Food for Wellness
This type of fat, found in olive oil, is considered heart-healthy
Unsaturated fat
Name one gardening activity that burns calories
Mowing, digging, watering
How much sun exposure is needed each day to boost levels of vitamin D?
A. 45 minutes
B. 3 minutes
C. 20 minutes
C. 20 minutes
Mother's Day
What's the healthiest way to cook your seasonal vegetables?
A. Air fryer
B. Steaming
C. Roasting
B. Steaming
True or False: You need to exercise hard and burn quite a few calories for it to really benefit your mental health.
False, even gentle movement helps
What decreases as spring continues, allowing us to enjoy more time outside
Length of night
*Days and nights are the exact same length on the spring equinox and length of the night decreases as spring continues
Which animal is known for its loud mating call in spring?
Frog
This herb, often paired with tomatoes, supports heart health, immune system, digestion and may reduce stress
Basil
When applying both, in what order should you apply sunscreen and insect repellent?
Sunscreen first, insect repellent second
Which vitamin combo helps shake off a spring cold?
A. Vitamin C and zinc
B. Vitamin E and Omega-3
C. Magnesium and Vitamin B6
A. Vitamin C and zinc
When taken in combination at the start of a cold, they can improve symptoms.
Spring is caused by:
A. Earth's tilt
B. Earth's distance from the sun
C. Weather changes
A. Earth's tilt
This vitamin is important for vision and can be found in carrots
Vitamin A
How can you stop mosquitoes from laying eggs both in and outside of your house?
Check for water-holding containers both indoors and outdoors.
*Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out items that hold water, such as tires, buckets, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpot saucers, or trash containers.
Which of these might improve in the spring?
A. Blood pressure
B. Inflammation
C. Eyesight
A. Blood pressure
What is the name of the process by which plants grow from seeds?
Germination