Modern agriculture

Modern agriculture has made immense progress in recent decades to feed the growing world population and to increase the efficiency of food production. Despite these progress, however, there are considerable concerns about the effects of these practices on the quality of our food and our health.

Loss of nutrients in food

A central problem of modern agriculture is that Decline of the nutrient content in food. Often becomes hybrid (crossed) or even gene -modified seeds used to achieve the highest possible yield in the lowest possible time. An important one study Donald Davis and his team of researchers of the University of Texas in Austin published this topic in December 2004 in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. They examined the nutritional data of the U.S. Ministry of Agriculture from 1950 and 1999 For 43 different types of vegetables and fruit. They found that the Salaries of protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, riboflavin (vitamin B2) and vitamin C have decreased significantly in the past fifty years is. Davis and his colleagues attribute this decline to agricultural practices that aim to improve properties such as size, growth rate and pest resistance instead of maintaining the nutrient content. Probably there is too Declines in other nutrients such as magnesium, zinc and vitamins B-6 and E, but these were not examined in 1950. Further research is necessary to find out how much less we get from these important vitamins and minerals today.

The Organic Consumers Association quotes several other studies with similar results. An analysis of the Kushi Institute of nutritional data from 1975 to 1997 showed that the average calcium values ​​in 12 fresh vegetables by 27 percent, the iron values ​​by 37 percent, vitamin A values ​​by 21 percent and vitamin C values ​​have dropped by 30 percent. A similar study British nutritional data From 1930 to 1980published in the British Food Journal, showed that With 20 types of vegetables, the average calcium content of 19 percent, iron by 22 percent and potassium was decreased by 14 percent. Another study came to the result That you would have to eat eight oranges today to get the same amount of vitamin A that our grandparents got from an orange.

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Connection with allergies and other diseases

Another worrying aspect of modern agriculture is the Increase in food allergies and other diseases. The excessive use of chemicals in agriculture Can go to a Sensitization of the immune system lead, which can trigger allergies in many people.
Histamine intolerance is an example of such an intolerancethat has become more and more attention in recent years. Sure, you have already wondered why more and more people are affected and why such diseases used to be much rarer. The chemicals and pesticides used in conventional production can damage the intestinal mucosa in the long run and thus also the intestinal flora. This can go to one Increased weight of the intestinal bacteria as well as to one reduced formation of the enzyme dao (which is responsible for histamine mining). Also can Toxins trigger the excessive distribution of histamine from the mast cells. In addition, consumption of heavily processed foods that often contain additives and preservatives can Increase the risk of developing further diseases.

In the past, there have also been some reports of acute incidents when using pesticides:

In Bordeaux (France), 23 students suddenly complained of nausea and headache. Some children had to be taken to a hospital and observed there. Fortunately, the symptoms disappeared again within 24 hours and everyone was able to attend school in Villeneuve within a few days. This was probably to blame for a winemaker who had put on pesticides in his vineyard.

However, the long -term consequences through regular consumption of contaminated food can be far more serious. Here are two examples:

In its study "Iarc Monographs Volume 112: Evaluation of Five Organophosphate Insecticides and Herbicides", the International Agency for Research on Cancer evaluates various pesticides, including glyphosate, and classifies glyphosate as "Probably carcinogenic for humans"(Group 2a). This is based on limited evidence in humans and sufficient evidence in animals for cancer -creating effects.

In her study "Risk of Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia Following Occupational Exposure to Pesticides: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." brings researcher Kathleen M. Hayden den Use of pesticides in connection with increased risk of dementia and other neurological diseases.

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The role of food processing

Modern food processing also plays an important role in the Deterioration in food quality. Many processed foods go through procedures that the destroy or reduce original nutrients. In addition, are often Sugar, salt, flavor enhancers and unhealthy fat Added to the The taste to improve and the durability to extend. These changes can not only become one Lack of nutrients lead, but also that Risk of intolerancebut also Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart diseases and obesity increase. In the meantime there is an entire documentation series with the product developer Sebastian Stege on ZDF Tricks of the food industry and explained together with experts.

