As a starting point, we can begin to demand nutrient dense food from local farmers, retailers and restaurants.

By joining the Real Food Campaign we can begin to develop a database of nutrient dense foods and providers. We can learn to use refractometers to calculate the Brix index of the food we buy. This is a measure of the amino acid, protein, flavenoid, mineral and sugar content of fruits and vegetables.

We can partner support local chefs who seek out nutrient dense produce to serve in their establishments.

We can try our hands at gardening and implementing at home some of the same strategies to increase the nutrient density of our own small yields.