Food Essay

The films “Food Machine” and “Farmland” we watched in class were both very educational about agriculture. Food Machine was more of an indirect communication, whereas Farmland sent a very direct message. Both of the films brought life to the production of the foods we consume everyday. They showed their audience how these foods are grown and harvested. The film, Food Machine, scratched the surface of food production. The film was based on some of the United State’s largest places of ag…

Big Name Companies and the Tending Addiction of Processed Food “The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food”, an expert from The New York Times Magazine, by Michael Moss addresses many issues with big companies and their thought process. Although Moss neglects to show the things that companies do right or do because the consumer desires it. He doesn’t bring to light the different options that big companies put out that are healthier for the consumer. Moss does a good job of pointing out…

article “The End of Food” Lizzie Widdicombe expatiates on her experience with Soylent and its creator, Robert Rhinehart. She propagates forward an abundance of ideas both good and bad about Soylent; from the time and cost saving abilities, all the way down to the eerily atrocious wind produced after drinking the stuff. After reading the article through, it is believable that Soylent has potential in becoming a meal replacement in times of desperation. However, “The End of Food” is far from…

The growing number of food stamp participants, specifically children, highlights the ever-growing challenge for the program, not just how do we feed millions of Americans, but how can we feed them in a healthy manner? Despite the benefits of the program, it contributes to the growing obesity epidemic in America, especially those who are living at the poverty line. A reasonable person would ask, why would you choose a healthy organic option like a bag of apples for $5 a pound, when I could easily…

Specific nutrient content claim requirements of Canadian Food Inspection Agency(CFIA) includes a omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid claims. The declaration of additional information is optional in Canada in general. If the regulations require the declaration of one nutrient, the declaration of other nutrients may not necessarily be required, unless the regulations have some special requirement. Polyunsaturated fatty acids are required to be declared when shown and triggers the three…

prepare their family meal for pickup. We want customers to have their meals the way they want whether baked, grilled, fried, unsalted, or however they chose. Our aim is to provide top quality and healthy meals that are beyond what is served by fast food restaurants or any regular restaurant that has a strict menu.…

people have food allergies. An allergy is an abnormal immune reaction. Some reactions may cause hives, others, may be more serious, such as, antiepileptic shock. One of the most common allergies is from food. The majority of food allergies is activated by certain proteins in, shellfish, such as; shrimp, lobster, and crab. Tree nuts such as; peanuts, walnuts, pecans. Other foods that may cause an allergic reaction are; fish, eggs, and wheat. Food additives are the chemicals that keep food fresh,…

Loaves Community Food Pantry. As a “client choice” pantry families and individuals “shop” at our store like facility at no cost to themselves. Generous 50/50 partner supporters like you allow us to raise the funds needed to provide nutritious food to families and individuals. The “client choice” approach prevents waste: families and individuals only take what they want and can use. We invite you, your church, civic organization, and or business to become an active supporter of a food pantry…

box. Some came from a bag and others from my father. Whenever I had to cook food, it would turn out burnt and tasting like a pile of dirty socks. To avoid my horrible tasting food, I decided to use other methods to feed myself. Most of my lunches at school were from some sort of fast food restaurant. There were some days when I tried to eat healthier and not eat at the very convenient Jack in the Box, but restaurant food can only be so healthy. I was content living my life paying for most of my…

and Sodium needed per day, while my fiber intake could result being less than or equal to the amount of daily fiber needed. If I were to follow a fast food diet, over time these results will soon start to develop some concerns that eventually could lead into serious health risks. There are still healthier options, even when following a fast food diet.…