Whole grain

In elementary, I remember getting mouthwatering, giant cinnamon rolls once every few months as a desert for school lunch. Now many years later, the cinnamon rolls served at school are much smaller, have far less frosting, and have turned “whole grain”. Unfortunately, cinnamon rolls are not the only things that have been changed. Since elementary school, my classmates and I have noticed smaller serving sizes, fewer varieties of food choices, and more canned or frozen food. The change in cinnamon…

The Timbubbas had dozens of terms for grains, including eight for wheat alone. For years, many civilizations depended on grains for food. Corn, rice, and wheat are common grains that can be cultivated and stored for long term food supplies. Wheat can be prepared in a variety of ways, including basic bread recipes, whole wheat, and can even be ground into flour; which makes it excellent food for long term survival. The Timbubbas…

Enjoy scrambled tofu, a few orange slices, some strawberries, and a piece of whole grain toast. Don 't forget to include green, leafy vegetables in your meal in some way. One great way to incorporate green, leafy vegetables involves sauteeing fresh garlic and onions, adding some kale and a little bit of vegetable broth. Once this mixture…

vegetables each day from among colorful plant groups that are high in antioxidants" (DeVault). Also, according to Janet Renee a master of science in nutrition says you get antioxidants from a variety of foods that include fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, meat, poultry and fish. Another thing is that "free-radical damage is linked to heart disease, cancer and other diseases, but a diet high in antioxidants helps protect you from free radicals" (Renee). Even though some people may not like…

It requires a little more focus and attention to make sure one gets all the the vitamins and nutrients needed from a vegan diet, but eating healthy, unprocessed vegan foods like grains, legumes, and a whole lot of fruits and vegetables, is incredibly beneficial. The main points always called into question are protein and Vitamin B12. As protein goes, while only animal products contain complete proteins, it is perfectly alright to eat foods…

I also don’t eat a great deal of starchy vegetables and rely on fresh and frozen produce quite heavily. However, grains and potatoes are two key filler foods that are common suggestions for stretching a budget and I am almost certain my intake of these foods would have to increase on a SNAP budget. While I do try to be price-aware and make economical purchases, I am…

have going for the week. On your crazy days when you do not have extra time to prepare a meal in advance, have some quick healthy options ready to go. Try packing sandwiches on whole grain bread with some low fat yogurt. Also lettuce topped with grilled chicken. Another really good option is low fat refried beans in a whole grain tortilla with a side of fruit. As you can see the main reasons for obesity in adults is a mix of fast food and bad choices. Childhood obesity is not necessary the…

I used 100% whole wheat and 100% whole grain pasta instead of the enriched one in order to increase my fiber and protein consumption. The whole grain pasta is the best one because it has extra dietary fiber and other micronutrients. I substituted the vegetable oil with coconut oil. I wanted to use extra virgin oil but I ran out it…

This assignment is designed to asses my diet, and how many calories I am consuming. It also assesses lifestyle and compares the calorie intake with the calories my body is using. It is essential for me to asses my diet and physical lifestyle, then make changes to aid me in achieving my goal of putting on weight. This can all be seen in the following paragraphs. In the graph provided at the end of the week I have recorded, it clearly shows a variation of results and little to no constancy. At…

Iroquois The “People of the Longhouse”, also known as the Iroquois people, are actually a group of tribes that is made of up of six tribes in total. Those tribes that make up this league are The Mohawk, The Seneca, The Onondaga, The Cayuga, The Oneida, and lastly The Tuscarora (they played a less important role than the others as they did not join in the league until the 1700s. These tribes were all run basically the same, but each had their individual parts to play in the league (Treuer 32).…