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7. Factory-Farmed Meat
Much of the meat you consume today comes from industrial farming, where animals are kept in overcrowded spaces and fed unnatural diets to maximize growth and reduce costs. These diets typically include grains or processed feed instead of the grass or forage animals naturally eat. As a result, the quality of the meat can be negatively affected.
For example, factory-farmed meat often contains fewer essential nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids, vital for heart and brain health. In contrast, pasture-raised or grass-fed meat comes from animals allowed to roam freely and eat a natural diet, resulting in higher nutrient levels, better flavor, and more ethical farming practices.
8. Food Fortification Reliance
Many processed foods, like breakfast cereals, are “fortified” with added vitamins and minerals to replace what’s lost during processing or to boost nutrition. While that sounds helpful, there are limits to relying on these foods.
The added nutrients don’t get absorbed by the body as easily, unlike the ones in natural, whole foods like fruits, veggies, and nuts. Whole foods also contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants that work together to keep you healthy—something fortified foods can’t fully match.
9. Soil Depletion
Modern farming methods, such as intensive farming, heavy fertilizer use, and pesticide use, can damage the soil. They strip away essential minerals like magnesium, zinc, and iron, leaving crops less nutritious than they were decades ago. This affects the health of fruits, veggies, and grains and makes it harder to maintain a balanced diet.
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