For my project I've looked at a few sources
http://www.ehow.com/facts_4911883_benefits-growing-vegetable-garden.html
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Eating healthy on a budget
Dear Stella,
How are you? The last time I talked to you you were telling me that you wanted to eat healthier but were on a budget. I've been really thinking about what you said and thought that I might have some suggestions for you. Eating healthy does not have to cost as much as you think. People also think that eating healthy takes a lot of preporation. Eating healthy can have a lot of health benefits and you'll feel great.
People tend to think that eating healthy costs to much money but that's not always true. I don't like to buy pre-packaged foods because it's the packaging that costs more money than the food itself. When you go to the market it's always good to look at what is on sale. When your living on a budget like most of us it's always good to know how much your spending on groceries fof the week. I always like to make a list of what I need before heading to the market. If your buying packaged foods, it's always good to read the ingredients. It's always better to buy foods that contain less ingredients. Try to avoid eating out because it could cost you up to two days worth of groceries.
Eating healthy does not have to be hard or time consuming. Soup is one of my most favorite things to eat. It's full of vitamins and nutrients because what ever you boil in the water stays in the water. Salads are always good to eat and they are easy to make. It's always very good to eat one or two pieces of fruit per day. Instead of buying orange juice you could always squeeze fresh oranges. to make juice. Steaming veggies is always a good way to get vitamins in your food. Fried food is not the best way to go but if you do use good oil. I love to use olive oil or canola oil.
Eating healthy can have a lot of health benefits. If you eat the right foods on a regular basis then you may not even need to take vitamins. Eating well is good for your whole body. For example if you eat an orange you get viamin C. If you drink milk you get vitamin D. All you need is a serving size. A little of each of these foods everyday is enough for your body. If you eat a well balanced diet you could also prevent high blood pressure, high cholestorol and diabities. Remember your body is like a machine the better you put into it the more you get out of it.
So Stella remember when you buy groceries take into cosideration how much you want to spend, the time you have to prepare the food and how you want to feel in the long run. I think this is a great step that you are taking into a healthier lifestyle and I support you 100% on your decision. I hope that this letter will give you an idea of where to start when it comes to eating healthy.Talk to you soon.
Sincerly,
How are you? The last time I talked to you you were telling me that you wanted to eat healthier but were on a budget. I've been really thinking about what you said and thought that I might have some suggestions for you. Eating healthy does not have to cost as much as you think. People also think that eating healthy takes a lot of preporation. Eating healthy can have a lot of health benefits and you'll feel great.
People tend to think that eating healthy costs to much money but that's not always true. I don't like to buy pre-packaged foods because it's the packaging that costs more money than the food itself. When you go to the market it's always good to look at what is on sale. When your living on a budget like most of us it's always good to know how much your spending on groceries fof the week. I always like to make a list of what I need before heading to the market. If your buying packaged foods, it's always good to read the ingredients. It's always better to buy foods that contain less ingredients. Try to avoid eating out because it could cost you up to two days worth of groceries.
Eating healthy does not have to be hard or time consuming. Soup is one of my most favorite things to eat. It's full of vitamins and nutrients because what ever you boil in the water stays in the water. Salads are always good to eat and they are easy to make. It's always very good to eat one or two pieces of fruit per day. Instead of buying orange juice you could always squeeze fresh oranges. to make juice. Steaming veggies is always a good way to get vitamins in your food. Fried food is not the best way to go but if you do use good oil. I love to use olive oil or canola oil.
Eating healthy can have a lot of health benefits. If you eat the right foods on a regular basis then you may not even need to take vitamins. Eating well is good for your whole body. For example if you eat an orange you get viamin C. If you drink milk you get vitamin D. All you need is a serving size. A little of each of these foods everyday is enough for your body. If you eat a well balanced diet you could also prevent high blood pressure, high cholestorol and diabities. Remember your body is like a machine the better you put into it the more you get out of it.
So Stella remember when you buy groceries take into cosideration how much you want to spend, the time you have to prepare the food and how you want to feel in the long run. I think this is a great step that you are taking into a healthier lifestyle and I support you 100% on your decision. I hope that this letter will give you an idea of where to start when it comes to eating healthy.Talk to you soon.
Sincerly,
Friday, March 12, 2010
Food Inc. has opened my eyes to a lot of issues that Americans are facing when it comes to food. Before watching the film I never really sat and thought about what i'm eating, where it's coming from and the process that was taken to get it. Most people go to the super market and buy cheap,convienent foods due to lack of time and money. One thing I did notice in the super market was that organic foods were always more expesive. I asked myself : Why do foods that contain so many chemicals cost less? Organic foods that come from the farm to the super market are almost double the price. Most people can't even afford to eat organic because they have families to feed and kids that want to go to college. My mom used to to tell me " Don't eat anything your grandmother wouldn't eat". I never used to pay much attention to that saying until I had to buy groceries for my family. I used to eat a lot of red meat. It made me feel sluggish and my stomach always felt sick. I decided to start eating organic chicken and fish instead of red meat, what a diffence. I felt like a new person.
I go to to a super market called " Fair Way" and in the dairy aisle there is a comany that sells milk and the sign says " Real milk from real cows". Ok then where is other milk coming from? I started buying this milk and it costs $5.49 for a half gallon and regular brands of milk cost $2.59 for a whole gallon. That is almost double price but I know what my family is drinking. I pay attention to certain things when ut comes to food but not all. Watching this video changed the way I look at food. Who ever thought that you've eaten all your life can make you sick or even kill you. Anymore it's like food is your worst enemy.
There was a part of the film where they were showing people who used to work for these food companies and now they are working for the government. These people are controlling the FDA and USDA. They allow a lot of bad food pass inspection. I can garantee that these people are not eating the same food that most americans are eating. I'm sure that if enough people watch this film something will be done.
I go to to a super market called " Fair Way" and in the dairy aisle there is a comany that sells milk and the sign says " Real milk from real cows". Ok then where is other milk coming from? I started buying this milk and it costs $5.49 for a half gallon and regular brands of milk cost $2.59 for a whole gallon. That is almost double price but I know what my family is drinking. I pay attention to certain things when ut comes to food but not all. Watching this video changed the way I look at food. Who ever thought that you've eaten all your life can make you sick or even kill you. Anymore it's like food is your worst enemy.
There was a part of the film where they were showing people who used to work for these food companies and now they are working for the government. These people are controlling the FDA and USDA. They allow a lot of bad food pass inspection. I can garantee that these people are not eating the same food that most americans are eating. I'm sure that if enough people watch this film something will be done.
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