Annotated Bibliography
Interview with Vegetarian/Pescatarian by Melissa Reynolds
I interviewed Lisa Cole, a former vegetarian and a current pescatarian. She had to include fish into her diet because of some health concerns her doctor had for her. It is good that Lisa has fish in her diet because she doesn't take vitamins that will give her the nutrients needed if not supplied by a food source. Lisa has been a vegetarian/pescatarian for 2 years but she said she never really cared for chicken or meat so it was easy for her to make the official change. She plans on always having this diet liefestyle and says if she ever does want
to include meat in her diet again that it won't be a lot of meat.
Interview with Omnivore (Average Meat Eater) By Elisabeth Giovene
I interviewed Joseph Giovene on his lifestyle as an omnivore. Joseph's eating habits, "(or food habits) refers to the why and how Joseph eats." The website Faqs.org gave me information as to why Joseph eats the food he does, and with whom he eats the food with. Faqs.org and myself also bring awareness to the way in which a person (Joseph), "obtains, stores, uses, and discards food." Since the choice to eat meat, or sustain from eating meat, is eliminated by the usual control of parents at a young age, eating meat can become a satisfying, enjoyable habit (as it became for Joseph Giovene). Whether a person eats meat for religious purposes, or because they believe it is part of a well-balanced diet, or both, does not make it reasonable for an outsider to assume this person disagrees with the actions of many vegetarians, in their movement to end animal cruelty. There exists omnivores aware of the misconceptions which spin their web around the food industry, but such negative claims against the food
industry often aren't enough to end this battle because too many people enjoy their meat and may consciously avoid the attainment of such negative knowledge. Others may be ill-informed about the industry, but whether a person chooses to continue their diet as an omnivore due to habit, religion, or a healthy diet doesn't matter; there is still a demand for meat and there always will be so long as people turn the other cheek. This is not to say a person can't be a meat eater and feel as though the animals should be treated humanely.
Interview with a Former Vegetarian by Greg Silber
I interviewed Kat Masterson, who recently, after spendingalmost four years as a vegetarian, than a pescatarian, recently became a full-fledgedomnivore once again. Even so, she claims that here core ideological valuesremain the same, and that she still puts a great deal of effort into health andnutrition. While she no longer feels that the removal of meat from her dietwould significantly change the industry’s practice, she does attempt to buyfrom companies that treat animals ethically, and wishes that the rest of theindustry would do the same. We also discussed the problems that Americans facewhen choosing foods, as well as the problems that students face with schoolfoods. While Kat still remains sympathetic to vegans and vegetarians, she doubts that she will ever go back to that lifestyle again.
Interview with a group member, Sandy Hutchinson considering Vegetarianism
I interviewed Sandra Hutchinson someone who is considering changing her diet and also one of our group members. She decided to change her eating habits after watching the video Food Inc. She was disturbed by how people and companies can treat their animals with such disgrace and decided that she wanted to give this
diet a try. She started off slowly by changing certain foods from eating a yogurt instead of a beef jerkey. She is not officially labled as a vegetarian, an omnivore, or a pescatarian. She is someone who considers what she eats before
buying or eating it. She wants to know what is in her food, and she is someone who chose a new diet, and a new lifestyle.
Food Inc.
The move, Food Inc. affected our group so much that we decided to use it as part of for our Collaborative Project and research more about eating habits and different types of diets. One of group members, decided to completely change her diet after watching the movie and we have used her "experience" in our project. The movie made our group realize what is really in food and where it comes from. Our group took the initiative to help others and ourselves become more aware of the food they eat.
Berry, Wendell Pleasures of Eating
Wendell Berry, farmer and author of poetry, essays, and novels, addresses the question “what can city people do?” She responds, “Eat responsibility,” but continues with a stronger explanation by educating the people that we buy products through persuasion, without thought of price, or how fresh , pure, or clean it is, or whether or not it is free from harmful chemicals. Berry continues to explain the problems in the distance food travels, processed and/or precooked food, and it’s true nutritional value. She explains the problems behind the majority of farms, including treatment of animals and experience and education of workers. Food is an abstract idea to consumers as they fail to consider food outside the grocery market. She creates a list in how to eat responsibly; it includes: (1)growing a garden, (2) prepare your own food, (3) buy food close to home, (4) local farmers should take place of the produce section of your supermarket, (5) know about the industrial food production, (6) know about benefits of farming and gardening, and (7) learn about the history of life behind the food species. She concludes by noting pleasure is without ignorance and instead is the connection with our world.
