MyPlate
True or False:
Fruits and Proteins should make up half of your plate.
False. Fruits and VEGETABLES need to make up half of your plate.
What vitamin is found in tomatoes and high citrus fruits, and is important in collagen production?
What is Vitamin C?
What two substances should you avoid prior to sleeping?
What are caffeine and [refined] sugar?
This liquid is critical to maintain energy levels in the human body.
What is water?
True or False: Mindfulness and mindful eating can result in greater self-esteem and positive outlook on food.
True!
Brightly colored fruits contain what important substance key to reducing heart disease and reducing certain types of cancer?
What are nutrients
What vegetable is high in lutein, vitamin E, and healthy fats which are all needed for skin cell regeneration?
What is an avocado?
What does R.E.M. stand for when talking about sleep?
What is Rapid Eye Movement?
Dark leafy green vegetables such as _________ as well as bright yellow and orange vegetables are packed with high levels of B vitamins which help boost energy production.
What is spinach?
This colorful beverage, named for its light hue, can be drank iced or hot, and contains higher levels of L-theanine which promotes relaxation and helps to reduce stress
What is green tea?
When choosing healthy grains for your plate, choose grains that are high in fiber and unrefined, such as oatmeal, whole grains, and ________ rice?
What is brown?
One cup of this small but mighty fruit holds over 13,000 different nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and other substances needed for skin health?
What are blueberries?
How long before bed should anyone have a light, high protein and complex carb snack?
What is 30-60 minutes?
These OMEGA fats are not underdogs when it comes to your brains function, name one of the two that help build and maintain brain cell membranes.
What is Omega-3 or Omega-6 fatty acid chain?
Eating dark chocolate in moderation can help to reduce stress levels due to the presence of polyphenols, which have shown in studies to have positive effects when managing stress. How much cacao should your dark chocolate contain? 25%, 50%, 70%
What is 70%?
What is the last and smallest catergory on MyPlate?
What is Dairy?
What nutrient found in watermelon, tomatoes, and papaya helps with skin rejuvenation?
What is lycopene?
Melatonin is a naturally occurring substance in nature and in our bodies that helps promote sleep. Name three natural sources of Melatonin:
What are: walnuts, almonds, cherries, kiwi's, bananas
Whole grains are excellent sources of _________ carbohydrates which helps fuel the body for longer periods of time because of their high fiber content.
What are complex?
What common food (found at Bailee's farm) is high in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and helps to repair damage to a person's nervous system, leading to improved serotonin and dopamine release?
What are eggs?
Proteins can be sourced from meat, poultry, seafood, beans, processed soy, eggs, and what & what?
What are nuts and seeds?
True or False: Eating foods high on the glycemic index will help skin appearance and health?
False
What nutrient (that can be found in tomatoes, aged cheeses, and cured meats) stimulates the brain, and should be avoided immediately before bed?
What is tyramine?
Your brain is made up of what three primary nutrients?
What are Fats, amino acids, and proteins.
These common foods should be avoided as they worsen anxiety and stress, even after having once (list three).
What are artificial sweeteners, caffeine, high-fat foods, high-sugar foods, soda, and refined grains.