What are the healthiest foods?

I researched the healthiest foods. I ended up going here: http://www.dwlz.com/HealthyLife/healthy50.html
this is what it said:






The 100 Healthiest Foods

In the fast-paced world of nutrition research, it seems like a hot discovery hits the news every week. So we asked prominent scientists doing groundbreaking work on how edibles stave off illness to pin down the 100 most nutrient-packed foods. To make our list, a food had to be very rich in at least one vitamin, mineral or other compound known to protect against cancer, heart disease or other diseases. Be supermarket smart and use this list as your shopping list. you body will be glad you did!

GLOSSARY OF HEALTHY-FOOD TERMS:

ANTHOCYANINS: Plant pigments that help protect you from heart disease.

ANTIOXIDANT: A substance that prevents harmful molecules called free radicals from damaging DNA. Free radicals may be a cause of cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases.

CAROTENOIDS: Antioxidant plant pigments that are converted to vitamin A by the body. There are several types: beta-carotene, a major plant source of vitamin A, which lowers the risk for heart disease and cancer; lutein and zeaxanthin, which are linked to a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration, a major cause of vision loss and blindness in older adults; lycopene, linked with a lower risk of heart attack and cancer.

CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACID: Beef, lamb and full-fat cheeses are rich in CLA, which halts tumor formation in animals.

ELLAGIC ACID: A plant compound that detoxifies and traps carcinogens.

FAVONOIDS: Plant compounds that deter cancer in a number of ways.

FOLIC ACID: B vitamin that helps prevent birth defects and lower levels of homocysteine, an amino acid linked to heart disease.

INDOLES: Compounds that help fight cancer.

ISOFLAVONES: Compounds that act as weak estrogens (phytoestrogens). Eating 90 mg of isoflavones daily can improve bone density.

ISOTHIOCYANATES: Compounds, including sulphoraphane, that protect against cancer.

LIGNANS: Phytoestrogens that help prevent cancer.

MONOUNSATURATED FAT: The heart-healthiest type of fat.

OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS: A type of fat that reduces the risk factors for heart disease.

ORGANOSULFIDES: Substances that help lower cholesterol.

PHYTOESTROGENS: Compounds that are structurally similar to human estrogen. One difference: They do not promote breast and endometrial cancer. In fact, they help protect against these cancers, while providing many of the same heart-and bone-protective effects as human estrogen.


THE 100 HEALTHIEST FOODS
Fruit

Fat/Calorie Breakdown

Body Benefits

(1) Apples 1 medium apple:
81 calories, 0 g fat An apple's 3 g of fiber help you meet your fiber goal of 20 g to 30 g daily. High-fiber diets can lower heart disease risk.
(2) Apricots 3 apricots:
51 calories, 0 g fat A good source of beta-carotene (which is converted to vitamin A by the body), providing the equivalent of 35% of the RDA for vitamin A
(3) Bananas 1 medium:
105 calories, 0 g fat Bananas are a great source of potassium, which plays a key role in heart health and muscle function. Plus each one has 2 g of fiber.
(4) Blackberries 1 cup:
74 calories, 0 g fat This fruit boasts a whopping 10 g of fiber in a single cup.
(5) Blueberries 1 cup:
81 calories, 0 g fat Blueberries help prevent and treat bladder infections by making it hard for bacteria to stick to urinary tract walls.
(6) Cantaloupe 1 cup, cubed:
84 calories, 1 g fat An antioxidant double whammy, with 68 mg of vitamin C and enough beta-carotene to cover 65% of your daily vitamin A quota.
(7) Cherries 1 cup:
84 calories, 1 g fat A good source of perillyl alcohol, which helps prevent cancer in animals. Heart-protective anthocyanins give cherries their color.
(8) Cranberry
juice 1 cup:
144 calories, 0 g fat Fights bladder infections the same way blueberries do.
(9) Grapefruits 1/2 fruit:
39 calories, 0 g fat A good source of vitamin C and a compound called naringenin, which helps suppress tumors in animals.
(10) Purple grapes
and juice 1 cup seedless:
113 calories, 9 g fat Offer three heart-guarding compounds: flavonoids, anthocyanins and resveratrol. (Green grapes are not rich in them)
(11) Kiwi
fruit 1 medium kiwi:
46 calories, 0 g fat Just one little fruit packs a mean vitamin-C punch (74 mg) and an impressive 2.8 g fiber.
(12) Mangoes 1 mango:
135 calories, 1 g fat A single mango has enough beta-carotene to cover your RDA for vitamin A while racking up 57 mg of vitamin C.
(13) Oranges 1 orange:
61 calories, 0 g fat One orange provides an impressive 50 g to 70 g of vitamin C, 40 mcg of folic acid and 52 mg of calcium.
(14) Orange
juice 1 cup:
112 calories, 0 g fat One of the richest sources of folic acid: A cup provides one-quarter of the 400 mcg RDA for folic acid and boasts 96 mg of vitamin C.
(15) Calcium-
enriched orange juice 1 cup (from concentrate):
112 calories, 0 g fat drinking this beverage is a healthful way to make a 300-350 mg dent in your daily 1500 mg calcium requirement.
(16) Papayas 1 cup, cubed:
55 calories, 0 g fat Loaded with vitamin C (86 mg per cup), a healthy dose of fiber (2.5 g) and a sprinkling of beta-carotene and calcium.
(17) Prunes 1/3 cup, stewed:
87 calories, 0 g fat Prunes' famed laxative effect is no mystery: There are 5 g of fiber (both soluble and insoluble) in just 1/3 cup.
(18) Raspberries 1 cup:
60 calories, 0 g fat Teeming with 8 g of fiber per cup, they also boast vitamin C, ellagic acid and anthocyanins.
(19) Red
grapefruit 1/2 fruit:
37 calories, 0 g fat All the goodies of white grapefruit and more: They provide up to 100% of the RDA for vitamin A and are also high in lycopene.
(20) Strawberries 1 cup, sliced:
50 calories, 0 g fat Strawberries have high levels of ellagic acid and anthocyanins, and are rich in vitamin C (95 mg per cup) and fiber (3.8 g per cup).
Vegetables

