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Fitness Trivia From Twitter
1. Running can improve your eyes
True: Studies found that people who ran about 2.5 miles a day or more reduced their risks for both cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. (U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)
2. Oranges are the king of vitamin C
False: Kiwifruit has more vitamin C than an orange and 20% more potassium than bananas.
3. Eating a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder will save you 80 calories than if you drank a Starbucks Tazo Green Tea Frapuccino
True: Check it out for yourself if you don’t believe me.
4. A thirty-minute walk is more effective than 3 ten minutes walks.
False: They are just as effective and may even help boost your metabolism.
5. Red beans are better for you than black beans
True: Red beans have the highest amount of phytochemicals (protect against cancer and heart disease) than any other bean.
6. Order McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwich to save fat grams rather than a cup of chili and a jr. hamburger from Wendy’s
False: The fish sandwich has 18 grams of fat whereas the chili and the hamburger only has 14. 7. Watermelons have little nutrients as they are so high in water.
False: One cup of watermelon has TWICE the lycopene as a fresh tomato. It also has great amounts of vitamins A and C.
8. If you don’t exercise with a high intensity, don’t even bother.
False: Research continues to show that any exercise is better than none – just get started and do something.
9. Sleep deprivation leads to increase of insulin resistance.
True: Helps explain why people who sleep less have a higher risk of diabetes. Sleep less than 6 hours a night and you are 32% more likely to gain at least 33 pounds. (Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York).
10. It’s a smarter move to order Panera’s Chipotle Chicken sandwich rather than Chick Fil-A’s Chargrilled Chicken Club sandwich
False: Chick Fil-A sandwich has 380 calories; 12 grams of fat and Panera’s sandwich weighs in at 1,070 calories; 5 grams of fat.
11. True/False 1 cup of cottage cheese contains more protein then 3 oz. steak, 1 c baked beans or 2Tbsp peanut butter.
True 1cup of Cottage Cheese contains 30grams protein; 3oz of Steak contains 27grams Protein; 2tbsp of Peanut Butter contains 9grams Protein; 1cup of Baked Beans contains 14grams Protein.
12. True/False There is just as much sugar in a 12oz glass of orange juice, then there is in a 12oz can of Coke.
True. Just about 12 tablespoons in each.
13. True/False Exercise benefits the body from the neck down.
False. Exercise benefits the brain as well. Aerobic exercise, such as walking, assists to defend against Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and memory loss. Research indicates our brain tend to shrink as we age; however, aerobic exercise reverses the shrinkage, particularly in the region of the brain that processes memory. To improve your brain health, step into Results Health and Fitness and start moving.
14. True Apples will protect against the risk of stroke, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
An apple is considered a superfood as it will boost the immune system, prevent tooth decay, aid hair growth, protect the skin against the sun, prevent bone loss, stabilize blood sugar, aid in the prevention of kidney stones and facilitate weight loss?
An average apple has only about 80 calories, yet it contains potassium, folic acid, vitamin C and 3.7 grams of fiber. Apples also contain trace amounts of B vitamins, iron, magnesium and more. The skin and the portion of apple just under the skin contain most of the nutrients. Consequently, eating unpeeled apples provides the greatest nutritional benefit; however, unpeeled apples need to be washed thoroughly to make sure they are free of toxic pesticides.
