Friday, August 29, 2008
Website Review for Food and Nutrition (Zila)
How many times have we heard the cliched phrase: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"? This website on Washington Apples (http://www.bestapples.com/) has all the daily information you need about these famous fruit. It has 'Apple Info', 'Healthy Living', 'Recipes', 'Just for Kids' right at your fingertips!
Oh and if you mouse-over the icons at the bottom of the page, a 'crunch' sound can be heard. It's so cute!! (Not to mention mouth-watering!! =) )
Apple Info
Apple Varieties
Did you know that there are more than 10 apple varieties? They have names such as the ever-popular Fuji, Granny Smith and also lesser popular ones such as Ambrosia and Pacific Rose. Amazing isn't it?
Usage Chart
It also provides a useful usage chart so that we may suit the type of apples for a particular recipe.
Other Apple Information
This site also has information on how to choose and care for apples and others such as the strictly regulated use of pesticides for the growing of apples. Frequently Asked Questions on the organic Washington apples are also available. It's really interesting because I never knew there were so many things for a company to claim their products are 'organic'.
Healthy Living
And when it comes to the ever-cliched phrase above, apples really are that nutritious!
Its nutrients help-
"Lower blood cholesterol, improved bowel function, reduced risk of stroke, prostate cancer, type II diabetes and asthma. The disease-fighting profile of apples provides a multitude of health benefits, including a potential decreased risk of cancer and heart disease. Several recent studies suggest apples may provide a "whole-body" health benefit. A number of components in apples, most notably fiber and phytonutrients have been found in studies to lower blood cholesterol and improve bowel function, and may be associated with a reduced risk of ischemic heart disease, stroke, prostate cancer, type II diabetes and asthma. Preliminary research from Finland indicates diets with the highest intake of apple phytonutrients were associated with a 46 percent reduction in the incidence of lung cancer. Findings indicate that two apples a day or 12 ounces of 100% apple juice reduced the damaging effects of the "bad" LDL cholesterol.
- Interpoma 2002 Conference, Bolzano, Italy
- Dianne Hyson, Ph.D., M.S., R.D., University of California-Davis"
- Dianne Hyson, Ph.D., M.S., R.D., University of California-Davis"
So I guess it is true that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, excecpt we don't really eat apples everyday, do we?
And remember Metabolic Syndrome? 'Apparently "adults who eat apples and applesauce and drink apple juice have a significantly reduced risk of metabolic syndrome". It also goes on explaining in great lengths the benefits of apples in preventing diseases such as colon cancer (with its high amount of dietary fibre), respiratory diseases, heart diseases and strokes, memory loss and it also helps with weight loss.
The 3-Apple-a-day Plan
This wonderful site also tells us of Tammi Flynn, who with interest in food and health, becomes a group fitness instruction and personal trainer and develops this plan. She introduced the plan to one of her clients and...... the client actually lost 1% of her body fat in just ONE WEEK! I'm starting to fall in love with apples all over again!!
The page has a link to Tammi Flynn's website. It's pretty interesting too! Check it out!
Recipes
Recipes are also given to create apple dishes, which I think is really smart especially to get kids to eat more fruit!
clicking onto these will lead to more recipes
Just for Kids
This website is also useful for those teaching in primary schools. It is a good way to introduce basic nutrition knowledge to them. It has a great intro with animation and sounds which will really engage the students.
Crispy's Kitchen
It has really simple, easy-to-do recipes for kids to have a wholesome, hands-on learning experience. I know I would enjoy it.
Kid's Eye View
It's a contest page for kids to take part in-
"Enter to win a free Washington apple tee shirt by telling us why Washington apples are so great to eat and healthy for you. Using your best grammar and writing skills, and no more than 200 words, be creative and your story may be published on the Washington apple website for all of your friends to see!"
It has suggested topics to help the kids to write. It features current and previous winners which would really excite the kids when theirs get chosen and featured on the webpage. I think it's really great.
The Just For Kids site also has Fun Facts, Games & Activities and also Teacher's Corner which has interesting stuff such as crossword puzzles, word searches, colouring pages and information on apples which they could use in their teaching material.
Overall
I think it's a really great site to use for teaching because of its endless information, which are presented in a fun and user-friendly method, especially the Teacher's Corner. I would definitely recommend this site to those teaching in both primary and secondary schools.
The only downside is that it is totally american-based.
Ratings for Washington Apples: 4.5/5!!!!! =)
Labels: food and nutrition
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