Mediterranean Diet
Why is seafood so important in the Mediterranean Diet?
Seafood is a great source of omega 3s, which is a good source of unsaturated fat!
This category of food is to blame for most of the sodium intake for Americans.
Processed food.
Which types of fat are likely to cause disease? (Hint: 1 of them is slowly being banned from the food supply)
Saturated fats and Trans Fat
Where can SC items be found?
Cast Dining locations
What can be reduced by emphasizing herbs and spices?
By using herbs and spices on your foods, you lessen the need for salt, this therefore decreases sodium intake, which promotes heart health!
What types of carbohydrates are vital to heart health?
Fiber, specifically fruits and vegetables.
What foods should we minimize since they are high in saturated fat?
Animal meat like steak and chicken, animal products like milk and cheese, and a couple plant sources, which are coconut oil, and palm oil.
In SC snacks, do you want high amounts of sodium or low amounts of sodium?
low amounts of sodium!
What does a "strong base" consist of in the Mediterranean diet?
It consists of fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains instead of meat!
What are the American Heart Association's recommendations for added sugar intake for men and women?
For men, 35g of added sugar per day!
For women, 25g of added sugar per day!
What foods should we try and get more of in our diet since they are unsaturated fats?
Salmon, olive oil, almonds, avocados, peanut butter, flaxseeds, and walnuts are just a few examples!
In the SC logo, which direction is the character looking?
To the right.
Water is considered the primary beverage in the Mediterranean diet, why does this promote heart health?
Water is much better than drinking sugary sodas and juices at meals. These sugary drinks increase added sugar intake which is bad for our heart health. Water is therefore a way for us to decrease added sugar intake!
How can we avoid foods high in added sugar in our diet?
Why is unsaturated fat so important for heart health?
It increases HDL and decreases LDL, which decreases the risk of heart disease!
To meet SC, what 2 elements of the nutrition facts label must a food meet guidelines for?
Saturated fat and Sodium
What category of meals is included the most in a Mediterranean diet?
Plant-based meals!
Name 2 risk factors that you CAN control.
watching your sugar and managing diabetes
losing weight
quit smoking and
getting adequate exercise?
Why is limited saturated fat important for heart health?
Saturated fat stops receptors in the liver from taking cholesterol out of the blood, this is bad for our heart health, so we should aim to low saturated fat.
What must a SC item consist of, in order to be considered a meal?
3 food groups, one being a fruit or vegetable.