Friday, August 31, 2007
homework
BLOODY MARIA
step 1 Up to ¼ beetroot
step 2 2 celery stalks
step3 2 carrots
The Carrots act as a taste leveler they make the things that are bitter not bitter and the things that are sweet not so sweet. Carrots are a good way to help fix eye problems. They also help so people with weight loss. they can be great sources of calcim, Vd, Vb, Ve, Vc, Vk, and potassium. The only thing about haveing to meny carrots is that it can make your liver work that will make your skin tour a yellowish color.
Celery is traditionally used for liver problems, weight loss ,and gout. Celery is a good way to get sodium and chlorophyll. the way to pick out good celery is to make shor they are firm and dark as possidle.
Beets are a good surse of iron, calcium, and vitamins A and B-6. poeple us beets for bladder porblems, eye fatigue, and kidneys. the freshest tasting beet you can get would have to be firm and smooth. avoid beets that are either soft shriveled. Beets are probably the most powerful vegy out there.
Tobaccos Special concerns.
Quiting concerns are mostly weight gain. The most you would gain is about 10 pounds women would gain a little more. some people thinking about weight gain witch stresses the person out so they want to smoke more. Ways around weight gain and stressing about it are going for long walks getting off the bus one stop ahead of you are gust a few ways. The main thing is to gust stay bissy and ceep your mind off smoking. At lest try to work out for at lest 30 minutes a day 5 times a week.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp
S.T.Is
Tere are seaven diffrent tipes of STIs. The first of the seaven is crabs. If you were to have a STI you would perfer to have this one. It is a parasite that lives in your hair. You mostly git it by haveing sex. The bigest symptome would be itchynes or just by see they you could know . The reason it is the one you would rather have is because how easy it is to treet. All you us is a subscried shampoo. All you have to do then is us it every day consistently. Chamydia is one out to mess with it is a STI that is cunsomed sexauly. What it is, bacteria, It has vary little symptoms but if any they would be bleeding or painful uriation discharge. the only thing they have to treet this is antibiotics. Numder three on ouwhere list is Gonorrhea this is also a bacteria STI that can be transported by sex but has the same tipe of teretment with antibiotics. IT has a fuw diffrent tipes of symptoms. As bleeding or pus from the anus and same as the other painful peeing. Fore on our list is Syphilis it is coused throw sex and becomes from bacteria. The only symptom is sures on penis or vigina. It can couse damage to the hart or brain can evean couse death. Numder five is AIDS. AIDS is a virus that damages the boodie. AIDS is a virus that can not be cureed. To now for sure if you have it you would have to go see i doctor and get a blood test.AIDS can also effect your child if you were to have one. The lest to are alike in name but are not alike by status. Genital warts are a infection coused by human pupillomn virus. You can not only get it by sex but by skin to skin. there are not realy symptoms but if any they would be bumps. What is realy bad is they can be passed on to your childern. Now Genital Hurpes are a hole diffrent thing they are coused by the simplex virus. They can also be transmited by sex or skin to skin. this has a piaful symptom of blistors that break into open sores. The way to now for sure is to see a docter and get the terement of medication . These are the seaven diffrent tipes of SITs that I have lerned about.
Birth Control
There are three tips of birth control 1 of them is strong the other is a less percentage but the last one is the lest. The number three is the glow in the dark condom . The seconded one would be the regular condom that is 98% in effect in steed of 60% But the one that is 99% is the pill. As long as the pill is taken every day at around the same time of day it will stay at 99% in effect.I would approach My girl Friend or love by asking them if they now anything about Birth control and what they think of it. Then as a couple if we chose to use it we will. My parents would be different. I would come up to them with knowledge of what i would like to do and hope they would under stand. Maybe throw in a tip or two.I think that anyone that is sexualy active should be able. So that there are less early birth and unwhanted children.
- What is a drug
That's a great question. A drug is a substance that you put into your body to have a certain effect. For example, some drugs are medicines and you would take them to improve your health. Other kinds of drugs are taken because the person thinks they will change their behavior or make them feel better. Some of these are legal, like alcohol and tobacco, and others, like cocaine and marijuana, are not. The drugs in the last two categories can have seriously bad effects on people who use them. You can find out more about that at:
- How many kids die from drugs?
That is a complicated question because not all drug deaths are identified as drug deaths. Intentional misuse of hazardous materials for example results in a lot of poisoning deaths and they may not be recognized. In general about 17,000 deaths a year are from use of illicit drugs, however this is not broken down by age. In addition, 440,000 die from tobacco related illnesses and 50,00 from alcohol every year.
-What are the possitive effects of steriods on a young devolping adolscent male
That is an interesting question. You probably already know that your body produces a variety of steroids that help to regulate your growth, and help to maintain balance in your body (water regulation, stress control, suppression of the immune system). Adolescent males need a certain amount of testosterone to help them achieve their full adult height and the right proportion of fat and muscle, but a little goes a long way, and adding more does not add to those normal physiological functions. Adding more, as athletes tend to do, in large amounts has a number of harmful effects, such as possibly stunting your growth because of the hormone's actions on the growth plates in your legs, and suppression of your own natural production of testosterone. Many of the effects of steroids are not reversible. For example, the effect of steroids on growth is not reversible. If you want to know more about steroid abuse, go to
step 1 Up to ¼ beetroot
step 2 2 celery stalks
step3 2 carrots
The Carrots act as a taste leveler they make the things that are bitter not bitter and the things that are sweet not so sweet. Carrots are a good way to help fix eye problems. They also help so people with weight loss. they can be great sources of calcim, Vd, Vb, Ve, Vc, Vk, and potassium. The only thing about haveing to meny carrots is that it can make your liver work that will make your skin tour a yellowish color.
Celery is traditionally used for liver problems, weight loss ,and gout. Celery is a good way to get sodium and chlorophyll. the way to pick out good celery is to make shor they are firm and dark as possidle.
Beets are a good surse of iron, calcium, and vitamins A and B-6. poeple us beets for bladder porblems, eye fatigue, and kidneys. the freshest tasting beet you can get would have to be firm and smooth. avoid beets that are either soft shriveled. Beets are probably the most powerful vegy out there.
Tobaccos Special concerns.
Quiting concerns are mostly weight gain. The most you would gain is about 10 pounds women would gain a little more. some people thinking about weight gain witch stresses the person out so they want to smoke more. Ways around weight gain and stressing about it are going for long walks getting off the bus one stop ahead of you are gust a few ways. The main thing is to gust stay bissy and ceep your mind off smoking. At lest try to work out for at lest 30 minutes a day 5 times a week.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp
S.T.Is
Tere are seaven diffrent tipes of STIs. The first of the seaven is crabs. If you were to have a STI you would perfer to have this one. It is a parasite that lives in your hair. You mostly git it by haveing sex. The bigest symptome would be itchynes or just by see they you could know . The reason it is the one you would rather have is because how easy it is to treet. All you us is a subscried shampoo. All you have to do then is us it every day consistently. Chamydia is one out to mess with it is a STI that is cunsomed sexauly. What it is, bacteria, It has vary little symptoms but if any they would be bleeding or painful uriation discharge. the only thing they have to treet this is antibiotics. Numder three on ouwhere list is Gonorrhea this is also a bacteria STI that can be transported by sex but has the same tipe of teretment with antibiotics. IT has a fuw diffrent tipes of symptoms. As bleeding or pus from the anus and same as the other painful peeing. Fore on our list is Syphilis it is coused throw sex and becomes from bacteria. The only symptom is sures on penis or vigina. It can couse damage to the hart or brain can evean couse death. Numder five is AIDS. AIDS is a virus that damages the boodie. AIDS is a virus that can not be cureed. To now for sure if you have it you would have to go see i doctor and get a blood test.AIDS can also effect your child if you were to have one. The lest to are alike in name but are not alike by status. Genital warts are a infection coused by human pupillomn virus. You can not only get it by sex but by skin to skin. there are not realy symptoms but if any they would be bumps. What is realy bad is they can be passed on to your childern. Now Genital Hurpes are a hole diffrent thing they are coused by the simplex virus. They can also be transmited by sex or skin to skin. this has a piaful symptom of blistors that break into open sores. The way to now for sure is to see a docter and get the terement of medication . These are the seaven diffrent tipes of SITs that I have lerned about.
Birth Control
There are three tips of birth control 1 of them is strong the other is a less percentage but the last one is the lest. The number three is the glow in the dark condom . The seconded one would be the regular condom that is 98% in effect in steed of 60% But the one that is 99% is the pill. As long as the pill is taken every day at around the same time of day it will stay at 99% in effect.I would approach My girl Friend or love by asking them if they now anything about Birth control and what they think of it. Then as a couple if we chose to use it we will. My parents would be different. I would come up to them with knowledge of what i would like to do and hope they would under stand. Maybe throw in a tip or two.I think that anyone that is sexualy active should be able. So that there are less early birth and unwhanted children.
- What is a drug
That's a great question. A drug is a substance that you put into your body to have a certain effect. For example, some drugs are medicines and you would take them to improve your health. Other kinds of drugs are taken because the person thinks they will change their behavior or make them feel better. Some of these are legal, like alcohol and tobacco, and others, like cocaine and marijuana, are not. The drugs in the last two categories can have seriously bad effects on people who use them. You can find out more about that at:
- How many kids die from drugs?
That is a complicated question because not all drug deaths are identified as drug deaths. Intentional misuse of hazardous materials for example results in a lot of poisoning deaths and they may not be recognized. In general about 17,000 deaths a year are from use of illicit drugs, however this is not broken down by age. In addition, 440,000 die from tobacco related illnesses and 50,00 from alcohol every year.
-What are the possitive effects of steriods on a young devolping adolscent male
That is an interesting question. You probably already know that your body produces a variety of steroids that help to regulate your growth, and help to maintain balance in your body (water regulation, stress control, suppression of the immune system). Adolescent males need a certain amount of testosterone to help them achieve their full adult height and the right proportion of fat and muscle, but a little goes a long way, and adding more does not add to those normal physiological functions. Adding more, as athletes tend to do, in large amounts has a number of harmful effects, such as possibly stunting your growth because of the hormone's actions on the growth plates in your legs, and suppression of your own natural production of testosterone. Many of the effects of steroids are not reversible. For example, the effect of steroids on growth is not reversible. If you want to know more about steroid abuse, go to
shared porjects from peers
vitamins.
Jen
vitamin b-1 Thiamine is a very important vitamin because it helps you metabolize your fat, however, it is water soluble, which means that it disintegrates in water. After it is in the body, the water in your body makes it disappear in some parts, but not completely because the nutrients in Thiamine store the vitamin in your muscle tissues. It helps keep your heart healthy along with your digestive system and your nervous system. However, its not able to be stored in the body, minus your muscle tissues, so you have to take in the vitamin frequently to remain healthy.
Madison
- Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine, pyridoxal phosphate)FCA’s:1) overview, benefits, naturalsources, how to use, cautions, deficiencies, overdose, side effects, interactions.2) Look up words that you do not know. You will be presenting your project to the class.3) correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.Vitamin B-6, works as a coenzyme, a molecule that provides a transfer site for chemical reactions within your body, it helps convert tryptophan, the chemical in turkey that makes you sleepy, to niacin, which can be found in multiple foods including: meat, fish, eggs, milk, and whole grained foods.This vitamin promotes a healthy cardivascular, nervous, and immune systems, and supports healthy skin, hair and nails and a normal red- blood cell formation. It can be used as a possible anemia treatment, functions as a tranquilizer. It also causes a reduction of PMS symptoms and may reduce asthma symptoms and it increases serotonin to ease sleep. People who would benefit from taking B-6 vitamins include pregnant or breast-feeding women, substance abusers, estrogen or contraceptive user, or those with increased nutritional needs.This vitamin can be found naturally in many foods, including: avacados, bananas, chicken, ham, potatoes, salmon, shrimp, sunflower seeds, and many others. B-6 is available in liquid form, due to its fast absorption.Before taking B-6, you should consult your doctor if you have intestinal problem, liver disease, overactive thyroid, or sickle-cell disease. If you are over 55, a marginal deficincy of this vitamin is more likely to occur. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid large doses because it could cause dependency in the child. Some symptoms of deficiency include weakness, mental confusion, inablity to sleep, irratablity, anemia, or tongue discoloration. Signs of an overdose include include irreversible nerve damage, and excess use of the vitamin may lead to kidney stones. Stop and consult your doctor if depression occurs and you are on an oral contraceptive, or if you have been taking the vitamin for several months and begin to have severs sensory neuropathy.This vitamin interacts with many other substances. Some of these include: oral contraceptives reduce vitamin absorption rates, as do tobacco and alcohol and phenytoin.
Charlene
.Vitamin E is very beneficial to the body. Vitamin E has makes it so you have a healthy circulatory system. It helps prevent bloot clotting and decreases the wound healing process. Vitamin E also "decreases symptoms of premenstrual syndrom and certain types of breast disease". There have been studies that state, taking large amounts of vitamin E decreases the risk of atherosclerosis. Vitamin E is categorized in the fat tissues of our bodies. This can last from a few days to six months. This can be bad at times though, because if you get too much of it, it will get go to your liver and can cause serious health problems. Some Sources of Vitamin E are:Wheat germVegetable oil and margarineAvocadoWhole grain productsEgg yolkNutsLiverPeanut butterYou cant really overdose on a vitamin but too much of Vitamin E can casue nausea and digestive problems.
Josh
my vitamin was B-2 and useing the link provided i found the following infomation.http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-b-2-riboflavin.htmlOverview:Vitamin B-2, otherwise known as riboflavin, is readily absorbed from foods, such as meat, dairy products, and fortified grains. This vitamin is essential to energy generation, nerve development, blood cell development, and the regulation of certain hormones.How This Vitamin Works in Your Body:Releasing food energyNormal growth and developmentKeeps healthy mucous membranes linings together with vitamin AKeeps healthy brain and nervous system, skin, hair, and blood cellsEssential for iron, pyridoxine, and niacin functionsCould increase growth of body during development stagesPotential treatment for cheilitisThe following may benefit from this supplement:People with needed nutritional supplementsPregnant or breastfeeding womenSubstance abusersPeople with excess stress or who have undergone recent surgeryHyperthyroidism sufferersParticipants in vigorous physical activityWhere This Vitamin is Found:BananasBeef liverDairy productsEggsEnriched breadsFortified cerealsHamMixed vegetablesPorkTunaWheat germHow to Use:Available as:Liquid: the best form due to its high bioavailability and fast absorption. Always choose liquid as your first choice when supplementing your diet.Tablets: availableRecommended Daily IntakesMen: 1.3 mgWomen: 1.1 mgPregnancy: 1.4 mgLactation: 1.6 mgCautions:Consult your doctor if you have:Are or planning to be pregnant.Over 55:Increased need for riboflavin.Pregnancy:Keep within DRI.Breastfeeding:Keep within DRI.Storage:Heat and/or moisture may alter the vitamin. Refrigeration is recommended.Symptoms of Deficiency:Symptoms include red, swollen, cracked mouth and tongue; fatigue; depression; anemia; and greasy, scaly skin. The formation of cataracts may be a result of this vitamin deficiency.Overdose:Signs of Overdose:None expected in individuals with normal kidney functioning. However, in rare cases, symptoms may be itching, numbness, a burning sensation, or light sensitivity.Side Effects:Reaction or effect : What to doYellow urine (in large doses) : No needed action. Interactions:Interacts with : Combined effectAntidepressants (tricyclic) : Reduces B-2 efficacy. Phenothiazines : Reduces B-2 efficacy.Probenecid : Reduces B-2 efficacy. Alcohol/Tobacco products : Reduces B-2 efficacy.Madison Waryas- Vitamin B-6, works as a coenzyme, a molecule that provides a transfer site for chemical reactions within your body, it helps convert tryptophan, the chemical in turkey that makes you sleepy, to niacin, which can be found in multiple foods including: meat, fish, eggs, milk, and whole grained foods.This vitamin promotes a healthy cardivascular, nervous, and immune systems, and supports healthy skin, hair and nails and a normal red- blood cell formation. It can be used as a possible anemia treatment, functions as a tranquilizer. It also causes a reduction of PMS symptoms and may reduce asthma symptoms and it increases serotonin to ease sleep. People who would benefit from taking B-6 vitamins include pregnant or breast-feeding women, substance abusers, estrogen or contraceptive user, or those with increased nutritional needs.This vitamin can be found naturally in many foods, including: avacados, bananas, chicken, ham, potatoes, salmon, shrimp, sunflower seeds, and many others. B-6 is available in liquid form, due to its fast absorption.Before taking B-6, you should consult your doctor if you have intestinal problem, liver disease, overactive thyroid, or sickle-cell disease. If you are over 55, a marginal deficincy of this vitamin is more likely to occur. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid large doses because it could cause dependency in the child. Some symptoms of deficiency include weakness, mental confusion, inablity to sleep, irratablity, anemia, or tongue discoloration. Signs of an overdose include include irreversible nerve damage, and excess use of the vitamin may lead to kidney stones. Stop and consult your doctor if depression occurs and you are on an oral contraceptive, or if you have been taking the vitamin for several months and begin to have severs sensory neuropathy. This vitamin interacts with many other substances. Some of these include: oral contraceptives reduce vitamin absorption rates, as do tobacco and alcohol and phenytoin.
