Annotated Bibliography
Berry, Wendell. "The Pleasures of Eating." Center for Ecoliteracy. N.p., 1990. Web. 8 Apr 2011. <http://www.ecoliteracy.org/essays/pleasures-eating>.
Wendell Berry addresses some interesting aspects throughout his short article, “The Pleasures of Eating.” Berry urges individuals to become more aware of their lifestyle by eating responsibly. Consumers have a tendency to believe that the food they purchase, such as, fruit and vegetables, come directly from a farm (do not be fooled!). However, Wendell Berry states, “If they think beyond that, they recognize that they are passive consumers. They buy what they want – or what they have been persuaded to want – within the limits of what they can get. They pay, mostly without protest, what they are charged. And they mostly ignore certain critical questions about the quality and the cost of what they are sold.” Major food industries are not concerned with “quality and health” but rather “volume and price.” It is evident that consumers need to become more aware of their food choices to maintain a healthier lifestyle.
D’Adamo, ND. Peter J., “The Eat Right for Your Blood Type Diet.” WebMD. Better information. Better health. 1-2. Web. 13 Apr. 2011. < http://www.webmd.com/diet/eat-right-for-your-type>.
The author of “Eat Right for Your Type” believes that your eating habits should be based on your blood type. Author, Peter J. D’Adamo, also suggests that our blood types are an indicator to the types of illnesses that will affect us. He also feels that people can benefit from certain exercise programs based on the individuals blood type.
People with A blood type do best as vegetarians and should be encouraged to participate in forms of gentile exercise. Type B individuals should consume low-fat dairy, meats and produce and exercises moderately. People with AB blood types need to eat seafood, produce and dairy since they have a sensitive digestive tract. They should also participate in calming type exercises. If you are blood type O you should consume lean meats, poultry and fish. You should also follow an energetic and aggressive exercise plan.
Mr. D’Adamo based his findings on the fact that each blood type digests foods differently. If the foods we eat are not compatible with our own blood type then we may experience side effects such as bloating. He feels that eating the proper foods for your individual blood type may act like medicine for your digestive system.
(Dorothy Boody, personal communication, April 9, 2011).
Our second interview for our 'Oral History Project' was conduct with a health food store owner, Dorothy Boody, one of the co-owners of Health Now, a health food store in Vineland New Jersey. The interview was conduct on April 9, 2011 at 4:00pm in the setting of her store at a table near the entrance. She spoke about her experience as a vegetarian and her family's experiences with eating healthier food. In particularly we were interested in the blood type diet. We wanted to ask questions since we knew she supported the idea. Dorothy explained that blood type diets feature heavily in her food philosophy, and as a result, she believes blood type A's are more likely to successfully live a vegetarian lifestyle. Many of her comments on ethics, today's food industry, and keeping fruits and vegetables in the diet speak to meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.
(Melissa Pickell, R.D., personal communication, April 12, 2011).
For our oral history project our research topic focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of being a vegetarian. To find this out we conducted two interviews, one with a health food store owner and another with a dietitian. Melissa Pickell, R.D is a registered dietitian who owns her own practice in Stockon New Jersey. Her main focus is weight loss, special diets, and health coach. Our interview was conduct at the home of Melissa Pickell in Flemington New Jersey on April 12, 2011 at 6:00pm. Our interview consisted of questions about her being a vegetarian, cures for illness/diseases, different types of food, and the diet of a vegetarian.
Pollan, Michael. "The Omnivore's Dilemna." Penguin Press (2006): 1-21. Web. 8 Apr 2011. <http://www.sabatinomangini.com/uploads/4/5/9/6/4596832/the_omnivores_dilemma_--_michael_pollan.pdf>.
In “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” Michael Pollan writes that America is facing a national eating disorder. This dilemma is due in fact to the various fad diets being followed by a number of individuals in our population along with others whose diet completely relies on fast food restaurants. Pollan writes that we have a ‘dysfunctional relationship with foods.’ This is due in part to extravagant choices and the way in which food is now processed for us to consume. Through genetic alterations, changes have not only occurred in our livestock but in other products as well. Such alterations have led to detrimental out breaks among the population due to the consumer’s ignorance. What we should eat might not be as flavorful as what we’ve been raised on, but could inevitably lead to a healthier, happier, life.
Schlosser, Eric. “Introduction.” Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal. Houghton Mifflin, 2001. Writing, Research, and Technology. Web. 8 Apr 2011
Each year billions of dollars have been spent at fast food restaurants. Over the past thirty years, their sales have increased by $104 billion. It was noted that, “Americans now spend more money on fast food than on higher education, personal computers, computer software, or new cars. They spend more on fast food than on movies, books, magazines, newspapers, videos, and recorded music – combined.” Family owned businesses are relatively nonexistent due to the large franchises such as, McDonald’s. The accessibility in which the consumer can make a purchase from a fast food restaurant has become a major part of individual lifestyles. We live in a world of instance gratification and fast food restaurants help to encourage this mindset.
Walter, Sheryl. “Organic Foods Provide More than Just Health Benefits.” Natural News Network,2003.http://www.naturalnews.com/026266_organic_foods_food.html. 7 April 2011.
(Summary by group member, Stephanie DiBella)
Organic foods are not just better for our bodies but also better for our environment. Dr. Thomas has noticed a trend that supports the decline in the nutritional quality of fruits and vegetables produced via modern farming practices in recent decades. The study lists the macronutrient chromium as being found at levels 78% higher in organic foods. The study also showed that Calcium is found at a level 63% higher in organic foods and Magnesium is found at a level 138% higher in organic foods. Organic corn had 52% more vitamin C than the commercially available counterpart which was grown utilizing modern farming practices. "I don't think there is any question that as more research is done, it is going to become increasingly apparent that organic food is healthier."
