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Less nutritious than before does not mean that the food is not good for you. You say "more carbs than minerals"... I'd argue that plants have ALWAYS been more

Less nutritious than before does not mean that the food is not good for you. You say "more carbs than minerals"... I'd argue that plants have ALWAYS been more "carbs" than minerals, otherwise we would be eating rocks. Why put "carbs" in quotes? Because that is a misnomer for the "more mass" argument you make. Plants are made of many different substances that include carbs but also a large amount of fiber. This is highly variable based on the plant. Should we be doing more to promote restorative practices for soil in agriculture? Yes! Are fresh fruits and vegetables not good for you just because their mineral levels are lower than historical numbers? No! Eat colorful foods from people who practice the farming practices that you deem important. The market will force a movement in practices on a larger scale. Eat well :)

seanp2k2 10y ago
It sounds silly, but if you don't like typical American salads, try picking up some leafy greens from Asian supermarkets. I've found that I'm really into Tong Ho (chrysanthemum coronarium), green onion salad with a bit of soy sauce, Bok Choy with lots of garlic, and raw spinach + arugula....but I can't stand iceberg lettuce or really any vinegar on vegetables like almost all American restaurants have on menus. Because of my tastes, it wasn't until I had an Asian girlfriend with a great cook of a mother that I actually started enjoying veggies. Hopefully this helps at least one other person out there who has had bad taste experiences with salads and doesn't eat enough greens because of it. Whole Foods and other places also have some quite good-tasting protein/smoothie powders which have lots of green content. I've also found that aside from not minding the taste of wheat grass (when mixed with citrus flavors), it makes me feel noticeably "fresh" and "well" for a few hours after ingestion. Try it!
- vram22 10y ago
  Interesting, thanks for the info about the greens. Had not heard of Tong Ho. Just googled it and it seems the scientific name has changed, also the article has some pros and cons of it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glebionis_coronaria https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glebionis_coronaria The wheat grass symptoms you had might be due to it having vitamin E - just guessing here.

seanp2k2 10y ago

It sounds silly, but if you don't like typical American salads, try picking up some leafy greens from Asian supermarkets. I've found that I'm really into Tong Ho (chrysanthemum coronarium), green onion salad with a bit of soy sauce, Bok Choy with lots of garlic, and raw spinach + arugula....but I can't stand iceberg lettuce or really any vinegar on vegetables like almost all American restaurants have on menus. Because of my tastes, it wasn't until I had an Asian girlfriend with a great cook of a mother that I actually started enjoying veggies. Hopefully this helps at least one other person out there who has had bad taste experiences with salads and doesn't eat enough greens because of it. Whole Foods and other places also have some quite good-tasting protein/smoothie powders which have lots of green content. I've also found that aside from not minding the taste of wheat grass (when mixed with citrus flavors), it makes me feel noticeably "fresh" and "well" for a few hours after ingestion. Try it!

vram22 10y ago
Interesting, thanks for the info about the greens. Had not heard of Tong Ho. Just googled it and it seems the scientific name has changed, also the article has some pros and cons of it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glebionis_coronaria https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glebionis_coronaria The wheat grass symptoms you had might be due to it having vitamin E - just guessing here.