Nitrogen (N) is a diatomic molecule which means it is made up of two atoms. It has the Atomic number of 7. It is a very common molecule in our atmosphere, making up 80%, the 4th most abundant. It is found in amino acids and nucleic acids in the human body and makes up 3% of body mass. Being an inert gas it is not reactive under most circumstances. Nitrogen is a used most often as a plant fertilizer and is also found naturally in plant alkaloids. It is also found in caffeine and morphine, kevlar fabrics, and antibiotics.
The colors of food in my kitchen vary a bit, but mostly I love green food! I eat a lot of kale, arugula, brocollini, etc. And orange with winter squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, and oranges. The class the other night brought my attention to that and although I eat pretty healthily, it made me want to add more colors in to my diet. I'm going to add in more red and purple food to start.
I love the subject of food as medicine. If used properly, food is our best source of medicine. It seems that even in the health food movement we have gotten away from that fact. Supplements and meal replacement powders have replaced putting our attention on a balanced healthy diet. I think that food has a chance of being even more powerful when it is grown locally in enriched soil and pure water. If possible, produce from our own gardens are best.