Beth Comtois
- Vitamin B3, or Niacin, is a vitamin that is like other B vitamins it creates enzymes that are a key to changing food into energy, combining hormones, repair genetic material, and keeps the nervous system functioning. It is needed for 50 body processes. You can get vitamin B3 from things like, Beef liver, Brewer’s yeast, the white meat of a chicken, dried beans and peas, fortified cereals, halibut, peanut butter, peanuts, pork, potatoes, salmon, soybeans, swordfish, tuna and turkey. This vitamin can help with treating pellagra, can decreases cholesterol, if taken in large doses can dilate blood vessels, it helps handle ear ringing and dizziness, its great for genetic material repair, there can be a reduction in heart attacks, it calms depression and migraine headaches, and possible poor digestion could be improved. Some of the benefits of Vitamin B3 are, it can help people with poor food intake by keeping them healthy, pregnant woman or woman that are breast feeding can help there child by giving them the right amount of vitamins, with substance abusers it can help improve their mental awareness, people that are severe burn or injury patients it can help heal their wounds, infants with disorders that a don't turn there food into energy, and people that have had heart problems it can help also. Vitamin B3 is offered as a liquid or tablet but it is more readily available in liquid due to high bio-availability and it is better due to faster absorption. When digesting this vitamin you should talk to your doctor if you have, diabetes, gout, gallbladder or liver disease , internal bleeding, and glaucoma because it can make you worse if taken to much or to little. There are some deficiencies with taking this vitamin may have dermatitis on you hand and face, lose of appetite, a sore mouth, diarrhea, and depression. If you have had an overdose of this vitamin, you may have body flush, nausea, diarrhea, weakness, light headiness, headache, fainting, high blood sugar, high uric acid, and heart- rhythm disturbance. From this vitamin you can have many different side effects. There is abdominal pain, headache, diarrhea, darkened urine, faintness, feeling hot, and dry skin. Last but not least there can be interaction that might not be good with this vitamin. Most of these interactions happen with medications that you are taking. For example, Antibiotics, Tetracycline, Aspirin, Blood Pressure Medications, Alpha-blockers, Cholesterol-lowering Medications, Diabetes Medications, and Nicotine Patches. The other things that it can interact with are, Anti-diabetics it can lead to a reduction in the anti-diabetic effect, the beta-adrenergic blockers can cause incredibly low blood pressures, tobacco can lead to a reduction in niacin effect, and alcohol can cause an incredible reduction in blood pressure.
Luke Conway
- Vitamin B-5 also known as Pantothenic Acid is used by the body to help take carbohydrates, protein, and fat and turn them into energy. There are many benefits of this vitamin, it helps with natural growth, it helps take the food that you eat and turn it into energy, and it can help relieve stress and fatigue. There is a large list of common foods that have Pantothenic Acid in them, these foods include Avocados, Bananas, Blue cheese, Broccoli, Chicken, Collard greens, Eggs, Lentils, Liver, Lobster, Meats, Milk, Oranges, Peanut butter, Peanuts, Peas, Soybeans, Sunflower seeds, Wheat germ, and Whole-grain products. Vitamin B-5 can be taken in different forms, but liquid is the best because your body absorbs it the fastest.There are some minor downfalls to taking Vitamin B-5. If you have Hemophilia(when your blood does not clot) you should consult a doctor before taken extra Vitamin B-5. The only affect of taking too much Vitamin B-5 is diarrhea, if this occurs you should reduce the amount of Vitamin B-5 that you are taking and see a doctor. Vitamin B-5 can limit the effect of the medicine Levodopa. Also its own effects are limited if it is used by a person who uses tobacco products. Vitamin B-5 is a good thing to take to improve your overall health.
Zach Whitcomb
- For the first project I had to research vitamin H and what it dose for the body. Vitamin H is received from certain intestinal bacteria, Vitamin H is also known as Biotin. This particular Vitamin is used for boosting metabolism. protects amino acids and set up for the building of protein. this particular virtaman is used for cell growth
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/vitamin-h-000342.htm
Angela Rathbun
- Folic Acid (vitamin B-9) is also known as folate, and folacin; it's chemical name is pteroyigulamic. this is a very important vitamin. This vitamin is needed to do many things in the body. The vitamin can be made in the body and then stored in the liver.Vitamin B-9 is needed in cell growth and DNA synthesis. Vitamin B-9 is also very important in the formation of red blood cells, amino acids and last but not least energy productions. Along with those it is absolutly vital for creating heme, which is the iron substance in hemoglobin, essentail for oxygen transport. Vitamin B-9 works as a coenzyme in RNA and DNA synthesis. It is also good for digestion and for your nervous system. The vitamin also works to better your mental and emotional health. So it can be used as a treatment for depression and anxiety.Not having enough folic acid (vitamin B-9) can cause diarrhea, heartburn and constipation. For an unborn baby being deficient in the vitamin can be dangerous. It increases the risk that the baby might be born with some serious defects to its nervous system, like spina bifidia. In adults and teens when there is a deficincy of the vitamin you can sufer from fatigue, acne, sore tongue, and cracking at the corner of your mouth. Having a long term deficincy may cause anemia and cancer of the bowl and/or cervix.The recommended daily dosage of vitamin B-9 is 400 micrograms. People on meds for epilepsy need to e careful with large amounts of the vitamin because it can change the functions of those medications. But having to much of the vitamin can cover up a vitamin B-12 deficincy. Folic acid is most effective when it is taken with other B vitamins like, B-12, B-6, and vitamin C. Fresh greens like broccli, and spinich contain vitamin B-9; it is also found in fruits and starchy veggies, whole grains, and beans.
Joyce Kearney
- Vitamin D also known as Cholecalcifero plays an enormous role in the development of bone growth, Vitamins D is used to absorb calcium and phosphorus from the body to create this bone. In a section from a website it states that Vitamin D can be found in different sources: “Great sources of this supplement include fortified milk, oily fish, liver, and eggs.”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many benefits that Vitamin D can give to the body by helping prevent substance abusers, nutritional intake, and extended stress. Vitamin D can also help people that do not receive enough sunshine by giving them the needed nutrients, vegetarians that don’t receive enough Vitamin D, and patients that suffer from cystic fibrosis patients. Vitamin D can be found in many different sources, in a section from a website of health listed them: cod-liver oil, egg substitutes, halibut-liver oil, herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, sunlight, tuna, and Vitamin-D-fortified milk. (http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many different ways that Vitamin D can be taken or used, but the best way that it can be obtained is through its liquid state. Tablets for Vitamin D can also be taken to help get the needed amount. When taking Vitamin D you should be cautious and consult your doctor and from a statement from a health website it pronounced that:“Consult your doctor if you have:have planned pregnancy while taking vitamin D, epilepsy, heart or blood-vessel disease, kidney, liver or pancreatic disease, chronic diarrhea, intestinal problems, sarcoidosis and if you are over 55:higher potential for adverse reactions and side effects.”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)There are some symptoms of deficiency that could occur would be weakness in the muscles, bone pain tenderness, osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer and in children rickets.(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many different signs of an overdose of Vitamin D, in a segment of a health cite described these signs:“high blood pressure, Irregular heartbeat, nausea, weight loss, seizures, abdominal pain, appetite loss, mental-and physical-growth retardation, premature hardening of arteriesKidney damage.” (http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)There are many different side effects that are caused by Vitamin D but these are found to be the most important:The loss of appetite, dry mouth, nausea or vomiting, increased thirst, mental confusion, and headaches. If any of these systems should occur discuss with your doctor straight away.Vitamin D has different sorts of interactions such as:“Anticonvulsants: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Barbiturates: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Calcitonin: Calcitonin effect reduced when treating hypercalcemia.Calcium (high doses): Risk of hypercalcemia increased. Cholestyramine: Vitamin absorption reduced.Colestipol: Vitamin absorption reduced.Cortisone: Vitamin absorption reduced.Digitalis preparations: Heartbeat irregularities increased.Diuretics, thiazide: Hypercalcemia risk increased.Hydration: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Mineral oil: Absorption of vitamin D increased.Phosphorus- containing medicines: Risk increased of too much phosphorus in blood.Primidone : Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Vitamin-D derivatives: Increased potential for toxicity due to additive effects.Alcohol: Depletes storage of vitamin D in liver”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)These are very important interactions that Vitamin D can cause and should be taken seriously and looked into every few months.
James Osborne
-Vitamin K is a group of 2-methilo-naphthoquinone derivatives. There are three notable forms of vitamin K, K1 (phytonadione, phylloquinone, phytonactone), K2 (menaquinones), which can be formed by natural bacteria in the intestines, and K3 (menadione), the most active synthetic form of the preparations K3-K7. Vitamin K plays an important role in blood clotting and bone metabolism. High serum concentrations of undercarboxylated osteocalcin and low serum concentrations of vitamin K are associated with lower bone mineral density and increased risk of hip fracture. Vitamin K supplements may improve bone mass in postmenopausal women. Vitamin K prevents calcification of arteries and other soft tissue. Calcification of organs and other soft tissue is an adverse consequence of aging. Vitamin K may play a role in the regulation of blood sugar. The pancreas, which makes insulin, has the second highest amount of vitamin K in the body. Vitamin K's primary function is to regulate normal blood clotting due to its role in the synthesis of prothrombin. Vitamin K supplements improve bone health and reduce risk of bone fractures, particularly in postmenopausal women who are at risk for osteoporosis. Three vitamin-K dependent proteins have been isolated in bone. Higher vitamin K levels correspond to greater bone density, while low levels of vitamin K have been found in those with osteoporosis. In bones, vitamin K mediates the gamma-carboxylation of glutamyl residues on several bone proteins, notably osteocalcin. Osteocalcin is a protein synthesized by osteoblasts (bone forming cells). The mineral-binding capacity of osteocalcin requires vitamin K-dependent gamma-carboxylation of three glutamic acid residues.The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin K is 80 mg per day for adult males and 65 mg per day for adult females, and 5 mg/day for the newborn infant. Rich sources of vitamin K include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, spinach and soybeans.Vitamin K deficiency is very rare and occurs when there is an inability to absorb the vitamin from the intestinal tract. Vitamin K deficiency can also occur after prolonged treatment with oral antibiotics. Vitamin K deficiency is often the result of impaired absorption rather than not getting enough in the diet. Prolonged use of antibiotics can also cause a low level of this vitamin because they destroy some of the bacteria in the gut that help to produce vitamin K. Newborns are at risk for vitamin K deficiency. This is because their digestive tracts contain no vitamin K-producing bacteria. Vitamin K deficiency in adults is rare. When it occurs, it is found in people with diseases that prevent the absorption of fat. These diseases include cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, and cholestasis. Symptoms of vitamin K deficiency include easy bruisability, epistaxis, gastrointestinal bleeding, menorrhagia and hematuria.There is no known toxicity associated with high doses of phylloquinone (vitamin K1), menaquinone (vitamin K2), or menadione (vitamin K3) and its derivatives. High intake of vitamin K is not recommended for individuals taking anticoagulant medications such as Warfarin (coumadin).
Sarah Ebare
-The Wonder of Vitamin CVitamin C is perhaps one of the most well-known vitamins in our diets. When you visit the super market you will find many products with "a full serving of vitamin C". People use Vitamin C tablets.Vitamin C is required for a healthy immune system, and can help prevent cancer, colds, cataracts, heart disease and aid in the healing of wounds. Vitamin C is also required in the synthesis of collagen in connective tissues.The ascorbic acid in Vitamin C is needed for healthy cell development, healthy gum tissues and is excellent for clearing up infection and preventing cholesterol problems.So Vitamin C is a useful and much need nutrient. What happens if the body is Vitamin C deficient?When devoid of Vitamin C, the gums will bleed, the body is weaker and bruises more easily. You can develop scurvy, the scourge of malnourished sailors. However Scurvy is easily treated with does of Vitamin C.The best dosages tend to be 60 mg per day or 200-300 mg in recent studies. While for pregnant and nursing women it is 75-95 mg.You can however overdose on this vitamin. The symptoms include gastrointestinal complaints, such a diarrhea.Now, if you do not wish to get your vitamin C, in pill form, there are many foods which contain it. Most if not all fruit contain Vitamin C while leafy green vegetables (such as Spinach) contain it as well. When taking the vitamin in pill form do not mix it with aspirin as it could cause stomach pain. Antidepressants and birth control pills can also react with it. It is best to get your vitamin see in the form of fruit or vegetable and snacks fortified with vitamin c (think of those delicious gummy snacks at the grocery store, they're loaded with a full daily value!)
Micah.
My vitamin is vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Without Vitamin c your body cannot stay healthy. Its a vital vitamin because it is healthy for your blood system and nervous system; it also strengthens blood vessels. One key thing that vitamin c does is it helps the collagen tissue which helps against infection and disease. Last but not least, vitamin c helps your body if it is being over worked. For example, if your have a cold or the flu, vitamin c aids the body and strengthens your white blood cells. Some other things that the vitamin does is it can prevent allergies, can improve male fertility, may reduce cholesterol, etc. This vitamin can be found in grapefruit, lemons mango's, tomatoes, strawberries, orange juice, etc. There are many ways to get your share of this vitamin, some being, tablets, liquid formula, a shot from your doctor, your just simply eating some of the key foods that make your body healthy. Some cautions that you should be aware of before taking in vitamin c is if you have: gout, kidney stones, sickle-cell, anemia, and iron storage disease. Some side effects may be, flushed face, headache, mild diarrhea, etc. If your body takes in aspirin the vitamin c will not work as strong. Some ways that you can verify that you have overdosed is: if your face gets flushed, headache, increase in urination, diarrhea, etc.
Sarah H
-Vitamin B-12, also known as cyanocobalamin, acts as a coenzyme for the creation of DNA material. This Vitamin helps cell development and plays a big role in carbohydrates, protein, metabolism and fat. Vitamin B-12 is not found in plant foods but has good sources of this of VitaminB-12 include dairy products eggs fish and meats!This Vitamin helps the development or nerves hair, and skin. This vitamin helps with Alzheimer's and keeps your immune system strongThis vitamin is found in beef, cheese, dairy products and others such as: Eggs,Flounder, Herring, Liverwurst, Sardines, and Swiss cheese. This vitamin is available in liquids and tablets. The recommend daily intakes are for women, 2.4mcg and for men, 2.4mcg. You should keep this in the refrigerator. Symptoms from vitamin B-12 include nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, confusion, and memory loss, and skin itching.
