Are Heirloom Vegetables More Nutritious Than Modern Hybrids?
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According to a 2004 study published in the *Journal of the American College of Nutrition*, modern vegetable varieties showed declines of 5% to 40% in key nutrients compared to their 1950 counterparts. This research has fueled the popular belief that heirloom vegetables are more nutritious, but the full picture is more complex than simple comparisons.