This explanation is the reason I (Sandra Hutchinson) chose to consider a new lifestlye of eating, one Wendell Berry calls the "responsible" way. Once someone is educated on what really happens to our food, it is through their will whether or not they make a positive change. Ignorance of the topic is understood, however, once exposed to the information, we are apt to become part of the change. At least, I have, and I hope others do as well.
Pollan, Michael. The Omnivore's Dilemma
Before any education on America’s food industry, I ate dinner without any issues. Chicken, steak, ham, you name it, I ate it. After researching about America’s industrialized farms and slaughter houses, and seeing what is actually being done to our animals, it is no wonder Pollan’s question, “What should we have for dinner?” is one I have great difficulty answering. Now, there is confusion and anxiety in the choices of dinner for many people.
Pollan takes initiative to visit an Iowa farm to learn more about how the corn plant is prevalent in the American diet. He explains the negativity behind how farmers now rely on science to keep food lasting longer. He argues how we should support localized agriculture to reduce health and environmental issues. Pollan takes it a step farther by visiting a steer in a feedlot before it goes to the slaughterhouse. He notes that the unnatural corn-based diet creates poor nutrition of the meat we will eat as consumers. Also, mad-cow disease is caused by the largely overused antibiotics given to the cows that create drug- resistant microbes. This would not happen if cows lived the normal, natural life. Pollan continues by educating readers on organic farming and by taking them on a tour of Joel Salatin’s farm to show the benefits of highly qualified products. Finally, Pollan prepares an appropriate meal for dinner while considering the whether or not it is right to eat meat.
Vegetarian Vs Meat Eating: Statistics on Destruction of Body & Planet
The author of Vegetarian vs. Meat Eating argues instead of asking why should someone become a vegetarians they ask why not be a vegetarian? They list all the benefits of being a vegetarian, some of the reasons are health, animals, and the environment. They argue that improving your health and help the environment, and decreasing the suffering of animals should be more than enough to make someone want to become a vegetarian. The author does mention that it is a personal choice to decide how and what you eat but you should know what you are eating. The article says people might change their mind if they how bad meat is for you.
I agree with the author because if people really did know the ingredients or the treatment of the animals that were their food than maybe they would second think about their eating lifestyle. What you eat, is completely your
choice but it’s also your choice to know what is being done to your food.
Ashram, Atma The Many Advantages of Vegetarianism
This article discusses all the advantages of being a vegetarian. The author brings up myths about health risks of a vegetarian. Ashram, says that the lack of protein isn’t a concern because the meat brings worse elements into
your body such as fat and cholesterol. The author clarifies several myths that people would consider a disadvantage of being a vegetarian.
I think people don’t take the time to research the effects of being a vegetarian and they automatically assume the worst cases. It is important to know the truths about it, so that people who are vegetarian don’t get a bad name. People need to know what a myth is really and what isn’t. After reading this article I found that vegetarians get their necessary nutrients from other sources and aren’t living an unhealthy lifestyle.
Eating Habits by Judith Rodriguez
This article is about why people eat the things they eat and how people can eat the foods they eat. The author goes into details about how "learned behavior" is the reason we eat the way we do. The way people learn how to eat, whether its snacks, portion sizes , or a proper etiquette meals the way people will continue to eat. The author compares portion sizes from what is a healthy number to the number people eat. Eating Habits, is a good article to read to learn about the healthy ways of eating and to learn the proper proportions of food.
Healthy Eating Tips : Healthy Eating & Vegetables
Youtube Video, our group used for some basic information on different types of vegetables. It discusses the proper healthy amount of servings someone should eat in their diet. The video teaches different ways to use vegetables and fruits in our diet other than just eating it plan. This video is helpful to use when trying to use more healthy recipes with fruits and vegetables.
Eating a Healthy Diet by Ray Sahelian, M.D.
This article explains the benefits of the vegetarian diet, as well as it’s deficiencies that must be considered and adhered to. It is a great source that provides vegetarian restaurants and adds an Annotated Bibliography for readers to seek additional sources and learning material.
This source helps me (Sandra Hutchinson) and others who are considering a transition in diet, including eating healthy and respectfully. It also educates you on how to avoid becoming sick if you are, or become, someone who does not eat meat.
