solarsuitedbastard
solarsuitedbastard t1_j89jsi2 wrote
Reply to comment by Haiku_Time_Again in The Invisible Extinction (2022) - How the loss of our internal microbiome may be linked to the rise in obesity, childhood allergies and autism. [01:20:00] by cherrybounce
Sorry but what is the point you’re trying to make by the increased variety then, if not the more diverse nutritional component?
solarsuitedbastard t1_j89eii5 wrote
Reply to comment by Haiku_Time_Again in The Invisible Extinction (2022) - How the loss of our internal microbiome may be linked to the rise in obesity, childhood allergies and autism. [01:20:00] by cherrybounce
I think the point is that broadly speaking the nutritional value of say corn or wheat or whatever vegetable you choose is diminishing over time as we selectively breed or modify the genetic makeup to fulfill our greatest desire… yield for profit
solarsuitedbastard t1_j8ad5w8 wrote
Reply to comment by Haiku_Time_Again in The Invisible Extinction (2022) - How the loss of our internal microbiome may be linked to the rise in obesity, childhood allergies and autism. [01:20:00] by cherrybounce
I am serious. Variety is but a slice of the nutritional pie. Eating wheat 2000 years ago was vastly different in nutritional value than the wheat we consume today.
I agree with you that there is more variety. The issue I’m trying to point out is even if you are comparing “apples to apples” an ancient apple had a different nutritional value than a modern apple.
My apologies if my difficulty understanding your narrow point caused you strife today. Take care