Food Facts
This vegetable is often served mashed and has lots of Vitamin C.
What is a potato?
One slice of this food is considered a serving in the grain group.
What is bread?
This fruit with a yellow peel is high in potassium and is the most popular fruit in the U.S.
What is the banana
Doing this to your food decreases the amount of nutrients in it.
What is overcooking?
This spice is commonly sprinkled in hot chocolate, cereal, and toast.
What is cinnamon?
Although often considered a vegatable, this food is actually a fruit.
What is a tomato?
1 cup of this food, which often comes in 2%, 1%, or skim varieties, is a serving.
What is milk?
There are many varieties of this white vegetable, including shiitake and portobello.
What is a mushroom?
Choosing this type of red meat is a good source of nutrients and no risk to the heart in a diet low in sat. fat.
What is lean meat?
This is a blend of Indian spices, which can bring the heat depending on the type.
What is curry powder?
Drying grapes for several days will give you this fruit.
What is a raisin?
5.5 oz of this food group counts as a daily serving.
What is protein?
This purple vegetable, often used to make a popular Italian dish, is important for healthy aging.
What is an eggplant?
Inclusion of these types of food in your diet, which are plant-based, are important for the body's growth and development.
What are fruits and vegetables?
This bulbous vegetable can be used to flavor sauces, soups, and chili; it is often reduced to a powder for easier use.
What is garlic?
This vegetable contains more water than a watermelon.
What is iceberg lettuce?
This many teaspoons of mayo counts as a serving.
What is one teaspoon?
This is another name for dried plums, which can help build strong muscles and bones.
What are prunes?
A cooking method that does not require added fat or moisture, which helps retain nutrients.
What is baking?
This is earthy herb teams up well with oregano, sage, and rosemary to add richness to soups and stews.
What is thyme?
This food in the milk group contains live cultures and can be bought whipped, mixed with fruit, or frozen.
What is yogurt?
The 1 oz protein equivalent of this cooked food is 1/4 of a cup.
What are beans/lentils?
This fruit, which has vitamin C and antioxidants, can hold up to one thousand seeds.
What is a pomegranate?
This cooking method involves simmering food in a flavorful liquid, such as broth, or fresh juices.
What is poaching?
This earthy spice has a warm, toasty flavor and can be added to dips and sauces, black bean salsa, and taco stuffing.
What is cumin?