I will remind you that our bodies do not produce minerals on their own. We must get them from the foods we eat. Now, back to wondering about the fact that is eating a proper diet enough. I did a little research and found some interesting information. Guess what? Today, it is not enough to just eat plenty of all the right foods, and "current peer review scientific literature does not support" (Ref2) that claim. The nutrients in our fruits and vegetables has declined over the last 30 years due to breeding "new varieties of crops that provide greater yield, pest resistance and climate adaptability." (Ref1) "[T]he mineral content of soil used to grow today's group is one sixth of what it was fifty years ago...." (Ref2) Let's not forget that shipping and storage increases that depletion as well. To top it off, over cooking food takes even more of the nutrients away. The National Institute of Health showed that 75% of the recommended daily allowances of nutrients are not being met. SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT!!! This is being overlooked by the general public, but also, sadly, our healthcare providers. (Ref2)
Here are 18 causes of mineral depletion in our bodies (Ref3). I encourage you to read the whole article for more information on each of these.
1. Soil depletion is the number 1 cause, for reason stated above.
2. 2. Antacids & Acid blockers.
3. Low stomach acid/Hypochlorhydria
4. Cortisone
5. Pharmaceutical drugs
6. Birth control pills
7. Coffee
8. Alcohol
9. Soda consumption
10. Sugar
11. Excess insulin
12. Excess estrogen
13. Hyperthyroidism
14. Standard American diet (SAD)
15. Excess grains
16. Dietary insufficiency
17. Heavy metal toxicity (Mercury, aluminum, lead)
18. Radiation
Buying from local farmers markets may increase your mineral consumption if they replenish their soil. Growing your own food will at least remove pesticides and if you feed your soil, you will get more minerals. Let's face it though, with the wide variety of foods you need to eat, it's hard to get them all at a farmers market or through your own garden. I'm thankful I found a supplement that gives me 85% absorbability of the vitamins and minerals. It eases my mind and I'll be honest, I haven't felt this good in a very long time. For me, it's worth it. I can't eat the amount of food it would take to meet my recommended daily allowances of vitamins and minerals. I just don't eat that much. I also believe this is something that needs to be talked about a lot more. We are starving our bodies of essential nutrients and wonder why we can't fight off this disease or are tired and achy and sick. Let's work together to do this better. Let's talk about it.
There are many more articles you can find on this subject. This won't be the last we chat about this, either, I'm sure. For now, G'night.
References
1. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/soil-depletion-and-nutrition-loss/
2. http://www.colloidalworld.com/soil-mineral-depletion.html
3. http://preventdisease.com/news/12/090712_18-Causes-of-Mineral-Depletion.shtml
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