Food Facts
What vegetable, often served mashed, has lots of vitamin C
What is a sweet 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 US.
What is a banana
Protein breaks down body tissue. You can only get protein from meat, chicken, eggs and cheese
What is false
Fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains are important for a this healthy system
what is digestive system?
Although often considered a vegetable this food is actually a fruit high in lycopene
What is a tomato
1 cup of this food often comes in 1%, 2% or skim varieties is a serving
What is milk?
This vegetable that contains vitamin d and protein comes in white and brown and include shiitake and button varieties
What is mushrooms?
Carbohydrates are the bodies number one source of energy and fuels cells during activity. They are the only source of energy for the brain and red blood cells
What is True
By including these food in your diet you increase bifidobacteria which can help reduce the symptoms of depression.
What are pre and probiotic foods?
This nutrient is not broken down in the body, aids in digestion and is good for heart health.
What is fiber?
This object can be compared to a 1/4c. serving of food
What is a golfball?
Running, hiking, climbing, sports, dancing and lifting weights all prevent this disease.
Breads, rice, pasta, and potatoes are beneficial to our health because give us this
What is energy?
Bifidobacteria is a bacteria that reduces inflammation in the body and helps improve gut health you can this bacteria is found in
What is sauerkraut
This fat found in nuts, avocados, and olive oil helps lower blood pressure, build and maintain cells
What is monounsaturated fats
This should be about the size of a deck of card
What is meat?
This fruit is full of fiber and monounsaturated fats. It is often used as a dip for chips.
What is avocado?
Fat helps to absorb fat soluble vitamins, helps to maintain body temperature, and stores energy for when all of your other energy stores are depleted
What is true
This can increase short chain fatty acids which are important for decreasing inflammation and pain, promotes a healthy gut, increases immunity and lowers insulin.
What is exercise?
This food that helps keep your gut healthy can be bought with fruit, whipped or frozen
What is yogurt?
Your fist is about the size of what measuring cup?
1 cup
This green vegetable that is important for healthy aging and contains vitamin K can be eaten raw, steamed, or baked.
What is broccoli?
Micro-nutrients are small compounds, like vitamins (A, B, C, D) and minerals ( Iron, potassium, magnesium) that the body needs to promote healthy growth and development. They can be found in a well balanced intake of nuts, fruits, vegetables and grains.
What is True.
These are indigestible fiber foods that are not broken down by the gut. They turn into healthy gut bacteria when probiotics eat and break them down in your large intestine or colon.
What are prebiotics?