The 4◊Score™

As introduced on our home page, the Nutrition Star represents Project Simplify Health’s healthy dietary recommendations.  We’ll discuss it in more detail here.

Since the Nutrition Star is essentially made up of five diamonds, we call the four healthy diamonds “4-Diamond (4◊) Foods.”  The percentage of the calories in something you eat that comes from 4◊Foods is called the “4◊Score™.”  For example, any food product or meal that is made up completely (100%) of 4◊Foods (i.e., contains no “Whatever!” – see below) has a 4◊Score = 100.

However, although it’s always wise to get a good variety, you do not have to obsess about getting 20% from each diamond of the 4◊Foods.  We believe in “The 4:1 Rule” – that as long as you get >80% of your calories from 4◊Foods, you can play with the other <20% (Whatever!), the latter being overwhelmed (neutralized) by the sheer micronutrient/phytochemical power of the former.  And the higher you go above 80%, the better your health and weight loss success!

Imagine what would happen to the health of every individual in the nation (it would improve!) if packaged product manufacturers and restaurants began to list the 4◊Scores of all of their products and menu items!  It would sure make it easier to develop healthier eating habits and better manage one’s health and weight long-term! We warmly invite restaurants to create a separate 4◊Menu.

Click Nutrition Star for details