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About Our Food<br />
By: Tom Harmon / Lean Dog<br />
Hey kids, let’s talk about our food!<br />
The industrialization of food production<br />
over the last 60 years<br />
has revolutionized the way we grow, process,<br />
and distribute food. While it has brought<br />
about many conveniences, it has also had<br />
a negative impact on the nutritional value<br />
of our food.<br />
In the United States, getting complete<br />
nutrition from our food has become<br />
increasingly challenging, leading to a rise<br />
in diet-related health problems.<br />
The first challenge is soil depletion.<br />
Modern agriculture practices emphasize high-yield crops, and heavy<br />
use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to maximize<br />
production. While this approach may increase crop yields, it depletes<br />
the soil of nutrients, leading to a decline in the nutritional content of<br />
the food.<br />
The second challenge is food processing. The food processing industry<br />
has become more sophisticated and efficient, but it often comes at the<br />
cost of nutrition. Many processed foods contain added sugars, salt,<br />
and unhealthy fats, which can lead to obesity, heart disease, and other<br />
health problems.<br />
The third challenge is transportation and storage. As food travels<br />
long distances and sits in storage, it loses nutrients.<br />
Fresh produce, for example, may be picked before it’s fully ripe to<br />
extend its shelf life, but this means it<br />
hasn’t had the chance to develop its full<br />
nutritional potential. Moreover, the longer<br />
it takes for food to reach consumers, the<br />
more it is exposed to light, heat, and air,<br />
which can damage its nutrient content.<br />
Finally, consumer behavior is another<br />
challenge. Many people opt for convenience<br />
foods and snacks that are high in calories<br />
and low in nutrients.<br />
The good news is that we don’t have<br />
worry about any of this if we stick with the three pillars of health<br />
and longevity. Quality food, quality exercise, and quality nutritional<br />
supplements!<br />
Actually. there’s a fourth…hug the ones you love often.<br />
Tom Harmon is a Certified Fitness Trainer & Nutritionist and<br />
owns Lean Dog Fitness in Henderson. Call 702/297-6440 to book<br />
your free intro/assessment to begin your journey to reclaim your<br />
health. www.leandogfitness.com<br />
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