Let's Make a Salad!
Cherry, grape, plum, and beefsteak
Types of tomatoes
OTC
Over the counter
These winged insects are attracted to trash, ripe fruit, and moisture.
Flies
True or False: the largest organ in the body is the heart.
False: the skin is the largest organ of the body!
The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D. The following include vitamin D: avocados, peppers, carrots, squash, broccoli, mushrooms, meat, oily fish (salmon, sardines, herring, and mackerel), eggs, and cheese. Food/drink fortified with vitamin D: milk, OJ, breakfast cereals, yogurt, and tofu.
Romaine, iceberg, Bibb, and arugula
Types of lettuce
AHA
American Heart Association
An Epipen is used when a person has a severe allergic reaction to the sting/bite of this buzzing insect.
Bee. An Epipen is used to treat anaphylactic reaction to insect stings/bites, certain foods, drugs, or other substances. It acts quickly to improve breathing, stimulate the heart, raise a dropping BP, reverse hives, and reduce swelling of the face, lips, and throat.
True of False: Only fair skinned individuals get sunburns.
False. Everyone regardless of skin color should use sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30. Dark skinned individuals won't get sunburned as quickly but they still can sunburn and are susceptible to sun-induced damage such as sunspots, wrinkles, and cancer.
3 recommendations from the CDC in regards to Covid 19 virus
Masks, hand hygiene, and social distancing.
Bell, banana, sweet Italian, and jalapenos
Types of peppers
UV
Ultraviolet: type of light that can damage the layers of the skin. The 3 types: UVC, UVB, and UVA.
UVC- shortest wavelength; absorbed by the atmospheric ozone.
UVB- has the largest effect on the top layer of the skin (redness, burning, and skin cancer).
UVA- longest wavelength; reaches deep into the layers of skin causing LT damage such as aging and wrinkling.
Standing water is the perfect breeding spot of this insect.
Mosquitoes. Did you know that only female mosquitoes bite? Your blood serves as a source of protein for their eggs.
True or False: Preventing sunburn includes the following- wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen; seek shade or use an umbrella; avoid the sunniest part of the day (UV rays are strongest between 10am and 4pm).
True. Apply sunscreen 15-30 minutes before exposure to sun. Reapply every 2 hours and after swimming.
People with this genetic mutation have snowy white hair, milky white skin, and often very light blue eyes.
Albinos. Melanin is the pigment that determines our hair, skin, and eye color. Albinos lack melanin. Interesting to note: The iris is the colored part of our eyes. Some albinos may appear to have pink or red eyes due to the blood vessels that can show through the iris.
Vidalia, pearl, scallions, and Bermuda
Types of onions
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
These crawling insects are commonly found in the kitchen and bathroom, searching for food and water.
Ants.
True or False: It is important to keep cold foods cold during summer outings, picnics, and cookouts to decrease chance of food poisoning.
True. It is important to keep refrigerated foods at 40* or lower to avoid bacterial contamination. This pertains to grocery purchases and foods packed in your cooler.
Also, don't keep grilled foods, salads, desserts, etc. sitting out on the table at your next cookout. In addition to bacterial contamination, it invites pesky insects to join you!
Don't let the warm weather "spoil" your summer!
The most important nutrient
Water. There are 7 main classes of nutrients: vitamins, minerals, protein, carbs, fats, fiber, and water.
Slicing, pickling, and burpless/seedless
Types of cucumbers
SPF
Sun Protection Factor: refers to sunscreen.
This tiny insect causes Lyme disease.
Deer tick. Deer ticks are active year round. Check for ticks crawling or attached to your body after outdoor activities. Remove ticks as soon as you can.
True or False: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
True. Your body has been in a fasting mode from the time you went to bed until the time you wake up in the morning. Food=fuel. Breakfast can kick start your metabolism. This enables you to have energy to start your day.
This vitamin is found in the following fruits and vegetables: citrus fruits, avocados, cantaloupe, strawberries, kiwi, tomatoes, spinach, bell peppers, and potatoes.
Vitamin C