Half our hospitals could be emptied if we provided the right nutrition to our people. While we strongly advocate a balanced diet rich in unprocessed vegetables, fruits, good fats, dairy and grains, we also understand that this alone is not enough to get the levels of minerals and vitamins we need. The depletion of minerals in our soils leads to mineral deficiencies in the food chain, which means it is difficult to obtain all the required minerals from diet alone.
When someone is skeptical that their diet should be supplemented with mineral supplements, we recommend that they ask farmers whether they can successfully raise livestock without providing mineral supplemented feed.