Other vegetables and fruits Flashcards
T/F: Carotenoids are usually red and black
False, they are usually red and yellow
What does Beta- Carotene do?
regulates gene transcription, protects against lung and prostate cancer, good for eye health
What does Lutein do?
Improves immunity, good for eye health
What does Lycopene do?
Improves eyesight, reduces pain, and strengthens bones
Beta-Carotene, Lutein, and lycopene are from?
Carotenoids
What do flavonoids do?
Protective affects against diseases, prevention of inflammation and allergies, and an antioxidant
What do limonene do?
Anti inflammatory, antioxidant, anti stress properties, and a neuroprotective role in Alzheimer’s disease
Flavonoids and Limonene are from?
Polyphenols and phenolics
What does sitosterol do?
Used to treat enlarged bladder, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, promotes anti cancer properties.
Carotenoids, Polyphenols, phenolics, and phytosterols are all?
Phytochemicals
What is Vitaceae?
Grapes
What does resveratrol have?
Its an antioxidant and may protect against cancer
How does resveratrol protect against cancer?
Reduces the inflammation and blocking the growth of cancer cells
T/F: The different types of grapes are different species
F: they are clones
T/F: Dogs can have grapes
False: they cannot
What is ericaceae?
Blueberries
T/F blueberries are native to north America
True
How are blueberries healthy?
- Protect the body from heart disease
- type 2 diabetes
- cancer fighting benefits
- promote gut health
- reduce inflammation
What is special about pomegranate?
It is one of the oldest cultivated fruits
How are pomegranate healthy?
Promising results against diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer
What is the Botanical definition of Nut?
Dry, indehiscent (doesn’t open up) fruit with a. dingle seed
T/F: almond, walnut, pecan, pistachio, and cashews fit into the botanical definition of nut.
False, it is a drupe
What is an example of a tree nut?
Hazelnut
What is an example of a seed?
Peanut
Is Pine nut actually a nut?
No it is a seed
What are 3 non flowering plants?
Pine, gingko and and other gymnosperm