Vegetable
Jen
Broccoli is extremely useful for medicinal purposes. It helps reduce the speed of cancerous cells that can go anywhere in your body. Broccoli helps repair sun damaged skin, so that it will be as healthy as it could get. The nutrition that helps is called Asphalia. Broccoli is the only vegetable that is less nutritious if it is frozen rather than fresh. You always look at the color of it, of the green ness, and of the leaves on it. Broccoli is a good source of calcium, potassium, folate and fiber. Broccoli has a lot of Vitamin A and Vitamin, which both protect your body's cells from damage.
BASILBasil is traditionally used for herbs in soups and stews. French cooks really like it,and have traditionally used its leaves in soups and salads. Most of the varieties of basil from Asia have a stronger taste than the the European varieties.Basil is a good source of Vitamin K and a very good source of iron, calcium and vitamin A. Its also a good source of dietary fiber. If you buy basil from a store, it normally comes in plastic so that it keeps it fresher on the shelves.It also helps keep healthy cholestoral levels for you bodys cells.Basil is a very common ingredient in Thai, Vietnamese and chinese cooking.My Pyramid PlanSeptember 14th, 2007Eat these amounts from each food group daily. This plan is a 2200 calorie food pattern. It is based on average needs for someone like you. (A 16 year old female, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 127 pounds, physically active 30 to 60 minutes a day.) Your food needs also depend on your rate of growth and other factors. See a health care provider who can track your height and weight over time to identify your specific needs.
Angela
.Zucchini is traditionally used for bladder problems, internal cleansing, body coolant, kidneys, and a thirst quencher. Zucchinis are an awesome source of calcium, potassium, and also vitamin B-1 and 2. When testing for freshness it's best to look for shininess and firmness. Zucchinis are a very bland veggie, so it is best if you mix it with other veggies like carrots, or scuosh. Zucchini juice is usually drank during the summer. They also contain high amounts of vitamin a and folate.Beet juice is traditionlly used for bladder problems, liver, tiredness, menopause, circulatoryproblems, skin problems, and weight loss problems and more. It is also a good source of calcium, sodium, vitamin a, chlorine, sulfur, vitamin B-6, iron, potassium, and choline. when testing for freshness you want them to be both smooth and firm. These are very stong and powerful veggies, they are known to turn urine and poop red. You dont want to drink straight beet juice. You should ALWAYS mix it with something else, like apple juice. If you drink it straight you run the risk of temporarily paralyz your vocal chords, you could break out in hives, also you run the risk of increasing your heart rate and/or causing a fever. Beets have a good taste. but you should definitly mix with something like apples, cucumbers and/or carrots.www.juicingbook.com
Luke.
Lettuce(Iceberg) and ParsleyLettuce is a very common vegetable. Its juice is traditionally used for anemia, constipation, hair loss, insomnia, liver, nervous system, and weight loss. Iceberg Lettuce is a good source of calcium, chlorine, iron, magnesium, potassium, silicon, sulfur, vitamin A, and vitamin E. The way to test lettuce for freshness is if it is heavy, and the leaves are dark. Lettuce juice is a green juice and you should only have one fourth of you juice be green juice. Iceberg lettuce is good for you, but the darker lettuces are have more nutritional value. Iceberg lettuce contains Vitamin C, Riboflavin, and Thiamin.Parsley is another common vegetable, its juice is traditionally used for anemia, arthritis, bladder problems, circulation, endocrine system, eye problems, kidneys, liver, prostate, skin, urinary tract, and weight loss. It is a good source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur, vitamin A, vitamin C, and chlorophyll. The freshness test for parsley is how dark the leaves are, the darker they are the better the parsley is. Parsley, like lettuce, is a green juice so it should only be one fourth of the juice that you drink. Parsley juice should also never be drunk by itself because it is too powerful. The three greatest amounts of vitamins in parsley are vitamin C, Riboflavin, and Thiamin.Sourceswww.juicingbook.com
Micah
Chicory is a plant with blue flowers. This plant is general used to strenghthen your immune system and can rarely be found in salads. Three vitamins and minerals that you can find in chicory is iron, vitamin a, and patassium. When harvesting, you should obviously find the healthies plants with a mix of white and green color to it. One warning is to not take only due to the fact that the taste is unbarable because of its bitter and sour taste. A few other vegetables that chicory goes well with is carrots and cellery.
Madison.
Tomato juice is one of the most popular vegtable juices, you can find it a most every supermarket or foods store. This juice is traditionally used for bladder problems, gall bladder problems, gout, kidneys, liver, skin problems, and weight loss, and it is a good source of phosphorus, sulfur, and vitamin C. You don't want rotten tomato juice, so don't juice a rotten tomato, so when purchasing one always look for one that was vine ripened and always but in season during the summer growing season. You want to avoid hothouse tomatoes, becuase they are picked green and then gassed in order to make them red. Don't forget that tomatoes are a fruit and not a vegetable, so because of this, they are best drunk alone. There is a difference in raw and cooked tomatoes. Cooked tomatoes, can leech the body of important minerals such as calcium. Raw tomatoes are good for cleansing the body, especially the liver. Here's a funny story for those that like funny and historical stories. Tomatoes leaves are actually poisonous and for the longest time, people in North America would not eat Tomatoes thinking that if the leaves were poisonous, then so must be the fruit. The a man travelled to Italy and saw everyone eating Tomatoes to his surprise! Shocked with what he saw, he travelled back to North America and began selling crushed Tomatoes as an elixir. The belief being that if the leaves are poisonous, but the fruit isn't, then it must help make you healthy. Today, this Tomato elixir is known as ketchup.Sources used: http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/tomato/Here's a funny story for those that like funny and historical stories like myself!Tomatoes leaves are actually poisonous and for the longest time, people in North America would not eat Tomatoes thinking that if the leaves were poisonous, then so must be the fruit.The a man travelled to Italy and saw everyone eating Tomatoes to his surprise! Shocked with what he saw, he travelled back to North America and began selling crushed Tomatoes as an elixir. The belief being that if the leaves are poisonous, but the fruit isn't, then it must help make you healthy. Today, this Tomato elixir is known as ketchup.
Sarah Harmon
Brussels Sprouts are usually used for preventing cancer, and keeping the immune system strong. Brussels sprouts are a good soucre for calcium, sulfur, potassium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B-1. When looking to buy Brussels sprouts, take caution when you see yellow in the leave colors. Look for dull colored leaves that show no wilting. The importance of Brussels sprouts are that they are found in green juice, so it will be very beneficial if you put more then 1/4 of your juice containing green juice. Did you know that Brussels Sprouts is a member of the cabbage family. Almost similar to Broccoli Brussels sprouts have a great source of calcium although it contains less vitamin A than broccoli.Carrots are traditionally used for acne, arthritis, asthma, preventing cancer, cataracts, eye problems, liver problems, and weight loss. Carrots are a good source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, vitamins ( BCDE and K). When looking to buy carrots the freshness test always works, look for carrots with a dark orange color. Try to buy carrots without cracks. Some organic growers sell juicing carrots. Some important information on carrots is that, some may find drinking too much carrot juice turns their skin a yellowish orange color. But if this happens, it is a sign that the carrot juice is making your liver work. When your liver begins working, it releases toxins thus causing the yellowish orange color. If you turn orange i would suggest to cut down on drinking and eating carrots! Some general information about carrots that are you should try and buy organic grown carrots.
Joyce
Romaine Lettuce is considered to be one of the best resources for “Prana Energy,” (http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/lettuceromaine/). With romaine lettuce, it is used for its rich nutrients. The best way to obtain these rich nutrients is too use romaine lettuce when its leaves are at it darkest stage. To keep you romaine lettuce fresh for a long period of time break of the bottom of the lettuce to preserve this freshness. Since romaine lettuce is a green juice it is important that you don’t not have more than ¼ of you juice consisting of green juice. The darker you romaine lettuce head is, the more nutrients you will find in it like: its calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, Vitamin A and E, B-6 and potassium. All these nutrients will be found in romaine lettuce making it a good vegetable to eat.Parsnip is an essential vegetable that is used for treating acne, asthma, skink problems, arthritis, ulcers, weigh loss and cataracts. It is a good source of sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine, and vitamin C. When using parsnip make sure it is colored cream. There is no real important information on parsnip. Parsnip is a sweet tasting juice that should be mixed with different juices to relax its strong amount of flavor. There are many different amounts of vitamins that can be found in parsnip like: Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin a, IU and Vitamin A, RAE.Information was found at (http://www.juicingbook.com/).
Zach
.For one of the vegetables I had to choose Asparagus I found that the main wses for asparagus was to help blood presure, Eye problems, kidneys, prostate, skin problems, rheumatism, nurvous system, bowel aid and, Anemia. Asparagus is a good sourse of potassium, vitamin A, Vitamin B-1, vitamin c, choline, and folic acid The best time to buy asparagus is in the season Aprol to june. you want firm but tender asparagus there are also two types of aspara gus thick or thin stememed asparagus. the second vegetable I had to do was beet green. Beet greens are normally used for Anemia circulatory problems kidneys, lymphatic circulation, menophause, tiredness, bladder problems, eye fatigue, liver, menstral problems, skin problems, weightloss problems. Beet green juice is a good sourse of Iron, potassium, vitamin B-6choline, vitamin A, sulfur, chlorine, sodium, calcim. To check of the vegi is in good shape for juicing you want a firm smooth beet dont use soft or brused beats. size dosent matter.
Beth.
Collard greens are a vegetable much like spinach or beet greens. They are traditionally used for things like, asthma, scurvy, cancer, capillary, strength and cataracts. they are great source for magnesium, vitamin A and C. When you buy collard greens you want to make sure that it is fresh and to do that you need to look for slightly smaller leaves then then others. Try not to buy Collard Greens which are yellow or withered. When using collard greens in juice you should only make 1/4 of your juice with green.It is important that you don't use collard greens it you are those who suffer from or are at risk for kidney stones, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and those whose stomach is easily irritated because there is a high amount oxalic acid. But collard greens are a very nutritious food. They can be harder to digest when you eat them raw because of the cellulose walls. When juicing the greens, you will extract the nutrients and that bypasses the cellulose walls. The three greatest vitamins that you can find in collard greens are vitamin C, E, and A. So collard greens can have a good nutritional value to them.Beth.The vegetable kale is a was formed from cabbage, but it is a more wild form then domesticated. Kale is used for things like anemia, asthma, arthritis, circulation, eye problems, hair loss, hay fever, impotence, liver, skin problems, ulcers, and weight loss. It can be a great source of calcium, iron, vitamin A and chlorophyll. When you want to use kale you should make sure that get it during the spring or fall and you should make sure that the leaves are firm. Just like the collard greens you should only use a 1/4 of the a green juice, when juicing. In general kale can have a very powerful taste. It is also good for a calcium alternative. The three major vitamins in kale are vitamin C, A and E. Kale is also great in salads
James
CabbageThis project is on the health benefits of cabbage. Even though cabbage is a delicious and healthful staple in other countries, it is almost foreign to Americans. Cabbage is a sturdy, strong and abundant vegetable. It is hardy and easy to grow. It is almost universally available in all countries and cultures. Cabbage is rich in nutrition and fiber. It is an absolutely phenomenal source of vitamin C. What is even more amazing is that cabbage is famous for a specialized, naturally occurring nitrogenous compound known as indoles. Current research indicates that indoles can help lower can lower the risk of various forms of cancer. Cabbage is rich in vitamin A: responsible for the protection of your skin. Vitamin C: an all important anti-oxidant and helps the mitochondria to burn fat. Vitamin E: a fat soluble anti-oxidant which plays a role in skin integrity. Vitamin B: helps maintain integrity of nerve endings and boosts energy metabolism. Modern science has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the health benefits and therapeutic value of cabbage, which also plays a role in the inhibition of infections and ulcers. Cabbage extracts have been proven to kill certain viruses and bacteria in the laboratory setting. Cabbage boosts the immune system's ability to produce more antibodies. Cabbage provides high levels of iron and sulphur, minerals that work in part as cleansing agents for the digestive system. Try to enjoy a serving at least once a week along with your other valuable and health promoting cruciferous vegetables. Try to cook your cabbage lightly. Steaming and quick stir fry dishes are considered to be the best methods for preserving the power packed natural nutrition given so freely by Mother Nature. Cabbage soup anyone?
Josh Randall
The first vegatable i had was red cabbage. it is used for many things such as, helping asthma, high blood pressure, hairloss and long problems. it is a good source of Chlorine,Iodine,Potassium, Sulfur,Vitamin B-6,Vitamin C, and Vitamin U. for the freshness test you look for a heavy solid cabbage with the leaves that are full of color. it is important that you remember that sense cabbage is a green juice that your drink only consist of 1/4th green juice to be benaficial. other things to remember is that cabbage can cause some people to have gas and it can also cause mild cramping in the intestains. this happens because cabbage is high in sulfur.some general things, cabbage is cheap and high in nutrients, also it is better for you raw then cooked.the second vegatable i have is collard greens. this vegatable is known for helping with Asthma, Scurvy,Cancer,Capillary Strength, andCataracts. this vegatable is a good source of Magnesium,Vitamin A, andVitamin C. for the freshness test you want to look for smaller leaves and you want to stay away from yellow looking leaves. important things to know are the collard greens are another green juice so you dont want your drink to consist of more then 1/4th of them. other important things are are high in oxalic acid and should be avoided by those who suffer from or are at risk for kidney stones, gout, rheumatoid rthritis, osteoporosis and those whose stomach is easily irritated. general information on collard greens, Greens are very nutritious foods. Greens are generally speaking harder to digest when you eat them raw due to cellulose walls. When you juice the greens, you extract the nutrients thus bypassing the cellulose walls.
Charlene
.Radish- Radish is traditionally used for Asthma Eczema, Lung Problems, Skin Problems, Sinus Problems and Thyroid Problems. Radish is a good source of Iron, Magnesium, Potassium. Sodiuma dn Vitaminc C. When doing the freshness trest you want the radish to be nice red color. If the radish has green on the top then you cut it off so the nutrients dont go to the leaves. Its important that you mix the radishes with other vegetables because it usually has a strong taste. Some common things to mix it with are apple juice and carrot juice. Three greatest amounts of vitamins in Radish are Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6 and Vitamin A.Spinach-Spinach is traditionally used for :AnemiaCirculationColitisConstipationEyesKidneysLiverLymph SystemNervous SystemSkin ProblemsPoor DigestionThyroid GlandsSpinach is a good source of Calcim, iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassiu, Sodium, Vitamin A, B Complex, and Chlorophyll. When doing the freshness test you want to took for dark green leaves. The darker the color is the more nutrients there are. One important thing about Spinach is that its good for your body if you have no more than 1/4 of your juice being green juice. Spinach is considered a natural Laxative so if you have to much its too much Laxative for your body. Spinach has oxalic acid in it and if your body has to much of that, then you can loose nutrients. Three vitamins that are very common in Spinach are: Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Vitamin E
Fruits
Beth
.My Fruit is the lemon. It is tradtionly used for anemia, arthritis, blood, constipation, gout, indigestion, scurvy, skin problems, toxin elimination, and weight loss. A lemon can be a good source of bioflavanoids, vitamin C and potassium. When telling if a lemon is freash it should not have any green on it because that means that has a high acid content. You want a lemon that has a smooth skin, that means that it will have more juice in it. It is important that you know citrus fruits can take calcium from the body if you have too much of them. All of the citrus fruits give citric acid to the body and so it is good to exercise after having a citrus fruit or drink. It is always a good idea to leave the white membrain on the lemon when juicing because ut produces bioflavanoids that helps the body absorb and use vitamin C. The best fruit to use the lemon with is the apple. The three biggest vitamin in the lemon it vitamin C, A and B.
Charlene
.Pinapple is traditionally used for Blood disorders, Digestive problems, Grout, Inflamation, Sciatica, and weight loss. Pineapple is a good source of Calcium, Chlorine, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodiu,. Sulfur, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Bromelain. When doing the freshness test you want to look for a golden colored skin that have, sweet aroma to them. Some general information about Pineapple is that its organically grown. The pineapple has a rinda and that is the primary source for the bromelain. The rind is a natural digestive that is also known to be a natural anti-inflammatory. The three main vitamins in pineapple are, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin E.
