...We all have consumed meat at least once in our life whether on purpose or on accident. The passage, “Against Meat” by Jonathan Safran Foer, is about how eating meat should give the ability to refrain from eating meat in public and only eat it behind closed doors. The author struggles with the choice of being a meat eater or being a vegetarian. Foer goes back and forth as a vegetarian and a person who eats animals He has had listen to his grandmother’s food which he had loved and decided to become a meat eater. His Grandmother also said that “The fatter a child is, the fitter it is - if it’s a boy. He also claims to be very ignorant about the world and is not actually aware of what he is eating. It was not until the author became a philosopher...
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...WR 222 24 April 2015 Why You Should Stop Vegetarian Diet In recent years, along with a variety of "diseases of affluence" increased and the wave of slimming craze, the vegetarian diet become more and more fashion in the western countries. Is vegetarian diet really the healthiest way for health and beauty? The answer is no. Vegan/ vegetarian diet is harmful for human beings. It is obvious and scientific that the omnivores is better than vegetarian. As a meat lover, the complete negation of animal foods makes me unacceptable. Eating meat is necessary for the health of humans. The main reason for the vegetarian supporters that they think that just eating plant is enough to stable the body healthy and functioning. But the opposite is true. The vegetarian diet may cause the micronutrient deficiencies and inadequate protein intake. Humans are omnivorous, in our lifestyle, the several of beneficial micronutrient elements are essential. No matter what kind of micronutrient elements lose; it would lead a potential danger for health. Kris Gunnars who works in Authority Nutrition claimed, “Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) is the most active form of Omega-3 fatty acids and is mainly contained in animal foods. The plant form of Omega-3s, ALA, is inefficiently converted to DHA for health”(Gunnars). It means that the plants cannot provide all the nutrition for body. The vegans would lose many important micronutrient elements and nutrition. And whatever the vegetarian agree or not, the plant...
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...There are about 12.4 million vegetarians in the United States1. There are numerous amounts of people all around the world that chose to be vegetarians. A vegetarian does not eat meat, poultry, or fish2. They mainly eat a plant based diet, which includes fruits, vegetables, cereal grains, nuts, and seeds. Each person has their own reason as to why. Some of the major reason that people choose to go vegetarian is because of health reasons, environment, ethical, religious, cultural, or even simply because some people do not enjoy consuming meat2. Being a vegetarian has many good things, but at the same time there is a down side. There are around six different kinds of varieties with vegetarianism. The first kind being lacto vegetarian or lactarian. This kind of diet includes dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt, but excludes eggs3. The practice of lacto vegetarianism came from ancient India and based on religious beliefs. This explains why many people who practice Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism are lacto vegetarians. The main reason for having a lacto vegetarian diet is the law of ahimsa or non-violence3. Eggs are said to have animal hormones including testosterone, which can increase aggressiveness. There are some benefits to being a lacto vegetarian. Since eggs contain cholesterol, many lacto vegetarians have a lower intake of cholesterol3. The second kind of vegetarian is ovo vegetarianism or sometimes it is called “eggetarians”. In this kind of vegetarianism...
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...Going Vegetarian Many people believe that vegetarians aren’t able to find meatless items at restaurants. It may seem to be more difficult, but according to the “Vegetarian Times” eight out of ten restaurants in the United States offer vegetarian choices. Although being a vegetarian can be challenging, the benefits outweigh the burdens. Today, there are many healthy, vegetarian choices in restaurants around the world. For example, apples and yogurt can even be found at McDonalds! “Farmer’s Weekly” says that not only is a vegetarian diet healthy but it also helps cut greenhouse gases, conserve water, and conserve land. Today, many people are trying to become eco-friendly and don’t know what they can do to help. Giving up meat is a healthy choice for you, for the animals, and it could even help solve world hunger. Many people, when they think of becoming vegetarian, wonder how they are going to get enough protein and iron in their diet. According the book, The Case for Vegetarianism, people are mistaken in thinking that protein comes from animals. Protein actually comes from plant food, meaning that all animals get protein through the food they eat. When trying to figure out what foods have protein, whole grains, beans, nuts, eggs, and peas are all high in protein, as well as all dairy products. To be the healthiest, one’s diet should include a variety of whole foods. Excess protein actually puts stress on the liver and kidney and is also linked with calcium...
