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9/9/07Vitamin H or Biotin is part of the B vitamin group. It is required for many parts of life. It is used in the growth of cells, the metabolism of fats, and plays a role in the transfer of energy from food to the body. Its benefits include healthy hair, sweat glands, and it helps with muscle pain. There are many effects on the body when you are not getting enough vitamin H. The most visible side effect is hair loss. It can result in complete baldness. Other symptoms from not enough vitamin H is dry skin, loss of appetite and, high cholesterol. There are no known side effects from too much vitamin H. Vitamin H is supposed to be taken along with other B group vitamins. Vitamin H is present in cheese, liver, eggs, chicken breast, mushrooms, salmon, and spinach.


Green Cabbage 9/10/07
Green cabbage is traditionally used for asthma, lung problems, bladder problems, constipation, high blood pressure, and hair loss. It is a cheep available vegetable that has more nutrients raw rather than cooked. Green cabbage is a good source of sulfur, iodine, vitamin U,potassium, vitamin b-6, and vitamin c. The way to tell if it is fresh is if it is solid and heavy with full color leaves. Important information about cabbage is that it may cause an increase in gas and intestinal cramping. The three greatest vitamins in cabbage are vitamin c, a, and niacin.

Cucumber 9/11/07
Cucumber juice is used for treating acne, hair loss,arthritis, fluid loss, high blood pressure, and for weight loss. It is a good source of potassium, vitamin A, manganese, silicon, and sulfur. Fresh cucumbers are dark green with a bumpy surface and about 10-20 cm long. Cucumbers contain a lot of water and people in hot countries drink cucumber juice to stay cool. Cucumbers contain a lot of vitamin c, a, and niacin.(no important info)

Kiwi 9/11/07
Kiwi juice it traditionally used for treating and preventing scurvy. It is a good source of vitamin C. It is fresh if is firm but can be squeezed slightly. (no important info)Kiwi if exceptionally high in vitamin C and should be drank immediately after juicing to get the max vitamin C. Kiwi is high in vitamin c, e, and niacin.

My Pyramid .gov 9/14/07
Eat these amounts from each food group daily. This plan is a 3200 calorie food pattern. It is based on average needs for someone like you. (A 17 year old male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 165 pounds, physically active more than 60 minutes a day.) Your food needs also depend on your rate of growth and other factors. See a health care provider who can track your height and weight over time to identify your specific needs.
Aim for at least
5 ounces of whole grains a day
Dark Green Vegetables =3
cups weeklyOrange Vegetables =2 1/2
cups weeklyDry Beans & Peas =3 1/2
cups weeklyStarchy Vegetables =9
cups weeklyOther Vegetables =10
cups weekly
10 taspoons of oil per day

Fruit Project 9/20

There are a few things that can count as a cup of fruit. I cup of fruit counts as a cup along with 1/2 cup of 100% fruit juice, or ½ cup of dries fruit. Some specifics are 1 banana, 16 seedless grapes, 1 orange or 16 melon balls of watermelon.

Fruits have a lot of health benefits. Having a diet rich in fruit can reduce the risk of stroke, diabetes, and some forms of cancer like mouth stomach or colon cancer. Because some fruits are rich in fiber eating them could reduce the risk of heart disease. Eating fruits can be part of a low calorie diet because fruits have low amounts of calories per cup compared with some other foods.
Fruits also contain large amounts of nutrients. Many fruits are low in fats and none have cholesterol. Fruits are important sources of potassium as well as dietary fiber and vitamin c. Potassium helps maintain healthy blood pressure. Potassium is found in bananas, prunes and pears. Fiber helps maintain or reduce blood pressure levels and can be found in most whole fruits. Vitamin C helps repair body tissue and heal wounds.

There are some easy tips for eating fruits. Keep in season fruits on the counter and in the refrigerator so you always have fruits on hand. Eat whole fruits and 100% fruit juice. At breakfast top your food with fresh fruit, pack a fruit with lunch, and have coleslaw or pineapple at dinner. Add dips or dressing to frits to make them more appealing or add applesauce instead of oils when baking a cake. Keep fruit safe by cleaning it before you eat it and keep it separate from raw meat.

Juicing Project
My Juice is strawberry kiwi juice. The recipe consists of 1 kiwi and i handful pf strawberries but for our juice I will increase the amounts of each. Strawberries are used for preventing acne, kidney disease, weight loss and constipation. Kiwis are used for preventing scurvy. Kiwis are a good source of vitamin c while strawberries are a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin c. This juice should be very tasty.