Nutrivore Newsletter

Forgetful? Blue and purple foods might help.

Anthocyanins for learning and memory, tips for eating dessert in moderation, and my great-great-grandmother’s Rhubarb Coffee Cake!

Mar 5 • Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

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February 2026

Nutrients for High Blood Pressure

Learn about 16 nutrients that affect our blood pressure, and which foods supply them.

Feb 26 • Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

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Overnight oats and muesli have even more benefits?

Beta-glucan fiber for metabolic health, oats, tips for upping fiber, and my recipe for Double Berry Swiss Oatmeal recipe

Feb 19 • Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

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Head pounding? Think vitamin B6!

Vitamin B6 for migraines, how to calculate your daily protein, and Barbecue Chicken Thighs with Arugula Pesto

Feb 12 • Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

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Nutrients for Type 2 Diabetes

Learn about 20 nutrients that lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and which foods supply them.

Feb 5 • Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

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Invite your friends to read Nutrivore Newsletter

Get special benefits for referring your friends to the Nutrivore Newsletter!

Feb 1 • Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

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January 2026

The alpha of carotenoids is α-carotene.

Alpha-carotene for healthy aging, my recipe for Pumpkin Chili, and what counts as a root vegetable!

Jan 29 • Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

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Lettuce can make you sleepy?

Lactucarium, lettuce soup, and how to focus food choice after a bad night's sleep.

Jan 22 • Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

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Pistachios can spontaneously combust!

Quercetin, pistachios, making salads yummy, and my Fig and Pistachio Salad recipe

Jan 15 • Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

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Why are dried apricots way higher in potassium than fresh?

Potassium for stroke prevention, dried apricots, shifting focus away from weight loss, and my recipe for Shaved Brussels Salad

Jan 8 • Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

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Sore after a workout? You can’t beat beets.

Betalains for muscle recovery, New Year's resolutions, and why my recipe Balsamic Roasted Beets is great for people who don’t like beets!

Jan 1 • Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

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December 2025

The #1 nutrient to prevent kidney stones

Calcium for kidney stones, feta, my favorite recipe for Greek Salad, and the best way to store tomatoes!

Dec 25, 2025 • Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

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