Healthy Eating

Herbs and Spices

100

This spice is common but it is not salt.

Pepper

200

This spice is red and can be sweet

Paprika

300

This spice has a reputation for causing bad breath and also has anti-inflammatory properties. 

Garlic

400

This spice mixture is very common in Indian foods.

Curry

500

The Latin name of Mint is what?

Mentha 

Vitamins and Minerals

100

This is also known as the sunshine vitamin

Vitamin D!

200

What is Vitamin C most commonly used for?

Immune System Health

300

Spinach is a great source of this mineral

Iron

400

Adding this mineral to water is believed to support dental health.

Fluoride 

500

Scurvy is caused by being deficient in what vitamin?

Vitamin C

Groups

100

Oats and barely are part of what food group?

Wheat

200

You need 5-10 serving from this food group each day

Fruits and Vegtables

300

Eggs belong to this food group

Meat

400

Okra is part of what food group?

Vegtables

500

Butter belongs to which food group?

Other

Steps to Eating Healthy

100

What is the most important meal of the day?

Breakfast

200

What should you drink instead of sugary beverages?

WATER!!!!

300

True or False: Healthy eating means going on a diet?

False! It means knowing what you're eating and how much!

400

Knowing what you're eating and how much is known as?

Portion Control

500

Name four Polyunsaturated and Monounsaturated fats (name 2 of each)

Polyunsaturated- Vegetable Oil, omega-3, fatty acids, ie. Fish, seeds, and nuts. Monounsaturated- Plant-based oils, ie olive oil, avacados, and canola oils.

Healthy Alternatives

100

What is a healthy alternative for chocolate?

Dark chocolate and Carob

200

What is a healthier alternative for sugary beverages like soda?

Water (you can also add lemon to give it more flavor)

300

What can garlic, oregano, pepper, sage, tarragon, cinnamon, and other herbs and spices be healthier alternatives for?

Salt

400

What can Turkey be used as alternatives for? Give two examples.

1. Bacon 2. Beef

500

What is an alternative for white bread? Why is it healthier for you?

Whole Wheat bread because white bread is bleached flour and enriched with high fructose corn sugar, while whole wheat bread is unprocessed and your body has to use energy to digest it.