Search Weight Loss Topics:

Page 102«..1020..101102103104..110120..»

Home » Diet » Page 102

Fans might remember Omarion from his early days in music, but hes grown up a lot since then, musically and personally. And with that growth comes a new outlook on health and fitness, too.

The singer recently invited Mens Health into his home to break down his gym routineand the one exercise he swears by to keep in shape. The pull-up builds the kind of strength that not everyone can see, he says. If you can do a lot of pull-ups, you dont just appear to be strong. You are strong.

While Omarion admits a lot of his fitness regimen is about keeping himself looking good onstage, its not just about appearances. His main goal for keeping up with intense workouts is to ensure he can keep up the stamina for performances.

This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

[Working out] definitely helps me manage my energy better, he says about his overall gym philosophy. Thirty minutes onstage for me is literally a full days work. So I make sure I eat right and I make sure I keep my energy high.

As you mature, and someone like me, in my position, that performs and uses their body all the time, it has intensified, he continues. Just doing sit-ups one day, doing weights another day. Its cool, but you really have to have a plan. You have to have a purpose on what it is that you wanna look like.

After a quick workout, its off to the kitchen where Omarion starts assembling all the ingredients for his morning smoothie: frozen pineapple, spinach (his favorite food), ginger, dried cranberries, and honey. While he acknowledges his diet has changed significantly over time, he does laugh about the reason hes so health conscious.

Maintaining a good diet is the key to having great abs, he says. A lot of people wonder where good abs come fromit starts in the kitchen.

When hes not working on maintaining a performance-ready physique by cooking healthy staples like jerk shrimp and smoked salmon, the singer indulges, too. (Soul food and ice cream are his go-tos.) He doesnt sweat it, though, because he gives himself leeway to have a cheat day once in a while. At the end of the day, its all about maintaining a healthy, balanced diet.

"If Im going to get it in with the sugar, if Im going to have some cake," he says, "I always make sure I put in a hard workout after that for sure.

This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io

View post:
Omarion Reveals What He Eats in a Day to Stay Shredded - menshealth.com

By: Lifestyle Desk | New Delhi | Updated: September 23, 2020 12:33:15 pmEnsure your diet is full of the required amount of protein. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

If exercise helps build strength and flexibility, it is ones diet and nutrition intake that builds health and energy. While there are different types of diets that may help one achieve the desired results, many people tend to believe that there are not many adequate sources of protein for vegans. Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhury debunks the myth and lists some commonly found sources of protein for vegans that are also lighter on the gut.

Take a look.

View this post on Instagram

There are SO many plant based foods that are packed with nutrition and are high in protein but a lot of them might cause issues with the gut so Here are some of my favorite sources of vegan protein that are lighter on the gut! 1- Pistachios Pistachios make for an excellent high-protein snack on the go. You can also use them in your favorite recipe. Theyve got 25 grams of protein per cup 2- Almond butter I LOVE nut butters. Almond butter is a little grittier than peanut butter and contains more fiber, calcium, potassium, and iron. Add a scoop of almond butter on top of your oatmeal, in a smoothie, or slather it on top of a banana or piece of sourdough toast. Contains 7 grams of protein per 2Tbsp serving 3- Organic Edamame These crunchy little guys are fun to eat on their own, straight out of the shell, with a generous sprinkling of coarse salt. Contains 18 grams of protein per 1 cup serving (shelled) please try and go organic here. 4- Pea protein powder Pea protein is a popular vegan protein option. It's easy to digest, and a good source of arginine (an amino acid your body needs to build muscle), and branch chain amino acids (protein compounds that can delay fatigue during exercise). Add some in chocolate or vanilla-flavored powder form to your post-workout smoothie. Contains 14 grams of protein per 2T serving (1 scoop) 5- Spirulina Another richer source of protein than most vegetables! Spirulina is a worthy addition to your morning smoothie or juice. Contains a hefty 57g per 100g, but the average serving is between 1-3g. 6- Chia seeds Chia seeds pack a surprising amount of protein and also high in fiber and are a complete protein. Contains 5g protein per 2T serving 7- Sesame seeds Sesame seeds are rich in lignans that may help burn fat as they cause the body to release more fat-burning liver enzymes. They are also an excellent source of vegan protein. Contains 5g protein per 3T serving Try to mix and match all these vegan protein sources and make sure you eat ATLEAST 20% of your calories from protein Have any more interesting vegan protein sources that you love? Share them with me in the comments below!

