[For Seniors] Fun and Informative! Health Trivia Quiz

Persimmons are such a nutritious fruit that there’s a saying: “When persimmons turn red, the doctor turns blue.” What goes in the blank is “doctor.”

There’s a saying that goes, “When persimmons turn red, what turns blue?” The answer is “doctors.” It means that because persimmons are highly nutritious, eating them keeps people healthy, so doctors lose business and turn pale.

It’s also said that the season when persimmons ripen has pleasant weather, and fewer people fall ill.

Persimmons are rich in vitamin C and also contain carotenoids such as cryptoxanthin and lycopene, which are believed to help prevent colds, boost immunity, improve skin, and even slow aging.

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What is the ingredient that often comes with sushi and helps prevent food poisoning?

Sushi is a delicacy loved by many people, but because it uses raw ingredients, some may worry about food poisoning.

So what is the ingredient that’s said to help prevent food poisoning and is served together with sushi? Since we’re talking about something that accompanies sushi, the options are somewhat limited, so many people might guess the answer.

The correct answer is ginger.

While it’s often seen as a palate cleanser, there’s real wisdom from our predecessors behind why it’s served.

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What is the vegetable that has the least nutritional value, as certified by Guinness?

When you think of vegetables, you usually picture them as sources of nutrition, so it’s a shock to hear that there’s a vegetable said to be so low in nutrients it was recognized by Guinness.

The idea isn’t that it lacks nutrients entirely, but that its calories are extremely low.

If you consider what vegetables are made of, you might get closer to the answer.

The answer is “cucumber.” Since it’s composed of about 95% water, it’s low in calories, which led to its reputation as a “vegetable with no nutrients.” In reality, it does contain potassium, dietary fiber, vitamins, and more, so it’s a good idea to learn cooking methods that can boost its nutritional value.

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What kind of tea is said to have a skin-smoothing effect?

The nutrients in food and drinks are absorbed by the body and gradually take effect, and some of those effects can appear on the skin.

Focusing on those skin benefits, which tea is said to help make the skin smoother? Beyond the classic teas, there are many varieties, so it might be fun to guess the effects from the ingredients used.

The answer is Job’s tears tea (hatomugi-cha).

Its detoxifying effect, which helps eliminate waste products, can lead to improved skin, and it’s also known to help prevent lifestyle-related diseases.

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