One of the main reasons is soil depletion: Modern intensive agricultural methods have stripped increasing amounts of nutrients from the soil in which the food we eat grows. Now there are certainly other factors that play a role in this as well, but we’re not going to get into that here....
The type of meat you buy matters too. Grass-fed and grass-finished meat options—from animals raised without antibiotics—tend to be the more sustainable options. For example, by grazing, cows encourage grass growth and nutrient turnover in...
Here, the mild climate and fertile soil create optimal conditions for growing a variety of citrus fruits, from juicy oranges to tangy lemons. The southern regions of Florida also shine during the winter, with the Sunshine State living up to its name as a prime citrus-producing area. ...
In Kentucky, What Chefs Want is playing a pivotal role in the program by packing and distributing food boxes from the Bardstown warehouse, while also administering and funding distributions through key subcontractors such as Black Soil KY, Need More Acres and Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub. The go...
If the above video does not play, try this link: https://youtu.be/8tH7Q945gKU Do Fertilizer Salts Kill Soil Microbes? No. Microbes use the same nutrients as plants, as do you and I. We all need nitrate, phosphate and potassium. Salts Don’t Kill Plants or Microbes. Saline vs Sodic...
That may not seem surprising to read, but you need to understand that when something is not absorbed during digestion, it’s typicallyassumedthat it does not enter the bloodstream and therefore is harmlessoutsideof the GI tract. For example, the heavy metal barium, which you drink for CT sc...
some criticize orange wine as masking local soil and climate (terroir) as well as grape character the reverse argument is that orange wine is truer to terroir because it uses all of the grape: flesh, juice and skin like natural, organic and biodynamic wines, orange wines usually don’t have...
Yes. Winter squash, because of its hard shell, is treated pretty liberally with insecticides, which can sink through the surface. It also has the tendency to draw certain harmful chemicals up out of the soil. Good for renewing the soil, not so good for your insides if you’re worried ...
Common Causes of Magnesium Deficiency What causes low magnesium in the body? Let’s look at why many of us lack enough magnesium in our bodies. Modern farming techniques and food processing One cause of a magnesium deficiency is due to modern farming techniques which deplete the soil of nutrien...
Another option for probiotics is a blend of soil-based organisms, such as Prescript Assist. I haven’t located any studies on their effectiveness in conjunction with antibiotics, but based on my clinical experience, I believe they’re a great choice. ...