Hydration
This condition occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in.
What is Dehydration?
This type of fiber dissolves in water and can help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels.
What is Soluble Fiber?
Diets high in sodium are strongly linked to this condition, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke
What is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)?
This heart-healthy oil is the primary source of fat in the Mediterranean diet.
What is Olive Oil?
This natural source of vitamin D is free, abundant, and activates vitamin D synthesis in the skin.
What is Sunlight?
This is the recommended number of 8-ounce glasses of water to drink per day, often cited as a general guideline.
What is 8?
This type of fiber does not dissolve in water and helps move material through the digestive system.
What is Insoluble Fiber?
This is the recommended daily limit for sodium intake for most adults, according to the FDA.
What is 2300mg?
The Mediterranean diet emphasizes this type of protein, often eaten in place of red meat.
What is Fish?
Vitamin D helps the body absorb this mineral, which is essential for strong bones and teeth.
What is Calcium?
This organ is primarily responsible for regulating fluid balance by filtering blood and producing urine.
What are the Kidneys?
A food that is considered a "high fiber" food will contain at least this many grams of fiber per serving.
What is 5?
On a Nutrition Facts label, a food is considered high in sodium if it contains this percentage or more of the Daily Value per serving.
What is 20% or more?
This food group, including beans, lentils, and chickpeas, is a key plant-based protein in the Mediterranean diet.
What are Legumes?
Vitamin D is classified as this type of vitamin, meaning it can be stored in the body’s fat tissues.
What is a Fat-Soluble Vitamin?
This clear indicator in the restroom can help you assess your hydration status.
What is Urine?
Soluble fiber can help lower this type of cholesterol, which is linked to heart disease.
What is LDL?
Sodium works closely with this other electrolyte to maintain fluid balance and nerve function.
What is Potassium?
The Mediterranean diet may help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, both of which are linked to this age-related brain disorder.
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Along with calcium, vitamin D may help reduce the risk of this age-related bone disease.
What is Osteoporosis?
This term describes drinking too much water, which can dilute sodium levels and be dangerous.
What is Hyponatremia?
A high-fiber diet may reduce the risk of this type of cancer, which affects the large intestine.
What is Colorectal Cancer?
This organ system is primarily responsible for regulating sodium levels in the body.
What is the Renal (or Kidney) System?
This fermented dairy product, often eaten with cucumbers and herbs, is a common Mediterranean snack.
What is Greek Yogurt?
Vitamin D plays a role in supporting this system, which helps the body fight off infections.
What is the Immune System?