The widespread use of petrochemical fertilizers has increased crop yields in the short term but is causing other concerns. It encourages the overuse of the land which depletes the potential nutrients. In addition, the plants are sprayed with herbicides and pesticides during the farming process. These chemicals get into our air, water and the food chain. Many are considered carcinogens.
Food processing removes even more nutrients from the food.
Unfortunately, the trace elements are gone forever and most nutrients added are probably synthetic and of questionable quality and quantity. There is a growing concern about the quality of food we consume. People are starting to realize that some of the disease and illness is traceable back to the food we eat. They are becoming aware that most commercially grown food is full of pesticides, herbicides, and is of questionable nutritional value. These chemicals can cause a wide range of health problems.