Beans
This is another term for beans.
What are legumes?
This is an affordable nut that is a great snack, and can be used to make a PB and J sandwich in its blended form.
What are peanuts?
This is a standard serving size of milk.
What is one cup?
This is an affordable type of poultry that is a great source of protein.
What is chicken?
Fish is a great source of this vitamin. (hint: you get this vitamin when you go outside in the sun)
What is a vitamin D?
This is a traditional serving size of beans.
What is 1/2 cup?
Nuts are a great source of two of these macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
What are fat and protein?
This food can be fried, scrambled, or boiled. It contains 7 grams of protein, iron and many minerals.
What is an egg?
What is bacon?
This fish can be found in a can in most grocery stores and can be used for a sandwich, salad, or as part of a dish. ( It's four letters)
What is tuna?
This affordable and popular bean can be roasted and eaten, or also blended into hummus.
What are chickpeas?
This seed comes from a flower and is a great source of Vitamin E. The flower is yellow.
What are sunflower seeds?
This dairy product is a popular breakfast item and is high in protein and healthy probiotics for digestion.
What is yogurt?
A burger comes from this animal.
What is a cow?
This fish is great source of protein and is high in omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants. It is pink.
What is salmon?
This bean is popular in many dishes including burritos, tacos and quesadillas.
What are black beans?
This seed comes from an orange squash that is popular in October. A more affordable way to get these seeds is to roast your own after carving the squash.
What are pumpkin seeds?
This is a condition that some people have that causes them to be unable to digest dairy products.
What is lactose intolerance?
It is recommended to avoid eating too much red meat because it has a lot of saturated fat which raises this in your body. (it starts with a C )
What is blood cholesterol?
Compared to animal meats, fish is low in this type of fat that is not good for the body in large amounts.
What is saturated fat?
Beans are a great source of this dietary component that is important to healthy digestion.
What is fiber?
This nut is rich in antioxidants and is great to add to salads and oatmeal! It starts with a W!
What is a walnut?
Dairy is a good source of this important mineral that aids bone growth and strength.
What is calcium?
This meat comes from a large bird native to North America and is an affordable meat to add to a meal that is high in protein, B vitamins and minerals
What is turkey?
This essential fat that is found in fish is crucial to growth and development of the eyes and brain.
What are omega 3 fatty acids?