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... I fervently hoped, temporary vegetarian" (313), so it's not at all clear that the experiment does anything to lessen his bias. As a vegetarian, Pollan struggles with the social ramifications of eating differently. He points out that "my new dietary restrictions throw a big wrench into the basic host-guest relationship" (313) and decides, "I'm inclined to agree with the French, who gaze upon any personal dietary prohibition as bad manners" (313). Yet he'll find himself able to justify only a very limited kind of meat-eating, which likewise represents a "personal dietary prohibition." He then proceeds to discuss his alienation from traditions like the Passover brisket, apparently not allowing for the possibility that traditions might evolve over time. This rigid view of tradition is an odd one considering his plans to hunt an unkosher pig. Pollan then moves on to a discussion of animal rights philosophy. He claims to be debating Peter Singer, but he'll quote Matthew Scully when it better suits his point, never acknowledging any significant difference between the writers. Other times, he'll just quote Singer out of context. Pollan eventually argues for meat-eating on the grounds that it serves the interests of domesticated species, which would cease to exist if people didn't eat them. He doesn't do much in the way of building up the argument, only hinting at how the interest of a species might be defined and not even beginning to explain why such an interest is more important...
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...the way customers perceive food visually. A very hungry individual might find a big portion visually stimulating but same cannot be said for an individual that is sick or on a special diet. A pork chop can be the most beautiful thing in the world for some, but for others that have religious constraints it can be a complete disaster. The examples can continue with positive stimuli for some being negative stimuli for others and in my opinion there can be as many factors influencing customers as there are customers so the combinations of stimuli is almost endless. Question 2 Why is it important that food is served at the correct temperature? I think it is important to serve food at the correct temperature mainly because two factors: a) Food safety. b) Food service principles that If we are to classify the two factors presented above I would be inclined to say that Food Safety should be the main factor why establishments choose to serve food at the correct temperature. Taking a closer look at literature developed over the last decade in respect of food safety the alarm signals are too clear to miss and the authorities have moved in to establish legislation in order to avoid the risks associated with food borne diseases. In the FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 revision published on th 27 June 2003 The South African Department of...
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... * What leading causes of death are nutrition-related? A) heart diseases, cancers, strokes, diabetes * Describe the concept of a risk factor. A) Factors known to be related to diseases, but have not yet proven to be a cause. We say that a certain factor puts us at increased risk for a disease, but does not cause it. * How does one use risk factors? * Review the basics of cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis. * Be ready to identify the risk factors for cardiovascular disease (especially diet-related risk factors!) A) High LDL blood cholesterol, low HDL blood cholesterol, high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, obesity (central obesity), physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, diet: high saturated or trans fats, low veggies, low fruits, low whole grains * Describe the dietary strategies to reduce risk of CVD through diet. A) Decrease saturated and trans fat, increase soluble fiber intake, increase fruits and veggies, increase whole grains/ decrease refined grains, increase fish intake (2 servings/week) * What is the TLC diet and what does it entail? A) TLC = Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes. From the NIH, designed to help decrease cholesterol through diet and lifestyle changes: the same changes we saw in table 11.6, also recommends 2 grams per day of plant sterols * What do plant sterols have to do with high blood cholesterol? A) Plant sterols – the plant form of cholesterol. Slightly chemically different, prevent us from absorbing...
