SINCE THE YEAR 2000, MANY DIET TRENDS HAVE BEEN POPULARIZED. PEOPLE HAVE BEGAN TO EAT ORGANIC, VEGETERIAN, VEGAN AND RAW. BEFORE I BEGAN TO STUDY NUTRITION, DIET TRENDS WERE FAR-FETCHED TO ME. I NOW UNDERSTAND THAT HEALTHIER FOOD CHOICES EQUAL BETTER OVERALL HEALTH.
THE VEGAN DIET HAS ALSO BEEN CALLED THE "LIFESTYLE OF THE MILLENIUM". THE VEGAN DIET ENSURES ADEQUATE VITAMINS AND NUTRIENTS, PROMOTES PHYSICAL FITNESS, TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, AND ENVIROMENTAL AWARENESS. VEGANISM HELPS TO AVOID HIGH CHOLESTEROL, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, CANCER, HEART DISEASE, AND OBESITY. PETA(PEOPLE FOR ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMAL) ENCOURAGE VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN DIETS.
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THE STATISTICS OF OBESITY IN 2000 - 30% of A mericans were obese, today in 2011 we are 34% obese. The rate of obesity has doubled since 1980.
IN 2000, TYPE II DIABETES WAS BELIEVED TO ONLY AFFECT ADULTS BEGAN TO AFFECT THE YOUTH. IT IS NOW CALLED CHILD HOOD ONSET DIABETES BECAUSE IT IS FOUND IN OVERWEIGHT CHILDREN, CAUSING COMPLICATIONS WITH DIABETES AS ADULTS, KIDNEY DISEASE, AND BLINDNESS.
WHOSE TO BLAME: CONSUMERS vs FOOD COMPANIES
Is it fair that companies are able to put things in our food that we are unfamiliar with?
Would you eat a food that had an ingredient in it that you didn't approve of if you knew it was there?
IN AMERICA PROCESSED FOOD BEGAN TO BECOME VERY POPULAR DUE TO ITS TASTE AND CONVIENCE WHICH STRAYED CONSUMERS AWAY FROM THE HEALTHIER AND MORE TIME CONSUMING MEAL BECAUSE OF OUR CHANGE IN LIFESTYLE. OVER TIME PEOPLE STARTED TO NOTICE THAT THE FOODS WERE POOR TO HEALTH AND POOR IN NUTRIENT VALUE.
CRISCO WAS INTRODUCED IN 1910 COMPLETLY MADE OF VEGETABLE OIL. IT ALSO CONTAINS TRANS FAT- ADDED TO MAKE VEGETABLE OILS SOLID. TRANS FATS RAISE(LDL-bad cholesterol) AND LOWER (HDL-good cholesterol) WHICH INCREASES HEART DISEASE AND STROKE. IT WAS NOT UNTIL 2006 THAT CRISCO WAS REQUIRED TO PUT TRANS FATS ON THE LABEL. A TOTAL OF 96 YEARS.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
THE 90'S
When I think of the 90's I think of a time of progression in America. Maybe it is because I have a passion to to reach out to people with HIV and also educate people of what the virus really is. During the 90's effective drug treatment that targets HIV was established, people were actually beginning to pay attention to the effects. Antiretrovirals were introduced in the mid 90's which profoundly aided those suffering from HIV/AIDS. The medication helped with the fatalities brought on by pneumonia and other illnesses. The 90's was also a time when celebrities began to come forward about them being infected with the virus. Earvin "Majic"Johnson came forward in 1991 revealing that he was HIV positive and to date he still remains HIV+ it has not matured to AIDS status. Eric Wright also known as NWA rapper "Easy-E" died of AIDS on March 26, 1995.
One of my favorite movies also came out in the 90's. "Love Jones" was the first movie where I noticed the soundtrack sold as well as the movie. Soundracks were very popular in the 90's, today you rarely hear of soundtracks being associated with movies except for cartoons or teen movies.
Love Jones: Darius
Love Jones - Nina
One of my favorite movies also came out in the 90's. "Love Jones" was the first movie where I noticed the soundtrack sold as well as the movie. Soundracks were very popular in the 90's, today you rarely hear of soundtracks being associated with movies except for cartoons or teen movies.
