Myth: You need vitamin & mineral supplements to be healthy
Myth: Avoid carbs if you want to lose weight
Myth: Everyone should eat a gluten-free diet
Myth: Eating a lot of protein helps build muscles
Myth: A detox diet is a good way to clean out toxins in your body
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Vitamin and mineral supplements can’t replace the benefits of healthy food or provide nutrients such as fibre, carbohydrates, essential fats or this macronutrient
What is Protein
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The best weight loss plan is one you can stick to. Eat a balanced diet and do this regularly.
What is exercise
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Gluten is found in foods in this food group
What is grains
100
A strength-training program, along with enough calories from healthy foods, recovery time and this night time activity, are also needed for building muscle
What is sleep
100
Detox diets claim to “cleanse” your system of toxins, but your liver, intestine, and this bean shaped organ already do that for you.
What is the kidney
200
Most healthy people can meet their vitamin and mineral needs by following these food guidelines
What is Canada's Food Guide
200
Cutting carbohydrates (carbs) might help you lose weight in the short term, but it’s mostly because you are eating less of these
What is calories
200
Gluten-free diets are only required if you have a gluten insensitivity or this disease
What is celiac disease
200
You need protein, but overdoing it won’t build bigger muscles and increases your intake of these
What are calories
200
Detox diets typically involve abstaining from food also known as this..., followed by a strict diet
What is fasting
300
There are times when you might need supplements. Pregnant women are recommended to take a daily multivitamin that contains which micronutrient.
What is Folic Acid
300
Our bodies need carbohydrates for energy and optimal function of this cauliflower like organ
What is the brain
300
This alcoholic beverage contains gluten
What is beer
300
Protein needs can be met by simply choosing protein-rich foods from Canada’s Food Guide, such as lean meat, fish, poultry, lower-fat milk and alternatives, legumes and this source of protein often consumed at breakfast
What are eggs
300
Frequent fasting or fasting for more than a few days may cause unhealthy side effects such as dehydration, low blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat or this mind altering condition
What is a headache
400
This cooking method is often used for vegetables to prevent vitamin and mineral losses
What is Steaming (stir-fry, microwave)
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Eating this meal is one effective way of losing weight and maintaining weight loss.
What is breakfast
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Agriculturally speaking ‘The Three Sisters’ are comprised of squash, beans and this gluten-free grain.
What is corn
400
While most people get enough protein from their daily diet, strength-training athletes, like bodybuilders, might benefit from more protein, especially in snacks consumed at this time
What is post-workout
400
Some detox diets include potentially harmful supplements that clear out this long but curled up organ
What is the intestine
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Supplements don’t provide fibre. A lack of fibre in our diets has been identified as a contributing factor in cases of diabetes, heart disease and this type of cancer. Fibre also helps to maintain a healthy body weight.
What is colon cancer
500
Of the following foods which is not a source of carbohydrate: bread, cereal, pasta, fruit, cooking oil, starchy vegetables, milk products, candy, syrups, jams and jellies
What is cooking oil
500
Gluten is a type of this macronutrient
What is protein
500
This type of dietitian can help you achieve peak performance during a workout
What is sports dietitian
500
Little of this has been done to prove the safety or efficacy of these diets.
What is research