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...consists of fruits, vegetables, fresh juices and tea. A vegan detox plan is healthy, but can be low in protein and other vitamins. Vegan Detox Food Guideline 1. A vegan diet excludes all forms of animal products. A Guide to Eating Vegan Foods (see Resource 1) provides a detailed guideline of what foods you can eat while on a vegan diet. Meat: All meat, poultry and seafood is prohibited while on the vegan detox meal plan. Substitutes permitted include products made from bean curds, tofu, soybeans, grains or nuts. Plant products: Fruits and vegetables make up the majority of a vegan detox. Try to choose organic produce. You can eat the fruits and vegetables whole or have fresh fruit juices. Beans, nuts and legumes: All beans, nuts, and legumes are part of a vegan detox meal plan, including peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter or any other nut butter. Beans and legumes are crucial to a vegan diet to assure adequate protein intake. Dairy and Eggs: Since veganism goes beyond being vegetarian, vegans cannot consume dairy products because it comes from animals. Soy and rice milk are good substitutes for milk and margarine is a common substitute for butter as it is made from soybean or sunflower oil. Gelatin: Gelatin contains an ingredient that comes from a horse, and so should be avoided. Sweeteners: Vegans differ on whether to avoid honey as it comes from bees, but others regard it as a "biological, animal-friendly product." Refined sugar, which is made using...
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...Executive summary 4 1.0 Introduction 5 1.1 Problem statement 6 1.2 Delimitations 6 1.3 Report structure 6 1.4 Methodology 7 2.0 Market research 8 2.1 Background for Research 8 2.2 Research questions: 10 2.3 Information needs / Variables 10 2.4 Delimitation/Scope 11 2.5 Research Design 11 2.6 Research Question Outcome 13 2.7 Statistical analysis 18 3.0 Culture 19 3.1 National Culture 19 3.2 Organizational culture: 22 4.0 Marketing 25 4.1 Introduction 25 4.2 Defining the Market 26 4.3 SWOT Analysis - Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of the chosen market 27 4.4 PEST factors - Political, Economic, Social and Technological Factors 28 4.5 Segmentation - Defining the target group 31 4.6 Five Forces Model 33 4.7 Conclusion - Final Analysis 35 5.0 Discussions 36 6.0 Conclusions 36 7.0 Bibliography 37 8.0 Appendices 40 8.1 Questionnaire 40 8.2 Statistical analysis example 42 8.4 Boston growth share matrix 45 8.5 Ansoff Matrix 47 8.6 Daloon Portofolio 47 8.7 Social Contract 49 8.8 Log book 50 Executive summary Daloon A/S, henceforth just Daloon, was formed in 1960 with the name of Van’s Product by the founder Sai-Chiu Van. Mr. Van started his business in his private cellar where he produced spring rolls that he later sold in Tivoli garden in Copenhagen. In 1964 the company changed their name to Daloon which means “the big dragon” in Chinese since dragons are known for being friendly towards humans...
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...Hayley Sweet Ms. Richard English 1103 November 3, 2011 Analyzing Arguments: Is Vegan/Vegetarianism Diets Healthy? Eating is a necessary task humans undertake every day to survive and thrive. Food has become a huge part of society’s everyday culture and an essential aspect in our economy. As humans, we are capable of choosing the types of food we put in our bodies and these choices define in part what we look like and what we stand for. People choose whether they would like to be carnivores, vegetarians, vegans, or a combination. Author Ben Kim, a chiropractor and acupuncturist in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, states his thoughts on these choices in his article “A Strict Vegetarian Diet Is Unhealthy for Most People.” His article was written in 2010 to discourage people from adopting 100% vegan diets because in his opinion these diets are dangerous to the long term health of humans. Kim addresses his article to people who have adopted or are thinking of adopting 100% vegan lifestyles. He is trying to convince these groups that it is unhealthy long-term to limit yourself to a 100% plant-based diet. The main ideas Kim states in order to dissuade his audience from adopting vegan diets are that 100% vegan diets lead long term to the development of nutritional deficiencies and significant health problems, that the morality of vegan lifestyles are questionable, and that the organizations that promote vegan lifestyles have ulterior motives. While Kim makes a weak argument against 100%...
