Week 1
What does mindfulness mean?
Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens.
Are there different types of food pyrmaids to follow.
Yes there is.
Do most american's get enough protein in their diet?
Yes, most american's get enough protein in their diet.
Do the times you eat really matter?
Yes, They do.
How is obesity mainly caused?
The fast food industry.
What is the definition of nutrients?
Chemicals in food that are used by the body to function properly and maintain health.
What are nutrition labels for?
To look for foods that contain more of the nutrients you want or less, and to be informed.
Are healthy foods more expensive than unhealthy foods?
What are cravings and how do we get them?
Occur when your body doesn't need food but want it. Triggers could be like seeing food, smelling, sound of food, etc.
Do advertisements affect the food industry heavily?
Yes
What does it mean to be mindful while eating?
Mindful eating focuses on your eating experiences, body-related sensations, and thoughts and feelings about food, with heightened awareness and without judgment.
Definition of calories?
The unit measure of energy
Do all people need to eat the same amount of food and nutrients?
No, everybody has different needs and appetites.
Does eating healthy and organic affect only you or the environment or both?
They affect both.
What are the 6 basic nutrients? Hint : Words begin with C , P , F, V, M, W
The 6 basic nutrients are Carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
What are 3 main things to think about when choosing a diet?
Is it to build a healthy diet, to lose weight, or to aim for a fitter lifestyle.
Which diet is more better?
Eating more meat, or eating more fruit and veggies?
Eating more fruits and vegetables.
4 different ways to cook
Ex: broiling, braising, boiling, poaching, baking, grill, fry, steaming, roasting, stew, simmering, etc.
What are some cons of eating fast foods?
raise risk of obesity, heart attacks, and other health issues
What are 6 simple mindfulness activities you can do?
Belly breathing, brain breaks, calming corner, mindfulness journaling, breath think and do, lastly smiling mind.
Name 8 different diets
Ex : keto diet, paleo diet, vegan diet, vegetarian diet, mediterranean diet, raw diet, low carb diet, no sugar diet.
How is meditating beneficial?
Ex: Helps manage chronic pain, reduces stress, may help lower blood pressure, improves cognition, supports working memory, helps sleep, etc.
4 NOVA food clasifications
Unprocessed or minimally processed foods , processed culinary ingredients, processed foods , ultra processed foods.
what is suggested to be the amount of fast food to be consumed according to "Super Size me"?