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We can't control what goes into our food but we can control what we consume!

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We can't control what goes into our food but we can control what we consume!

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The average weight of an american women today is the same average weight of a man in the 1960s...(ranging around 200 pounds). Although weight doesn't necessarily matter when you bring in the factors of muscle mass, which weighs heavier than fat.

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 Why was America so skinny in the 1980s and earlier? 

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 Why was America so skinny in the 1980s and earlier? 

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-There was a study performed in 2006 where a person ate the same amount of calories, and took in the same quantities of macronutrients like protein and fat, and exercising the same amount as a person of the same age did in 1988. People today are about 10 percent heavier than people were in the 1980s, even if they follow the exact same diet and exercise plans.
-You’d have to eat even less and exercise more, to prevent gaining weight. This shows there are other specific changes contributing to the largeness of America beyond just diet and exercise.”

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First, people are exposed to more chemicals that might be "weight-gain inducing"!!!
-pesticides
-flame retardants
-substances in food packaging

These all might be altering our hormonal processes and tweaking the way our bodies put on and maintain weight.
Companies are cheating America's health by using cheaper products/ingredients(usually made of chemicals #fakefood) instead of paying the price for real nutritious food!

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Well...they actually have a chemical in them that are banned in most countries except for the U.S. 

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Well...they actually have a chemical in them that are banned in most countries except for the U.S. 

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Doritos say "Non-GMO" but really the have genetically modified corn. This corn is processed at high temperatures in something that is known as limewater solution. This process is supposed to rearrange the proteins and become better quality proteins when in fact this procedure decreases the nutritional value.

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Nope, it contains BVO!!!   (Brominated Vegetable Oil)                          used to make food dye stick to liquid.                   

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Nope, it contains BVO!!!   (Brominated Vegetable Oil)                          used to make food dye stick to liquid.                   

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Found in: several sports drinks and some sodas, including citrus sodas, to protect flavor

Why it's dangerous: this involves using Bromine which is a flame retardant if you didn't know...yum. Excessive consumption of BVO can lead to organ damage, heart disease, reproductive damage and behavioral problems.

Where it's banned: more than 100 countries...except the U.S.  :)

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Sweet Corn, Canola, Sugar Beets, Papayas, Squash, Arctic Apples

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Sweet Corn, Canola, Sugar Beets, Papayas, Squash, Arctic Apples

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GMO- Genetically Modified Organism
-These new creations we call food have been made and or altered in a lab not from the earth...saying that, DNA from genetically modified crops can be transferred into humans who eat them.
-New study links GMOs to gluten disorders that affect 18 million Americans
-This technology is fairly new and there's not enough information on them for how many problems they cause...don't trust them
-Yet there everywhere.

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Always uses azodicarbonamide! Used to bleach flour, plastic, and induces asthma as an added bonus.

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Always uses azodicarbonamide! Used to bleach flour, plastic, and induces asthma as an added bonus.

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Found in: breads, frozen dinners, boxed pasta mixes, and packaged baked goods

Why it's dangerous: used to bleach both flour and foamed plastic (yoga mats and the soles of sneakers)

Where it's banned: Australia, the U.K., and most European countries

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Why you should say no:
-They contain 10 grams of sugar in 1 cup(no one only eats 1cup)... your daily intake should be no more than 25!
-Red 40 (artificial coloring)...known to be cancerous and carcinogenic
-most dyes cause cell deterioration

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Kraft, Cereal, Gatorade, Candy, Jello, Gasoline, Tar...-wait what??

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Kraft, Cereal, Gatorade, Candy, Jello, Gasoline, Tar...-wait what??

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Dyes might make your food look pretty, but they're made from chemicals derived from petroleum, and in case you didn't know, that's also used to make gasoline, diesel, and tar. If it fuels your car, it shouldn't fuel you!!

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Found in: Practically everything we eat: cake mixes, sports drinks, cheese, candy, and even MACARONI AND CHEESE.

1. Blue #1 food coloring

2. Blue # 2 food coloring

3. Yellow # 5 food coloring

4. Yellow # 6 food coloring

5. Red #40 food coloring
Why it's Dangerous: Artificial dyes have been linked to brain cancer, nerve-cell deterioration, and hyperactivity in children, just to name a few.

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Great alternative to Kraft Mac and Cheese!!

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Great alternative to Kraft Mac and Cheese!!

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It's made with organic pasta and actual cheese! No preservatives and artificial dyes...and honestly it tastes better.

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Oops sorry...They are filled with harmful preservatives, sodium, and fat. Some of the spices with the “seasonings” blend can cause stomach irritation, burning in the throat, diarrhea, and indigestion. The high sodium and MSG content in Takis are a big area of concern.

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Oops sorry...They are filled with harmful preservatives, sodium, and fat. Some of the spices with the “seasonings” blend can cause stomach irritation, burning in the throat, diarrhea, and indigestion. The high sodium and MSG content in Takis are a big area of concern.

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-It does contain hot chili that can literally burn the lining of the esophagus, stomach and intestines! Anything that can hurt the lining can eventually cause internal problems.
-Takis website doesn't even list their nutritional information on their website...

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If it's fat-free its definitely not Olestra-free! Lower calorie counts aren't always worth it!

