The Truth Behind Sugar The American population is fatter than ever before. When compared to the seventies, the obesity rates of today have increased almost 20%. So, why are more people obese today? The answer lies within the food Americans are consuming everyday. As a result of food industries replacing fat for sugar, the human body has started to store fat more easily and increased the United States’ obesity rates. When taking a look back into history, the low-to-no-fat movement ironically can…
example would be my spicy kidney bean curry which was made with dried kidney beans and not canned beans, as canned beans tend to be higher in sodium and preservatives; hence I prefer to eat more fresh or frozen produce than canned or preserved produce. On a daily basis, I consume a variety of fresh or frozen veggies and fruits by adding them to my breakfast smoothies and adding greens to my sandwiches or as a side of salad in most meals, which helps me, maintain my daily dietary fiber intake and…
“General Mills, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores. Their products include ready-to-eat cereals, refrigerated yogurt, ready-to-serve soup, dry dinners, shelf stable and frozen vegetables, refrigerated and frozen dough products, dessert and baking mixes, frozen pizza and pizza snacks, grain, fruit and savory snacks, and a wide variety of organic products include granola bars, cereal, and soup.” (www.Forbes.com) The differences between…
Here is what you need: 3c frozen pineapple, ¼ tsp natural salt, ¼ tsp finely grated lime zest, 2tbsp lime juice, 1tsp chopped jalapeno chile, ½ c finely chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp chopped cucumber, 2tsp chopped red onion, 1c baby spinach, and 1 ½ coconut water. Mix all the ingredients…
What is Processed Food? When you think of processed foods most people just think chips, pop, cookies etc. but it is any food that has been modified before we consume it. From foods that are fermented, frozen, heated to dried to foods. Some examples include: • Fresh cut fruit/vegetables that have been packaged • Canned foods • Breakfast cereals, oatmeal’s, crackers • Convenience foods such as microwaveable meals/ready meals There are three main categories to be considered for processed food.…
Fast Facts • Current evidence shoes that artificial sweeteners do not increase cancer risk, even among high intake users.1 • Current evidence shows that artificial sweeteners do not increase disease risk. In fact, these sweeteners may be used for individuals managing calorie and/or carbohydrate intake.1 • The average American consumes ~22 tsp. of added sugar/day according to the 2001–2004 NHANES study.2 Twenty-two tsp of added sugar adds to about ~352 calories per day. 2 • The NHANES study…
pasta than it is to make it from scratch. We also use packages of frozen fruit to create mind blowing smoothies. When fruits picked to be frozen, they are usually picked at the peak of freshness. This helps insure that the fruits in the package are at least as delicious as they would be if bought in the produce isle. Despite being frozen, the fruits maintain all the nutrients inside, so they are just as nourishing as well. Frozen fruit are also marvelous because you can enjoy them when they are…
ribs and sesame ahi, and options from the bakery will not leave you disappointed. Scandinavian Ice Scandi’s Shave Ice and Coffee Shop is the ideal choice when you want something cold and sweet. You can even order shave ice with ice cream of frozen yogurt in the middle. The specialty drinks and smoothies are also delicious. Shopping in Kailua-Kona Once you’ve had a chance to eat and drink, you’ll probably want to check out some of the local shops. If you’re looking for surfing gear or…
Crystal Blue Queen For as long as I can remember, I have always been fond of a vacation near the sea. The smell of the sea, the clear waters combined with the friendly nature of the locals has always been appealing. The water as lucid as a bright blue sky, the soothing warm touch of the sun rays on your skin and being free with nature forgetting all things that are stressful makes it a wonderful vacation. One more thing that makes any trip memorable is the food and ambience of the local…
Shelly Kerstanski LED560 Leadership and Strategy Date: October 29, 2017 Dr. Ivy Adams Introduction Organizations have a quantity of objectives, these objectives can include increasing sales, winning the biggest share of the total market, satisfying customers, and making profit shareholders. An organization’s ability to meet these objectives is dependent on two major factors; the internal strengths of an organization for example, being able to make the right goods in a…