Deal / No Deal
Which is usually cheaper per serving: preparing a meal at home or buying takeaway?
Cooking at home.
Eating fruit is unhealthy because it contains sugar.
Myth.
This macronutrient is the body’s main source of fuel and provides roughly half our daily calories.
Carbohydrates
Sushi is a traditional food that originated in which country?
Japan
Swapping regular soda for tea or water will reduce the amount of this added sweet ingredient.
Sugar
What is one benefit of making a shopping list before going to the store?
Avoids impulse buying / saves money.
The WHO states that added sugar should not exceed 10% of your daily calories.
True - For a 2,000 calorie diet, that means >200 calories of the sweet stuff is too much - that's 25g.
This macronutrient is responsible for the repair, growth and recovery of muscle tissue.
Protein.
This spice gives curry its yellow appearance and has many health benefits such as regulating blood sugar and digestion, and reducing inflammation.
Turmeric
This method of cooking is a healthy alternative to deep frying, and involves "low and slow" cooking using dry heat.
Baking
Drinking plenty of water helps the body function better.
Fact.
Purchasing store-bought hydration drinks are a smart way to staying hydrated.
Myth – store-bought electrolytes drinks are loaded with added sugar and therefore not healthy! Try making your own at home by adding these 2 ingredients to water: Salt & Lemon Juice
In traditional Chinese food culture, yin and yang foods are used to balance this: flavor, temperature, or energy.
The body’s energy/health.
What food can you use instead of sour cream to make a recipe lower in fat but still creamy?
Greek yogurt.
Which is generally more cost-effective: buying a large bag of rice or several small bags?
A large bag (bulk buying).
Skipping meals helps with long-term weight loss.
Myth.
How many calories does 1 gram of fat provide?
9 calories.
This cone-shaped pot is commonly used in North African cooking to make meals that consist of couscous,vegetables, meat or chicken .
A tagine
Replacing white bread with whole grain bread adds more of this nutrient, which helps in healthy digestion.
Fiber
This specific variety of oil is made from olives picked at a young age and cold-pressed to produce a heart-healthy source of fat.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The human body already has organs (like the liver and kidneys) that naturally detoxify it.
Fact.
Body-builders achieve this when putting on a lot of mass quickly. Also a smart way to save money buy buying in larger quantities or formats.
Bulk
Give one way you can reduce sugar in desserts without losing flavor.
Use fruit puree, reduce sugar amount, or use a natural sweetener.