Decline in nutritional quality of food
- Reduced nutrients in fresh foods
Incidence
Three studies of historical food composition have shown 5-40% declines in some of the minerals in fresh produce, and another study found a similar decline in our protein sources (Davis D R., Declining fruit and vegetable nutrient composition: What is the evidence? American Society of Horticultural Science (February 1, 2009).
Claim
The diet of developed countries consist of adulterated and denatured foods, from which the most precious essential factors have been removed by colouring, bleaching, heating and preserving.
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World problems
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(E) Emanations of other problems
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English
Last update
Nov 30, 2022