Spirit Gym with Paul Chek 360 — The Shocking Truth About Nutrient Loss in Food With Dr. Autumn Smith
Aug 26, 2025
In this episode, Dr. Autumn Smith, co-founder of Paleovalley and Wild Pastures, shares her journey from illness to wellness through nutrition. She highlights the shocking loss of nutrients in our food and advocates for sustainable farming practices. Autumn discusses the alarming future of our topsoil and the implications of prioritizing efficiency over ecological health. She dives into the nutritional differences between grass-fed and grain-fed meats, shedding light on the dangers of synthetic vitamins and the importance of embracing whole foods.
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Modern Food Is Nutrient-Poor
- Our food today is dramatically lower in nutrient density than mid-20th century food, causing widespread deficiency.
- Autumn Smith says we need to prioritize whole, high-quality foods before pharmaceuticals to restore health.
Bring Farm-To-Table Into Schools
- Push for local farm-to-table programs like school gardens and regional sourcing to improve food quality and education.
- Autumn Smith urges communities to remove ultra-processed options from schools and teach food literacy.
Topsoil Loss Threatens Future Food
- Soil degradation is already severe and could lead to topsoil loss within decades if current practices continue.
- Autumn warns that 60–80 harvests may exhaust topsoil, threatening future food security.
