#343: Debunking Diet Myths: How to Eat for Long-Term Health and Happiness with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne

Discover how to break free from diet culture and nourish your body confidently. Joined by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, we unravel pervasive nutrition myths and dive deep into the science of nutrient-dense eating through her revolutionary Nutrivore philosophy. Learn how to shift from restrictive diets to a sustainable, health-focused approach to food that prioritizes quality over quantity.

We discuss the pitfalls of fad diets, the psychological impacts of food restriction, and how fear-based marketing exploits our insecurities. Dr. Ballantyne also shares practical tips on crafting balanced, nutrient-rich meals that support long-term health while honoring your food preferences. Plus, we tackle hot-button topics like continuous glucose monitors, protein myths, and the importance of eating the rainbow.

Whether you're seeking to debunk common nutrition myths or embrace a healthier relationship with food, this episode equips you with the knowledge and tools to thrive.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Nutrient-dense eating strategies

• Debunking common nutrition myths

• Breaking free from diet culture

• Balanced meal planning tips

• Long-term health through nutrition

Show Notes:

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Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD is 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. She 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. Dr. Sarah began her career as a science communicator and health educator when she launched her original website in 2011. 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. 

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