Week 1 Flashcards
Water Soluble Vitamines
C, B complex
Fat soluble vitamins
ADEK
How many minerals does the body use for maximum function?
> 80
Most important two trace minerals?
Selenium and Zinc
Phytonutrients:
Vitamin and mineral type names
Vitamins A (as beta carotene),C, E
Selenium and Zinc
Manganese and Copper
Phytonutrients:
groups of where they’re found:
Coumarins Carotenoids Flavanoids Indoles Lignans Isoflavones Organosulfers Phytosterols
what’s a good thing about free radicals?
in small quantities they fight bacteria and viruses
bad thing about free radicals
cell damage, disease
Phytonutrients:
Food Groups
Brassica, Red/Green/Yellow/Orange Veggies, Dark leafy greens, fruits (citrus and berries), flaxseeds, whole grains and legumes, garlic and leeks, soybeans, green and herbal teas
The signature of kale is…
colour - liver/GB
Signature of Cauliflower is….
Form - lungs
Signature of Chick Peas is….
Shape - Heart
Signature of Beets is…
Colour - red - blood
Signature of Avocado is…
Form - uterus
Signature of Kidney Beans is …
Shape - kidneys
Colour - dark - kidneys