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...Goals 11 Doing the Action Planning 13 Increasing Its Successes 14 Reducing Its Weaknesses 15 Tapping Into Its Weaknesses 16 Minimizing Its Threats 16 Conclusion 17 Alternatives 17 Correction to text 17 Appendix 18 Bibliography 32 Gaining Familiarity Some people might believe that India is a country with a single culture, but India is in fact comprised of more than five thousand different ethnic communities. “Each region and Sub-region in India has distinct food traditions and preferences…fast foods such as Samosa ,Bhel-puri, Chola bhatura, Pakoda, Aloo-bhurji,, Pav-bhaji, Dosa, and Sambar vada are popular among Indian consumers” (Dyson and others, 2004). In 1990, McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King all announced that they were switching to vegetable oil to reduce the fat content in their fries. Previously, they cooked their fries in tallow, which is defined as “hard fat obtained from parts of the bodies of cattle, sheep or horses, and used in foodstuffs or to make candles, leather dressing, soap and lubricants.” In order to compensate for the changed taste of their popular fries, McDonald’s used a beef flavoring before distributing them to their restaurants. Under the US government's food guidelines, it was allowed to label this beef flavoring as...
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...To be honest, it was fun and interesting to know about all three countries. Their traditions, cultures and way of living. One thing which I found very interesting is the Nigerian proverb “It takes a whole village to raise a child”. They do not mean that literally, but it is true. It is the whole villages duty that a child grows up in a safe environment, interacting with elders and other children to gain experience. Even in the short text “Nigerian way of life” it is described that extended families are important, and are the backbone of the social system. If you read furthermore, you will see that mutual caring is still a strong tradition among the family members. The reason I think this proverb caught my eye is, because there is much more...
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... Lobsters are cooked alive; Wallace expresses his feeling about Lobster, and the pain they go through. It shows inhumanity and torture lobsters experience. However some people believe that lobsters are not humans, so they don’t feel any guilty eating lobsters. Wallace sounds so depress and he also says, “Gourmet readers should also consider moral status and suffering that animal involved.” RESPONSES David Foster Wallace’s Essay, Consider the Lobster has raised a great point. How Humans treat animals, especially in America. I really enjoyed reading this essay. Being a vegetarian I am really impressed by the author’s writing. Wallace is not telling people to become vegetarians or vegans. Many people think lobster don’t have brain so they don’t feel pain. Wallace states that “It is difficult not to sense that they're unhappy, or frightened, even if it's some rudimentary version of these feelings,” showing his knowledge of the way lobsters react to the pot of boiling water. Also he says, “even if it's some rudimentary version of these feelings and, again, why does rudimentariness even enter into it?” Showing that we shouldn’t base whether or not we should treat them better based On what the pain level they feel. Wallace uses of both ethos and pathos is very convincing to put second thought to eat live...
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...had obviously been a long day. My mom and I had been cleaning our house all day long. Although I still felt full of energy. I was just craving a veggie burger on the grill after we finished. She on the other hand was cranky, annoyed, agitated, and exhausted from cleaning; She always got extremely tired from just doing some housework. Being the polite daughter I am I asked her if she also wanted a veggie burger. She snapped and said, "I'll have no energy if I eat that. Why don't you have a piece of veal with me, Emily?". What my mom didn't get was I still had energy;...
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...carbon emissions the number one goal. When you first think of farming you’ll think about the fields and everything growing in them. The biggest problems with these fields comes from clear-cutting which releases tons of carbon into the atmosphere from the dead trees. The next problem here is all the machinery used to harvest the wood and that to prepare/farm the land. The amount of carbon will continue to rise. The best way to help is to start growing as much organic food as possible. All organic farms are vastly better for the environment than conventional or integrated methods. Organic farms use less fuel to maintain as well as less fertilizers, thus leaving a smaller carbon footprint and doing less harm to the surrounding environment. With and overall output to input of 1.18, which is greater than other methods it’s no wonder why you wouldn’t go organic. Now it comes down to the meet. Around 20% of edible meet is thrown away. Also most meet in developed countries is processed elsewhere and has some sort of transportation involved. To help us eat better we can switch to a more vegetarian based diet and if we need meet we should harvest it by hunting. This will also help us use all of the meet and every bit of what is killed, much like our ancestors did. To help maintain a better food environment I...
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