Wendell Berry addresses some interesting aspects throughout his short article, “The Pleasures of Eating.” Berry urges individuals to become more aware of their lifestyle by eating responsibly. Consumers have a tendency to believe that the food they purchase, such as, fruit and vegetables, come directly from a farm (do not be fooled!). However, Wendell Berry states, “If they think beyond that, they recognize that they are passive consumers. They buy what they want – or what they have been persuaded to want – within the limits of what they can get. They pay, mostly without protest, what they are charged. And they mostly ignore certain critical questions about the quality and the cost of what they are sold.” Major food industries are not concerned with “quality and health” but rather “volume and price.” It is evident that consumers need to become more aware of their food choices to maintain a healthier lifestyle.
D’Adamo, ND. Peter J., “The Eat Right for Your Blood Type Diet.” WebMD. Better information. Better health. 1-2. Web. 13 Apr. 2011. < http://www.webmd.com/diet/eat-right-for-your-type>.
The author of “Eat Right for Your Type” believes that your eating habits should be based on your blood type. Author, Peter J. D’Adamo, also suggests that our blood types are an indicator to the types of illnesses that will affect us. He also feels that people can benefit from certain exercise programs based on the individuals blood type.
People with A blood type do best as vegetarians and should be encouraged to participate in forms of gentile exercise. Type B individuals should consume low-fat dairy, meats and produce and exercises moderately. People with AB blood types need to eat seafood, produce and dairy since they have a sensitive digestive tract. They should also participate in calming type exercises. If you are blood type O you should consume lean meats, poultry and fish. You should also follow an energetic and aggressive exercise plan.
Mr. D’Adamo based his findings on the fact that each blood type digests foods differently. If the foods we eat are not compatible with our own blood type then we may experience side effects such as bloating. He feels that eating the proper foods for your individual blood type may act like medicine for your digestive system.
(Dorothy Boody, personal communication, April 9, 2011).
Our second interview for our 'Oral History Project' was conduct with a health food store owner, Dorothy Boody, one of the co-owners of Health Now, a health food store in Vineland New Jersey. The interview was conduct on April 9, 2011 at 4:00pm in the setting of her store at a table near the entrance. She spoke about her experience as a vegetarian and her family's experiences with eating healthier food. In particularly we were interested in the blood type diet. We wanted to ask questions since we knew she supported the idea. Dorothy explained that blood type diets feature heavily in her food philosophy, and as a result, she believes blood type A's are more likely to successfully live a vegetarian lifestyle. Many of her comments on ethics, today's food industry, and keeping fruits and vegetables in the diet speak to meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.
(Melissa Pickell, R.D., personal communication, April 12, 2011).
For our oral history project our research topic focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of being a vegetarian. To find this out we conducted two interviews, one with a health food store owner and another with a dietitian. Melissa Pickell, R.D is a registered dietitian who owns her own practice in Stockon New Jersey. Her main focus is weight loss, special diets, and health coach. Our interview was conduct at the home of Melissa Pickell in Flemington New Jersey on April 12, 2011 at 6:00pm. Our interview consisted of questions about her being a vegetarian, cures for illness/diseases, different types of food, and the diet of a vegetarian.
Pollan, Michael. "The Omnivore's Dilemna." Penguin Press (2006): 1-21. Web. 8 Apr 2011. <http://www.sabatinomangini.com/uploads/4/5/9/6/4596832/the_omnivores_dilemma_--_michael_pollan.pdf>.
In “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” Michael Pollan writes that America is facing a national eating disorder. This dilemma is due in fact to the various fad diets being followed by a number of individuals in our population along with others whose diet completely relies on fast food restaurants. Pollan writes that we have a ‘dysfunctional relationship with foods.’ This is due in part to extravagant choices and the way in which food is now processed for us to consume. Through genetic alterations, changes have not only occurred in our livestock but in other products as well. Such alterations have led to detrimental out breaks among the population due to the consumer’s ignorance. What we should eat might not be as flavorful as what we’ve been raised on, but could inevitably lead to a healthier, happier, life.
Schlosser, Eric. “Introduction.” Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal. Houghton Mifflin, 2001. Writing, Research, and Technology. Web. 8 Apr 2011
Each year billions of dollars have been spent at fast food restaurants. Over the past thirty years, their sales have increased by $104 billion. It was noted that, “Americans now spend more money on fast food than on higher education, personal computers, computer software, or new cars. They spend more on fast food than on movies, books, magazines, newspapers, videos, and recorded music – combined.” Family owned businesses are relatively nonexistent due to the large franchises such as, McDonald’s. The accessibility in which the consumer can make a purchase from a fast food restaurant has become a major part of individual lifestyles. We live in a world of instance gratification and fast food restaurants help to encourage this mindset.
Walter, Sheryl. “Organic Foods Provide More than Just Health Benefits.” Natural News Network,2003.http://www.naturalnews.com/026266_organic_foods_food.html. 7 April 2011.
(Summary by group member, Stephanie DiBella)
Organic foods are not just better for our bodies but also better for our environment. Dr. Thomas has noticed a trend that supports the decline in the nutritional quality of fruits and vegetables produced via modern farming practices in recent decades. The study lists the macronutrient chromium as being found at levels 78% higher in organic foods. The study also showed that Calcium is found at a level 63% higher in organic foods and Magnesium is found at a level 138% higher in organic foods. Organic corn had 52% more vitamin C than the commercially available counterpart which was grown utilizing modern farming practices. "I don't think there is any question that as more research is done, it is going to become increasingly apparent that organic food is healthier."
