52: The Dangers of Restricting Your Diet | Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

Today I’m joined by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, the founder of Nutrivore.com and New York Times best-selling author of Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat. Dr. Sarah creates educational resources to help people improve their day-to-day diet and lifestyle choices, empowered and informed by the most current evidenced-based scientific research. 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. In our conversation today, Dr. Sarah and I discuss why nutrient deficiency is so common, how to consume the most nutrient-dense foods, the dangers of restrictive diets, and the optimal eating pattern to improve your health.  

What you'll learn from this episode:

• What “nutrivore” is and why this approach to nutrition is gaining traction
• The shocking truth about common nutrient deficiencies plaguing modern society
• Dangers of restrictive diets and why a more inclusive approach to nutrition may be the future of health
• Actionable strategies to overcome nutrient deficiencies and unlock your body's full potential
• The most nutrient-dense foods you should incorporate into your diet for optimal health
• Practical tips on how to create balanced, nutrient-rich meals

Suggested Resources:

• Follow Dr. Sarah Ballantyne Website | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube
• Order Dr. Sarah’s NEW BOOK, Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat
• How to Identify & Correct Nutrient Deficiencies Chris Kresser

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Chapters

• 2:48 Why are we so nutrient deficient?
• 7:40 The problem with restrictive diets
• 12:06 Restrictive diets & eating disorders
• 15:03 Multivitamins - worth it or not?
• 15:52 Nutrients we are most deficient in
• 18:42 Why nutrient deficiency does not stem from soil quality
• 21:49 Other factors that impact nutrient quality
• 25:17 Organic vs non-organic when it comes to nutrient composition
• 26:12 The one food that is less nutrient dense when grown organically
• 31:50 How to meet your nutritional needs
• 32:10 Nutrivore as a dietary philosophy
• 34:17 The 80/20 rule
• 36:56 Why eating a wide variety of foods can enhance nutrient consumption
• 38:33 Dietary diversity as a proxy for diet quality
• 39:38 The myth behind plant toxins & the problem with restrictive diets
• 44:22 The importance of looking at the whole food versus one of its concentrated compounds
• 48:12 Why looking at the context of dose is important
• 49:56 Fear mongering in the diet space
• 53:19 How often should we eat per day & how far apart
• 59:59 Dr. Ballantyne's thoughts on intermittent fasting