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Sunday, December 21, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Reasons to go vegetarian
1.) Weight control
Generally, vegetarians maintain a lower and healthier body weight than non vegetarians (meat eaters). This is because vegetarian do not consume meats which means their intake of fiber will be high & fat intake will be low.
2.) No meat, no protein ?
When plants are taken in combination forms, protein produced is adequate to meet our daily requirements;
Comparison of meat & plant based of their nutritional value:
Broiled Steak (6-ounce = 170.1 g)
Protein (g)= 38
Fats (g)= 44
Salmon (6-ounce = 170.1 g)
Protein (g)= 34
Fats (g)= 8
One cup of Lentils
Protein (g)= 18
Fats (g)= 1
Vegetable provide healthful fiber and micronutrients, which are not available in meat. Besides bean & legumes, there are a lot of vegetables which provide protein, such as broccoli, spinach, cabbage, eggplant, petai and seaweeds. One cup of cooked spinach provides 5g of protein. Incorporating a wide selection of vegetables in different colours in each meal not only can stimulate appetite, they can also provide excellent health benefits !
3.) Health effects for over intake of protein.
Over intake of protein offers no benefits and may pose health risks. High-protein diets have been implicated in several chronic diseases which include heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity and kidney stones.
According to Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNI) for Malaysian, protein intake per day is listed below.
Women (19- 59 years) = 55 g
Men (19- 59 years) = 62 g
Example of a meat lover's diet
Let’s say in the morning, you take a plate of nasi lemak with a piece of fried chicken.
Then lunch time, you take a beef burger with medium sized French fries.
During your dinner time, you take a plate of fried rice with chicken breast
Total protein intake:
One plate of nasi lemak (230 g) = 9.7
One piece of fried chicken (120 g) = 20.20
Beef burger (104 g) = 12.8
French fries (116 g) = 4.9
One plate of fried rice (392 g) = 28.2
One piece of chicken breast (127 g) = 32.20
Total = 108 g of protein
As you can see, that person has over consumed protein which has almost exceeded twice the amount in RNI. So do not think that eating a lot of meats is good for your body.
4.) Help to reduce global warming.
Did you know that a Cow emits 3,500 kg of methane gas per year ?
Our meal choices have direct consequences for the climate.
*Measurements are in kg of carbon dioxide equivalent.
Methane is bad to our atmosphere because methane can trap about 21 times more heat than carbon dioxide.
When the earth temperature rises by another 3-5 °C, The Arctic and Antarctic will begin to melt resulting in massive flood, hence, disappearance of many lands around the globe. When sea level rises by one metre height, one third of Shanghai will sink under the sea. Half of Bangladesh rice field will be covered by sea, and 40 million people would be displaced…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf-WHTFR3Is
5.) Choosing meat over veggies to avoid pesticides ?
In fact, researches revealed that the agricultural chemical residues accumulated in livestock are 13 Times higher than in conventional vegetables !
Various drugs are used in the conventional livestock industry, such as antibiotics (to treat illnesses and promote growth); steroids (to build up bulk & weight); tranquilisers (for anti-stress) and the animals are commonly given feed mixture which is contaminated with chemical residues. Studies also show that just before and during the agony of being slaughtered, the terrified animal will release toxins thus poisoning the entire carcass.
6.) Make no bones about eggs !
High production hens often suffered from osteoporosis because their structural bone is mobilized throughout the laying period in order to contribute to the formation of eggshell.
Hen normally lays 20 eggs a year but the egg-laying hen nowadays is forced to lay 300 eggs a year ! Although chickens can live for 5-7 years, hens raised for their eggs are exhausted and their egg production begins to wane when they are about 2 years old. When this happens, they are slaughtered.
Actually we can easily get egg nutrients from various sources such as soy products, bean , legumes, green leafy vegetables, nuts & seeds & whole grains.
If becoming a full vegetarian is hard, you can always choose to become part time vegetarian. Like me ... hehe
Generally, vegetarians maintain a lower and healthier body weight than non vegetarians (meat eaters). This is because vegetarian do not consume meats which means their intake of fiber will be high & fat intake will be low.
2.) No meat, no protein ?
When plants are taken in combination forms, protein produced is adequate to meet our daily requirements;
Comparison of meat & plant based of their nutritional value:
Broiled Steak (6-ounce = 170.1 g)
Protein (g)= 38
Fats (g)= 44
Salmon (6-ounce = 170.1 g)
Protein (g)= 34
Fats (g)= 8
One cup of Lentils
Protein (g)= 18
Fats (g)= 1
Vegetable provide healthful fiber and micronutrients, which are not available in meat. Besides bean & legumes, there are a lot of vegetables which provide protein, such as broccoli, spinach, cabbage, eggplant, petai and seaweeds. One cup of cooked spinach provides 5g of protein. Incorporating a wide selection of vegetables in different colours in each meal not only can stimulate appetite, they can also provide excellent health benefits !
