Is Our Food Becoming Less Nutritious?

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Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

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🗓️ 27 August 2024

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

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. Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok ------ 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:42.8	Today, I'm going to be talking about a topic I am so excited about because it's going to have a
0:47.0	radical impact on your health. We're going to be talking about the nutrient density of your food
0:51.8	and the nutrient density of our soil. Think about this.
0:54.5	Did you know that certain produce like a tomato or an apple 50 to 70 years ago might have had in
1:03.3	some cases double the nutrients as today? So what's happening is when you're eating broccoli and
1:09.9	spinach and you're thinking you're doing
1:11.3	great eating vegetables and and nuts and seeds and fruits and you think, hey, I'm doing really good.
1:18.8	I'm getting lots and lots of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants here.
1:21.7	You might only be getting half of what your body needs because our soil is so depleted. Think about this. If our soil
1:30.2	doesn't have nutrients, your food doesn't have nutrients. So in this episode, I'm going to go through
1:36.6	exactly how you can make up the differences, where to buy your produce. In fact, I'll go through
1:41.5	what's better locally grown, homegrown,
1:44.6	or organically grown. I'll talk about it. There even is a difference between organic and
1:48.7	conventional in most cases and how you can make sure you are getting every nutrient you need.
1:54.3	Because here's the reality. If you have one single nutrient deficiency, it can cause a health
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