Superfoods SuperFoods 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What compound in garlic is responsible for most of its health benefits?
- Capsaicin
- Allicin (Correct answer)
- Lycopene
- Piperine
Correct answer: Allicin
Allicin is released when garlic is crushed or chopped and provides antimicrobial and cardiovascular benefits.
Question 2: Which superfood is the best dietary source of lycopene?
- Carrots
- Red bell pepper
- Tomatoes (Correct answer)
- Watermelon
Correct answer: Tomatoes
Tomatoes are the most concentrated dietary source of lycopene, a carotenoid linked to reduced prostate cancer risk.
Question 3: Green tea's health benefits are primarily attributed to which compound?
- Theobromine
- Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) (Correct answer)
- Chlorogenic acid
- Caffeine
Correct answer: Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
EGCG is the most abundant and studied catechin in green tea, linked to antioxidant and anti-cancer effects.
Question 4: What makes avocado unusual among fruits from a nutritional standpoint?
- Very high vitamin C content
- High in healthy monounsaturated fats (Correct answer)
- Extremely high sugar content
- The only fruit with iron
Correct answer: High in healthy monounsaturated fats
Avocados are uniquely high in oleic acid, a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, unlike most fruits.
Question 5: Which superfood is fermented and known for providing beneficial probiotics?
- Miso
- Tempeh
- Kefir
- All of the above (Correct answer)
Correct answer: All of the above
Miso, tempeh, and kefir are all fermented superfoods that supply live beneficial bacteria (probiotics).
Question 6: Beets are particularly valued as a superfood for which specific benefit?
- Boosting iron absorption
- Improving athletic endurance via nitrates (Correct answer)
- Reducing blood sugar spikes
- Enhancing vitamin D synthesis
Correct answer: Improving athletic endurance via nitrates
Beets are rich in inorganic nitrates that convert to nitric oxide, improving blood flow and exercise performance.
Question 7: Which superfood seed is highest in calcium, containing more per gram than dairy milk?
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Chia seeds
- Sesame seeds (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Sesame seeds
Sesame seeds (and tahini) contain more calcium per gram than most dairy products.
Superfoods SuperFoods 3
What compound in garlic is responsible for most of its health benefits?