Whole Foods
This whole food is in the grain family. You can eat it on the cobb, or even pop it in a pan.
Corn
True or False: Soda and juice are processed foods.
True, these are made in facilities. They are also high in sugar, so have these beverages in moderation!
True or False: Eating fast food every day is a balanced diet.
False, eating fast food every day is not a balanced, or healthy habit. Fast food can be high in trans-fat, refined sugars and more.
This is the large ecosystem of bacteria, viruses and fungi in our gut.
Microbiome.
These are the three macronutrients.
Protein, Fats, Carbohydrates
What is a whole food? What are some examples?
A food that is in its whole, unprocessed state. Something that grows from the earth or grazes the earth.
Some examples are whole fruits and vegetables, meats and grains.
What is important to remember before choosing and eating processed foods?
Read the nutrition label and ingredient list. This will give you an opportunity to choose the best option.
True or False: Having fruits and vegetables every day is a balanced diet.
True, fruits and vegetables are an important fuel source for our body to function optimally.
True or False: Food has no effect on our brain.
False, food has a very big effect on our brains. Food can affect our mood, the brains development and function, and it can affect our energy levels.
These are the 2 micronutrients.
Vitamins and minerals
Why should we eat more whole foods?
They contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which our body's need to thrive.
True or False: You should never have processed foods.
False, processing foods are helpful sometimes. It can help increase shelf life and make food taste better.
You want to look for whole food ingredients.
True or False: Having dessert once in a while is not a balanced diet.
False, having dessert once in a while is totally okay, we should not deprive ourselves.
True or False: The microbiome has no effect on our health.
False, the microbiome has a strong effect on our immune system, our digestion, and how well nutrients get delivered to our body.
True or False: B vitamins are water soluble.
True.
True or False: You can't get whole foods from fast food restaurants.
False, some places sell fruits and vegetables, such as salads and fruit cups. Maybe you can try some of those options next time you go!
What are some ingredients you may find in highly processed foods?
Salt, Sugar, Hydrogenated oils, MSG, preservatives, food coloring dyes, and other chemicals produced by the factory.
True or False: Eating the same meals every day is part of a balanced diet.
False, we should be varying our food so our body can get the nutrients it needs. Especially if that same meal every day isn't very healthy.
This is the fuel for the good bacteria in our guts.
Fiber.
True or False: Vitamin E is water soluble.
False, vitamin E is Fat soluble
True or False: Animal products are not considered whole foods.
False, animal products are whole foods. The best options are organic, grass-fed animals, cooked at home as part of a balanced diet.
True or False: All processed foods are bad.
False- There are many processed foods that are not bad, such as hummus, peanut butter, yogurt and more. Can you name a few more?
What is a balanced diet?
A balanced diet consists of moderation of all food groups throughout the day and throughout the week. Having a varied diet is also important, such as various fruits and vegetables, various meats and animal products and various grains and legumes. Choosing healthy, whole foods more often than processed, unhealthy foods is a balanced diet. That doesn't mean you do not ever enjoy processed foods- all in moderation!
True or False: Carbohydrates all digest the same way in our bodies.
False, there are simple carbs and complex carbs. Simple carbs digest quickly, complex take longer.
True or False: We need micronutrients in large quantities and Macronutrients in small quantities, therefore Micronutrients are more important.
False, Micronutrients are in small quantities, and macronutrients are in large quantities, but that doesn't mean one is more important than the other. Both are essential for health.