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What can we do?

👉🏼 Unfortunately, modern agriculture will not work over to next to the next. Nevertheless, the decision is what we buy and take us entirely with us. So we have the opportunity to pay attention to conventional products as well as possible and prefer to use the organic range.

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Darum ist Bio besser

In organic products, the Equal taste of the food set. This is with organic fruit and organic vegetables Due to the lower water content, usually more intensely than with conventional foods and the Nutritional content is tend to be higher. In addition, only about 15 percent of the approximately 320 different admitted additives of conventional foods are used for organic products. Besides that Bioland construction does not use chemical pesticides, that means the food is free of residues, which is not only better for your own health, but also for our soils and insects. Biolanders grow different plants year after year (change of fruit), rely on robust varieties and Working with beneficiaries that drive pests 100 % naturally sell. Organic Soil is also usually more humus -rich And can save more water. This biodiversity benefits our environment. Due to sustainability, not only we, but also future generations can still benefit from nature and their resources. Furthermore, organic farmers do without genetic engineering for seeds and animal husbandry.

Organic goods are identified: By a product noted on the respective product Control number the manufacturing process of the product can be traced exactly. For example, the control number can be found from which farm The purchased product comes. The organic farms are at least once a year from one Control committee visited. This committee examines whether the farmers prescribed guidelines adhere to organic products. This ensures that you actually buy high quality food.

👉🏼 All histamine foods are therefore bio certified and are subject to strict controls to ensure the standard of bio quality. As a result, they prove to be ecological, ethically and, above all, more advantageous.

👉🏼 The absence of pesticides, genetic engineering and flavor enhancers is particularly important to us, because we not only want to offer you a full taste experience, but also a good feeling for your health. For this we are also regularly checked by the ÖKO control association. Our control number is de-Öko-022.

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Conclusion

Modern agriculture has Advantages in terms of efficiency and amount of earnings brought. However, they go Advantages often at the expense of nutrient quality and the health of consumers. So grip if possible Better increasingly to organic food. The more consumers relate organic goods, the more the market will notice the increased need for high-quality products. So with our own consumption we can significantly shape the direction of modern agriculture over time.

You should also Always wash the purchased fruit and vegetables thoroughly before consumption. If possible, you can also fall back on locally grown and seasonal food, because these tend to contain fewer pesticides, as they are often fresher and less long. In addition, apply in Germany relatively stricter agricultural regulations than in other EU and non-EU countries.

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SOURCES

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/soil-depletion-and-nutrition-loss/

https://www.bund.net/service/publikationen/detail/publication/pestizidatlas-2022/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31829533/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2875926/

https://histaminikus.de/blogs/entdecken/besser-bio-im-bauch#:~:text=Warum%20ist%20BIO%20so%20wichtig,sind%20ein%20paar%20gute%20Gr%C3%BCnde!&text=Bei%20Bio%2DProdukten%20wird%20auf,intensiver%20als%20bei%20herk%C3%B6mmlichen%20Lebensmitteln.

https://www.falstaff.com/de/news/bordeaux-weingarten-pestizide-machen-kinder-krank

Thomas und Michaela Zinser, Gründer von Histaminikus, sitzen lächelnd nebeneinander auf einer Steinstufe vor einer Backsteinmauer mit Blick auf eine Landschaft. Neben ihnen stehen mehrere Histaminikus-Produkte, darunter Gewürzdosen und Papiertüten.

From those affected for those affected

We are Thomas and Michaela Zinser, founder of Histaminikus.

Because of the own histamine intolerance of Michaela and our son, we founded Histaminikus. The frustration does not find any suitable histamine food has spurred us to develop low -histamine food.
We would like to give you back a piece of quality of life. Feel free to look around with us.

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Thomas and Michaela

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