Brain Health
Food aside, what is one of the worst (yet common) habits that you can do for your brain?
What is not getting enough sleep?
This food group is found most in grains and fruits. Their main function is providing energy.
You must give the full name!
What are Carbohydrates?
It is the most common artificial red food coloring found in red candies, snacks, and drinks. It is diabolical how bad this is for your health.
What is Red-40?
This mineral is found in dairy, and can strengthen your bones.
What is Calcium?
This is the "salty" mineral found on food labels. It's also a element.
What is Na or Sodium?
This mineral is found in red meat and spinach; it helps your blood carry oxygen, which supports you brain because your brain needs oxygen. It is named after a metal.
What is iron?
Potatoes and Cauliflowers are in this food group.
What are vegetables?
If a food package has this word, it means that the food was made without any synthetic pesticides or GMOs.
What is Organic?
This vitamin is found in citrus fruits. It has collagen, which supports your skin and blood, and also helps with immunity.
What is Vitamin-C?
On a food label, this term tells you how much of the food is considered one portion.
What is serving size?
These organic compounds serve as the fundamental building blocks of proteins. You need 20 to fully function.
What are amino acids?
You can get water by drinking it, but these two food groups also have a lot of water.
What are fruits and vegetables?
These are minerals that help your brain send signals to your muscles. It is recommended to eat/drink these after you are active.
Hint: they are common in sports drinks
What are electrolytes?
If you don't get enough vitamins or minerals, you will feel this way, which is a sign you are low on energy.
It's the scientific way of saying "tired"
What is fatigued?
Nutrients on food labels are commonly labeled with this unit of measurement.
What are grams or milligrams?
This food is surprisingly good for your brain. It is rich in antioxidants, meaning it has tons of brain benefits like boosted memory and focus.
While certain types of this food can be high in sugar, less sweet versions are great for brain health.
What is chocolate or dark chocolate?
This food group has foods that are typically rich in phosphorus, and vitamin B12, and includes products made from milk of mammals.
What is the dairy food group?
This "superfood" nutrient is found in fish and walnuts, is called "brain food" because it helps your brain cells communicate.
Hint:it has a number in the name
What are Omega-3s?
The best way to get this vitamin is by being outside. It supports your muscles, nerves, and reduces inflammation.
What it Vitamin D?
This is the process your body uses to change food into energy.
What is metabolism?
This is the one of the most consumed beverage in the world, and it surprisingly extremely healthy.
It has the amino acid L-theanine, what helps overall brain function.
What is tea?
Which food group includes foods that are naturally high in phytoestrogens?
Phytoestrogens are great for calming down stress, or mental health issues.
What are protiens?
Name three healthy fats.
(There are six total answers we are looking for, so name three)
What are avocados, fish, vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and nut butters
This Vitamin is less well-known than other vitamins, but is extremely important. It is best obtained by kale, spinach, meat, and eggs.
It helps with vascular and blood health.
What is Vitamin-K?
These two words tell you how much one serving of food contributes to your daily dietary needs, and is found on a food label.
What is the daily value?