Why should we eat more complex carbs in our diet (whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and nuts)?
They make our muscles grow stronger
They make our hair and skin softer
They're packed with nutrients and give us lasting energy
Foods high in sodium include:
Baked potato
Tomatoes
Potato chips
Foods high in sodium include:
Deli meat, like turkey and ham lunch meat
Fresh chicken breast
Frozen fruit
How much fiber is in TWO SERVINGS of pinto beans?
10 grams of fiber
How much fiber do you see on his nutrition label?
4 grams of fiber
Foods that have carbohydrates include:
oils, like olive and coconut oil
grains, fruits, and starchy vegetables
protein, like salmon and beef
True or false. When we eat too much sodium, it can increase our blood pressure and cause a heart attack or a stroke
True
False
How much sodium is in this Chick Fil A sandwich?
1400 mg of sodium
True or false. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for our body
True
False
True or false. If a food doesn't taste salty, it doesn't have a lot of sodium in it
False. Some foods that don't taste salty have A LOT of sodium.
True or false. We should eat more whole grains (whole wheat bread and pasta) and less refined grains (white bread and white rice) in our diet.
True
How can we avoid eating too much sodium in our diet?
Eat more canned vegetables
Only check the nutrition label if you know it's a salty food
Choose fresh or frozen vegetables without sauces
How much sodium is in one serving of this frozen pizza?
810 mg of sodium
True or false. We want to eat more simple carbs (sugars) and less complex carbs (fibers and starches)
False. We want to eat more complex carbs
How much sodium should we eat/drink every day?
No more than 5,000 mg a day
No more than 2,300 mg a day
We should eat/drink as little as possible
How many total carbohydrates do you see on this nutrition label?
37 grams of carbohydrates
When we go out to eat (restaurant or fast food), how do we know how much sodium is in the food we order?
Look up the nutrition info online
Guess how salty it is depending on how it tastes
Foods high in sodium include:
Canned soup
Fruit
Milk
True or False. Sodium can keep our blood pressure healthy and muscles and nerves working normally when we eat the right amount
True
False
How many total carbohydrates are in one slice of whole wheat bread?
11 grams of total carbohydrates
How can we avoid eating too much sodium in our diet?
Eat more pretzels and chips
Look for "low sodium" canned foods or rinse them off
Eat more deli meat and sausage
How many total carbohydrates are in one serving of goldfish?
20 grams of carbohydrates
Foods high in sodium include:
Instant chocolate pudding
Orange juice
Jelly beans
How much sodium is in one serving of this pack of deli meat?
500 mg of sodium