Fat/Calorie Breakdown

Body Benefits

(21) Artichokes 1 medium:
60 calories, 0 g fat In addition to their high fiber content (6 g), artichokes contain a flavonoid that has been shown to reduce skin cancer in animals.
(22) Arugula 1 cup:
5 calories, 0 g fat A cruciferous (cabbage family) veggie, this tangy green contains cancer-preventative compounds such as isothiocyanates.
(23) Avocado 1/2 avocado:
170 calories, 13 g fat Yes, they're high in fat, but fortunately half of it's the heart-healthy monounsaturated variety. And they're a good source of vitamin E.
(24) Beets 1/2 cup, sliced:
37 calories, 0 g fat Beta-cyanin, which gives beets their reddish-purple color, is a disease-fighting antioxidant.
(25) Bok choy 1 cup, cooked:
20 calories, 0 g fat This staple of Chinese cuisine contains isothiocyanates, plus lots of calcium (158 mg per cup) and vitamin C (44 mg per cup).
(26) Broccoli 1 cup, cooked:
44 calories, 0 g fat This super food is loaded with sulphoraphane. Then there's the 72 mg of calcium, 78 mcg of folic acid and all the vitamin C.
(27) Broccoli
sprouts 1/2 cup:
10 calories, 0 g fat As protective as broccoli is, these little sprouts may be even better. They're sprouting up in health food stores and supermarkets.
(28) Brussels
sprouts 1/2 cup, cooked:
30 calories, 0 g fat Along with good-for-you isothiocyanates and indoles, these vegetables give you an impressive 48 mg of vitamin C.
(29) Cabbage 1 cup raw, chopped:
22 calories, 0 g fat The indoles in cabbage help make it a cancer fighter. For a healthy coleslaw, top shredded raw cabbage with low fat dressing.
(30) Cauliflower 1 cup, raw:
24 calories, 0 g fat Another great source of indoles; plus it's high in fiber (2.5 g per cup) and vitamin C (72 mg per cup).
(31) Carrots 1 medium:
26 calories, 0 g fat A stellar source of beta-carotene. one carrot contains twice the RDA for vitamin A. Cooked carrots are even healthier than raw.
(32) Celery 2 medium stalks:
13 calories, 0 g fat Celery doesn't get much hype, but it's got the goods - namely phthalides, compounds that lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
(33) Garlic 1 clove:
5 calories, 0 g fat Raw, cooked or granulated: All forms contain cholesterol-fighting organosulfur compounds.
(34) Green
beans 1 cup, cooked:
43 calories, 0 g fat Green beans carry a variety of antioxidant carotenoids, including beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin.
(35) Green
pepper 1 medium:
32 calories, 0 g fat One of the more vitamin C-rich vegetables - 66 mg per pepper - and it's got a little capsaicin, too (see peppers, below).
(36-39) Greens
(collard, kale,
mustard, turnip) 1 cup, cooked:
29 to 49 calories,
0 to 1 g fat These greens are packed with disease fighters: lutein, zeaxanthin, and isothiocyanates and 93 to 226 mg of calcium per cup.
(40) Onions 1/2 cup, chopped:
30 calories, 0 g fat They're important suppliers of the same heart-healthy organosulphur compounds that are found in garlic.
(41) Peas 1/2 cup, cooked:
67 calories, 0 g fat A good source of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin - both of which help protect against age-related eye disease.
(42) Peppers
(hot) 1 pepper:
18 calories, 0 g fat Their phytochemical claim to fame is capsaicin, which helps short-circuit the cancer process.
(43) Potato
(white) (1) 7 oz. potato:
220 calories, 0 g fat Don't peel it, and you get a generous 5 g of fiber, 43% of the day's vitamin C requirement and a major dose of potassium.
(44) Pumpkin 1/2 cup, canned:
41 calories, 0 g fat Gives you three times the RDA for vitamin A and 3/5 g of fiber. Use canned pumpkin to make pumpkin bread, risotto and soup.
