Uncategorized

Top 10 Ingredients of the Standard American Diet

These numbers are taken directly from “food availability” data published online by the US Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service. This data provides the most objective measurement of the foods that Americans consume on an annual basis. After looking at this chart, it’s no wonder Americans are experiencing an epidemic of obesity, diabetes and other… Continue reading Top 10 Ingredients of the Standard American Diet

Whole Grains

Time to say cheerio to convenience foods? A focus on oats

WHACK!! My hand slammed the top of the alarm clock to stop the repetitive screeching. Ouch! I realized I hit the snooze button too hard as I felt a dull ache in the palm of my hand. At least I didn’t knock the alarm clock completely off the top bunk bed without pressing snooze like… Continue reading Time to say cheerio to convenience foods? A focus on oats

Carbs

Sugar, Sugar. How Come You Taste So Good?

I force myself not to look away from the procedure. The attending’s hand is shaking terribly. No one in the room says anything, but it's obvious to everyone that he is nervous and doesn’t perform many procedures. If he were a resident physician, someone would have stepped in by now and offered calming words or… Continue reading Sugar, Sugar. How Come You Taste So Good?

Whole Grains

Wheatimus Prime: The Ultimate Transformer

"Sir! Flight Bravo reports with a dining priority time of 17:07. We arrived at 17:04.” I inform the mess checker. “You have arrived on time. Your flight may enter.” “Will that be all, sir?” I ask. “Yes” the mess checker responds. I salute, then return to my position beside the rest of Bravo flight. They… Continue reading Wheatimus Prime: The Ultimate Transformer

Ingredients V End Products

Ingredients Overshadowing the End Product: Juice

“Euchre!” My roommate exclaims as he decisively throws down the right bower on the mattress. We hear a few sighs from the opposing team as that euchre gave us just enough points to win the game. “Alright fellas, time to head back,” says “Bossman,” the foreman of the furniture crew. I glance at my phone,… Continue reading Ingredients Overshadowing the End Product: Juice