Essays on Healthy Food Page 19

Scraping off our dishes after a big meal because we’re too full to finish the leftover food shows that we don’t fully grasp the magnitude of food waste. We don’t realize the damage this causes to both our planet and society, as many people globally are currently experiencing starvation. It’s crucial that we tackle this…

Proteins are made up of amino acids. There are 20 amino acids commonly found in biological materials. These can be divided into 2 groups, indispensable and dispensable. The indispensable amino acids cannot be produced by the body so are required in the diet. The dispensable amino acids can be produced by the body so are…

Super Size Me Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock decided to go on a McDonald’s binge diet for one month in order to prove or disprove the health risks of fast food. Spurlock was given this idea by two girls who were at the time perusing lawsuits against the company for their health problems. The two girls claimed…

Introduction The leafy part of the Camote plant is familiarly known as the Kamote tops or Talbos ng Kamote, in Tagalog. Camote leaves are usually used as vegetables in some traditional Filipino cuisines. The antioxidants present in a Camote plant are believed to be mostly found within its leaves. Camote tops’ vitamins and minerals help…

Have you ever experienced waking up at 8 in the morning only to realize you were supposed to be going to work? In a rush, you quickly get out of bed, dress quickly, and instead of eating breakfast, grab your car keys. Upon arriving at your workplace, the day gets busier and lunch is forgotten….

Body types are a part of genetics that depict how the structure of your body is designed. The three major body types are the mesomorph, ectomorph, and endomorph. Although these are the main distinguishing types there are cases in which people land in between and hold characteristics of more than one body type. The mesomorph,…

Although Teresa is eating three meals a day she is not getting the recommended daily amount of nutrients from her diet. During her 24-hour diet recall, she only had 4 1/2 oz of grains and 4 oz of protein. She did not have any dairy, fruits, or vegetables. Teresa’s total caloric intake was almost 1400…

Environmental enthusiasts are increasingly embracing the trend of becoming locavores in order to safeguard the planet. They argue that being a locavore not only benefits the environment, but also enhances safety and affordability for everyone. Locavore communities aim to inspire more individuals to participate in this movement by offering tips and recommendations, which may appear…

The organic compounds that are most common in foods that come from plants are carbohydrates. However, the organic compounds that are most common in animal meat are proteins. The original colors of the food substances did affect our test results. For example, if the substance was yellow, such as apple juice, and we were trying…

The Conflicts of Hardship and Marriage Eugene O’Neill’s play “Before Breakfast” shows an unhappily married couple living out sad lives that they never imagined when they were first married. The story tells of what could happen when dreams and aspirations are dashed by cold reality and hardship. As a result, we see two desperate people…