TURN UP
False (animal fats and saturated fats are more harmful than most vegetable oils)
May be helpful during the morning but can be disruptive to your sleep cycle.
Caffeine
I am often used as a substitute for butter, with similar fat content but none of the cholesterol.
Margarine
A diet high in sugar and simple carbohydrates can cause this nighttime disruption
Insomnia
Allows your body to get more oxygen to your brain and muscles.
Deep breathing / meditation
Name at least three benefits of keeping hydrated?
regulate temperature, prevent infections, help blood pressure, help sleep, improve mood, keep body lubricated, deliver nutrients.
Approx how long does a 'sugar rush' last?
30-40 minutes
If you just looked at the front of my packaging you might think. In reality, some brands are basically water and sugar, with approx 20% fruit juice.
Fruit drink/juice boxes/poppers.
Which part of your body uses approx 20% of the energy we burn each day?
Brain (which is also why it can be hard to concentrate when you're hungry)
Even 15 minutes a day can improve mood, sleep patterns, and stress levels.
Exercise
Some caffeine from tea is better for you than caffeine from coffee and energy drinks?
False. Caffeine is
A study from the American Journal of Public Health found that people who consume 2½ servings of me daily are three times more likely to be depressed and anxious, compared with those who consume fewer.
I'm just an imitation of my darker counterpart, with very little of the nutrition and antioxidants.
White chocolate
_________ can cause drowsiness because blood flow is directed to the stomach and away from the brain to handle the digestion of the excess food.
Overeating
Reducing your time on __________ by even 30 minutes a day can reduce levels of anxiety, loneliness, sleep problems, and even FOMO.
Sucrose is healthier than food with sugar.
False. Sucrose is still sugar.
These sort of foods give us more sustained and long-lasting energy levels.
High-GI (glycaemic index)
Low fat versions of packaged food have less fat content but higher _____ content?
Sugar
In one study, kids who ate sweetened _____ for breakfast did better on memory-related academic tasks than those who ate a sugary cereal.
Porridge (rich in fibre and protein)
This form of exercise combines the benefits of mindfulness, deep breathing, stretching, and strength conditioning.
Yoga
Give an example of food with complex carbohydrates
Vegetables, peas, whole grains.
Where does the majority of salt in our diet typically come from?
Processed and pre-packaged food.
Diet soft drinks have fewer calories, but their acidity can make them very bad for ______
Teeth
A fruit well-known for containing antioxidants associated with increased memory and cognitive functioning.
Blueberries
Any exercise you do can decrease ______ hormones and increase _____ hormones.
Adrenalin/cortisol and endorphins.