You might not know it, but your ecological footprint has a big effect on the planet. Even though we can’t see the immediate consequences of depletion, humans are gradually becoming the main reason for the earth’s loss of natural resources. To be more specific, an ecological footprint is defined as human impact on the environment. … Read more
What is Junk Food? Junk food is a term used to describe food that is high in calories and low in nutritional value. Junk food typically contains high levels of sugar, salt, fat, and calories, with little to no dietary fiber, vitamins, or minerals. Examples of junk food include candy, soda, chips, baked goods, fast … Read more
Mexican food is a type of cuisine that originates from Mexico. It is a blend of Mesoamerican and European culinary traditions. Mexican food has become popular in many parts of the world, especially in the United States. Mexican cuisine is characterized by its use of chili peppers, beans, corn, and rice. Mexican dishes often include … Read more
India is well-known across the world in a variety of sectors. One of them is taste. It’s for some individuals, it represents memories, and for others, it’s a connection to events. They create fun and call their places with names like Chennai sambar, Hyderabad biryani, Mumbai vada pao, Rajasthan kachori, and many other things. College … Read more
Food, Inc. is a 2008 American documentary film directed by Robert Kenner. The film examines the industrial production of meat, grains, and vegetables in the United States, concluding that the food industry in America is an oligopoly controlled by a handful of powerful companies. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary … Read more
The Diet Analysis Project is a research project that aims to investigate the link between diet and obesity. The project will involve collecting data from a large number of participants, and analyzing it to see if there is a correlation between diet and obesity. If the project finds a correlation, it will be important for … Read more
If you’re looking for a seafood buffet in town, China Buffet is the place to go. They have a wide variety of seafood dishes, as well as other Chinese food staples. The price is reasonable, and the quality of the food is good. The service is also friendly and efficient. All in all, it’s a … Read more
There is something about cooking that just brings me joy. Maybe it’s the fact that I get to be creative with food and come up with new dishes. Or maybe it’s because I get to eat the delicious results of my hard work! Either way, cooking is definitely one of my favorite activities. There are … Read more
Vitamin E Consumption and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Men Describe the study research design The research design conducted by Rimm et al. was a good example of a prospective cohort study. It involves the identification of the population that does not have the disease that is tested, and collects information on the … Read more
If there is one thing that everyone loves to do, and needs to do, it’s eat. When people worry about what they are eating, they worry about how many calories are in their food, if there’s glucose in it, or something else along those lines, but what consumers generally think about when they eat is … Read more
When stress enters my life, I begin to eat… a lot. The more stressed out I become, the more I eat. It is this mindless eating that occurs as I work on projects or school work. School work and similar activities seem to trigger the eating more than any other stress, although, family and social … Read more
In the central part of Oklahoma, there is a moderate sized town, Seminole. Seminole is where I grew up and have been my entire life. I own a business just outside of the community. Four T’s Boer Goats is the business which I run. At Four T’s, we raise 100% registered show Boer goats. Boer … Read more
Proper Nutrition Labels and Food Safety Nutrition labels being labeled poorly is a concern of every consumer in the United States. Improper nutrition labels brings food safety concerns to United States citizens. Some argue against the fact that food safety is a concern. They believe that all food is safe in United States of America, … Read more
Living like a stoic was hard, let me tell you. Stoicism takes a lot of self control and restraint to execute properly. I chose to not overindulge myself, and to focus on applying negative visualization and self-control to my life. At the end of the night I would write down if something was hard or … Read more
a) Compare your intake with the recommendations from Eating well with Canada’s Food Guide and comment on the overall adequacy of your diet. When comparing the Canada’s Food Guide recommendations with the overall status of my diet, I can infer that the amount of food that I have ingested over the three days have not … Read more
NORFOLK, VA – Over the course of the last few weeks, pet owners have heard all kinds of reasons why their pet’s food might be tainted. The problem is, none of the specialists in the area seem to agree on the cause. Now it appears that the original pet food recall, which included some 60 … Read more
Aristotle once defined rhetoric as “an ability, in each particular case, to see the means of persuasion” or in a simpler term, “persuasion. ” The use of rhetoric dates back centuries all the way to ancient Greece. Rhetoric is simply used for everyday communication. It can be defined by three concepts: Logos, Ethos, and Pathos. … Read more
For as long as humans have existed, we have needed food to survive. From our humble beginnings as hunter gatherers to the now extravagant, new age restaurants, we as humans have come a long way in how we consume our food. In Lizzie Widdicombe’s article about Soylent and its creator’s hopes and dreams, we are … Read more
1) A) Why were artificial sweeteners introduced and when was the first product made with them sold? B) Are there any studies to find out if the gut floras are affected by aspartame since it was first researched as an inhibitor for a gastrointestinal secretory hormone medication? C) Were there any studies done on the … Read more
