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Jul 30
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123 | Carnivore. Omnivore… Nutrivore? Ho...

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN
About this episode

Today’s episode will change how you think (and talk) about food. Instead of obsessing over calories or cutting carbs, what if we taught patients to focus on nutrient density?

I’m joined by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, bestselling author of Nutrivore. You’ll learn how to shift the conversation from restriction to addition—and give patients permission to enjoy their food and improve their health.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to explain nutrient density in 60 seconds (using a car analogy your patients will love)
  • The 5 foods to focus on first—without overwhelming your patients
  • What to say when a patient claims healthy eating is “too expensive” or “not for them”
  • Why “eat less, move more” can actually backfire—and how to reframe weight conversations
  • One tiny habit that can radically improve a patient’s nutrient intake 

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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.

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