Join us October 8-10 for the special event DOES A BODY GOOD. Sponsored by Midwest Dairy Council, this event will include activities that help us understand food better.
Here are some fun food facts.
10. The Coconut is the world’s largest seed.
9. Honey is the only food that doesn't spoil.
8. Fortune cookies were invented in 1916 by George Jung, a California noodle maker.
7. Chocolate contains the natural substance phenyl ethylamine (PEA), which is reputed to stimulate the same reaction in the body as falling in love.
6. A high protein diet can result in a loss of calcium.
5. In an authentic Chinese meal, the last course is soup because it allows the typical roast duck entree to "swim" toward digestion.
4. When Swiss cheese ferments, a bacterial action generates gas, which bubbles through the cheese leaving holes. Cheese-makers call these holes "eyes."
3. Apples are more efficient than coffee at keeping people awake in the morning.
2. Eating a banana at night can aid in falling asleep.
1. Lemons contain more sugar than strawberries.
What is your favorite healthy food? Let us know by leaving a comment!
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