Fiber
This crunchy red or green fruit that "keeps the doctor away" delivers over 4 grams of fiber—especially if you don't peel off the skin.
Apple
Scrambled, poached, or sunny-side up, this budget-friendly breakfast favorite packs about 6 grams of high-quality protein per shell.
What is an egg?
What is a source of calcium?
Milk, yogurt, cheese, fortified milk alternatives, dark leafy greens
While it sounds like a healthy dairy choice, many single-serve cups of this flavored refrigerated snack secretly contain as much added sugar as a candy bar.
What is flavored yogurt?
Regularly sipping water throughout the day protects your body against this dangerous deficit state?
What is dehydration?
What is one of the main benefits of fiber relating to bowel movement?
Reduces constipation
This creamy dairy tub, often paired with peaches or pineapple delivers over 25 grams of protein per cup.
What is cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt)?
What part of our body does calcium focus on making strong?
Bones
If you love having fruit juice with breakfast, you can cut the sugar content in half by mixing your glass with this zero-calorie liquid.
What is water?
As we grow older, our internal thermostat becomes less sensitive, and our skin produces less of this natural cooling fluid during warm weather or exercise.
What is sweat?
By slowing down how fast you absorb sugar from your food, fiber helps keep what steady?
Blood sugar
As the years go by, our bodies naturally want to let _____ fade away, but eating enough protein puts the brakes on this process and helps rebuild strength.
Muscle
You don't have to eat or drink dairy to get your calcium; you can also get a healthy boost by eating what?
Dark leafy greens
Taking a brisk walk or engaging in regular exercise helps clear sugar out of your bloodstream because this part of your body actively sponges up glucose for fuel.
What are muscles?
What does water help dissolve in our body?
What are nutrients?
You won't find fiber in meat, milk, or eggs- it only comes from what?
Plants
Calcium gets all the credit for bone hardness, but roughly half of your bone volume is made from this macronutrient that keeps bones bendable instead of brittle.
What is protein?
If you prefer almond, soy, or oat milk over dairy, you can look for containers with this word on the label, meaning extra calcium was added in.
Fortified
Cutting back on added sugars lowers your long-term risk of developing heart disease and what chronic metabolic condition?
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
You don't just drink your water—you can eat it! At over 92% water, this heavy green-striped summer melon is one of the most hydrating treats in the produce aisle.
What is watermelon?
Even though we usually think of sweet treats or bread when we hear this word, fiber is actually a special type of this that your body cannot simply break down.
Carbohydrate
To keep your bones and muscles strong, how much protein should you aim for at each meal?
20-30g protein per meal
Strong bones can help to prevent what incident in older adults?
Falls and fractures
To slow down how quickly your body absorbs sweet treats and prevent sharp blood sugar spikes, pair your dessert with foods rich in these two macronutrients.
What are protein and healthy fats?
Even though it sits protected inside a thick skull, roughly 75% to 80% of this thinking organ is pure water—which is why mild dehydration causes instant "brain fog".
What is the brain?