Carbs
What is the type of carbohydrate which lowers your risk for heart disease AND slows your absorption of sugar?
Fiber
What is one reason fats are important for your body?
Any of the following:
they are part of how your body uses vitamins for brain health
They are part of how cells in the body are made and work
They keep our bodies warm
True or false: protein intake can boost metabolism and increase the number of calories burned each day.
True
What type of type of light from electronic devices do experts recommend avoiding for at least an hour before bed to improve sleep quality?
Blue light
True or false: according to the CDC, mindfulness and meditation can both help manage diabetes distress.
True
What type of carbohydrate do pasta, rice, vegetables, and fruits contain?
Complex carbohydrates or starches
Which is the “good” cholesterol: HDL or LDL?
HDL
What is the term for the process of turning food into energy?
Metabolism
What kind of beverage, when consumed too late in the day, can interfere with sleep by giving you a jolt of energy?
Coffee, tea, energy drink, anything caffeinated
Which of the following is a nonstarchy vegetable:
a. potatoes
b. broccoli
c. corn
d. parsnips
b. broccoli
What type of carbohydrate do legumes, nuts, and seeds contain?
Fiber
What are the two types of dietary fats, and which one is better for your health?
Saturated and Unsaturated
(Unsaturated fats are healthier)
What food-frying method uses less oil than traditional frying?
Air-frying
What amount of time should daytime naps be limited to, to prevent disrupting nighttime sleep?
a. 5-9 minutes
b. 10-14 minutes
c. 15-19 minutes
d. 20-30 minutes
d. 20-30 minutes
In the diabetes plate method, what type of food should make up ¼ of your plate?
(HINT – there are two acceptable types of food)
Protein or carbohydrate foods
If you experience hypoglycemia, the best thing to consume would be:
a. 4 oz of orange juice
b. one chocolate bar
c. white bread with peanut butter
a. 4 oz of orange juice
What are 2 examples of mono-unsaturated fats?
Any 2 of the following :
Oils from olives, peanuts, canola seeds, safflower seeds, and sunflower seeds
Avocados
pumpkin & sesame seeds
almonds, cashews, pecans
Peanuts & peanut butter
Provide an example of a healthy high-protein food option.
Dairy: Greek Yogurt
Seafood: Wild Salmon/Meat: Ground Turkey
Nuts: Pecans
Seeds: Pumpkin
Soy: Tofu
Lentils: Navy Beans, Protein Powder, Peas
What is the name of the hunger hormone, which increases with sleep loss?
HINT: It rhymes with gremlin
Ghrelin
This step in mindful eating involves being attentive to the color, texture, aroma, and sounds of the food during preparation and eating.
Bringing all your senses to the meal