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Super Bowl Food Consumed Infographic From the gridiron to the grill, American's eat literal tons of food during Super Bowl Sunday Kick off some calories while reading this article (you're gonna need it!) There ain't no Weight Watchers at any Super Bowl watch parties. With 1/3 of American's tuning in, it comes at no surprise that Super Bowl Sunday is the second leading most fed day in America, right behind Thanksgiving (2). What is surprising is exactly how much food consumption that actually entails.  The biggest game day of the year also hosts the biggest bellies. In only 3 hours, over 100 million American's are expected to eat about 2,400 calories each . This is 400 more calories than a typical day, all consumed in a matter of one football game. That number is just an expected average. However, considering the amount of food we buy in preparation, it suggests that we should actually be eating up to 6,000 on game day  (8)! Too much eating is the leadi...

      N ot every burger is created equal, despite what we hope for. Most of us know that with each layer of grilled goodness added to the bun, we pack on more calories with each drop of cheese slice and ketchup squeeze. But regardless of our choices in sides and condiments, we can still lose the battle in our weight management and the proof is in the patty.             If you’ve begun some basic dieting and switching to healthier foods, you’ve already come a long way towards a brighter future. You might even be looking closer at portion sizes like this chart below: Copy Image Link of Skewer Infographic to Clipboard And Use It On Your Site: <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12ZE5DiKf88gP5y4Gdj2h-NQ0lFobck-727CkdgIEKSqQD8db0eejlo_Nku2j0eK3G-d8IjRgadQRG7PZ3bMl1oFHBIclchNA419uRO9l0cQhjYx60XY7xrNW6HlEjJ_dpuAOovmLFlc/s1600/skewer-calorie-count-graph-04-1500x850.jpg" alt="8 Hea...

Broccoli is a popular cruciferous vegetable with a wide range of health benefits. Increasingly, poor nutrition is becoming identified as the root of many major health issues. Broccoli is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which means that adding more broccoli consumption into your diet might keep you healthy and feeling great. Here we will look at some of the top health benefits of eating broccoli. 1. Reduces Inflammation       Inflammation is a cause of concern for many, as it has been linked to a variety of adverse health conditions such as depression (3) and arthritis (4) . Several studies have shown the broccoli consumption may be an effective way to combat inflammation One such study, found a significant reduction in the biomarkers associated with inflammation in a group of young healthy adults following broccoli consumption (1) . Another study found a compound available in broccoli possesses anti-inflammatory activity (2) . ...

Bamboo has the reputation of being an eco-friendly alternative. You've likely heard others urging the use of more bamboo products, and wondered what makes bamboo different from other types of wood or recyclable materials. At BambooMN, we believe strongly in using bamboo to make your home and business more sustainable -- Here's why. Fast Growing  One of the most well-known reasons that Bamboo is considered extremely renewable and sustainable is that it is very fast growing. Once bamboo is harvested, it only takes 3-5 years for a a new bamboo stalk to reach full height. Some types of bamboo can grow up to 1 meter per day. That's a great deal faster than other trees used to make wood - it can take them twenty years or more to reach full height. In addition, bamboo doesn't need to be replanted, so the original plant can continue growing even after the harvested parts are now part of your kitchen. If we demand that more products that were once made from wood are...