Nutrivore

Ditch diet culture and get the most nutrients from your food with the no-guilt, personalized, and exciting new science that will change how you think about food and nourishment, from New York Times bestselling author Dr. Sarah Ballantyne. Almost all of us are missing essential vitamins and minerals from our diets that leave us feeling unwell and unable to achieve our health goals--even those of us who take our daily multi, buy organic produce, or have tried to kick-start our health with different dietary habits. Now, bestselling author Dr. Sarah Ballantyne throws all of that out the window in favor of a simple yet radical idea: choose foods to meet our nutritional needs. Unlock health and vitality with Nutrivore, a transformative guide that navigates the world of nutrition, dispels diet myths, and empowers you to embrace a nutrient-focused lifestyle tailored to your unique needs. Nutrivore is a paradigm shifting, comprehensive approach to nutrition that includes: -An easy-to-follow plan for getting the full spectrum of nutrients we all need to reach our health goals, focusing on twelve foundational food families. -Definitive science that identifies foods rich in the nutrients that treat common symptoms and ailments. -Comprehensive lists of foods and pain points that you can use to craft your own unique eating plan, such as eating magnesium-rich leafy greens to help with headaches, potassium-packed sweet potatoes to help lower blood pressure, or molasses loaded with calcium to relieve PMS. With no food off-limits, Nutrivore is a permissive dietary structure, emphasizing nutrient-rich selections compatible with your preferred diet or anti-diet, that can reduce your risk of future health problems and help alleviate the symptoms you're currently facing--so you can finally start feeling good every day.

"This is a wonderful book about food as medicine. Dr. Sarah summarizes the current nutrition research in an engaging narrative, chock full of interesting tidbits, historical anecdotes, and practical advice." --Dr. Terry Wahls, author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, "In Nutrivore, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne pioneers a revolutionary approach to nutrition, focusing on the power of nutrient-dense eating. Sarah's adept connection of 27 essential nutrients to a spectrum of health issues provides actionable solutions for everything from PMS to diabetes, making it a valuable resource for all. Her detailed outline of 12 fundamental food groups demystifies nutrition, offering a diverse range of nutrient-rich choices. This book is a treasure trove for anyone eager to explore the profound impact of nutrition on our well-being."--JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet

New York Times bestselling author and renowned health expert, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD, creates educational resources to help people improve their day-to-day diet and lifestyle choices, empowered and informed by the most current evidence-based scientific research. Dr. Sarah began her career as a science communicator and health educator when she launched her original website in 2011. On this platform, Dr. Sarah combined her background in medical research with her experience using diet and lifestyle to lose 120 pounds while mitigating a dozen diagnosed health conditions to create a wealth of educational resources and amass an audience of millions. Since then, Dr. Sarah has continued to follow the science--diving deep into immune health, metabolic health, gut microbiome health, nutritional sciences, and the compelling evidence for health at any size--while also observing the harm of healthism, diet culture, dogmatic misinformation, and predatory marketing. With Nutrivore, Dr. Sarah seeks to create a positive and inclusive approach to dietary guidance, based in science and devoid of dogma, using nutrient density and sufficiency as its basic principles: nourishment, not judgment.