THE BRAIN
True or false-the brain is not connected to the digestive system
False-the brain is crucial to the digestive system
This often happens around 1 pm, after lunch, if we do not have the chance to walk around and move before class
Afternoon Tiredness
This fruit is one of David's favorites and you eat it in the summertime. It's pink and red on the inside and green on the outside.
Watermelon
This is traditionally the healthiest way to cook (especially veggies), using boiling water and a basket.
Steaming
Where does the digestive process begin?
Chewing-salivary glands release enzymes that begin breaking down the foods
True or false- it is completely healthy to get only 2 hours of sleep per night.
False-getting little sleep will harm quality of life, including the digestive system's efficiency (discuss how you feel after you get little sleep)
What should you always wear while riding a bike?
A helmet
This is one of Amanda's favorite foods, everyone is grossed out that she eats it straight with a spoon. Also a great source of healthy lipids and fats.
Avocadoes
You can use this method to make healthy alternatives to french fries by cooking them in high heat air
Baking
After you swallow, what does the food travel through to get to the stomach?
The esophagus
When you smell or see food, your brain signals your digestive system to start working. What happens?
The hunger response is activated and the salivary glands activate (mouth starts watering)
If you do not have time for a walk after a meal, doing this can help you digest your food as well as wake up.
Stretching
Jennifer loves these, a healthy alternative to mashing these would be cooking them in an air-fryer or baking them, they are very starchy
Potatoes
This is the most unhealthy method of cooking-submerging breaded foods in oil
Deep-frying?
Roughly how long is your small intestine?
22 feet
This chemical releases in the brain when the sun goes down, signaling the body that it is time to start preparing for the night's sleep
Melatonin
By standing, walking or stretching after a meal, what natural phenomena helps with digestion?
Gravity
Shayna and Amanda both love this vegetable. It is green and long, starts with an a, and is especially good grilled.
Asparagus
Sometimes it is just best to eat vegetables and fruits ___
Raw
How many parts of the small intestine are there?
3-duodenum, jejunum, ileum
What part of the brain controls digestion?
The brain stem, beneath the cerebrum and in front of the cerebellum
Doing this can help your digestive system move properly so you do not feel bloated after eating.
Going for a brief walk, 30 minutes
One of Tiffani's favorite foods, you can use either chicken, beef or fish, put it in a shell, add cheese, lettuce and salsa. You can definitely tweak this recipe so it is healthy. Originates in Mexico.
Tacos
This method uses a small amount of oil in a hot pan to cook food.
Sautéing
What is the ball of food you swallow called?
The bolus