Leafy Vegetables
Nutritionally, leafy greens have diverse micronutrient and phytonutrient profiles, but they all tend to be low in …
Baking Ingredients
Yes, you can bake and enjoy treats on Nutrivore! Not only is sugar in moderation absolutely fine from a health …
Carotenoids
Carotenoids are a diverse group of fat-soluble phytonutrients that are responsible for giving fruits and vegetables …
Magnesium
Why care about getting enough magnesium from our diets?
Magnesium is an essential mineral needed by every cell in the …
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Why care about getting enough vitamin B2 (riboflavin) from our diets?
Riboflavin (or vitamin B2) is a vitamin that …
Sea Vegetables
Sea vegetables, also known as edible seaweeds, are truly powerhouses in terms of nutrition and health-promoting …
Vitamin D
Why care about getting enough vitamin D from our diets?
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and steroid hormone with …
Dairy Products
Dairy products are a great source of calcium and complete protein, although studies show only small benefits to health …
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Why care about getting enough vitamin B12 (cobalamin) from our diets?
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that …
Herbs & Spices
Herbs and spices do so much more than flavor our food! As concentrated sources of beneficial phytonutrients, they …
Dietary Diversity
Studies show that the more different foods we eat (preferably whole or minimally processed), the better! This is called …
Saturated Fats
A saturated fatty acid is one in which all the bonds between carbon atoms in the entire hydrocarbon chain are single …
What Is Nutrivore?
Nutrivore is a revolutionary approach to nutrition that redefines healthy eating by focusing on nutrient sufficiency …
Lysine
Lysine is an essential amino acid (meaning we must obtain it from food) that’s used as a building block for protein. …
Chromium
Why care about getting enough chromium from our diets?
Chromium is an essential trace mineral that mostly exists in the …
Potassium
Why care about getting enough potassium from our diets?
Potassium is an essential mineral that functions as an …
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Why care about getting enough vitamin B1 (thiamin) from our diets?
Thiamin (sometimes spelled thiamine, and also …
Stearic Acid
Stearic acid is a long-chain fatty acid abundant in the modern diet; it can be partially converted to the …
Copper
Why care about getting enough copper from our diets?
Copper is a trace mineral that’s essential for all living …
Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a type of saturated fat composed of at least two medium-chain fatty acids. Their …
Vitamin A
Why care about getting enough vitamin A from our diets?
Vitamin A is actually a group of fat-soluble retinoids with …
Sodium
Why care about getting enough sodium from our diets?
Sodium is an essential mineral that functions as an electrolyte, …
Collagen
Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies, accounting for approximately 30% of all our proteins. It’s also our …
Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are unique fats produced by the bacterial fermentation of carbohydrates in the gut, with …