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obtained from fruits and vegetables. Lack of vitamin C in their diet will put them at risk of suffering from scurvy. It also makes your pet more susceptible to common diseases. Sample Fruits and vegetables that you can feed to your pet include: apples, lettuce, dandelion greens, parsley, carrots and cucumbers. High Fibre Nuggets Be sure to choose high nutrient nuggets for your guinea pig so as to provide the proper nourishment for them. Avoid nuggets with animal based products because your…

This is not to say that all drugs should be legalized, but it is important to note that people’s view of an issue is more multi-layered than whether or not it is good for us. Marijuana used to be considered the devil’s lettuce until white college students started smoking it in the sixties and seventies; as a result it has become even more popularized over time with the “common man”. In spite of the continued relaxed attitudes about the possession and use of marijuana many…

The idea of the elimination of the penny has been an ongoing debate for the past decade. The idea first started when the cost of the creation of the penny became public. It costs more money to make a penny than a penny is actually worth. Therefore every time a penny is created the government is losing money. It has become a shock to me to find out that the simple fix to this problem is to stop the minting process of such a useless coin, but we still continue to do so. If someone were to actually…

Fat, it is a word we all know very well. It is a simple word; however its definition is complex. In today’s society “fat” is used in an extremely negative connotation. We criticize and fat shame individuals who do not fit the ideal body type. Recently, in a video titled “Dear Fat People”, so-called comedian, Nicole Arbour argues that obese people should be fat shamed because they choose to be that way. According to her logic, if we make them feel bad about themselves, they will surely be…

The program will focus on nutrition and a physical activity intervention. The nutrition intervention will be made up of two components, the first is the education section and the second is providing safe and healthy lunches and snacks for children. The education component of the intervention will be held in classrooms and will be facilitated by trained teachers. Children will participate in a bi-weekly interactive classroom activity for the entire school year. This is meant to develop their…

Mellon University has proven that adopting a vegetarian diet will "increase energy use by 38 percent, water use by ten percent and greenhouse gas emissions by six percent" (Whoriskey). A food comparison between pork and lettuce resulted that "on a per calorie basis, producing lettuce creates nearly as much greenhouse gas emissions as does beef" (Whoriskey). This research has proven the exact opposite of what vegetarians had originally stated. Sticking to a vegetarian diet will produce green…

The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates that 20 billion hot dogs are consumed each year. That is approximately 70 hot dogs per person each year. The hot dog has become an icon of american culture, but since it’s creation it has been shrouded in mystery. Through this mystery, one question has raised above the rest. Is a hot dog a sandwich? A hotdog is a sandwich. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, a sandwich is defined as a "A sandwich is a meat or poultry…

Mexican food has enjoyed great popularity in America for years. From burritos to enchiladas, Mexican recipes are the pride of many an American cook and the colorful, spicy, delicious dishes grace many a table. Nevertheless, what is the story behind the cuisine? A little Mexican food history can spice up your kitchen and shed some light on the roots of many or our favorite dishes. Case in point: when the Spanish invaded Mexico in 1521, they brought with them many new varieties of livestock…

Climate:In the part of idaho that we are doing it's sunny,cloudy and a little bit rainy but I think it's pretty good because it will not be to hot and when it rains it can water our garden. How does daily and seasonal movement of the sun affect where and how your house should be built? Idaho does have different season like here so I think it will be good because we will get sun to keep the house warm in the and rain and sun for our garden. Energy What energy source will your house use and…

Mardi Gras is a festival of feasting, dancing, and having a good time. It is a time to celebrate with family, friends and neighbors in the area. When it’s the most remember holidays in New Orleans to be yourself. I was about ten years old when my mom took me with the family to Mardi Gras festival. Remembering going to my first Mardi gras experience was amazing. To see the colorful parade, the playing of music in the streets, and especially eating the delicious food. Going to my first Mardi Gras…