Food for Thought
facts about our nutrition today

Did you know: On average, produce in grocery stores has traveled over 1,500 miles being a week or more old resulting in veggies losing an average of 50% of their nutrients.

The Fix: Growing and harvesting from your own garden helps preserve key nutrients, ensuring your family enjoys truly fresh and nutritious food.

Did you know: Just over 75% of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables tested contained pesticide residues, even after standard washing and peeling.

The Fix: Skip the pesticides in your garden by using natural pest remedies, so you get all the healthy benefits without any of the harmful chemicals.

Significant declines in nutrient density have been observed in many fruits and vegetables since the 1950s.
These declines are largely attributed to changes in agricultural practices, including increased crop yields, soil nutrient depletion, and faster harvesting and storage methods.
Vitamin C in spinach has decreased by approximately 50–70%, with calcium and iron also showing substantial declines.
Tomatoes have seen a 25–50% drop in vitamin C content.
Broccoli’s calcium and vitamin C levels have decreased by 20–50%.
Apples show a 30–50% reduction in vitamin C and smaller declines in calcium.
Carrots, potatoes, oranges, peas, and kale also show nutrient declines ranging from 15–50% in key vitamins and minerals.
The study highlights the importance of soil health and sustainable farming to maintain nutrient density in produce.

Davis, D. R., Epp, M. D., & Riordan, H. D. (2004). Changes in USDA Food Composition Data for 43 Garden Crops, 1950 to 1999. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 23(6), 669–682.https://doi.org/10.1080/07315724.2004.10719481

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