Give Your Food some Graditude

Hanley 1

Shannon Hanley

Mr. Bursch

Honors Biology

21 November 2012

Give your food some gratitude

Dear Turkey,

It has only been a year but has felt like an eternity. I look forward to eating the sumptuous dinner that only comes once a year. You bring so much happiness to my family and I with your luscious and mouth watering taste. Every year I can't get enough of your delicious goodness that I become quickly filled and cannot move. You offer me so much. Your protein helps build and maintain my bones, muscles, and skin and provides the amino acids that my body cannot produce for its own. Thank you for your carbohydrates that help provide energy especially for my brain and nervous system. The Iron you give to my body so generously aids me in making hemoglobin and myoglobin, otherwise I would not receive oxygen in my blood and muscles. The unsaturated fats that you contain helps to keep my EDL cholesterol down. The zinc I consume assists in body's development and healing as well as my sense of taste and smell which are very important for a Thanksgiving meal. One of the most important vitamins you provide is vitamin C which helps to protect me against free radicals. Thank you so much for everything you give each year. Until next Thanksgiving, I will be waiting.

                                                           Sincerely,

                                                                 Shannon

 

Food Gratitude (Pumpkin Pie) Letter

Dear Pumpkin Pie,

  What would a Thanksgiving dinner be without you? You provide an extreme amount of Folate, Protein, and Vitamin A. I couldn't help but notice your spectacular daily values of Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin C, Pantothenic Acid, and Riboflavin.You fill me with amazing percentages of Potassium and Carbohydrates as well. The Folate you contain maintains my cells and protects me from heart disease, deppression, and even cancer! Your Protein helps me build muscles, promotes brain function, cell regeneration, healthier skin and hair and you even increase my immune function. Now your Vitamin A treats my vision, aiding in cell differentiation, boosting my immune system, and helping with reproduction and growth of my body. The Vitamin K you have helps my body not bruise and/or bleed excessively, you also complete some absorption of calcium. With the Iron you contain makes transportation of oxygen, energy production, fighting against infections and production of vital hormones seem easy. Now moving on to the incredible values of Vitmin C you contain, formation and maintenance of connective tissue, amino acid metabolism and protection from chemicals becomes a daily task. I had never understood how vital Pantothenic Acid was to my energy production.  Because of your Riboflavin I can have fuel for growth, combat free radicals, prevent chronic disease, and aid production of red blood cells. The Potassium you hold powers that decrease blood pressure and you are involved in nerve function and muscle control. Finally I'm mesmerized by the value of your carbohydrates for they regulate the amount of sugar in my blood, provide nutrients for the healthy bacteria digesting food, assist in absorption of calcium, and lower cholesterol levels.

                        Sincerely,
                 Francisca Fazzio

Eggs by Louis Pelletier

Dear Eggs,

          I thank you for the nice amount of protien you give me. I eat you every day I have a test,

because you bost my brain power. Except for meats you have the most amout of protien for amount

 of food. You also provide a good source of potasium, calcium, and folate for A good digestive

system, strong bones, and to help maintain new cells respectively. You also go great with cheese,

bacon, and potatoes.

Thank you,

Louis Pelletier