Essays on Carrots

New dieting trends that include detoxification have become extremely popular in the past few years (Yahoo Finance, 2014). The most well-known emerging trend in this sphere is juice detoxing. McCormick’s (2014) report calls this phenomenon a “liquid revolution”. The current paper discusses it, explains the factors that make this issue a hot topic, and determines the advantages as well as concerns for the target audience. The target audience includes celebrities, healthy individuals, diabetics, and those willing to lose weight. First and foremost, juice detoxing puts little stress on the digestive system, allows a large intake of vitamins, and ...

Introduction

Markets provide a platform for the exchange of goods and services. Normally, different regions – continents, countries, states, counties and villages – have varying amounts of resources. Some have abundance while others have scarcity, of a particular commodity. The market is the interaction of the forces of demand and supply for these products, an economic interaction that determines prices for the goods and services. On one hand there is the producer looking to sell his/her goods in exchange for money, and the other hand has a consumer who wants to buy the produce. Essentially, markets provide people with options and alternatives. ...

Datar and Nicosia (2012) investigated the effects of junk food availability on the body mass index (BMI), and related outcomes among fifth-graders. The authors acknowledged the increased rates of child obesity in the US. Besides, they noted that some of the cross-sectional research did not address the potential endogeneity in the school food environment. An assessment of this phenomena showed that using the OLS model; there was a small positive correlation BMI and obesity, but that was insignificant upon application of statistical controls. Competitive foods sold in school are not subject to Federal nutrition standards and, therefore, account for ...

Abstract

Color and texture are important attributes related to vegetable quality. The objective of this study was to determine the changes in quality characteristics, caused by cooking time, and pH (alkali and acid addition) in some vegetables. Four different vegetables — carrots, spinach, red cabbage and cauliflower — were analyzed for changes in color and texture associated to time of boiling, the effect of alkali (baking soda), and the effect of acid (vinegar and cream of tartar). Samples of each vegetable were prepared and treated for five minutes. Color change was measured visually and using the L*a*b* technique. Color and ...

The nutritional needs of an individual depend on several factors like age, sex, amount of physical activity, immunity and environmental conditions. When it comes to chalking out a nutritional plan for a two years old baby, the following lesson plan can be helpful.

- Learning Objectives: The foundation of a child’s immunity shall be defined in a strong way. The parents will not only learn about the essentials of nutrition for their child but also, keep in check the food habits of their child for his/her overall development of health and strength. This will keep the child strong enough to fight the unfavourable health ...

Question 1

Stress and blood sugar levels are closely linked. Stress may be caused by various environmental factors. This is especially common in today’s society that comprises of things occurring at high speeds. When the body is under severe stress, the body releases stress hormones, such as cortisol. Stress hormones cause an automatic increase in the level of blood sugar. Adrenalin, which is released during instances of flight and flight, has a similar effect. The main reason for this kind of functionality is to enable the body to have sufficient energy to react to the cause of the stress. Under ...

Part One: Advice to Cecil

Introduction The case falls within the province of the Sale of Goods Law. The facts of the case are that Sven, the seller tendered for the transit of goods, the goods being 10000 cans of beetroot and 5000 cans of carrots. The goods were transferred in carriage by a carrier, the Maid of Orleans under the management of Pierre. During the transfer of the goods, the seller, Sven entered into a contract of sale with the buyer, Cecil. Cecil consequently received ownership of goods through a sale by description which in the same vein falls under a future sale. In overall, therefore, ...

Product: Lean Meat in Vegetable Collage

Raw materials, nutrients and properties The raw materials required to prepare the vegetable collage are:- Preparation The process to be followed for preparing the product comprises of the following steps. - Firstly, salt, pepper and cinnamon is evenly applied in lean meat pieces. The pieces are then kept in whole wheat flour such that a uniform coating of whole wheat develops on the pieces of meat. - Thereafter, the lean meat pieces are grilled in light heat. - In a separate vessel, using 2 teaspoons of olive oil and lemon juice the vegetables- corn, spinach, ...

1. The components of two of my meals include: Fried chicken, baked beans, potatoes, coffee, eggs, pasta, red wine, pepper, oil, onions, cheese, bread, carrots, and garlic. Coffee is from Ivory coast, garlic is from Italy, the oil is from Nigeria, the Red wine is from Spain, the Cheese is from Australia, the baked beans is from the United States of America, likewise the Chicken and Potatoes are also from the United States of America, the Pasta is from Italy, the carrots from France. They were all purchased from various grocery stores in America; Farm fresh food and ...

Part 1 Height, Weight and BMI

I am an adult aged 29 years. My body weight 145 pounds and a height of 5’10 feet. My Body Mass Index is 20.8, which fall within the normal range for adults with my height. For my height, a healthy body weight should be between 129 to 174 pounds. A BMI below 18.5 indicates that an individual is underweight (Ferrera, 2006). This usually happens when one burns off more calories than they are consuming. A normal BMI should range between 18.5 and 24.9. These persons have a balance between the calories they take and ...

Introduction. Night blindness is one of the early warning signs of a deficiency in Vitamin A. Each year, between 250,000 and 500,000 children lose their sight because they do not consume enough Vitamin A, and half of those will die within twelve months of losing their sight. Also, many pregnant women in developing countries suffer from night blindness as a symptom of Vitamin A deficiency, a problem compounded by mortality during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as difficulties in birth and in performing lactation (Rahi, et al., 1995, p. 332). In addition to night blindness, Vitamin A deficiency can impair ...

The Global Market and its Impact on Society and the Environment

My breakfast is always diverse, but it mainly consists of eggs, bread, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and coffee or tea. When I skip breakfast for some reason, I still eat an apple or two in the morning. My typical lunch consists of meat and a side dish. The meat is mainly chicken, but I enjoy a steak occasionally. The side dishes used in a typical lunch are rice, carrots, potatoes, and lettuce for the salad. Desserts or snacks are occasional, and my main consumption consists of chocolate. I buy all of my groceries in local supermarkets. The apples come from New Zealand; the ...