My Projects

1) Post in your blog under my projects a copy of your juice recipe. 2) For each vegetable and/or fruit write about what it is traditionally used for in regards to your health and what each ingredient is a good source of for vitamins, minerals, etc. 3) Present your recipe to the class as well as make your juice for the class to share. 4) Copy everyone’s juicing project and paste it in your “shared projects…

Juice Project
9/26/07

Juicing Recipe

2 pears
2 peaches
handfull of cherries

Pears are a great source of nutrients that provides you with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, phosphorus and potassium. Pears are traditionally used for bladder problems, the liver, prostate and constipation. When looking for pears make sure you find the gold or red firm pears.

Peaches are a good source of calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus and Vitamin C and B-1 & 2. When eating peaches make sure to always remove the pit from the center of your peach. Peaches are traditionally used for blood problems, indigestion and constipation. When looking for peaches, look for the brightest color of orange that are sort of firm yet soft.

Cherries are found to be a great source of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, Vitamin A and B-1 & 2. Traditionally cherries are used for arthritis, cramps, indigestion, weight loss and constipation and are a good blood builder for you body. When looking for cherries make sure you find and use the plump and firm cherries.

When eating or juicing any of your fruits or vegetables make sure you always wash them properly before eating or juicing them.

9/19/07

Why is it important to eat vegetables?
There are many health benefits that come from eating vegetables’ in your diet such as reducing the risk for stoke, type 2 diabetes, and coronary heart disease. Eating vegetables helps reduce the risk of mouth, stomach, colon cancer and kidney stones.Vegetables are a great source for nutrients that include potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. Vitamin A keeps eyes and skink healthy to fight off infections, vitamin E helps protect vitamin A and fatty acids from cell oxidation (decay) and vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds.
Tips to help you eat vegetables
Buying fresh vegetables in season costs less and are more likely to taste better sine they are in their peak of flavor. Keeping frozen vegetables in the freezer allow for an easy meal by placing them in the microwave and heating them up. Add vegetables to you dinner to make the meal seem more interesting. To make vegetables more appealing add dip or any kind of sauce to your vegetable. Also, always wash your vegetables off before eating.


9/16/07

1) Describe what this fruit is traditionally used for, 2) good source for, 3) freshness test, 4) important information, 5) general information, and what the 3 greatest amounts of vitamins are in that fruit, (each fruit will have this information).Write a type 3 paper on this vegetable and post it in your project area.

Lime is usually used for arthritis, skin problems, scurvy, indigestion, constipation and weight loss. The fruit; lime is an excellent source of potassium, bioflavanoid and Vitamin C. When looking for limes they should have a smooth skin which usually has more juice. Some important information to know is that when eating limes this fruit is full of citrus can take away calcium from the body. More information to know is that when drinking a citrus kind of fruit you should exercise, since limes add more acid into the body. There are many kinds of vitamins that can be found inside limes such as; Vitamin E, Vitamin A IU, and Vitamin C.


1) Describe what this vegetable is traditionally used for, 2) good source for, 3) freshness test 4) important information, 5) general information, and what the 3 greatest amounts of vitamins are in that vegetable, (each vegetable will have this information).

Romaine Lettuce and Parsnip
September 11, 2007

Romaine Lettuce is considered to be one of the best resources for “Prana Energy,” (http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/lettuceromaine/). With romaine lettuce, it is used for its rich nutrients. The best way to obtain these rich nutrients is too use romaine lettuce when its leaves are at it darkest stage. To keep you romaine lettuce fresh for a long period of time break of the bottom of the lettuce to preserve this freshness. Since romaine lettuce is a green juice it is important that you don’t not have more than ¼ of you juice consisting of green juice. The darker you romaine lettuce head is, the more nutrients you will find in it like: its calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, Vitamin A and E, B-6 and potassium. All these nutrients will be found in romaine lettuce making it a good vegetable to eat.
Parsnip is an essential vegetable that is used for treating acne, asthma, skin problems, arthritis, ulcers, weigh loss and cataracts. It is a good source of sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine, and vitamin C. When using parsnip make sure it is colored cream. There is no real important information on parsnip. Parsnip is a sweet tasting juice that should be mixed with different juices to relax its strong amount of flavor. There are many different amounts of vitamins that can be found in parsnip like: Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin a, IU and Vitamin A, RAE.

Information was found at (http://www.juicingbook.com/).