The Necessity of Community Food Banks Section One: Evaluation of Service and Learning Cheryl Oberholser and Cynthia Tuttle, authors of “Assessment of Household Food Security Among Food Stamp Recipient Families in Maryland,” assessed the relationship between food security status and various sociodemographic characteristics among households that include children and that receive food stamps. Based on … Read more
Once in a while I will buy something on the expensive side but I’m good with money so I know when it’s okay to splurge on organic foods. Generally good nutrition is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for college students. As a college student, I need a healthy diet so that my body … Read more
The preparation and process in which our food is made are often taken for granted. Today, consumers assume that their food was prepared in a clean and humane way. Just some hundred years ago, however, this was not the case. Even in the United States, food was being prepared in conditions that were unthinkable to … Read more
Tam a waitress at the Roman Bistro restaurant in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania. I have held this position since April 2015. I must abide by the rules outlined in the employee handbook in order to secure my position as a server. Other rules that I am expected to follow come directly from my bosses, Mike ar … Read more
Throughout U. S. history, many changes have occurred nationwide. Government rolls have been modified, economic growth and stability has fluctuated, and social issues have shifted. One of the most prominent ages where these changes had developed was the Gilded Age. The Gilded Age was a time when government did not interfere with economy and left … Read more
The Glenwood Club is a premier event space located close to downtown Raleigh off of Glenwood Avenue at the Crabtree Valley exit. The venue has its own customized and themed decor and food services, which are provided by the Irregardless Cafe and Catering. The catering company, started in 1975 by founding Chef Arthur Gordon, has … Read more
This paper argues that mainstream media has a direct influence on what we perceive as ethical food, and thus, good to eat. The focus of this paper is on the media’s portrayal of farm animals and its effect on consumption rather than other ways that the media influences us, such as fast-food advertisements and how … Read more
Society is faced with a terrible epidemic and food is at the forefront of our demise. It is argued that the consumption of the wrong kinds of foods is the reason why obesity is at an all-time high and the health of the nation, as a whole, is in decline. The films Fed Up and … Read more
Throughout this course in its entirety, we’ve discussed and observed many different aspects of today’s food industries. While looking at authors like Michael Pollan, Tracie McMillan, and Joel Salatin and their respective works, we’ve seen the food industry’s process from harvest all the way to its distribution, and the many issues processed foods have caused. … Read more
Discussing why? How do you get to that assumption ? Quantify that! –familys-events Affect: In the Finish vs Heartbreak advertisement, a consumer is to feel nostalgia from harder times through the stimuli of messy bowls full of comfort food and events such crying watching tv. This will all allow a consumer to decide if they … Read more
Last weekend, I went to Suwanee, GA to see my father and stepmother because it had recently been my stepmother’s birthday. In celebration we chose to dine out at a restaurant called Gulf Coast Grill. It was the first time my family had eaten at the restaurant, but will not be the last. Once stepping … Read more
For my ethnographic study I chose to examine the life at Moe’s restaurant located one block from my home and where I used to work. The main focus of my study is to compare the norms of the employees when the manager is there and when he is gone. As defined in Sociology: A Brief … Read more
Food deserts are defined as areas of relatively poor access to healthy and affordable food. This phenomenon is thought to be a factor in the different dietary health outcomes, like heart disease and obesity, which exist between socioeconomic classes. Even though food deserts can refer to the literal dearth of food, most studies consider “differential … Read more
The equal opportunity in food supplies has been affected by various factors that have impacted the economy affecting minority families with low income struggling for their food supply. Over the years, the numbers have decreased in the food distribution due to the downfall in the economy, and the lack of revenue for jobs and access … Read more
It never fails around this time of morning. This happens every single time we come to New Orleans. Either a float tried to squeeze into traffic, or someone wasn’t paying attention. Either way I felt like I would miss out on the main thing on my mind and that was barbequed ribs. My alarm went … Read more
Buttery Mashed Cauliflower Serves 4/ Prep time: 15 minutes / Cook time: 10 minutes Mashed potatoes are the most popular side dish in North America by a substantial margin, so finding a comparable side that suits a low carbohydrate diet is a triumph. Cauliflower purées to a fluffy, thick texture, which is further enhanced by … Read more
Shaping of the modern world has occurred through numerous changes since the 1800’s. The purpose of this essay is to explore a few key differences between the periods of 1500-1800 and today’s modern world. It will provide a summary of Blainey’s (2000) work and outline the following , food production and diet, gender roles and … Read more
Bias: Bias is when a documentary has an inclination towards a particular view or opinion. It is important when creating a documentary that all opinions and views are recognised and explored in the film and that it doesn’t focus entirely on one side of the story. An example of a documentary that is biased is … Read more
Guests at the retreat center always ate meals in common, but they had an option to take those meals outdoors. Fortunately, it was chilly enough outside that no one else opted to join them on the porch, where they would have complete privacy. The porch light shone an iridescent glow on their table and the … Read more
