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It is an interesting fact that everything that surrounds people has been created by nature for humans and animals to use at own disposal. Plants and other living creatures are food for carnivores and people are no different. Everything that people survived on were plants that could be eaten and animals that had meat to be cooked. Michael Pollan takes a closer look at things that are taken for granted and describes how much people depend and at the same time, disvalue and don’t appreciate what nature provides for humanity.


His book titled “Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals” discusses several aspects of nature and focuses specifically on grass and what it is for animals and different people. Without grass life would have many problems, as both animals and humans very much need on it to live full lives.

Expectations that society has is centered on food and that it is provided in abundance for stores and markets but how it gets there, no one wonders. The author starts out by making a very specific and acute observation that most people see grass as a unit, one entity that is a part and mostly, an insignificant piece of the environment comparing to the rest of nature’s objects.

Walking on it every day, an individual never really stops and thinks what grass consists of and how its life processes are carried out. Michael Pollan mentions that the majority of people do not see grass the same way a cow sees it. As cows eat it every day, they have become specialists in the kinds of grass there are and what specific ones should not be eaten. A farmer also sees grass as a part of his life because he needs it for his cows to survive and his farm to prosper.

The author goes on to talk about his visit to the farm and how he was explained about the different types and strands of grass. People who are closely involved with farming are also knowledgeable about grass and how to properly grow it (Pollan, 2007). The expectations that people have towards grass and what farmers think, are very different. People want to see grass on their lawn to look pretty and to cover the mud. Farmers expect grass to be well grown and full of vitamins for their live stock.

Grass is a very needed and essential part of the farm and the chain of production because so many species of animals depend on it. Grass’ growth and the cows’ eating habits have many “rules and laws” that surround this food type. “The law of the second bite” is an important one to keep in mind, as the cows should not be permitted to completely eat the grass down to the root (Pollan, 2007). In case this does happen, and it mostly does, the grass becomes weakened and stops growing.

After the cows have taken the first bite, grass should be left alone, as it will have a chance to replenish itself and continue healthy growth. The opposite it true because if the grass is left to grow out more than it is supposed to, the area becomes too “bushy” and cannot be used for cows. A farmer, who is taking care of his animals and their food, will rotate to make sure the animals are moved to a new patch of grass and this makes for best results for grass, animals and people (Pollan, 2007).


It is very much surprising but grass and its quality plays a key role for animals and people. The better the grass, the more nutritious the meat and milk will be for people to consume. It is important to take care of such an important resource until it is depleted.




QualityTrees
Trees absorb odours and pollutant gases (nitrogen oxides, ammonia, sulphur dioxide and ozone) and filter particulates out of the air by trapping them on their leaves and bark.
An apple tree can yield up to 15-20 bushels of fruit per year and can be planted on the tiniest urban lot. Aside from fruit for humans, trees provide food for birds and wildlife.
On hillsides or stream slopes, trees slow water runoff and hold soil in
Streams
Streams protect against floods by limiting the amount of water flowing.
Headwater streams trap floodwaters, recharge groundwater supplies, remove pollution, provide fish and wildlife habitat, and sustain the health of downstream rivers, lakes and bays.
They also have significant storage ability and play a critical role in protecting downstream communities by moderating flooding during heavy flow and by maintaining flow during dry weather
Streams give us a large supply of drinking water in its highest quality by ensuring a continuous flow of clean water.
They can reduce the pollution that flows to downstream rivers, lakes, bays, and coastal waters. They are able to retain sediments and excess nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, and prevent these pollutants from traveling further downstream where they could cause algal blooms or dead zones. …show more content…
And also soil provides the ability to plant vegetation and fruits.

Rocks
Geologists use evidence from rocks to learn about the past of Earth, e.g. Climate change in different parts of the world.
Rocks contain minerals and ore deposits which we use to make different metals with various uses.
Sedimentary rocks host the Earth's oil, coal, natural gas, and uranium deposits, and much of the world's groundwater valuable resources. They are sources of sand, gravel, quartz, lime, salt, building stones, and other chemical and rock resources.

Hedges + Hedgerows
Store carbon to help reduce pollution, protect from floods and are habitats for plants and animals. Fruits/Flowers can grow on them which attract birds, invertebrates and other animals.
They also provide natural beauty like many other parts of the natural countryside.
In the past they were considered essential for marking ownership boundaries, and for keeping livestock in or out of fields. However these reasons are now less valid.





Nature provides us what we need to survive each day of our living, like our mother. It give us a food to eat, water to drink, air to breathe, shelter to stay and many more for our life to become better and easier. Our nature have many beautiful scenery. Our eyes won’t get tired mesmerizing on it. No wonder why many artist, writers, poets, and painters choose it to be their subject. Human are the real user of the nature. We are dependent on it that’s why we will not survive on earth without it. Having this precious gift means also a big responsibility. A big responsibility for a human to fulfill. That’s why it is right and just to take care on it. As I said nature is …show more content…
We should not allow our selfishness to take over. We should enjoy our beautiful nature without hurting it. Let’s help each other to take away it from the damages. So that our future generation can also witness how beautiful it is. Human should not take it for granted. Let’s value the worth of it while it is not too late. Let’s help each other to take care of it so that we can enjoy it forever.

Nature is everything which surround us and one of this is the flower. Flower is a part of a plant. It is a reproductive organ that produces eggs and pollen grains. Many flower have brightly colored petals and sweet fragrant which make them unique from the other living things. They produce nectar that attracts insect, animals and human too. While the animals eat on the nectar, some pollen grains stick on their bodies. When they move to another flower they carry the pollen and help pollinate those flowers. The pollination by animals are more effectively than pollination by the wind. Why? Because the animals directly move from flower to flower and not like in wind where the pollen can be carry anywhere.




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Bananas are some of the most widely eaten fruits in the world, as well as some of the most readily recognized due to their distinctive shape and bright colors which, added to the health benefits of bananas, makes them a household stable. They are nutritious and readily eaten raw, and are mostly composed of sugars, such as sucrose, fructose, and glucose, in addition to fiber. As a result, they are among the best choices for a source of energy that gives both immediate boost and more prolonged boosts. There are a number of additional benefits to bananas that have been discovered in recent years that may result in a higher quality of life for people of all ages and backgrounds. The mindful consumption of bananas help people live healthier and …show more content…
These short chain fatty acids, however, are helpful in that they are taken up by the cells that make up the stomach lining, which is called the mucosa. When these cells are healthy, they are then able to do a much better job of absorbing calcium into the body. Calcium, of course, is one of the building blocks of bones in both the young and the old, and a body rich in calcium will be a body with stronger bones that are less prone to fractures or decay.



Healthy Kidneys



Strong bones is an essential part of a healthy life, but these are not the only advantages that bananas confer to people who eat them regularly. The kidneys are another important part of the body that are positively impacted by regular banana consumption. Although people have two kidneys, the truth is that whenever one becomes damaged due to injury or unhealthy lifestyle habits such as excessive drinking, smoking, or weight gain, the other kidney will be affected too since they are part of the same blood supply and body.




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