World Food
This purple vegetable is the star ingredient of baba ghanoush
What is eggplant?
The vitamin we can get from the sun
What is Vitamin D?
Nutrient that supports digestion, lowers cholesterol, and helps balance blood sugar levels
What is fiber?
This fruit is commonly thought of as a vegetable
What is a tomato?
Famous soft drink invented in 1892
What is Coca-Cola?
Japanese food that is traditionally wrapped in seaweed
What is sushi?
Sailors used to suffer from a horrible illness called scurvy which is caused by a lack of this vitamin
What is Vitamin C?
Greek yogurt, eggs, and beans are rich in this nutrient (Hint: it helps build muscle!)
What is protein?
These fruits are high in antioxidants (Hint: their antioxidants give them their purple and red colors)
What are berries?
This leafy green vegetable, common in "soul food" and rich in nutrients, became the official vegetable of South Carolina in 2011
What are collard greens?
Borscht, a popular soup in Eastern Europe, is made using this root vegetable
What are beets?
A mineral that helps maintain strong and healthy bones
What is calcium?
Nutrient found in plant foods that fights free radicals and protects our cells from (oxidative) damage
What are antioxidants?
This fruit is the richest in heart-healthy fats of all fruits and vegetables (Hint: it's used to make guacamole!)
What is an avocado?
The first vegetable to be grown in space (Bonus points for knowing the year!)
What is potato?
In October 1995
This unleavened flatbread is part of Jewish cuisine and only made of two ingredients (flour and water)
What is matzah?
A mineral that can help lower high blood pressure (found in bananas!)
What is potassium?
Nutrient we should try to limit to maintain a healthy blood pressure
What is sodium?
This fiber- and protein-rich vegetable is also known as "garbanzo" beans
What are chickpeas?
In 1930, this classic dessert was made by mistake
What are chocolate chip cookies?
Country that eats the least amount of meat in the world
What is India?
The first vitamin to be discovered and is important for healthy vision and immune function
What is Vitamin A?
(discovered in 1913)
Daily number of servings of veggies we should eat
What is 3 servings of veggies?
Broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage are informally classified as this kind of vegetable
What are cruciferous vegetables?
This root vegetable used to be purple until the late 16th century when Dutch farmers cultivated it to be the color orange
What is a carrot?