Posts Tagged ‘quick facts’
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
Who Knew!?
- In 2004, approximately 4.2 pounds of sweet potatoes per capita were consumed annually in the U.S. In 1943, per capita consumption was 21.7 pounds.
- Carrots have the highest content of beta carotene (vitamin A) of all vegetables
- Rutabaga is believed to be a cross between the turnip and cabbage, and to have originated during the Middle Ages in Europe.
Tags: quick facts
Posted in Blog | No Comments »
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008
- The USDA advises people on a 2,000 calorie a day diet to consume no more than 10 teaspoons of added sugar. However, the average American, in addition to NOT eating a healthy diet, consumes about 20 teaspoons of added sugar a day!
- A typical cup of fruit yogurt provides 70% of a day’s worth of added sugar.
- Per capita consumption of added sugars has risen by 28% since 1983. The average American consumes at least 64lbs of sugar per year, and the average teenage boy at leat 109
from www.cspinet.org
Tags: quick facts
Posted in Blog | No Comments »
Monday, July 7th, 2008
from 50simplethings.com
- Since 1935, the U.S. has lost 4.7 million farms. Fewer than one million Americans now claim farming as a primary occupation.
- Most fruit and vegetable varieties sold in supermarkets are chosen for their ability to withstand industrial harvesting equipment and extended travel not taste. This results in little variety in the plants grown.
Tags: quick facts
Posted in Blog | No Comments »
Monday, June 2nd, 2008
from www.50simplethings.com
- Major loopholes in federal law allow the $35 billion cosmetics industry to put unlimited amounts of chemicals into personal care products
- Women inadvertently eat about 4lb of lipstick in a lifetime
Tags: quick facts
Posted in Blog | No Comments »
