Power Your Plate
These are the three macronutrients the body needs in large quantities for energy and optimal function.
What is protein, fat, and carbohydrates?
These feel-good chemicals, released during exercise, are known for boosting mood, reducing pain, and triggering feelings of euphoria.
What are endorphins?
This is the recommended range of hours that most adults need for quality sleep.
What is 7-9?
This personal care product helps prevent body odor by targeting the bacteria that feed on sweat.
What is deodorant?
This term refers to the colony of trillions of bacteria that reside within the small intestines and is influenced by one’s diet, exercise, stress, and sleep.
What is the gut microbiome?
This nutrient is crucial for immune system function and deficiency of it leads to scurvy.
What is vitamin C?
This type of exercise helps to build muscle strength and endurance by making muscles work against a force or weight.
What is resistance (or strength) training?
This hormone’s main function is to regulate sleep and can be taken as a supplement to address issues like insomnia or jet lag.
What is melatonin?
This is how often you should change your toothbrush.
What is every 3 months?
About 70% of this body system – which influences things like inflammation, infections, and even allergies – resides in the gut.
What is the immune system?
The MINIMUM number of servings of fruit and vegetables that everyone should eat in a day for reduced risk of disease.
What is 5?
This mind-body practice combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to improve overall health and well-being.
What is yoga?
This is the name for the internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle in all living organisms and repeats roughly every 24 hours.
What is circadian rhythm?
SPF protects your skin from these.
What are harmful UV rays?
These are live beneficial bacteria that support gut health and can be consumed in supplements or in fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and sauerkraut.
What are probiotics?
This is a type of carbohydrate found in plant-based foods that your body cannot digest.
What is fiber?
The minimum number of minutes per week that healthy adults are recommended to engage in moderate physical activity.
What is 150?
This is the stage of sleep characterized by increased brain activity and vivid dreaming.
What is rapid eye movement (REM) sleep?
These 2 things are prevented by flossing your teeth regularly.
What are gum disease and cavities?
90% of this neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and happiness is produced in the gut – highlighting the connection between gut health and mental health.
What is serotonin?
This essential mineral is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body and is found in dark chocolate, nuts, and legumes.
What is magnesium?
If you live this type of lifestyle, you do not participate in purposeful physical activity or exercise and have an increased risk of all causes of mortality.
What is sedentary?
Using technology before bed exposes you to this, which can make your brain think it’s daytime and negatively impact sleep.
What is blue light?
This fabric care symbol means “Do Not Bleach”
What is a triangle with an X through it?
This term refers to an imbalance between good and bad bacteria within the gut and is associated with various health conditions such as IBS, metabolic syndrome, and autoimmune conditions.
What is dysbiosis?