A post shared by Rashi Chowdhary (@rashichowdhary) on Jul 17, 2020 at 10:23pm PDT

Pistachios

Pistachios make for an excellent high-protein snack on the go. You can also use them in your favourite recipe. Theyve got 25 grams of protein per cup.

Almond butter

Almond butter contains more fibre, calcium, potassium, and iron than peanut butter. Add a scoop of almond butter to your oatmeal, smoothie, or slather it on top of a banana or piece of sourdough toast. Contains seven grams of protein per two-tablespoon of serving.

ALSO READ | Know how to build immunity with protein amidst coronavirus pandemic

Pea protein powder

Pea protein is a popular vegan protein option. Its easy to digest, and a good source of arginine (an amino acid the body needs to build muscle), and branch chain amino acids (protein compounds that can delay fatigue during exercise). Add some to your post-workout smoothie. Contains 14 grams of protein per two teaspoons of serving or one scoop.

Spirulina

Another rich source of protein, spirulina is a worthy addition to your morning smoothie or juice. Contains a hefty 57g per 100g, but the average serving is between 1-3 grams.

Chia seeds

Chia seeds pack a surprising amount of protein, and are also high in fibre. Contain five grams of protein per two teaspoons of serving.

Sesame seeds

Sesame seeds are rich in lignans that may help burn fat as they cause the body to release more fat-burning liver enzymes. They are also an excellent source of vegan protein. Contain five grams of protein per three teaspoons of serving.

Try to mix and match all these vegan protein sources and make sure you eat at least 20 per cent of your calories from protein, she said.

For more lifestyle news, follow us: Twitter:lifestyle_ie|Facebook:IE Lifestyle| Instagram:ie_lifestyle

The Indian Express is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlines

For all the latest Lifestyle News, download Indian Express App.

IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd

The rest is here:
Excellent sources of protein for those on a vegan diet - The Indian Express

Have you ever wondered why we yearn for the extremely foods that we attempt to avoid when dieting? Or dream there was a way to switch off the craving?

Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have recognized brand-new brain circuits that might serve as a brake on binge consuming and unhealthy food yearning.

In rats who had spent a month eating a low-fat diet plan, researchers successfully hindered the fatty food seeking habits. The findings are currently offered in Behavioral Brain Research.

Craving for foods high in fat this includes many junk foods is an important part of obesity and binge eating, said Jonathan Hommel, assistant professor in the department of pharmacology and toxicology.

When trying to lose weight people often strive to avoid fatty foods, which ironically increases motivation and craving for these foods and can lead to overeating. Even worse, the longer someone abstains from fatty foods, the greater the cravings.

Numerous behavioral studies have demonstrated that rejecting specific foods, like being on a diet, triggers increased yearning and motivation for that food. Nevertheless, the brain systems that cause this type of overeating are not known. To this end, the UTMB researchers sought to find out how the brain drives this possibly damaging behavior.

Utilizing rats that had been placed on a 30-day low-fat diet, the UTMB team trained them to work for fatty treats by pushing a lever. To measure craving and motivation, the scientists kept increasing how many times the rats required to press the lever in order to receive the treat until the rat gave up attempting.

Next, half of the rats underwent a surgical procedure that obstructed the effects of a brain chemical called neuromedin U receptor 2 within an area of the brain that regulates food intake. The other half of the rats did not receive this treatment.

After surgical healing, the scientists found that the rats who had been dealt with did not work nearly as difficult for fatty treats as their unaltered equivalents did.

While our findings are only the first step in a long process from the scientific lab to the doctors office, we are planning to develop new drugs to help curb those cravings, said Hommel. Although it may be years before the drug is ready, our research highlights some important features of food craving that may help you set realistic New Years resolutions.

