Pop Quiz : How Did You Do? Do I need antioxidants if I exercise regularly?  You sure do!  Will my muscles get bulkier if I eat loads of protein? Hmm, not so much When I eat almonds, am I eating fat? For sure! Good fat, but stick to 5 almonds a day Is it a good idea to cut fat out of my diet? No, you need some good fat! How can I tell if I am not eating enough vitamin B12? By checking with a professional! Energy, appetite, digestion are affected. If you don't eat meat or are a senior, you might want to check  Is eating my favourite white pasta like eating sugar? White Pasta? Kind of, white rice, white flour, some cereals, and white bread too How many calories do I need? Age, height, weight, gender, activity, and illness all matter Am I eating probiotics when I eat fish? Think protein and Omega (good) fats When I eat beef, asparagus, potatoes, and ice cream, am I eating Omega fats? Now, are they fish, walnuts or flax? But yes to Omega 6 in beef Does my fried steak contain as much fat as my broiled lamb? Butter fried? Probably more! Do probiotics need a prebiotic diet? Yup! It's their food   Is it better to eat more protein than carbs every day? Hmm... no   Do I get loads of vitamin C when I eat french fried potatoes? Silly! Try citrus fruits and non-fried potatoes   Is all the fibre I need found in bread, cereal, and pasta?  Again, silly! In fruits and veggies too:))   As long as I am drinking soda, juice, water, coffee, or tea, am I drinking enough liquids? Yes, and there is also water in the foods we eat, but water trumps all!   When I eat vegetables, am I eating protein? Hmm excellent question! Grains are a more reliable source   How much protein do I need to eat every day? Weight, activity level, injury, illness all matter   Are tuna and avocado fatty? We love the good fat in tuna and avocado   How many servings in each food group? Ouch! We need to learn this one by heart. It depends on you   Is tofu is a high calorie food? Great low calorie, high protein food with carbs   What are quinoa, kelp, and spirulina? Grain and Algae. Yummy protein!   What would happen if I ate more protein than I need? Not recommended ! Seriously   What are the consequences of eating more carbs than I need? Not recommended either ! ! Seriously   Which are the good fats? A better question is: which are the ones to avoid! (Trans and saturated) Can I get "backed up" if I eat tons of fibre? Oh yes! For sure. The flip side is ridding yourself of nutrients too quickly   Is whole wheat the same as whole grain? No! Whole grain is the way to go   Good Job!