. McDougall died peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 22nd, at the age of 77.
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With a heavy heart, we share the news of Dr. John McDougall’s passing. A visionary physician and author, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor and friend, Dr. McDougall died peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 22nd, at the age of 77.
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Fruits and Vegetables

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Vegetables are too low in calories to serve as the centerpiece of your meals, but can be added without restriction. Fruits – because they are high in simple sugars – should generally be limited to 3 servings a day as they’re tasty and easy to over-consume.

Familiar Fruits and Vegetables are too numerous to list. Try adding some of these unfamiliar ones for variety.

Fruits:

  • Carambola
  • Papaya
  • Cherimoy
  • Persimmon
  • Guava
  • Pomegranate
  • Kiwifruit
  • Passion Fruit
  • Kumquat
  • Pumelo
  • Loquat
  • Quince
  • Lychee
  • Soursop
  • Mango


Vegetables:

  • Jicama
  • Arugula
  • Kale
  • Bok Choy
  • Kohlrabi
  • Broccoli De Rabe
  • Radicchio
  • Burdock
  • Salsify
  • Celeriac (Celery Root)
  • Sprouts (Alfalfa, Lentil, Mung Bean, Wheat)
  • Chicory (Curly Endive)
  • Swiss Chard
  • Cocozelle
  • Taro Root
  • Collard Greens
  • Turban Squash
  • Daikon
  • Water Chestnuts
  • Endive
  • Watercress
  • Jerusalem Artichoke (Sunchoke)
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