Friday, August 31, 2007
Homework
10/16/07
10/11/07
FCA's:
1) Completely describe the various methods of contraceptives discussed in class.
2) Using the pamphlets on how to discuss contraceptives with your parents and partner and write a response to both of these issues.
3) Write a response on what you think about who should be allowed to obtain contraceptives ( age related) and why.
10/8/07
Tobacco:
Help with Physical Addictions
One of the main ways to get rid of physical addiction to smoking is Nicotine Replacement Therapy(NRT). NRT is gives you nicotine without many of the other harmful things in cigarettes. This helps get rid of some of the cravings to smoke which 70-90% of smokers say are the reason that they can't quit. Some forms of NRT are gum, patches, sprays, and inhalers.
NRT's are helpful, but they are not usually the only thing that you should use to quit smoking. The psycological aspects of smoking should also be treated while you are using NRT's which doubles the chance that a person can quit smoking. NRT's should not be used by people who are pregnant or have heart or circulatory diseases. When using NRT's it is important not to overdose on nicotine because this can damage your cardiovascular health. NRT's can be used as soon as a person stops smoking. There is no type of NRT that is proven to be more effective, basically whichever type of NRT that a person is most comfortable with is the type that they should use. Combinations of NRT's can also be used which will give you a higher dose of nicotine. There are also some medicines that can help you quit smoking. They work by affecting the brain so that it does not want nicotine.
Sources:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp?sitearea=&level=
10/7/06
FCA’s 1) What is it? 2) How do you get it? 3) What are the symptoms? 4) How can you know for sure? 5)How is it treated? 6) What can happen if you don’t take care of it?
Testicular and Cervical Cancer
Testicular cancer is not that common and is not considered as one of the more deadly forms of cancer because it is easily detected. Although if left untreated it can be deadly. So far scientists have been unable to figure out what causes testicular cancer which makes it so that they cannot prevent it. It is most common in men who are 25-45 years-old, after 75 it is uncommon. The symptoms are swelling, bumps, and pain in the stomach. A persons diet does not affect their risk of testicular cancer. It does run in families and if the testicles get twisted that can increase the risk of getting testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is easily spotted by someone who has it because it will form an irregular bump on one testical, if you think you may have it you should see a doctor. The treatment for someone who has testicular cancer is usually to have the testical removed. Most of the deaths caused by testicular cancer are because the person who has it doesn't want to admit it.
Cervical cancer is usually caused by HPV. It is a very common virus that is transmitted through sex, and can be carried by a male and have no affect on them, but then get spread to a female sex partner and cause cervical cancer. Smoking also increases the risk of cervical cancer. There is a vaccine that prevents against the types of HPV that commonly cause cancer. HPV will often cause no symtoms so it is hard to tell if a person has it, but then it can cause cervical cancer.
10/11/07
FCA's:
1) Completely describe the various methods of contraceptives discussed in class.
2) Using the pamphlets on how to discuss contraceptives with your parents and partner and write a response to both of these issues.
3) Write a response on what you think about who should be allowed to obtain contraceptives ( age related) and why.
Contraceptives
There are many different forms of contraceptives. Contraceptives can be over-the-counter or prescription. One of the most common ones is a condom, there are also female condoms. There are also spermicides which kill sperm, they come in creams, foam, and jellies. Another form of birth control is the sponge, it goes in the vagina and forms a barrier. Some prescription contraceptives are the pill, the patch, the ring, the shot, diaphrams, caps, and shields. The pill is taken by women daily and it gives them hormones. The patch is stuck to the body and releases hormones. The shot is hormones injected into the body. The ring is inserted into the vagina and then releases hormones. The implant is put under the skin and then releases hormones. Diaphrams, caps, and shields cover the cervix and release hormones. There are also Intrauterine Devices, they are inserted into the uterus. There is one type that contains hormones and one that is made of copper.
Many parents and their kids feel uncomfortable discussing sexual health with each other. Planned Parenthood suggests that parents should discuss things like contraceptives with their kids. I do not really think that this is necessary. If both the parents and kids want to discuss contraceptives then it should be done, but I don't really think that it is something that absolutely needs to be talked about with parents.
I think that contraceptives should be available to anyone who is old enough to become pregnant or to get someone pregnant. I don't think that offering contraceptives to younger people will increase the number of young people having sex. I think that if they are going to have sex then they are going to do it whether or not they have protection so it is better if they do have it. I think that it is good the places like planned parenthood distribute some contraceptives and I don't see why there should be laws restricting this.
10/8/07
Tobacco:
Help with Physical Addictions
One of the main ways to get rid of physical addiction to smoking is Nicotine Replacement Therapy(NRT). NRT is gives you nicotine without many of the other harmful things in cigarettes. This helps get rid of some of the cravings to smoke which 70-90% of smokers say are the reason that they can't quit. Some forms of NRT are gum, patches, sprays, and inhalers.
