Nutrient density
For foundation of any strategy to maximize nutrient intake
The experts we follow agree on this.
Nutrient-dense foods are a strongly supported foundation for any diet.
Who is behind it
Voices including a nutritional sciences PhD, a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator and a registered nutritional therapist.
How strong the research is
Backed by some published research, and by what the experts see in practice.
In their words
“most people are deficient in not just one but several micronutrients... we're dealing with a pretty severe epidemic of nutrient deficiencies and one that's completely underrecognized”
a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator
A more nutrient-dense diet may help improve delta-6 desaturase activity if deficiencies exist.
Most health problems stem from being well fed but undernourished due to high intake of ultra-processed, nutrient-poor foods.
Quality trumps quantity; real food sends proper signals to your brain and changes body composition when hormones optimize.
a registered nutritional therapistown brandA nutrient dense lifestyle supports thyroid function which is key in managing premenstrual syndrome symptoms.
To maximize nutrient intake for health
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The research beneath it
- Priority Micronutrient Density in Foods.Frontiers in nutrition, 2022
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