Superfoods Flashcards

1
Q

“Superfood” is just a

A

Marketing term

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2
Q

No food can compensate for

A

Unhealthy diet

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3
Q

No food can prevent

A

Illness

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4
Q

Our bodies can absorb only a certain amount of

A

Any nutrient

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5
Q

Turmeric can increase

A

Bile secretion

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6
Q

Source of fiber, calcium, phosphorus

A

Chia seeds

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7
Q

2 alternatives to chia seeds

A

Flaxseed

Sesame seed

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8
Q

Alternative to açai (2)

A

Blueberries

Cranberries

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9
Q

Consuming turmeric with black pepper May significantly improve absorption of

A

Polyphenol curcumin

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10
Q

Turmeric’s active ingredient is

A

Curcumin

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11
Q

Curcumin has poor _ that May limit it’s effectiveness

A

Bioavailability

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12
Q

Goji berries rich in _ that act as an antioxidant

A

Carotenoids

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13
Q

Carotenoids benefit

A

Visión

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14
Q

Alternative to goji berries (2)

A

Sweet potato

Carrot

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15
Q

Avocado source of

A

Monounsaturated fatty acid

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16
Q

Avocado also has _ and fiber

A

Vitamin E

17
Q

Alternative to avocado

A

Banana