Dan Kittredge

Dan Kittredge has been an organic farmer for more than 30 years and is the founder and executive director of the Bionutrient Food Association (BFA), a non-profit whose mission is to “increase quality in the food supply.” Known as one of the leading proponents of “nutrient density,” Dan works to demonstrate the connections between soil health, plant health, and human health. Out of these efforts was born the Real Food Campaign, now the Bionutrient Institute, which has engineered a prototype of a hand-held consumer spectrometer designed to test nutrient density at point of purchase. Via the Bionutrient Meter, the goal is to empower consumers to choose for nutrient quality and thereby leverage economic incentives to drive full system regeneration.  https://www.bionutrientinstitute.org/meetdan   BUY THE MEAT NosetoTail.org Support me on Patreon! http://patreon.com/peakhuman   SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Dan's upcoming events  00:45- Why should we care about nutrient density?  1:25 - Weston A. Price    1:50 - Why are some foods more nutrient dense than others?  4:08 - Dan's background. 7:02 - The Bio nutrient association. 8:00 - Your body is made up of the foods that you are eating. 9:50 - Nutrient density starts in the soil 14:40 - The modern food environment is blunting our natural instincts for nutrients.  18:40 - Dan's mission to inform the public about nutrient density 33:30 - The sick care system 36:30 - What is spectroscopy? 44:00- Dan's vision for the future  48:00 - The beef project, and how the plants are affecting the quality of  the meat.     BUY THE MEAT NosetoTail.org Support me on Patreon! http://patreon.com/peakhuman Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post     Film site: http://FoodLies.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies   Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg http://instagram.com/food.lies http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg

In this enlightening discussion, Fred Provenza, a behavioral ecology expert, Dan Kittredge, an organic farming advocate, and Jeff Tkach from the Rodale Institute delve into the critical need for supplements in modern diets. They explore how nutrient depletion in our food due to poor soil health and farming practices necessitates supplementation. The conversation highlights the symbiotic relationship between plants and soil, the benefits of nutrient-dense foods, and the innovative technologies that can assess food quality, ultimately advocating for sustainable agricultural practices.

Dan Kittredge, founder of the Bionutrient Food Association, dives deep into the world of nutrient density and its impact on food quality and health. He discusses the vital connection between healthy soil and nutrient-rich crops, advocating for a shift from quantity to quality in food production. Dan unveils innovative tools, like a handheld nutrient meter, that could empower consumers to make informed choices. His insights suggest a future where nutrient density becomes a pivotal factor in revitalizing the food industry for healthier diets.