Micah
.One fruit that is extremely healthy for you is pineapple. This fruit is generally used for blood disorder, gout, sciatica, digestive problems, inflammation, and weight loss. If you are looking for clacium, potassium, vitamin A, chlorine, sodium, vitamin C, phosphorus, sulfur, and bromelain. The way to test if a pineapple is ripe is if it has a golding brown color to the outside. Also a technique that i have found is if the tassles on the top pull out easily. If a pineapple is grown organically it is ok to eat it/grind it up. This part of the fruit is good for you because the rind is the main source of bromelain.
Angela
.Strawberries are traditionally used for acne, weight loss, constipation, kidneys, gout, and fluid retention. Strawberries are a great source of calcium, iron, phophorus, potassium, and vitamin c. For the freshness test you want to make sure you buy them during strawberry season. If you have any kind of reactions while eating strawberries then you should consult your doctor about whether or not you can juice them. Strawberries are really high in natural sugars, so if you have any kind of sugar illness, you need to be careful. Strawberry juice tends to be on the thick side, so it is suggested that you dilute it with another kind of juice or water. They are also very high in vitamin c, vitamin a, and niacin.www.juicingbook.com
Sarah Harmon
Canberries are traditionally used for bladder, hemorrhoids, indigestion, rectal problems, urinary tract problems and weight loss. cranberries are a great soucre for calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C. When looking to buy canberries, look for cranberries that are firm with a rich and deep color. Important information that you need to know is that canberries are very acidic, which if you drink canberry juice your urine with become more acidic and if you have a urinary tract promblem you should ask you doctor beofre drinking it. Canberrys also contain very high amounts of sugar. Some genral information you need to know about canberries is that they are grown by bogs, the bog water is drained and the cranberry feild is flooded!
Joyce
Lime is usually used for arthritis, skin problems, scurvy, indigestion, constipation and weight loss. The fruit; lime is an excellent source of potassium, bioflavanoid and Vitamin C. When looking for limes they should have a smooth skin which usually has more juice. Some important information to know is that when eating limes this fruit is full of citrus can take away calcium from the body. More information to know is that when drinking a citrus kind of fruit you should exercise, since limes add more acid into the body. There are many kinds of vitamins that can be found inside limes such as; Vitamin E, Vitamin A IU, and Vitamin C.
Zach
.Cantalope is a good way to solve the fallowing problems Constapation, kidney problems skin disorders, digestive tonic and bladder problems to see if your melon is fresh you put your finger where the vine was attached and push in slightly and then remove your finger the cantalope should stay round. Iy is vary important that you dont mix with the melon wheil jucing melons taste better when drunk alone. a lot of the melons nutriants come from its rind so you want to juce the rined also.
Jen
Strawberries are traditionally used for acne, constipation, fluid retention, gout, weight loss, and used to help your kidneys function right. They are a good source of calcium, iron, phosporus, potassium, and vitamin C.If you have a sugar related illness or problem then you need to be careful. As great as strawberries are, they are extremely high in natural fruit sugars. When you compare the sugar (energy) content of strawberries to some others then you will see a really big difference. Juice the strawberries on a low setting.
Apples are traditionally used for a huge variety of things...arthritis, bowel stimulator, calming of the digestive system, cleanse the intestines of toxins, digestive stimulant, fingernails, gout, hair, indigestion, kidneys, liver rheumatism, skin and weight loss. Apples are a good source of many many things...Chlorine Copper IronMagnesium Manganese PectinPhosphorus Potassium SiliconSodium Sulfur Vitamin AVitamin B-1, 2, & 6 Vitamin C BiotinFolic Acid Pantothenic Acid
Zack and Mika
What's in the Meat & Beans Group? How much is needed? What counts as an ounce?What foods are included in the meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts (meat & beans) group?All foods made from meat, poultry, fish, dry beans or peas, eggs, nuts, and seeds are considered part of this group. Dry beans and peas are part of this group as well as the vegetable group. For more information on dry beans and peas click here.Most meat and poultry choices should be lean or low-fat. Fish, nuts, and seeds contain healthy oils, so choose these foods frequently instead of meat or poultry. (See Why is it important to include fish, nuts, and seeds?)Some commonly eaten choices in the Meat and Beans group, with selection tips, are:Meats*Lean cuts of:beefhamlambporkvealGame meats:bisonrabbitvenisonLean ground meats:beefporklambLean luncheon meatsOrgan meats:livergibletsPoultry*chickenduckgooseturkeyground chicken and turkeyEggs*chicken eggsduck eggsDry beans and peas:black beansblack-eyed peaschickpeas (garbanzo beans)falafelkidney beanslentilslima beans (mature)navy beanspinto beanssoy beanssplit peastofu (bean curd made from soy beans)white beansbean burgers:garden burgersveggie burgerstempehtexturized vegetable protein (TVP)Nuts & seeds*almondscashewshazelnuts (filberts)mixed nutspeanutspeanut butterpecanspistachiospumpkin seedssesame seedssunflower seedswalnutsFish*Finfish such as:catfishcodflounderhaddockhalibutherringmackerelpollockporgysalmonsea basssnapperswordfishtrouttunaShellfish such as:clamscrabcrayfishlobstermusselsoctopusoystersscallopssquid (calamari)shrimpCanned fish such as:anchoviesclamstunasardines
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Vgetable Group?Anything that is a vegetable or one hundred percent vegetable juice counts a member of the vegetable group. It does not matter how the vegetable is prepared, it can be chopped, cooked, mashed, or anything else as long as it is one hundred percent vegetable. There are five groups of vegetables, dark green, orange, dry beans and peas, starchy, and other vegetables.
How Many Vegetables do you need?The amount of vegetables that you should eat depends on your height, weight, sex, and how much physical activity that you do.What Counts as a Cup of Vegetables?One cup of raw, cooked, or juiced vegetables or two cups of leafy greens counts a cup from the vegetable group.Why is it important to eat vegetables?There are many health benefits that come from eating vegetables’ in your diet such as reducing the risk for stoke, type 2 diabetes, and coronary heart disease. Eating vegetables helps reduce the risk of mouth, stomach, colon cancer and kidney stones.Vegetables are a great source for nutrients that include potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. Vitamin A keeps eyes and skink healthy to fight off infections, vitamin E helps protect vitamin A and fatty acids from cell oxidation (decay) and vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds.Tips to help you eat vegetables Buying fresh vegetables in season costs less and are more likely to taste better sine they are in their peak of flavor. Keeping frozen vegetables in the freezer allow for an easy meal by placing them in the microwave and heating them up. Add vegetables to you dinner to make the meal seem more interesting. To make vegetables more appealing add dip or any kind of sauce to your vegetable. Also, always wash your vegetables off before eating
Fruits and Vegetable project: Group 3
Eating fruit is really important. If you eat fruit you are most likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Nutrients are being supplied to your body every time you eat fruit, which is very important. There are a lot of health benefits to eating fruit. It reduces the risk of strokes and cardiovascular diseases. It also reduces the risk of type two diabetes. It also reduces the risk of cancers such as: mouth, stomach, and colon-rectum. If you eat fruits and vegetables that have potassium in them then that reduces the risk of developing kidney stones and may help to decrease bone loss. The good thing about fruit is that they are low in fat, calories and have no cholesterol. They give you nutrients like, potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate (folic acid). If you want to maintain a healthy blood pressure then eat fruits with potassium. The following contain potassium: bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and orange juice. Fruits also have fiber which reduces the risk of heart disease.
There are many tips to help you eat fruits.
In general:
(http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/fruits_tips.html) Sited from this website.
Keep a bowl of whole fruit on the table, counter, or in the refrigerator.
Refrigerate cut-up fruit to store for later.
Buy fresh fruits in season when they may be less expensive and at their peak flavor.
Buy fruits that are dried, frozen, and canned (in water or juice) as well as fresh, so that you always have a supply on hand.
Consider convenience when shopping. Buy pre-cut packages of fruit (such as melon or pineapple chunks) for a healthy snack in seconds. Choose packaged fruits that do not have added sugars.
Select fruits with more potassium often, such as bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and orange juice.
· When choosing canned fruits, select fruit canned in 100% fruit juice or water rather than syrup.
· Vary your fruit choices. Fruits differ in nutrient content.
At meals:
At breakfast, top your cereal with bananas or peaches; add blueberries to pancakes; drink 100% orange or grapefruit juice. Or, try a fruit mixed with low-fat or fat-free yogurt.
At lunch, pack a tangerine, banana, or grapes to eat, or choose fruits from a salad bar. Individual containers of fruits like peaches or applesauce are easy and convenient.
At dinner, add crushed pineapple to coleslaw, or include mandarin oranges or grapes in a tossed salad.
Make a Waldorf salad, with apples, celery, walnuts, and dressing.
Try meat dishes that incorporate fruit, such as chicken with apricots or mango chutney.
Add fruit like pineapple or peaches to kabobs as part of a barbecue meal.
For dessert, have baked apples, pears, or a fruit salad.
Grain Group
For this project the class was borken into 5 groups. my group was the grain group and it was me beth and madison. we divided up the questions. the first two where mine the third one was beths and the last two where madisons. my first question is What foods are in the grain group?
Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain is a grain product. some examples of those are bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits.
Grains can be devided into two groups, Whole grains, and refined grains.Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel -- the bran, germ, and endosperm. some examples of those are whole-wheat flour,bulgur (cracked wheat),oatmeal,whole cornmeal,and brown rice. Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. This is done to give grains a finer texture and improve their shelf life, but it also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins. Some examples of refined grain products are white flour,degermed cornmeal,white bread, and white rice. Most refined grains are enriched. This means certain B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) and iron are added back after processing. Fiber is not added back to enriched grains. Check the ingredient list on refined grain products to make sure that the word “enriched” is included in the grain name. Some food products are made from mixtures of whole grains and refined grains.
The second question i had to research is How much is needed?
The amount of grains you need to eat depends on your age, sex, and level of physical activity. Recommended daily amounts are listed in the chart. Most Americans consume enough grains, but few are whole grains. At least ½ of all the grains eaten should be whole grains. click on the link below to see chart
http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/grains_amount_table.html
Health Benefits and NutrientsEating
grains, especially whole grains, provides health benefits. People who eat whole grains as part of a healthy diet have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Grains provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of our bodies.Health benefitsConsuming foods rich in fiber, such as whole grains reduces the risk of heart disease. Consuming foods rich in fiber, such as whole grains, as part of a healthy diet, may reduce constipation. Eating at least 3 ounce equivalents a day of whole grains may help with weight management. Eating grains fortified with folate before and during pregnancy helps prevent tube defects during fetal development. Grains are important sources of many nutrients, including dietary fiber, several B vitamins and minerals. Dietary fiber from whole grains helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease. Fiber is important for proper bowel function. It helps reduce constipation and diverticulosis. Fiber-containing foods such as whole grains help provide a feeling of fullness with fewer calories. Whole grains are good sources of dietary fiber; most refined grains contain little fiber. B vitamins are also essential for a healthy nervous system. Many refined grains are enriched with these B vitamins. Women of childbearing age who may become pregnant and those in the first trimester of pregnancy should consume adequate folate, including folic acid from fortified foods or supplements. This reduces the risk of tube defects, spina bifida, and anencephaly during fetal development. Iron is used to carry oxygen in the blood. Many teenage girls and women in their childbearing years have iron-deficiency anemia. They should eat foods high in heme-iron (meats) or eat other iron containing foods along with foods rich in vitamin C, which can improve absorption of non-heme iron. Whole and enriched refined grain products are major sources of non-heme iron in American diets. sources: http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/grains_why.html
Tips to help you eat whole grains
At Meals:To eat more whole grains, substitute a whole-grain product for a refined product – such as eating whole-wheat bread instead of white bread or brown rice instead of white rice. It’s important to substitute the whole-grain product for the refined one, rather than adding the whole-grain product. For a change, try brown rice or whole-wheat pasta. Try brown rice stuffing in baked green peppers or tomatoes and whole-wheat macaroni in macaroni and cheese.Use whole grains in mixed dishes, such as barley in vegetable soup or stews and bulgur wheat in casserole or stir-fries. Create a whole grain pilaf with a mixture of barley, wild rice, brown rice, broth and spices. For a special touch, stir in toasted nuts or chopped dried fruit.Experiment by substituting whole wheat or oat flour for up to half of the flour in pancake, waffle, muffin or other flour-based recipes. They may need a bit more leavening. Use whole-grain bread or cracker crumbs in meatloaf. Try rolled oats or a crushed, unsweetened whole grain cereal as breading for baked chicken, fish, veal cutlets, or eggplant parmesan. Try an unsweetened, whole grain ready-to-eat cereal as croutons in salad or in place of crackers with soup. Freeze leftover cooked brown rice, bulgur, or barley. Heat and serve it later as a quick side dish.As Snacks:Snack on ready-to-eat, whole grain cereals such as toasted oat cereal. Add whole-grain flour or oatmeal when making cookies or other baked treats. Try a whole-grain snack chip, such as baked tortilla chips. Popcorn, a whole grain, can be a healthy snack with little or no added salt and butter. What to Look for on the Food Label:Choose foods that name one of the following whole-grain ingredients first on the label’s ingredient list:“brown rice”“bulgur”“graham flour”“oatmeal”“whole-grain corn”“whole oats”“whole rye”“whole wheat”“wild rice”Foods labeled with the words “multi-grain,” “stone-ground,” “100% wheat,” “cracked wheat,” “seven-grain,” or “bran” are usually not whole-grain products. Color is not an indication of a whole grain. Bread can be brown because of molasses or other added ingredients. Read the ingredient list to see if it is a whole grain. Read the food label’s ingredient list. Look for terms that indicate added sugars and oils that add extra calories. Choose foods with fewer added sugars, fats, or oils. Most sodium in the food supply comes from packaged foods. Similar packaged foods can vary widely in sodium content, including breads.Whole Grain Tips for ChildrenSet a good example for children by eating whole grains with meals or as snacks. Let children select and help prepare a whole grain side dish. Teach older children to read the ingredient list on cereals or snack food packages and choose those with whole grains at the top of the list.Sources: http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/grains_tips.html
Jen
vitamin b-1 Thiamine is a very important vitamin because it helps you metabolize your fat, however, it is water soluble, which means that it disintegrates in water. After it is in the body, the water in your body makes it disappear in some parts, but not completely because the nutrients in Thiamine store the vitamin in your muscle tissues. It helps keep your heart healthy along with your digestive system and your nervous system. However, its not able to be stored in the body, minus your muscle tissues, so you have to take in the vitamin frequently to remain healthy.
Madison
- Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine, pyridoxal phosphate)FCA’s:1) overview, benefits, naturalsources, how to use, cautions, deficiencies, overdose, side effects, interactions.2) Look up words that you do not know. You will be presenting your project to the class.3) correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.Vitamin B-6, works as a coenzyme, a molecule that provides a transfer site for chemical reactions within your body, it helps convert tryptophan, the chemical in turkey that makes you sleepy, to niacin, which can be found in multiple foods including: meat, fish, eggs, milk, and whole grained foods.This vitamin promotes a healthy cardivascular, nervous, and immune systems, and supports healthy skin, hair and nails and a normal red- blood cell formation. It can be used as a possible anemia treatment, functions as a tranquilizer. It also causes a reduction of PMS symptoms and may reduce asthma symptoms and it increases serotonin to ease sleep. People who would benefit from taking B-6 vitamins include pregnant or breast-feeding women, substance abusers, estrogen or contraceptive user, or those with increased nutritional needs.This vitamin can be found naturally in many foods, including: avacados, bananas, chicken, ham, potatoes, salmon, shrimp, sunflower seeds, and many others. B-6 is available in liquid form, due to its fast absorption.Before taking B-6, you should consult your doctor if you have intestinal problem, liver disease, overactive thyroid, or sickle-cell disease. If you are over 55, a marginal deficincy of this vitamin is more likely to occur. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid large doses because it could cause dependency in the child. Some symptoms of deficiency include weakness, mental confusion, inablity to sleep, irratablity, anemia, or tongue discoloration. Signs of an overdose include include irreversible nerve damage, and excess use of the vitamin may lead to kidney stones. Stop and consult your doctor if depression occurs and you are on an oral contraceptive, or if you have been taking the vitamin for several months and begin to have severs sensory neuropathy.This vitamin interacts with many other substances. Some of these include: oral contraceptives reduce vitamin absorption rates, as do tobacco and alcohol and phenytoin.
