...General information Fresh fruits are a good source of vitamins ,minerals and dietary fiber. Whilst most fruits should be eaten fresh, processed can be acceptable alternatives. They come in many forms, including: • Pre-prepared fresh • Canned • Frozen • Dried •Juiced Pre-prepared fresh fruit Common varieties include fruit salads . These are convenient, but may have a shorter storage life. They may also be more expensive than whole fresh fruits It is also important to check the information on the nutrition panel for these foods as some pre-prepared salads may include added ingredients, such as flavourings, additiives. Many of these ingredients can be high in sugar and should be avoided. Frozen or canned fruit THERE IS A WIDE RANGE OF FROZEN AND CANNED FRUITS FOR EXAMPLE • Canned pineapple, peaches, apricots, pears and mixed fruits. • Frozen mangoes, berries and pineapple. THE BENEFITS OF CHOOSING FROZEN AND CANNED FRUIT INCLUDE: • Convenience • Longer shelf life •Year round availability • Most vitamins are retained as they are generally processed and packaged within hours of being picked • Easy storage •Easy preparation Whilst the canning and freezing process can help protect food from organisms that can cause food to go off, it is important to store and prepare processed fruit and vegetables properly. • Frozen fruit and vegetables should be kept at -18 degrees Celsius for no more than six months.When shopping, try to put frozen products in your trolley...
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...“Give Frozen Peas a Chance and Carrots Too” 1. “Organic food is great, it is just not very democratic.” means that organic food is good, but it is also very expensive and many people cannot afford it. Many organic foods are just as healthy as the food you can buy at the supermarket. 2. One can eat healthily and have the food still be affordable. The article compares food from supermarkets and food from gourmet markets, which is supposedly better for you. It shows that supermarket food is often better for you, if not just as healthy as the more expensive gourmet market food. 3. The process of blanching food keeps it healthy because it deactivates enzymes in the food that could degrade its color, flavor, and nutrient content. Blanching can also increase the fibrous content in food by concentrating it, which helps human digestion. 4. Canned food can be good for you. The food is first heated to a temperature sufficient to kill all of the bacteria. It is then sealed in airtight containers that prevent oxidation. In peeling or blanching foods before freezing them, oxidation is caused. 5. Eating meat can be good for you. Meat is full of protein, and eating it is fine as long as the serving size is four to six ounces. As long as the meat is not deep fried from fast food places, it is healthy. 6. Canned fish can be good for you for many reasons. Canning food does not affect protein content, which makes the food good sources of nutrition. Canned fish is just as nourishing...
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...Processed Foods in the American Diet DeVry University Processed Foods in the American Diet According to the New York Coalitions for Healthy School Food, approximately 62 percent of American’s daily caloric intake come from processed foods. If you consider that twelve percent, in addition to that, comes from the “Plant Food” category, and even up to half of that may still be considered “processed” due to preservatives and freezing; that makes the food we consume to be up to 74 percent processed. Before processed foods, Americans had no choice but to eat whole, natural, raw foods. As our technology advanced, our need for food to not spoil grew as quickly. Though as preservatives, additives, and processed foods increased in our diet, the integrity of food declined. With our new abilities to package and preserve food, food came to have more and more preservatives and contain fewer nutrients. Processed foods should usually be avoided because, over time, they contribute to obesity and can lead to disease; in order to help avoid these problems, the public needs to be educated on the negative effects of most processed foods and they need to be made more aware of affordable healthy alternatives. Obesity is a problem in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control, 35.7% of adults are considered to be obese. The CDC also reports that obesity-related diseases or conditions are the second leading cause of death; some of these include: type 2 diabetes, heart...
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...from age 20 to 50. Vitamins and minerals are an important part of nutrition. Vitamins are organic substances present in food. They are required by the body in small amounts to regulate metabolism and to maintain normal growth and functioning. Minerals are vital because they are the building blocks that make up the muscles, tissues, and bones. They also are important to many life-supporting systems, such as hormones, transport of oxygen, and enzyme systems. Oat bran, which is a whole grain, can supply fiber and mineral called magnesium. Foods high in fiber are usually good to eat as it helps to prevent constipation. Good nutrition can help prevent weight gain by focusing on consuming calories that are high in nutrients, not in sugars and fat. Nutrition is an essential part in preventing and controlling diseases. Poor nutrition can lead to high cholesterol, which causes coronary heart disease. Lowering salt intake can control high blood pressure. High blood pressure runs in my family and I have it as well. I take a pill every morning to regulate it. My goal is to increase my physical activity and alter my eating habits in order to bring it to a healthy level. A proper diet would recommend eating at least three ounces of whole grain bread, cereal, crackers, rice, or pasta every day. At least one-half of all grains should be whole grains. The food pyramid recommends eating more dark green and orange vegetables, as well as more dry beans and peas. I love vegetables and...