3.) Health effects for over intake of protein.
Over intake of protein offers no benefits and may pose health risks. High-protein diets have been implicated in several chronic diseases which include heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity and kidney stones.
According to Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNI) for Malaysian, protein intake per day is listed below.
Women (19- 59 years) = 55 g
Men (19- 59 years) = 62 g
Example of a meat lover's diet
Let’s say in the morning, you take a plate of nasi lemak with a piece of fried chicken.
Then lunch time, you take a beef burger with medium sized French fries.
During your dinner time, you take a plate of fried rice with chicken breast
Total protein intake:
One plate of nasi lemak (230 g) = 9.7
One piece of fried chicken (120 g) = 20.20
Beef burger (104 g) = 12.8
French fries (116 g) = 4.9
One plate of fried rice (392 g) = 28.2
One piece of chicken breast (127 g) = 32.20
Total = 108 g of protein
As you can see, that person has over consumed protein which has almost exceeded twice the amount in RNI. So do not think that eating a lot of meats is good for your body.
4.) Help to reduce global warming.
Did you know that a Cow emits 3,500 kg of methane gas per year ?
Our meal choices have direct consequences for the climate.
*Measurements are in kg of carbon dioxide equivalent.Methane is bad to our atmosphere because methane can trap about 21 times more heat than carbon dioxide.
When the earth temperature rises by another 3-5 °C, The Arctic and Antarctic will begin to melt resulting in massive flood, hence, disappearance of many lands around the globe. When sea level rises by one metre height, one third of Shanghai will sink under the sea. Half of Bangladesh rice field will be covered by sea, and 40 million people would be displaced…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf-WHTFR3Is
5.) Choosing meat over veggies to avoid pesticides ?
In fact, researches revealed that the agricultural chemical residues accumulated in livestock are 13 Times higher than in conventional vegetables !
Various drugs are used in the conventional livestock industry, such as antibiotics (to treat illnesses and promote growth); steroids (to build up bulk & weight); tranquilisers (for anti-stress) and the animals are commonly given feed mixture which is contaminated with chemical residues. Studies also show that just before and during the agony of being slaughtered, the terrified animal will release toxins thus poisoning the entire carcass.
6.) Make no bones about eggs !
High production hens often suffered from osteoporosis because their structural bone is mobilized throughout the laying period in order to contribute to the formation of eggshell.
Hen normally lays 20 eggs a year but the egg-laying hen nowadays is forced to lay 300 eggs a year ! Although chickens can live for 5-7 years, hens raised for their eggs are exhausted and their egg production begins to wane when they are about 2 years old. When this happens, they are slaughtered.
Actually we can easily get egg nutrients from various sources such as soy products, bean , legumes, green leafy vegetables, nuts & seeds & whole grains.
If becoming a full vegetarian is hard, you can always choose to become part time vegetarian. Like me ... hehe
So at least you make the effort to cut down your meat intake.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Last semester (May-Aug 08)
Last semester was the most hectic life...
everyday busy with college works (lab reports, assignments, exams.... ) until i have to reject my gathering with friends which has made me felt bad....
the worst part is i have to wake up at 5.30am for 4 days a week...... this is due to my morning class at 8am.. so around 6am i have to start travel by lrt .....
some people asked why i don't move out and stay around college ....
hrm... actually there are some reasons that i dont want to move out ...
Reasons :
1. have to eat outside food everyday..... not so healthy & i will miss my mum's cooking...haha
2. have to buy a laptop
3. have to spent money on rental
4. lazy to shift my things (clothes, beds,& so on.......)
Thank god.... this coming semester (which will be start today) don't have 8 am class.... yeah... no more 5.30am wake up call....
sighed >.< i only have 1 week holiday for this time ...... somemore it was a sick holiday.... coz i was sicked after my final exam and i was sicked for a week.... so my vacation also failed
guess what... it is hard to get recover when the weather is cold especially you have a flu...
my Advice: dont get sick during raining seasons...
everyday busy with college works (lab reports, assignments, exams.... ) until i have to reject my gathering with friends which has made me felt bad....
the worst part is i have to wake up at 5.30am for 4 days a week...... this is due to my morning class at 8am.. so around 6am i have to start travel by lrt .....
some people asked why i don't move out and stay around college ....
hrm... actually there are some reasons that i dont want to move out ...
