Chickpea is a good source of protein (20-22%) and is rich in carbohydrates (around 60%), dietary fiber, minerals and vitamins (William and Singh, 1987). There is a growing international demand for chickpea and the number of chickpea importing countries has increased from about 60 in 1989 to over 140 in 2009. This due to increased awareness about the health benefits of chickpea. Chickpea has several potential health benefits; including beneficial effects on some of the important human diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, digestive diseases and some forms of cancer (Jukanti et al., 2012). In addition to being an important ingredient of human food, chickpea also plays an important role in sustaining soil fertility by fixing …show more content…
This, in turn, leads to higher feed and therefore meat prices. As a result, climate change will reduce the growth in meat consumption slightly and cause a more substantial fall in cereals consumption, leading to greater food insecurity. The net effect of climate change on world agriculture is likely to be negative. Although some regions and crops will benefit, most will not. While increases in atmospheric CO2 are projected to stimulate growth and improve water use efficiency in some crop species, climate impacts, particularly heat waves, droughts and flooding, will likely dampen yield potential. Indirect climate impacts include increased competition from weeds, expansion of pathogens and insect pest ranges and seasons, and other alterations in crop agro …show more content…
In the Southern hemisphere, where chickpea is relatively recent introduction, it is grown between 270 S and 380 S. Although chickpea is a crop of temperate region, its cultivation is gradually spread to sub-tropical and tropical regions of Asia, Africa, North America and Oceania. For example, Africa’s share in global chickpea area has increased from 3.8% in 1981-1983 to 4.7% in 2008-2010 (FAOSTAT, 2012). About 73 % of chickpea is produced in South Asia. 13% from west Asia and North Africa, 6% from North America, 4% from East Africa and surrounding area and 2 % from Australia. These chickpea growing areas differ in photoperiod, temperature, and precipitation, all of which have significant effect on growth and
Americans today have a growing obsession with so-called “health superfoods” and locally grown, organic produce. There is a strong appeal, especially to young people, to buy these foods labeled as “Health Foods” over their processed canned and frozen counterparts. However, these foods do come at a much higher cost. The high prices leave many Americans with the questions “Is there a health benefit to these foods” and if so, is it really worth it? Give (Frozen) Peas A Chance And Carrots Too by Give (Frozen) Peas A Chance And Carrots by Mehmet Oz aka “Dr. Oz” addresses that very question.
Chickpeas are rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals. A serving of 100g cooked chickpeas salt contains 27.42 g carbohydrates, which helps to generate energy; 7.6 g fiber for a healthy heart and a healthy digestive system; 2.59 g fat; and 8.86 g protein. Chickpeas also contain vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin K. The minerals contained in the grains are calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and
Is Ground Turkey Healthy? People who want to maintain good health often look for various options to reduce their fat and calorie intake. Choosing lean meat, for example, can help reduce blood cholesterol levels and promote heart health. So, instead of ground beef, you may want to try ground turkey meat instead. Is ground turkey healthy?
Eating a nutritious diet and eating locally, sustainable foods provides not only benefits to your body, but to the farms, animals, and the environment, for example, “When cattle, chickens. and other animals eat grass - and not just corn or other grains - they are actually healthier for us to eat. So is the milk or eggs that come from grass-fed animals... Green grass has large quantities of beta-carotene, vitamin E, and folic acid. These natural chemicals are important for a healthy diet.”
People may know about climate change and the drastic changes it is having on the environment, but what they may not be aware of is that another degree increase in the world’s average temperature will cause even bigger problems for people all over. Climate change is long term shifts in temperature and patterns in the weather. Greenhouse gasses, gasses that trap heat in the atmosphere causing it to warm up are at an all-time high due to humans and the amount of fossil fuels we use. The most crucial result of climate change is global health, but animal endangerment and the rise in sea levels are also very important effects.
There appear to be many potentially major impacts of climate changes on the avocado industry, some negative, some positive. There is a need to recognize management strategies to either offset negative impacts or to take advantage of positive responses. Previous performances of such adaptations have been made for other industries. One of the common conclusions is that the best protection against future climate change is to continue to develop the capacity and knowledge to manage current climate inconsistency more effectively. Some of the expected changes may even see a need to consider a change in orchard location.
