D
espite your best
intentions, do you get
your five por tions of fruit and
veg a day? How about regular
workouts? We all know what we
should be doing , but a healthy
diet and exercise regime are hard
to stick to. Science has proven
there’s a wealth of health benefits
to be had from eating the right
foods and regularly breaking into
an exercise-induced sweat. What’s
more, good nutrition supports the
immune system, improves brain
performance and reduces the risk
of disease, anxiety and depression.
Regular exercise helps keep your
weight in check, strengthens your
muscles and decreases stress. But
did you know that dark chocolate
can be good for you? Or that
modest amounts of red wine have
a positive effect on your gut
bacteria? Read on to find out
more surprising diet and
exercise facts backed
up by science...The first
weight loss drugs
became available in the1920s
20
20 minutes
INTO CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE, THE BODY
STARTS TO BURN MORE FAT THAN SUGAR
SEX BURNS 150-
CALORIES PER HALF
HOUR SESSION.WATCHING TV ONLY
BURNS 32 CALORIESapple a day
helps lower
levels of bad
cholesterol
and prevent
(^1) stroke
teaspoon (5 grams) is
the daily recommended
(^1) salt intake for adults
It takes
the brain
minutes to
sense fullness
after eating
Junk food adverts
aimed at kids have
been banned in
the UK since 2016