So can you tell what my favorite type of literature is? I think I can officially blame it on Lynda and Heroes of Might and Magic. I never read any fantasy as a child, but I didn't read anything for pleasure until about 10 years ago. So the computer game Heroes of Might and Magic was my first exposure to fantasy. It's interesting because whenever I picture the creatures when I read, I see those from the game. Because of that I didn't realize there was a hydra on the front of this fablehaven book until after I read it. In my mind, that is not what a hydra should look like! So, yes I really like fantasy - even if the books aren't the best written books.
Fablehaven: This has been a fun easy series to read. If I remember right, my favorite book was the 2nd book. I got a little tired of this book and wanted it to be over, especially when impertitent things ended up in it. But, it surprised me in the end and I ended up really liking it. So, if you like fantasy, and you want a bit of a mindless book to read, this is a good series. I wish that I could read the next one right away though - but it won't be released until spring of next year - BLAH!
My Thoughts on HEALTH and NUTRITION
The above slide show depicts the changes over the past 20 years in the percentage of Americans who are obese. During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States. The slide set illustrates this trend by mapping the increased prevalence of obesity across each of the states. In 1985 most of the states had a percentage of <10%.>25%. So why the change? What has brought on this increase in our nation? Here are my thoughts.
1. TECHNOLOGY
The 80s and 90s brought computers and game consoles to the world. Outside work and play have been replaced by many hours in front of the computer and electronic games. This has led to a nation that is much less active than before.
2. DIET FADS
The 80s is characterized by the LOW-FAT diet craze. If you ate things that were LOW-FAT you weren't supposed to "get fat." The food guide pyramid was taught. It focused on eating large amounts of grains (6-11 servings of bread, cereal, rice & pasta a day). Other diet fads have been the "low calorie diet" and the "Adkins" or low-carb diets. These diet fads have changed the way people think "healthy" eating should be.
3. EASY/PROCESSED FOODS
Our nation now has a "get it quick and get it now" mentality. Fast food restaurants are abundant and very accessible. The less time it takes to make or get our food, the better.
I feel that the three of these areas combined have led to an increase in obesity in our nation. SO NOW WHAT?
My Solution
Coming Soon:)
So can you tell what my favorite type of literature is? I think I can officially blame it on Lynda and Heroes of Might and Magic. I never read any fantasy as a child, but I didn't read anything for pleasure until about 10 years ago. So the computer game Heroes of Might and Magic was my first exposure to fantasy. It's interesting because whenever I picture the creatures when I read, I see those from the game. Because of that I didn't realize there was a hydra on the front of this fablehaven book until after I read it. In my mind, that is not what a hydra should look like! So, yes I really like fantasy - even if the books aren't the best written books.
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