Charlene
.Vitamin E is very beneficial to the body. Vitamin E has makes it so you have a healthy circulatory system. It helps prevent bloot clotting and decreases the wound healing process. Vitamin E also "decreases symptoms of premenstrual syndrom and certain types of breast disease". There have been studies that state, taking large amounts of vitamin E decreases the risk of atherosclerosis. Vitamin E is categorized in the fat tissues of our bodies. This can last from a few days to six months. This can be bad at times though, because if you get too much of it, it will get go to your liver and can cause serious health problems. Some Sources of Vitamin E are:Wheat germVegetable oil and margarineAvocadoWhole grain productsEgg yolkNutsLiverPeanut butterYou cant really overdose on a vitamin but too much of Vitamin E can casue nausea and digestive problems.
Josh
my vitamin was B-2 and useing the link provided i found the following infomation.http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-b-2-riboflavin.htmlOverview:Vitamin B-2, otherwise known as riboflavin, is readily absorbed from foods, such as meat, dairy products, and fortified grains. This vitamin is essential to energy generation, nerve development, blood cell development, and the regulation of certain hormones.How This Vitamin Works in Your Body:Releasing food energyNormal growth and developmentKeeps healthy mucous membranes linings together with vitamin AKeeps healthy brain and nervous system, skin, hair, and blood cellsEssential for iron, pyridoxine, and niacin functionsCould increase growth of body during development stagesPotential treatment for cheilitisThe following may benefit from this supplement:People with needed nutritional supplementsPregnant or breastfeeding womenSubstance abusersPeople with excess stress or who have undergone recent surgeryHyperthyroidism sufferersParticipants in vigorous physical activityWhere This Vitamin is Found:BananasBeef liverDairy productsEggsEnriched breadsFortified cerealsHamMixed vegetablesPorkTunaWheat germHow to Use:Available as:Liquid: the best form due to its high bioavailability and fast absorption. Always choose liquid as your first choice when supplementing your diet.Tablets: availableRecommended Daily IntakesMen: 1.3 mgWomen: 1.1 mgPregnancy: 1.4 mgLactation: 1.6 mgCautions:Consult your doctor if you have:Are or planning to be pregnant.Over 55:Increased need for riboflavin.Pregnancy:Keep within DRI.Breastfeeding:Keep within DRI.Storage:Heat and/or moisture may alter the vitamin. Refrigeration is recommended.Symptoms of Deficiency:Symptoms include red, swollen, cracked mouth and tongue; fatigue; depression; anemia; and greasy, scaly skin. The formation of cataracts may be a result of this vitamin deficiency.Overdose:Signs of Overdose:None expected in individuals with normal kidney functioning. However, in rare cases, symptoms may be itching, numbness, a burning sensation, or light sensitivity.Side Effects:Reaction or effect : What to doYellow urine (in large doses) : No needed action. Interactions:Interacts with : Combined effectAntidepressants (tricyclic) : Reduces B-2 efficacy. Phenothiazines : Reduces B-2 efficacy.Probenecid : Reduces B-2 efficacy. Alcohol/Tobacco products : Reduces B-2 efficacy.Madison Waryas- Vitamin B-6, works as a coenzyme, a molecule that provides a transfer site for chemical reactions within your body, it helps convert tryptophan, the chemical in turkey that makes you sleepy, to niacin, which can be found in multiple foods including: meat, fish, eggs, milk, and whole grained foods.This vitamin promotes a healthy cardivascular, nervous, and immune systems, and supports healthy skin, hair and nails and a normal red- blood cell formation. It can be used as a possible anemia treatment, functions as a tranquilizer. It also causes a reduction of PMS symptoms and may reduce asthma symptoms and it increases serotonin to ease sleep. People who would benefit from taking B-6 vitamins include pregnant or breast-feeding women, substance abusers, estrogen or contraceptive user, or those with increased nutritional needs.This vitamin can be found naturally in many foods, including: avacados, bananas, chicken, ham, potatoes, salmon, shrimp, sunflower seeds, and many others. B-6 is available in liquid form, due to its fast absorption.Before taking B-6, you should consult your doctor if you have intestinal problem, liver disease, overactive thyroid, or sickle-cell disease. If you are over 55, a marginal deficincy of this vitamin is more likely to occur. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid large doses because it could cause dependency in the child. Some symptoms of deficiency include weakness, mental confusion, inablity to sleep, irratablity, anemia, or tongue discoloration. Signs of an overdose include include irreversible nerve damage, and excess use of the vitamin may lead to kidney stones. Stop and consult your doctor if depression occurs and you are on an oral contraceptive, or if you have been taking the vitamin for several months and begin to have severs sensory neuropathy. This vitamin interacts with many other substances. Some of these include: oral contraceptives reduce vitamin absorption rates, as do tobacco and alcohol and phenytoin.
Beth Comtois
- Vitamin B3, or Niacin, is a vitamin that is like other B vitamins it creates enzymes that are a key to changing food into energy, combining hormones, repair genetic material, and keeps the nervous system functioning. It is needed for 50 body processes. You can get vitamin B3 from things like, Beef liver, Brewer’s yeast, the white meat of a chicken, dried beans and peas, fortified cereals, halibut, peanut butter, peanuts, pork, potatoes, salmon, soybeans, swordfish, tuna and turkey. This vitamin can help with treating pellagra, can decreases cholesterol, if taken in large doses can dilate blood vessels, it helps handle ear ringing and dizziness, its great for genetic material repair, there can be a reduction in heart attacks, it calms depression and migraine headaches, and possible poor digestion could be improved. Some of the benefits of Vitamin B3 are, it can help people with poor food intake by keeping them healthy, pregnant woman or woman that are breast feeding can help there child by giving them the right amount of vitamins, with substance abusers it can help improve their mental awareness, people that are severe burn or injury patients it can help heal their wounds, infants with disorders that a don't turn there food into energy, and people that have had heart problems it can help also. Vitamin B3 is offered as a liquid or tablet but it is more readily available in liquid due to high bio-availability and it is better due to faster absorption. When digesting this vitamin you should talk to your doctor if you have, diabetes, gout, gallbladder or liver disease , internal bleeding, and glaucoma because it can make you worse if taken to much or to little. There are some deficiencies with taking this vitamin may have dermatitis on you hand and face, lose of appetite, a sore mouth, diarrhea, and depression. If you have had an overdose of this vitamin, you may have body flush, nausea, diarrhea, weakness, light headiness, headache, fainting, high blood sugar, high uric acid, and heart- rhythm disturbance. From this vitamin you can have many different side effects. There is abdominal pain, headache, diarrhea, darkened urine, faintness, feeling hot, and dry skin. Last but not least there can be interaction that might not be good with this vitamin. Most of these interactions happen with medications that you are taking. For example, Antibiotics, Tetracycline, Aspirin, Blood Pressure Medications, Alpha-blockers, Cholesterol-lowering Medications, Diabetes Medications, and Nicotine Patches. The other things that it can interact with are, Anti-diabetics it can lead to a reduction in the anti-diabetic effect, the beta-adrenergic blockers can cause incredibly low blood pressures, tobacco can lead to a reduction in niacin effect, and alcohol can cause an incredible reduction in blood pressure.
Luke Conway
- Vitamin B-5 also known as Pantothenic Acid is used by the body to help take carbohydrates, protein, and fat and turn them into energy. There are many benefits of this vitamin, it helps with natural growth, it helps take the food that you eat and turn it into energy, and it can help relieve stress and fatigue. There is a large list of common foods that have Pantothenic Acid in them, these foods include Avocados, Bananas, Blue cheese, Broccoli, Chicken, Collard greens, Eggs, Lentils, Liver, Lobster, Meats, Milk, Oranges, Peanut butter, Peanuts, Peas, Soybeans, Sunflower seeds, Wheat germ, and Whole-grain products. Vitamin B-5 can be taken in different forms, but liquid is the best because your body absorbs it the fastest.There are some minor downfalls to taking Vitamin B-5. If you have Hemophilia(when your blood does not clot) you should consult a doctor before taken extra Vitamin B-5. The only affect of taking too much Vitamin B-5 is diarrhea, if this occurs you should reduce the amount of Vitamin B-5 that you are taking and see a doctor. Vitamin B-5 can limit the effect of the medicine Levodopa. Also its own effects are limited if it is used by a person who uses tobacco products. Vitamin B-5 is a good thing to take to improve your overall health.
Zach Whitcomb
- For the first project I had to research vitamin H and what it dose for the body. Vitamin H is received from certain intestinal bacteria, Vitamin H is also known as Biotin. This particular Vitamin is used for boosting metabolism. protects amino acids and set up for the building of protein. this particular virtaman is used for cell growth
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/vitamin-h-000342.htm
Angela Rathbun
- Folic Acid (vitamin B-9) is also known as folate, and folacin; it's chemical name is pteroyigulamic. this is a very important vitamin. This vitamin is needed to do many things in the body. The vitamin can be made in the body and then stored in the liver.Vitamin B-9 is needed in cell growth and DNA synthesis. Vitamin B-9 is also very important in the formation of red blood cells, amino acids and last but not least energy productions. Along with those it is absolutly vital for creating heme, which is the iron substance in hemoglobin, essentail for oxygen transport. Vitamin B-9 works as a coenzyme in RNA and DNA synthesis. It is also good for digestion and for your nervous system. The vitamin also works to better your mental and emotional health. So it can be used as a treatment for depression and anxiety.Not having enough folic acid (vitamin B-9) can cause diarrhea, heartburn and constipation. For an unborn baby being deficient in the vitamin can be dangerous. It increases the risk that the baby might be born with some serious defects to its nervous system, like spina bifidia. In adults and teens when there is a deficincy of the vitamin you can sufer from fatigue, acne, sore tongue, and cracking at the corner of your mouth. Having a long term deficincy may cause anemia and cancer of the bowl and/or cervix.The recommended daily dosage of vitamin B-9 is 400 micrograms. People on meds for epilepsy need to e careful with large amounts of the vitamin because it can change the functions of those medications. But having to much of the vitamin can cover up a vitamin B-12 deficincy. Folic acid is most effective when it is taken with other B vitamins like, B-12, B-6, and vitamin C. Fresh greens like broccli, and spinich contain vitamin B-9; it is also found in fruits and starchy veggies, whole grains, and beans.
Joyce Kearney
- Vitamin D also known as Cholecalcifero plays an enormous role in the development of bone growth, Vitamins D is used to absorb calcium and phosphorus from the body to create this bone. In a section from a website it states that Vitamin D can be found in different sources: “Great sources of this supplement include fortified milk, oily fish, liver, and eggs.”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many benefits that Vitamin D can give to the body by helping prevent substance abusers, nutritional intake, and extended stress. Vitamin D can also help people that do not receive enough sunshine by giving them the needed nutrients, vegetarians that don’t receive enough Vitamin D, and patients that suffer from cystic fibrosis patients. Vitamin D can be found in many different sources, in a section from a website of health listed them: cod-liver oil, egg substitutes, halibut-liver oil, herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, sunlight, tuna, and Vitamin-D-fortified milk. (http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many different ways that Vitamin D can be taken or used, but the best way that it can be obtained is through its liquid state. Tablets for Vitamin D can also be taken to help get the needed amount. When taking Vitamin D you should be cautious and consult your doctor and from a statement from a health website it pronounced that:“Consult your doctor if you have:have planned pregnancy while taking vitamin D, epilepsy, heart or blood-vessel disease, kidney, liver or pancreatic disease, chronic diarrhea, intestinal problems, sarcoidosis and if you are over 55:higher potential for adverse reactions and side effects.”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)There are some symptoms of deficiency that could occur would be weakness in the muscles, bone pain tenderness, osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer and in children rickets.(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many different signs of an overdose of Vitamin D, in a segment of a health cite described these signs:“high blood pressure, Irregular heartbeat, nausea, weight loss, seizures, abdominal pain, appetite loss, mental-and physical-growth retardation, premature hardening of arteriesKidney damage.” (http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)There are many different side effects that are caused by Vitamin D but these are found to be the most important:The loss of appetite, dry mouth, nausea or vomiting, increased thirst, mental confusion, and headaches. If any of these systems should occur discuss with your doctor straight away.Vitamin D has different sorts of interactions such as:“Anticonvulsants: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Barbiturates: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Calcitonin: Calcitonin effect reduced when treating hypercalcemia.Calcium (high doses): Risk of hypercalcemia increased. Cholestyramine: Vitamin absorption reduced.Colestipol: Vitamin absorption reduced.Cortisone: Vitamin absorption reduced.Digitalis preparations: Heartbeat irregularities increased.Diuretics, thiazide: Hypercalcemia risk increased.Hydration: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Mineral oil: Absorption of vitamin D increased.Phosphorus- containing medicines: Risk increased of too much phosphorus in blood.Primidone : Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Vitamin-D derivatives: Increased potential for toxicity due to additive effects.Alcohol: Depletes storage of vitamin D in liver”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)These are very important interactions that Vitamin D can cause and should be taken seriously and looked into every few months.
James Osborne
-Vitamin K is a group of 2-methilo-naphthoquinone derivatives. There are three notable forms of vitamin K, K1 (phytonadione, phylloquinone, phytonactone), K2 (menaquinones), which can be formed by natural bacteria in the intestines, and K3 (menadione), the most active synthetic form of the preparations K3-K7. Vitamin K plays an important role in blood clotting and bone metabolism. High serum concentrations of undercarboxylated osteocalcin and low serum concentrations of vitamin K are associated with lower bone mineral density and increased risk of hip fracture. Vitamin K supplements may improve bone mass in postmenopausal women. Vitamin K prevents calcification of arteries and other soft tissue. Calcification of organs and other soft tissue is an adverse consequence of aging. Vitamin K may play a role in the regulation of blood sugar. The pancreas, which makes insulin, has the second highest amount of vitamin K in the body. Vitamin K's primary function is to regulate normal blood clotting due to its role in the synthesis of prothrombin. Vitamin K supplements improve bone health and reduce risk of bone fractures, particularly in postmenopausal women who are at risk for osteoporosis. Three vitamin-K dependent proteins have been isolated in bone. Higher vitamin K levels correspond to greater bone density, while low levels of vitamin K have been found in those with osteoporosis. In bones, vitamin K mediates the gamma-carboxylation of glutamyl residues on several bone proteins, notably osteocalcin. Osteocalcin is a protein synthesized by osteoblasts (bone forming cells). The mineral-binding capacity of osteocalcin requires vitamin K-dependent gamma-carboxylation of three glutamic acid residues.The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin K is 80 mg per day for adult males and 65 mg per day for adult females, and 5 mg/day for the newborn infant. Rich sources of vitamin K include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, spinach and soybeans.Vitamin K deficiency is very rare and occurs when there is an inability to absorb the vitamin from the intestinal tract. Vitamin K deficiency can also occur after prolonged treatment with oral antibiotics. Vitamin K deficiency is often the result of impaired absorption rather than not getting enough in the diet. Prolonged use of antibiotics can also cause a low level of this vitamin because they destroy some of the bacteria in the gut that help to produce vitamin K. Newborns are at risk for vitamin K deficiency. This is because their digestive tracts contain no vitamin K-producing bacteria. Vitamin K deficiency in adults is rare. When it occurs, it is found in people with diseases that prevent the absorption of fat. These diseases include cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, and cholestasis. Symptoms of vitamin K deficiency include easy bruisability, epistaxis, gastrointestinal bleeding, menorrhagia and hematuria.There is no known toxicity associated with high doses of phylloquinone (vitamin K1), menaquinone (vitamin K2), or menadione (vitamin K3) and its derivatives. High intake of vitamin K is not recommended for individuals taking anticoagulant medications such as Warfarin (coumadin).
