Our food has too many toxins and not enough nutrients – but we already have the tools to fix it

By Marta López Alonso, Professor of Animal Pathology, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

I sometimes joke that my pets eat better than my children. It’s not for lack of trying – kids turn their noses up at vegetables, fish and pulses, while dogs will never turn down their specially formulated feed, complete with all the vitamins and minerals they need to thrive. The results are plain to see: a healthy, shiny coat, high energy levels, and good health.

While comparing kids to pets might seem a bit much, it does reflect a serious truth.…

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