My Projects

9/11/07
Vitamin B-3 (Niacin)

Vitamin b-3 can be found in the following liver, heart, kidney, chicken, eggs and milk and also in tomatoes and broccoli. The recommended daily allowance of niacin is 2-12 mg a day for children 14 mg a day for women, 16 mg a day for men. People taking pharmacological doses of niacin (1.5 - 6 g per day) often experience a syndrome of side-effects that can include one or more of the following facial flushing and itching liver toxicity

Vegetable: Kale Traditionally Used For: Anemia, Asthma, Arthritis Circulation, Eye Problems, Hair Loss, Hay Fever, Impotence Liver, Skin Problems, Ulcers, Weight Loss. Kale is best in the spring or fall. Look for firm Kale leaves. Due to the fact that Kale is a green juice, you will find it beneficial to have no more than about ¼ of your juice consisting of green juice. Kale can have a powerful taste, although it's definitely a vegetable worth juicing to its high chlorophyll content.

Vegetable2: (Iceberg) Lettuce: Traditionally Used For:Anemia, Constipation, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Liver, Nervous System, Weight Loss. A Good Source Of:Calcium, Chlorine, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Silicon, Sulfur, Vitamin A, Vitamin E


Fruit: Lemon Traditionally Used For:Anemia, Arthritis, Blood, Constipation, Gout, Indigestion Skin Problems, Toxin Elimination, Weight Loss. Some people peel the skin and some don't. If you peel the skin, make sure you leave some of the white membrane on the fruit. The white membrane contains the bioflavanoids. The bioflavanoids help the body absorb and use Vitamin C.

Food Pyramid
My Pyramid Plan
9/14/07
This plan is a 3200 calorie food pattern. It is based on average needs for someone like you. (A 18 year old male, 6 feet 0 inches tall, 198 pounds, physically active more than 60 minutes a day.) Your food needs also depend on your rate of growth and other factors. See a health care provider who can track your height and weight over time to identify your specific needs.
Grains 10 ounces. Vegetables 4 cups. Fruits 2.5 cups. Milk 3 cups. Meat&Beans 7 ounces.

Juicing Project Passion Cocktail the followingjuicing project will contain the following
6 strawberries
1.5 large chuck pineapple
1.5 bunch black grapes

This juice will be good for many things the strawberries will be good for helping,Acne
Constipation, Fluid Retention,Gout,Kidneys and weight loss. Strawberries are a good source of
Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin C.
The Pineapple is traditionally used for Digestive Problems, Gout, Inflammation, Sciatica
Weight Loss. Pineapple is a good source of Chlorine, Phosphorus, Potassium,Sodium
Sulfur. The grapes will be good because they are traditionally used for lots of things such as
Anemia, Cancer, Constipation, Gout , Hemorrhoids, Indigestion , Kidneys, Liver
Nervous System Relaxer, Skin Disorders, Weight Loss.

Vegetables. What counts as a cup of vegetables?
In general, 1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables or vegetable juice, or 2 cups of raw leafy greens can be considered as 1 cup from the vegetable group. The chart lists specific amounts count as 1 cup of vegetables (in some cases equivalents for ½ cup are also shown) towards your recommended intake:

Why is it important to eat vegetables?
Eating vegetables provides health benefits — people who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Vegetables provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body.

For the best nutritional value:
Select vegetables with more potassium often, such as sweetpotatoes, white potatoes, white beans, tomato products (paste, sauce, and juice), beet greens, soybeans, lima beans, winter squash, spinach, lentils, kidney beans, and split peas.