Broccoli

These Wisconsin Fast plants are a member of the family Brassica, called Brassica Rapa. The Brassica, family consist of many commercially produced consumable goods, such as, greens, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts and turnips. The Brassica Rapa is native species commonly found throughout the continents of Europe and Asia. The seeds of the Brassica Rapa, were known for their disease resistance that commonly affected crops in the…

In the known documentary, Food Inc., there are several sides people can take. In todays society, people are either very aware of what they put into their mouth or they are not and they just do not care. America is all about capitalism, and it comes as no surprise to anyone that our food system is all about making a profit. Through this documentary there has been many social changes such as people not wanting to state their personal opinions on this topic, to these businesses being the creation…

Christopher is one of the characters that the author gives much attention and details his social life in many chapters. But, he also shifts the spotlight into his private life and shows his personality through many spectrums and things he experiences through his lifetime. The author gives many hints to understand the character of Christopher and his uniqueness. He knows all the countries of the world and their capitals, every prime number until 7,057, but his personality goes beyond. He cannot…

“What is the difference between a brain and a person?” my sister asks, gingerly opening the door and gliding into my bedroom, face scrunched from confusion. I laugh. “Well, quite a lot and not much at all!” She throws herself onto my unmade bed and releases a string of rapid follow-up questions: “When I’m talking to you, am I really just talking to a brain? Am I just a talking brain? Are we anything other than our brains?” I sigh, spinning in my desk chair, my mind whirling with moments from…

I saw it in the music shop window and I knew that it would be mine and only mine. I bought it and took it home. Billings would love it. My god. It was so beautiful, so sleek, so smooth. Its body was a glimmering gold and I could feel the keys push down gracefully with a satisfying plop! It was the most majestic thing I had ever seen and… Oh crap. I dropped it. Down it came with a crash. I realized that I wasn’t wearing a neck-strap. As I picked my 2,000 dollar alto saxophone, I saw that it had a…

Now, in the 21st century, people all around the world are busy. Busy with work, school, sports, and other extra-curricular activities. So when it comes time to eat many people go to something quick and cheap to give them the fuel to make it to the next activity of their day. That is why many people turn to fast food when it comes time to eat. “The U.S., the birthplace of fast food, Americans eat fewer than 70 percent of their meals at home and less than a third of American families eat meals…

Chow Mein vs Chop Suey, you should also be familiar with the ingredients that will be needed. When cooking Chow Mein, the main ingredient needed is noodles, which can be fried or steamed. To make it more flavorful, you can add chicken, shrimp, broccoli, bell pepper, celery, bean sprouts, mushroom, and oyster sauce. With Chop Suey, on the other hand, most of the ingredients are meat and vegetables, including cabbage, bean sprouts, celery, and snow peas. Stir fried noodles can also be added,…

health-promoting properties), and fiber associated with lower cancer rates. If you’re eating a whole-foods based diet, you’re already taking in more fiber than the average person. The vegetables with the highest amounts of fiber are artichokes, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, carrots, eggplant, leafy green vegetables, mushrooms, potatoes with the skin, pumpkin, peppers, rhubarb, spinach, and sweet potatoes. High-fiber fruits include apples, avocados, bananas, berries, dried fruit,…

The purpose of this experiment was to determine whether there is a correlation between the positive sensitivity to PTC bitterness and the sensitivity to the bitterness of kale. The population sample of twenty-four students was used and a survey. The participants reported on a range was from 0 (not bitter) to 10 (very bitter). A rating of 4 and above would indicate a PTC taster and a high sensitivity to the bitterness of kale. Once the experiment was completed a T-test was applied to the data to…

Background Information Singapore is currently undergoing the setback of a rapidly ageing population. Invariably, the older generation aspires to age gracefully and successfully but, the truth is that only some are able to enjoy good health. Many suffer from incidents of acute exacerbation that requires hospitalization, followed by long episodes of recovery and rehabilitation for functional restoration. The geriatric care services in Singapore are wide and readily available, ensuring the…