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- 2. these are found in many foods, components of proteins, and are used in the body to create many neurotransmitters (among other things)
- 3. This root vegetable has the phytochemical beta-carotene, which is a precursor to vitamin A, and helpful in protecting your eyes.
- 6. This micronutrient in fruits and vegetables, gives vibrant color to them, and have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- 10. This is a part of digestion that is super important in increasing surface area of the food in order for nutrients to be pulled out. Involves teeth.
- 11. steeped herbs or plants, often served warm, various types can promote energy or calm.
- 12. This macronutrient digests relatively quickly into fast energy in the system.
- 15. This spice that is harvested as a red strand from the crocus flower, has benefits in cardiovascular health, cognitive function, digestion, and mood.
- 16. This (plant) food is one of the only foods that may contain vitamin D.
- 17. originally sugarless, may improve mood and stress, rich in antioxidants like flavonoids and other polyphenols.
- 18. this is a common warm beverage that originates from a bean, that contains a stimulant caffeine that can improve memory, focus, and alertness, among a high level of polyphenols.
- 19. general class of water soluble vitamins that include chemicals niacin and folate.
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- 1. Used in trail mix, no sugar added, nature's candy.
- 3. This herb may be considered a "warm" and may aid in the improvement of blood sugar levels.
- 4. This type of fat is found in walnuts, almonds, salmon (other cold water fish), and dairy, and is useful in reducing inflammation and supporting brain health.
- 5. this aids in digestion, eaten by good bacteria, found in plants
- 7. This water soluble vitamin is one that is incredibly popular in promoting immunity.
- 8. This fat soluble vitamin is rarely found in food, but we make it in our body with help from the sun!
- 9. Fermented, probiotic filled dairy, that is high in calcium.
- 13. This mineral is helpful in 300+ enzymatic reactions in the body.
- 14. This macronutrient is helpful in building muscles.