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Andrea Ballenthin Nutrition

I am a licensed clinical nutritionist who specializes in digestive disorders and hormone imbalances. To schedule appointments https://www.andreaballenthin.com

04/22/2026

Taking a moment to celebrate this beautiful earth on earth day today! Sharing a few highlights from this last year from Arizona to the North Shore of Minnesota, South Carolina to Hawaii.

04/14/2026

Are busy week nights getting in the way from eating healthy? Here is an easy weeknight meal - Beef and Quinoa Bowls. The fun thing is you can throw in what you have on hand. Here is what I used. Other great options would be peppers, walnuts, radish, broccoli, snap peas, pumpkin or sesame seeds, chicken or wild caught salmon.

Quinoa
Beef sirloin grass fed - marinated in lemon juice, oregano and garlic
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Olives
Feta cheese
Greens
Sprouts
Red onion

Lemon herb dressing
1/2 cup of olive oil
1 clove, garlic, grated
Juice a half a lemon
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Fresh basil

04/10/2026

Arugula might look like a simple leafy green, but it’s doing a lot behind the scenes 🌱

Arugula support the body’s natural detox pathways—especially liver function. Better liver support = better digestion, hormone balance, and inflammation control.

Arugula also helps stimulate stomach acid and bile flow, which can be incredibly supportive if you struggle with bloating, heaviness after meals, or sluggish digestion. That bitter taste? It’s actually a signal to your digestive system to wake up.

It’s also packed with vitamin K, folate, and antioxidants, supporting heart health, circulation, and cellular repair without being heavy or hard to digest.

✨ Easy ways to use arugula:
• Toss into salads with olive oil + lemon
• Add to warm dishes so it lightly wilts
• Blend into pesto or sauces
• Top soups, bowls, or eggs

If digestion feels slow or meals leave you feeling heavy, adding bitter greens like arugula can make a big difference.

03/13/2026

Great comfort food recipe, here is my version of pasta fagioli.

Sometimes I cook in larger batches to freeze, you may find you want to cut this recipe in half.

1 lb ground beef
1 lb Italian sausage
4 to 5 carrots peeled and chopped
1 onion
5 cloves grated garlic
5 stocks of celery
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon garlic powder
16 ounces crushed tomatoes
About 6 cup chicken stock- add more water as needed
2 cans, cannellini beans
Half a box of organic or gluten-free pasta
Several large handfuls of spinach
Salt and pepper taste

Brown meat and separate pan.

While meat is browning, chopped veggies, and sauté five minutes add garlic and cook for one more minute.

Add and spices, tomatoes and stock. Cook about 20 minutes.

Add in pasta, beans, and spinach. Cook another 10 to 12 minutes until pasta is ready.

Enjoy!!

01/19/2026

Adequate Vitamin D levels can help maintain a healthier lipid profile and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Key Findings:
Low Vitamin D is more common in women, smokers, alcohol drinkers, younger individuals, and those who don’t exercise.

High sdLDL-C levels are associated with low Vitamin D, hypertension, high BMI, and poor lipid profiles.

Regular exercise and higher Vitamin D levels are protective against atherogenic dyslipidemia..

Adequate levels are between 50-80 ng/mL

✨ Takeaway: Boost your Vitamin D levels with sunlight, supplements, and Vitamin D-rich foods like fish, eggs, and fortified milk to support heart health! 🐟🍳

Full article PMID: 33923190
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8145029/

01/15/2026

Beef isn’t just protein — it’s a hormone-supportive, energy-boosting, gut-friendly food.

The iron and B vitamins support steady energy and adrenal health, zinc and B12 help regulate hormones and immune function, and highly absorbable nutrients reduce stress on digestion.

When the gut can actually absorb nutrients, hormones and energy follow. Simple, nourishing foods like this matter more than we think.

Here is a full list of micronutrients found in beef:

Minerals
Iron (heme iron – highly absorbable)
Zinc
Selenium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Magnesium
Sodium
Copper
Manganese (small amounts)

Vitamins
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B6
Niacin (B3)
Riboflavin (B2)
Thiamin (B1)
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
Choline
Folate (small amounts)
Vitamin A (trace)
Vitamin E (trace)
Vitamin K2 (small amounts, higher in grass-fed)

Other Key Compounds
Creatine
Carnosine
Taurine
CoQ10
CLA (higher in grass-fed beef)

01/07/2026

Big news in nutrition today! The U.S. just unveiled a brand-new inverted food pyramid for 2025-2030, flipping the script on healthy eating. Unlike the old 1992 pyramid (heavy on grains/carbs at the base) or the MyPlate era, this one puts protein (meat, eggs), full-fat dairy (cheese!), veggies, and fruits at the widest top section – with ultra-processed foods, added sugars, and refined carbs minimized at the bottom.

