Food systems

will use up your stored fats to convert to energy thus shedding the extra pounds. Grapefruit is also full of dietary fibers that helps flush out toxins from the body. The grapefruit diet is based on the assumption that grapefruit when eaten with foods that are rich in fat, protein and dietary fibers can help burn fats faster. Studies and reviews show that by simply adding grapefruit to your meal can…

One in four Americans eat fast food at least once per day. Over 1 billion doughnuts are consumed per year in the U.S. Personally, I feel the government should have limited if any control on what we choose to consume. As long as the food we eat has no effect on others, and we choose to eat these things in a safe manner, the government should have no say in what we eat. When the government puts restrictions on foods or drinks it could make the population retaliate in a negative way. The American…

obesity is due to the enlarging of portions of food. Making food available in larger quantities increases the calorie intake the consumer receives. Studies regarding increased food portions at restaurants reveal that customers still finish the entire dish of food; this is due to the psychological need for a customer to finish their portion of a meal. This article also goes into detail on how to control portions of food to manage weight. Asserting that food portions are too large, this article…

Summary: The curd is a fermented food known all over the world. The fermentation process is conducted by adding bacteria to the milk. The unique nutritional value of the curd allows it to help in various ways. Apart from enhancing the taste of various foods, curd improves the digestion and provides strength to bones and teeth. Consumption of curd also lowers the cholesterol levels and reduces high blood pressure. The immunity of the body increases. And the external use helps in improving the…

consumption. Today over eighty percent of all processed foods on our grocery store shelves have GMOs in them. Seifert takes to the streets, randomly asking people what they know about GMOs. No one he asked knew what GMOs were. Food is one of the most essential things in our lives, yet we don’t even know what we are putting in our bodies. The risks of GMOs to our health and the environment are unknown. In the United States labeling of our food is not required. Through lobbying and campaign…

chaotic web for the demand of faster food, faster money, and faster success. Even if it means that would be achieved at the cost of others. The most deadliest American epidemic would be the creation of fast food. Due to this, the United States owns the title of having one of the highest obesity rates in the world. Most Americans that have adopted unhealthy eating habits should be called sacrificial lambs because they are unaware they are a slave to the food…

of breakfast is the kind of food we take in the morning. Breakfast does provide the kind…

The foods of South America are as diverse as the countries within the continent’s borders. South America is a country not only of cultural diversity but also of culinary diversity. One reason for this vast diversity is that each country in South America has been influenced by external cuisines and ingredients. Flavors and culinary influences from Africa, European Countries, Native Americans and even Asia have all had a hand in transforming South American cuisine into what it is today. Some of…

energy. A body in ketosis is acquiring energy from ketones; in this state, the body is less hungry and the person is least likely to crave for food but it also puts the body at higher risk for organ failure resulting to kidney stones, kidney failure and gout. Since ketones work to dull a person's…

open woodland like a forest. It lives in Australia, but to be more specific it lives in northern Australia, western Australia, southern Australia, Queensland, New South Wale, and Northern Territory. People can also find them in orange trees getting food as well. Though people would probably find them mostly on wattle leaves, hence their name. Diet…