Food & Skin
This mineral found in pumpkin seeds and lean meat is an important nutrient for clear skin
Zinc
About 90% of this "happy chemical" is made in your gut, not your brain
Serotonin
This macronutrient is especially important for hormone health and energy
Fact or myth: You can get enough nutrients from a fast food diet if you eat enough calories
Myth
Calories don't equal nutrients
Name one food you could add to breakfast to help your brain stay focused until lunch
Eggs, oats, nut butter, berries, etc.
True or false: Greasy food causes acne.
False
It's sugar and refined carbs that spike hormones linked to breakouts
Skipping this meal is linked to higher anxiety and worse focus in teens
Breakfast
True or false: skipping meals can throw off your hormones
True
Myth or fact: the cocoa in chocolate causes acne
Myth
It's the sugar and dairy in most chocolate, not the cocoa itself
What does "eating the rainbow" mean and why does it matter?
Eating a variety of colourful fruits and veggies to get a wide range of antioxidants and nutrients
This healthy fat found in salmon and walnuts reduces skin inflammation and keeps your skin barrier strong
Omega-3s
Name one food that has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
This hormone increases when you're under-fueled and stressed
Cortisol
Myth or fact: Energy drinks are a good way to improve focus for studying
Myth
The crash, anxiety, and sleep disruption make focus worse overall
Name one way to upgrade instant noodles to make them more balanced
Adding protein (egg, chicken, tofu) or veggies
Name one vitamin your skin needs to produce collagen
Vitamin C
Big spikes and crashes in this can affect mood and anxiety
Blood sugar
This happens to menstrual cycles when the body doesn't get enough energy
They become irregular or stop
Myth or fact: All carbs are bad for you
Myth
What is missing: toast + butter + juice?
Protein
This gut-skin connection means that when your gut bacteria are imbalanced, it often shows up here
Skin (or acne/eczema)
Low levels of this mineral - found in dark chocolate, nuts, and seeds - are strongly linked to anxiety and poor sleep
Magnesium
Iron deficiency is more common in those who menstruate than those who don't.
Name one symptom of low iron
Some symptoms: fatigue, brain fog, weakness, pale skin, poor concentration
Myth or fact: Supplements alone can replace a healthy diet for mental health
Myth
Why is pairing carbs with protein helpful?
Slows energy release, keeps you full longer, and prevents crashes