On Twitter, I follow @DaveZinczenko, Editor-in-Chief, Men's Health & Women's Health; author of Abs Diet and Eat This, Not That! series & Today Show contributor (you should follow him too)
Here are some really interesting tweets I thought I might share:
"SNOOZE POUNDS: When people sleep 4 hrs vs. 8+ hrs/night they take in 300 more calories, says J of Clinical Nutrition.
10 MINUTES: Amount of sunshine you need daily to boost vitamin D, cut stroke risk 80%.
24: Percentage increase in your metabolism in the 60 mins after you drink 16 oz of water, says J of Endocrinology.
DIET DISASTER: People who trade sugary drinks for the diet kind (vs. water) eat more bread & desserts, say researchers.
KNEE CAPPER: For every pound you lose, you alleviate pressure on your knees by 4 pounds.
WHAT YOUR SODA CAN DOESN'T TELL YOU: You need to run 2 miles to burn off that bottle of Coke.
FLAT AS A PANCAKE: Eating breakfast—especially one of protein & fiber reduces your risk of obesity by 450%.
NATURE KNOWS BEST: Broccoli has 5x as much cancer-fighting power as the supplements made with them, says study.
GENIUS SHORTCUT: Just 25 mins of puzzles & games a day boosts your IQ significantly, says U of Michigan study.
GET TO BED! Too little sleep may raise your risk of type-2 diabetes, say Dutch scientists. Get 7 hours, minimum.
16 OUNCES: The amount of water to swig before a meal to decrease calorie consumption a whopping 15%!
GET UP, EAT UP: People who regularly skip breakfast add 1.8" to their waistlines, says J of Clinical Nutrition study.
LONGEVITY SECRET: Short, frequent bursts of laughter reduce artery firmness, which lessens the risk of heart problems.
EFFORTLESS FAT BURN: A squirt of lemon in your water causes your metabolism to spike, researchers say.
EAT RIGHT RULE: Start your day with protein, end your day a little skinnier."
For more really interesting facts, check out his Twitter page https://twitter.com/#!/DaveZinczenko
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