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Nutritionist suggests adding half vegetables to plates improves health

Eva Humphries, a nutritionist, shared a client success story and cited new research on declining crop nutrients.

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Client diet change success

Humphries advised a struggling client to make half of his food vegetables. Two months later the man reported feeling better and regaining colour in his cheeks. This simple approach helped him manage high blood pressure and cholesterol without drastic lifestyle changes.

Declining nutrient levels found

A recent report indicates that soil quality deterioration has reduced crop nutrition significantly. Carrots, apples and peas now contain 20% to 50% fewer nutrients than in the 1960s. Experts suggest people might need to eat more produce to compensate for this loss.

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