Love Jones: Darius
Love Jones - Nina
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Rocky McGee Exposition
I would consider McGee to be a feminist many of her artworks included and portrayed women and things they face in life. Motherhood, women (self-love), protest, freedom, family, matriarchy, and bondage are feminist themes that are illustrated in her works. The most powerful painting was "Me and My Satchel" it proves that you don't have wear a tie around your neck, which symbolizes manhood, to be respected as a hard worker. McGee used ties on the satchel to show that if a tie earns a man respect then she can wear a tie and still be feminine at the same time. I learned from the paintings that art can deliver much more than words. McGee's artworks told a story about many social movements.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The 60's : Protest, Music, and Drugs
If I had to use one word to describe the 60's It would be : Protest
During the sixties protests could be found in places such as : music, politics, schools, and all around the world. In the counterculture people were breaking away from the norm by voicing their opinions.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was known for his practice of non violence. He was a dominant force in the Civil Rights Movement and a positive figure during its decade of greatest achievements (1957-1968). King led the Montgomery bus boycott, he was a key speaker at the March on Washington, and he was also the youngest laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize. While many people were comfortable with the segregated and discrimintive ways of America, King did not settle. He put a voice on what he truly belived in : Equal rights for all.
Martin Luther King Jr. on war
There is always two sides to protest. The Black Panther Party (BPP) was also sending out a message rather than a non violent approach, they used weapons as a part of their protest. The Black Panther Party was founded by Bobby Seale and Huey Newton in 1966. The party's purpose was to monitor and prevent violence against black motorist and pedestrians. They were known for being radical, wearing black leather and carrying large guns. Although being radical and violent at times, the BPP's primary purpose was to : Help the less fortunate and the disadvantaged blacks. They started an elementary school, food drives, ran a breakfast program in over 40 cities, free clothing outlets, and a variety of other services.
Black Panther Party
Drugs were very prevalent during the 60's. Heroin use increased to worrisome levels, especially in the inner cities. Many of the soldiers came into contact with heroin while in Vietnam. Other drugs like LSD, cocaine, and marijuana began to appear on college campuses in the 60's. People desired to go against the social norm so they began experimenting with drugs. The students viewed LSD as a drug to get a better perspective of their world. Marijuana was used for enlightenment or simple liberation from the social norm. Cocaine was considered a ''celebrity" drug because it was scarce and expensive, it was also shined upon since it was a party drug used by the rich and famous. In 1962, the Supreme Court declared " addiction is a disease, not a crime". During the late 60's the media coverage increased revealing the dangers of drug use. LSD was now known for its suicidal effects, heroin for contribution to higher crime rates, long-term addiction, and death from overdose. The impoverished, middle-class, and the wealthy were all linked together on the chain of drug use.
Jimi Hendrix
Music was a medium for protest. Artist such as: Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, The Jackson's, and The Beatles were all a part of the counterculture. Marvin Gaye with "What's Going On", an album about war, poverty, drug abuse, and pollution. "What's Going On'' was the first single from the album. The song was planned to be released in the late 60's after his brother returned from Vietnam with his testimony of the war. Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records, prevented the song from being released, fearing backlash against Gaye's image as a sex symbol. In 1971, Gaye released the song, rebelling against the label, and the song became a hit. Sometimes going against the norm can be rewarding. Who will stand up and talk about the things that most people are thinking? Aretha Franklin belted out songs such as; "Think" and "Respect" which became anthems for women. The songs are considered feminist because they sent messages against the norm of how a woman should speak to a man.
Think
What's Going On?
Though many of the singers/songwriters were brilliant and had promising careers such as : Marvin Gaye and Jimi Hendrix. Both artists experimented with drugs and discovered how detrimental and addicting they really were.
During the sixties protests could be found in places such as : music, politics, schools, and all around the world. In the counterculture people were breaking away from the norm by voicing their opinions.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was known for his practice of non violence. He was a dominant force in the Civil Rights Movement and a positive figure during its decade of greatest achievements (1957-1968). King led the Montgomery bus boycott, he was a key speaker at the March on Washington, and he was also the youngest laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize. While many people were comfortable with the segregated and discrimintive ways of America, King did not settle. He put a voice on what he truly belived in : Equal rights for all.