Vitamin D
September 10, 07

1) Overview, benefits, natural sources, how to use, cautions, deficiencies, overdose, side effects, interactions. 2) Look up words that you do not know. You will be presenting your project to the class.3) correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Vitamin D also known as Cholecalcifero plays an enormous role in the development of bone growth, Vitamins D is used to absorb calcium and phosphorus from the body to create this bone. In a section from a website it states that Vitamin D can be found in different sources: “Great sources of this supplement include fortified milk, oily fish, liver, and eggs.”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many benefits that Vitamin D can give to the body by helping prevent substance abusers, nutritional intake, and extended stress. Vitamin D can also help people that do not receive enough sunshine by giving them the needed nutrients, vegetarians that don’t receive enough Vitamin D, and patients that suffer from cystic fibrosis patients. Vitamin D can be found in many different sources, in a section from a website of health listed them: cod-liver oil, egg substitutes, halibut-liver oil, herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, sunlight, tuna, and Vitamin-D-fortified milk. (http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many different ways that Vitamin D can be taken or used, but the best way that it can be obtained is through its liquid state. Tablets for Vitamin D can also be taken to help get the needed amount.
When taking Vitamin D you should be cautious and consult your doctor and from a statement from a health website it pronounced that:“Consult your doctor if you have:have planned pregnancy while taking vitamin D, epilepsy, heart or blood-vessel disease, kidney, liver or pancreatic disease, chronic diarrhea, intestinal problems, sarcoidosis and if you are over 55:higher potential for adverse reactions and side effects.”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)
There are some symptoms of deficiency that could occur would be weakness in the muscles, bone pain tenderness, osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer and in children rickets.(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many different signs of an overdose of Vitamin D, in a segment of a health cite described these signs:“high blood pressure, Irregular heartbeat, nausea, weight loss, seizures, abdominal pain, appetite loss, mental-and physical-growth retardation, premature hardening of arteriesKidney damage.” (http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)
There are many different side effects that are caused by Vitamin D but these are found to be the most important:The loss of appetite, dry mouth, nausea or vomiting, increased thirst, mental confusion, and headaches. If any of these systems should occur discuss with your doctor straight away.
Vitamin D has different sorts of interactions such as:
“Anticonvulsants: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Barbiturates: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Calcitonin: Calcitonin effect reduced when treating hypercalcemia.Calcium (high doses): Risk of hypercalcemia increased. Cholestyramine: Vitamin absorption reduced.Colestipol: Vitamin absorption reduced.Cortisone: Vitamin absorption reduced.Digitalis preparations: Heartbeat irregularities increased.Diuretics, thiazide: Hypercalcemia risk increased.Hydration: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Mineral oil: Absorption of vitamin D increased.Phosphorus- containing medicines: Risk increased of too much phosphorus in blood.Primidone : Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Vitamin-D derivatives: Increased potential for toxicity due to additive effects.Alcohol: Depletes storage of vitamin D in liver”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)
These are very important interactions that Vitamin D can cause and should be taken seriously and looked into every few months.


contraceptives


1)Using the handouts given to you by Ricky and the notes that you took in class write a type 3 response to the following FCA's: 1) Completely describe the various methods of contraceptives discussed in class. 2) Using the pamphlets on how to discuss contraceptives with your parents and partner and write a response to both of these issues. 3) Write a response on what you think about who should be allowed to obtain contraceptives ( age related) and why.

There are many different types of contraceptives that allow people to choose from which able them to pick out the best one for them. The many different forms that contraceptives come in are; the pill which must be take daily to prevent pregnancy, Progestin-Only Pills that must be taken daily to prevent pregnancy. The Patch (Ortho Evra) that is placed on a certain area of the body once a week, The Ring (Nuvaring) is inserted into the vagina and a new one is inserted every month to prevent pregnancy, the IUD (Intrauterine Device) is place in the uterus by a health care provider that can be placed in for 5-10 years. The Emergency Contraception (Plan B) that is taken after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy, male latex condoms that must be used every time intercourse is had, female condoms used every time intercourse is had. Spermicide is used every time you have sex to prevent pregnancy; a diaphragm can be used every time a person has sex and must be fitted by a health care provider. The implant (Implanon) is placed under the skin in the upper arm to prevent pregnancy, the shot (Depoprovera) a shot that is given every three months to prevent pregnancy.To talk to your parents or partner you can set them down and discuss the issues of the problems that you think could occur in the future.
In my opinion I think that all contraceptives should be given to all ages 16 and up. Since many people 16 and up are sexual active now of days.