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Doing It the Healthy Way! Trivia Quiz

Here are some interesting (even surprising) substitutions which you can use in some of your favorite recipes.

A multiple-choice quiz by sally0malley. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sally0malley

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
370,113

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
804

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following could we use instead of flour in a brownie recipe? Hint

lima beans

black beans

green beans

whole kernel corn

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Question 2 of 10

2. Perfect for oatmeal raisin cookies, what could we use in place of sugar to give sweetness without extra calories? Hint

pancake syrup

chocolate syrup

corn syrup

applesauce

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Question 3 of 10

3. Avocado puree can be used for a substitute for ______ in recipes.

Answer: (one word, six letters (pale yellow,edible, fatty substance)

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Question 4 of 10

4. When ground, mixed with warm water and then whisked, which of the following can be used as an egg substitute? Hint

pumpkin seeds

flax seeds

coffee beans

watermelon seeds

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Question 5 of 10

5. Garlic salt can be used as a healthy alternative to table salt.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which is the least healthy choice for greens in your salad? Hint

arugula

romaine lettuce

iceberg lettuce

spinach

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which fruit high in potassium, fiber and vitamin B6, can be mashed and used as a fat substitute?

Hint

tomatoes

watermelon

strawberries

bananas

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which summer squash can be cut into "ribbons" and used instead of the usual carb-packed pasta? Hint

carrots

scallions

celery

zucchini

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of sweet potato fries versus traditional white potato fries? (one cup serving) Hint

less sugar

more vitamins A, C and B6

extra fiber

reduces 20 grams of carbohydrates

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Question 10 of 10

10. By which percentage are calories reduced when substituting prosciutto or pancetta for bacon in savory dishes?
Hint

about 10%

about 5%

almost 50%

almost 30%

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following could we use instead of flour in a brownie recipe?

Answer: black beans

Substituting black bean puree for flour provides more protein.

2. Perfect for oatmeal raisin cookies, what could we use in place of sugar to give sweetness without extra calories?

Answer: applesauce

One cup of unsweetened applesauce contains only about 100 calories, a cup of sugar can pack in more than 770 calories!

3. Avocado puree can be used for a substitute for ______ in recipes.

Answer: butter

They're both fats (different kinds) and have nearly the same consistency at room temperature. Avocado is rich in vitamin E and cholesterol-checking mono-saturated fat.

4. When ground, mixed with warm water and then whisked, which of the following can be used as an egg substitute?

Answer: flax seeds

The mixture can be used as an egg substitute in any baking recipe.

5. Garlic salt can be used as a healthy alternative to table salt.

Answer: False

Garlic powder is the healthy way to go! Just like fresh herbs, garlic powder can provide a flavor without adding sodium.

6. Which is the least healthy choice for greens in your salad?

Answer: iceberg lettuce

Darker greens usually mean more nutrients like iron, vitamin C and antioxidants.

7. Which fruit high in potassium, fiber and vitamin B6, can be mashed and used as a fat substitute?

Answer: bananas

The creamy, thickening-power of ripe mashed bananas acts the same as avocado in terms of replacing fat in baking recipes.

8. Which summer squash can be cut into "ribbons" and used instead of the usual carb-packed pasta?

Answer: zucchini

Another plus is that you don't have to boil, simply saute for a few minutes until soft.

9. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of sweet potato fries versus traditional white potato fries? (one cup serving)

Answer: less sugar

Even though sweet potatoes have more sugar, the fiber, added vitamins and reduction in carbs make them the healthier choice.

10. By which percentage are calories reduced when substituting prosciutto or pancetta for bacon in savory dishes?

Answer: almost 50%

Bacon has about 70 calories for two slices, prosciutto and pancetta have about 30 calories in equally weighted amounts.

Source: Author sally0malley

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