South congress or SoCo as it’s called by most of Austin provides a fun filled genuine Austin experience full of things to do, see, and eat. It's the kind of place that people take their family when they come in from out of town and they want to take them to a place that perfectly represents Austin and what it's all about. However SoCo is also a great place to have a night out on the town with friends. The atmosphere of SoCo is like no other. The air is filled with music from live bands that…
Pollan believes the industrial food chain is a bad process to make food. One example that he mentioned was, “Basically, almost all of the cattle in the feedlot are are sick. And it’s their corn-based diet that makes them ill” (58). This quote indicates that if the cows are sick we would barely have any meat or our meat would be ill and that would cause us to feel ill. He also announced, “By giving antibiotics to the millions of cattle in the U.S. we are actually breeding new superbacteria that…
Nettle is good for hair because it stimulates blood flow to the scalp and strengthens hair roots, and even stimulates the growth, or at least reduces the decline. Nettle is also an excellent remedy for dandruff! For those who have seborrhea and struggle with excessive grease treatment of scalp and hair nettle is salvation. dry nettle is used for centuries and is a reliable method to reduce hair loss and encourage hair growth. There are no scientific studies that confirm that nettle is really…
quite a major effects on the tiny passage-ways running through our faces. For more information with reference to stuffy nose, click here: Stuffy nose. So how do you keep the sinus passages healthy and balanced using meals? Read more to figure out which food products truly do or do not help the sinuses in the head feel better.…
Food inc. is a documentary by food activist, that gives a harsh reality within Americas corporate power over the food industry. Food inc. has many ways that it represents the iron triangle. such as Gateway for corruption and manipulation. The iron triangle is a distinctive association with interest groups, the bureaucracy, and congress. The alliance of these sectors can and have caused corruption in the government in direct correlation, this pact disregards the American citizens needs and gives…
bread made with cheaper grains to save money. Different kinds of grains were more abundant, making them cheaper and easier to find. These grains might consist of rye and barley flour (“Bread in the Middle"). Just like in today’s world, the wealthier people will buy food of higher quality than those in the lower or middle class. Some…
During the IR, the way food is preserved changed a lot. Beforehand, food preservation was hardly even a thing. Food was sometimes preserved in glass jars. Animals were brought into cities alive and slaughtered there, so the meat was eaten fresh. It could be stored during the winter but would go bad quickly in the summer. Ice was sometimes harvested and used to preserve stuff, but it was very expensive and the ice was often impure. Later, people got better at making metal cans so they got popular…
Jell-O is made of boiling hides of animals processed meat, such as cows or pigs. The urban legends claimed that Jell-O was made of horses or cows hooves, but that is not exactly true. Jell-O was invented in Le-Roy, New York by the Genusee Pure Food Company. First, the owner of Jell-O was Peter Cooper in 1845. Then, Peter Cooper sold it to Pearle…
My bunny, Copper, has always been a good distraction from my troubles. He makes me laugh when I feel my lowest; he burrows with me in the blankets when I need a friend; he is a fabulous listener, and he makes even the most overcast days brighter. Whimsically jumping to the gate of the cage as I saunter into the bedroom; Copper is always jovial to see me. In addition to all this, Copper has also proven to act as an inspiration to me as well; the very center of an event that has impacted who I…
Did you know that 1 in 6 people in America face hunger? It is sad to know that food insecurity is so common in such a developed country. When we sit down at the table with a full plate, we are grateful for what we have. But just having gratitude is not enough: we must also show it, because “feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” As a result, I think that the best way to show our appreciation is through charity. In conclusion, gratitude extends far…