I interviewed Lisa Cole, a former vegetarian and a current pescatarian. She had to include fish into her diet because of some health concerns her doctor had for her. It is good that Lisa has fish in her diet because she doesn't take vitamins that will give her the nutrients needed if not supplied by a food source. Lisa has been a vegetarian/pescatarian for 2 years but she said she never really cared for chicken or meat so it was easy for her to make the official change. She plans on always having this diet liefestyle and says if she ever does want
to include meat in her diet again that it won't be a lot of meat.
Interview with Omnivore (Average Meat Eater) By Elisabeth Giovene
I interviewed Joseph Giovene on his lifestyle as an omnivore. Joseph's eating habits, "(or food habits) refers to the why and how Joseph eats." The website Faqs.org gave me information as to why Joseph eats the food he does, and with whom he eats the food with. Faqs.org and myself also bring awareness to the way in which a person (Joseph), "obtains, stores, uses, and discards food." Since the choice to eat meat, or sustain from eating meat, is eliminated by the usual control of parents at a young age, eating meat can become a satisfying, enjoyable habit (as it became for Joseph Giovene). Whether a person eats meat for religious purposes, or because they believe it is part of a well-balanced diet, or both, does not make it reasonable for an outsider to assume this person disagrees with the actions of many vegetarians, in their movement to end animal cruelty. There exists omnivores aware of the misconceptions which spin their web around the food industry, but such negative claims against the food
industry often aren't enough to end this battle because too many people enjoy their meat and may consciously avoid the attainment of such negative knowledge. Others may be ill-informed about the industry, but whether a person chooses to continue their diet as an omnivore due to habit, religion, or a healthy diet doesn't matter; there is still a demand for meat and there always will be so long as people turn the other cheek. This is not to say a person can't be a meat eater and feel as though the animals should be treated humanely.
Interview with a Former Vegetarian by Greg Silber
I interviewed Kat Masterson, who recently, after spendingalmost four years as a vegetarian, than a pescatarian, recently became a full-fledgedomnivore once again. Even so, she claims that here core ideological valuesremain the same, and that she still puts a great deal of effort into health andnutrition. While she no longer feels that the removal of meat from her dietwould significantly change the industry’s practice, she does attempt to buyfrom companies that treat animals ethically, and wishes that the rest of theindustry would do the same. We also discussed the problems that Americans facewhen choosing foods, as well as the problems that students face with schoolfoods. While Kat still remains sympathetic to vegans and vegetarians, she doubts that she will ever go back to that lifestyle again.
Interview with a group member, Sandy Hutchinson considering Vegetarianism
I interviewed Sandra Hutchinson someone who is considering changing her diet and also one of our group members. She decided to change her eating habits after watching the video Food Inc. She was disturbed by how people and companies can treat their animals with such disgrace and decided that she wanted to give this
diet a try. She started off slowly by changing certain foods from eating a yogurt instead of a beef jerkey. She is not officially labled as a vegetarian, an omnivore, or a pescatarian. She is someone who considers what she eats before
buying or eating it. She wants to know what is in her food, and she is someone who chose a new diet, and a new lifestyle.
Food Inc.
The move, Food Inc. affected our group so much that we decided to use it as part of for our Collaborative Project and research more about eating habits and different types of diets. One of group members, decided to completely change her diet after watching the movie and we have used her "experience" in our project. The movie made our group realize what is really in food and where it comes from. Our group took the initiative to help others and ourselves become more aware of the food they eat.
Berry, Wendell Pleasures of Eating
Wendell Berry, farmer and author of poetry, essays, and novels, addresses the question “what can city people do?” She responds, “Eat responsibility,” but continues with a stronger explanation by educating the people that we buy products through persuasion, without thought of price, or how fresh , pure, or clean it is, or whether or not it is free from harmful chemicals. Berry continues to explain the problems in the distance food travels, processed and/or precooked food, and it’s true nutritional value. She explains the problems behind the majority of farms, including treatment of animals and experience and education of workers. Food is an abstract idea to consumers as they fail to consider food outside the grocery market. She creates a list in how to eat responsibly; it includes: (1)growing a garden, (2) prepare your own food, (3) buy food close to home, (4) local farmers should take place of the produce section of your supermarket, (5) know about the industrial food production, (6) know about benefits of farming and gardening, and (7) learn about the history of life behind the food species. She concludes by noting pleasure is without ignorance and instead is the connection with our world.
