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recruited at a vegan festival. One hundred forty-four vegetarians and 65 omnivores were selected. Despite the large difference between groups it showed a significance in anxiety and stress scores lower than omnivores.1 In addition, the intake of red meat and processed foods can lead to poor mental health; one may ingest industrial carcinogens in an omnivorous diet. Arachidonic acid, trans-fats and mercury that may also affects mental status and temperaments. Negative temperaments are…

beneficial for those wanting to make a difference in their lives. The Mediterranean diet is simple, yet has many parts to it. This, “diet includes generous quantities of olive oil, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fish; limited portions of red meats or processed meats; and moderate amounts of cheese and wine” (Harvard Health Letter, para. 1). Olive Oil is an important part of the…

incredible. The fat under skin mix with Chinese sauce and the crispiness of the skin make the roasted pork smell a little sweetness from the sauce and a little fatness from the skin and the meat. When we take the bite of the meat, the crispiness of the skin, the smell of the fatness and the softness of the meat are mixed together make the food become delicious and keep the roasted pork incredible the whole meal. That is also the reason why we celebrate and serve the roasted pork for our…

First stop, Willy’s Pincho! So, what is a Pincho? Well, simply put it is meat on a stick that is grilled over charcoal, Puerto Rican-style (not to be confused with a Kebab) usually served with a side of Pan Sobao (sweet bread) and homemade hot sauce. Located 15 minutes from downtown San Juan, it is totally worth the short trip to the nearby city of Bayamon. Be sure to wear a comfortable pair of shorts, flip flops, and a t-shirt – this place is the farthest from fancy you could ever get. As…

box of tofu and put it on the cutting board, use the knife to squeeze and flatten it, and cut it until it become to the ground tofu like the chicken we bought. Third, mince two-inch piece fresh ginger and one bunch green onion (we do not need the white part of the onion). Note that we must wash the knife every time before we cutting a new ingredient, and it will be easy if you transfer them to the mixing bowl immediately when you finish mince them. After getting everything ready, it is time to…

Many people know of the idea of Carbon footprints, but do not think of the wider concept of ecological footprints. This measures not only carbon emissions but includes energy use, water use, and waste production of a person, or population. This is measured against the ability of the environment to supply these needs, many times leading to a deficit (Global Footprint Network, 2015). The world population uses 1.6 times the resources available of the planet (Global Footprint Network, 2015) and with…

there is no need to eat meat or use animal made products. Sally Kohn tells of the injustice way food workers are treated. And, finally Eliot Coleman writes about how the word organic has changed because…

(BPI) argues that their plants are efficient and safe because they use ammonia to kill bacteria on the meat. However, ammonia hydroxide is a chemical and that chemical is put on food that will eventually be consumed. “When ammonia enters the body as a result of breathing, swallowing or skin contact, it reacts with water to produce ammonium hydroxide. This…

Its purpose is to show people how their food is made, and to try to switch them over to buying from more natural producers. It is meant to change the minds of people who buy from meat plants and grain grown by buyers of Monsanto. It is also meant to tell the processing plants that the food coming out of their company should not be eaten. The bias in this is against processing plants processing food that is already grown unnaturally…

surrounded by water. As she grew older the ground she lay in grew with her; trees, flowers, and magical herbs began to sprout. Suddenly there were so many plants on Earth. Everywhere you went, you could see mostly green with hints of colors ranging from whites to blacks, pinks to blues, and various shades of yellow. With nothing to contain the amount of plants growing mother nature decided to turn irises into animals of all kinds. As the Earth grew more, mankind began to form. We developed arms…