Students of Hinsdale Central are complaining about the small varieties of food available in the cafeteria. Most of the foods do not meet the religious dietary guidelines. There are many religions that are strict about food, but Judaism is very strict. Pigs, Shellfish, Rabbits, and Reptiles are not to be eaten in this religion. This may not seem very strict, but these are just some of the rules.
The Torah is the most important part of the Jewish bible. In the Torah, there are requirements regarding food. One of the rules, is that a bird must be kosher in order to be consumed. Kosher is a Jewish law about food. Specific kosher bird species, that are allowed and not allowed to be eaten, are listed in the Torah. Generally speaking, birds of prey are not kosher. For example: chickens are not birds of prey, so you can eat chicken according to the Torah. To be kosher, a bird must also eat grass. Milk and Eggs also have to be checked to make sure they are from an animal who is kosher. Animals that are not birds, must have split hooves, as well as eat grass. For Example: Cows are animals who can both Graze and Browse. Grazing refers to the eating of grasses, and browsing usually refers to the eating of leaves, fruit, seeds, twigs, or bark from bushes or trees. The Torah also states, that the milk you drink must be from a cow who eats grass. Quest food should look for an 100%, Grass-fed company, for their milk and meat. Another rule the Torah says, is that meat and dairy cannot be consumed together. For example: In Judaism, you cannot eat cheeseburgers because there is both dairy and meat in that meal. People usually wait up to six hours after eating meat before they eat dairy. People who are Orthodox keep all the rules of the Torah. Some even have separate utensils and perhaps fridges for the preparation and storage of meat and dairy products.
Quest food should ensure that when their food is in schools, dairy and meat is separated.
Quest food should also include a different selection of food that is important to all religions. In Judaism, Shakshuka is a staple cuisine with bread to mop up the tomato sauce. There are also Latkes. They are fried potato pancakes topped with anything from sour cream to applesauce. Both of these foods sound really enjoyable. Quest food should include these foods in their meals, so people of other religions can learn about theirs.
Sources:<a href="https://www.thespruceeats.com/jewish-dietary-laws-2121753"></a>
Title: Climate Change is Severely Affecting Africa
Summary: The number of undernourished people in Africa has increased by 46.5% since 2012, according to the United Nations food and Agriculture Organization. This is due to climate change. Climate change causes illnesses and affects agriculture. Recently, changes in rain patterns have been making insects bite. Dengue fever, malaria, and yellow fever are easily transmitted through these changed rain patterns. Sadly, poorly governed countries have been the most affected by climate change. Studies from University of Oxfords Enviornmental change institute, show that most poorly governed countries in Africa do not have access to air conditioning. Air conditioning is very essential because humans adapt to hot weather by turning their air conditioning on. In a very hot climate like Africa you could suffer from heat stroke and die. The probability of this happening is more likely because Africa is getting hotter due to climate change.
Algriculture is also effecting lifes in Africa. Over the last 8 years starvation in Africa has increased by nearly 50%. Heat waves were found to be the common issue. They can kill crops, and increase plant diseases/pests. Also, according to the United Nations food and Algriculture Organization, when rainfall patterns change food supply reduces by 50%. Food supply is lessening, but Africa found a way to help. Some governments in Africa provide farmers training on how to grow crops in extreme heat. More food is going to be saved.
Analisis: All humans must adapt to survive. We adapt by doing simple things. We wear coats in the winter, and in the summer shorts or t-shirts. We grow certain types of fruit in the weather/places they do best in. Most of the world is being effected by climate change, but luckily we are finding solutions. The key to survival is to adapt. If we do not adapt, how would we survive? We wouldn't.
Discussion Questions:
Do you think CLimate change will be eliminated?
What effects does climate change have on Africa?