Nourishment

We are oblivious, 

don't even blink,

to the nutrients within,

the food we eat,

as we let the mouth feed,

disregarding the amount, our body needs. 

In the matter of taste,

we have evolved our skill,

that cater to the masses,

have their belly filled,

even if it's on the surface,

having effects, becoming a bitter pill. 

We face vitamin deficiencies, 

troubled with hypertension and obesities,

with inflammation taking toll,

along with cases of diabetes,

even if diets are controlled,

there's still many hidden dangers. 

Indeed, these are a silent threat, 

that is slowly spreading it's net,

through reduced nutrients per servings, 

provided to us as daily provisions, 

for, there's a risk of widening gap,

a warning of potential nutrient collapse. 

With less protein present in our diet,

there's a high intake of calories and fat,

and diminishes minerals from the soil,

that could be extracted by the plant,

blame it on intense farming practices,

ills of selective breeding or monocultivation. 

But, we do use fertilizer,

that would fulfill requirements, 

still, there's a downward slope,

of the protein, vitamins and minerals,

even in the weeds, on the path,

there's a pattern of loss, seen as evidence. 

Some researchers do wonder,

is it due to rising carbon dioxide levels,

letting the plant grow much faster,

without enough time for nutrient extractions, 

but then, these are just speculations,

to make sense of something alarming... 

Do our diet provide enough nourishment?

** Inspired by a content channel Veritasium.