Is Our Food Becoming Less Nutritious?
The Hidden Crisis in Your Food: Nutrient Depletion and How to Fight Back
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Show Notes
Did you know that the fruits and vegetables on your plate may contain up to 50% fewer nutrients than they did just a few decades ago? In this eye-opening episode of the Dr. Josh Axe Show, we dive deep into the alarming trend of nutrient depletion in our food supply and explore practical solutions to ensure you're getting the nutrition your body needs.
Dr. Axe uncovers:
- The shocking statistics behind the decline in essential nutrients like calcium, iron, and vitamins in our produce
- How modern farming practices are stripping our soil of vital minerals and micronutrients
- Ancient biblical wisdom that aligns with cutting-edge sustainable agriculture techniques
- The power of regenerative farming to restore soil health and boost nutrient density
- Why your "healthy" diet might not be providing the nourishment you think it is
- The surprising connection between soil health and human health
- Practical tips for choosing nutrient-dense foods and supporting sustainable agriculture
Tune in to arm yourself with the knowledge to make informed food choices, support your health, and contribute to a more sustainable food system. You'll walk away with actionable strategies to optimize your nutrition and become part of the solution to this hidden crisis affecting us all.
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Links:
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15637215/
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8094536_Changes_in_USDA_Food_Composition_Data_for_43_Garden_Crops_1950_to_1999
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/soil-depletion-and-nutrition-loss/
- https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/folate
- https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/riboflavin
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23193625/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10084981/
- https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.960309/full
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-trace-elements-and-minerals
- https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminE-HealthProfessional/
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