The rest is here:
Here is why you crave junk food when your on a diet - Drew Reports News

The causes of bloating cannot always be chalked up to specific dietary decisions.

In fact, one of the most common causes is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - a chronic digestive condition that causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.

Unfortunately, there's no cure for IBS, but dietary changes can often help control the symptoms, according to the NHS.

Some of the most encouraging evidence is associated with a low-FODMAP diet.

READ MORE:Stomach bloating: When your bloating could signal something more serious

A low-FODMAP diet, on the other hand, has been shown to lead to major reductions in symptoms such as bloating, at least in IBS patients.

The low-FODMAP diet is meant to be undertaken in three phases.

According to Harvard Health, in the first phase, all high-FODMAP foods are eliminated from the diet for an extended period of time, often four to six weeks.

"In phase two, you systematically reintroduce restricted foods, noting how well you tolerate increasing quantities of the foods youre reintroducing," says the health body.

It adds: "Phase three is the personalisation phase, in which you only avoid foods in quantities that cause symptoms."

Low-FODMAP swaps include:

While eliminating certain items from your diet, you may find it helpful to keep a food diary for a couple of weeks, noting everything that you eat and drink and when bloating troubles you most, advises the NHS.

"But do not get rid of food groups long-term without advice from your GP," advises the health body.

If your bloating symptoms persist, consult your GP to rule out a more serious condition, advises the NHS.

As the NHS explains, bloating and a persistent feeling of fullness are key symptoms of ovarian cancer.

It is important to note that stomach bloating can also be a symptom of other forms of cancer.

Colon, stomach, and pancreatic cancer are among the cancers that can have bloating as a symptom.

Read more:
Stomach bloating - the diet proven to tackle bloating and other digestive complaints - Express

Following other videos where he recreated the diets and training routines of movie stars like Jason Momoa and Mark Wahlberg, fitness YouTuber Will Tennyson most recently spent the day living like actress Gal Gadot, best known for playing Diana Prince, a.k.a. Wonder Woman, on the big screen.

With Gadot primed to reprise her famous role in the upcoming DC sequel Wonder Woman 1984, Tennyson decided to try out the workouts and meals that she shares on her social media accounts, to see just how hard she works to get into superheroine shape.

Men's Health

Subscribe to Men's Health

Tennyson starts off with shakshuka for his pre-workout breakfast; a tasty, protein-rich Mediterranean classic made with poached eggs, tomatoes, onions, peppers and spices, and a freshly mixed green juice, all of which amounts to 530 calories. And while the spicy eggs are a hit, he is not a fan of the smoothie. "It tastes like a Jamba Juice practical joke," he says.

Then it's time for the first workout of the day, a high-intensity circuit consisting of rows, bear crawls, backward bear crawls, burpees, crab walks, board jumps, pullups and ring pushups, all done for 10 seconds all out, followed by 50 seconds of recovery.

Next up is lunch: chicken breast with chickpea cakes and salad (566 calories). "I really like her diet, it's really fresh, I love fresh herbs," he says. Then, for a mid-afternoon snack, Tennyson heads out for avocado toast (260 calories).

The second workout of the day is a barbell complex, which requires Tennyson to do a series of different exercises including the Romanian deadlift, bent over row, reverse curl, push press and squat without putting the bar down at any point. "This is some sick cardio," he says.

This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

For the final meal of the day, Gadot prioritizes vegetables with a hand-sized serving of protein, so Tennyson opts for some prepped shrimp with garlic mushroom rice (486 calories), with chocolate and ice cream for dessert (500 calories).

At the end of his day following Gadot's routine, Tennyson admits to having been pleasantly surprised both by the food and the quick, intense training sessions. "It just goes to show," he says, "you don't need a lot of time for a good workout."

This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io

See the original post:
This Guy Tried Gal Gadot's 'Wonder Woman' Workout and Diet Plan - menshealth.com

Star actress and fitness pro Halle Berry let fans know how she keeps up her healthy diet and her amazing body shape during a question-and-answer session on social media.

Over the years, Halle Berry has maintained a considerable level of healthy dietand fitness, and now she is being generous with some of her tips for body and health goals.

