Check this out! https://youtu.be/AvdzoQ3Fa9g?si=iu6T-KNWdCXrqRN8 As always, there is lots of information on the problem and what it does. However, not much on how to solve it. There is a mention of Methylene blue as a solution for mitochondrial stress. But, the problem that we’re facing is that everyone is coming up with their own tiny solution which is helpful, but doesn’t solve the problem of stress as a whole. It is like going to gym and expecting to build a healthy and strong body but you just work out biceps and nothing else!

Anyone know about the Terra Praeta (spelling) in the Amazon? How nutritionally dense is it and why? How does it affect the plants and food that grows in it? So many questions...

How many people genuinely believe they’re getting enough vitamins and minerals from the food they eat? Most people assume they are. They eat reasonably well, maybe take a multivitamin, and feel fine enough. But the bigger picture tells a different story. Data based on NHANES analysis from the Linus Pauling Institute shows widespread shortfalls across 19 essential nutrients when measured from food alone. No supplements. Just diet. That matters because micronutrients are not a bonus feature of a healthy diet. They are the machinery of human biology. Every immune response, enzyme function, hormone signal, and neurological process depends on a steady supply. When that supply falls short, the body compensates. It prioritises. It borrows. That can work for a while. Until it doesn’t. This is what researchers call hidden hunger. Not starvation. Not even hunger in the way most people think about it. It is a condition where a population can be overfed on calories and still undernourished at a cellular level. Food is everywhere. Real nourishment is not. Now look at the standard Nutrition Facts label. Out of those 19 nutrients, only four are consistently highlighted: Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, and Potassium. The other 15, including Magnesium, Choline, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Zinc, are often absent or treated as optional. So the main tool people use to judge whether food is healthy does not show the full nutritional story. It was never designed to. It captures a narrow slice and presents it as enough, largely in a system built around processed food and generic averages. And even then, what it shows is only an estimate, not a real measurement of what is actually in the food on your plate. That is a problem. At Grow, this is exactly why traceability, transparency, and data integrity matter. The future of food cannot just be about volume. It has to be about quality, nutrient density, and trust. Farmers, producers, and consumers all deserve better visibility into what food really delivers.

Must-watch, everyone. Dr. Ben is a genuinely good human, and a valued part of our Grow community. We get into the full spectrum: nutrition, meditation, healing, and farmers, the real-world stuff that actually matters. Enjoy the listen, and I hope you take something away from it.

Re-sharing a solid post from Farm Fed. Let’s make this interactive. Below are a few Yes / No statements. Reply with Y or N and jump into whichever one sparks an opinion. 1️⃣ Local food is always more nutritious 2️⃣ Buying local is always more expensive 3️⃣ You can taste the difference in truly fresh food 4️⃣ Convenience and eating local can’t coexist 5️⃣ Knowing the producer changes how you value food No right answers... just real experience. 👇 Pick a number (or a few) and share your take. And if you see someone you agree (or disagree) with, reply to them and keep dialogue moving forward about these important points ... that’s how the conversation comes alive 🌾