(45) Radishes 4 radishes:
4 calories, 0 g fat The beginning of the bite is cool, but soon things get hot; chewing activates the veggies' indoles and isothiocyanates.
(46) Romaine
and other dark
lettuce 2 cups, shredded:
18 calories, 0 g fat The darker the green, the more carotenoids. These lettuces are also high in folic acid: There's 40% of the RDA in 2 cups of romaine.
(47) Peppers,
red, sweet 1 pepper:
32 calories, 0 g fat An improved version of the already top-notch green pepper, with twice its vitamin C content and a day's supply of vitamin A.
(48) Seaweed 1 cup:
32 calories, 0 g fat Seaweed is carotenoid and calcium-rich and has a delicate taste.
(49) Spinach 1 cup, cooked:
41 calories, 0 g fat Offers enough beta-carotene to surpass the RDA for vitamin A, a ton of lutein and more than half the RDA for folic acid.
(50) Squash
(winter types,
butternut) 1 cup, cooked:
82 calories, 0 g fat Not only does a cup equip you with three day's worth of vitamin A but it fulfills nearly 10% of your daily calcium needs.
(51) Tomatoes 1 tomato:
26 calories, 0 g fat Technically considered a fruit, tomatoes are loaded with cancer-fighting lycopene and are great sources of vitamin C.
(52) Turnips 1 cup, cooked, cubed:
32 calories, 0 g fat Neglected members of the cruciferous family, turnips provide both indoles and isothiocyanates and 3 g fiber.
(53) Watercress 2 cups:
8 calories, 0 g fat One of its compounds detoxifies a major carcinogen in tobacco and as such may help prevent lung cancer. Also contains carotenoids.
(54) Yams,
sweet potatoes 1/2 cup, mashed:
103 calories, 0 g fat They win the carotenoid prize, with astonishing levels amounting to six times the RDA for vitamin A.
Tea, Herbs
and Spices

Fat/Calorie Breakdown

Body Benefits

(55) Chives 1 tbsp:
1 calorie, 0 g fat A member of the same family as garlic, chives contain cholesterol-lowering organosulfides.
(56) Cinnamon 1/2 tsp:
3 calories, 0 g fat Recent research found that 1/4 tsp to 1 tsp of cinnamon daily improves insulin function and, in turn, blood-sugar control.
(57) Ginger (5) 1 inch slices:
8 calories, 0 g fat Helps quell nausea and may reduce joint inflammation in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
(58) Horseradish 1 tsp prepared
horseradish:
2 calories, 0 g fat Whether it's fresh, jarred or in the sharp green wasabi served with sushi, horseradish is infused with anticancer isothiocyanates.
(59) Mint 2 tbsp:
5 calories, 0 g fat Spearmint, the type normally found in the fresh herb section of your grocery, is rich in covone, an antioxidant and anticarcinogen.
(60) Mustard 1/2 tsp mustard seed:
8 calories, 0 g fat Both prepared yellow mustard and mustard seed contain health-protective isothiocyanates.
(61) Parsley 2 tbsp, chopped:
3 calories, 0 g fat Parsley is a great source of several carotenoids: beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Try it in tabbouleh.
(62) Rosemary 1/2 tsp dried or
1 tsp fresh
h:1 calorie, 0 g fat Test-tube studies found that carnosol, a compound in rosemary, thwarts the action of carcinogens.
(63) Sage 1/2 tsp ground:
1 calorie, 0 g fat Contains a variety of monoterpenes, substances that prevent the spread and progression of tumors.
(64) Tea,
black or green 1 cup:
2 calories, 0 g fat Tea (regular and decaf) and its antioxidant catechins are linked to reduced heart-disease risk. Tea may also help inhibit cancer.
(65) Turmeric
(used in curry
spice) 1/2 tsp:
4 calories, 0 g fat This spice gets its yellow color from compounds called curcumins, which have reduced the size of tumors in animals 50%.
Beans & Soy

