24 Life, Fitness & Nutrition Facts You Didn’t Know

It has been a few months since we have done our “random fit facts” for the Fit In The Rock blog or newsletter and as of recently there have been many of you asking more and more about when we will do it next. Ask and you shall receive, so we put together the top “12 Good & 12 Bad Life, Fitness & Nutrition Facts You Didn’t Know.” Enjoy!

Bad

• Mcdonald’s Deluxe Breakfast= 1,100 calories
• Burger King's Tendercrisp Chicken Sandwich contains the calories of 17 McNuggets!
• Most caramel food colorings used in cokes/colas are linked to causes of cancer, says CSPI report
• Energy drinks are 11% more corrosive to teeth than regular sodas, says a Univ of Maryland study.
• The average Americans eats 100 pounds of sugar per year. That's enough to make 3,628 Reese's Cups!
• Outback's Spotted Dog Sundae costs you 1,216 calories & 96 g fat!
• Hardee's Monster Biscuit = 770 cals = bacon, sausage, a few slices of ham, egg, 2 slices of cheese!
• 40% of dieters who don’t include fitness in their plan regain their lost weight within 4 years.
• There are over 1,400 different strains of bacteria in the average belly button.
• Starbucks' Raspberry Scone has 500 calories & 15 g (nearly a day's worth) of saturated fat.
• 80% of women over the age of 18 are walking around in the wrong-size bra and stated breast discomfort encourages them to skip the gym.
• The average American uses 80-100 gallons of water daily. However, only 12% of Americans consume (drink) the recommended minimum amount of water daily.

Good

• Broccoli sprouts have 20x more cancer-fighting sulforaphane than their grown-up counterparts!
• Consuming DHA (an omega-3 in fatty fish) can cut your risk of gum disease by 20%
• Breyers All Natural Vanilla Fudge Twirl = 130 cals. Add cherries for extra antioxidants.
• Did you know that the following are richer sources of potassium than bananas: baked potato, boiled spinach, & plain yogurt
• Half an avocado contains more potassium than a medium banana & 50% more fiber than a cup of cooked oatmeal!
• Turns out, caffeinated coffee protects against Alzheimer’s. Ideal=4 cups/day.
• Compared to their obese counterparts, men with less than 15% bodyfat (body composition) are 45% less likely to develop cancer.
• Couples who kiss frequently are 8 times less likely to have stress or depression.
• The average kid in the U.S. sees up to 10,000 food ads a year.
• Recent study shows that short, frequent bursts of laughter daily reduce artery firmness, which lessens the risk of heart problems dramatically. (happy=healthy; healthy=happy)
• Just one mild intense 60-minute workout a week decreases your resting heart rate by up to 11%.
• Desserts that include dairy are better than desserts that don't. Choose the ice cream over the cake.

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