It prioritizes whole, nutrient-dense foods and protein intake at every meal. To support hydration it emphasizes water and unsweetened beverages while limiting alcohol consumption.

This change can support better metabolism, reduce inflammation, and tackle chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. Real food over processed is a game-changer for population health!

What do you think of the upside-down pyramid?

12/18/2025

✨ Festive Gut-Healthy Mocktails ✨
If you want to celebrate this season without the bloat, blood sugar crashes, or next-day inflammation… give these festive mocktails a try. 🎄🥂

Each one is packed with functional ingredients like ginger for digestion, pomegranate for polyphenols, kombucha for probiotics, citrus for liver and immune support, and mineral-rich sparkling water to keep you hydrated.

A great easy option to enjoy a fun + festive drink without sacrificing how you feel.
Your gut (and hormones!) will thank you. ✨

Which one are you trying first?

12/10/2025

If you’ve been treating eczema only on the surface, this is your reminder that the real root cause often lives much deeper - in the gut. 👇🏼✨

Research shows that people with eczema commonly have intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”), dysbiosis, and immune activation in the GI tract. When the gut barrier becomes compromised, it can trigger inflammation throughout the body… including the skin.

This is why eczema often overlaps with bloating, food sensitivities, irregular digestion, or feeling inflamed after certain meals. Your skin is simply reflecting what’s happening internally. 💛

When you strengthen the gut barrier, support the microbiome, and identify hidden triggers like Staph aureus, H. pylori, yeast, or low beneficial bacteria, the skin barrier becomes calmer, stronger, and less reactive.

Healing eczema from the inside out is possible and stool testing gives us the roadmap.

If you’re ready to take a root-cause approach to your skin (instead of chasing flare-ups), I’d love to guide you.

✨ Click the link in my bio to learn about stool testing + gut-focused eczema support with a free strategy call.

Your gut and skin are always talking — let’s help them heal together. 💛

12/09/2025

Is your skin barrier broken?

Redness, sensitivity, dryness, breakouts, or that “everything burns when I put it on” feeling are classic signs your barrier is damaged — and it often starts deeper than the skin.

Chronic stress, low essential fatty acids, gut dysbiosis, and intestinal permeability can all weaken that protective layer.

Your skin barrier can heal with the right approach both inside and out.

Here are my favorite barrier-supporting products I recommend often:
✨GentleClean and Hydraberry (Clearstem) — deeply hydrating + calming, perfect for rebuilding moisture
✨ SIV — supports barrier repair + reduces inflammation beautifully
✨ After The Rain (Elaa) — soothing ozone balm that nourishes and calm reactive skin
✨TAHNYC - Oilless Oil Free Moisturizer
✨Body Bio Balance Oil and PC

And remember: healing the skin barrier isn’t just topical.
It’s gut health, stress support, nutrient density, + gentle skincare working together.

Do you have signs of these?

Support it, and it will rebalance!

Share this with someone who’s struggling with their skin. Follow for more information coming soon from my skin barrier sequence.

See link in profile for product discounts.

11/28/2025

Looking for holistic holiday gifts? Here are some of my favorites. Most have great sales through the weekend. Giving the gift of health is an investment that lasts longer than this season. Visit https://www.andreaballenthin.com/marketplace for a full list of my favorites.

The GI bundle is great for digestive support, especially for those with bloating and discomfort around meals.

Are there any gift ideas you would add?

11/26/2025

The holidays can be magical… but if you struggle with gut issues, they can also feel stressful, unpredictable, and hard to navigate.

You don’t need to avoid all your favorite foods or feel anxious around every gathering — you just need a strategy. 💛

These are some of the top tools I teach to navigate this time of year: regulate your nervous system first, keep blood sugar stable, bring a “safe” dish, support digestion intentionally, and give yourself permission to slow down. Small habits truly make the biggest difference in how your gut responds.

What have you tried?

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