Yhn HealthNutrition first seen 4 d ago, last 39 min ago, peak #7
Fruits and Vegetables 50% Less Nutritious Than in the 1960s
A new report covered by The Independent claims that fruits and vegetables contain roughly half the nutrients they did in the 1960s, with declining soil quality cited as the main cause. Commenters are debating the evidence, questioning how nutrient density is measured and whether modern farming practices, crop varieties, or measurement differences explain the apparent decline.
Why now: Claims about a dramatic drop in the nutritional value of everyday food naturally alarm readers and spark debate about industrial agriculture and soil health.
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- Fruits and Vegetables 50% Less Nutritious Than in the 1960s · karakoram · 39
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