In her new Instagram share for "Phit Talks," Berry engaged fans in an interactive session where she sat with her workout partner, Peter Lee Thomas.

HOW HALLE GETS BY WITH DIETING

In the Instagram share, Berrylookedevergreen in a yellow T-shirt and snakeskin workout pants as she sat barefoot.Her workout partner,Thomasrocked an all-black look. The first question was about Berry's dream keto diet.

She made it known that she and Thomas shared the same dream keto dietas they both listed eggs and avocados. Thomas stated that he would prefer to cook his eggs with coconut oil while Berry shared that she would opt for avocado oil and tomatoes.

MORE ON HER IDEAL KETO DIET

During Berry's question and answervideo, one fan wanted to know the duo's thoughts on bone broths. Thomas noted that bone broths are not only good for weight loss.

The fitness expertsagreedthat it was normal for one to be "insanely" hungry on their rest days becauseat that time, workouts would beon holdand the body would demand calories. Berry noted that fans should be mindful of what they eat on their rest days.

HALLEY'S BREWING LOVE LIFE

For a while now, the 54-year-old actress has been teasing fans with hints that she has a new lover. One of her media updates was an intimatesnapshotof her feet next to another pair, seemingly belonging to a man.

Her latest show-off had her wearing a Van Hunt T-shirt with hercaptionstating: "now ya know." She added a foot and a heart emoji. This clearer hint seemed to be pointing at Van Hunt.

Hunt is a Grammy-winning singerknownfor funk and R&B music. His 2007 album "Different Strokes By Different Folks," earned him aGrammy Award.

Hunt, 50, is a dadand although he keeps his life a private affair, he once gushed over fatherhood in an interview. The star singer shared that being a parent was a "lot of fun."

The music star draws inspiration from strong women. Seeing women break barriers and forge ahead despite gender-based obstacles is his drive.

The information in this article is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, and images contained on, or available through this NEWS.AMOMAMA.COM is for general information purposes only. NEWS.AMOMAMA.COM does not take responsibility for any action taken as a result of reading this article. Before undertaking any course of treatment please consult with your healthcare provider.

Continue reading here:
Halle Berry Reveals Her Favorite Breakfast Ingredients on the Keto Diet Check Out the Recipe - AmoMama

Brenda Ann Kenneallys moving photographs recently featured in the New York Times serve as a vivid reminder of the prevalence of food insecurity among American families. Food insecurity is associated with higher healthcare expenditures, but more importantly, it is a symbol of the nations persistent inequity and insecurity. These problems persisted before the COVID19 pandemic, but record-high unemployment rates are making them even more evident.

As a headache neurologist, I most often focus on common food triggers for migraines. Besides, obesity is a risk factor for the most severe and debilitating form of migraine, known as chronic migraine. However, a recent study showed that the prevalence of migraine is higher in food insecure than food-secure young adults.

Food insecurity is also a problem in older adults and is linked to economic factors, more chronic diseases, and poorer disease management. To improve food security and public health, innovative policies are needed that promote whole food, plant-based diets, rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts.

There are many reasons why the widespread adoption of whole food, plant-based diets is an acceptable policy for food security, beyond the negative impacts that meat and dairy consumption have on the environment and climate change. A report by One World in Data using statistics from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization showed that land allocated for crops could feed larger populations of people far more efficiently than the land used for raising livestock and the crops to feed those animals.

As the report explained, livestock takes up nearly 80 percent of the global agricultural land, yet produces less than 20 percent of the worlds supply of calories. Taken together, while there has been a lot of emphasis on meat shortages, meat is ultimately an inefficient way of obtaining calories. Instead of feeding animal agriculture, grains and crops need to go directly to people to eliminate waste, in line with United National Sustainable Development initiatives.

The Food and Agriculture Organization encourages the protection of vulnerable populations, support for social programs, local farmers, and regional and global supply chains. Some initiatives are already in place to improve access to fruits and vegetables. On the CDC website, the 2018 State Indicator on Fruits and Vegetable guides methods, recognizing successes and opportunities for improvement in food systems that promote fruit and vegetable access.