Reasons :
1. have to eat outside food everyday..... not so healthy & i will miss my mum's cooking...haha
2. have to buy a laptop
3. have to spent money on rental
4. lazy to shift my things (clothes, beds,& so on.......)
Thank god.... this coming semester (which will be start today) don't have 8 am class.... yeah... no more 5.30am wake up call....
sighed >.< i only have 1 week holiday for this time ...... somemore it was a sick holiday.... coz i was sicked after my final exam and i was sicked for a week.... so my vacation also failed
guess what... it is hard to get recover when the weather is cold especially you have a flu...
my Advice: dont get sick during raining seasons...
Monday, August 4, 2008
Vegetarian
Do you think becoming a vegetarian is simple as it seems ?
Of course not. If you eat vegetables daily, you wont get healthy because you will lack of some essential nutrients from time to time. Therefore, i choose to become a flexitarian which also known as "semi vegetarian". Semi vegetarian is a person who eats less meat than the average person. I take vegetarian meals whenever i have the options.... i dont feel sad or disappointing if i cant eat meat for the whole day... But i will feel guilt if i eat too much of meats... This situation has happened on me.
One day, there was a family dinner and my uncles kept on ordered meat dishes & deep fry dishes. i have no choice but to eat it ... After the dinner, i was thinking ..."OMG i have killed alot of the innocence animals" & i felt so guilt.... >.<
I also feel sad for the Dodo in Mauritius. Dodo was a flightless bird endemic. But because human found out that Dodo's meat was tasty, they kept on consume it & eventually it became extinction.
Every living creature has the right to stay on this planet !! So dont simply kill them and eat them whenever you like ....
Of course not. If you eat vegetables daily, you wont get healthy because you will lack of some essential nutrients from time to time. Therefore, i choose to become a flexitarian which also known as "semi vegetarian". Semi vegetarian is a person who eats less meat than the average person. I take vegetarian meals whenever i have the options.... i dont feel sad or disappointing if i cant eat meat for the whole day... But i will feel guilt if i eat too much of meats... This situation has happened on me.
One day, there was a family dinner and my uncles kept on ordered meat dishes & deep fry dishes. i have no choice but to eat it ... After the dinner, i was thinking ..."OMG i have killed alot of the innocence animals" & i felt so guilt.... >.<
I also feel sad for the Dodo in Mauritius. Dodo was a flightless bird endemic. But because human found out that Dodo's meat was tasty, they kept on consume it & eventually it became extinction.
Every living creature has the right to stay on this planet !! So dont simply kill them and eat them whenever you like ....
Friday, August 1, 2008
Mouth.
Do you know that our mouth can help people and harm people as well ?
Take an example, A child who retook the exam and still got bad results.. His mother was very angry & disappointed. She said this to his son : "You are useless person, you should jump into the river". The river was beside their house. Guess what happened to the child ?? Next day, that child really jumped into the river & died. After that, the mother felt very sad & regretted for saying these things to her son yesterday...
From this situation, we can reflect that when we got very mad at someone, sometimes we tend to say something very bad to that person. But did u know that sometimes these bad words can stay in their heart forever & they might remember it for the rest of their life... It really hurts & it also annoys.
Ok can the mouth help people ? Of course it can help. Give you a example that has happened to me. After a trip to China, my uncle went through my trip photos & gave this comment : May be she has some hidden artistic talent yet to be discovered. How would you feel if a good photographer comment this to you ? Of course i feel happy & it really motivates me to step into the photography world. After that, i slowly gain passion for photography. I'm really grateful to my uncle for helping me to discover my hidden talent.
In conclusion, we must use our mouth wisely so that we can avoid things that will make us regret after that.
Take an example, A child who retook the exam and still got bad results.. His mother was very angry & disappointed. She said this to his son : "You are useless person, you should jump into the river". The river was beside their house. Guess what happened to the child ?? Next day, that child really jumped into the river & died. After that, the mother felt very sad & regretted for saying these things to her son yesterday...
From this situation, we can reflect that when we got very mad at someone, sometimes we tend to say something very bad to that person. But did u know that sometimes these bad words can stay in their heart forever & they might remember it for the rest of their life... It really hurts & it also annoys.
Ok can the mouth help people ? Of course it can help. Give you a example that has happened to me. After a trip to China, my uncle went through my trip photos & gave this comment : May be she has some hidden artistic talent yet to be discovered. How would you feel if a good photographer comment this to you ? Of course i feel happy & it really motivates me to step into the photography world. After that, i slowly gain passion for photography. I'm really grateful to my uncle for helping me to discover my hidden talent.
In conclusion, we must use our mouth wisely so that we can avoid things that will make us regret after that.
Friday, July 25, 2008
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