NRT's are helpful, but they are not usually the only thing that you should use to quit smoking. The psycological aspects of smoking should also be treated while you are using NRT's which doubles the chance that a person can quit smoking. NRT's should not be used by people who are pregnant or have heart or circulatory diseases. When using NRT's it is important not to overdose on nicotine because this can damage your cardiovascular health. NRT's can be used as soon as a person stops smoking. There is no type of NRT that is proven to be more effective, basically whichever type of NRT that a person is most comfortable with is the type that they should use. Combinations of NRT's can also be used which will give you a higher dose of nicotine. There are also some medicines that can help you quit smoking. They work by affecting the brain so that it does not want nicotine.
Sources:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp?sitearea=&level=
10/7/06
FCA’s 1) What is it? 2) How do you get it? 3) What are the symptoms? 4) How can you know for sure? 5)How is it treated? 6) What can happen if you don’t take care of it?
STI’s
Genital Herpes
It is an infection caused by Herpes simplex virus. You can get it by sexual or skin to skin contact with someone who has it. The symptoms are painful sores and swollen glands. You can find out if you have it by a medical exam or a blood test. It is treated by medications that help with outbreaks, but it can't be cured. If it is not taken care of you can have bad outbreaks of sores, it can spread to other people, and from a mother to her child during birth.
Genital Warts
It is an infection from Human Papilloma Virus. You can get it by sexual or skin to skin contact with someone who has it. The symptoms are small cauliflower like bumps that grown in and around the genitals. You can know if you have it by getting a medical exam, or women can get a PAP test. There is no cure for it, but the warts that grow can be removed. If you don't take care of it the warts can spread, it can cause cervical cancer in women, it can be passed from a mother to her child during birth, and it can spread during sex.
Pubic Lice "crabs"
It is a parasite that lives in pubic hair. You can get it by sexual or skin to skin contact with someone who has it or by sharing towels, bedding, clothes... The symptoms are itching, lice eggs in pubic hair, and small dots of blood on underwear. You can find out if you have it by a medical exam. It is treated by a spacial shampoo. It may lead to a bacterial infection, it can spread to other people, and the symptoms will get steadily worse it you don't take care of it.
Chlamydia
It is a bacterial infection. You can get it by sexual with someone who has it. The symptoms for women are pelvic pain, vaginal discharge, and bleeding after intercourse. For men the symptoms are painful urination, and discharge from the penis. You can find out if you have it by a urine test or a discharge sample. It is treated with antibiotics. If you don't take care of it, it can lead to severe infections, infertility, getting passed from a mother to child during birth, and spread to sexual partners.
Gonorrhea
It is a bacterial infection. You can get it by sexual contact with someone who has it. The symptoms for women are pelvic pain, vaginal discharge, sore throat, fever, and blood/pus from the anus. The symptoms for men are painful urination, discharge, blood/pus from the anus, and sore throat. You can find out it you have it from a urine test. It it treated with antibiotics. If you don’t take care of it, it can lead to infertility, passing from a mother to child during birth, heart trouble, and skin issues.
Syphilis
It is a bacterial infection. You can get it from sex with someone who has it. The symptoms are sores on the mouth, penis, vagina, and anus. You can find out if you have it by an exam of the sores or a blood test. It is treated by antibiotics and possibly hospitalization. If you don’t take care of it, it can lead to rash, fever, hair loss, aches, sore throat, damage to heart/brain, damage to a fetus, and death.
HIV/Aids
It is a virus that damages the immune system. You can get it from sex with an infected person, breast mild, blood to blood contact, and sharing contaminated needles. The symptoms are fever, chills, weight loss, diarrhea, cough, fatigue, swollen glands, white spots in mouth, and blotches on skin. You can find out if you have it by a blood test of and orasure test. It is treated with a variety of medicines. If you don’t take care of it, it can lead to life threatening illnesses, it can spread from a mother to her children during birth, and it can spread to other people.
Shared Projects From Peers
Pyramid Projects
milk
What's in the milk group?There are many different foods and drinks that come from milk and they are all considered to be in that food group. A lot of foods however, that are made from milk, lose most of their calcium, and results in having little or none at all. Most often than not, people buy milk, cheese butter, and yogurt. The healthier choice is to get all fat free, or low fat. You can get light ice cream, in a lot of flavors.How much is needed? Like many things, it depends on how much you weigh, how old you are, and who you are. For example, here is a chart that I pulled off of the internet.
vegetable
What’s in the Vegetable 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.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.
