By keeping the CAX 1 regulating gene turned on, Hirschi created a condition where the calcium level of the cellular fluid was constantly depleted. Although the mechanism is unknown, the end result was an increase in the cell's overall calcium content. Although maximizing CAX 1 production increased cellular calcium content, the experiment had a downside. The CAX1 plants did not grow well when subjected to cold temperatures and high levels of common soil minerals like magnesium and potassium. Our next step is to limit CAX 1 expression to the edible portions of plants.
All vegetarians rely heavily on whole grains, fruits and vegetables and avoid red meat.
But the extent to which dairy, eggs and other animal products are avoided varies considerably. When talking with a teen about their interest in vegetarianism, try to learn which foods they intend to eliminate from their diet. Semi-vegetarians avoid red meat but generally eat dairy, egg products, fish, and fowl. Lacto-ovo vegetarians avoid fowl, fish and red meat, but eat eggs and dairy products. Lacto vegetarians avoid all animal products and eggs, but will consume dairy products.