ANDI score at Whole Foods (Rule #1 & #4)

During a stop at Whole Foods for lunch and a few groceries, I found a fun new tool for experiencing food and being proactive with your health. As the popular tv network stated during their campaign to increase the American awareness of everyday items "The more you know..." fits this scenario nicely. Whole Foods has adopted the "ANDI" (Aggregate Nutrient Density Index) Score to inform consumers in an analytical sense just how healthy your food choices are, especially by weight. This system was developed by Eat Right America's Chief Medical Officer, Joel Fuhrman, M.D..

We all know that lentils are good for us, but did you know they only have 1/6th of the nutrient density of brussel spouts? Now, don't let the chart lead you astray - some items are just more dense than others and offer similar amounts of nutrients per serving size. For example, you would not likely eat 4 ounces of spinach in a sitting as you may chicken - everything is relative and needs to be viewed from that perspective. Click here to learn more about this system from the Whole Foods website.