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Conclusion

Posted on March 9, 2012 by youngblutt

Well, thanks for taking the journey with me through this deconstruction of food. In the article, The Oil We Eat, Richard Manning states, “Agriculture in this country is not about food; it’s about commodities that require the outlay of still more … Continue reading →

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#6 – Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce with White Tuna

Posted on March 8, 2012 by youngblutt

Tonight, the kids eat pizza; I opt for something higher in protein and finer.  Now, before you condemn this combination, try it.  Tuna – 120g portion/ 140 Calories Consumed Beans in Tomato Sauce – 375g portion/ 480 Calories Consumed My … Continue reading →

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#5 – Smoked Salmon and Almonds

Posted on March 8, 2012 by youngblutt

It’s lunch time!  My plan is to get some healthy fats into my system.  I begin with some almonds and smoked salmon.  I munch these foods greedily as I begin my studies for the day. Almonds – 42g portion/ 243 … Continue reading →

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#4 – Protein Shake

Posted on March 8, 2012 by youngblutt

After breakfast it’s off to the gym for a workout.  Once that is complete, I make my way back home to enjoy the benefits of a protein shake.  The shake consists of Ultimate Nutrition Whey Protein, Natrel 1% Organic Milk, … Continue reading →

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#3 – Tim Horton’s Ground Coffee and Redpath Brown Sugar

Posted on March 8, 2012 by youngblutt

“Joy in the task of coffee” – Anais Nin Coffee brews while I eat my cereal and get the kids dressed for school.                                 Brown Sugar … Continue reading →

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#2 – Natrel Organic 1% Milk

Posted on March 7, 2012 by youngblutt

I pour some milk all over my cereal. 1% Milk – 250ml portion/110 Calories Consumed The ingredients list is short, containing only partly skimmed milk and some added vitamins.  Nothing outstanding here, so let’s consider the on-farm processes of milk-making. … Continue reading →

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#1 – Kelloggs All Bran

Posted on March 7, 2012 by youngblutt

Good Morning! The sun is shining, the kids are awake and now it’s time to sit down to a nice bowl of high fiber cereal.  Today’s choice…. All Bran – 50 gram Portion/ 125 Calories Consumed Let’s take a look … Continue reading →

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INTRODUCTION

Posted on March 7, 2012 by youngblutt

Welcome friends.  Today I will attempt to deconstruct the food that I consume to the respective sources that transform them from solar energy into the delicious edibles that make up my meals. We’ll begin by breaking down each meal into … Continue reading →

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