Spices
If you are conscientious about your sodium intakes, what is one way to increase flavor without adding sodium?
What is Cook with Spices?
The stimulant in coffee that provides energy and alertness.
What is caffeine?
What main ingredient is usually used for making pickles?
What is vinegar?
How much of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables according to MyPlate?
What is half?
Having this in our diet helps to keep us "regular" and aids in disease prevention and weight control (Hint: we get it from fruits, veggies, and whole grains")
What is fiber?
What is a seasoning brand that you could recommend to a resident that is sodium free?
What is Mrs. Dash?
Name one way, other than canning or pickling, to preserve food.
What is freezing, dehydrating/drying, freeze-drying, salt curing, pasteurization, adding chemical additives, etc?
How many servings of fish per week is recommended?
What is two?
A vitamin and mineral combination that is essential to bone health.
What is Calcium and Vitamin D?
What spice gives pizza its characteristic flavor while offering immune support?
What is oregano?
This tea helps with feeling relaxed and calm.
This is performed on cow's milk to prevent pathogenic bacteria from causing illnesses in people.
What is pasteurization?
What is the recommended sodium intake limit for the general, healthy population?
What is less than 2,300 mg?
Name a food item that is rich in heart-healthy omega-3s, vitamin D, and protein.
What is fatty fish?
What is the main spice used in traditional curries?
Turmeric is difficult for the body to absorb, so this spice increases the absorption of turmeric.
What is black pepper?
If home canning is not done properly, canned fruits and vegetables can cause this illness.
What is botulism?
On a nutrition label, what does a % daily value of 20% indicate?
What is a high source of that nutrient?
A diet high in this nutrient and low in sodium will help with blood pressure control.
What is potassium?
What spice might you incorporate into your diet to help settle an upset stomach?
The active component in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables that has anti-cancer properties.
What is sulforaphane?
This process is a biological method of food preservation. Foods or drinks that can be made with this process include sauerkraut, kimchi, wine, and kombucha.
What is fermentation?
What type of fat is primarily found in avocados, nuts, and oils?
What is monounsaturated?
A vitamin which is absorbed less effectively as we age and secrete less stomach acid.
What is Vitamin B12?