Nutrivore The radical new science for getting the nutrients you need from the food you eat

Sarah Ballantyne

Book - 2024

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.

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Published
New York : Simon Element 2024.
Language
English
Main Author
Sarah Ballantyne (author)
Edition
First Simon Element hardcover edition
Physical Description
xvii, 379 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [323]-366) and index.
ISBN
9781668031612
  • Introduction
  • Part 1. Why Nutrivore?
  • 1. You're Not Getting Enough Nutrients
  • What Are Nutrients and Why Do They Matter?
  • Prevalence of Nutrient Deficiency and Insufficiency
  • Eating Habits That Reduce Nutrients
  • The Problem with Weight-Loss Diets
  • Don't Waste Your Money on Multivitamins
  • The Limited Benefits of Fortified Foods
  • Ditch the Guilt
  • 2. Fix Your Diet (and Health) with Nutrivore
  • How Nutrient Insufficiency Contributes to Disease Development
  • Health Impacts beyond Food
  • You Keep Using That Term: All-Cause Mortality
  • The Nutrivore Philosophy
  • Nutrivore Is a Diet Modifier
  • Risk Is a Volume Knob, Not a Light Switch
  • 3. The Nutrivore Score
  • The Scientific Backdrop for the Nutrivore Score
  • What Goes into the Nutrivore Score Calculation
  • Insight from the Nutrivore Score
  • How to Use the Nutrivore Score
  • The Top One Hundred Nutrivore Score Foods
  • 4. Easy Steps to Nutrivore
  • Choose Mostly Whole Foods
  • Big Benefits from a Diverse Diet
  • Eat the Rainbow of Fruits and Veggies
  • The Nutrivore Meal Map
  • Part 2. Nutrients and Your Health
  • 5. Mighty Macronutrients: Protein, Carbs, and Fat
  • Macronutrients 101
  • Joint Pain? Try Eating More Collagen
  • The "Longevity Vitamin" Isn't Actually a Vitamin, It's Ergothioneine
  • Gut Health Concerns? Fantastic Fiber and Ferments
  • Olé, Olé, Olé, Oleic Acid to Lower Cholesterol
  • Fish for Thought: How EPA and DHA Improve Cognition and Brain Health
  • Hydration Motivation: Preventing Kidney Stones
  • Balanced Macronutrients: What Does That Even Mean?
  • 6. Magnificent Minerals
  • PMS as a Consequence of Calcium Insufficiency
  • Head Pounding? Think Magnesium
  • High Blood Pressure? Potassium Is Your New Best Friend
  • Chromium Deficiency Could Underlie Type 2 Diabetes
  • Selenium for Thyroid Health
  • More Zinc Could Mean Fewer Infections
  • Careful Not to Go Overboard
  • Marvelous Minerals Cheat Sheet
  • 7. Vital Vitamins
  • Vitamin B 6 for Menopause Insomnia and Depression
  • Vitamin B 9 for a Healthy Pregnancy
  • Fatigued, Forgetful, or Foggy? You Might Need More Vitamin B 12
  • Feeling Stressed? More Vitamin C Can Help
  • Vitamin E for Seasonal Allergies
  • Vitamin K, Osteoporosis, and Bone Fracture Risk
  • Valuable Vitamins Cheat Sheet
  • 8. Phenomenal Phytonutrients
  • Sore? Leverage the Painkilling Properties of Anchocyanins
  • Catechins Can Reduce Risk and Alleviate Symptoms of Autoimmune Disease
  • Betalains Will Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals
  • Carotenoids Improve Age-Related Eye Diseases and Vision
  • Reduce Cancer Risk with Organosulfur Compounds
  • Want to Maximize Phytonutrients? Spice It Up!
  • Eat the Rainbow, Revisited in Chart Form
  • Part 3. Nutrivore in Practice
  • 9. Nutrivore Foundational Foods
  • The Twelve Foundational Food Families
  • Food Groups through the Nutrivore Lens
  • Learning to Like Healthy Foods
  • Nutrivore Foundational Foods Cheat Sheet
  • 10. Busting Myths About What, When, and How to Eat
  • Frozen Foods Are Great Options
  • Canned Foods Are Healthy and Safe
  • But Aren't Animal Foods Bad?
  • It's Totally Okay to Eat Nonorganic Foods
  • Meat, Dairy, and Egg Quality: Is It Worth the Price?
  • Seafood Safety, Sustainability, and Selection
  • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil vs. Vegetable Oils
  • The Myth of Plant Toxins
  • The Dose Makes the Poison
  • Does It Matter When You Eat?
  • Raw vs. Cooked Foods
  • 11. Applying Nutrivore Principles
  • Eight Easy Steps to Nutrivore Cheat Sheet
  • The Number One Way to Be a Nutrivore: Cook at Home
  • Nutrivore on a Budget
  • The Nutrivore Weekly Serving Matrix
  • Make Nutrivore a Habit
  • Serving Size Cheat Sheet
  • 12. Nutrient-Dense Master Recipes
  • Egg-cellent Frittata (or Egg Muffins)
  • Never-Boring Breakfast Hash
  • Beyond Basic Breakfast Smoothie
  • Hearty Any-Season Soup
  • The Perfect Sandwich
  • Dynamite Dinner Salad
  • Sheet Pan Fish Gremolata and Veggies
  • Any-Day Roast and Veggies
  • DIY Stir-Fry
  • Slow Cooker Customizable Carnitas
  • Sneaky Veggie Pasta
  • T-oat-ally Great Muffins
  • Fifteen Nutrient-Dense Snacks
  • Appendix A. Seventeen Tips for Healthy and Sustainable Weight Loss on Nutrivore
  • Appendix B. The Link between Nutrients, Diseases, and Symptoms
  • Appendix C. Food Family Average Nutrivore Scores
  • Appendix D. Alphabetical List of Nutrivore Scores
  • Acknowledgments
  • Notes
  • Index