Fat/Calorie Breakdown

Body Benefits

(66) Beans
(kidney, black,
navy) 1 cup, cooked:
220 to 270 calories,
0 g fat A super rich fiber source, ranging from 6 g to 16 g per cup, depending on the variety. Also high in iron.
(67) Soy milk 1 cup:
81 calories, 4 g fat A cup has 20 mg to 25 mg of health-promoting isoflavones.
(68) Soy
protein isolate
powder 1 oz:
95 calories, 1 g fat studies show that it takes 25 g of soy protein daily (the amount in just 1 1/4 oz to 3 oz of the powder, depending on the brand) to get a 10% drop in cholesterol. Try blending it in a smoothie.
(69) Tofu 1/2 cup:
97 calories, 6 g fat A rich source of isoflavones. Studies indicate that 90 mg of isoflavones daily improves bone density; 1/2 cup of tofu has 30 g.
(70) Textured
vegetable
protein 1/2 cup, rehydrated:
60 calories, 0 g fat This is the stuff that mimics meat in vegetarian chili. TVP is one of the richest sources of isoflavones, at 40 mg per 1/2 cup.
Dairy

Fat/Calorie Breakdown

Body Benefits

(71) Cheese
(full fat) 1 oz:
70 to 110 calories,
6 g to 9 g fat One ounce packs 210 mg of calcium and a dose of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). It's high in saturated fat; eat with low fat foods.
(72) Skim
milk 1 cup:
90 calories, 0 g fat Our calcium lifeline at 300 mg per cup, and one of the few dietary sources of vitamin D, which is vital to calcium metabolism.
(73) Yogurt
(plain low fat
or nonfat) 1 cup low fat:
150 calories, 3.5 g fat Those friendly bacteria (called probiotics) in yogurt help boost immunity and prevent yeast infections.
Meat

Fat/Calorie Breakdown

Body Benefits

(74) Beef 3 oz, cooked:
150 to 280 calories,
5 g to 20 g fat Beef is a good source of both CLA and iron, but since it's also high in saturated fat, have it no more than three times a week.
(75) Chicken,
without skin 3 oz, cooked:
162 calories, 6 g fat Remove the skin and you've got an excellent, low fat source of protein. And 3 oz provides 38% of the RDA for the B vitamin niacin.
(76) Lamb 3 oz, cooked, trimmed
of fat:
175 calories, 8 g fat Lamb, like beef, is also a good source of CLA. Ditto beef's saturated fat warning and weekly consumption recommendation.
(77) Lean
pork 3 oz, cooked, trimmed
of fat:
140 calories, 4 g fat Fat-trimmed pork tenderloin has one-third less fat than even lean beef. And it boasts 71% of the RDA for thiamine.
Seafood

Fat/Calorie Breakdown

Body Benefits

(78) Fatty fish
(salmon, mackerel) 3 oz, cooked:
155 to 225 calories,
5 g to 15 g fat The richest source of the heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, considered the most potent.
(79) Other
fish 3 oz, cooked:
about 100 calories,
1 g fat Omega-3's comprise the little bit of fat found in fish, plus fish are a good source of selenium, which is essential for immunity.
(80) Lobster 3 oz, cooked:
122 calories, 2 g fat Try lemon juice instead of butter and you've got a virtually fat-free way to meet your daily selenium and copper requirements.
(81) Mussels 3 oz, cooked:
146 calories, 4 g fat Mussels have two to three times as much iron as a burger, and completely cover you for selenium.
(82) Oysters,
Eastern 6 medium, steamed
(1 1/2 oz):
58 calories, 2 g fat Just six oysters give you nearly five times the RDA for zinc, which is critical for immune function.
Nuts, Seeds, Oils

