Nutrivore - by Sarah Ballantyne

About the Book

"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"--

Book Synopsis

The healthiest and easiest way to fix your diet without dieting, from New York Times bestselling author Dr. Sarah Ballantyne.

Why is it that so many of us, no matter what diet we try or how many supplements we take, feel so consistently tired, unwell, and unable to achieve our health goals? The answer is surprisingly simple: Almost all of us are missing essential vitamins and minerals in our daily diets. Enter Nutrivore, a flexible, no-guilt plan to get the nutrients you need while enjoying the foods you love. You can finally feel good every day, alleviate common symptoms and ailments, and effectively reduce your risk of everything from type 2 diabetes to cancer, heart disease to Alzheimer's disease, kidney stones to arthritis, anxiety to autoimmune disease, and more.

With no food off-limits, Nutrivore cuts through diet culture noise with clear, evidence-based guidance that emphasizes nutrient-dense selections that fit within your preferred diet or anti-diet. The goal is sustainable nutrition--embracing food for enjoyment, traditions, and convenience while adding essential nutrients so you can achieve lifelong healthy eating patterns without the on-again-off-again diet roller coaster.

Nutrivore combines groundbreaking insights with simple steps, including:

* A practical path to achieving optimal nutrition by highlighting twelve foundational food families.

* Definitive science identifying foods rich in the nutrients that treat common symptoms and ailments.

* Handy lists and guides to craft personalized eating plans, whether it's incorporating more magnesium-rich greens to lessen headaches, potassium-packed potatoes to lower blood pressure, or calcium-dense cheese to alleviate PMS.

In her signature positive and engaging style, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne empowers you with tools to implement a healthy diet regardless of your preferences, budget, location, or past behaviors. With Nutrivore, you can finally live free from food fear and stop wasting time, energy, and money on the latest fad diets or biohacking trends. This gentle and inclusive approach celebrates slow, sustainable habit changes, making it a long-lasting way to eat for vibrant health today and lifelong wellness.

Review Quotes

"Ditch the tracker, the scale, the counting, and the guilt in favor of a logical and flexible approach focused on getting more nutrients from the food we eat, i.e., Nutrivore."--Amy Myers, MD, New York Times Bestselling author of The Autoimmune Solution and The Thyroid Connection

"Dr. Ballantyne's book is a practical guide to nourishing ourselves well, filled with simple tips, interesting insights and information that encourages rather than scolds the reader into healthier eating habits. Her book goes beyond stale dietary advice and explains the what, how and why for eating a nutritious and diverse diet, where all foods are welcome."--Andrea Howe, CNC, founder of HoweWeLive.com

"Expertly blending nutritional science with practical dietary advice, Nutrivore is a must-read for anyone looking to address specific health concerns through food. This treasure trove of knowledge is a game-changer, offering a simple yet comprehensive guide to achieving optimal health through diet."--David Perlmutter, MD, Author, #1 New York Times bestseller, Grain Brain and Drop Acid

"Finally, a sensible and sustainable dietary approach focused on the nutrients our bodies need and the important foods we can add, instead of counting, measuring, obsessing and feeling deprived. Nutrivore is the solution you've been waiting for."--Dr. Josh Axe, author of Keto Diet

"Nutrivore is a practical guide that is rooted in science and positivity. Health is such a nuanced topic, and I'm impressed by the reader-friendly material that offers helpful tips for anyone looking to increase nutrition in their daily life."--Shana Minei Spence, MS, RDN, CDN, author of Live Nourished

"The diet wars are over and Nutrivore is the winner."--Sara Szal Gottfried MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure

"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

"Dr. Sarah has distilled so much complex and nuanced science into actionable and memorable advice. Nutrivore cheerfully and thoroughly sets a new set of flexible parameters that will make going to the grocery store less stressful and--dare I say--possibly even fun for readers who are exhausted by the restriction of healthy living."--Izabella Wentz, PharmD, Thyroid Pharmacist, NYT Bestselling Author

"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

About the Author

Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD, New York Times bestselling author and renowned health expert, 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 has created 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.