meat and beans
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*Selection TipsChoose lean or low-fat meat and poultry. If higher fat choices are made, such as regular ground beef (75 to 80% lean) or chicken with skin, the fat in the product counts as part of the discretionary calorie allowance. Click here for more details on discretionary calories.If solid fat is added in cooking, such as frying chicken in shortening or frying eggs in butter or stick margarine, this also counts as part of the discretionary calorie allowance. Click here for more details on discretionary calories.Select fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, trout, and herring, more often (See Why is it important to include fish, nuts, and seeds?).Liver and other organ meats are high in cholesterol. Egg yolks are also high in cholesterol, but egg whites are cholesterol-free.Processed meats such as ham, sausage, frankfurters, and luncheon or deli meats have added sodium. Check the ingredient and Nutrition Facts label to help limit sodium intake. Fresh chicken, turkey, and pork that have been enhanced with a salt-containing solution also have added sodium. Check the product label for statements such as “self-basting” or “contains up to __% of __”, which mean that a sodium-containing solution has been added to the product.Sunflower seeds, almonds, and hazelnuts (filberts) are the richest sources of vitamin E in this food group. To help meet vitamin E recommendations, make these your nut and seed choices more often.http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/meat.htmlHow much food from the meat & beans group is needed daily?The amount of food from the Meat and Beans Group you need to eat depends on age, sex, and level of physical activity. Most Americans eat enough food from this group, but need to make leaner and more varied selections of these foods. Recommended daily amounts are shown in the chart.Daily recommendation*Children2-3 years old2 ounce equivalents**4-8 years old3 – 4 ounce equivalents**Girls9-13 years old5 ounce equivalents**14-18 years old5 ounce equivalents**Boys9-13 years old5 ounce equivalents**14-18 years old6 ounce equivalents**Women19-30 years old5 ½ ounce equivalents**31-50 years old5 ounce equivalents**51+ years old5 ounce equivalents**Men19-30 years old6 ½ ounce equivalents**31-50 years old6 ounce equivalents**51+ years old5 ½ ounce equivalents***These amounts are appropriate for individuals who get less than 30 minutes per day of moderate physical activity, beyond normal daily activities. Those who are more physically active may be able to consume more while staying within calorie needs.http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/meat_amount.aspx#What counts as an ounce equivalent in the meat & beans group?In general, 1 ounce of meat, poultry or fish, ¼ cup cooked dry beans, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, or ½ ounce of nuts or seeds can be considered as 1 ounce equivalent from the meat and beans group.The chart lists specific amounts that count as 1 ounce equivalent in the Meat and Beans group towards your daily recommended intake:Amount that counts as 1 ounce equivalent in the Meat and Beans groupCommon portions and ounce equivalentsMeats1 ounce cooked lean beef1 small steak (eye of round, filet) = 3 ½ to 4 ounce equivalents1 ounce cooked lean pork or ham1 small lean hamburger = 2 to 3 ounce equivalentsPoultry1 ounce cooked chicken or turkey, without skin1 small chicken breast half = 3 ounce equivalents1 sandwich slice of turkey (4 ½ x 2 ½ x 1/8”)½ Cornish game hen = 4 ounce equivalentsFish1 ounce cooked fish or shell fish1 can of tuna, drained = 3 to 4 ounce equivalents1 salmon steak = 4 to 6 ounce equivalents1 small trout = 3 ounce equivalentsEggs1 eggNuts and seeds½ ounce of nuts (12 almonds, 24 pistachios, 7 walnut halves)½ ounce of seeds (pumpkin, sunflower or squash seeds, hulled, roasted)1 Tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter1 ounce of nuts or seeds = 2 oz eqDry beans and peas¼ cup of cooked dry beans (such as black, kidney, pinto, or white beans)¼ cup of cooked dry peas (such as chickpeas, cowpeas, lentils, or split peas)¼ cup of baked beans, refried beans1 cup split pea soup = 2 oz eq1 cup lentil soup = 2 oz eq1 cup bean soup = 2 oz eq¼ cup (about 2 ounces) of tofu1 oz. tempeh, cooked¼ cup roasted soybeans 1 falafel patty (2 ¼”, 4 oz)2 Tbsp. hummus1 soy or bean burger patty = 2 oz eq.
Fruit
Sarah H.
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!
Joe R.
AppleApples 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
Jen M.
Apples are traditionally used to make apple cider with. The apples that have fallen onto the ground from the trees are normally picked up, and press the juices out so that they run it through machinery. People also use apples for apple pie, apple cobbler...there are many apple-y things.Apples are good source of pectin, a fiber that can lower blood cholesterol and sugar levels. Fresh apples are also good sources of the vitamin C — protects your body's cells from damage. Vitamin C also helps form the connective tissue collagen, keeps your capillaries and blood vessels healthy, and aids in absorbing iron and folate.Some people say that you can eat the whole apple, however that is untrue. The seeds inside of the apple contain cyanide, [poison], and in large amounts could hurt of maybe kill you. Apples should be firm and not bruised. They should be strong and healthy. Apples are free of fat, sodium, and cholesterol. They contain a lot of Vitamin C, that helps in the prevention of cancer
Joyce K.
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 W.
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
Vegetables
Micah B.
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 W.
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:
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 H.
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. Someorganic 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 K.
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 ofsulfur, 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 W.
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 C.
Collard Greens (vegetable)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.
9/12/07
Vitamins
M. Bolotin
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.
M. 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.
J. Mayer- Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine)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.The vitamin, Thiamine can be found in bananas, pork, spinach, breads, yeast, and many more.If you have a Thiamine deficiency meaning that you cant take in and keep Thiamine, or that you just don't eat the proper foods for it, it results in having no nutrition. Or, if you are an alcoholic, the alcohol takes away the nutrition that some of your foods, and can lead to death or wasting.