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...------------------------------------------------- Easy Tips for Planning a Healthy Diet & Sticking to It Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, stabilizing your mood, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible– all of which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and using them in a way that works for you. You can expand your range of healthy food choices and learn how to plan ahead to create and maintain a tasty, healthy diet. ------------------------------------------------- Healthy eating tip 1: Set yourself up for success To set yourself up for success, think about planning a healthy diet as a number of small, manageable steps rather than one big drastic change. If you approach the changes gradually and with commitment, you will have a healthy diet sooner than you think. * Simplify. Instead of being overly concerned with counting calories or measuring portion sizes, think of your diet in terms of color, variety, and freshness. This way it should be easier to make healthy choices. Focus on finding foods you love and easy recipes that incorporate a few fresh ingredients. Gradually, your diet will become healthier and more delicious. * Start slow and make changes to your eating habits over time. Trying to make your diet healthy overnight isn’t realistic or smart. Changing everything at once usually leads...
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...Controlling Your Protein Controlling Your Fluid Intake Grocery List Suggestions Fast Food Facts for the Renal Patient Dining Out for the Dialysis Patient Smart Snacking Choices Renal Friendly Holiday Food List Cookbooks for the Kidney Patient Renal References Sources Cited Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 11 Page 16 Page 18 Page 19 Page 22 Page 24 Page 25 This information is a guide for you and your family. The purpose is to help you learn more about your health. Be sure to follow any instructions your healthcare provider gives you for your special needs. If you have any questions, or there is anything you do not understand, please ask your doctor or dietician. 2 Introduction Eating well is an important part of your treatment and can help you feel better. A new diet is essential part to your treatment process. Not only will it help you feel better, it can also help you avoid complications of your renal disease such as fluid overload, high blood potassium, bone disease, and weight loss. Because every individual is different and their needs unique, the following dietary advice should be given depending on a number of factors and discussion with your renal dietician. These factors include: stage of your renal disease, type of treatment you are on, laboratory results, and presence of other medical conditions. Kidney function is essential for removing the waste material from food that you eat. The kidneys excrete a dietary protein called urea, as well as sodium...
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...augmented capacity in large increments, value of fixed costs and exit barriers; Threat of entrants or potential competitors: economical scale; Determinant of buyer power: product differentiation, switching costs to use other products, switching costs to use other products and buyers’ use of multiple sources, threat of substitute products or services relatively low. Keywords: Environment analysis, Competitive Forces, Competitiveness Porter’s Five Forces, Sweet Corn, Agribusiness 1. Introduction Sweet corn is a major economic agronomy in Thailand. There are large amounts of consumption and utilization of sweet corn each day. The sweet corn is a perennial plant providing greater values to fresh markets and industrial factories. Recently, sweet corn is one of the most popular crops; the 2011 Thai Food Processors’ Association report revealed that there were 29 factories of sweet corn manufacturers, and 64,000 hectares of plantation areas, and more than 35,000 farmers involved. Producing 544,000 tons of sweet corn, Thailand ranks third worldwide, with a 190 million USD increase from the year 2010, and an export value of 170.26millionUSD. From January to August 2012 exports value 94.67 million USD. The top 5 import...
