Book of the Week (#33): Food: What the Heck Do I Eat?

The book has a catchy title. That is why I borrowed it from the library.

The writer is also a doctor by profession. There are nutrition quizzes at the beginning of each chapter.

Here are some True or False statements that I found both informative and interesting. Write down your answers on a piece of paper and see how many you get right.

The answers are at the bottom of this entry.

1. Oatmeal is a healthy breakfast

2. The liver is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat

3. Orange juice is a great way to start the day

4. You shouldn’t eat chicken skin because it is bad for you

5. Vegetable oil is better for you than butter

6. Yogurt is healthy food (Maybe)

7. It is better to eat chicken than red meat

8. Sardines are a better source of calcium than milk

9. Sushi is a healthy food

10. White button mushrooms are relatively low in nutrition

11. The benefits of organic vegetables are overstated because studies show they no healthier than conventionally grown food

12. Tomatoes can create inflammation in the body

13. Bananas are the best natural source of potassium

14. some of the most nutritious vegetables are weird ones, like seaweed

15. Buying organic is a waste of money

16. Frozen berries are better for you than fresh

17. Apples are the most nutritious fruit. One a day keeps the doctor away

18. Pomegranates are one of the best fruits you can eat

19. Beans contain toxins that can’t be avoided (T & F)

20. Pistachios can help with erectile dysfunction

21. Peanut butter is a good source of protein

22. Coffee is the top source of antioxidants for many people

The odd number statements are false. The even number statements are true.

How many did you get right?