Monday, November 29, 2010
Organic Food
Organic food? Many people know what is organic food, however, many of them does not know what are the nutrients contain in the food. In a non-organic apple, it contains more than 30 pesticides even though you have washed it throughly. Organic food is known to have contain more than 50% of nutrients than non-organic food. Organic foods are naturally high in anti-oxidents as they retain much more of the natural constituents and plant compounds, which are so good for our health. found that organic fruits and vegetables possessed up to 40% more antioxidants than non-organic varieties, while organic milk contained over 60% more antioxidants. Organic food are costly, but still many in the globe who are health conscious will still go towards eating organic food. Organic foods are naturally high in anti-oxidents as they retain much more of the natural constituents and plant compounds, which are so good for our health. If I were to be more health conscious, I will definitely go towards eating organic food
Organic Food for the better!
Increasingly, people have shown great interested in organic food. There has been a considerable shift on the interest of organic food. Greater nutritional value is one of the key factors that many prefer organic over non-organic food. Fruits and vegetables that are organic have 40% more antioxidants than the non-organic ones and organic milk has an increased 60% of antioxidants and an increase in omega-3 fatty acids which is a vital supplement for people who are suffering from myocardial infarction or other heart related illness.
There has been a growing interest in organic food because people are disappointed with the amount of preservatives, coloring, flavoring are added to the non-organic food to make it last longer and to make it look fresh. Therefore, with many people who are health-conscious these days, organic food is sure to break in the market economy.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Organic Food
Organic food as been feted by many to be an extremely healthy alternative to the processed foods of today. It is free of pesticides, additives, or any man made enhancers or modifiers-thus, it is the preferered food of many who do not wish to run the risk of contracting illnesses due to these toxins.The lack of pesticides in our food can also aid our health. Studies have indicated that such pesticides are linked to health conditions ranging from headaches to birth defects and even cancer.
In addition, these vegetables are much more benefical for fetuses and children than conventional food. Such foods contain pesticides, coloring and many other enhancers which could prove fatal to the weak, or barely-developed immune systems of such people. Organic vegetables are also good for pregnant women, as the absence of the man-made chemicals ensure that their already-taxed organs are not put under further strain.
Even the farming of such organic goods is benefical to the eco system. The tilling of soil ensures that the risk of erosion is reduced, while the tilled earth become richer in nutrients and oxygen. This further facilitates plant growth. It also reduces pesticides that could end up in the water we consume daily.
However, organic food has it's cons, too. "Organic" food is grown with manure as fertilizer. Manure contains E coli bacteria; a deadly pathogen when consumed by humans. The 2006 outbreaks of E coli in 26 US states, which killed 3 people and made hundreds ill, was caused by E coli contamination of "organic" spinach. In contrast, there have been no reports of humans dying due to pesticides.
Organic meat involves cows and poultry given anti-biotics, to ensure immunization against illnesses. When consumed by humans, this additional strain of anti-bodies may further render our immune system vunerable to bacteria. This makes anti-biotics less effective in fighting bacteria.
Another common, but less weighty 'con' of organic food is that it is costly.
Truthfully, after having done research for this article, i feel it might be best if i stick to meat, instead of running the slight, but possible risk of contracting E Coli. The fact that manure, human waste, is used to nourish the very vegetables we eat also proves to be a considerable detractor to me.
In every situation, there are both negative and positive sides. It is thus up to consumers to weigh them, and to proceed as they deem fit.
In addition, these vegetables are much more benefical for fetuses and children than conventional food. Such foods contain pesticides, coloring and many other enhancers which could prove fatal to the weak, or barely-developed immune systems of such people. Organic vegetables are also good for pregnant women, as the absence of the man-made chemicals ensure that their already-taxed organs are not put under further strain.
Even the farming of such organic goods is benefical to the eco system. The tilling of soil ensures that the risk of erosion is reduced, while the tilled earth become richer in nutrients and oxygen. This further facilitates plant growth. It also reduces pesticides that could end up in the water we consume daily.