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...First in Show Pet Foods, Inc. Case Summary Key Issues/Background: First in Show Pet Foods, Inc. faces the daunting task of introducing a new brand of dog food to the Boston area, and then the rest of the nation. This is a difficult challenge, not only because the brand, Show Circuit is unknown, but also because this dog food is frozen, unlike nearly all other dog food, which is either bagged as dry or canned. This packaging difference affects First in Show because their food will be stocked in the freezer section, away from the rest of the dog food. Show Circuit dog food was originally developed to improve the coats of minks on farms, and then after success, it began to be fed to show-dogs. The product is made of 85% fresh meat, and 15% highest-quality fortified cereal. There is great potential in the dog food market. Across the country, dog ownership is increasing, and often, dog owners consider their pets as part of the family. Because of this, the owners spend great amounts of money on their dogs, which can be seen in the growth trend of super-premium and organic dog foods. A marketing firm - Marketing Momentum Unlimited has offered two different advertising strategies for Show Circuit, ranging from $500,000 to $700,000. First in Show Pet Foods, Inc. must determine a plan to enter the Boston-area, and then national dog food market. Situation Analysis: Strengths | Weaknesses | * Premium high quality dog food. * Unique frozen dog food. * Exclusive...
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...and South East Dallas. Not only do they provide food for people, but they also provide several other services too to help people in poverty in the Dallas area. They provide GED, ESL, and computer training classes as well. I also used to volunteer there during their summer camp programs for young kids that range from 1st grade to 8th. Which is a great camp for allowing kids to grow and learn, and experience things that otherwise they would not normally have the opportunity to experience. This time I volunteered in the food pantry. I have volunteered at the food pantry before at the Wilkinson Center, but it was a long time ago when it was still apart of my church at the Munger Place Methodist Church in East Dallas. Now they have their own building in a shopping strip further in East Dallas. Unfortunately, the day I went was not the best day to go. The head volunteer worker had to leave to go pick up a shipment of food from the food bank, which meant that there was only 4 of us to help work the pantry line. North Texas Food Bank is the main supplier for the Wilkinson Center’s food pantry. Sometimes other people will offer to become donors as well. To become a donor there is an application process that one must complete before they can donate to the food pantry. The day I went there, there was only one other donor donating, and they donated all the bread that was offered there. When I arrived at the Wilkinson Center food pantry, there was a long line waiting outside...
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...as Aldi, Hofer, and Combi. There are approximately 5400 stores worldwide. The Aldi stores are located in the following countries, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Austria, France, United States, and the United Kingdom. Currently there are 20,000 Aldi employees worldwide. In 1993 the sales for the Aldi Group was 21 billion dollars. Aldi has been known as one of the top competitors in the global retail markets. Product and branding strategies Approximately 90% of Aldi’s products are under their own brand, which means that the can and dry goods are produced by local manufacturers and then re-labeled under a generic name. Aldi takes pride in only supplying 500 – 1000 items at any given time in their store. They take pride in keeping the stores lean and bare minimum selling primarily frozen foods, fresh vegetables and canned goods. Pricing strategies Pricing is very important to Aldi stores, they utilize the Market Penetration Pricing strategy which means that they set the price of a product or service as low as possible to facilitate rapid sales of the goods and services. Market Penetration Pricing strategy is used primarily with new product introductions. Aldi takes pride in having their products 30% cheaper than their competitors. Lean Production Aldi takes pride in reducing cost of waste and labor hours for their employees, passing the savings onto their customers, they strive on Continuous improvement by involving all their employees to be engaged with...
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...along the way. But the rest is water weight. And of course, as you re-hydrate, your weight will go right back up — but because you starved your body, your metabolism was reset! So the next time you eat food, your body will be ready to store any leftover calories as fat. And soon you’ve got more fat stored than when you started. Not good. to transform your body. 1 CONTROL your portions. Don’t eat until you are full, eat until you’re not hungry. 1 CONTROL your portions. In restaurant terms, generally, eat half what the chef serves you. An adequate portion of a meal is 3 ounces of protein (like chicken, tuna or lean ground beef) which is about the size of your palm. Don’t eat until you are full. Eat until you’re not hungry. Same goes for salad dressing; On a large salad, limit it to just enough for taste. You will be surprised how much less dressing you need to get the same flavor. Control Your Calorie Intake and Portion Size This is what we call the “Classic Calorie Equation.” Your daily exercise routine will increase the amount of calories you burn each day. If you also make sure that you eat fewer calories than you burn, “poof!”— you burn excess stored fat. It’s a simple, scientifically proven fact that never fails. And here’s how to do it: 2 QUESTION everything you eat. Fresh vegetables, skinless white meat,...
