A HEALTHY mind dwells in a healthy body. People have become health conscious and nowadays articles and programmes related with health awareness have been attracting millions of household. Hectic schedule‚ changing food habits and lack of proper timetable in daily routine have only made things complexed for each individual. The health problems further get aggravated for an individual when he/she consumes adulterated items‚ which adversely affect vital biological systems of human body which include
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Yams belong to the family of starchy vegetables‚ along with potatoes‚ sweet potatoes‚ taro‚ yucca and other root vegetables. Ube yams have the distinction of having of a purple or lavender color. In the Philippines‚ the natural sweetness of the ube yam is often used in desserts such as cakes‚ pastries and ice cream. Also called purple yam‚ the ube yam appears in cuisines around the world. The nutrition profile of an ube yam is similar to that of a regular yam. Calories Yams have an average 158
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Draft 3 Fast food Obesity is an epidemic that is sweeping over the United States today. It’s affecting both adults and children. With the increase in fast food availability and a decrease in the time most Americans have to prepare nutritious meals at home‚ it’s obvious why more people are eating at fast food restaurants. Obesity is a growing problem in the United States and more and more children are being affected. But do uneducated families have the right to put the blame on fast food restaurants
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of thousands of Chicagoans live in what’s known as a food desert. A food desert is in an area of focus that is short on access to fresh meat and produce. These areas are usually over populated with packaged and processed foods‚ which are not always healthy. They also have a significant amount junk that you can easily find in convenience stores and fast food restaurants. What exactly qualifies a neighborhood to be part of a food desert? Food deserts usually have a bunch of blocks without a corner
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what they eat. The relationship humans have with food is unappreciated. Food is the fuel that keeps humans going‚ gives them the energy needed to be creative and productive; it is the building block of society‚ after all‚ it wasn’t until the Neolithic Era‚ when humans figured out a way to domesticate plants and animals‚ that any form of organized society formed. Even during the previous hunter-gatherer foraging era‚ humans were very connected to the food they ate; understanding where it came and having
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Food is one of the fundamental elements for human being and we have our own choices of selecting either a healthy diet or harmful foods; it all depends on our decision. Everyone should think twice before deciding to eat fast food. There are many health risks when it comes to eating food that’s made within a matter of seconds. In the book "Fast Food Nation" by Eric Schlosser‚ chapter three highlights the cooking process of Taco Bell. "Just add hot water‚" an employee said. The food is not properly
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Food Insecurity and Health Issues A very important measure in determining the conditions behind health issues is food security. The World Health Organization states that food security is determined by 3 factors; food availability‚ food access‚ and food knowledge. Individuals with a wealth of resources are relatively secure when it comes to food. Where food security becomes problematic is in low income areas with a lack of food and resources. A study done in Philadelphia in 2008 examined food knowledge
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skeptical about organic food. It is told to them by their friends‚ and the media that organic food is better for the body and the environment. However‚ just because something is reiterated does not make it true; so many people ask‚ “Is organic food really better?” To this question comes the answer‚ yes‚ organic food is healthier for people and the environment than non-organic food. From produce to meats‚ food that isn’t organic is usually filled with pesticides‚ harmful chemicals and drugs. When
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This list only contains the more widely known chemicals and additives in body and food products. There are thousands more in use. Many of the chemicals listed below are suspected or known carcinogens‚ toxins‚ hormone disruptors‚ poisons and contaminates. Acesulfame K Sugar substitute found in pudding‚ chewing gum‚ non-dairy creamers‚ instant coffee mixes‚ tea mixes and gelatin desserts. May increase cancer in humans. Acetone Also known as Dimethylketone‚ 2-Propanone‚ Beta-Ketopropane. Inhalation
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Fast food is something that every American knows about. Most likely you‚ the person reading this has had fast food before‚ and probably enjoyed it. Whether it may be Mcdonalds‚ Burger King‚ Taco Bell‚ Jack in the Box‚ KFC‚ etc. There is nothing as cheap‚ quick to get‚ and tasty as fast food. With the ever-growing population of obese Americans‚ people are looking for a reason and for most that reason is fast food. Now according to the CDC (centers for disease control) the definition of overweight
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