E. 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.
A. 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
J. 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
Z. 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
J. Randall 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.
milk
What's in the milk group?There are many different foods and drinks that come from milk and they are all considered to be in that food group. A lot of foods however, that are made from milk, lose most of their calcium, and results in having little or none at all. Most often than not, people buy milk, cheese butter, and yogurt. The healthier choice is to get all fat free, or low fat. You can get light ice cream, in a lot of flavors.How much is needed? Like many things, it depends on how much you weigh, how old you are, and who you are. For example, here is a chart that I pulled off of the internet.
vegetable
What’s in the Vegetable 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.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.
meat and beans
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*Selection TipsChoose lean or low-fat meat and poultry. If higher fat choices are made, such as regular ground beef (75 to 80% lean) or chicken with skin, the fat in the product counts as part of the discretionary calorie allowance. Click here for more details on discretionary calories.If solid fat is added in cooking, such as frying chicken in shortening or frying eggs in butter or stick margarine, this also counts as part of the discretionary calorie allowance. Click here for more details on discretionary calories.Select fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, trout, and herring, more often (See Why is it important to include fish, nuts, and seeds?).Liver and other organ meats are high in cholesterol. Egg yolks are also high in cholesterol, but egg whites are cholesterol-free.Processed meats such as ham, sausage, frankfurters, and luncheon or deli meats have added sodium. Check the ingredient and Nutrition Facts label to help limit sodium intake. Fresh chicken, turkey, and pork that have been enhanced with a salt-containing solution also have added sodium. Check the product label for statements such as “self-basting” or “contains up to __% of __”, which mean that a sodium-containing solution has been added to the product.Sunflower seeds, almonds, and hazelnuts (filberts) are the richest sources of vitamin E in this food group. To help meet vitamin E recommendations, make these your nut and seed choices more often.http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/meat.htmlHow much food from the meat & beans group is needed daily?The amount of food from the Meat and Beans Group you need to eat depends on age, sex, and level of physical activity. Most Americans eat enough food from this group, but need to make leaner and more varied selections of these foods. Recommended daily amounts are shown in the chart.Daily recommendation*Children2-3 years old2 ounce equivalents**4-8 years old3 – 4 ounce equivalents**Girls9-13 years old5 ounce equivalents**14-18 years old5 ounce equivalents**Boys9-13 years old5 ounce equivalents**14-18 years old6 ounce equivalents**Women19-30 years old5 ½ ounce equivalents**31-50 years old5 ounce equivalents**51+ years old5 ounce equivalents**Men19-30 years old6 ½ ounce equivalents**31-50 years old6 ounce equivalents**51+ years old5 ½ ounce equivalents***These amounts are appropriate for individuals who get less than 30 minutes per day of moderate physical activity, beyond normal daily activities. Those who are more physically active may be able to consume more while staying within calorie needs.http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/meat_amount.aspx#What counts as an ounce equivalent in the meat & beans group?In general, 1 ounce of meat, poultry or fish, ¼ cup cooked dry beans, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, or ½ ounce of nuts or seeds can be considered as 1 ounce equivalent from the meat and beans group.The chart lists specific amounts that count as 1 ounce equivalent in the Meat and Beans group towards your daily recommended intake:Amount that counts as 1 ounce equivalent in the Meat and Beans groupCommon portions and ounce equivalentsMeats1 ounce cooked lean beef1 small steak (eye of round, filet) = 3 ½ to 4 ounce equivalents1 ounce cooked lean pork or ham1 small lean hamburger = 2 to 3 ounce equivalentsPoultry1 ounce cooked chicken or turkey, without skin1 small chicken breast half = 3 ounce equivalents1 sandwich slice of turkey (4 ½ x 2 ½ x 1/8”)½ Cornish game hen = 4 ounce equivalentsFish1 ounce cooked fish or shell fish1 can of tuna, drained = 3 to 4 ounce equivalents1 salmon steak = 4 to 6 ounce equivalents1 small trout = 3 ounce equivalentsEggs1 eggNuts and seeds½ ounce of nuts (12 almonds, 24 pistachios, 7 walnut halves)½ ounce of seeds (pumpkin, sunflower or squash seeds, hulled, roasted)1 Tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter1 ounce of nuts or seeds = 2 oz eqDry beans and peas¼ cup of cooked dry beans (such as black, kidney, pinto, or white beans)¼ cup of cooked dry peas (such as chickpeas, cowpeas, lentils, or split peas)¼ cup of baked beans, refried beans1 cup split pea soup = 2 oz eq1 cup lentil soup = 2 oz eq1 cup bean soup = 2 oz eq¼ cup (about 2 ounces) of tofu1 oz. tempeh, cooked¼ cup roasted soybeans 1 falafel patty (2 ¼”, 4 oz)2 Tbsp. hummus1 soy or bean burger patty = 2 oz eq.
