French fries, potato chips, and fried chicken are not nutritious foods. In fact, people should limit the number of fried foods they eat. There are many health risks that can be linked to eating foods fried in oil. One well-known side effect is obesity, or overweight. People who eat friend foods also increases the chance of gas, heartburn, and bloating. Eating fried foods can result in higher level of cholesterol, which can result in a heart attack. Clearly, there are many negative effects which can be associated with eating large amounts of fried foods.
When you open a supermarket freezer, you can immediately see how many French fry varieties are available to consumers. Homestyle fries usually have straight edges, while crinkle-cut fries have rippled edges. Waffle fries tend to be round with criss-cross waffle-like pattern in the middle. Steak fries tend to be straight with a wider cut. Curly fries are spiral ringlets of potato. Regardless of their cut, French fries are close to the top of the list when it comes to favorite American foods.
In the 1990's McDonalds and other fast-food restaurants started getting publicity for the amount of fat in their kids' meals. At that time, one hamburger Happy Meal contained about 70% of the recommended daily fat allowance for children. Greasy French fries account for most of the fat in the meal. A public outcry caused most fast-food restaurants to review their kids' meal offerings. McDonald's solved the problem by offering healthy apple slices in place of the greasy fries. Now, a Happy Meal consisting of a hamburger, apples and milk contain about 35% of a child's recommended daily fat allowance.
French fries were not invented in the U.S., but Americans still adore them. The first documented us in the United States was when then president Thomas Jefferson asked a French chef to make "potatoes served in the French manner." A recipe for "French fried potatoes" has been found in a cookbook from the 1850s. They were referred to as "French fried potatoes" until the 1930s, when Americans dropped the word potatoes and started referring to them as simply French fries. They gained in popularity with the growth of the fast-food chains that took America by storm in the 1950s and d1960s. Today they are as popular as ever!
Scientists remind people repeatedly DO NOT FEED BEARS. Why is this so important? Bears that are fed become comfortable being around humans, and are more likely to damage property or injure someone. When bears become more comfortable around humans, they are often eventually destroyed when they are in search of food and approach a person who is frightened by the bear. They are also more likely to cause a vehicle accident, which can cause injury (or death) to the bear and the humans involved.
The sun bear is the smallest of all bears. It gets its name from the golden or white patch of fur on its chest that legend says represents the rising sun. Short, black fur covers the rest of its body. The sun bear grows four to five feet tall and weighs between 60 and 150 pounds. Because of its size and facial features, it has been nicknamed "the dog bear." It has also been nicknamed the "honey bear" because of its long tongue- perfect for extracting honey from bee hives.
Two bears call the continental United States home - the black bear and the Grizzly bear. Both are omnivores that fee on plants and animals. Both species are solitary animals, living alone most of the time. There are, however, many differences between the two species. The Grizzly bear is usually larger, growing to 8 feet and weighing 800 pounds. The black bear grows to 5-6 feet tall and weighs between 200 and 600 pounds. Grizzly bears are always brown, whereas black bears can be black, brown and even (rarely) white. When winter arrives, Grizzlies hibernate, while black bears go into a dormant state.
Hiking in the mountains can be a beautiful experience. Stunning waterfalls and hidden lakes can take your breath away. There are dangers, though, too. An encounter with a bear can be deadly. This possibility need not stop you from hiking, however. There are several things you can do to protect yourself from a bear. Hike in groups and make noise occasionally. If you see a bear, do not run. Rather, walk calmly away from it. Serious hikers who intend to hike in isolated areas should carry bear spray. If a bear is charging, you should direct the spray in the bear's face. Being prepared is key if you are hiking in areas inhabited by bears.