Food groups
The bodies main source of energy
What are carbohydrates?
These live microorganisms can help increase the good bacteria in your gut and assist in maintaining a healthy weight
What are Probiotics?
Your body uses this to build and repair muscle, skin, organs, and bones
What is Protein?
This nutrient is essential for tissue formation and repair
What is protein?
3,500 calories make up one ___
What is one lb. (1 pound) of body weight?
A type of fat that is referred to as a "good fat"
What is an unsaturated fat? What are Omega-3s?
This food additive feeds the bad bacteria in your gut which leads the way to unhealthy cravings
What is sugar?
Fat contains 9 calories per gram, while Carbs and Protein contain___ (how many)calories per gram
What is 4 (calories per gram)?
A mineral that is necessary for nerve and muscle cell function, found in bananas and potatoes
What is Potassium?
This unpleasant side effect is often caused by sugar alcohols
What is gas?
These are examples of healthy fat sources (hint: name foods)
What are olive oil, fatty fish, avocados, whole eggs, seeds, nuts?
This food group can contribute to inflammation, which can lead to poor nutrient absorption and certain diseases
What is dairy?
This lean meat contains 8g of protein per ounce
What is chicken?
A vitamin that is vital for collagen formation, supporting skin, cartilage, and bones
What is Vitamin C?
What was once know as the "food pyramid" is now referred to as this
What is "MyPlate"?
These colorful foods provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber
What are fruits and veggies?
The gut manufactures 95% of this "happy hormone." This also sends messages to the brain, affecting what we choose to eat and creates feelings of fullness
What is Serotonin?
Name 3 plant based protein sources
What are tofu, tempeh, legumes, peas, veggie burgers, seeds, nuts?
An avocado is a good example of this macro
What is fat?
Name 2 kinds of artificial sweeteners
What are aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal), Sucralose (Splenda), Saccharin (Sweet n low)?
Some benefits of consuming adequate amounts of protein are
what are supports fat loss, keeps you full, improves your immune system, keeps hair and skin healthy, builds muscle, is nutrient dense?
These 2 foods are sources of Insoluble fiber
What are oats, vegetables, nuts, seeds?
Define amino acids
What are the building blocks of protein?
This supplement gives you several micronutrients at one time
What is a multi-vitamin?
These plants and mushrooms can help your body respond to stress, anxiety and fatigue
What are adaptogens?