Healthy Holidays
Some say this is the most important meal of the day and should not be skipped
What is breakfast
This type of chocolate offers many health benefits; it is an antioxidant, which helps prevent inflammation
What is dark chocolate
These can be used to flavor foods instead of using salt
What are herbs and spices
The food group that provides the majority of our calcium needs each day is this
What is dairy food group
One way to reduce calories in baked goods is to decrease the amount of this sweetener
What is sugar
You're making a chicken soup with vegetables. To prevent contamination from the raw chicken, you should use two separate (blank); one for the chicken and one for the vegetables
What are cutting boards (or knives)
Someone asks you to bring a dessert to a holiday party. To make it healthy, you decide to bring this
What is a fruit salad; chocolate covered strawberries; baked apples with cinnamon
Half your plate should be filled with these two food groups
What are fruits and vegetables
Healthier ways to sweeten baked goods like muffins, instead of using sugar, include these:
What are applesauce, pureed fruit, honey, agave
The proper way to defrost a turkey
What is in the refrigerator
One way to make sure you don't overeat at a big holiday meal is to do this:
What is eat breakfast and lunch that day; use small plates
My Plate has 5 food groups: fruits, vegetables, protein, grains and dairy. If you want to eat a balanced diet, the most important group is this
What is all of them
If you're not sure whether or not food has spoiled, it's a good idea to follow this advice: "When in doubt..."
What is "throw it out"
Name something you have learned thus far
What is your answer?
A healthy diet allows you to eat the foods you enjoy from all of the 5 food groups; however, it is recommended that you watch this to avoid too many calories:
What is portion size
To avoid getting sick from eating fruits and vegetables, it's a good idea to do this before cooking them
What is washing them