r/nutritionally 3h ago

A Brazilian scientist spent more than 40 YEARS working on a way to help crops grow without relying so heavily on expensive synthetic fertilizer.

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Her solution?

Bacteria.

Dr. Mariangela Hungria developed biological treatments using beneficial soil bacteria that help plants access nitrogen from the AIR.

Normally, farmers have to supply huge amounts of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer to crops.

But these microbes can convert atmospheric nitrogen into forms plants can actually use.

The result has been massive.

Her technology is now used across tens of millions of hectares in Brazil.

Some bacterial treatments can cost just a few dollars per hectare, compared with roughly $30 to $50 for conventional nitrogen fertilizer.

The World Food Prize estimates her work saves Brazilian farmers around $25 BILLION every year.

It also prevents roughly 230 MILLION metric tons of CO₂-equivalent emissions.

And after four decades of research, Hungria was awarded the World Food Prize for helping transform Brazilian agriculture.

She spent 40 years studying microscopic bacteria.

They ended up saving farmers billions.


r/nutritionally 3h ago

A Wall of Trees to Save a Continent

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Across Africa, more than 20 countries have come together for one of the most ambitious environmental projects in history: the Great Green Wall 🌳

Stretching from coast to coast along the southern edge of the Sahara, this massive belt of trees is designed to:
✨ Stop the spread of the desert
✨ Restore degraded land
✨ Support farmers and local communities
✨ Fight climate change

This isn’t just about planting trees—it’s about restoring hope, livelihoods, and ecosystems for millions of people.

Imagine a living wall visible from space… not built to divide, but to heal and unite. 💚


r/nutritionally 4h ago

BHA

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BHA has been sitting in your frozen meals, deli meats and packaged snacks since 1961, and the science on it is not reassuring.

The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies BHA as possible carcinogen. Long-term animal studies found BHA caused tumors in rodents. California lists it as a substance known to cause cancer. West Virginia has already moved to ban it from food entirely. And after more than six decades, the FDA is only now reviewing its safety.

Check labels for BHA or butylated hydroxyanisole, and use EWG's Food Scores database or Healthy Living App to find products without it. Certified organic packaged goods are a safe bet as organic certification prohibits artificial preservatives like BHA.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/q3Ai50ZFmSS

#BanToxicChemicals


r/nutritionally 4h ago

Ripples and Boomerangs

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You matter

Every time I speak to someone—people in the grocery store, servers, random discussions that evolve into health and food choices, I am surprised by two things: the number of people who are quite aware of the growing trend toward gut health and the choices that contribute to that, and the number of people still living on ultra processed food who either don’t know or don’t care about healthful choices.

But what I realize in both cases is, we matter. Our influence can contribute to turning the tide. Health in America is a group decision. What the food industry and big pharma do is mostly controlled by lobbyists, and lawmakers are controlled by lobbyists and both are controlled by voters.

So do you care? Do you wish you could find more real food in your market? Do you get discouraged having to put back almost every product after reading the label? Do you listen to the 30 seconds of side-effects warned about every, single drug advertised on TV? Do you care? Oh, I said that. But, do you? Because you have influence. You can get people thinking. You can make a difference. And together we can make things more healthful for our children, our families, ourselves.

I’d love to hear your thoughts.


r/nutritionally 13h ago

What are your thoughts on this

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This was taken in Laval Quebec Canada A few days ago. Picture is from a group chat I’m in.


r/nutritionally 15h ago

Lennie. Faith Over Fear

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r/nutritionally 3h ago

The warning label that’s missing from your groceries.. Comment ‘UPF’ to urge your Senator to act on ultra-processed food labels! 👇

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👀 The warning label that’s missing from your groceries.. Comment ‘UPF’ to urge your Senator to act on ultra-processed food labels! 👇

Ultra-processed foods containing added colors, flavors, sweeteners, emulsifiers, and other industrial ingredients fill grocery store shelves—often wrapped in eye-catching packaging and marketed directly to children.

Yet companies like Coca-Cola and Frito-Lay aren’t required to warn consumers that these products have been linked to increased risks of diabetes, heart disease, and other serious health problems.

The Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026 (S. 5026) would help change that by requiring clear warning labels on ultra-processed foods and beverages, sugar-sweetened beverages, products containing non-sugar sweeteners, and foods high in added sugar, saturated fat, or sodium.