Sarah Ebare
-The Wonder of Vitamin CVitamin C is perhaps one of the most well-known vitamins in our diets. When you visit the super market you will find many products with "a full serving of vitamin C". People use Vitamin C tablets.Vitamin C is required for a healthy immune system, and can help prevent cancer, colds, cataracts, heart disease and aid in the healing of wounds. Vitamin C is also required in the synthesis of collagen in connective tissues.The ascorbic acid in Vitamin C is needed for healthy cell development, healthy gum tissues and is excellent for clearing up infection and preventing cholesterol problems.So Vitamin C is a useful and much need nutrient. What happens if the body is Vitamin C deficient?When devoid of Vitamin C, the gums will bleed, the body is weaker and bruises more easily. You can develop scurvy, the scourge of malnourished sailors. However Scurvy is easily treated with does of Vitamin C.The best dosages tend to be 60 mg per day or 200-300 mg in recent studies. While for pregnant and nursing women it is 75-95 mg.You can however overdose on this vitamin. The symptoms include gastrointestinal complaints, such a diarrhea.Now, if you do not wish to get your vitamin C, in pill form, there are many foods which contain it. Most if not all fruit contain Vitamin C while leafy green vegetables (such as Spinach) contain it as well. When taking the vitamin in pill form do not mix it with aspirin as it could cause stomach pain. Antidepressants and birth control pills can also react with it. It is best to get your vitamin see in the form of fruit or vegetable and snacks fortified with vitamin c (think of those delicious gummy snacks at the grocery store, they're loaded with a full daily value!)
Micah.
My vitamin is vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Without Vitamin c your body cannot stay healthy. Its a vital vitamin because it is healthy for your blood system and nervous system; it also strengthens blood vessels. One key thing that vitamin c does is it helps the collagen tissue which helps against infection and disease. Last but not least, vitamin c helps your body if it is being over worked. For example, if your have a cold or the flu, vitamin c aids the body and strengthens your white blood cells. Some other things that the vitamin does is it can prevent allergies, can improve male fertility, may reduce cholesterol, etc. This vitamin can be found in grapefruit, lemons mango's, tomatoes, strawberries, orange juice, etc. There are many ways to get your share of this vitamin, some being, tablets, liquid formula, a shot from your doctor, your just simply eating some of the key foods that make your body healthy. Some cautions that you should be aware of before taking in vitamin c is if you have: gout, kidney stones, sickle-cell, anemia, and iron storage disease. Some side effects may be, flushed face, headache, mild diarrhea, etc. If your body takes in aspirin the vitamin c will not work as strong. Some ways that you can verify that you have overdosed is: if your face gets flushed, headache, increase in urination, diarrhea, etc.
Sarah H
-Vitamin B-12, also known as cyanocobalamin, acts as a coenzyme for the creation of DNA material. This Vitamin helps cell development and plays a big role in carbohydrates, protein, metabolism and fat. Vitamin B-12 is not found in plant foods but has good sources of this of VitaminB-12 include dairy products eggs fish and meats!This Vitamin helps the development or nerves hair, and skin. This vitamin helps with Alzheimer's and keeps your immune system strongThis vitamin is found in beef, cheese, dairy products and others such as: Eggs,Flounder, Herring, Liverwurst, Sardines, and Swiss cheese. This vitamin is available in liquids and tablets. The recommend daily intakes are for women, 2.4mcg and for men, 2.4mcg. You should keep this in the refrigerator. Symptoms from vitamin B-12 include nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, confusion, and memory loss, and skin itching.
Vegetable
Jen
Broccoli is extremely useful for medicinal purposes. It helps reduce the speed of cancerous cells that can go anywhere in your body. Broccoli helps repair sun damaged skin, so that it will be as healthy as it could get. The nutrition that helps is called Asphalia. Broccoli is the only vegetable that is less nutritious if it is frozen rather than fresh. You always look at the color of it, of the green ness, and of the leaves on it. Broccoli is a good source of calcium, potassium, folate and fiber. Broccoli has a lot of Vitamin A and Vitamin, which both protect your body's cells from damage.
BASILBasil is traditionally used for herbs in soups and stews. French cooks really like it,and have traditionally used its leaves in soups and salads. Most of the varieties of basil from Asia have a stronger taste than the the European varieties.Basil is a good source of Vitamin K and a very good source of iron, calcium and vitamin A. Its also a good source of dietary fiber. If you buy basil from a store, it normally comes in plastic so that it keeps it fresher on the shelves.It also helps keep healthy cholestoral levels for you bodys cells.Basil is a very common ingredient in Thai, Vietnamese and chinese cooking.My Pyramid PlanSeptember 14th, 2007Eat these amounts from each food group daily. This plan is a 2200 calorie food pattern. It is based on average needs for someone like you. (A 16 year old female, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 127 pounds, physically active 30 to 60 minutes a day.) Your food needs also depend on your rate of growth and other factors. See a health care provider who can track your height and weight over time to identify your specific needs.
Angela
.Zucchini is traditionally used for bladder problems, internal cleansing, body coolant, kidneys, and a thirst quencher. Zucchinis are an awesome source of calcium, potassium, and also vitamin B-1 and 2. When testing for freshness it's best to look for shininess and firmness. Zucchinis are a very bland veggie, so it is best if you mix it with other veggies like carrots, or scuosh. Zucchini juice is usually drank during the summer. They also contain high amounts of vitamin a and folate.Beet juice is traditionlly used for bladder problems, liver, tiredness, menopause, circulatoryproblems, skin problems, and weight loss problems and more. It is also a good source of calcium, sodium, vitamin a, chlorine, sulfur, vitamin B-6, iron, potassium, and choline. when testing for freshness you want them to be both smooth and firm. These are very stong and powerful veggies, they are known to turn urine and poop red. You dont want to drink straight beet juice. You should ALWAYS mix it with something else, like apple juice. If you drink it straight you run the risk of temporarily paralyz your vocal chords, you could break out in hives, also you run the risk of increasing your heart rate and/or causing a fever. Beets have a good taste. but you should definitly mix with something like apples, cucumbers and/or carrots.www.juicingbook.com
Luke.
Lettuce(Iceberg) and ParsleyLettuce is a very common vegetable. Its juice is traditionally used for anemia, constipation, hair loss, insomnia, liver, nervous system, and weight loss. Iceberg Lettuce is a good source of calcium, chlorine, iron, magnesium, potassium, silicon, sulfur, vitamin A, and vitamin E. The way to test lettuce for freshness is if it is heavy, and the leaves are dark. Lettuce juice is a green juice and you should only have one fourth of you juice be green juice. Iceberg lettuce is good for you, but the darker lettuces are have more nutritional value. Iceberg lettuce contains Vitamin C, Riboflavin, and Thiamin.Parsley is another common vegetable, its juice is traditionally used for anemia, arthritis, bladder problems, circulation, endocrine system, eye problems, kidneys, liver, prostate, skin, urinary tract, and weight loss. It is a good source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur, vitamin A, vitamin C, and chlorophyll. The freshness test for parsley is how dark the leaves are, the darker they are the better the parsley is. Parsley, like lettuce, is a green juice so it should only be one fourth of the juice that you drink. Parsley juice should also never be drunk by itself because it is too powerful. The three greatest amounts of vitamins in parsley are vitamin C, Riboflavin, and Thiamin.Sourceswww.juicingbook.com
Micah
Chicory is a plant with blue flowers. This plant is general used to strenghthen your immune system and can rarely be found in salads. Three vitamins and minerals that you can find in chicory is iron, vitamin a, and patassium. When harvesting, you should obviously find the healthies plants with a mix of white and green color to it. One warning is to not take only due to the fact that the taste is unbarable because of its bitter and sour taste. A few other vegetables that chicory goes well with is carrots and cellery.
Madison.
Tomato juice is one of the most popular vegtable juices, you can find it a most every supermarket or foods store. This juice is traditionally used for bladder problems, gall bladder problems, gout, kidneys, liver, skin problems, and weight loss, and it is a good source of phosphorus, sulfur, and vitamin C. You don't want rotten tomato juice, so don't juice a rotten tomato, so when purchasing one always look for one that was vine ripened and always but in season during the summer growing season. You want to avoid hothouse tomatoes, becuase they are picked green and then gassed in order to make them red. Don't forget that tomatoes are a fruit and not a vegetable, so because of this, they are best drunk alone. There is a difference in raw and cooked tomatoes. Cooked tomatoes, can leech the body of important minerals such as calcium. Raw tomatoes are good for cleansing the body, especially the liver. Here's a funny story for those that like funny and historical stories. Tomatoes leaves are actually poisonous and for the longest time, people in North America would not eat Tomatoes thinking that if the leaves were poisonous, then so must be the fruit. The a man travelled to Italy and saw everyone eating Tomatoes to his surprise! Shocked with what he saw, he travelled back to North America and began selling crushed Tomatoes as an elixir. The belief being that if the leaves are poisonous, but the fruit isn't, then it must help make you healthy. Today, this Tomato elixir is known as ketchup.Sources used: http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/tomato/Here's a funny story for those that like funny and historical stories like myself!Tomatoes leaves are actually poisonous and for the longest time, people in North America would not eat Tomatoes thinking that if the leaves were poisonous, then so must be the fruit.The a man travelled to Italy and saw everyone eating Tomatoes to his surprise! Shocked with what he saw, he travelled back to North America and began selling crushed Tomatoes as an elixir. The belief being that if the leaves are poisonous, but the fruit isn't, then it must help make you healthy. Today, this Tomato elixir is known as ketchup.
Sarah Harmon
Brussels Sprouts are usually used for preventing cancer, and keeping the immune system strong. Brussels sprouts are a good soucre for calcium, sulfur, potassium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B-1. When looking to buy Brussels sprouts, take caution when you see yellow in the leave colors. Look for dull colored leaves that show no wilting. The importance of Brussels sprouts are that they are found in green juice, so it will be very beneficial if you put more then 1/4 of your juice containing green juice. Did you know that Brussels Sprouts is a member of the cabbage family. Almost similar to Broccoli Brussels sprouts have a great source of calcium although it contains less vitamin A than broccoli.Carrots are traditionally used for acne, arthritis, asthma, preventing cancer, cataracts, eye problems, liver problems, and weight loss. Carrots are a good source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, vitamins ( BCDE and K). When looking to buy carrots the freshness test always works, look for carrots with a dark orange color. Try to buy carrots without cracks. Some organic growers sell juicing carrots. Some important information on carrots is that, some may find drinking too much carrot juice turns their skin a yellowish orange color. But if this happens, it is a sign that the carrot juice is making your liver work. When your liver begins working, it releases toxins thus causing the yellowish orange color. If you turn orange i would suggest to cut down on drinking and eating carrots! Some general information about carrots that are you should try and buy organic grown carrots.
Joyce
Romaine Lettuce is considered to be one of the best resources for “Prana Energy,” (http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/lettuceromaine/). With romaine lettuce, it is used for its rich nutrients. The best way to obtain these rich nutrients is too use romaine lettuce when its leaves are at it darkest stage. To keep you romaine lettuce fresh for a long period of time break of the bottom of the lettuce to preserve this freshness. Since romaine lettuce is a green juice it is important that you don’t not have more than ¼ of you juice consisting of green juice. The darker you romaine lettuce head is, the more nutrients you will find in it like: its calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, Vitamin A and E, B-6 and potassium. All these nutrients will be found in romaine lettuce making it a good vegetable to eat.Parsnip is an essential vegetable that is used for treating acne, asthma, skink problems, arthritis, ulcers, weigh loss and cataracts. It is a good source of sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine, and vitamin C. When using parsnip make sure it is colored cream. There is no real important information on parsnip. Parsnip is a sweet tasting juice that should be mixed with different juices to relax its strong amount of flavor. There are many different amounts of vitamins that can be found in parsnip like: Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin a, IU and Vitamin A, RAE.Information was found at (http://www.juicingbook.com/).
Zach
.For one of the vegetables I had to choose Asparagus I found that the main wses for asparagus was to help blood presure, Eye problems, kidneys, prostate, skin problems, rheumatism, nurvous system, bowel aid and, Anemia. Asparagus is a good sourse of potassium, vitamin A, Vitamin B-1, vitamin c, choline, and folic acid The best time to buy asparagus is in the season Aprol to june. you want firm but tender asparagus there are also two types of aspara gus thick or thin stememed asparagus. the second vegetable I had to do was beet green. Beet greens are normally used for Anemia circulatory problems kidneys, lymphatic circulation, menophause, tiredness, bladder problems, eye fatigue, liver, menstral problems, skin problems, weightloss problems. Beet green juice is a good sourse of Iron, potassium, vitamin B-6choline, vitamin A, sulfur, chlorine, sodium, calcim. To check of the vegi is in good shape for juicing you want a firm smooth beet dont use soft or brused beats. size dosent matter.
Beth.
Collard greens are a vegetable much like spinach or beet greens. They are traditionally used for things like, asthma, scurvy, cancer, capillary, strength and cataracts. they are great source for magnesium, vitamin A and C. When you buy collard greens you want to make sure that it is fresh and to do that you need to look for slightly smaller leaves then then others. Try not to buy Collard Greens which are yellow or withered. When using collard greens in juice you should only make 1/4 of your juice with green.It is important that you don't use collard greens it you are those who suffer from or are at risk for kidney stones, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and those whose stomach is easily irritated because there is a high amount oxalic acid. But collard greens are a very nutritious food. They can be harder to digest when you eat them raw because of the cellulose walls. When juicing the greens, you will extract the nutrients and that bypasses the cellulose walls. The three greatest vitamins that you can find in collard greens are vitamin C, E, and A. So collard greens can have a good nutritional value to them.Beth.The vegetable kale is a was formed from cabbage, but it is a more wild form then domesticated. Kale is used for things like anemia, asthma, arthritis, circulation, eye problems, hair loss, hay fever, impotence, liver, skin problems, ulcers, and weight loss. It can be a great source of calcium, iron, vitamin A and chlorophyll. When you want to use kale you should make sure that get it during the spring or fall and you should make sure that the leaves are firm. Just like the collard greens you should only use a 1/4 of the a green juice, when juicing. In general kale can have a very powerful taste. It is also good for a calcium alternative. The three major vitamins in kale are vitamin C, A and E. Kale is also great in salads
James
CabbageThis project is on the health benefits of cabbage. Even though cabbage is a delicious and healthful staple in other countries, it is almost foreign to Americans. Cabbage is a sturdy, strong and abundant vegetable. It is hardy and easy to grow. It is almost universally available in all countries and cultures. Cabbage is rich in nutrition and fiber. It is an absolutely phenomenal source of vitamin C. What is even more amazing is that cabbage is famous for a specialized, naturally occurring nitrogenous compound known as indoles. Current research indicates that indoles can help lower can lower the risk of various forms of cancer. Cabbage is rich in vitamin A: responsible for the protection of your skin. Vitamin C: an all important anti-oxidant and helps the mitochondria to burn fat. Vitamin E: a fat soluble anti-oxidant which plays a role in skin integrity. Vitamin B: helps maintain integrity of nerve endings and boosts energy metabolism. Modern science has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the health benefits and therapeutic value of cabbage, which also plays a role in the inhibition of infections and ulcers. Cabbage extracts have been proven to kill certain viruses and bacteria in the laboratory setting. Cabbage boosts the immune system's ability to produce more antibodies. Cabbage provides high levels of iron and sulphur, minerals that work in part as cleansing agents for the digestive system. Try to enjoy a serving at least once a week along with your other valuable and health promoting cruciferous vegetables. Try to cook your cabbage lightly. Steaming and quick stir fry dishes are considered to be the best methods for preserving the power packed natural nutrition given so freely by Mother Nature. Cabbage soup anyone?
