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.
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