Fruit
Sarah H.
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!
Joe R.
AppleApples 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
Jen M.
Apples are traditionally used to make apple cider with. The apples that have fallen onto the ground from the trees are normally picked up, and press the juices out so that they run it through machinery. People also use apples for apple pie, apple cobbler...there are many apple-y things.Apples are good source of pectin, a fiber that can lower blood cholesterol and sugar levels. Fresh apples are also good sources of the vitamin C — protects your body's cells from damage. Vitamin C also helps form the connective tissue collagen, keeps your capillaries and blood vessels healthy, and aids in absorbing iron and folate.Some people say that you can eat the whole apple, however that is untrue. The seeds inside of the apple contain cyanide, [poison], and in large amounts could hurt of maybe kill you. Apples should be firm and not bruised. They should be strong and healthy. Apples are free of fat, sodium, and cholesterol. They contain a lot of Vitamin C, that helps in the prevention of cancer
Joyce K.
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 W.
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
Vegetables
Micah B.
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 W.
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:
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 H.
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. Someorganic 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 K.
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 ofsulfur, 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 W.
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 C.
Collard Greens (vegetable)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.
9/12/07
Vitamins
M. Bolotin
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.
M. 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.
J. Mayer- Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine)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.The vitamin, Thiamine can be found in bananas, pork, spinach, breads, yeast, and many more.If you have a Thiamine deficiency meaning that you cant take in and keep Thiamine, or that you just don't eat the proper foods for it, it results in having no nutrition. Or, if you are an alcoholic, the alcohol takes away the nutrition that some of your foods, and can lead to death or wasting.
E. 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.
A. 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
J. 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
Z. 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
J. Randall 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.
My Projects
9/25/07
ORANGE LIMEIngredients:
¼ to ½ lime
1 orange
1 orange
Directions:
Peel the orange but leave the white membrane to get the bioflavonoid(a biologically active compound found in citrus and other fruits ). You can juice the peel of the lime. You can also juice the seeds.
Peel the orange but leave the white membrane to get the bioflavonoid(a biologically active compound found in citrus and other fruits ). You can juice the peel of the lime. You can also juice the seeds.
Orange Juice Information
Uses:
Anemia, Blood, Constipation, Gout, Indigestion, Liver, Lungs, Scurvy, Skin Problems, Strengthening Blood Vessels, and Weight Loss.
Good Source of:
Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Fluorine, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus,Potassium, Silicon Zinc, B-1, 2, & 6, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Bioflavanoids,Biotin, Folic Acid, and Inositol.
Top Three Vitamins:
Vitamin C, Thiamin, and Riboflavin.
Uses:
Anemia, Blood, Constipation, Gout, Indigestion, Liver, Lungs, Scurvy, Skin Problems, Strengthening Blood Vessels, and Weight Loss.
Good Source of:
Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Fluorine, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus,Potassium, Silicon Zinc, B-1, 2, & 6, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Bioflavanoids,Biotin, Folic Acid, and Inositol.
Top Three Vitamins:
Vitamin C, Thiamin, and Riboflavin.
Lime Juice Information
Uses:
Anemia, Arthritis, Blood, Constipation, Gout, Indigestion, Skin Problems, Scurvy, Weight Loss
A Good Source Of:
A Good Source Of:
Bioflavanoids, Vitamin C, Potassium
Top Three Vitamins
Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin
Top Three Vitamins
Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin
Important:
Citrus fruits, when taken in excess, are known to leech calcium from the body. All citrus fruits add citric acid to the body and so it's a good idea to get some exercise after having a citrus fruit drink. Orange juice should be drunk right after it is juiced to get all of the Vitamin C.
9/15/07
Type 3
FCA’s:
1) describe what this vegetable is traditionally used for
2) good source for, 3) freshness test
4) important information
5) general information, and what the 3 greatest amounts of vitamins are in that vegetable.
1) describe what this vegetable is traditionally used for
2) good source for, 3) freshness test
4) important information
5) general information, and what the 3 greatest amounts of vitamins are in that vegetable.
Orange
The traditional medical uses of oranges are for Anemia, Blood, Constipation, Gout, Indigestion, Liver, Lungs, Scurvy, Skin Problems, Strengthening Blood Vessels, and Weight Loss. They are a good source of Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Fluorine, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon Zinc, B-1, 2, & 6, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Bioflavanoids, Biotin, Folic Acid, and Inositol. The freshness test for oranges is weight and good color. Because an orange is a citrus fruit it should not be take in excess because it can take calcium from the body. Always remove the skin of an orange before eating it. Orange juice should be drunk right after it is juiced to get all of the Vitamin C. The top three vitamins in oranges are Vitamin C, Thiamin , and Riboflavin.
9/13/07
MyPyramid.gov
My Pyramid Plan
your results indicate that you should eat these amounts from the following food groups daily.
Your results are based on a document.write(OutputCalories); calorie pattern*.
Eat these amounts from each food group daily. This plan is a 3200 calorie food pattern. It is based on average needs for someone like you. (A 16 year old male, 6 feet 0 inches tall, 170 pounds, physically active more than 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.
