Nutrition
What two biologically active substances can help you to protect you from some diseases?
Phytochemicals and plant chemicals
Name three kinds of citrus.
oranges, grapefruit, mandarins, limes
What does green vegetables contain?
lutein, zeaxanthin
What is an easy and fast way to get crisp, bright veggies?
Boiling veggies
What have some studies by the FDA confirmed about freezing vegetables?
that any decrease in nutrition from freezing vegetables in negligible at best.
When do fruits and vegetables protect you from a heart disease?
When they are eaten as food, not as supplements.
<true or false> Tomatoes are vegetables.
false
What does blue and purple foods help?
It helps the body protect from cancer.
What method works well with veggies that need longer to cook?
Simmering veggies.
What is the most widely known toxin in fruits?
Cyanide
What are fruits and vegetables low in?
Fat, salt and sugar
Name two kinds of edible plant stem.
celery, asparagus
<true or false> White foods contain lycopene.
false
What works as well as a wok while stir-frying veggies?
saute pan
What vegetable contains more protein than a steak?
The broccoli
What may folic acid reduce?
blood levels of homocysteine
What type of fruit is a passionfruit ?
berries
What does a cauliflower contain?
sulforaphane
What happens when you eat fried vegetables?
It becomes a balance of nutritious and indulgent.
Thanks to what have apples the perfect storm of nutrition to help you stay energized all day?
Thanks to their high carbohydrate, vitamin, and mineral content.
Answer three things what the fruits and vegetables help for your body.
1. Reduce obesity and maintain a healthy weight
2. Lower your cholesterol
3. Lower you blood pressure
<true or false> Lettuce, cabbage, spinach are leafy green.
false - cabbage is included as a cruciferous vegetable.
Which colour of foods help protect against age-related eye disease?
green
What does quick pickling involves?
Immersing veggies in brine made with vinegar, water, herbs, and spices.
According to experts, what can you sprinkle into a wound where it will act as gauze?
some cayenne pepper