Do you think your family and taking vitamins and minerals in the form of tablets or capsules, or do you believe – as I did before – that a healthy diet provides all the nutrients you need?

Once upon a time it did. But thanks to the fruits of modern methods of agriculture and vegetables are not as nutritious as they were 60 years ago. In fact, according a scientific study, there was a severe drop in the amount of essential minerals in the foods we eat.

Research by nutritionist David Thomas, who based their conclusions on data from food composition – a comprehensive study of the contents of all major foods dating back to 1940 – showed that at present There are up to 75% less calcium and 93% less copper in fruit and vegetables a day.

The levels of important minerals such as phosphorus, iron, magnesium and potassium fell. And the beans, which contained a large amount of sodium crucial for the functioning of nerves and muscles, are now almost no trace of what it is.

Research has also shown that broccoli is 75% less calcium – vital for strengthening bones and teeth – but the core are 75% less magnesium, that protects against heart attacks, asthma and kidney stones. Spinach, famous for its source of iron, has been found that 60% of those under age 60.

The list is much more than that – including a loss of 93% copper watercress, calcium 74% of spring onions, 71% of Swedish iron, phosphorus by 47% potato, orange iron 67%, 62% of sodium from the avocados, 55% calcium from strawberries, Magnesium 45% of melons, 43% potassium fruit passion calcium 39% of raspberries, blackberries, 35% and 32% potassium rhubarb.

Thomas said he believed that reducing the mineral content of food was the result of modern farming methods, which use large fertilizer in the soil. These foster the growth of plants at the expense of the minerals that are so important for good health.

Professor Tim Lang, the famous Center for Food Policy at Thames Valley University, said the results showed a significant trend required to be exposed. "These percentages are," he said. "The nature of production is changing what we eat. Plant breeders have tried to develop tomatoes and carrots and fruits that look good, resist disease and can withstand being shipped halfway around the world. They were less concerned with minerals in food.

He added: "We are dying prematurely with coronary heart disease and cancer and are told to reduce fat and eat more fruits and vegetables. But while changing the content of what we eat. "

So I think you will agree that it is very clear that an apple a day may be invoked to keep the doctor away – and that the recommended 5 a day does not necessarily help as much as before!
Sourcing fruit and vegetables that are really great help to our health – as well as food consumption has not been injected with preservatives.

From agricultural markets are ideal course. Have you read earlier on the apples of a supermarket chain has been stored for a full year before they are marketed as "fresh"?

Imagine how many vitamins and minerals do not we have these given the apples!

Yes, we can help by eating fresh fruit and quality protein foods like fish, lean white (wide open) meat, eggs, beans, lentils and grains, and avoid waste too much, but enough?

No, according to Patrick Holford, founder of the Institute of Nutrition Optima, which provides: "For optimum health and nutrition needs," Eat and take a multivitamin. "He quoted a title recently in the New England Journal of Medicine editorial. "The evidence indicates," the official continued, "that people who take supplements, and their children are healthier. "

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