Okra

The Cambridge dictionaries define food as something that people and animals eat, or plans absorb, to keep them alive. By focusing on that, we can imagine how important food is for our body and health. Obviously, it has sources; since there are eaten by people, it has taste too, and finally, it contains many nutrients essential for our body and health. Foods are obtained from two main things: plants and animals. Most foods have their origin from plants. We have thousands of plants growing on…

“Girl” written by Jamaica Kincaid is an unusual writing that portrays a mother’s list of rules that her daughter must obey in order to be accepted in society. Having no knowledge about what culture or time period this was, the reader can understand about how a woman must portray herself to the outside world. The reading also concentrates on a variety of issues including gender, social class, and feminist criticism between mother and daughter. Also, the reader can easily identify that the story…

tacacá, and pato no tucup are all popular. In the southern part, barreado and arroz carreteiro are very popular. Some universal popular foods eaten throughout the region are: hog plum, yams, tapioca, cassava, chourico, pine nuts, acai, peanuts, and okra ("Brazil", n.d.). Music plays an important role in the life of the Brazilian people. Some popular music genres in Brazil are: samba, bossa nova, lundu, choro, baiao, forro, and MPB (Musica Popular Brasilera – Brazilian pop music from after…

rice, wheat, millet, barley, maize and ragi. Proteins are often consumed in the form of legumes cooked with potent spices such a garlic, ginger, turmeric, tamarind and cumin. Preferred vegetables include onions, tomatoes, potatoes, green leaves, okra, green beans and root…

Calcium. What is the first thing that pops up in your mind after you hear, or read this word? Strong bones, and healthy teeth, right? Indeed, a body needs sufficient amount of calcium to give enough strength to a body. Also, sufficient calcium content in teeth, makes them healthy, and strong. You must have seen several commercials, which explain the importance of calcium in your toothpaste, and food items. One may say – “A body needs calcium as a sword needs a whetstone” That’s right in a way.…

crickets, and butter worms (Drs Foster and Smith, 2015). Furthermore the bearded dragon will also eat plants such as dandelion greens, clover and mustard greens (Drs Foster and Smith, 2015). The bearded dragon eats vegetables as well for example broccoli, okra, grated carrots (Drs Foster and Smith, 2015) Moreover the bearded dragon will also eat fruit such as apples, grapes and dates (Drs Foster and Smith, 2015). Bearded dragons diets should be suited to their nutritional requirements such as…

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The farmers, mostly commoners, planted corn, cotton, quinoa, potatoes, and okra. The favorite foods of the Incas were dried potatoes called “chuno.” Also, a crowd favorite, was the “chicha” or beer made from corn. The women or girls were responsible for preparing and getting the food. They ate two meals a day, one in the morning…