In this episode, Marianne sits down with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD—founder of Nutrivore.com and NY Times best-selling author of Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat. With Nutrivore, Dr. Sarah has created a positive and inclusive approach to dietary guidance based in science, using nutrient density and sufficiency as its basic principles.Dr. Sarah shares her approach to eating called "Nutrivore," which empowers us to enjoy our favorite foods while making small, nutrient-rich additions. Tune in as Marianne and Dr. Sarah explore why most people struggle to meet essential nutrient needs and how small dietary tweaks can lead to big health improvements and long-lasting wellness. They also delve into Dr. Sarah’s personal evolution in dietary philosophy, the importance of staying open to new information, and the role nutrition plays in combating diet-preventable diseases affecting millions today.In this episode, you’ll learn:What “Nutrivore” Means: Dr. Sarah explains her nutrient-focused approach to eating, which emphasizes nourishment without judgment.How to Eat What You Love, Nutrient-Rich: Discover how adding small nutrient-dense foods into your diet can boost your health without sacrificing enjoyment. Why it’s not about taking foods away; it’s about what we can add to make our diet nutrient-sufficient.The Impact of Small Changes: Why even a single daily serving of vegetables can have a measurable effect on your well-being.Diet and Disease Prevention: Dr. Sarah's insights on the staggering rates of diet-preventable diseases and how nutrient density could be a key part of the solution.Growth and Evolution in Nutrition: Dr. Sarah shares her journey of changing perspectives and embracing a positive, science-backed approach to dietary choices.Connect with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne:Website: Nutrivore.comBook: Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...