People throughout metro Detroit will be indulging with sweet, sweet paczki on Fat Tuesday, knowing that it might take a lot to burn it off.
According to the American Council on Science and Health , a single paczek has more than 700 calories – depending on what's in it and how it's made – including 25 grams of fat.
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The council said that's one-third of the calories and fat recommended for the average daily diet.
Here's what you can do to burn off those calories, according to the council.
- 60 minutes of running, jump rope, or cross-country skiing.
- 68 minutes of swimming
- 105 minutes of gardening
- Singing 35 songs in the shower
- Chewing gum for 63 hours
- Texting for 17 hours