Fat/Calorie Breakdown

Body Benefits

(83) Almonds 1/2 oz (11 nuts):
83 calories, 7 g fat A recent study showed that a daily 3 1/2 oz serving of almonds can lower LDL cholesterol 14%.
(84) Brazil
nuts 1/2 oz (4 to 4 nuts):
93 calories, 9 g fat Just three to four nuts deliver an astronomical 420 mcg of selenium, eight times the recommended daily amount.
(85) Peanut
butter 2 tbsp:
200 calories, 16 g fat Eating five ounces of nuts weekly reduces heart-disease risk. Buy peanut butter without partially hydrogenated oils.
(86) Sunflower
seeds 1/4 cup:
205 calories, 18 g fat One of the richest sources of vitamin E (besides oils), with an impressive 6 IUs in just 1/4 cup.
(87) Tahini 1 tbsp:
89 calories, 8 g fat Amazingly, 1 tbsp of the stuff has got 64 mg of calcium, 1.3 mg of iron and nearly one mg of zinc. And it's a good source of protein.
(88) Walnuts 1 oz (14 halves):
182 calories, 17 g fat Walnuts are exceptionally rich in an omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid, which helps protect against heart disease.
(89) Canola
oil 1 tbsp:
124 calories, 14 g fat The only cooking oil that's rich in the two healthiest fats: monounsaturated and omega-3's. It's a good all-purpose oil.
(90) Flaxseed
oil 1 tbsp:
124 calories, 14 g fat It's rich in the vegetarian form of omega-3 fatty acids. Mix with balsamic vinegar for a tasty salad dressing.
(91) Olive
oil 1 tbsp:
120 calories, 14 g fat Besides its extremely high monounsaturated fat content, olive oil also contains a heart-healthy compound called squalene.
Grains

Fat/Calorie Breakdown

Body Benefits

(92) Barley 1/2 cup, cooked:
97 calories, 0 g fat Barley is a great source of a soluble fiber called beta-glucan (also found in oats, below), which helps lower blood cholesterol.
(93) Bran
cereal Varies by brand. 1/2 cup:
80 calories, 1 g fat The easiest way to make inroads into that 20 to 30 g fiber recommendation. These cereals range from 2 g to 9 g of fiber per serving.
(94) Flaxseed 1 tbsp seeds:
60 calories, 4 g fat One of the richest sources of health-protective lignans and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids
(95) Oats and
oat bran 1 cup:
88 calories, 2 g fat Studies show that a cup of cooked oat bran or 1 1/2 cups oatmeal daily lowers cholesterol 5%.
(96) Rye
crackers (1) 4 1/2 x 2 1/2" cracker (.5 oz):
37 calories, 0 g fat Rye crackers are one of the few foods containing rye bran. The bran has lignans and 2.5 g of fiber per 1/2 oz of crackers.
(97) Wheat
germ 1/4 cup wheat germ:
103 calories, 4 g fat Wheat germ is rich in fiber, provides your daily selenium dose and is one of the few foods rich in vitamin E (7U of E per 1/4 cup).
(98) Whole
grains such as
bulgar 1 cup, cooked:
150 to 220 calories,
0 g to 2 g fat Besides the lignans and vitamins, these grains supply complex carbs that mete out a slow, even supply of energy all day long.
(99) 100%
whole wheat
bread 2 slices:
138 calories, 2 g fat Each slice of 100% whole wheat bread has 1.5 g of fiber, plus other nutrients. Forget regular "wheat" bread.
(100) Whole
wheat pasta 1 cup, cooked:
174 calories, 1 g fat It's got all the nutrients of whole wheat bread, and it's a great source of selenium as well.
by Janis Jibrin, R.D.
American Health, May 1999

MY FRIDGE

in my refridgerator i barely have anything. i dont have anything to eat just like some random things.

- water(gallon)
- mayonaise
-ketchup
-apple juice
-tarter sauce
-fake fish sticks

Overall looking at this i see that i dint have anything in the fridge. Its only because i dont eat a lot of things in my house that i make on my own. Normally i just buy something quick on my way home and eat it really fast. maby i will try and eat more at home.

HUMANISTIC PHSYCOLOGY

We were asked to research an approach at healthy emotional health. The type of psycology i pickes was humanistic physcology. I looked it up on wikipedia and found out it is "Humanistic psychology is a school of psychology that emerged in the 1950s in reaction to both behaviorism and psychoanalysis. It is explicitly concerned with the human dimension of psychology and the human context for the development of psychological theory"

as for my understanding of the psycology, i cant lie i dont really understand it. i beleive it means something about analyzing ones behavior and traits in order to understand how they are healthy. Im not sure if i can fully create an agreement statemeant or any other statement on it, but i think it is an interesting idea at psycology

Break homework

At what points do you feel emotionally healthiest?