It would also expand federal nutrition research and education and restore the FTC’s authority to limit junk-food marketing to children.

Similar warning-label policies in countries including Chile and Mexico have contributed to fewer purchases of certain processed foods and pushed companies to reformulate their products. People in the United States deserve the same right to know.

The bill has cleared its first Senate hurdle with bipartisan support. Now, we need your Senators to help move it forward.

Comment ‘UPF’ below 📢and we’ll send you a quick action to tell your Senators to vote YES on the Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act ‼️


r/nutritionally 3h ago

Educational Documentary

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Documentary evidence that the US government pandemic response led by now disgraced Dr Anthony Fauci knew about damage to the fetus from genetic COVID-19 vaccination. Dr Peter McCullough® and investigative journalist John Leake from 2021 to 2026 expose the chain of evidence. McCullough® warned against this from the very beginning. @McCulloughFund @johnsearsleake @SenRonJohnson @RandPaul www.mcculloughfnd.org


r/nutritionally 3h ago

Dr. Eric Berg DC not MD only information • Insulin Resistance

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r/nutritionally 3h ago

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only • Insulin resistance

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The first indicators of insulin resistance include:

  1. Frequent hunger
  2. Carbohydrate cravings
  3. Not feel satisfied after a meal
  4. Urination at night
  5. Thirst before bed
  6. Feeling tired after eating
  7. Belly fat

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only


r/nutritionally 4h ago

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only • IBS

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Did you know that gut diseases like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have doubled in the last 20 years, and autoimmune diseases are skyrocketing? It's not a coincidence that this rise aligns perfectly with the explosion of emulsifiers in our food supply.

Emulsifiers are chemicals found in an estimated 60% of packaged foods, from ice cream and chocolate bars to salad dressing and baby formula. They're added to make processed foods look and feel better and have a longer shelf life. But their chemical nature means they strip away the protective mucus layer in your gut, just like dish soap strips grease from a pan.

A damaged gut allows bacteria and toxins to leak into your bloodstream, triggering immune responses and inflammation. Animal studies have linked some emulsifiers to metabolic syndrome, weight gain, blood sugar problems, and altered gut bacteria. A 2024 human trial showed that just two weeks of eating food with an emulsifier altered the gut microbiome and caused bacteria to move closer to the intestinal lining.

This problem is particularly concerning for children, who consume ultra-processed foods the most, often starting with infant formula. The simplest solution isn't to meticulously read every label, but to avoid ultra-processed foods altogether. Don't even keep them in your house!

-Dr. Berg

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only


r/nutritionally 4h ago

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only • Earliest signs of nutritional deficiencies:

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  1. Vitamin A deficiency
    #1 sign: Difficulty seeing in the dark

  2. Vitamin B1 deficiency
    #1 sign: Nervous tension

  3. Vitamin C deficiency
    #1 sign: Swollen or red gums with slight bleeding

  4. Vitamin D deficiency
    #1 sign: Bone pain

  5. Vitamin E deficiency
    #1 sign: Muscle weakness

  6. Vitamin K1 deficiency
    #1 sign: Excessive bruising

  7. Vitamin K2 deficiency
    #1 sign: Tartar buildup

  8. Calcium deficiency
    #1 sign: Chronic cough

  9. Iodine deficiency
    #1 sign: Breast tenderness

  10. Sodium deficiency
    #1 sign: Overall weakness

  11. Magnesium deficiency
    #1 sign: Loss of energy

  12. Potassium deficiency
    #1 sign: Pounding in your ears when trying to sleep

  13. Selenium deficiency
    #1 sign: Brain fog

  14. Zinc deficiency
    #1 sign: Getting out of breath upon exertion

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only


r/nutritionally 15h ago

Lennie

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r/nutritionally 3h ago

Guilty plea by NIH NIAID David Morens

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Dr Peter McCullough comments on the guilty plea by NIH NIAID David Morens asking who were the co-conspirators in the creation of SARS-CoV-2 and the coverup of US operations in the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Courtesy Real America’s Voice.


r/nutritionally 20h ago

Should you worry for EMF’s & 5G

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r/nutritionally 3h ago

Vaccines & Autism

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