High-Calorie Malnutrition: The Hidden Problem With Modern Food

Why are rates of obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease rising while we eat more than ever? This clip explores the concept of high-calorie malnutrition—the idea that modern food processing strips away many of the vitamins and minerals while leaving behind the calories. The result is plenty of energy on paper, but fewer of the micronutrients your cells need to produce energy, repair tissue, and function properly.

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