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10 ounces
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4 cups
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2.5 cups
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3 cups
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7 ounces
1 Make Half Your Grains Whole
Aim for at least
5 ounces of whole grains a day
2 Vary Your Veggies
Aim for this much every week:Dark Green Vegetables =
3 cups weekly
10 ounces
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4 cups
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2.5 cups
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3 cups
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7 ounces
1 Make Half Your Grains Whole
Aim for at least
5 ounces of whole grains a day
2 Vary Your Veggies
Aim for this much every week:Dark Green Vegetables =
3 cups weekly
(CalculateOrangeVeg);
2 1/2 cups weekly
2 1/2 cups weekly
(CalculateBeansVeg);
3 1/2 cups weekly
3 1/2 cups weekly
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9 cups weekly
9 cups weekly
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cups weekly
cups weekly
Oils & Discretionary Calories
Aim for
11 teaspoons of oils a dayLimit your extras (extra fats & sugars) to
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650 Calories
Vegetables
9/20/07
What’s in the Vegetable 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.
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?The amount of vegetables that you should eat depends on your height, weight, sex, and how much physical activity that you do.
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.
9/11/07
FCA’s:
1) describe what this vegetable is traditionally used for
2) good source for
3) freshness test
4) important information
5) general information, and what the 3 greatest amounts of vitamins are in that vegetable.
Lettuce(Iceberg) and Parsley
Lettuce 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.
Sources
Type 3
September 10, 2007
Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid)
FCA’s:
1) overview, benefits, natural sources, 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-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.
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.
Sources Cited
Vitamin B-5(Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin Guide, http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org. Accessed: September 10, 2007
Reflective Writes
11/1/07
Today we went on the class wiki site and did an assignment on addiction. The wiki site stopped working halfway through class so I couldn't finish the work.
10/30/07
Today we did presentations on different things about tabacco. Smoking is a very costly habit and quitting can save you a whole bunch of money. Smoking also decreases you chance of getting a job because it costs more for an employer to insure a smoker. Secondhand smoke is very dangerous and can cause many serious health problems for people who are around smokers. There are many different methods to help quit smoking. Atropine and Scoppoline therapy uses drugs to reduce nicotine withdrawal symtoms. Hypnosis can be used to convince people not to smoke. Acupunture is also used to help people quit. Laser therapy is also used but there is no scientific evidence that shows that it helps quit smoking.
10/26/07
We watched a video called the power of choice. It was about the choices that a teen can make. Decisions that teens make can affect the rest of their life. The video gave several definitions to words related to teens making choices. Growing up is learning to control yourself. Initiative is to act positively. Perspective is to not get caught up in the moment, and see the big picture. A good vision of yourself will make you make good choices.
10/24/07
Today we listened to some presentations on the health risks of tobacco. Smokeless tobacco like chew is still really bad for you. It is as addictive as heroine and cocaine. The same methods that are used to quit smoking can be used to quit chewing tobacco. Nicotine withdrawal is when a tobacco user tries to quit and they get symptoms that are caused by the lack of nicotine in their body. Symptoms can last from a few days to several weeks. There are many health benefits that go along with quitting smoking. Some of these things will happen right away and some will take months. Breathing will become easier for a smoker after they quit. Their blood pressure will also go down.
10/16/07
Today we learned about testicular and cervical cancer, a write-up on the information that we covered can be found in my homework section.
10/12/07
Today we went on a chat room about drugs where you could put in questions about drugs and a group of scientists would answer them. There were thousands of people doing this so our questions were not answered right when we put them it, but we should be able to get our answers next week.
10/10/07
Today Josh made a juice using the class juicer. The juice that he made was called the Brain Stimulator. According to the site where he got the recipe you only use 10% of your brain and if you eat coffee and doughnuts then that can go down to 2%. The ingredients of the Brian Stimulator juice supposedly make it so that you use 10% of your brain again.
10/8/07
Today we were going to see a presentation on juicing, but Jen didn't have her stuff ready. So we went to the computer lab and worked on our tobacco project. My topic is the physical addiction of tobacco.
10/4/07
Today we listened to another one of Ricky's sex ed presentations. He talked about contraceptives. There are hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives. The only way to ensure not getting someone pregnant is to not have sex.
10/2/07
Today we listened to Ricky's presentation on STI's(sexually transmitted infections). The seven most common STI's for high school kids are pubic lice, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and genital warts. The least harmful of these infections is crabs.
9/28/07
Today we listened to more vitamin presentations. We were going to see a juicing presentation, but we didn't because Joe was absent. Madison did a presentation on vitamin B-6 which can be used to benefit contraceptive users.
9/26/07
Today we learned how to use the juicer by watching Mr. Cohun make apple juice. We will all have to make a different kind of juice as a project. The we listened to some peoples presentations about vitamins. These are some facts from the presentations, pellagra is a vitamin deficiency disease that is caused by a lack of vitamin B3. Vitamin B3 can also help with heart problems and diabetes.
