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solarsuitedbastard t1_j89eii5 wrote

Reply to comment by Haiku_Time_Again in The Invisible Extinction (2022) - How the loss of our internal microbiome may be linked to the rise in obesity, childhood allergies and autism. [01:20:00] by cherrybounce

I think the point is that broadly speaking the nutritional value of say corn or wheat or whatever vegetable you choose is diminishing over time as we selectively breed or modify the genetic makeup to fulfill our greatest desire… yield for profit

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Haiku_Time_Again t1_j89fjzd wrote

Ok, but this has nothing to do with the variety argument at all.

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solarsuitedbastard t1_j89jsi2 wrote

Sorry but what is the point you’re trying to make by the increased variety then, if not the more diverse nutritional component?

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Haiku_Time_Again t1_j89mcbj wrote

Are you serious?

Poster says we have far less diversity and choice in our diets, and we can only find twenty vegetables at the store to buy.

I said that is far, far more variety than ancient people had.

Why is this difficult for you?

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solarsuitedbastard t1_j8ad5w8 wrote

I am serious. Variety is but a slice of the nutritional pie. Eating wheat 2000 years ago was vastly different in nutritional value than the wheat we consume today.

I agree with you that there is more variety. The issue I’m trying to point out is even if you are comparing “apples to apples” an ancient apple had a different nutritional value than a modern apple.

My apologies if my difficulty understanding your narrow point caused you strife today. Take care

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