Your Story Begins in the Soil-part 1

Published July 15th 2026

Wellness Wednesday-Your Story Begins in the Soil

Genesis 2:7 "And The LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul."

Have you ever heard the saying, "You are what you eat?" At GRID Holistic Living, we would add one more sentence: "You are also what your food was able to absorb." Most of us rarely think about what happens before food reaches our plate. We wash our fruits and vegetables, prepare healthy meals, and sometimes even ferment them to support gut health. But few people stop to ask an important question: What if the soil itself is missing some of the nutrients that plants need?

That question is becoming increasingly important as conversations about soil health, regenerative agriculture, and nutrient density continue to grow. Your shift to Whole Health, starts from soil. Think of soil like a pantry. A well-stocked pantry allows a family to prepare balanced meals. An empty pantry limits what can be cooked. The same principle applies to plants. Plants obtain water, minerals, and nutrients from the soil through their roots. If certain nutrients are unavailable or difficult for plants to access, the nutritional composition of the harvested food may also be affected. This doesn't necessarily mean the food is unhealthy; it simply reminds us that healthy soil is the foundation of healthy food.

Why Synergy Matters to GRID?

Mineral deficiencies is a huge concern in the West. Just may vary considerably based on a number of factors. However; the research points to the most noted mineral deficiencies including:

• Iron deficiency is one of the most common globally,
• Calcium intake is often below recommendations in certain populations,
• Magnesium intake is below recommendations in many Americans and, 
• Zinc deficiency is more common in low- and middle-income countries than in the United States. 

One mineral that has captured the attention of the GRID family is magnesium. According to the evidence, approximately 48% of Americans consume less magnesium than the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) from food alone while similar studies reflect, nearly one in two Americans consume less magnesium than recommended.  

Driven by the data, GRID Holistic Living applies a synergistic approach to it's products when it can guarantee greater efficacy. Instead of looking at a single ingredient, at GRID we combine several naturally nutrient-rich seeds and nuts to provide a practical food option that supports everyday nutrition. Be sure to check out GRID's Vitality Mag Seed Blend™ if you desire more minerals in your daily intake. Rather than relying on one "superfood," GRID believes that food diversity matters. As we mirror nature that rarely works with one ingredient, why should we?

The GRID Perspective

At GRID Holistic Living, we believe wellness begins long before food reaches the dinner table. It begins:

• in the soil,
• continues through farming,
• is preserved through preparation,
• enhanced through fermentation,
• and supported by intentional daily choices.

Reflection Question

What changes could you make this week to choose foods that are closer to the way nature intended them? Lastly, join GRID Holistic Living for part 2 "From Soil to Strength" next Wellness Wednesday. If you have not become a member of GRID Holistic Living online community, what are you waiting on?

References 

Brady, N. C., & Weil, R. R. (2008). The nature and properties of soils (14th ed.). Pearson.

Grusak, M. A., Broadley, M. R., & White, P. J. (2016). Plant macro- and micronutrient minerals. In eLS. John Wiley & Sons. https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470015902.a0001306.pub2

White, P. J., & Brown, P. H. (2010). Plant nutrition for sustainable development and global health. Annals of Botany, 105(7), 1073–1080. https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcq085

White, P. J., & Broadley, M. R. (2017). Mineral nutrient composition of vegetables, fruits and grains: The context of reports of apparent historical declines. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 56, 93–103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2016.11.012

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. (2025). Magnesium: Fact sheet for health professionals. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/

Nature Education. (n.d.). Soil minerals and plant nutrition. Nature Scitable.