Chapter 6 Flashcards
Fibre is found exclusively in plants?
True
Without fibre, it is impossible for digestion to take place in a balanced way?
True
What conditions are least likely to occur when a persons diet is high in fibre plant foods?
Diabetes Heart disease High blood pressure Obesity Some cancers
What berry has the highest level of iron?
Strawberries
Dried veggies loose the most vitamins and minerals?
False
Leafy greens are the richest in nutrients in all veggies?
True
Which green, when raw, has nearly 2mg of iron in one cup?
Spinach
Which mushroom has all 8 essential amino acids and is the most nutritious?
Shiitake
Which veggies contain a fibre molecule that binds minerals and can attract various metals within the digestive tract, eliminating them from the body?
Sea veggies
The two most commonly low amino acids found in veggie proteins are..?
Tryptophan and methionine
Sprouts are considered the most vitally alive and nourishing foods we can eat?
True
When a seed is sprouted, much of its stores nutrient potential burst forth into the seedling, causing it to be very high in nutrients ?
True
What grain is a complete protein?
Quinoa
Which seed is more than 30% protein?
Pumpkin
Which seed contains more than 1300mg of potassium and only 4mg of sodium?
Raw sunflower seed
Pumpkin seeds are best known for:
Being high in iron
Concentration of zinc
Use in treatment and prevention of make prostate problems
And excessive intake of seeds can throw off the balance of phosphorus and calcium in the body?
True
Statements about phytonutrients:
Colour, taste, and smell from from phytonutrients
Essential for body’s nourishment
What phytonutrients help protect us from the development of cancer and heart disease?
Beta-carotene
Carotenoids
What is released from a phytonutrient sulphur compound?
Insole-3-carbinol
What meats should be avoided?
Cured meats because of high fat, sodium and nitrates
Which group of phytonutrients is derived from amino acids that commonly have anti inflammatory, anti cancer, immunosupportive, and antibiotic properties?
Sulphur compounds
Which group of phytonutrients are derived from a vitamin b5-containing compound and usually contains oxygen; includes all carotenoids; and includes substances with antioxidants, immunosupportive, anti inflammatory, and cancer prevention properties ?
Terpenoids
Alkaloids and glycosides are types of?
Phytonutrients