01/8Did you know these things about food? We bet you didn't!

Did you know these things about food? We bet you didn't!

You might think you're a genius when it comes to knowing about food and food products and how each food helps you with maintaining your health. You might also think that whatever information you're provided with from your friends is true and so you keep passing on the same to someone else. But we're here to burst your bubble and tell you that it's not how you think it is with this enormous world of food. There is just so much information on food that one cannot possibly know it all. There's always going to be some piece of information you might miss out on and that's exactly what we're here for. There are a few things about food that you probably should have known by now but we're sure you don't. Read up, and you'll know.

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02/8Sugar doesn't make kids hyperactive

Sugar doesn't make kids hyperactive

You need to stop believing the myth which says that sugar makes kids hyperactive because it definitely isn't so and it should be better left as a false statement.

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03/8Skimmed milk is best to get foam on the coffee

Skimmed milk is best to get foam on the coffee

The protein in milk makes it foam up, the lack of fat which is in skimmed or non-fat milk gives the kind of protein that is needed to make foam on a coffee. Hence, you get more of an abundant and stiffer foam.

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04/8Bright coloured food makes kids cranky

Bright coloured food makes kids cranky

Kids have a very different approach towards foods and colour of food items. We might think that they get attracted to everything that is bright in colour. But that isn't the case when it comes to bright coloured foods as it only has an adverse effect on them where it might make them cranky.

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05/8A glass full of orange juice is as sugar as a glass full of cola

A glass full of orange juice is as sugar as a glass full of cola

: Of course, oranges are rich in vitamin C which is really good for stronger gums, skin and immune system. Oranges are also very healthy to fight fatigue. But both orange juice and a glass of cola contains 10% of sugar. But of course, choose orange juice over cola any day as it's a healthy drink.

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06/8Vinegar on fries makes it better

Vinegar on fries makes it better

Potato fries means lot of carbs. And a lot of carbs are never good for your healthy body. Hence, vinegar comes to your rescue as it has the effect of lowering the glycemic index of fries, which means the carbs release over a more prolonged period which makes the fries a little healthier than the usual.

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07/8Almonds have two times more calcium than milk

Almonds have two times more calcium than milk

100 grams of almonds have 240 mg of bone building calcium. This compared to the semi-skimmed milk which has 120 mg of calcium per 100 grams. But since we consume more quantities of milk in comparison to that of munching on almonds, the dairy option works better for a regular use.

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08/8Red peppers have more vitamin C than oranges

Red peppers have more vitamin C than oranges

Of course the citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C but we tend to forget that there are other fruits and vegetables that are also a great source of vitamin C. This is why, just half a raw red pepper meets your vitamin C requirement for the day.

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