
How many of us grew up learning the food pyramid... grains on the bottom, followed by fruits and vegetables, dairy, protein, and fats on the top. I was raised on the idea that if you follow the pyramid, your body will get the nutrition it needs to be healthy. I am not going to delve into the validity of the pyramid; however, what is interesting to me is the nutritional value of the food we eat TODAY.
Consider this...
- "The quality of our food is declining with mass farming, soil quality issues, transportation and artificial ripening. Plus, our food now contains other chemicals like preservatives and pesticides that may affect our health."
- "According to the USDA and Nutrition Security Institute, the amount of calcium in an apple before 1992 has now decreased by 50%. That’s means you would have to consume two apples to get the same amount of calcium."
- "How about chicken? Not so good either… The amount of Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and other minerals has decreased by 60% or more over the last 18 years."
- "...if you are getting enough vitamins and minerals from your food, you may be eating too much. Talk about a catch 22!"
So, an apple a day is a start, but don't forget a high quality multi-vitamin.
Source Supplemental Science
I take one. And I completely got off HBP meds from mineral supplements (calc & mag) supervised by an actual MD. Good nutrition IS the best medicine even when you can't get it directly from food.
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