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If it's fat-free its definitely not Olestra-free! Lower calorie counts aren't always worth it!

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Found in: fat-free potato chips, french fries, gummy bears, and tons more
Why it's dangerous: fun side effects include cramps and leaky bowels(diarrhea)   It also inhibits your body's ability to absorb vitamins.
Where it's banned: U.K. and Canada

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Clean Eating Ideas for you picky eaters...

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Clean Eating Ideas for you picky eaters...

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Breakfast:

Whole grain toast or pita bread + peanut butter (or other nut/seed butter of choice); sliced fruit; glass of milk

Plain yogurt + honey/maple syrup to sweeten (as necessary); topped with homemade granola + fresh berries

Eggs (scrambled, hardboiled, fried in a little bit of butter) + mini whole wheat bagel + butter or cheese melted on top; fruit on the side

Oatmeal with peanut butter and honey stirred in (optional) + berries on top

Almond butter for dipping with apple slices; cheese cubes (or an organic cheese stick) on the side

Lunch:

Whole Wheat PB&J: spread whole wheat bread with peanut butter and all-fruit jam, sliced banana, or mashed berries

Grilled Cheese Squares: place slices of organic cheese in between whole grain bread that has been spread with butter or coconut oil; toast in a skillet until melted and golden brown

Hummus + Whole Wheat Pita for dipping; fruit and veggies on the side

Buffalo Cauliflower(THIS IS AMAZING)

Snack:

Protein bites

Ants on a log

Fro yo bites

Peanut butter yogurt dip with fresh fruit

Asian chicken lettuce wraps

Peanut butter banana cup

Baked fruit/vegetable chips

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INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

3 tsp. baking powder

2 tbsp. light brown sugar

1 tsp. kosher salt

3/4 c. whole milk

1/2 c. sour cream

2 large eggs

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1 banana, sliced into coins

Butter, for cooking

Vegan alt.
INGREDIENTS:

1 c. all-purpose flour

1 tbsp. granulated sugar

1 tbsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. almond milk (or any other non-dairy milk)

2 tbsp. coconut oil

Vegetable or coconut oil, for frying

Maple syrup, for serving

Fresh fruit, for serving (optional)

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Sweet Potatoes chips is a great alternative for your Doritos and Takis.
INGREDIENTS
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Slice up your sweet potato into finger-sized fries
Place the potato slices in a mixing bowl, along with the oil, salt, pepper and paprika.
Toss to coat. (This step is optional. You DO NOT have to use anything to coat the chips.)
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange the potatoes on the baking sheet, and bake for about 35 minutes.
And eat your delicious chips!

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Ingredients

3/4 cup chocolate chips

1 medium banana, peeled and sliced into 16 rounds

1/4 cup all-natural peanut butter

1 tablespoon melted coconut oil

16 baking cups

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                                Why It's So Important To Eat Healthy 

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                                Why It's So Important To Eat Healthy 

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Clean eating is very important in keeping a strong, healthy body. Food is our source of energy and nutrients for growth and repair. Benefits of eating healthy include maintaining a healthy weight, disease prevention, and overall quality of life such as mood and cognition. Reading labels and having the knowledge in what is admitted into your system is crucial in fueling your body in the best way possible especially now a days in our selection of food.

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                                     Solutions In Eating Healthy 

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                                     Solutions In Eating Healthy 

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"Go green. Choosing organic foods or, even better, shopping at the local farmers market will cut down on the chemical exposure and processing of your food.

Read product labels. Spend time reading labels when choosing foods, household cleaners, shampoos, soaps and cosmetics. Avoid products with a lengthy chemical list and be on the lookout for the most common culprits of bodily harm, like parabens, ingredients ending in “-eth,” sodium lauryl or laureth sulfate, triclosan and triethanolamine (TEA).

Exercise. Physical activity can help your child with weight management and further reduce exposure to hormones."

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How does one not poison their body you ask...?

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How does one not poison their body you ask...?

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-Easy...In most cases, the less ingredients on the label, the better the food is for you and if you cannot pronounce an ingredient on the label, put it back on the shelf!
-Stay away from processed foods, you will have more energy and your skin/body will thank you. It takes longer for your immune system to sort the ingredients from processed "foods"
-Taking a little time to make food at home goes a long way!!
-You make all of the foods we've mentioned at home that are way better for you!

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Organic and wholesome ingredients can make the best foods you have ever tasted...these include brownies my friends when made right :)

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How This Connects To Muckraking in Progressive Era  

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How This Connects To Muckraking in Progressive Era  

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During the Progressive Era, Upton Sinclair wrote The Jungle about the horrors about a meatpacking plant in Chicago. He exposed the issues in hopes for a change which soon was accomplished when Congress passed the Pure Food and Drug Act as well as the Meat Inspection Act. This was one of the first times the government had become involved with the production of food. This relates to modern day because it's not only the government's' job to provide safe and clean food but also our job to make sure the food we eat is vital for a healthy, stable lifestyle.

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As dancers we find it so important in fueling our bodies with healthy food to prepare ourselves for long days on intense schedules. We feel if we can help others learn about the food being put into their bodies, that this can help with a healthier lifestyle.

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