In order to get some accurate information into our song lyrics, we had to do a lot of research into what should be put in and what shouldn't. Nothing too long-winded would be appropriate as short and snappy sticks in the minds of kids, boring doesn't! Having evidence to back up our research and facts was important as if, say, a teacher showing this music video documentary to a class of teens happened to look up the lyrics, we wouldn't want to caught out in any way.
After some thorough research, I found some of these interesting facts that could be made song-appropriated.
Fruit and Veg facts:
‘It’s a wildly popular rumor that frozen veggies and fruits aren’t as nutritious as their frozen counterparts. This simply isn't true. Studies by the FDA have confirmed that any decrease in nutrition from freezing vegetables is negligible at best.'
Fresh isn’t always better than frozen as if frozen within a few hours of being picked, it retains its nutrients and structure better than fresh as it has less chance of losing its quality through being exposed to natural air.
http://www.wildblueberries.com/blog/frozen-fruit-mythsdebunked/
'Frozen fruit is just that: fruit. Unless the label says otherwise, frozen fruits like blueberries contain one ingredient. They have no caloric syrups and additives, and are just pure, unadulterated, nutrient-rich fruit.’
2. Broccoli contains more protein than steak.
‘Broccoli got a bad rap a few years ago when President George W Bush proclaimed that he would never eat it again. Sadly, that was probably a bad move because broccoli is actually quite good for you. Aside from the usual nutrition one garners from eating veggies, broccoli in general has a great deal of protein. Calorie for calorie, there is more protein in broccoli than steak. Since it doesn’t come with all those saturated and trans fats or cholesterol, you can get all the protein you need with a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Let’s not forget all of the other awesome nutrition it provides . Pumpkin seeds are also a good choice as they have more protein than a similar amount of ground beef.’
3. Peppers can encourage proper clotting.
'Peppers are great even if most people use them as a spice rather than using them as a food. A little known fact about cayenne peppers is that they can promote the clotting of blood over wounds. According to experts , you can sprinkle some cayenne pepper into a wound where it will act as gauze. This will help stop the bleeding. Eating cayenne pepper can also help equalize blood pressure and promote clotting from the inside. That means it doesn’t matter if you eat it or literally put it on the wound, it will help it heal faster.'
'In addition to stopping the bleeding from exterior wounds, cayenne also works for internal hemorrhages inside the nose, stomach and throat. In these cases, of course, the cayenne must be taken orally. Cayenne also works to improve blood circulation, assist digestion, stimulate perspiration and saliva, and lessen pain from swollen or arthritic joints and limbs.'
http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4925036_cayenne-pepper-stop-bleeding.html
4. Apples give you more energy than coffee.
'In no way would we ever try to convince the coffee aficionados in our readership to give up their precious morning coffee. We’re not crazy. However, if you’re finding yourself a little low on energy during the afternoon then consider eating an apple in the morning with your coffee. Thanks to its high carbohydrate, vitamin, and mineral content, apples have the perfect storm of nutrition to help you stay energized all day.'
5. The skin usually has the most nutrition.
'If you peel your fruits and vegetables before you eat them, you may be making a nutritional mistake. On many fruits and veggies such as carrots, apples, and cucumbers, a good percentage of the nutrition is actually stored in the skin. That means when you peel them, you’re actually peeling away nutritious benefit. The skins also contain a lot of fiber and we’ve already talked about all the great things that fiber can do.'
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/20-incredible-facts-about-eating-fruits-and-vegetables-that-you-probably-didnt-know.html
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