Brain Power
Fun Food facts
Culinary Careers
Holiday Foods
Feeling good!
100

The brain needs 8 to 10 hours of this to refuel

What is sleep?

100

This fruit is the most eaten fruit in the world

What are bananas?

100

If you love sweets and desserts, this is the job for you

What is a pastry Chef?

100

This main meat dish served at American Thanksgiving

What is Turkey?

100

Listening to this can improve concentration

What is music?  – especially instrumental

200

This easy & accessible exercise improves your brain health

What is walking?

200

This is the only fruit with its seeds on the outside

What are strawberries

200

Organizing and working with staff is part of this restaurant job

What is a restaurant manager?

200

Often eaten with ketchup, mustard or relish on the 4th of July

What are hot dogs

200

Social connection is hard wired in humans, so doing this can make you feel better

What is talking to someone you trust?

300

By the time you feel this, your brain is already dehydrated

Thirsty!

300

This sweetener never spoils

What is honey?

300

This professional understands how food benefits our bodies

What is a nutritionist/dietitian?

300

This is often given as a gift on Valentine’s Day

What is chocolate?

300

When you don’t feel like talking, this is also something that helps get the feelings moving

What is writing it out?

400

The brain is made up of this much fat

What is 60% of the brain (dry weight)

400

Popcorn has been enjoyed as a snack for this many years

What is 5000 years?

400

If you want to run the show in a restaurant kitchen this is the job for you

What is an executive/head chef?

400

Small cornmeal pies stuffed with meat, fish or vegetables. They are flavored with herbs, raisins, olives, and capers. Simply wrap them up and steam them in a banana leaf

What are Pasteles?

400

It’s the little things in life that can make us feel better, like doing this

What is noticing something pleasant?

500

This is the age the brain finishes developing

What is age 25?

500

This candy glaze used in things like jelly beans and candy corn is made from the lac bug

What is shellac? Also known as confectioner's glaze

500

This career is ideal for those who enjoy preparing meals on a smaller scale than a restaurant

What is a personal chef?

500

According to Good Housekeeping this is the most popular Christmas dessert in the United States 

What is pumpkin pie?

500

This food has special ingredients that can make us feel more relaxed & less stressed

What is dark chocolate?