nutrition
what can fruits/vegetables prevent against?
diseases
what are the four citrus fruits?
oranges, grapefruits, mandarins, and limes
what colour is an orange
oranges
vegetables are healthier cooked, true or false?
false
what is the a favorited fruit in the world?
bananas
why are fruits/vegetables good for you/what does it lower?
lowers cholesterol and blood pressure and reduces diabetes
what are the three melons?
watermelons, rockmelons, and honeydew melons
red foods like tomatoes and watermelons contain lycopene that protect against what?
prostate cancer and heart disease
over boiling veggies will reduce what?
nutrients
what is the most hated vegetable that is the best for you?
Brussels sprouts
what do fruits/vegetables contain that makes it healthy?
vitamins and minerals
what are the two fruits that are often mistaken as vegetables?
tomatoes and avocados
blue and purple foods like blueberries and eggplants contain anthocyanins that protect against what?
cancer
what nutrient can be increased if cooked?
cartenoids
what vegetable has more protein then steak?
broccoli
what diseases do they protect against?
diabetes, stroke, heart disease, cancer, and hypertension
what are the three leafy green vegetables?
lettuce, spinach, and silverbeet
green vegetables like spinach and kale contain lutein and zeaxanthin which may help protect against what?
eye diseases
the best way to cook delicate vegetables is by doing what?
steaming them
what fruit has a certain enzyme that will destroy your taste buds?
pineapple
how many fruits/vegetable servings that you should have per day?
five servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit
what are the three root vegetables?
potato, sweet potato and yam.
what colour fruits/vegetables should you be eating daily?
all
what is the easiest way to cook vegetables?
roasting them
what fruit gives you more energy than coffee?
apples