Interesting Food Facts

Food’s a necessity; so why not learn a few crazy facts about what we’re eating! We make coffee runs and grab ice cream cones on hot summer days. We go to fancy restaurants for dinner and eat breakfast in bed on weekends. Simply put, food is a huge part of our everyday lives. Since we can’t go without it (and who would want to?), let’s learn some interesting facts about food you may not know. Some may even surprise you! 1. 31 million Americans skip breakfast: According to a survey conducted by the NPD group, 31 million Americans, or roughly 10 percent of the population, are skipping breakfast each day. Breakfast helps our metabolisms work faster and gives our bodies and brains the energy needed to get going. Make it a priority to eat breakfast each and every day! 2. Lemons are one of the healthiest foods in the world: According to Fitness Magazine, lemons rank as one of the world’s healthiest foods. Why? One lemon contains your daily dose of vitamin C, it cleanses the liver in addition to boosting your immunity and aiding in weight loss. We recommend adding freshly sliced lemons to your water each morning. 3. The highest-calorie fast food item in the world is a milkshake: A large chocolate shake from White Castle contains a whopping 1,680 calories making it the highest calorific snack of any single-item fast food out there according to Calorie Counter. Make a healthy green smoothie instead! 4. Only 0.5 percent of people are vegans: According to Vegetarian Times, 3 percent of American adults are vegetarians, but only one-half of 1 percent follow a strict vegan diet. Vegans don’t eat any meat, eggs or dairy products. Most avoid refined white sugars, as well.