However, organic food has it's cons, too. "Organic" food is grown with manure as fertilizer. Manure contains E coli bacteria; a deadly pathogen when consumed by humans. The 2006 outbreaks of E coli in 26 US states, which killed 3 people and made hundreds ill, was caused by E coli contamination of "organic" spinach. In contrast, there have been no reports of humans dying due to pesticides.
Organic meat involves cows and poultry given anti-biotics, to ensure immunization against illnesses. When consumed by humans, this additional strain of anti-bodies may further render our immune system vunerable to bacteria. This makes anti-biotics less effective in fighting bacteria.
Another common, but less weighty 'con' of organic food is that it is costly.
Truthfully, after having done research for this article, i feel it might be best if i stick to meat, instead of running the slight, but possible risk of contracting E Coli. The fact that manure, human waste, is used to nourish the very vegetables we eat also proves to be a considerable detractor to me.
In every situation, there are both negative and positive sides. It is thus up to consumers to weigh them, and to proceed as they deem fit.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Organic Food
Why should we choose Organic food? This question may be going through alot of our minds. The answer to this question would be that there are a list of advantages to consuming organic food!
Firstly, research have shown that Organic Food are of higher nutrients level compared to non-organic food.
Secondly, Organic food will help to bring better health outcomes to us.A recent observational study have revealed that people who have been consuming organic food have experienced a "very marked decline" in colds and influenza, more rapid convalescence, excellent health generally, fewer sports injuries, a greater resilience to fractures and sprains, clear and healthy skin, and improved dental health.
Thirdly, Organic Food contains lower pesticides residues unlike non-organic food.A test have been done on non-organic food. Results have shown that overconsumption of pesticides is actually a threat to human health. Overcomsumption may actually lead to symptoms like headache, tremor, lack of energy and many more symptoms....
Thus, Organic food is definetely a good choice which such a long list of advantages of counsuming them.Organic food can help to decrease our toxin burden and increase our intake of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which eventually have a significant impact on our health. Furthermore, it is definetely affordable to all. So, Go for Organic Food!!!=D
Organic food
A research shown that organic food are more health than the non-organic varieties which mean organic food are more healthy for the people. Organic product possessed antioxidant which is a molecule capable of inhibiting the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that transfers electrons from a substance to an oxdizing agent. Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals. In turn, these radicals can start chain reactions that damage cells. Antioxidants terminate these chain reactions by removing free radical intermediates, and inhibit other oxidation reactions. They do this by being oxidized themselves, so antioxidants are often reducing agents such as thiols,ascorbic acid or polyphenols. Although oxidation reactions is crucial for life, they also can be damaging, thus antioxidant will help us.
Organic food has it bad point too.
organic food has more insect damage because growers can't use insecticides. And organic produce is usually smaller because growers can't use fertilizers, or herbicides, which would reduce competition from weeds. And it is less nutritious because the competing weeds "steal" some of the nutrients the plants need. And organic food is usually more costly, because 1, growing foods without all the conventional methods is more costly, and 2, yields are usually less, so cost has to be spread out over smaller quantities.
Although organic food are way healthier, not all of the people consume organic food or not the reason why people consume organic food.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Facebook Cop
Facebook is a place on the internet where people make new friends over at. However, one must be careful in particular of who the person is, and his background when making friends with him. Some Facebook users send mass invite to other people to be added as friends, and many a times, more than half of the invitations are strangers to each other. Hence i suggest that Facebook users shouldn't accept others to be accepted as their friend on Facebook, as you wouldn't know what is he up to. As stated in the article, some Facebook users stalk and groom people for sexual activities over at Facebook. I've seen a few post that says " sex available..." I strongly agree that aggressive Facebook users should be captured, however, alot of them aren't using their personal email to log into Facebook, so it'll definitely not easy to follow up those aggressive users. The article also mentioned that aged below 13 years shouldn't be members of the Facebook. Though it says that aged below 13, young kids that are age of lower than 13 would counterfeit their age to 14, 15 or 16. Therfore, it wouldn't help much if the Facebook implement the minimum ade limit to be members of the Facebook. So in conclusion, users of Facebook should be wary of other users upon accepting them as friends.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Facebook Cop
I am in full support of this petition. Like many other social networking sites, this site has been designed for the sole purpose of allowing people,even strangers, to interact. However, this site could be used as a tool for those with ill intent-as evidenced by the tragic case of Ms Nona Belomeoff. She had been lured out by her Facebook stalker, whose sole intent was to murder her.