Forty-seven states have policies that support farm to school or farm to Early Care Education (ECE); however, with children at home due to social distancing needs, food insecurity may be further exacerbated. The number of farmers markets are growing; yet, a lack of access to these markets in low-income areas has contributed to food deserts and overconsumption of processed foods. Whole food, plant-based diets are on the rise, and further efforts to promote and incentivize production could result in more widespread adoption.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the social and economic impact of preventable chronic diseases, health disparities, and food insecurity are enormous. Plant-forward diets may lower cholesterol, are low in salt, high in both fiber and good fats, and may provide complete protein. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce cancer risks, according to the American Cancer Society, and are anti-inflammatory due to phytonutrients. Furthermore, the International Agency on Research for Cancer has recommended policies to limit meat, especially processed meat consumption, due to the potential for colorectal cancer. Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish are advised for brain and heart health.

Still, vegan sources of omega3 fatty acids (i.e., flaxseed, algae) have advantages because fish consumption is associated with exposure to environmental toxins (i.e., PCBs, dioxins, etc.), mercury contamination, and may lead to overfishing and the destruction of the ocean ecosystem. Adherence to a whole-food, plant-based diet is associated with lower rates of diabetes, hypertension, a major risk factor for stroke, high cholesterol, obesity, cardiovascular and chronic heart disease. Moreover, whole food, plant-based diets may reduce the risk for COVID19 infections by preventing comorbidities known to increase the risk of transmission.

Overall, food insecurity is a public health concern because poor diets can lead to illness and unnecessary deaths, which should be unacceptable in a rich country like the United States. Both the Biden and Trump campaigns should outline specific proposals on how to address these problems. National and statewide economic recovery plans need to include immediate, aggressive, and sustainable measures that ensure access to whole-food, plant-based diets, beyond the COVID19 pandemic.

Teshamae Monteith is an associate professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, and a Public Voices Fellow at The OpEd Project.

Go here to see the original:
Programs supporting whole food, plant-based diets need to be part of the solution | TheHill - The Hill

Greece is popularly known for its beautiful islands, friendly people and most importantly, delicious foods. Locals are known to live long lives full of energy. Their diet is so popular that it is followed internationally by all cultures and loved by all for its positive health benefits.

Diet trends come and go, but the Mediterranean diet is one that is set to stay due to its wide range of ingredients to enjoy and the lack of limiting restrictions imposed by other diets.

It is a diet is that is easy to follow and incorporates fresh and flavoursome ingredients, packed with delicious herbs, vital vitamins and minerals which are needed to support a healthy lifestyle.

The Mediterranean diet is one of the most healthy diets in the world, seen more as a lifestyle, shedding negative connotations around the word diet.

What to expect to eat whilst enjoying this diet

The Mediterranean diet is not as strict as others, permitting a wide variety of foods that can be enjoyed and making it easy to follow. The diet promotes the consumption of foods that are high in Omega-3s and healthy fats, such as;

Individuals following this diet should reduce their intake of foods that contain:

The diet encourages healthy eating of foods that are made with fresh ingredients rather than processed foods that will damage an individuals gut health.

Here are 5 benefits that make the diet a must-try:

Good for your heart health

The Mediterranean Diet is most popularly known to benefit heart health by reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. This is due to the Omega-3 packed ingredients that are encouraged to be eaten whilst following this diet.

Good for your brain

A day of food packed with heart-healthy ingredients also has fantastic benefits for your brain health. The mediterranean diet may help prevent memory loss in the long term as well as reduce the risk of Alzheimers and other types of cognitive decline. About 60% of your brain is made of fat, half of that being made of Omega-3. Not getting enough of this fatty acid is linked to learning impairments, as well as depression. Fortunately, the Mediterranean diet is packed full of healthy fatty foods to be enjoyed daily.

Help with depression and anxiety

As briefly stated above, the amount of Omega-3 your body consumes has an impact on an individuals emotions which can lead to someone feeling depressed or happy. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to improve moods and can be found in items such as fatty fish. The Mediterranean diet also includes grains such as Quinoa which have been found to include flavonoid which is known to have a significant anti-depression effect.

