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When it comes to technological innovation, the United States remains number one. Yet, among 15-year-olds worldwide, the US ranks 29th in math literacy, falling behind Finland, Croatia, the Czech Republic, and Liechtenstein.[1] This means that the US delivers a less-than-excellent education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM education). Due to the declining quality of public primary and secondary education as well as an overall lack of financial and societal support (only 10 percent of children’s TV characters are scientists or engineers),[2] fewer young American students are showing an interest in STEM education.
Given that so many US students have shied away from STEM studies, American industry has been forced to continue its practice of outsourcing overseas. This business strategy will not change unless a sufficient number of American students pursue college and graduate degrees in the sciences. As of late, there has been renewed attention to STEM education as well initiatives and funding from the White House on its behalf.[3] To contribute to this new momentum, parents and caregivers can play a significant role in exciting their children about STEM education and its professional possibilities. What are the steps in taking this proactive approach? This article will help you to get your children more involved in STEM education and loving it, too.
Note: While this article relates in particular to the US situation, the need to boost STEM education is similar in many Anglo countries, and the methods outlined here are of great benefit to children in these countries too.
Raw food consists of (usually plant) food that is uncooked and unprocessed, such food often termed “live” or “living”. The raw food diet is based on the belief that a high-enzyme diet will ensure optimal health. Enzymes help us to digest food; raw food contains enzymes already to assist this process. When we cook food, the naturally occurring enzymes are destroyed by heat (over 118ºF or 48ºC), and our own bodies need to produce the enzymes to digest the food.[1] It is thought that this places too much pressure on our bodies, having to both manufacture the enzymes needed, and digest the food at the same time.[2] Cooking is also thought to diminish the nutritional value and “life force” of food.
As well as this basic reason, other reasons for why people follow a raw food diet vary. Ani Phyo says that the range of reasons include losing weight, anti-aging properties, health benefits, physical performance benefits, and for a growing number of people, as a way of fitting in with a green lifestyle.[3] Many raw food diet followers are vegan owing to a personal belief that consumption of animals is unethical and unhealthy.[4] A raw food diet can be incredibly delicious and diverse. Provided also that you do adequate research, a raw food diet can be well-balanced in nutrients, providing for optimal health and ideal weight. This article provides some guidance for getting started on a raw food diet, including what to purchase for your kitchen and the types of foods to consider.
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