Fruit and veg is up to 50% less nutritious than it was in the 1960s
Researchers said many crops have lost 20% to 50% of key nutrients, raising concerns for vegetarians and people on weight-loss drugs.
- A new study from Deep Science Ventures found that fruits and vegetables in the United Kingdom have lost significant nutrients since the 1960s, requiring consumers to eat twice the amount to receive identical mineral levels.
- Will Summers, a senior associate at DSV, said researchers prioritized calories and tonnes per hectare for 60 years, noting this focus has been "quietly hollowing out what's inside our food."
- Researchers found that common staples including wheat, apples, carrots, and peas have lost 20 to 50 per cent of vital nutrients due to deteriorating soil quality and breeding practices favoring rapid growth.
- Experts warn that around 5 million UK working-age adults using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro face risks, as these treatments often lead to lower food intake and potentially unsafe vitamin levels.
- The Mark Leonard Trust urges rebuilding soil health to improve nutrient density, while registered nutritionist Rob Hobson suggests maintaining variety, noting that frozen, tinned, and cooked vegetables still provide valuable vitamins.
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New study reveals Fruits and Vegetables only half as nutritious as they were in the 1960s
The nutritional value of fruit and vegetables has fallen by as much as 50 percent since the 1960s, a decline researchers link to Britain’s worsening soil and decades of breeding crops for speed rather than substance. The findings come from a study by Deep Science Ventures. The researchers concluded that people now need to eat […]
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