Did you know

Did you know…

• Jumping rope is a great way to burn calories.
• Cooking is a great way for families to learn about nutrition.
• Most of the fiber in fruit is in the peel!
• Soup is a great way to add vegetables to meals.
• Spaghetti squash can be used like actual pasta!
• Oatmeal with fresh fruit is a good source of fiber.
• The best way to exercise your heart is by walking and jogging!
• Doctors recommend 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
• Kids need an hour of exercise a day.
• Certain house chores can count as exercise!
• The most common form of exercise is walking.
• Cashews and almonds are a good way to snack healthy.
• You can get exercise from just a trip to the zoo, thanks to all the walking!
• There are lots of great ways to eat fruits and veggies - like on kebabs!
• Most restaurant entrees are two servings.
• Frozen and fresh fruit both provide lots of fiber.
• A beach trip can be more than just fun, it can be great exercise!
• Breakfast helps maintain healthy weight.
• All foods can be worked into a healthy diet!
• It's easy to make your own healthy trail mix at home.
• Exercise can increase good cholesterol!
• Cabbage is a great source of vitamins.
• Salads are an excellent way to fill up. Yum!
• You should read the labels on the foods you eat and buy!
• Dried fruits make a great snack.
• Drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated.
• Shoveling snow might seem like a chore, but helps you stay active in winter!
• Taking the stairs is an easy way to get exercise.
• Eating grilled fresh fruit can make a delicious dessert.
• It's important to take good care of your teeth from an early age!
• Veggies and meats taste great steamed.
• Cooking dinner as a family is a great way to bond!

Did you know.....

1.Peanuts contain over 25% protein and are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, making them a perfect snack.

2.Whey protein is actually a by-product of the cheese-making process, so the taste can vary slightly from batch to batch, depending on what type of cheese is being processed.

3.Direct exposure to sunlight increases the vitamin C content in fruit. Therefore, fruit exposed to more sunlight at the growing stage will have a higher vitamin C level than fruit exposed to less sunlight.

4.Dark chocolate possesses antioxidant properties not found in the more popular milk chocolate or white chocolate.

5.The average 180-pound male burns anywhere from 100 to 200 calories during 30 to 45 minutes of vigorous sexual intercourse.

6.Pulling off one of the leaves of a pineapple can indicate its level of ripeness. If the leaf pulls off the fruit easily, the pineapple should be ripe enough to eat.

7.Approximately 70% of the earth’s land mass is covered by water but only a little over 1% of this water is suitable for drinking.

8.A broccoflower, a cross between broccoli and cauliflower, is an actual vegetable found in your local grocery store.

9.Men who do not exercise are twice as likely to experience a heart attack compared to men who exercise on a regular basis.

10.Worldwide, more people participate in the sport of soccer – referred to as soccer in North America and football throughout Europe – than in any other sport combined.

11.Vitamin D is nicknamed the ‘Sunshine Vitamin’ because the production of this vitamin in the human body comes from ultraviolet light via the sun.

12.Referred to by some as “jump training”, plyometrics are a series of exercises emphasizing explosive movements designed to develop muscular power and increase sport-specific performance.