Author: Melvin

Conclusion 

In conclusion, these texts encompass the known effects of going vegan and how it affects the body. The information I found was enlightening in a field I have interest in. I learned many new things while conducting my research for this reflective annotated bibliography. For example, I discovered that red meat has minerals that change your taste buds. In the introduction my research question was, how does veganism affect young people in the long term? The texts I found gave me a different outlook on personally transitioning to a vegan diet. This information is crucial to people who want this lifestyle. Even these texts do not have complete research on how a meatless diet completely affects our bodies in the long run. To sum up, altering your diet in any way has side effects, it’s your prerogative to decide what you consume.

Annotation 2 

Citation: meal the six plans thrive for diet Brazier, Brendan. Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life, Da Capo Press, 2008. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/citytech-ebooks/detail.action?docID=903944.
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2.Summary: The vegan diet, also known as the thrive diet, consists of many different foods. It consists of fibrous vegetables, starchy vegetables, legumes (raw, and dried, or cooked and canned), seeds, pseudo grains, fruit, nuts, grains, etc. Being on a thrive diet can mean you might need some essential appliances such as a blender, food processor, and a coffee grinder. This chapter of “Thrive: The vegan nutrition guide to optimal performance in sports and life” discusses mean plans for vegan diets. When it comes to grocery shopping most vegans shopping cart consists of fruits and vegetables, they also shop at local farmers markets. According to Brendan Brazier vegans do not have to be meticulous when going to restaurants because even steakhouses can make salads and are willing to compromise if their customers. Having a thrive diet is not a diet of deprivation; it fulfills all your nutritional needs. 

3.Reflection: I believe this chapter sheds light on how the vegan life is not as difficult as people think. Yes, it takes sacrifice but when it comes to your health it takes priority. Brazier gives insight on how many vegans eat with a meal plan instead of relying on outside sources for their food unless necessary. This chapter gave me a different outlook on becoming vegan and how it is not as difficult as it seems. 

4.Rhetorical Analysis: Brendan Brazier is the co-founder of Vega and is a bestselling author. Vega is a high growth, natural health food and supplement company. Brendan is regarded as one of the world’s leading authorizes on plant-based performance nutrition. He successfully conveys the thrive diet to be the optimal lifestyle. 

5.Genre Analysis: Brendan Brazier, having experience in the field of vegan nutrition, decided to write about the thrive diet and its benefits. He has written an entire series on the thrive diet and its benefits to the body. Brazier addresses his audience with backed up evidence on adjusting the vegan diet.  

6.Key Quotes:” If a farmers’ market is nearby, I will go to that—some of the freshest, tastiest food I’ve ever eaten has come straight from the person who grew it. The Freshness is unparalleled and being local means fewer resources went into getting the food to the consumer, since the food did not have to travel a great distance.” 

“Timing of nutrition is an often-overlooked aspect of overall health. It is possible to eat all the right food but at less-than-optimal times, therefore inhibiting effectiveness.” 

I chose this chapter of thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life because Brendan Brazier makes a convincing case for people who are transitioning to a thrive diet. This chapter discusses what it means to shop as a vegan and to travel and eat vegan food. 

Annotation 3  

1.Citation: Landsverk, Gabby, “How going vegan can affect your body and brain.”, Insider, Health, October 2019, https://www.insider.com/what-happens-to-your-body-brain-when-you-go-vegan-10-2019 

2.Summary: In this Article Gabby Landsverk gives a detailed argument on how transitioning to a vegan diet can affect the body. According to Landsverk “A vegan diet also tends to lack iodine and choline, since the two necessary nutrients are found in eggs.” Iodine is necessary to keep the thyroid healthy. Another side effect of changing to a vegan diet is food may begin to taste differently. Red meat is in a mineral called zinc which regulates your ability to taste, as well as other functions of your immune system. These are just some of the side effects of changing your diet to a healthier lifestyle. When you introduce any change to your diet there will be an effect whether it is for the good or bad. 

3.Reflection: I enjoyed this article because it gave different insight on the vegan diet and the effects on the body and brain. One study discussed in the article spoke on how plant-based diets are recommended for weight loss. Vegetables tend to have more nutrients and fewer calories than animal products. The research for the vegan diet is only beginning and much more is still to be learned. 

4.Rhectorical Analysis: The author Gabby Landsverk reports on exercise science, nutrition, and all things related to human performance. She has a background in investigative journalism. Landsverk also contributed to an investigation on correctional healthcare for the New Yorker. She used shocking and never-before-seen facts to grab the audience’s attention and educate them on the side effects of changing to a vegan diet. 

5.Genre Analysis: The author is well versed in the body and nutrition for the body. She is an investigative journalist that has been published by credible news sources such as Insider and The New Yorker. She addresses her audience with well researched information on how a herbivores diet affects the body. 

6.Key Quotes: “In one study, participants on a vegan diet lost a significant amount of weight compared to those who stuck with their non-vegan eating habits. Nearly two-thirds of the vegans’ weight loss was body fat, researchers found.” 

