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GMO OMG FILM
A few days ago, I went to see a movie at the Halsey Museum. This movie was about GMOs and how they are in everything we eat. GMO stands for genetically modified organism, and it is kind of sad how everything is modified now. Animals are modified to produce bigger pieces of meat, and vegetables […]
Grains of Truth Article Summary
Today I read “Grains of Truth” by David L. Katz, the director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center. This article was very funny and satirized all the different diets that are popular right now and claim to be better for our health. Some of the diets included vegan, paleo, low carb, low-glycemic, and others. […]
The Whole Story Article Summary
This article is from the New York Times and was written by Mark Bittman. This article explores recipes using whole grains and their rise in popularity. Americans are willing to pay a lot of money for these whole grains, because the health benefits are so significant. Over the passed several decades, we have uncovered hundreds […]
USDA Whole Grain Article Summaries
These articles are from the United States Department of Agriculture and they provide the general guidelines for whole grain consumption for a healthy diet. The first article analyzes what whole grains, defining them as grains that contain the entire grain kernel – the bran, germ, and endosperm. The article goes on to discuss refined grains, […]
Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods Book Review
This week, I read Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods by the Frank K. Wood and the Editors of FC&A Medical Publishing. The book analyzed chronic diseases and common illnesses, and how you can prevent or overcome these illnesses with food. Whole grains were mentioned specifically for several illnesses including defense against colon cancer, […]
The Social Network Diet Review
The Social Network Diet by Miriam Nelson and Jennifer Ackerman was one of my first readings for this project. The book explained how to live a healthier life with more exercise, nutritional food, and a support network. The book highly emphasized surrounding yourself with a supportive group of people who would encourage you to become […]
THE HOLY GRAIL OF WHOLE GRAINS 