On May 25, 1961, Kennedy addressed a joint session of Congress to announce his decision to go to the moon. He backed up this decision with remarkable financial commitments. In the immediate aftermath of his speech, NASAâs budget was increased by 89 percent, and by another 101 percent the following year.
A serving of filet mignon is typically 3 oz., so eating an 8-oz. serving, with 558 calories and nearly 41 g of fat, with 16 g being saturated, may be overdoing it. In addition, a diet that is too high in fat and calories can result in weight gain. Meat is an important source of iron, and 8 oz. of filet mignon contains just over 3 mg. The daily intake recommendation for iron is 8 mg per day for men and 18 mg daily for women. Iron aids in transporting oxygen through your blood and plays a role in cell growth.
Hold on to your running tights, peopleâthis ainât pretty. According to mcdonalds.com, our green friend clocks in at 530 calories and 15 grams of fat. On the plus side, it's low sodium (160 milligrams) and high protein (11 grams). Oh and for the record, these numbers are for the 12-ounce servingâthat's a size small. Jump up to the 16 ouncer, and you're looking at 660 calories and 19 fat grams; the large shake, at 22 ounces, has 820 calories and 23 fat grams. For comparison, the average six-ounce filet mignon has about 350 calories and 16 grams of fat. (I'm assuming that's for a steak that's not drowned in butter, but still.).