Essays on Nutrition Page 3

            Keeping a healthy lifestyle is a major challenge for every individual. It takes a lot of discipline, effort, and determination to maintain a physically fit and healthy body.  Each and every person has their own way of keeping his or her body in good condition. People resort to different kinds of activities, exercises, and…

The dates on food labels can be confusing. The truth is, they often have nothing to do with food safety. Here’s what you really need to know. The date, which is provided voluntarily by the manufacturer, tells you how long the product is likely to remain at its absolute best quality when unopened. After the…

In a sense, going to the gym is the beginning, and it is your actions there that determine who you are. Lifting weights is not merely a stereotype of being a “meathead”; bodybuilding and powerlifting are almost like scientific disciplines, particularly in the case of bodybuilding. Bodybuilding is not just about picking up and putting…

Introduction This study aims to develop a nutritious yet delicious breakfast or snack pancakes by using squash as a major component without affecting the taste and yumminess of the pancake. There are plenty of breakfast or snacks food in the market today but very few include important nutrients. Since pancakes are favorites of the kids,…

“Crazy turkey” is the centerpiece of this Mexican-inspiredThanksgiving fiesta. The turkey takes its shape and seasonings from a popular Mexicantechnique for barbecued chicken. Split through the backbone and laid flat, the butterflied bird cooks quickly and browns all over. A Los Angeles restaurant chain that specializes in this kind of chicken named itself Pollo Loco–“crazy…

Weaning is a crucial process for babies to grow and develop properly. By introducing solid foods, babies receive the necessary nutrients for their growth, unlike relying solely on milk. According to Squire G, 2007, weaning becomes necessary as the milk diet cannot meet the nutritional needs of a growing baby. This is because babies experience…

Recent statistics indicate that despite the detrimental effects on health, Americans are consuming an increasing amount of soft drinks, also known as soda, pop, tonic, coke, or a soft drink. These sugary beverages have similar harmful impacts on the body such as enamel erosion and weakened bones due to calcium depletion. Moreover, they contribute to…

As parents, we play an active role in making sure our children eat the right foods, but if eating healthy has not been the norm for you, it can be a challenge. Making small changes in your diet, a few baby steps at a time, can help make the transition process easier. We all know…

Good vs. Bad Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body. Carbohydrates are found in plant-based foods that one consumes. There are two main types of carbohydrates; simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are also called simple sugars. They can be found in refined sugars, like the white sugar that someone…

Vegetable Oil Vegetable Oil is probably the most commonly used of all the oils. It can be found frequently for use in recipes and can also be used for frying. Vegetable oil is actually a blend of several oils, such as corn, soybean, palm and sunflower. Canola Oil Canola oil has been said to be…