Nutrient depletion refers to the loss of nutrients and micro nutrients in the most basic of places. The soil in which they grow our food. Over the past 50-60 years. The number of nutrient including Protein, B vitamin, calcium, iron and magnesium has decreased dramatically in our crops. Modern food loses its nutrients. The main culprits in this disturbing nutritional trend is soil depletion. Modern intensive agricultural method has stripped increasing amount of nutrient from the soil in which the food we eat grow. In the last 3 to 4 decades the amount of nutrient in food items has considerably decreased. Protein, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron and vitamin C are no longer available in cereals, fruits and vegetables as they used to be.
| Minerals | Vegetables | Fruits |
| Sodium | -49 | -29 |
| Potassium | -16 | -19 |
| Magnesium | -24 | -16 |
| Calcium | -46 | -16 |
| iron | -27 | -24 |
| Copper | -76 | -20 |
| Zinc | -59 | -27 |
70 Years of soil depletion
How can we reduce nutrient depletion?
By using natural fertilizers like cow manure return carbon directly back to the ground. In contrast, chemical fertilizers are produced in factories that contribute to greenhouse gas emission. Crop residue soil to allow nutrient replenishment.
The signs of nutrient depletion: -
- Severe hair loss
- Burning sensation in the feet or tongue
- Wounds are slow to heal
- Bone pain
- Irregular heart beat
- Night vision deteriorates
Prevention of nutrient depletion
Focus on the following foods to help boost vitamin and mineral intake
- Green leafy vegetables
- Orange and red produce
- Nuts and seeds
- Beans
- Whole grain
- Fatty fish
- Egg yolk
- Low fat dairy product
