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Sarah Ballantyne, PhD
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Founder of Nutrivore 🍏 | PhD Scientist
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November 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
…as well as the risk of mortality in cases of kidney disease and diabetes.

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, and whole grains naturally contain a wide diversity of fiber types. Another reason why a diverse, plant-forward diet is protective!
November 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
…Alcohol has an overall neutral effect on health (although increases risk of some cancers) for occasional drinkers, but risk of heart disease, cancer and all-cause mortality starts ticking up for low-volume drinkers, and is higher the more you imbibe.
November 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Decaf?
With coffee and tea some of the phytonutrients are stripped out in the decaffeination process, but still have a good amount of nutrients.

Herbal teas like chamomile, are not 'true' tea, but they are beneficial.
November 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Eating these foods with vitamin C can increase iron absorption.

The top food sources of vitamin C are: citrus fruits, kiwis, berries, red peppers, guavas, papayas, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, cantaloupe, and leafy greens.
November 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Regular tea drinkers (3 to 6 cups per day) show lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, dementia, and even depression. Coffee offers similar benefits, lowering risk of conditions like Parkinson’s, liver disease, and cardiovascular disease when enjoyed in moderation.
November 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Your body’s needs go up with higher activity levels, hot or humid weather, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and certain medical conditions. Instead of fixating on a specific number, it’s often better to tune into your body’s cues. Thirst and urine color are reliable indicators.
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
That might sound like a lot, but this includes all beverages (yes, even coffee and tea) as well as the water naturally found in foods. Fruits, veggies & soups can actually provide up to 20% of your daily fluid needs.
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
According to current research, adult men need about 13 cups (around 3 liters or 101 ounces) of total fluid per day, while adult women need about 9 cups (about 2.2 liters or 74 ounces).
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
These are the nutrients found in seafood that are hardest to get from other sources, so here are some options. (% DV per serving)
EPA+DHA - Seaweed (nori) 26%
Selenium - Brazil nuts 976%
Zinc - Edamame 12%
November 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM