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Originally Posted by The Old Timer!
On Mon, 5 Sep 2005 19:32:46 +0000, BRD
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Hello,
I just joined this site because of a lot of research I've done in
nutrient deficiencies among the 'civilized' areas of the world. What
I've found out, is that the majority of the foods that are grown today
are severely deficient in what a normal healthy human needs. The main
reason behind this is the type of soil being used to grow foods.
Artificial things mostly. The soil is able to grow things BIG and
FAST, but they are lacking the vitamins and minerals we need, because
this soil isn't as good for our food as natural soil is.
The so-called 3rd world countries use no fertlizers that aren't 100%
natural, and no extra additives to the soil that could be absorbed by
the food. These cultures have better overall health, don't have the
same types of diseases that we get, and are thinner, with lower blood
pressure, and live longer. They're thinking this is something as simple
as vitamin/mineral deficiency in the soil that our Farmers use to grow
the food we typically buy at the Supermarkets.
So, what I'm asking you all is where can I look for good natural soil
to grow food in? If testing, what should I be looking for in these
tests? I'm wanting to start to grow hopefully the majority of the food
I eat one day. I live in New Mexico, so good soil is probably hard to
come by.
Any suggestions?
I have followed this thread, very closely, because there is very
little else posted this time of the year. To make these statements
about third world countries, are unfounded and not true. Why don't
you do your research and then repost, with foot notes.
As far as soil deficiency, and food deficiency, I fail to see the
point. If the soil is deficient, then the plant that needs that
nutrient will not grow. If 1 tomato will not give you enough vitamin
A, then eat two and etc.
Sorry, I don't mean to "flame" anyone, but many will read this post
and take it as fact, when it isn't.
I use organic and commercial fertilizer, I also use pesticides and
sometime herbicides, I have lived much of my life on the farm,
including back in the '30s when we raised most of what we eat(believe
me, this is not what you want).
I am sure all the vices will shorten my life span--maybe down to say
90, I will soon be 72, and can still do a pretty good days work. In
the spring I still put in 10 maybe 12 hrs a day on the tractor.
Have a good day, I will--The Old Timer! |
No, you misread that part. I didn't say this was about third world countries, it's about the civilized countries that are deficient.
There are enough nutrients in the soil for the FOOD to grow, and to look pretty and healthy, but there aren't enough nutrients to fulfill a daily value for human consumption.
And the reason why there isn't a more recent study to quote, is because the US Government knew what was going on in the 30's, but chose to keep it that way. After all, if we're all sick, we're spending money to buy drugs to get us well.
They don't want us to get well. The sicker we are, the more drugs we buy, the richer the FDA and drug companies become.
But, I didn't come here to discuss this fun stuff
Just looking for some tips and tricks.