9/24/07
Today we went to the computer lab to catch up on any work that we haven't done and to organize our blogs. I didn't really have anything that I needed to do so I started to work on finding my juicing recipe.
9/20/07
Today we listened to a presentation by Mr. Carter who is a former coach at UVM. The main point of his presentation was organ donors, but he talked about a lot of things. I learned that the liver is the biggest organ inside the body and that you can't live without it, but a piece can be cut off and used for a transplant. The main thing that I got out of the presentation was that I be a organ donor if I die.
9/17/07
Today we people presented there projects about vitamins and vegetables. Here are some general facts about the vitamins that we learned about. Vitamin C helps strengthen blood vessels. Cologen is what holds tissue together in animals. Vitamin C is not as effective if your taking aspirin. Chickory is good for the immune system. Vitamin B-1 causes your body to burn fat.
9/13/07
Today we got divided into groups for the food pyramid project that we are going to do. This will be the first big group project that we have done. We also made a Flickr account for Sarah because it wouldn't work for her.
9/11/07
Today we checked out some of the blogs that people had done. Mr. Cohun reminded us that we should keep up with our work because it is very hard to catch up when you fall behind. We also listened to some peoples presentations on vitamins.
9/7/06
Today in class we discussed more about juicing. We watched a two online videos about two different brands of juicers. The first one of the Briville Juice fountain elite juice. This juicer had many advantages, it is easy to clean, it is powerful, it is made of durable stainless steel, it is efficient, and has a titanium cutting blade. The next juicer that we looked at was the Jack Lalanne power juicer. Some advantages of this juicer is that it is quiet, and can juice whole fruits. The first juicer that we looked at seemed like a much better choice if you are looking to buy a juicer.
9/6/07
What is juicing and why would you want to have juicing be part of a healthy lifestyle?
Juicing is the process of taking the juice from a fruit or vegetable and then drinking it. When juicing is done juicing machine is usually used and several different types of fruit are juiced. There are many benefits to juicing. Fruits and vegetables are important for a healthy diet and juicing provides an easy way to consume those foods. Another advantage of juicing is that it gives you all the nutrients from a fruit or vegetable, but it is much easier to digest. By mixing up different kinds of juices it is also much easier to consume many more types of vegetables then you would normally eat. This variety of vegetables allows you to take in lots of different nutrients instead of a limited variety from one of two vegetables that you might eat normally.
9/5/07
Today in Health2 we discussed the five components of health. They are Physical, Social, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. We took a walk outside of the school and the teacher pointed out various things and we then made a connection between those things and one of the components of health. We walked up to the sports fields and after discussing different aspects of sports we realized that sports relate to every component of health. Sports relate to physical health because of the exercise that you get when playing them. They relate to social health because of how an athlete interacts with his teammates and the fans watching the game. Mental health is a big part of sports because you need to know where you should be on the field and what you are suppose to do there. Sports can be emotional when you win or lose. Sports also include spiritual health because if you like the sport that you are playing then participating in it makes you feel really good. This activity showed that almost everything relates to at least one of the components of health.
8/31/07
I just set up a blog for Health 2 class. I did this by setting up an account with blogger.com, I had to enter my email, make a user name, and password. I also had to set up some new posts, this is one of them. The only thing that I really had trouble with was setting up the link to out Wiki class page, but I got it figured out. This is the first blog that I have ever set up.
Today we went on the class wiki site and did an assignment on addiction. The wiki site stopped working halfway through class so I couldn't finish the work.
10/30/07
Today we did presentations on different things about tabacco. Smoking is a very costly habit and quitting can save you a whole bunch of money. Smoking also decreases you chance of getting a job because it costs more for an employer to insure a smoker. Secondhand smoke is very dangerous and can cause many serious health problems for people who are around smokers. There are many different methods to help quit smoking. Atropine and Scoppoline therapy uses drugs to reduce nicotine withdrawal symtoms. Hypnosis can be used to convince people not to smoke. Acupunture is also used to help people quit. Laser therapy is also used but there is no scientific evidence that shows that it helps quit smoking.
10/26/07
We watched a video called the power of choice. It was about the choices that a teen can make. Decisions that teens make can affect the rest of their life. The video gave several definitions to words related to teens making choices. Growing up is learning to control yourself. Initiative is to act positively. Perspective is to not get caught up in the moment, and see the big picture. A good vision of yourself will make you make good choices.
10/24/07
Today we listened to some presentations on the health risks of tobacco. Smokeless tobacco like chew is still really bad for you. It is as addictive as heroine and cocaine. The same methods that are used to quit smoking can be used to quit chewing tobacco. Nicotine withdrawal is when a tobacco user tries to quit and they get symptoms that are caused by the lack of nicotine in their body. Symptoms can last from a few days to several weeks. There are many health benefits that go along with quitting smoking. Some of these things will happen right away and some will take months. Breathing will become easier for a smoker after they quit. Their blood pressure will also go down.
