Dirt Poor - why has our food become less nutritious with Geologist, Dr David Thomas

Most food science focuses on the chemical content of what we eat. Only a few decades ago, little was known about the presence and importance of trace elements. Dr David Thomas research has focused the importance and presence of trace elements, and if this is affecting our overall health. Today we certainly have a number of environmental challenges that were not there just a few generations ago. The quality of every essential component that enables us to function at an optimum level has been compromised: the sunlight, the air, our water and our food. In this episode, David shares his expert knowledge on our food quality today. Show Notes Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Studies referenced.  A study on the mineral depletion of the foods available to us as a nation over the period 1940 to 1991 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14653505/ The mineral depletion of foods available to us as a nation (1940-2002)--a review of the 6th Edition of McCance and Widdowson - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18309763/ McCarrison Society - https://mccarrison.com/ Nutrition and Mental Health – a handbook - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nutrition-Mental-Health-Essential-Relationship/dp/1841962457 Human needs for Magnesium are not met by most people - http://mineralresourcesint.co.uk/pdf/Seelig-Magnesium-White-Paper.pdf