Over vacation i feel as if i was emotionally healthiest when i was socializing with people. I felt healthiest also when i expressed my emotions towards others, and i shared my feelings. With doing that it fealt healthy because you are letting your emotions go and having someone listen to them and receive those emotions.

Least healthy?

I fealt least emotionally healthy as i attended a funeral and i felt as if i had many emotions in one spot in which i was attempting to hide from everyone to support them.

What's going on that affects your emotional health? What actions can you take to support your own emotional well-being?

when negative things aproach my life, my emotional health lowers. In order to support my emotional well being i would have to say it would be best if i just keep my mind positive, and put myself in poisitve good positions

HEALTH THINGS

1. What is the most common and reasonable explanation of being healthy?

If i had to guess a most common or reasonable explanation to being healthy i would have to say a healthy person is a person who is downt to earth, and in touch with themselves and others, physically spiritually and mentally.

2. Why is it important to be healthy?

I think that it is important to be healthy because if you are unhealthy life wont be as enjoyable. Going through different aspects of being unhealthy one will find flaws. When being mentally unhealthy one will probably not have people around them. This causes a mentally unhealthy person to not be social, and in touch with others. If you are physically unhealthy it may cause physical health risks, such as certain diseases. Most people who are obese and overweight have different health risks than other smaller people. If you are spiritually unhealthy, im not even sure what would be the affect. (i will add when i find out)

3. Does spirituality affect your health?

I beleive spirituality does affect peoples lives, im just unsure of what spirituality will be to people. If i had to guess what spirituality was i would probably say having faith and beleiving in things such as religion. With this many people often do beleive that religion helps them stay healthy. I remember seeing something on tv about a female who runs a diet church, that through prayer and eating right members of the church lose weight.

4. How can you tell the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship?

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP:
-trust eachother
-listen to eachother
-understand eachother
-have fun with eachother
-enjoy seeing eachother
-have personal privacy
-have little or small conflicts, all which can be resolved
-arent forcefull, or pressuring on eachother
-can communicate in multiple ways, not always sexually
-have multiple things in common (some healthy relationships may also been found in total opposites, like the ying yang thing)
-positive influences on eachother
-helpfull to eachother

UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP:
- Hurt eachother (physically or mentally)
- forcefull upon eachother
- not on the same page
- vulgar towards eachother, in a non joking way
- argue too much, without finding an even resolve
- unable to listen to eachother
- attempting to be controlling
- doesnt think of anothers feelings
- threatening
- one who attempts to control and manipulate the others life
- disregard of privacy
- not encouraging

5. Can someone be healthy and get no sleep?

If someone gets no sleep i beleive it is not healthy in a physical way because people need sleep to replenish their bodies. without sleep one may become physically unable to do certain tasks. Also one can pass out leading to unhealthy things with there body

Black friday post

On black friday i did not shop. Instead i worked. Since i worked i beleive that i got the best outlook on what people do on black friday. The night before i saw people lined all the way up the block outside of bestbuy, just waiting in the cold for the doors to open. In the morning i had to go into work at 5 in the morning in order to open up early for customers. Sure enouph people wer elined outside the store.

Thanksgiving post

Over the past year i find that i have been drifting away from my family, and have been becoming more independent in my actions. Leading up to thanksgiving i had no idea what i was going to do and where i was going to eat. Looking at thanksgiving thats all i think about...eating. I look foward to it as the day in which i can eat as much as i want and its ok. So on my thanksgiving day i wasnt with my family all day. I woke up at 10 and went to play football all the way uptown on riverside park. I played the best football game i have played in a while, and was very happy. After around 4 o clock i went and met with my mom and cousins. We had a large dinner that was un traditional because it wasnt the regular thanksgiving food. It was more spanish food than any other.

When told to ask my family about why do we celebrate this day when native americans were killed because of it, i was going to ask. Half way through the dinner i felt as if there was no need to ask. I noticed durring that dinner that we dont really celbrate thanksgiving. As a family we honestly just have a big dinner and catch up with eachother. It wasnt a holiday as much as it was a reunion. Connecting back to the idea of having a good and meaningfull life, i think that this holiday is used to bring family together, and is to be chosen how to celebrate. There are no guidlines on how to celebrate it. Its more of the idea of do whats meaningfull to you, over a nice dinner.

In conclusion i had an enjoyable thanksgiving, because it was meaning full to me. The thing in which i found meaning full was getting closer to my family, and watchig my family get closer to eachother because without my family i would be nothing.