Josh Randall
The first vegatable i had was red cabbage. it is used for many things such as, helping asthma, high blood pressure, hairloss and long problems. it is a good source of Chlorine,Iodine,Potassium, Sulfur,Vitamin B-6,Vitamin C, and Vitamin U. for the freshness test you look for a heavy solid cabbage with the leaves that are full of color. it is important that you remember that sense cabbage is a green juice that your drink only consist of 1/4th green juice to be benaficial. other things to remember is that cabbage can cause some people to have gas and it can also cause mild cramping in the intestains. this happens because cabbage is high in sulfur.some general things, cabbage is cheap and high in nutrients, also it is better for you raw then cooked.the second vegatable i have is collard greens. this vegatable is known for helping with Asthma, Scurvy,Cancer,Capillary Strength, andCataracts. this vegatable is a good source of Magnesium,Vitamin A, andVitamin C. for the freshness test you want to look for smaller leaves and you want to stay away from yellow looking leaves. important things to know are the collard greens are another green juice so you dont want your drink to consist of more then 1/4th of them. other important things are are high in oxalic acid and should be avoided by those who suffer from or are at risk for kidney stones, gout, rheumatoid rthritis, osteoporosis and those whose stomach is easily irritated. general information on collard greens, Greens are very nutritious foods. Greens are generally speaking harder to digest when you eat them raw due to cellulose walls. When you juice the greens, you extract the nutrients thus bypassing the cellulose walls.
Charlene
.Radish- Radish is traditionally used for Asthma Eczema, Lung Problems, Skin Problems, Sinus Problems and Thyroid Problems. Radish is a good source of Iron, Magnesium, Potassium. Sodiuma dn Vitaminc C. When doing the freshness trest you want the radish to be nice red color. If the radish has green on the top then you cut it off so the nutrients dont go to the leaves. Its important that you mix the radishes with other vegetables because it usually has a strong taste. Some common things to mix it with are apple juice and carrot juice. Three greatest amounts of vitamins in Radish are Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6 and Vitamin A.Spinach-Spinach is traditionally used for :AnemiaCirculationColitisConstipationEyesKidneysLiverLymph SystemNervous SystemSkin ProblemsPoor DigestionThyroid GlandsSpinach is a good source of Calcim, iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassiu, Sodium, Vitamin A, B Complex, and Chlorophyll. When doing the freshness test you want to took for dark green leaves. The darker the color is the more nutrients there are. One important thing about Spinach is that its good for your body if you have no more than 1/4 of your juice being green juice. Spinach is considered a natural Laxative so if you have to much its too much Laxative for your body. Spinach has oxalic acid in it and if your body has to much of that, then you can loose nutrients. Three vitamins that are very common in Spinach are: Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Vitamin E
Fruits
Beth
.My Fruit is the lemon. It is tradtionly used for anemia, arthritis, blood, constipation, gout, indigestion, scurvy, skin problems, toxin elimination, and weight loss. A lemon can be a good source of bioflavanoids, vitamin C and potassium. When telling if a lemon is freash it should not have any green on it because that means that has a high acid content. You want a lemon that has a smooth skin, that means that it will have more juice in it. It is important that you know citrus fruits can take calcium from the body if you have too much of them. All of the citrus fruits give citric acid to the body and so it is good to exercise after having a citrus fruit or drink. It is always a good idea to leave the white membrain on the lemon when juicing because ut produces bioflavanoids that helps the body absorb and use vitamin C. The best fruit to use the lemon with is the apple. The three biggest vitamin in the lemon it vitamin C, A and B.
Charlene
.Pinapple is traditionally used for Blood disorders, Digestive problems, Grout, Inflamation, Sciatica, and weight loss. Pineapple is a good source of Calcium, Chlorine, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodiu,. Sulfur, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Bromelain. When doing the freshness test you want to look for a golden colored skin that have, sweet aroma to them. Some general information about Pineapple is that its organically grown. The pineapple has a rinda and that is the primary source for the bromelain. The rind is a natural digestive that is also known to be a natural anti-inflammatory. The three main vitamins in pineapple are, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin E.
Micah
.One fruit that is extremely healthy for you is pineapple. This fruit is generally used for blood disorder, gout, sciatica, digestive problems, inflammation, and weight loss. If you are looking for clacium, potassium, vitamin A, chlorine, sodium, vitamin C, phosphorus, sulfur, and bromelain. The way to test if a pineapple is ripe is if it has a golding brown color to the outside. Also a technique that i have found is if the tassles on the top pull out easily. If a pineapple is grown organically it is ok to eat it/grind it up. This part of the fruit is good for you because the rind is the main source of bromelain.
Angela
.Strawberries are traditionally used for acne, weight loss, constipation, kidneys, gout, and fluid retention. Strawberries are a great source of calcium, iron, phophorus, potassium, and vitamin c. For the freshness test you want to make sure you buy them during strawberry season. If you have any kind of reactions while eating strawberries then you should consult your doctor about whether or not you can juice them. Strawberries are really high in natural sugars, so if you have any kind of sugar illness, you need to be careful. Strawberry juice tends to be on the thick side, so it is suggested that you dilute it with another kind of juice or water. They are also very high in vitamin c, vitamin a, and niacin.www.juicingbook.com
Sarah Harmon
Canberries are traditionally used for bladder, hemorrhoids, indigestion, rectal problems, urinary tract problems and weight loss. cranberries are a great soucre for calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C. When looking to buy canberries, look for cranberries that are firm with a rich and deep color. Important information that you need to know is that canberries are very acidic, which if you drink canberry juice your urine with become more acidic and if you have a urinary tract promblem you should ask you doctor beofre drinking it. Canberrys also contain very high amounts of sugar. Some genral information you need to know about canberries is that they are grown by bogs, the bog water is drained and the cranberry feild is flooded!
Joyce
Lime is usually used for arthritis, skin problems, scurvy, indigestion, constipation and weight loss. The fruit; lime is an excellent source of potassium, bioflavanoid and Vitamin C. When looking for limes they should have a smooth skin which usually has more juice. Some important information to know is that when eating limes this fruit is full of citrus can take away calcium from the body. More information to know is that when drinking a citrus kind of fruit you should exercise, since limes add more acid into the body. There are many kinds of vitamins that can be found inside limes such as; Vitamin E, Vitamin A IU, and Vitamin C.
Zach
.Cantalope is a good way to solve the fallowing problems Constapation, kidney problems skin disorders, digestive tonic and bladder problems to see if your melon is fresh you put your finger where the vine was attached and push in slightly and then remove your finger the cantalope should stay round. Iy is vary important that you dont mix with the melon wheil jucing melons taste better when drunk alone. a lot of the melons nutriants come from its rind so you want to juce the rined also.
Jen
Strawberries are traditionally used for acne, constipation, fluid retention, gout, weight loss, and used to help your kidneys function right. They are a good source of calcium, iron, phosporus, potassium, and vitamin C.If you have a sugar related illness or problem then you need to be careful. As great as strawberries are, they are extremely high in natural fruit sugars. When you compare the sugar (energy) content of strawberries to some others then you will see a really big difference. Juice the strawberries on a low setting.
Apples are traditionally used for a huge variety of things...arthritis, bowel stimulator, calming of the digestive system, cleanse the intestines of toxins, digestive stimulant, fingernails, gout, hair, indigestion, kidneys, liver rheumatism, skin and weight loss. Apples are a good source of many many things...Chlorine Copper IronMagnesium Manganese PectinPhosphorus Potassium SiliconSodium Sulfur Vitamin AVitamin B-1, 2, & 6 Vitamin C BiotinFolic Acid Pantothenic Acid
Zack and Mika
What's in the Meat & Beans Group? How much is needed? What counts as an ounce?What foods are included in the meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts (meat & beans) group?All foods made from meat, poultry, fish, dry beans or peas, eggs, nuts, and seeds are considered part of this group. Dry beans and peas are part of this group as well as the vegetable group. For more information on dry beans and peas click here.Most meat and poultry choices should be lean or low-fat. Fish, nuts, and seeds contain healthy oils, so choose these foods frequently instead of meat or poultry. (See Why is it important to include fish, nuts, and seeds?)Some commonly eaten choices in the Meat and Beans group, with selection tips, are:Meats*Lean cuts of:beefhamlambporkvealGame meats:bisonrabbitvenisonLean ground meats:beefporklambLean luncheon meatsOrgan meats:livergibletsPoultry*chickenduckgooseturkeyground chicken and turkeyEggs*chicken eggsduck eggsDry beans and peas:black beansblack-eyed peaschickpeas (garbanzo beans)falafelkidney beanslentilslima beans (mature)navy beanspinto beanssoy beanssplit peastofu (bean curd made from soy beans)white beansbean burgers:garden burgersveggie burgerstempehtexturized vegetable protein (TVP)Nuts & seeds*almondscashewshazelnuts (filberts)mixed nutspeanutspeanut butterpecanspistachiospumpkin seedssesame seedssunflower seedswalnutsFish*Finfish such as:catfishcodflounderhaddockhalibutherringmackerelpollockporgysalmonsea basssnapperswordfishtrouttunaShellfish such as:clamscrabcrayfishlobstermusselsoctopusoystersscallopssquid (calamari)shrimpCanned fish such as:anchoviesclamstunasardines
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Vgetable Group?Anything that is a vegetable or one hundred percent vegetable juice counts a member of the vegetable group. It does not matter how the vegetable is prepared, it can be chopped, cooked, mashed, or anything else as long as it is one hundred percent vegetable. There are five groups of vegetables, dark green, orange, dry beans and peas, starchy, and other vegetables.
How Many Vegetables do you need?The amount of vegetables that you should eat depends on your height, weight, sex, and how much physical activity that you do.What Counts as a Cup of Vegetables?One cup of raw, cooked, or juiced vegetables or two cups of leafy greens counts a cup from the vegetable group.Why is it important to eat vegetables?There are many health benefits that come from eating vegetables’ in your diet such as reducing the risk for stoke, type 2 diabetes, and coronary heart disease. Eating vegetables helps reduce the risk of mouth, stomach, colon cancer and kidney stones.Vegetables are a great source for nutrients that include potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. Vitamin A keeps eyes and skink healthy to fight off infections, vitamin E helps protect vitamin A and fatty acids from cell oxidation (decay) and vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds.Tips to help you eat vegetables Buying fresh vegetables in season costs less and are more likely to taste better sine they are in their peak of flavor. Keeping frozen vegetables in the freezer allow for an easy meal by placing them in the microwave and heating them up. Add vegetables to you dinner to make the meal seem more interesting. To make vegetables more appealing add dip or any kind of sauce to your vegetable. Also, always wash your vegetables off before eating
Fruits and Vegetable project: Group 3
Eating fruit is really important. If you eat fruit you are most likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Nutrients are being supplied to your body every time you eat fruit, which is very important. There are a lot of health benefits to eating fruit. It reduces the risk of strokes and cardiovascular diseases. It also reduces the risk of type two diabetes. It also reduces the risk of cancers such as: mouth, stomach, and colon-rectum. If you eat fruits and vegetables that have potassium in them then that reduces the risk of developing kidney stones and may help to decrease bone loss. The good thing about fruit is that they are low in fat, calories and have no cholesterol. They give you nutrients like, potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate (folic acid). If you want to maintain a healthy blood pressure then eat fruits with potassium. The following contain potassium: bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and orange juice. Fruits also have fiber which reduces the risk of heart disease.
There are many tips to help you eat fruits.
In general:
(http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/fruits_tips.html) Sited from this website.
Keep a bowl of whole fruit on the table, counter, or in the refrigerator.
Refrigerate cut-up fruit to store for later.
Buy fresh fruits in season when they may be less expensive and at their peak flavor.
Buy fruits that are dried, frozen, and canned (in water or juice) as well as fresh, so that you always have a supply on hand.
Consider convenience when shopping. Buy pre-cut packages of fruit (such as melon or pineapple chunks) for a healthy snack in seconds. Choose packaged fruits that do not have added sugars.
Select fruits with more potassium often, such as bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and orange juice.
· When choosing canned fruits, select fruit canned in 100% fruit juice or water rather than syrup.
· Vary your fruit choices. Fruits differ in nutrient content.
At meals:
At breakfast, top your cereal with bananas or peaches; add blueberries to pancakes; drink 100% orange or grapefruit juice. Or, try a fruit mixed with low-fat or fat-free yogurt.
At lunch, pack a tangerine, banana, or grapes to eat, or choose fruits from a salad bar. Individual containers of fruits like peaches or applesauce are easy and convenient.
At dinner, add crushed pineapple to coleslaw, or include mandarin oranges or grapes in a tossed salad.
Make a Waldorf salad, with apples, celery, walnuts, and dressing.
Try meat dishes that incorporate fruit, such as chicken with apricots or mango chutney.
Add fruit like pineapple or peaches to kabobs as part of a barbecue meal.
For dessert, have baked apples, pears, or a fruit salad.
Grain Group
For this project the class was borken into 5 groups. my group was the grain group and it was me beth and madison. we divided up the questions. the first two where mine the third one was beths and the last two where madisons. my first question is What foods are in the grain group?
Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain is a grain product. some examples of those are bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits.
Grains can be devided into two groups, Whole grains, and refined grains.Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel -- the bran, germ, and endosperm. some examples of those are whole-wheat flour,bulgur (cracked wheat),oatmeal,whole cornmeal,and brown rice. Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. This is done to give grains a finer texture and improve their shelf life, but it also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins. Some examples of refined grain products are white flour,degermed cornmeal,white bread, and white rice. Most refined grains are enriched. This means certain B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) and iron are added back after processing. Fiber is not added back to enriched grains. Check the ingredient list on refined grain products to make sure that the word “enriched” is included in the grain name. Some food products are made from mixtures of whole grains and refined grains.
The second question i had to research is How much is needed?
