Carbohydrates
What is the name of the brain's preferred source?
What is glucose (ideally from eating carbohydrates)
Key functions of protein include (name at least two)
Eating well, and eating regularly can help reduce these strong desires to consume substances.
What are cravings?
The maximum amount of time one should go between meals in early recovery.
What is 4-5 hours? (Some say snacks every three hours)
Saturated fats can be easy to recognize, because they are _________ at room temperature.
What is solid.
What is fiber
The term "essential" when pertaining nutrition means ______
Must be consumed, as the body cannot make it
Balanced, adequate nutrition can lead to improved levels of this, helping you feel more alert and active.
What is energy?
This habit helps avoid excessive hunger and ensures nutrient-dense, enjoyable foods are available consistently.
What is meal planning? (or prepping, cooking ahead)
What organ in the body is made up primarily of fat>
What is the brain.
A neurotransmitter important for regulating mood, that needs carbohydrates for its synthesis.
What is Serotonin.
The building blocks of protein are called ______
Amino acids
This plan can help you manage days when you're under extreme emotional duress and don't feel like eating.
What is a Nutrition 911 plan?
What is the end of a balanced, nourishing meal?
The process by which plant oils are structurally changed to prolong shelf life is called
What is hydrogenation.
This type of produce is just as nutritious as fresh produce when prepared without added ingredients.
What is frozen produce?
How many amino acids are considered essential?
Nine.
This type of eating model emphasizes consistent, regular, attuned eating.
What is the CARE Model?
This type of drink can be part of a Nutrition 911 plan, or regular eating, and combines fruit, vegetables, fats, and sometimes protein powder.
What is a smoothie?
The resulting product of structurally altering plant oils to extend shelf life creates this type of less desirable fat.
What is trans fat.
When increasing our fiber intake it is important to do what, in order to minimize GI discomfort?
What are 1) increase gradually and 2) drink plenty of fluids
A "complete" protein is defined as ________
A protein that contains all nine essential amino acids
Adequate and balanced nutrition has been associated with positive outcomes on this marker of recovery success.
What is the length of sobriety time?
Important components of a well-balanced meal that aids in recovery.
What are protein, carbohydrates, and produce (fruit and/or vegetable. (CARE Model). It should also include fiber and fat.
These 3 types of fats are healthier options for a variety of reasons.