Nutrient density could disrupt the entire food industry

In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Dan Kittredge, the founder of the Bionutrient Institute. Dan delves into the critical topic of nutrient density and how it is intrinsically linked to soil health and sustainable farming practices.

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Episode highlights:

Dan’s background: from his roots on a mechanized farm to pioneering nutrient density research.

Understanding nutrient density: the definition and significance of nutrient density in food.

Soil health connection: how soil life and farming practices affect nutrient levels in crops.

Innovative tools: the development of a handheld, non-invasive nutrient meter for assessing food quality.

Research findings: key insights from global studies on nutrient variation in crops and the factors influencing these variations.

Future of food quality: the potential for market-driven changes through consumer access to nutrient information.

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Dan discusses his journey from traditional farming to becoming a leader in the field of nutrient density, emphasizing the importance of aligning agricultural practices with natural systems. He shares groundbreaking research showing significant variations in nutrient content based on soil health and the potential for handheld devices to revolutionize food quality assessment.

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This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports regenerative agriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health.