Martin Luther King Jr. on war
There is always two sides to protest. The Black Panther Party (BPP) was also sending out a message rather than a non violent approach, they used weapons as a part of their protest. The Black Panther Party was founded by Bobby Seale and Huey Newton in 1966. The party's purpose was to monitor and prevent violence against black motorist and pedestrians. They were known for being radical, wearing black leather and carrying large guns. Although being radical and violent at times, the BPP's primary purpose was to : Help the less fortunate and the disadvantaged blacks. They started an elementary school, food drives, ran a breakfast program in over 40 cities, free clothing outlets, and a variety of other services.
Black Panther Party
Drugs were very prevalent during the 60's. Heroin use increased to worrisome levels, especially in the inner cities. Many of the soldiers came into contact with heroin while in Vietnam. Other drugs like LSD, cocaine, and marijuana began to appear on college campuses in the 60's. People desired to go against the social norm so they began experimenting with drugs. The students viewed LSD as a drug to get a better perspective of their world. Marijuana was used for enlightenment or simple liberation from the social norm. Cocaine was considered a ''celebrity" drug because it was scarce and expensive, it was also shined upon since it was a party drug used by the rich and famous. In 1962, the Supreme Court declared " addiction is a disease, not a crime". During the late 60's the media coverage increased revealing the dangers of drug use. LSD was now known for its suicidal effects, heroin for contribution to higher crime rates, long-term addiction, and death from overdose. The impoverished, middle-class, and the wealthy were all linked together on the chain of drug use.
Jimi Hendrix
Music was a medium for protest. Artist such as: Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, The Jackson's, and The Beatles were all a part of the counterculture. Marvin Gaye with "What's Going On", an album about war, poverty, drug abuse, and pollution. "What's Going On'' was the first single from the album. The song was planned to be released in the late 60's after his brother returned from Vietnam with his testimony of the war. Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records, prevented the song from being released, fearing backlash against Gaye's image as a sex symbol. In 1971, Gaye released the song, rebelling against the label, and the song became a hit. Sometimes going against the norm can be rewarding. Who will stand up and talk about the things that most people are thinking? Aretha Franklin belted out songs such as; "Think" and "Respect" which became anthems for women. The songs are considered feminist because they sent messages against the norm of how a woman should speak to a man.
Think
What's Going On?
Though many of the singers/songwriters were brilliant and had promising careers such as : Marvin Gaye and Jimi Hendrix. Both artists experimented with drugs and discovered how detrimental and addicting they really were.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
"I think war is very complicated, it's not black and white". - An My Le
War is such a divided topic. I believe art is a great way to display the beauty and the horror of such a complicated topic. The Art: 21 video showed diverse ways to approach art. Nancy Spero makes art that is more intellectual and it causes you to think about the message in the painting. An- My Le lived in Vietnam during the war, so i think she is interested in war to understand the meaning of war itself. I liked the way she had a hands on approach with the military and by using special effects to make the landscape look realistic. An- My Le used photographs to convey her message about war. On the other hand, Jenny Holtzer uses a straight forward approach to art. She uses short text or phrases to convey her message. She keeps in mind the people who do not have a lot of time on their hands so the message is quick and blunt. Alfredo Jaar approaches art from an architectural point of view. His art gave me an aesthetic experience. His exposition had very meaningful works. His works also showed the beauty and the not-so-beautiful aspects of a place in the time of war. Let one hundred flowers bloom was a very powerful message that was displayed beautifully and transparently.
War is such a divided topic. I believe art is a great way to display the beauty and the horror of such a complicated topic. The Art: 21 video showed diverse ways to approach art. Nancy Spero makes art that is more intellectual and it causes you to think about the message in the painting. An- My Le lived in Vietnam during the war, so i think she is interested in war to understand the meaning of war itself. I liked the way she had a hands on approach with the military and by using special effects to make the landscape look realistic. An- My Le used photographs to convey her message about war. On the other hand, Jenny Holtzer uses a straight forward approach to art. She uses short text or phrases to convey her message. She keeps in mind the people who do not have a lot of time on their hands so the message is quick and blunt. Alfredo Jaar approaches art from an architectural point of view. His art gave me an aesthetic experience. His exposition had very meaningful works. His works also showed the beauty and the not-so-beautiful aspects of a place in the time of war. Let one hundred flowers bloom was a very powerful message that was displayed beautifully and transparently.
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