Question

(8 W
Title: Power Foods
(1) Power foods are foods that provide rich levels of nutrients like fibre, potassium and minerals
With people becoming increasingly health conscious today, a lot of finess trainers encourage then
clients to include these foods in their daily diet to increase muscle development. There are various
ways of incorporating power foods in your daily diet. Of course, the key to enjoying power foods is
proper preparation of these foods, the use of season-fresh foods, and indentifying your choice of
flavour among power foods.
(2) Some of the recommended power food combinations are those that are prepared in our kitchens
on a regular basis. Take for instance, the combination of chickpeas and onions. This combination is
powerful source of iron which is required by the body to transport oxygen to its various parts, Iron
deficiency can lead to anaemia, fatigue, brain fog and tiredness. A study by the Journal of
Agricultural and Food Chemistry says that sulphur compounds in onion and garlic help in the
absorption of iron and zinc from chickpeas. The combination is a hit with teenagers who need to be
diligent about getting iron in their diet. A quick way to prepare this power food is to make a chickpeu
salad with chopped onions, chaat masala and cilantro.
(3) Another favourite combination with power food takers is yoghurt and bananas. This makes
for a perfect snack after a rough game of football. Exercising bums glucose and thus lowers blood
sugar. Yoghurt is packed with proteins that help preserve muscle mass, and bananas are packed
with carbohydrates that help in refuelling energy and preventing muscle soreness. A quick and easy
recipe with bananas is a banana smoothie topped with cool yoghurt.
(4) Among beverages, green tea is the best source of catechins that are effective in halting oxidative
damage to cells. According to researchers at the Purdue University, adding a dash of lemon juice to
green tea makes the catechins even more easily absorbable by the body. So, the next time you have
instead of are friends serve them rounds of iced green tea with mint and lemon juice,
Answer the following questions briefly: .
(1x8 = 8 marks)
(a) What are power foods?
(b) What are the rules regarding the partaking of power foods?
What is the advantage of including onions and garlic in our diet?
(d) Suggest a quick recipe with chickpea and onions.
Why is yoghurt and bananas, an enriching power food ?
Why is green tea a recommended power food ?
What is the advantage of combining green tea with lemon juice?
What is the key to enjoying power foods in a wholesome way?
(h)​

Answer 1

A) Power foods are foods that provide rich levels of nutrients like fibre, potassium and minerals
With people becoming increasingly health conscious today, a lot of finess trainers encourage then
clients to include these foods in their daily diet to increase muscle development.