Legume

This chapter follows the introduction of global conservation after government realization that the world’s genetic diversity needs protection. This came after the work of Vavilov in the 1920s. However, this road to realization has been rocky with short-term interests that have also meant poor funding for long-term storage and the battery of numbing technical conundrums that have caused genetic erosion within the gene banks to become a major problem. The great geo-botanist and ultimate plant…

This can make all the difference in the world in healing any chronic condition. Your diet should consist of whole, unadulterated foods like organic meat, poultry, wild-caught fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, and organic vegetables. Take the right supplements While cleaning up your diet will do wonders for your intestinal and overall health, these supplements will give you that extra boost you need to heal. Fiber Without fiber, probiotics (healthy…

From as early as I can remember, I was always a chubby individual. Having spent most of my life failing at weight loss attempts, I eventually took to blaming myself. I never considered that the school system, where I had my most indulgent meals, could have contributed to my weight problem. Being overweight can be psychologically detrimental, through the introduction of such things as bullying and ostracizing. I went through my fair share of weight-based bullying whilst attending a boarding…

Phenylketonuria is an autosomal recessive disorder and a common metabolic cause of mental retardation. This inborn error of metabolism is characterized by a deficiency in phenylalanine (Phe) hydroxylase activity, due to mutations in the Phe hydroxylase (PAH) gene. Phenylalanine hydroxylase is responsible for converting Phe to Tyr and requires the cofactor tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), molecular oxygen, and iron for its action (Blau et al., 2010). The reductant, BH4 is maintained in the reduced…

According to the Dairy Education Board, “Milk is a deadly poison” (Is Milk Really Healthy 2015). Pasteurized milk is exposed to heat at 120°C for 30 minutes to remove microorganisms that cause disease and spoilage. Milk is a popular beverage in the United States and contains many essential nutrients such as phosphorus, vitamin D, potassium, riboflavin, and niacin. Pasteurized milk contains an excellent source of lean protein for athletic people. Consuming three cups of pasteurized milk daily…

case. So I begin to dig a little deeper. Next stop was Sciencenews.org. In the article titled Overcoming Peanut Allergy is Maintenance for Most, it stated that many people seem to overcome the allergy by consuming tiny-but-increasing amounts of the legume daily for months or years. But the protection often evaporates if they fail to keep eating peanuts regularly, a new study shows. This was the information I…

Annotation 10: 1347 C.E. Bubonic Plague and Its Political Effects (Theme 1) The bubonic plague is also known as the Black Death. It is infamous for killing many millions of people in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries in Europe. It wiped out a third of the population in Europe in just three years and is believed to have originated from China. Although it was spread through fleas that carried the disease passed onto them by rats, many believed it was a punishment from God for their sins,…

Gary L. Francione once stated, “Veganism is not about giving anything up or losing anything; it is about gaining the peace within yourself that comes from embracing nonviolence and refusing to participate in the exploitation of the vulnerable.” Veganism isn’t only a physical change, but it’s also a mental one in which an individual is able to find their inner peace by adopting a non-violent lifestyle. Veganism is defined as a lifestyle in which an individual strives to eliminate all uses of…

Once I mention that I am studying Nutrition and Dietetics, the common response I receive is, “can you tell me what to eat”? Bearing in mind I am still a long way from being a Registered Dietitian, I can however confidently say that it is not what you eat, but how you eat. Thousands of people change their diets whether it be to juicing, vegetarian or vegan for health believes. However, not every person knows how to change their diet correctly. With that said, choosing a veggie burger over a…

slaughtering animals are against the animal’s rights and that a meatless diet is much better for one’s health. A vegetarian diet consists mostly of fruits and vegetables followed by nuts, grains, seeds, sprouts and as substitutes for meat, they eat legumes, tofu, seitan, tempeh, and vegetable milk. Although health benefits such as a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension can be acquired…