Food for Thought
Good Night, Sleep Tight
Key Nutrients in Fruits & Vegetables
Random Knowledge
200
Omega-3 fatty acid, eating fish 2x a week, and fruits and vegetables with potent amounts of beta carotene, benefit this part of the body.
What is vision? / What are eyes?
200
Stanford ran a trial of the CPAP device, which provides continuous positive airway pressure to help this chronic condition where breathing is interrupted.
What is sleep apnea?
200
This nutrient is needed for normal cell function throughout the body; however, most diets that contain too much of this is and can be associated with high blood pressure.
What is sodium?
200
This was a popular catchphrase in the 1980s for a beef ad campaign, spoken by an 81-year-old actress.
What is “Where’s the beef?”
300
ONE (1) green and cruciferous vegetable that provide compounds which may help prevent cancer.
What are: Broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, green cabbage, or kale?
300
Doctors for the Sleep Research Center at Stanford University linked dreaming with this phase of sleep that includes higher heart and respiration rates.
What is REM? (Rapid Eye Movement)
300
Keeping eyes and skin healthy and helping to protect against infections can be attributed to this nutrient.
What is Vitamin A?
300
Beer, wine and caffeinated drinks contribute to this condition.
What is dehydration?
400
ONE (1) blue, purple deep-red fruit OR vegetable that are full of antioxidants that are associated with keeping the heart healthy and the brain functioning optimally.
What are: Blackberries, blueberries, eggplant, plums, cranberries, grapes, radishes (red), raspberries, or strawberries?
400
The promotion of regular sleep is known as sleep hygiene. This is ONE (1) healthy habit that can improve your sleep.
What are: 1) Go to bed at the same time each night, rise at the same time each morning 2) Sleep in a quiet, dark and relaxing environment 3) Remove all TVs, computers and other electronics from the bedroom 4) Create a relaxing bedtime ritual including: - Read a book or magazine by a soft light - Take a warm bath - Listen to soft music - Do some easy stretches 5) Avoid large meals before bedtime"
400
Processed meats have more sodium and saturated fat than red meat and can increase the risk of this type of cancer.
What is colorectal cancer?
500
A healthy portion of ground beef should be this percent lean.
What is 90%?
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