“Researchers have found that eating more beans and less beef (and other variations of vegan diets) is good for your heart, reducing risk of heart disease by as much as 24%, according to one study.” 

I chose this article because it discusses different side effects from going vegan. The author, Gabby Landsverk gives a well-structured argument on the effects of veganism on the body and brain. 

1-Citation: Jessica Brown,” Are there healthy benefits to going vegan?”, Future, BBC, Jan 2020  

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200122-are-there-health-benefits-to-going-vegan  

2.Summary: In this article, Jessica Brown voices how many people have been transitioning to a vegan diet and discusses the upsides and downsides. One concern Brown stated was the potential lack of vitamin B12. This vitamin helps to combat nerve damage and is found in meat, fish, eggs, and dairy. It is recommended that 1.5 micrograms of this vitamin be consumed every day. A recently conducted study conducted at the University of Oxford with people who eat vegan diets indicated that they have a lower risk of heart disease, but a higher risk of stroke. According to Marco Springman, senior environmental sustainability, and public health researcher at the University of Oxford, it is unlikely a vegan diet can cause iron deficiency if you eat fruit and vegetables of all colors.  

3.Reflection: I believe this article sheds light on some misconceptions on the vegan diet, especially when it comes to iron deficiency. This article also points out the health benefits of veganism. Up staining from eating meat and other animal by products has many benefits, but also requires much research to sustain a balanced diet. I personally enjoyed reading this article as a person transitioning to a vegan diet. It helps to read different perspectives on the subject. 

4.Rhectorical Analysis: The author Jessica Brown is a freelance journalist. She has been published in many news outlets such as BBC, CNN, The Guardian, and Insider business. By Referring studies done by prestigious institutions, Brown successfully presents arguments that display the pros and cons of having a vegan diet. Brown’s freelance employment free’s her to research and write about whatever she is passionate about. 

5.Genre Analysis: Jessica Brown authored this article because of an increase in people transitioning to a vegan diet. She gathered all the necessary research and laid out the facts to justify whether there are health benefits to a vegan diet. 

6.Key Quotes:” While the evidence isn’t very strong for the vegan diet specifically, Cade says, the vegan diet seems to be linked to better general health, apart from bone density and fractures, which may be more common due to possible lower calcium intake, and the likelihood of B12 deficiency” 

“Vegans have a lower body mass index (BMI) which means better cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease. The vegan diet is much like any other. It can help to lower your risk of disease or increase it – depending on the foods you eat.” 

I chose these quotes because they convey the purpose of the article. They also prove that being vegan has health benefits but can also be harmful if not researched properly. 

The Herbivores Dilemma 

The term vegan is relatively new and is constantly growing. This diet is an alternative to eating meat and by products of animals. This lifestyle has been becoming more mainstream. With all the technological advancements in this modern age, we still do not know the cause and effect of veganism. How does Veganism affect young adults in the long term? According to David Cox from The Guardian “Dr. Wiznitzer published a landmark 2014 paper that showed that a well-planned vegan diet meets the nutritional requirements of endurance athletes, but we still know virtually nothing about whether it is the optimum diet.” While Veganism has many health benefits like reducing the chances of cardiovascular diseases, Scientists cannot prove this diet to be the healthiest. Without meat in your diet, it is a strong possibility you are neglecting your body certain nutrients. With increasingly vegan Influenced restaurants opening we see this lifestyle becoming more accepted in today’s society. Another popular niche in the vegan community is eating plant-based meat and dairy. According to the David Cox from The Guardian,” Vegan cheese alone is expected to develop into an industry worth nearly $4bn within the next five years.” This is a continuously growing market in the vegan community. People want to continue to eat the food that tastes and looks like the food they no longer eat. Now people fail to consider what plants and chemicals go into plant-based food. It is filled with preservatives and is highly processed. This paper will analyze the ins and outs of veganism and how it affects young adults in the long term. Veganism has many health benefits but deprives your body of much needed nutrients, especially in young adults who are still developing.  

Source: David Cox “Is veganism as good for you as they say?” The Guardian, https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/dec/29/is-veganism-as-good-for-you-as-they-say 

After reading both Esmeralda Santiago’s “When I Was Puerto Rican” and Howard Gardner’s “Five Minds for the Future”, I decided that Esmeraldas Santiago’s short passage is more relatable and entertaining. Coming from a ninety percent Spanish speaking household Santiago’s Passage resonated with me. With Spanish being my first language it was a struggle to learn English especially in a household that didn’t practice it.  Throughout the passage Santiago shares her childhood experiences with learning English. We read that because of her inability to speak fluent English she was nearly sent to 7th grade. I personally connected with this because I wasn’t able to move on the 4th grade making me repeat the 3rd grade because my English skills were not up to par. Esmeralda was then placed in a unruly class that wasn’t an optimal learning environment. Relating to this experience environments like class 8-23 discourage students from trying to or even wanting to engage with the class. This shows her will to persevere with accomplishing her goal of not being left back. For me Howard Gardner’s “Five Minds for the Future” felt more like a book, while with Esmeralda Santiago’s “When I Was Puerto Rican” I felt more of a Personal connection.