Dr. Joel Fuhrman (President of the Nutritional Research Foundation, frequent guest on the Dr. Oz Show, and former competitive figure skater) coined the Health Equation: Health = Nutrients / Calories, abbreviated as H = N/C.  Some of you might be wondering “How is this equation relevant to me and my health?” That’s a good question, I’m glad you asked!  It means you should eat a high ratio of noncaloric nutrients (such as vitamins, minerals, fibers, etc) per calorie (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) consumed.  Let’s look at 2 caramel recipes (a traditional recipe and an alternative recipe that is equally delicious, but offers more nutrients) to demonstrate how the Health Equation can be applied in your life. [Read more…]