This has not been the only tragic case involving Facebook. In October 27th of 2009, a serial sex offender, 33 year old Peter Chapman, deceived 17 year old Ashleigh Hall with a false profile picture of a dashing young man. After months of communication, she agreed to meet him at a deserted bush land area. She was then brutally raped and killed.
Cyber bullying has claimed lives too. In January 2010, Phoebe Prince, 15, of South Hadley, hanged herself after being bullied by a group of girls who taunted her with text messages and on Facebook.
In order to prevent any other tragedies such as these, a Facebook Cop must be installed. With the presence of government authorities, cyber bullies and criminals would doubtless think twice before perpetuating these crimes. Facebook Cops would trawl the networking site regularly. Having been trained to detect any kind of ill intent, they would then track down the suspect and monitor his or her movements. Should the suspect be proven guilty, the police would intervene-thus preventing anything negative from occurring.
This Facebook cop would also be able to prevent any harassment-in the form of cyber-stalking-and perhaps, even rioting. Closer to home, Singaporean police have discovered a Facebook profile which had been set up in order to recruit gang members. It attracts potential ‘recruits’ through flashily emblazoned gang crests and fierce tattoos. Had a Facebook cop been installed earlier, I feel certain that this would have been nipped in the bud earlier, and likely recruits would have been deterred.
For years, social networking sites have gone unmonitored by police forces. This has led to lives lost, bodily injury and in instances, loss of property. In 2003, a man had cyber stalked someone whom he had an argument with through Myspace. This man eventually discovered his offender’s address and razed his home and worldly possessions to ashes. Now with Facebook dominating the social network trend, cyber bullies and criminals have a wider platform to perpetuate their activities-and have a higher chance of succeeding in their ill intent.
For years these tragedies have gone undeterred by police forces, and even more damage will be wrought if no intervention comes. It is high time police forces are mobilized to tackle this growing danger-before it is, once again, too late to prevent another tragedy from happening.
This has not been the only tragic case involving Facebook. In October 27th of 2009, a serial sex offender, 33 year old Peter Chapman, deceived 17 year old Ashleigh Hall with a false profile picture of a dashing young man. After months of communication, she agreed to meet him at a deserted bush land area. She was then brutally raped and killed.
Cyber bullying has claimed lives too. In January 2010, Phoebe Prince, 15, of South Hadley, hanged herself after being bullied by a group of girls who taunted her with text messages and on Facebook.
In order to prevent any other tragedies such as these, a Facebook Cop must be installed. With the presence of government authorities, cyber bullies and criminals would doubtless think twice before perpetuating these crimes. Facebook Cops would trawl the networking site regularly. Having been trained to detect any kind of ill intent, they would then track down the suspect and monitor his or her movements. Should the suspect be proven guilty, the police would intervene-thus preventing anything negative from occurring.
This Facebook cop would also be able to prevent any harassment-in the form of cyber-stalking-and perhaps, even rioting. Closer to home, Singaporean police have discovered a Facebook profile which had been set up in order to recruit gang members. It attracts potential ‘recruits’ through flashily emblazoned gang crests and fierce tattoos. Had a Facebook cop been installed earlier, I feel certain that this would have been nipped in the bud earlier, and likely recruits would have been deterred.
For years, social networking sites have gone unmonitored by police forces. This has led to lives lost, bodily injury and in instances, loss of property. In 2003, a man had cyber stalked someone whom he had an argument with through Myspace. This man eventually discovered his offender’s address and razed his home and worldly possessions to ashes. Now with Facebook dominating the social network trend, cyber bullies and criminals have a wider platform to perpetuate their activities-and have a higher chance of succeeding in their ill intent.
For years these tragedies have gone undeterred by police forces, and even more damage will be wrought if no intervention comes. It is high time police forces are mobilized to tackle this growing danger-before it is, once again, too late to prevent another tragedy from happening.
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