Found in most animal products, this macronutrient helps with maintaining cell structure, vitamin absorption, and serve as a source of energy.
What is fat?
One of these a day is said to keep the doctor away...
What are apples?
These are packed with essential vitamins and minerals. They are particularly rich in:
Vitamins A, C, and K: These vitamins support immune function, skin health, and blood clotting.
Folate: Important for DNA synthesis and cell repair, especially crucial for pregnant women and growing children.
Minerals: Leafy greens provide calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron, which are vital for bone health, muscle function, and oxygen transport in the body.
What are leafy greens?
This staple grain is found in virtually every country in the world. It is extremely versatile and can be found in dishes such as sushi, paella, risotto, and pudding.
What is rice?
6 oz. is considered a portion of this animal product that provides iron and protein.
What is meat?
The primary source of energy in our diets come from this.
What are carbohydrates?
Whether in a pie or a tart, these small fruits can be "the pits" if you don't properly prepare them.
What are cherries?
If you don't want scurvy, you'll need a good supply of Vitamin C, which is abundant in these types of fruit.
What are citrus fruits?
Found in cuisines all around the Caribbean, this cousin of the banana can be prepared fried, boiled, mashed, sweet or savory.
What is the plantain?
You need to eat 4oz of this to make momma proud.
What are vegetables?
This essential building block can be sourced from plant or animal sources.
The most popular source in the world is pork.
What is protein?
This sweet, juicy stone fruit is grown widely throughout Georgia and the Southeastern United States. Grilled, in a cobbler, or a pie.
What is a peach?
This micronutrient found plentifully in dairy products helps to keep healthy bones and teeth.
If you're a lady, eat plenty to avoid osteoporosis.
What is calcium?
This ancient grain originating in Peru is packed with nutrients and can fit into soups and salads to provide a pop of texture.
What is quinoa?
A portion of starches, like rice or pasta is measured to this amount.
What is 8oz?
This macronutrient is found in grains, fruits, and vegetables and helps to regulate blood sugar and provides bulk for "being regular".
Botanically considered to be fruit, these grow on a vine and are members of the deadly nightshade family.
Nonna needs some good ones to make Sunday Gravy.
What are tomatoes?
Evidence shows that eating this can lower bad cholesterol and lead to overall better heart health.
It is a popular seasoning in most Asian cuisines.
What is ginger?
The national dish of the United Kingdom is this popular curry dish, created by a Scottish Chef with Indian ancestry.
What is Chicken Tikka Masala?
8oz is considered the appropriate amount to help quench your thirst.
What are beverages/liquids?
This dish that Bob likes to make, and originates from the Cajun French for "Within arm's reach" contains all of the macros and can be considered a well balanced meal.
What is Jambalaya?
There is an annual festival celebrating this fruit in Plant City.
Technically, the seeds are the fruit.
What is the strawberry?
To keep away the vampires and to lower blood pressure, eat this alium.
What is garlic?
Named after a German port city where it originated, this dish is not as "All-American" as one would believe.
What is the Hamburg Steak (hamburger)?
Seriously, 1oz is far too small to even count of this sweet confectionary delight.
What is cake?