Slimming down requires practicing due diligence on your part as well as educating yourself on what you should and should not eat. Here are a few interesting fast fat facts that you may not know:
Did you know … that peanut butter, a marvelous source of protein, calcium, iron, thiamine and niacin, can last up to two years on the shelf without spoiling? Peanut butter inventor, George Washington Carver, found that the peanut could also be used shampoo, ink and linoleum!
Did you know … that fats are good for your body? Fats provide energy, carry calcium to your bones, break down cholesterol, protect your vital organs and keep you warm in the winter?
Did you know …that the amount of Vitamin C found in many fruits and vegetables increases with the amount of sunlight received during growth? The more sunlight, the more Vitamin C.
Did you know … that low-fat or no-fat milk actually contains more calcium than full-fat milk?
Did you know … that frozen and/or canned fruits and vegetables can make for excellent substitutions for fresh produce? Most often, fresh fruit and vegetables are packaged within a few short hours after being picked, therefore, retaining many of their nutrients.
Did you know … that honey is higher in calorie content than sugar? Compared to one teaspoon of sugar (at 16 calories), the same amount of honey adds up to 25 calories.
Did you know … that drinking water slightly prior to mealtime decreases your appetite? Try sipping a tall glass of water 20 – 30 minutes before dinner … you will find that you are less hungry as your stomach is fuller.
Copyright © 2006-2009 Curb Your Cravings LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Did you know … that peanut butter, a marvelous source of protein, calcium, iron, thiamine and niacin, can last up to two years on the shelf without spoiling? Peanut butter inventor, George Washington Carver, found that the peanut could also be used shampoo, ink and linoleum!
Did you know … that fats are good for your body? Fats provide energy, carry calcium to your bones, break down cholesterol, protect your vital organs and keep you warm in the winter?
Did you know …that the amount of Vitamin C found in many fruits and vegetables increases with the amount of sunlight received during growth? The more sunlight, the more Vitamin C.
Did you know … that low-fat or no-fat milk actually contains more calcium than full-fat milk?
Did you know … that frozen and/or canned fruits and vegetables can make for excellent substitutions for fresh produce? Most often, fresh fruit and vegetables are packaged within a few short hours after being picked, therefore, retaining many of their nutrients.
Did you know … that honey is higher in calorie content than sugar? Compared to one teaspoon of sugar (at 16 calories), the same amount of honey adds up to 25 calories.
Did you know … that drinking water slightly prior to mealtime decreases your appetite? Try sipping a tall glass of water 20 – 30 minutes before dinner … you will find that you are less hungry as your stomach is fuller.
Copyright © 2006-2009 Curb Your Cravings LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide
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