10/16/07
Today we learned about testicular and cervical cancer, a write-up on the information that we covered can be found in my homework section.
10/12/07
Today we went on a chat room about drugs where you could put in questions about drugs and a group of scientists would answer them. There were thousands of people doing this so our questions were not answered right when we put them it, but we should be able to get our answers next week.
10/10/07
Today Josh made a juice using the class juicer. The juice that he made was called the Brain Stimulator. According to the site where he got the recipe you only use 10% of your brain and if you eat coffee and doughnuts then that can go down to 2%. The ingredients of the Brian Stimulator juice supposedly make it so that you use 10% of your brain again.
10/8/07
Today we were going to see a presentation on juicing, but Jen didn't have her stuff ready. So we went to the computer lab and worked on our tobacco project. My topic is the physical addiction of tobacco.
10/4/07
Today we listened to another one of Ricky's sex ed presentations. He talked about contraceptives. There are hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives. The only way to ensure not getting someone pregnant is to not have sex.
10/2/07
Today we listened to Ricky's presentation on STI's(sexually transmitted infections). The seven most common STI's for high school kids are pubic lice, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and genital warts. The least harmful of these infections is crabs.
9/28/07
Today we listened to more vitamin presentations. We were going to see a juicing presentation, but we didn't because Joe was absent. Madison did a presentation on vitamin B-6 which can be used to benefit contraceptive users.
9/26/07
Today we learned how to use the juicer by watching Mr. Cohun make apple juice. We will all have to make a different kind of juice as a project. The we listened to some peoples presentations about vitamins. These are some facts from the presentations, pellagra is a vitamin deficiency disease that is caused by a lack of vitamin B3. Vitamin B3 can also help with heart problems and diabetes.
9/24/07
Today we went to the computer lab to catch up on any work that we haven't done and to organize our blogs. I didn't really have anything that I needed to do so I started to work on finding my juicing recipe.
9/20/07
Today we listened to a presentation by Mr. Carter who is a former coach at UVM. The main point of his presentation was organ donors, but he talked about a lot of things. I learned that the liver is the biggest organ inside the body and that you can't live without it, but a piece can be cut off and used for a transplant. The main thing that I got out of the presentation was that I be a organ donor if I die.
9/17/07
Today we people presented there projects about vitamins and vegetables. Here are some general facts about the vitamins that we learned about. Vitamin C helps strengthen blood vessels. Cologen is what holds tissue together in animals. Vitamin C is not as effective if your taking aspirin. Chickory is good for the immune system. Vitamin B-1 causes your body to burn fat.
9/13/07
Today we got divided into groups for the food pyramid project that we are going to do. This will be the first big group project that we have done. We also made a Flickr account for Sarah because it wouldn't work for her.
9/11/07
Today we checked out some of the blogs that people had done. Mr. Cohun reminded us that we should keep up with our work because it is very hard to catch up when you fall behind. We also listened to some peoples presentations on vitamins.
9/7/06
Today in class we discussed more about juicing. We watched a two online videos about two different brands of juicers. The first one of the Briville Juice fountain elite juice. This juicer had many advantages, it is easy to clean, it is powerful, it is made of durable stainless steel, it is efficient, and has a titanium cutting blade. The next juicer that we looked at was the Jack Lalanne power juicer. Some advantages of this juicer is that it is quiet, and can juice whole fruits. The first juicer that we looked at seemed like a much better choice if you are looking to buy a juicer.
9/6/07
What is juicing and why would you want to have juicing be part of a healthy lifestyle?
Juicing is the process of taking the juice from a fruit or vegetable and then drinking it. When juicing is done juicing machine is usually used and several different types of fruit are juiced. There are many benefits to juicing. Fruits and vegetables are important for a healthy diet and juicing provides an easy way to consume those foods. Another advantage of juicing is that it gives you all the nutrients from a fruit or vegetable, but it is much easier to digest. By mixing up different kinds of juices it is also much easier to consume many more types of vegetables then you would normally eat. This variety of vegetables allows you to take in lots of different nutrients instead of a limited variety from one of two vegetables that you might eat normally.
9/5/07
Today in Health2 we discussed the five components of health. They are Physical, Social, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. We took a walk outside of the school and the teacher pointed out various things and we then made a connection between those things and one of the components of health. We walked up to the sports fields and after discussing different aspects of sports we realized that sports relate to every component of health. Sports relate to physical health because of the exercise that you get when playing them. They relate to social health because of how an athlete interacts with his teammates and the fans watching the game. Mental health is a big part of sports because you need to know where you should be on the field and what you are suppose to do there. Sports can be emotional when you win or lose. Sports also include spiritual health because if you like the sport that you are playing then participating in it makes you feel really good. This activity showed that almost everything relates to at least one of the components of health.
8/31/07
I just set up a blog for Health 2 class. I did this by setting up an account with blogger.com, I had to enter my email, make a user name, and password. I also had to set up some new posts, this is one of them. The only thing that I really had trouble with was setting up the link to out Wiki class page, but I got it figured out. This is the first blog that I have ever set up.
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