Eat Your GREENS Challenge!

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  1. 4. Leafy greens contribute to bone health by offering essential minerals such as _______. (7 letters)
  2. 7. What is an environmental factor that can affect your Genetic expression? (9 letters)
  3. 8. This Vitamin is found in leafy greens that specializes in DNA synthesis and can help in the prevention of neural tube defects of the baby during pregnancy. (6 letters)
  4. 9. What can prevent iodine absorption in your body and interfere with thyroid functions? (14 letters) Hint: Gluco_______.
  5. 13. The #1 most selling point of green supplements is that it contains a Full ____ diet. (8 letters)
  6. 14. Some leafy greens are sweet and delicate, while others are robust and slightly _______? (6 letters)
  7. 15. Leafy greens can contribute to mental health by offering protection against ______? (10 letters)
  8. 16. What chemical can bind with Iron and decrease iron absorption if greens are over-consumed? (8 letters)
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  1. 1. This unique sugar compound found in leafy vegetables nourishes beneficial gut bacteria and is particularly supportive of protective strains of E. Coli. (14 letters) Hint: Sulfo________.
  2. 2. This vegetable is crucial for red blood cell production due to its richness in folate, and it may also help prevent neural tube defects during pregnancy. (7 letters)
  3. 3. Greens are rich in fiber but lack of fiber in your diet can lead of painful ______? (12 letters)
  4. 5. Leafy greens are rich in antioxidant, vitamins and mineral and _______, that can help with digestion. (5 letters)
  5. 6. A good source of calcium, Vitamin A, C, and B9 (Folate), this vegetable is in the same family as kale and cabbage and is one of the best sources of Vitamin K. (13 letters)
  6. 10. What can chemical can bind with Calcium and prevent calcium absorption if greens are over-consumed? (7 letters)
  7. 11. Which type of Greens is rich in Micronutrients like Vitamin C, E, and K? (11 letters)
  8. 12. This leafy green is known for its high levels of antioxidants like lutein and beta-carotene, which may reduce the risk of diseases associated with oxidative stress. (4 letters)