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...you eat freshly-cooked meat and vegetables. But how is it cooked? Eating fried food, however recently it was picked, dug up, caught or slaughtered, isn't exactly the healthiest way of dining. Especially if was exposed to chemicals while it was growing, or being reared. Eating healthy is not just about having a salad in fact it is a field of a multi-disciplined culinary arts. The most important factor about a spa cuisine is that it focuses on your health, with a balanced diet on order to help you in the long term. A good diet will help you to be productive, and will enable you to deliver better results in any field of productivity, be it professional or personal. It’s not only the food we eat but it is the method of cooking that matters as well, over-cooking can destroy the nutrients therefore grilling, wok-cooking are good recommendations as far as cooking is concerned and of course microwave cooking is another way of cooking food without applying much fat or oil in it. Food that was exposed to chemicals while it was growing or being reared is not a choice for healthy food either. And in these days, when taking care of the outside of your body with innumerable spa treatments is so popular, doesn't it make sense to think more seriously. Many people are beginning to think so. And that's why there's an ever-increasing demand for Spa Cuisine. Spa cuisine is essentially taking our food preparation and cooking methods back to the simpler and less refined ways of the...
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...The Hungarian Consumer Behaviour, Attitudes and Perceptions Toward Food Products January 2013 International Markets Bureau Market Indicator Report PDF Version (350KB) | Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader Inside This Issue Executive Summary Global Trade Position Demographics Consumption and Expenditure Emerging Trends Conclusion Key Resources Executive Summary With a population of 9.9 million, Hungary is a small but open market that is highly engaged in international trade. Strategically located at the heart of the Central European region, Hungary joined the European Union (E.U.) in 2004. While the 2008 economic downturn negatively affected Hungary's economy, exports helped the country recover in 2010 and 2011. Although not part of the euro zone, Hungary is nevertheless affected by the economic challenges in the region, and began negotiations with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a financial assistance package in July 2012 (Economic Intelligence Unit [EIU], 2012a). In 2011, agri-food and seafood trade between Canada and Hungary totalled over C$16.2 million. In the same year, Canadian exports to Hungary amounted to C$5.8 million, up from C$4.7 million in 2010, while imports from Hungary amounted to C$10.4 million (Statistics Canada, 2012). Hungarian consumers have developed a strong penchant for high-quality and convenience-oriented food products in recent years, a result of the country's increasing urban/suburban...
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...Richard Simmons or Slim Fast: Which Method Would You Choose? Dana Butler COM/155 July 21, 2013 Denise Axtell Richard Simmons or Slim Fast: Which Method Would You Choose? Many people may believe that Richard Simmons and Slim Fast are the same type of weight loss method. They do have similarities. They have differences, as well. While some people would say that they did not lose weight using these plans, Richard Simmons and Slim Fast both work well in their own way. These are two very popular weight loss methods. They can be used separately. They can also be used in conjunction with each other. Using either one of these two weight loss methods is a step in the right direction for anyone who needs to lose a large amount of weight. Using one of these weight loss methods will also work well for someone who just needs to lose those last few pounds to fit into that cute little bikini this summer. Both of these weight loss methods have been popular for many years. This would suggest that both methods have been quite successful...
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...HON 410 Professor Yesudas Choondassery February 22, 2013 Our Future: What Fast Food is Taking From Us We as Americans are facing quite an epidemic when it comes to health. It is not as though the nation was stricken with some sort of plague or fell victim to some conspiracy. Unfortunately, the cause of our issues is much more in our control than I think we would care to admit. Our health is depleting at large numbers all because of our diet. The rates of heart related issues, blood pressure and diabetes are at astounding numbers. These medical concerns are costing the country billions of dollars in healthcare. Why and when did our health begin to plummet? Over past decades America’s love for junk and fast food is the culprit behind this country having one of the unhealthiest populations any continent has to offer. This fascination of fast food had to start somewhere. Not only that but so did awareness that this particular industry may single handedly be responsible for obesity in this country. There are few topics actually that will help to understand this phenomenon a little further beyond the awareness of fast food. There was legislation that was passed that was supposed to help Americans understand what they are consuming on a daily basis. We learn this is only as helpful as one is able to translate the information. Many people are lost when it comes to nutritional food labels and what the numbers mean when it comes to their personal diet and intake. People...
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