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Archive for December 2008

What are Hybrid Cars

With the environment, and especially global warming, a hot topic at the moment (pardon the pun), a lot of people are considering purchasing hybrid cars. But what, exactly, are hybrid cars? This post will explain just that and also tell you some random facts about hybrid cars.

What are Hybrid Cars

Hybrid cars (sometimes called hybrid vehicles) are simply cars that use at

Advantages of Genetically Modified Foods

A few days ago, I wrote a post titled ‘what are GM foods‘. Today, I am going to look at all the advantages of growing genetically modified foods.

Advantages (Pros) of Genetically Modified (GM) Foods:

  • Saves the use of toxic chemicals. GM crops can be made resistant to pests, so pesticides do not need to be sprayed on them. This is also better on

What are GM Foods

Genetically modified (GM) foods are simply foods that have had their DNA changed via genetic engineering. Genetic engineers (the people who genetically modify food) take DNA from a plant or animal and transfer it to crops. Here is an example of how it might work…

Strawberries are not very resistant to frosts. Hence, genetic engineers can take a frost resistant gene (part of the DNA) out of a plant that is

What Foods Are High in Fiber

Some time ago I wrote a list of low carb foods for people on low carb diets. Now I am going to give you a list of foods that are high in fiber. You need between 30 and 40 grams of fiber everyday to maintain the best health. Most Americans only get 8-15 grams of fiber a day, not nearly enough. So eat