By Judge Kunce Staff Writer Bees. A cringeworthy topic for most. However, just where would we be without bees? According to HoneyLove.org, honey bees pollinate 30% of food and crops in the US. The list of benefits that honeybees offer is plentiful. Major crops such as apples, strawberries, mangoes, onions, almonds, pears and even coffee are all pollinated by these such honey bees. What the world world do without these major and essential crops? Imagine hard, because the decline in population of honey bees is happening now, and fast.
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By Helen Zeidman
Junior Editor in Chief Not many people enjoy eating vegetables, going to the gym to exercise, or taking a trip to the dentist. Most people would rather devour junk food, stay at home to watch television, and skip the annual dentist appointment. While these options are easier, they are not exactly healthy and will not benefit anyone in the long run. Advanced Placement classes are the equivalent of eating vegetables and going to the gym. They have proved time and time again that they have countless benefits, but many people are scared of them and the work that they entail. AP classes may not be the most pleasant experience in high school, but they are well worth the work. By Marina Foursevitch
Staff Writer Recently, coconut oil has been the center of attention for it’s health and beauty benefits and uses. People have grown fond of this “super food”. Coconut oil is pressed from aged coconut meat, and melts at 76 degrees. This oil has a high heat resistance, therefore it is great for sauteing. There are different versions of coconut oil such as the refined, unrefined, cold-pressed, and expeller-pressed. The unrefined version of coconut oil (also known as extra-virgin coconut oil) is known to be the healthiest version because there are not any chemicals added. In addition to the health benefits of the unrefined version of coconut oil, it also has a slight coconut flavor and scent. Sixty-two percent of the oil is healthy fatty acids and ninety-one percent of the fat is healthy saturated fat. Coconut oil also consists MCFAs (medium-chain fatty acids) which are easy to digest, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, and does not store as a fat. It goes straight to the liver where it is converted to energy immediately. This oil also has the ability to kill harmful pathogens and prevent infections. Many people use coconut oil as a substitute for other cooking oils due to the health benefits that coconut oil provides. Also, one of coconut oil’s modern popular uses are hair masks. Coconut oil helps hair re-grow and regain moisture that has been lost due to factors such as heat damage. Other uses of coconut oil are oil pulling (teeth whitening), a breath freshener, body lotion, and weight loss. Since coconut oil is a healthy saturated fat, many people like to use it as substitute for butter and other oils. “It’s good for the skin,” stated health teacher, Mr. Dennish. “And as far as cooking, it’s a healthier alternative to some of the saturated fatty oils such as canola oil.” |
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