Studies demonstrate that even those who make a conscious effort to eat a balanced diet still fall short in essential nutrients. For at least 10 essential nutrients, more than half of the US population fails to meet dietary requirements. Over 90% of Americans do not obtain sufficient nutrients from their food intake.
Some startling statistics include: * 100% of the population lacking sufficient vitamin D
* 98% lacking potassium
* 96% lacking vitamin E
* 90% lacking B-9 These deficiencies can have serious consequences… particularly for women over 40, who may experience symptoms such as lack of sleep, brain fog, bone and muscle ___ due to low nutrient levels.
Ballantyne’s new book, Nutrivore, provides a healthy eating philosophy that aims to solve deficiencies, “end cravings,” “and promote weight ___.” Rather than following a restrictive diet, the approach focuses on increasing the nutrient density of one’s current diet by incorporating “nutrivore” principles. Information for this article was obtained from Julie Ballantyne… author of the book Nutrivore.
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“Almost everyone’s diet is falling short of the mark in terms of meeting their nutritional needs — and not just a small differential that can be easily made up with a multivitamin,” says Ballantyne, author of the new book Nutrivore . And deficiencies are getting worse every year, due to our ultra-processed food supply that can leave us nutritionally bankrupt.
The New York Times bestselling author adds, “Sure, there’s a statistical possibility that you’re the magic rainbow unicorn with the perfect nutrient-dense diet. But I’m going to hedge my bets based on a wealth of scientific studies that demonstrate that even people who are incredibly intentional about every bite still end up falling short of essential nutrients.”
