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Vitamins 9/20/07

Thiamine, also called vitamin B1, is used in many different body functions. A very little amount of this vitamin is actually stored in the body. Thiamine is a very important vitamin, if somebody who is suffering from beriberi injects thiamine into there body, then they will be on their feet within a matter of hours. It also plays a role in helping circulation. It helps the blood formation and the metabolism of carbohydrates. It is also required for the health of the nervous system, and is used in the bio synthesis of a number of call constituents. Females should consume 1.0 mg per day, and males should consume 1.4 mg a day. Death in Thia min is very uncommon, although long-term amounts of larger than 3 grams have been known to cause toxicity. This vitamin should be taken with the B group vitamins and manganese. It is proven that thiamine can be useful for motion sickness in air and sea travel, and that this vitamin also repels insects when excreted through the skin.



Vegetable's

Basil-Basil is mostly used for treating headaches, and for appetite stimulant. It is a very good source for magnesium, potassium, vitamin a, and chlorophyll. You can purchase basil in your local grocery store, but you can also grow it your self. Basil is indeed a green juice, and you really shouldn't have more than 1/4 of your daily juice containing green juice. It is very high in vitamin a, vitamin c, and foliate. Some of the many minerals found in basil are calcium, iron, magnesium, copper and zinc. But there are also many more minerals found in it.

Broccoli-Broccoli is commonly used to help treat cancer prevention, cataract prevention, and for the immune system. It is a good source in calcium, vitamin a, vitamin b-1, potassium, and sulfur. The florets should be a purple color. You should avoid all florets that are a yellowish color. Broccoli does spoil very fast, so you should only purchase that amount that you are going to need. You shouldn't have more than 1/4 of your daily juice intake containing green juice. Broccoli is stocked rich in calcium. It is a member of the cabbage family, and is one of the best vegetables for you to juice with. Broccoli does best when it is started as transplants six weeks before the last frost.


Fruits

Apples-Apple's are traditionally used in the treatment for weight loss, fingernails, bowel stimulator, arthritis, indigestion, gout, and many other things as well. Apple's are a very good source for chlorine, copper, iron, magnesium, sulfur, vitamin c, vitamin a, biotin, vitamin b-1, sodium, and pectin. The best kind of apple for you to juice with are one's that are hard and nice and firm. You should really try to avoid apple's that are bruised. Some people feel that you can juice with the seeds of an apple, and on the other hand some people also feel that you shouldn't juice your apple with the seeds. I feel that you should take out the seeds when you are juicing, because the seeds contain cyanide. The best kind of apples for you to buy would have to be the organic apple's. This type of apple does not have the wax that they put on some types. Apple's also offer a lot of amino acids.

My Pyramid Plan 9/20/07

Eat these amounts from each food group daily. This plan is a 2000 calorie food pattern. It is based on average needs for someone like you. (A 17 year old female, 5 feet 1 inches tall, 120 pounds, physically active 30 to 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.

Grains-6 Ounces
Vegetables-2.5 Cups
Fruits-2 Cups
Milk-3 Cups
Meat & Beans-5.5 Ounces

I should aim for at least 3 ounces of whole grains a day.

Each Week-
Dark Green Vegetables-3 Cups Weekly
Orange Vegetables-2 Cups Weekly
Dry Beans & Peas-3 Cups Weekly
Starchy Vegetables-3 Cups Weekly
Other Vegetables-6 1/2 Cups Weekly

I should aim for 6 teaspoons of oil a day, and limit my extra fats and sugars to 265 calories.

Physical activity is also important for health. I should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity most or all days.


Milk 9/20/2007

Health benefits and nutrients-Diets rich in milk and milk products help build and maintain bone mass throughout the life cycle. This may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Milk products is especially important to bone health during childhood and adolescence, when your bone mass is being built. People who include milk products tend to be healthier all around. Calcium in milk is used for building bones, and your teeth. Diets that provide 3 cups of milk products per day can improve bone mass. Milk products that are consumed in their low-fat or fat free forms provide little or no fat. Vitamin D functions in the body to maintain proper levels of calcium and phosphorous, thereby helping to build and maintain bones.

Tips for making wise choices-You should include milk as a beverage at meals. And you should chose either between fat-free or low-fat milk. You should also have fat-free or low-fat yogurt as a snack. You can also make your fruit-yogurt smoothies in the blender. You should always avoid raw (unpasteurized) milk or any products made from unpasteurized milk. If you avoid milk because of lactose intolerance, the most reliable way to get the health benefits of milk is to choose lactose-free alternatives within the milk group, such as cheese, yogurt, or lactose-free milk. Calcium choices for those who do not consume milk products include breads, soy beverages, cereals, or rice beverages.


Juicing Project 9/30/2007

Sparkling Tropical Fruit Juice

1 Kiwi, peeled
1 Orange, peeled and sectioned
1/2 Mango, peeled and sliced
Sparkling mineral water

Kiwi's- Kiwi is a great source of vitamin c, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, vitamin b-12, vitamin a, niacin, vitamin b-6, retinal, and lots more. Kiwi's are traditionally used for scurvy.

Oranges- Traditionally used for Anemia, gout, constipation, weight loss, and for skin problems. They are a great source of calcium, chlorine, copper, fluorine, iron, magnesium, zinc, silicon, potassium, vitamin k, folic acid, biotin, and vitamin e.

Mango's- Mango is generally used for body cleanser, and for controlling body odor. Some of the minerals found in mango's are-calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, zinc, copper and selenium. It is high in vitamin c, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pentatonic acid, vitamin b-6, vitamin b-12, vitamin a, vitamin e, and tocopherd.