My Nutrition

In my nutrition, I took in a lot of vitamin A, but my amount of carbs and protein was extremely low. This could possibly be dangerous for me in the long-run. Getting too much vitamin A can give my skin and eyes an orange hue. Too much animal-derived vitamin A can build up in my body and become toxic. It also causes hair loss, confusion, liver damage, and bone loss. Receiving too little carbs is also unhealthy for me. It causes dizziness, headaches, weakness, fatigue, nutrient deficiencies, nausea, diarrhea, mental fatigue and even bad breath. A long-term effect includes kidney damage. Too little protein causes weakness and will weaken my immune system.

Alliance #2: Rice Krispies

     For our alliance project, we made Rice Krispies! The product was a success. However, things could have gone differently if we did not put the exact amounts required in the recipe. For example, if we had put too much cereal in the mixture, the mixture would be too dry and crusty. Adding too many marshmallows would make our Rice Krispie treats very sticky and harder to mix (putting the right amount was already hard enough).
     Following the procedure was also important. If we did not microwave the marshmallows long enough, the marshmallows would not have melted all the way. Also, we had to add in the cereal little by little since mixing it and the marshmallows all together would be extremely difficult and the mixture would be uneven. Letting the treats harden was also required, or else it would be too soft and fragile to hold and cut.

Zucchini Bread Recipe

Zucchini Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

709.76 mL all-purpose flour

236.59 mL vegetable oil

4.93 mL salt

532.32 mL sugar

4.93 mL baking soda

4.93 mL baking powder

14.79 mL vanilla extract

14.79 mL cinnamon

3 eggs

236.59 mL chopped walnuts

473.18 mL grated zucchini

Instructions: 

1. Grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
3. Beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
4. Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pan, and completely cool.

Hi! My name is Cynthia and I am 15 years old. I am a sophomore at Alhambra High. I live with my parents and my older brother.My hobbies include art, video games, and basketball and yellow is my favorite color. I also enjoy watching television. My favorite show is Glee. Afterschool, I enjoy spending time with my friends and eating delicious food all around Main Street!