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
Chrysanthemum petals, borage, and marigolds are all:
Edible flowers
Statements about fruits;
Low in fat and high in fibre
Can ferment easily when sitting in the stomach juices for long periods
Acidic fruits become more alkaline when broken down in the body
Which fruits contain good levels of potassium?
Plums
Peaches
Grapes
Pears
Which fruit can be added to water to help stimulate gastric juices and help digestion?
Lemons
Bee pollen is used more for physical energy and athletic performance than for disease or symptom treatment?
True
Eating too much dried fruit can lead to constipation?
Yea, it’s helpful to rehydrate fruits in water prior to eating
Whole grain rice and whole wheat are usually good sources or hard to find selenium?
True
It is best to store flours in the freezer or fridge to prevent oxidation and rancidity ?
True
The nutrient content is the same roasted as it is in raw nuts ?
False
Half a cup of hulled sunflower seeds contains approximately 400 calories ?
True
Aspartame is a chemical sweetener that is best avoided, as many people can become agitated and have their moods and nervous system affected with use. It can also cause effects similar to those of msg
True
Research suggests that egg consumption when not associated with a high fat diet raises serum cholesterol?
False
What spice helps digestion, stimulate circulation, and are though to cleanse the blood?
Cayenne peppers
