My projects

9/18/07
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) serves as a cofactor for several enzymes and keeps oxidation from occurring that could cause a harmful effects in the body. Vitamin E could be found in almond, asparagus, Brazil nuts, and broccoli. Vitamin E protects fats, cell membranes, DNA, and enzymes from damage. It improves your immune system and reduces the risk of most fatal heart attack in men. You can use it by drinking liquid that have Vitamin E inside it. It is the best way to absorb it in your body. These are the recommendations for daily use: Men:10 mg alpha TE (15 IU) Women: 8 mg alpha TE (12 IU) Pregnancy: 10 mg alpha TE (15 IU) Lactations: 12 mg alpha (18 IU). You would have contact your doctor if you have: bleeding or clotting problems, Cystic fibrosis, and liver disease, but it should not occur over 50. The side effects are breast enlargement, diarrhea, and nausea.
http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/

Vegetables
9/21/07
Spinach
Spinach is used for anemia, colitis, eyes, liver, nervous system, poor digestion, circulations, constipation, kidneys, lymph system, skin problems, and thyroid glands. It is a good source of calcium, phosphorus, Vitamin A, iron, potassium, B complex, magnesium, sodium, and chlorophyll. For spinach you would look for dark green leaves, the darker the color the more nutrition. Spinach is a laxative and the more you consume the more laxative you might get. For some people having spinach juice twice a week could be enough for someone. Spinach is high in oxalic acid and should be avoided if you have kidney stones, gout, rheumatoid, arthritis, osteoporosis, and those who stomachs are easily upset. Spinach is good for some people, but not a choice for me. There are three vitamins in spinach and they are Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6, and Vitamin A.
http://www.juicingbook.com/

9/21/07
Asparagus
Asparagus is used for anemia, bowl aid, gout, nervous system, rheumatism, blood purifier, eye problems, kidneys, prostate, and skin problems. It is also a good source of potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, choline, Vitamin B-1, folic acid. Asparagus is best when you buy it in season (April to June), but is now widely available all year. Asparagus is a natural diuretic. It has been known to make urine to go black and to smell strong which is perfectly natural and will soon pass. Personally I don't like asparagus, but it is good for you. The three main vitamins in asparagus are Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B-6.
http://www.juicingbook.com/

Fruit
9/21/07
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is traditionally used for bladder problems, digestive tonic, skin disorders, constipation, and kidney problem. It is also a good source of Vitamin A, B-complex, and Vitamin C. To test it to see if it is fresh you would put your finger into the bottom of the melon where the vine was attached. You should be able to push slightly inwards and when release, the melon should rebound. Melons are best drunk by themselves. Therefore, do not combine with other fruits, melons, or vegetables. Personally I love cantaloupe, but never tried it in a juice. The three main vitamins are Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6, and Vitamin B-12.
http://www.juicingbook.com/

Food Pyramid

My Pyramid Plan
9/15/07
This plan will meet the nutrient needs for a 16 year old male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, physically active more than 60 minutes a day, in a healthy weight range. This plan is a 3000 calorie food pattern.

Check with your health care provider about a food plan that is right for you.

Grains
10 ounces

tips
Vegetables
4 cups

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Fruits
2.5 cups

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Milk
3 cups

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Meat & Beans
7 ounces

tips
Click the food groups above to learn more.
1 Make Half Your Grains Whole
Aim for at least 5 ounces of whole grains a day
2 Vary Your Veggies
Aim for this much every week:
Dark Green Vegetables = 3 cups weekly
Orange Vegetables = 2 1/2 cups weekly
Dry Beans & Peas = 3 1/2 cups weekly
Starchy Vegetables = 9 cups weekly
Other Vegetables = 10 cups weekly
Oils & Discretionary Calories
Aim for 10 teaspoons of oils a day
Limit your extras (extra fats & sugars) to 510 Calories
Physical Activity
Physical activity is also important for health. You should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity most or all days. Click here to learn more about physical activity and health.

9/26/07
Milk:
What's in the Milk Group?:
The types of food in the same catagorie than milk in the food pyramid are products that have milk in them and retain ther calcium content. Unlike cream cheese, cream and butter are not part of the food pyramid with milk because they have less or no calcium in them.

How much is needed?:
The amount of milk ou consume requires on age like;
Children
2-3 years old
2 cups*
4-8 years old
2 cups*
Girls
9-13 years old
3 cups*
14-18 years old
3 cups*
Boys
9-13 years old
3 cups*
14-18 years old
3 cups*
Women
19-30 years old
3 cups*
31-50 years old
3 cups*
51+ years old
3 cups*
Men
19-30 years old
3 cups*
31-50 years old
3 cups*
51+ years old
3 cups*

What counts as a cup?:
1 cup of milk or yogurt, 1.5 ounces of natural cheese, or 2 ounces of processed cheese counts as a cup.

10/4/07
My juicing project:

Ingredients:
grapes
oranges

Grape:
gives you energy. It helps with constipation, gout, rheumatism, skin and liver disorders. It also shows a strong antiviral activity against poliovirus, herpes simplex virus. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B, and Vitamin C.

Oranges:
It is traditionally used for asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, rheumatism, to prevent kidney stone, helps lower cholesterol, helps prevent diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B, and Vitamin C.