Superfoods SuperFoods 3

Question 1

What compound in garlic is responsible for most of its health benefits?

Accepted Answer

Allicin

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Tomatoes

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

High in healthy monounsaturated fats

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Miso, tempeh, and kefir are all fermented superfoods that supply live beneficial bacteria (probiotics).

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