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These macronutrients are the primary fuel source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
These nutrients are vital for energy production and many metabolic processes.
What are vitamins, minerals, and enzymes?
This phase is the first phase of digestion.
What is the cephalic phase?
These are key nutrients for skin hydration.
What are fats and water?
These vitamins do not need fat to be absorbed.
What are vitamins B and C?
These macronutrients are primarily used by the body for growth and repair.
What are proteins?
This substance transports nutrients to and from the cell.
What is water?
In the last presentation, I referred to refined flours processed foods as...
What are nutrition bandits?
This hormone is a protective antioxidant and helps us sleep at night.
What is melatonin?
Calorie
What are fats, carbohydrates, and protein?
These foods pack extra nutrition per bite.
What are booster foods or superfoods?
This carbohydrate cannot be digested by humans, but serves as an essential nutrient for gut-health.
What is fiber?
Fruits and vegetables are an example of what type macronutrient?
What are carbohydrates?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are
What are fat-soluble vitamins?
List some examples of healthy fat sources.
What are seeds, nuts, olive oil, avocado, coconut oil, and ghee.
What do calories measure in food?
Energy provided by the food
This type of fat should be avoided whenever possible.
What are trans-fats?
What are micronutrients?
B vitamins, magnesium, iron, zinc, and calcium are examples of ....
What are micronutrients?
These essential fatty acids are called essential because they must be obtained through the diet.
What are omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids?
T/F: Nutrient dense food have a high ratio of nutrients to calories
True
These nutrients help protect the cells of the body from oxidative/free-radical damage.
What are phytonutrients?
These unstable molecules can cause cellular damage and overtime lead to disease.
What are free radicals?
This macronutrient is crucial for neurotransmitter synthesis that can help us better handle stress.
What are proteins?