The amount of grains you need to eat depends on your age, sex, and level of physical activity. Recommended daily amounts are listed in the chart. Most Americans consume enough grains, but few are whole grains. At least ½ of all the grains eaten should be whole grains. click on the link below to see chart
http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/grains_amount_table.html
Health Benefits and NutrientsEating
grains, especially whole grains, provides health benefits. People who eat whole grains as part of a healthy diet have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Grains provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of our bodies.Health benefitsConsuming foods rich in fiber, such as whole grains reduces the risk of heart disease. Consuming foods rich in fiber, such as whole grains, as part of a healthy diet, may reduce constipation. Eating at least 3 ounce equivalents a day of whole grains may help with weight management. Eating grains fortified with folate before and during pregnancy helps prevent tube defects during fetal development. Grains are important sources of many nutrients, including dietary fiber, several B vitamins and minerals. Dietary fiber from whole grains helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease. Fiber is important for proper bowel function. It helps reduce constipation and diverticulosis. Fiber-containing foods such as whole grains help provide a feeling of fullness with fewer calories. Whole grains are good sources of dietary fiber; most refined grains contain little fiber. B vitamins are also essential for a healthy nervous system. Many refined grains are enriched with these B vitamins. Women of childbearing age who may become pregnant and those in the first trimester of pregnancy should consume adequate folate, including folic acid from fortified foods or supplements. This reduces the risk of tube defects, spina bifida, and anencephaly during fetal development. Iron is used to carry oxygen in the blood. Many teenage girls and women in their childbearing years have iron-deficiency anemia. They should eat foods high in heme-iron (meats) or eat other iron containing foods along with foods rich in vitamin C, which can improve absorption of non-heme iron. Whole and enriched refined grain products are major sources of non-heme iron in American diets. sources: http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/grains_why.html
Tips to help you eat whole grains
At Meals:To eat more whole grains, substitute a whole-grain product for a refined product – such as eating whole-wheat bread instead of white bread or brown rice instead of white rice. It’s important to substitute the whole-grain product for the refined one, rather than adding the whole-grain product. For a change, try brown rice or whole-wheat pasta. Try brown rice stuffing in baked green peppers or tomatoes and whole-wheat macaroni in macaroni and cheese.Use whole grains in mixed dishes, such as barley in vegetable soup or stews and bulgur wheat in casserole or stir-fries. Create a whole grain pilaf with a mixture of barley, wild rice, brown rice, broth and spices. For a special touch, stir in toasted nuts or chopped dried fruit.Experiment by substituting whole wheat or oat flour for up to half of the flour in pancake, waffle, muffin or other flour-based recipes. They may need a bit more leavening. Use whole-grain bread or cracker crumbs in meatloaf. Try rolled oats or a crushed, unsweetened whole grain cereal as breading for baked chicken, fish, veal cutlets, or eggplant parmesan. Try an unsweetened, whole grain ready-to-eat cereal as croutons in salad or in place of crackers with soup. Freeze leftover cooked brown rice, bulgur, or barley. Heat and serve it later as a quick side dish.As Snacks:Snack on ready-to-eat, whole grain cereals such as toasted oat cereal. Add whole-grain flour or oatmeal when making cookies or other baked treats. Try a whole-grain snack chip, such as baked tortilla chips. Popcorn, a whole grain, can be a healthy snack with little or no added salt and butter. What to Look for on the Food Label:Choose foods that name one of the following whole-grain ingredients first on the label’s ingredient list:“brown rice”“bulgur”“graham flour”“oatmeal”“whole-grain corn”“whole oats”“whole rye”“whole wheat”“wild rice”Foods labeled with the words “multi-grain,” “stone-ground,” “100% wheat,” “cracked wheat,” “seven-grain,” or “bran” are usually not whole-grain products. Color is not an indication of a whole grain. Bread can be brown because of molasses or other added ingredients. Read the ingredient list to see if it is a whole grain. Read the food label’s ingredient list. Look for terms that indicate added sugars and oils that add extra calories. Choose foods with fewer added sugars, fats, or oils. Most sodium in the food supply comes from packaged foods. Similar packaged foods can vary widely in sodium content, including breads.Whole Grain Tips for ChildrenSet a good example for children by eating whole grains with meals or as snacks. Let children select and help prepare a whole grain side dish. Teach older children to read the ingredient list on cereals or snack food packages and choose those with whole grains at the top of the list.Sources: http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/grains_tips.html
my projects
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Oils & Discretionary Calories
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Physical activity is also important for health. You should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity most or all days. Click here to learn more about physical activity and health.
9/13/07
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is essential for our bodies. It is a vitamin that strenghtens our immune system as well by strenghting blood vessels. It also helps build collagen in our body which is needed for tissue repair. So essintially vitmain C plays a major role in the production of antibodies. It can also help reduce the effect of toxions in your body do to alcohol and drugs.It can be found in most fruits and vegtables such as; oranges, grapefruite, broccoli, and tomatoes. People who display easy brusing, prolonged colds, prolonged healing of wounds, and animea maybe deficient in vitamin C. If one has to much vitamin C in their body they may experience nausea or vomiting, abdominal cramps and appear flushed. In conclussion vitiman C is very good for your health but you can overdue causing bad side effects.
http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamin-guide/vitamin-c-ascorbic-acid.html
9/13/07
Apple
Apples are a tradition fruite especially used in pies. However they have many benifical effects for our health such as; arthritis, gout, cleansing toxins in our body and are good for weight loss. Apples also have good sources of Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A just to name a few. Some people believe that you should not eat apple seeds because of the cyanide in them is toxic. Some apples have wax covering them, therefore it is better to buy organicly grown apples or eat ones you grow yourself.
http://www.juicingbook.com/fruits/apple
9/13/07
Peppers
Traditionally used as a; artery cleaner, enhance eye sight, reduce high blood pressure, and prevents hair loss. It gives a good source of potassium, silicon, vitiman A and C. The best peppers to buy are those that are green or red that have not been waxed. If you are using them in a juice they are both considered green juice. Therefore you want to keep the amount you use small. Another reason to anly use a small amount is that they have a very stronge flavor.
http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/pepperred/
9/13/07
Carrots
Carrots are used for artherites, cancer, eye sight, and weight loss. They are a good source of calcium, Vitiman B, D, E, K and C. The best carrots are those you grow yourself and can eat fresh right out of the garden. It is best to buy organic if you have to. In juicing carrots you will find that they are very sweet. It is best to mix them with another vegetable such as beats. Some people find that drinking carrot juice turns their skin a yellowish-orange. This is a sign that it is making your liver work to release the toxins within your body. Many people have found that using carrots and apples for juicing increases nutriance and adds flavor. That is why they are the most popular for using when juicing.
http://www.juicingbook.com/carrots/
Group 3.
In general, 1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or ½ cup of dried fruit can be considered as 1 cup from the fruit group. The following specific amounts count as 1 cup of fruit (in some cases equivalents for ½ cup are also shown) towards your daily recommended intake:http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/fruits_counts.html. The health benefits of eating fruits are the reducement of stroke and type 2 diabetes. They can also protect you from multiple types of cancer such as mouth, stomch, and colonrectum. Nutrieentes of fruit are they all have low fat, sodium and calories none have cholesterol.
Harmon
What Foods are in the fruit group?Any fruit or 100% fruit juice are part of the fruit group. Fruits can be canned, frozen, dried, whole, cut up, and pured. The Most common fruits eaten are berries, including strawberries, blueberries, and others, lemons, apples, oranges, peaches, pineapple, and other fruits as well.How much is needed?Children2-3 years old 1 cup4-8 years old 1 ½ cups Girls9-13 years old 2 cups14-18 years old 2 ½ cups Boys9-13 years old 2 ½ cups14-18 years old 3 cups Women19-30 years old 2 ½ cups31-50 years old 2 ½ cups51+ years old 2 cups Men19-30 years old 3 cups31-50 years old 3 cups51+ years old 2 ½ cups What Counts as a Cup?1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or ½ cup of dried fruit can be considered as 1 cup from the fruit group.
James
tips to help you eat fruits In general:
Keep a bowl of whole fruit on the table, counter, or in the refrigerator.
Refrigerate cut-up fruit to store for later.
Buy fresh fruits in season when they may be less expensive and at their peak flavor.
Buy fruits that are dried, frozen, and canned (in water or juice) as well as fresh, so that you always have a supply on hand.
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Consider convenience when shopping. Buy pre-cut packages of fruit (such as melon or pineapple chunks) for a healthy snack in seconds. Choose packaged fruits that do not have added sugars.
For the best nutritional value:
Make most of your choices whole or cut-up fruit rather than juice, for the benefits dietary fiber provides.
Select fruits with more potassium often, such as bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and orange juice.
When choosing canned fruits, select fruit canned in 100% fruit juice or water rather than syrup.
Vary your fruit choices. Fruits differ in nutrient content.
AT MEALS:
at breakfast add fruit to your you cereal.
drink 100% fruit juice.
try fruit mixed low fat or fat-free yogurt
at lunch pack a fruit or choose fruits to eat from the salad bar.
at dinner add crushed pineapple to coleslaw.
add fruit to kabobs for cookout.
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This plan will meet the nutrient needs for a 17 year old male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, physically active more than 60 minutes a day, in a healthy weight range. This plan is a 3000 calorie food pattern. Check with your health care provider about a food plan that is right for you.
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tipsClick the food groups above to learn more.
1 Make Half Your Grains Whole
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2 Vary Your Veggies
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Oils & Discretionary Calories
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Physical Activity
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Physical activity is also important for health. You should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity most or all days. Click here to learn more about physical activity and health.
9/13/07
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is essential for our bodies. It is a vitamin that strenghtens our immune system as well by strenghting blood vessels. It also helps build collagen in our body which is needed for tissue repair. So essintially vitmain C plays a major role in the production of antibodies. It can also help reduce the effect of toxions in your body do to alcohol and drugs.It can be found in most fruits and vegtables such as; oranges, grapefruite, broccoli, and tomatoes. People who display easy brusing, prolonged colds, prolonged healing of wounds, and animea maybe deficient in vitamin C. If one has to much vitamin C in their body they may experience nausea or vomiting, abdominal cramps and appear flushed. In conclussion vitiman C is very good for your health but you can overdue causing bad side effects.
http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamin-guide/vitamin-c-ascorbic-acid.html
9/13/07
Apple
Apples are a tradition fruite especially used in pies. However they have many benifical effects for our health such as; arthritis, gout, cleansing toxins in our body and are good for weight loss. Apples also have good sources of Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A just to name a few. Some people believe that you should not eat apple seeds because of the cyanide in them is toxic. Some apples have wax covering them, therefore it is better to buy organicly grown apples or eat ones you grow yourself.
http://www.juicingbook.com/fruits/apple
9/13/07
Peppers
Traditionally used as a; artery cleaner, enhance eye sight, reduce high blood pressure, and prevents hair loss. It gives a good source of potassium, silicon, vitiman A and C. The best peppers to buy are those that are green or red that have not been waxed. If you are using them in a juice they are both considered green juice. Therefore you want to keep the amount you use small. Another reason to anly use a small amount is that they have a very stronge flavor.
http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/pepperred/
9/13/07
Carrots
Carrots are used for artherites, cancer, eye sight, and weight loss. They are a good source of calcium, Vitiman B, D, E, K and C. The best carrots are those you grow yourself and can eat fresh right out of the garden. It is best to buy organic if you have to. In juicing carrots you will find that they are very sweet. It is best to mix them with another vegetable such as beats. Some people find that drinking carrot juice turns their skin a yellowish-orange. This is a sign that it is making your liver work to release the toxins within your body. Many people have found that using carrots and apples for juicing increases nutriance and adds flavor. That is why they are the most popular for using when juicing.
http://www.juicingbook.com/carrots/
Group 3.
In general, 1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or ½ cup of dried fruit can be considered as 1 cup from the fruit group. The following specific amounts count as 1 cup of fruit (in some cases equivalents for ½ cup are also shown) towards your daily recommended intake:http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/fruits_counts.html. The health benefits of eating fruits are the reducement of stroke and type 2 diabetes. They can also protect you from multiple types of cancer such as mouth, stomch, and colonrectum. Nutrieentes of fruit are they all have low fat, sodium and calories none have cholesterol.
Harmon
What Foods are in the fruit group?Any fruit or 100% fruit juice are part of the fruit group. Fruits can be canned, frozen, dried, whole, cut up, and pured. The Most common fruits eaten are berries, including strawberries, blueberries, and others, lemons, apples, oranges, peaches, pineapple, and other fruits as well.How much is needed?Children2-3 years old 1 cup4-8 years old 1 ½ cups Girls9-13 years old 2 cups14-18 years old 2 ½ cups Boys9-13 years old 2 ½ cups14-18 years old 3 cups Women19-30 years old 2 ½ cups31-50 years old 2 ½ cups51+ years old 2 cups Men19-30 years old 3 cups31-50 years old 3 cups51+ years old 2 ½ cups What Counts as a Cup?1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or ½ cup of dried fruit can be considered as 1 cup from the fruit group.
James
tips to help you eat fruits In general:
Keep a bowl of whole fruit on the table, counter, or in the refrigerator.
Refrigerate cut-up fruit to store for later.
Buy fresh fruits in season when they may be less expensive and at their peak flavor.
Buy fruits that are dried, frozen, and canned (in water or juice) as well as fresh, so that you always have a supply on hand.
`
Consider convenience when shopping. Buy pre-cut packages of fruit (such as melon or pineapple chunks) for a healthy snack in seconds. Choose packaged fruits that do not have added sugars.
For the best nutritional value:
Make most of your choices whole or cut-up fruit rather than juice, for the benefits dietary fiber provides.
Select fruits with more potassium often, such as bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and orange juice.
When choosing canned fruits, select fruit canned in 100% fruit juice or water rather than syrup.
Vary your fruit choices. Fruits differ in nutrient content.
AT MEALS:
at breakfast add fruit to your you cereal.
drink 100% fruit juice.
try fruit mixed low fat or fat-free yogurt
at lunch pack a fruit or choose fruits to eat from the salad bar.
at dinner add crushed pineapple to coleslaw.
add fruit to kabobs for cookout.
reflective writes
9/6/07Juicing is taking vegtables and fruit and grinding them to extract their juice, therefore taking all their vitimans and allowing us to drink them vs eating them. So we get strat nutrition without the fiber. It gets into our system quiker qithout the need to digest. We are also able to get more of the nutrition needed by drinking it then we could if we had to eat all of the food in solid form. 9/6/07Today in health class we discussed the five mager components of health; physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual. We took a walk outside where the sun glared into our eyes causeing a physical feeling that energized your body at the same time hindered your vision and could possible cause damage. Then we had a point that we needed to run to in 15 secounds in order to feel or experience the mental effect of how long it took to get there. We also saw a piece of trash that was lying in the road that had an effect on my social health, which could also effect the animals in the area. We continued our walk up to the field and discussed how sports effected our lives. It effected us phsically, mentally and socially. On our return to school we saw a sign that had spray paint on it which effected my mental though process. 9/7/07During class today we discussed how you juice. We watched videos of different juicers along with a video that showed how to clean and prepare the food by removing the seeds and the skin. We compared and discussed the quality of different juicers .9/11/07Today in class we discussed how to use the programs delicous and flicker. Then the class shared each others juicing articles. Zack helped my figure out how to get into my url which I had been unable to reach. 9/13/07Today we were asigned groups for the project group pyramid. My group is doing fruites. We also need to make our own health diet using the pyramid. We also went over Madison's lunch bag and figured out how many calories would be in each type of food. It is only possible to control your portions of food intake when eating at home.The class also discussed how stress has an impact on your health. 9/17/07today mica presented vitemins C. He told the class that vitemin C helps your blood sistem and contains collagen witch is proten. the only time vitemin C does not work is if you have taken asprin. then josh hand to change the chicken nugets to the theam song and preseted vitemin B2. 9/20/07today we had a speeker. He talk to us about orgindoning and how you could be one . He said that if you die of a cardyacarest you can not bounate your orgins. He also said that you can live with 30% of a cidnee.then he started talken about how his douter die in a car axident and she bcame a orgindoner.Only the family was able to say wether she could be or not. In 1968 the U.S goverment said that you should were a setbelt. In 2001 they said click it or a ticket. I still think you should have a choice. I will bring a artical next class why. 9/24/07 went to computer room and worked on my shaird projects. 9/26/07 today Mr. Cahon made apple juic and then i left for a appt. 9/28/07 was not in class that day. 10/2/07 Today Ricky came in and explained 7 sexually transmitted infection. He explained pubic lice, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV/Aids, genital hurpes, and genital warts. He also gave us examples of good sexual contact , all right contact, and unsafe contact. Good contact is kissing, do it your self, or dry humpping. All right is wet kissing, using latex gloves, or a barrier. Unsafe is having sex or no protection. 10/4/07 10/08/07 Came in the computer room and worked on special concerns of smoking'. |
10/12/07 Today in class we went into the computer room and logged on to a sit that we could ask any question we wanted about drugs. I asked If steroids are mix with other drugs then is it deadly. How bad dose smoking weed affect your driving. 10/16/07 Today in class we talked about different types of genital cancer. We leaned the wases of there existence and wases to get rid of they . 10/22/07 was not in school 10/24/07 Today in class Charlene talked about smokeless tobacco. She told us how chew can be just as addictive as smoking and how it causes gum cancer. James talked about nicotine withdrawal and what the symptoms are. 1 could be dizziness, eating more , and even tiredness. Josh talked about why quit. One reason it sucks , bad breath, skin rankles, and also can cause blood flow problems. 10/26/07 Today in class we watched a move on power of choice. The mans name that stared this film was Michal Richard he was a stand up comic that was not funny at all. He did have a lot of good advice like how to make your own choices in life. 10/30/07 Today Mika talked about quitting factors and how you can save so much mony in a couple of years that you could moslikly send your kid to school. . Conway talked about helping with physical addiction. One choice would be N.R.T the niciten replasement therapy. Madisin told us about other ways to quit. One way is to go to a therapy or you could get a therapy that requiers a shot. poeple perfer this because it is esey to do. |
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