The lies everyone is getting told on how bad hog confinements are hurting the farmers. They put their lives into raising and taking care of theses hogs. Most people don’t really know what the inside of the buildings look like or how many hours the producers are with their pigs each day. Some get up … Read more
Every chance she had, Lelia found herself at the counter, perched on the red, leather-covered stool, her feet resting on the blackened, steel runner. The excitement she felt dancing around her heart, had a life all its own as she waited for Sam, or her other friends to eventually come in. Commonly ordering the same … Read more
When asked to name a favorite place, some people’s brains may be flooded with memories of different spaces and experiences they have had. But for me, it is easy. Only one place comes to mind—the Joe Louis Arena. The home of the Detroit Red Wings is a dome rich in history and uniquely located in … Read more
Over the past couple of decades much debate has been going on about the use of advanced technology in the field of biology. Ever since the first gene was cloned in 1973, genetic engineers have been pursuing at break-neck speed the unlimited possibilities promised by biotechnology (Davidson 1993). Their excitement, which has generated billions of … Read more
The staffing structure for the kitchen and the restaurant at the museum it might be like the following: There is going to be a Food and Beverage Manager who will have the overall responsibility of the establishment. We have to find a person who has the experience and the qualifications for a job like that. … Read more
The ancient Romans were similar to todays generations in their eating habits but never ate three hearty meals a day. Ientaculum and prandium were merely appetizers that filled their stomachs unitl the large cena, the event they look forward to since awakening. They had names for their meals similar to ours, breakfast (ientaculum), lunch (prandium), … Read more
There are currently 1. 28 billion cattle populating the earth. They occupy nearly 24 percent of the landmass of the planet. Their combined weight exceeds that of the earth’s entire human population. Raising cows for beef has been linked to several environmental problems, and eating beef can worsen your health. The Dairy Industry puts not … Read more
At one time, golden rice was just a wild idea that Ingo Potrykus thought up. Optimally, golden rice would improve the lives of millions of the poorest people in the world. The rice would contain beta-carotene which is the building block for vitamin A. However, imagining golden rice was one thing and bringing it into … Read more
HISTORY OF DEHYDRATED FOODS wooden pallets or stacks of trays filled with food, with a draft system built into it to circulate the hot air. Today, the newer Natural Draft dehydrators use a 1,000-watt element for heating as its heat source, or with the electric dehydrator using nine 75-watt bulbs totaling 675-watts, plus an electric … Read more
Food history is an interdisciplinary field that examines the history of food, and the cultural, economic, environmental, and sociological impacts of food. Food history is considered distinct from the more traditional field of culinary history, which focuses on the origin and recreation of specific recipes. Food historians look at food as one of the most … Read more
The foodservice industry has been around for thousands of years. In fact its earliest records can be dated during the stone-age. During Pangaea the first recorded multi-person feeding was in the Denmark/Orkney Isles area. Around the same time there have been documents of Swiss lake dwellers eating in groups by 5000 BC. Later in 500 … Read more
Types of bar A bar’s owners and managers choose the bar’s name, d©cord, drink menu, lighting, and other elements which they think will attract a certain kind of patron. However, they have only limited influence over who patronizes their establishment. Thus, a bar originally intended for one demographic profile can become popular with another. For … Read more
The ancient travelers were mainly pilgrims, traders and military men, but whenever there was a military movement they used to carry accommodation and food with them. It was the traders and the pilgrims who wanted the provision of food and accommodation. The first Inns had nothing more than a cot or a bench towards the … Read more
Reaction paper When we study Filipino history and learn about the great heroes who helped lead the country to its freedom, we tend to forget that each of these heroes, no matter how great, were people too. Even though they fought, whether outright or silently, almost all their lives for the release of the Philippines … Read more
Types of bar A bar’s owners and managers choose the bar’s name, dcord, drink menu, lighting, and other elements which they think will attract a certain kind of patron. However, they have only limited influence over who patronizes their establishment. Thus, a bar originally intended for one demographic profile can become popular with another. For … Read more
The women would cook the meals and the family would plan their schedules around meal times instead of making meals suit around their schedule. This reflects a family-centric food culture whereby family members old actually sit around the dining table to have their dinner together instead of eating take-outs in front of the television. This … Read more
History and Laws behind the Federal Food and Drug Act of 1906 As one of the primary federal consumer-protection laws in existence today, The Federal Food and Drug Act of 1906 was a law that had two primary goals for food and drugs: (a) forbid harmful ingredients and additions and (b) demand labeling of ingredients … Read more
The ancient travelers were mainly pilgrims, traders and military men, but whenever there was a military movement they used to carry accommodation and food with them. It was the traders and the pilgrims who wanted the provision of food and accommodation. The first Inns had nothing more than a cot or a bench towards the … Read more
Japanese cuisine has developed over two hundred years and influenced by both China and Korea. In Asia, rice has been the major staple food in many countries. However, in Japan, rice has also been used to brew sake, a traditional alcohol drink which always appears in every kinds of Japanese restaurant today, such as Izakaya. … Read more
