It may be true that there are more distinct and varied thoughts, considerations, and viewpoints about the link between nutrition and health than any other subject. Eating well is considered absolutely vital to some, mildly interesting to others, and a mere frivolity to many. Given the overwhelming amount of information and extremely diverse advice available on the subject, it is easy to understand the variance of opinion. Add to that the different nutritional requirements of each of us, and each of our personal preferences in foods, and there is no more mystery connected to the vast difference of opinion.Of course, nutrition is vital to our bodies as water is to plants. It is what feeds and supports our body, our home while we are alive here on earth. Every body has certain nutritional requirements that must be adequately met on a regular basis in order to have that body operate well and repair itself when injured or overused. But what does that mean? Does it mean that we must resign ourselves to a diet of tofu and bean sprouts forever, in order to be healthy? Not at all.Being a Doctor of Nutrition for more than 15 years now, I have helped countless people heal their bodies and overcome maladies ranging from mild fatigue to life-threatening cirrhosis of the liver. Bodies will heal themselves. This is widely known and is agreed upon in most health sciences. Given the proper tools, the required nutrients, the body will heal and thrive. However, experience has taught me more than just the simple rules of nutrition and health. There’s more to it. Much more!