Benefits of Eating Healthy
Before going to bed, you find that you are really hungry. What is a healthy snack to eat before bed?
Give three examples of foods that are high in bad (simple) carbs?
white bread, white rice, chips, canned fruit, pop, chips, candy bars, cereal.
What is better for you: cooking with canned or frozen vegetables?
Frozen, way less sodium!
Name one benefit of healthy eating
More energy, maintain/lose weight, linked to better success with staying sober.
What is a healthy alternative to chips?
Fruits, popcorn, baked chips.
chicken, fish, eggs, beans.
Healthy eating can give you a lower chance of:
heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity.
What are some foods that are high in good fats?
almonds, avocados, peanut or almond butter, dark chocolate, fatty fish.
Which nutrient group gives us the most energy?
Carbs- healthy carbs! Should be about 60% of your diet.
Name a food that is high in sugar
Cake, ice cream, cookies, fruit.
Which of the three types of fat is the worst for you?
Trans fat.
Combined with a healthy diet, what else can help you maintain a healthy weight?
True or false: just one pop a day can increase your weight by 16 pounds in a year.
True!
What are some examples of a healthy (complex) carb?
broccoli, carrots, rye or wheat bread, brown rice, asparagus, green beans, apples, bananas.
What oils are healthier to cook with?
olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil.
Name 3 healthier alternatives to cereal in the morning
yogurt, fruit, wheat or rye toast, eggs, avocado toast, oatmeal.
Name the six nutrient groups.
Protein, carbohydrates, fats, water, vitamins, minerals
How many cups of water should we be drinking per day?
10-12 cups (5-6 bottles)