02/12/2025
For generations, we’ve heard the phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
But with the way our food has changed, it might now take two apples...
Long-term research shows a steady decline in nutrients like iron, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A, and even protein in many fruits and vegetables.
Why? Soil depletion, crop breeding for size instead of nutrition, ultra-processed foods, changing animal feed, and even climate stress all play a part.
This doesn’t mean your plate is hopeless; it simply means we need to be more intentional about how we nourish ourselves. And when nutrient density goes down, the burden on your gut microbiota goes up.
Your gut is still doing everything it can to support digestion, immunity, and energy levels, but it needs the right inputs to thrive.
So next time you think about your daily fruits and veggies… maybe make it a little more colorful, a little more varied, and yes - maybe two apples instead of one.
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