Sleep on It
Sodium Smarts
Cholesterol Cutting
Fiber Facts
Riddles
100
This root has been touted as a sleep aid
a. Valerian root
b. Ginger root
c. Beet root
Valerian
A review of 29 high quality studies, valerian was no better than a placebo in helping insomnia.
Don't count on more or better sleep with valerian root
100
Which has the most sodium?
Ranch dressing
Barbecue sauce
Yellow Mustard
Mayonnaise
Ranch 328
Barbecue sauce 350
Yellow mustard 342
Mayonnaise 180
100
These good bacteria that you can often get from yogurt are showing promise for helping to lower "bad" LDL cholesterol?
Probiotics
100
Experts recommend this number of grams of fiber every day?
a. 28
b. 50
c. 15
28
100
I am a bird from New Zealand but also a fuzzy green
fruit with little black seeds?
Kiwi
200
What is the minimum number of hours someone under 60 should get?
7
200
How much sodium should most people consume daily?
a. 4000 mgs
b. 250 mgs
c. 2300 mgs
2300
200
What is the best first step to reducing cholesterol?
a. cholesterol lowering medications
b. moderate exercise
c. cutting saturated fats in the diet
d. b and c
B and C
200
Why was the main reason fiber target is set at 28 grams?
a. digestive regularity
b. heart disease prevention
c. lower high blood pressure
Heart disease prevention
200
I wear a red coat and have a stone in my throat. I am in season right now!
Cherry
300
This mineral has been touted as helpful for sleep
a. magnesium
b. copper
c. zinc
Magnesium
Bottom line: Don't expect more ZZZ's from magnesium. Taking more than 350 mg daily can cause diarrhea and nausea.
300
Which has the most sodium?
2 slices of bread
Small McDonalds Fry
Chick Fila Sandwich
Bread 300 mgs
Fries 180
Chick Fila Sandwich 1460
300
How many eggs per day is considered safe and not a risk for raising cholesterol?
a. 2
b. 0
c. 1
One
300
Which of these has the most fiber?
a. 1/2 cup brussels sprouts
b. 1/2 avocado
c. 3 T chia seeds
Chia seeds 10 g
Avocado 5 g
Brussels sprouts 2 g
300
I have ears but can't hear. Indiana grows a lot of me and I'm in season right now!
Corn
400
Tart cherry juice contains melatonin and may help you sleep.
True/False
True but more research is needed.
400
Eating too much sodium can contribute to which of the following diseases?
a. High blood pressure
b. heart disease
c. cancer
d. all of the above
All of the above
400
What should your LDL level be?
a. <250
b. <100
c. <350
<100
400
Fiber gummy supplements are one of the best ways to increase fiber intake
True
False
False
400
If you take off my skin, I won't cry but you may
onion
500
Melatonin can help with:
a. less waking up at night
b. getting to sleep earlier
c. getting recommended 7 hours of sleep
Getting to sleep earlier. But offers only modest benefits if you have insomnia.
Studies show melatonin takers sleep an averate of 20 minutes more each night.
500
When reading the food label, a percent value of 22 percent per serving of a food means it is high in sodium.
True
False
True
500
Which types of fats are better for heart health?
a. liquid at room temperature
b. solid at room temperature
Liquid
500
Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of fiber?
a. beans
b. chicken
c. sweet potatoes
d. popcorn
Uses the whole grain and not just the middle thereby increasing the fiber intake
500
I have a heart but it doesn't beat.
Artichoke