Nutrition with PD

Protein

100

Beans, lentils, and chickpeas are often referred to as _____

Legumes

200

This is the most consumed meat in the world

Pork

300

Meat with a low fat content is called ______

Lean meats

400

This milk alternative has just as much protein as whole dairy milk

Pea milk

Vegetables

100

This green vegetable is actually a flower!

Broccoli

200

This vegetable is 96% water

Cucumber

300

Potatoes, turnips, and carrots are all considered to be this type of vegetable

Root vegetables

400

This was the first vegetable to be grown in space

Potato

Fruit

100

This fruit has its seeds on the outside

Strawberry

200

A cluster of bananas is called a _____

hand

300

There are over 7,500 species of this fruit

Apple

400

When dried, a serving of this fruit contains as much calcium as a half cup of milk. 

Figs

Grains

100

This grain is the most consumed food in the world

Rice

200

This grain is grown on every continent (except Antarctica)

Wheat

300

When a food contains all parts of the grain kernel, it is called _____

Whole grain

400

This nutrient is often removed from refined grains but can be found in whole grains

Fiber

Parkinson's and nutrition

100

Increasing consumption of this can help with symptoms of constipation from Parkinson's Disease

Fiber

200

This food group can impact the absorption of some Parkinson's medications, such as Levadopa

Protein

300

This type of oil (often used in place of olive oil) contains anti-inflammatory fats that can help promote brain health and reduce inflammation

Coconut oil

400

Eating this type of nut may help production of neurotransmitters

Macadamia nut