This explanation is the reason I (Sandra Hutchinson) chose to consider a new lifestlye of eating, one Wendell Berry calls the "responsible" way. Once someone is educated on what really happens to our food, it is through their will whether or not they make a positive change. Ignorance of the topic is understood, however, once exposed to the information, we are apt to become part of the change. At least, I have, and I hope others do as well.
Pollan, Michael. The Omnivore's Dilemma
Before any education on America’s food industry, I ate dinner without any issues. Chicken, steak, ham, you name it, I ate it. After researching about America’s industrialized farms and slaughter houses, and seeing what is actually being done to our animals, it is no wonder Pollan’s question, “What should we have for dinner?” is one I have great difficulty answering. Now, there is confusion and anxiety in the choices of dinner for many people.
Pollan takes initiative to visit an Iowa farm to learn more about how the corn plant is prevalent in the American diet. He explains the negativity behind how farmers now rely on science to keep food lasting longer. He argues how we should support localized agriculture to reduce health and environmental issues. Pollan takes it a step farther by visiting a steer in a feedlot before it goes to the slaughterhouse. He notes that the unnatural corn-based diet creates poor nutrition of the meat we will eat as consumers. Also, mad-cow disease is caused by the largely overused antibiotics given to the cows that create drug- resistant microbes. This would not happen if cows lived the normal, natural life. Pollan continues by educating readers on organic farming and by taking them on a tour of Joel Salatin’s farm to show the benefits of highly qualified products. Finally, Pollan prepares an appropriate meal for dinner while considering the whether or not it is right to eat meat.
Vegetarian Vs Meat Eating: Statistics on Destruction of Body & Planet
The author of Vegetarian vs. Meat Eating argues instead of asking why should someone become a vegetarians they ask why not be a vegetarian? They list all the benefits of being a vegetarian, some of the reasons are health, animals, and the environment. They argue that improving your health and help the environment, and decreasing the suffering of animals should be more than enough to make someone want to become a vegetarian. The author does mention that it is a personal choice to decide how and what you eat but you should know what you are eating. The article says people might change their mind if they how bad meat is for you.
I agree with the author because if people really did know the ingredients or the treatment of the animals that were their food than maybe they would second think about their eating lifestyle. What you eat, is completely your
choice but it’s also your choice to know what is being done to your food.
Ashram, Atma The Many Advantages of Vegetarianism
This article discusses all the advantages of being a vegetarian. The author brings up myths about health risks of a vegetarian. Ashram, says that the lack of protein isn’t a concern because the meat brings worse elements into
your body such as fat and cholesterol. The author clarifies several myths that people would consider a disadvantage of being a vegetarian.
I think people don’t take the time to research the effects of being a vegetarian and they automatically assume the worst cases. It is important to know the truths about it, so that people who are vegetarian don’t get a bad name. People need to know what a myth is really and what isn’t. After reading this article I found that vegetarians get their necessary nutrients from other sources and aren’t living an unhealthy lifestyle.
Eating Habits by Judith Rodriguez
This article is about why people eat the things they eat and how people can eat the foods they eat. The author goes into details about how "learned behavior" is the reason we eat the way we do. The way people learn how to eat, whether its snacks, portion sizes , or a proper etiquette meals the way people will continue to eat. The author compares portion sizes from what is a healthy number to the number people eat. Eating Habits, is a good article to read to learn about the healthy ways of eating and to learn the proper proportions of food.
Healthy Eating Tips : Healthy Eating & Vegetables
Youtube Video, our group used for some basic information on different types of vegetables. It discusses the proper healthy amount of servings someone should eat in their diet. The video teaches different ways to use vegetables and fruits in our diet other than just eating it plan. This video is helpful to use when trying to use more healthy recipes with fruits and vegetables.
Eating a Healthy Diet by Ray Sahelian, M.D.
This article explains the benefits of the vegetarian diet, as well as it’s deficiencies that must be considered and adhered to. It is a great source that provides vegetarian restaurants and adds an Annotated Bibliography for readers to seek additional sources and learning material.
This source helps me (Sandra Hutchinson) and others who are considering a transition in diet, including eating healthy and respectfully. It also educates you on how to avoid becoming sick if you are, or become, someone who does not eat meat.