More people are opting to use CBD hemp oil. One of the reasons hemp oil is growing in popularity is because it has a number of benefits. Below is a list of some of the benefits that can potentially be reaped from CBD Hemp Oil: Weight Loss While THC has been shown to stimulate appetite, CBD hemp oil can actually suppress it. That is why CBD hemp oil can potentially be beneficial for people who are trying to lose weight.
Are genetically modified foods creating or solving problems? “Genetically modified food” is a term rapidly becoming more frequently debated in conversation today. Discussion with regards to its use or even place in our society is on going, with conflicting arguments always prevalent. Many people believe that genetically modified foods are creating problems within society, while others argue the opposite and believe genetically modified foods are in fact solving problems. Both sides offer sound argument, however by analysing research and genetically modified food history, one can ascertain that genetically modified foods are proffering more solutions to issues in our world rather than creating them.
Therefore these effects could be substantial. Scientists believe that the destruction of trees is a adding reason to the cause of global warming. Also the IPCC has estimated that if the climate rises 1.5 degrees celsius to 2.5 degrees celsius that 20% to 30% of plants would have high risks of extinction. The same would go for animals if the temperature continue to increase the same percentages of animals could face extinction as well. Now in the last 50 years heat waves, droughts, and flood have all increased.
“FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.” These words from the FFA motto, is what this great program is all about. I have been involved with this great organization ever since I was in 7th grade and since then, FFA has made a positive impact on my life. FFA stands for “Future Farmers of America”, it is for students that want to be involved in agriculture, and leadership. This great organization is based on agricultural education that provides life-changing experiences for its members.
Abstract: The purpose of this experiment was to determine whether the amount of topsoil would influence the growth of radish plants. It was hypothesized that if the amount of topsoil increased by 50% would increase because topsoil contains the essential nutrients which are required for proper plant growth. The principle findings indicated that a medium amount of topsoil is ideal for plant growth as the radish plant potted in 50 ml of topsoil experienced the most growth in comparison to the radish plants potted either in 25 ml or 200 ml of topsoil. Introduction: A healthy layer of topsoil comprises of a mixture of clay, sand, silt, and humus that supply the plants with vital nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other necessary
As shown in Document E, in less than 20 years, the length of ragweed pollen season has become on average 13.79 days longer, across the spread of central North America. Increasingly more people are becoming affected by these pollen seasons and all the consequences of climate change. Document F addresses all these concerns the doctors across the nation are finding to occur in patterns more frequently in the most recent years. As stated in F, “For instance, climate change is leading to longer pollen seasons, higher levels of pollen production, and more allergenic plant products- increasing symptoms among the many people that suffer from asthma, hay fever, and allergies.” The first frost of the year is being pushed back, allowing for allergenic plants to continue to thrive.
Organic Food In the society where people are getting more concerned about one 's health organic food has become a widely spread and followed by many people tendency. Organic food is believed to have better impact on person 's well-being and not to cause harm to people and the surrounding world due to its ecological nature. The debate that has been recently developed around this topic cannot be solved easily since both supporters and their counterparts provide reasonable arguments supporting their positions. However, to get into the problem and find the answer to a question that concerns many people it is necessary to identify organic food at first.
The impact of climate change is being felt throughout the world; however, the situation is more pronounced in developing countries because many households, social groups and regions have a limited capacity to adapt to climate variability and change (UNFCCC, 2007; IPCC 2007). The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2007:6) defined climate change as any change in climate over time, whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity. The (UNFCCC 2007) espoused that agricultural production on the African continent relies primarily on rainfall. As such, any interruption in rainfall pattern and intensity will adversely affect the poor, predominantly the smallholder farmers (ibid).
As Monsanto is a multinational company whose products are consumed by the food industry, it has to strictly emphasize on its moral obligations concerning the society where their products are being sold. Such moral obligation includes providing best quality of seeds to the consumers and betterment of farmer’s life (Stern, 2011). For this purpose Monsanto ensures high yielding properties of their seeds and it would prevent against insects eating their precious crops. This would ease the farmers in keeping their crops safe and reduce their hassle to sprinkle pesticides for crop safety. On the contrary these genetically modified seeds reported in causing health related issues on consuming the food grown from them.