Its good for your gut

The Mediterranean diet promotes consumption of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables which are known to improve healthy bacteria and overall provide positive effects on gut health. It also helps reduce inflammation and emphasises fibre-rich foods.

People with arthritis may benefit from this diet

The diet includes ingredients with anti-inflammatory properties, therefore following this diet may eliminate symptoms of Arthritis. For example, bananas are high in Magnesium and potassium that can increase bone density. Minerals such as Magnesium are also known to alleviate arthritis symptoms.

Overall, the Mediterranean diet is a stable diet that can be enjoyed by all. The diet encourages eating fresh and nutritious ingredients that provide a variety of health benefits as well as eliminating foods that will result in health issues, weight gain and other negative implications. Many individuals choose to follow the Mediterranean diet and have more success in being able to stick to it in the long term as the meal options to choose from are so much wider in comparison to other diets.

Follow this link:
The Mediterranean Diet And Why You Should Consider It - Greek City Times

A few years ago, I traveled to Okinawa in Japan, Nicoya in Costa Rica, Ikaria in Greece, Loma Linda in California and Sardinia in Italy all "Blue Zones," or homes to thelongest-lived people to find out what centenarians ate to live to 100.

I also asked dozens of theworld's leading nutritionists and food scientists what we should eat to enjoy a long and healthy life, while also taking care of the environment.

One conclusion leaped out like a flashing neon sign (and might come as a shock to fans of the latest trendy diets): Of the top 10 recommended foods, half belonged to the bean family lentils, soybeans, peanuts, chickpeas and black beans.

On Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, for example, the day might begin with a warm corn tortilla stuffed with savory black beans. On the Italian island of Sardinia, lunch might be a steaming bowl of minestrone, packed with fava beans, cranberry beans and chickpeas. On the Japanese island of Okinawa, dinner might include a tasty stir-fry with green beans, soybeans or mung bean sprouts.

Coincidental? I don't think so. A 2004 study of people 70 years or older in three different cultures around the world found that for every two tablespoons of beans a day individuals consumed, they reduced their risk of dying by 8%.

Other research has shown that beans not only provide the complex carbohydrates, proteins and trace minerals our bodies need, they also supply the fiber our microbiomes require, boosting our immune systems. That makes sense, because Blue Zone residents don't achieve their extraordinary longevity by relying on superior genes alone, but also by avoiding obesity, diabetes, heart disease, dementia and cancers better than the rest of us.

By contrast, nearly two thirds of Americans now report themselves to be overweight or obese, according to Gallup. And according to arecent Harvard study,we have a shorter average life expectancy than residents of nearly any other high-income nation largely because of our diets and lifestyles.

In every Blue Zone I've ever visited, generations of cooks have made beans a key ingredient in their most popular recipes.

Here are a few to make in your own kitchen:

TENDER BEAN, POTATO AND ONION STEW

Tender Bean, Potato and Onion Stew

(National Geographic | David McLain)

Featured in almost every Nicoyan meal, black beans contain high levels of anthocyanins and have 10 times the antioxidants of an equivalent serving of oranges. Rich and hearty, this one-pot meal is a staple in Costa Rica. It's easy to make and costs less than $1 a serving.

Cook time: 1 hourServings: 6

Ingredients:

Steps:

CHICKPEA SOUP WITH LEMON AND HERBS

Chickpea Soup With Lemon and Herbs

(National Geographic | David McLain)

Greeks and Ikarians especially have mastered the art of blending lemon, olive oil and herbs. This simple recipe is a warming alternative to chicken soup in the winter and provides yet another way to creatively incorporate beans into your daily diet.

Cook time: 2 hours, 20 minutes; 45 minutes if using canned chickpeasServings: 6

Ingredients:

Steps:

BLACK-EYE PEA SALAD WITH MINT AND ONIONS

Black-Eye Pea Salad With Mint and Onions

(National Geographic | David McLain)

This recipe represents one of my fondest revelations from cooking in Ikaria. I would never have thought to pair beans with vinegar and mint, but the result was a symphony of new and magical flavors. The vinegar not only adds the healthful digestion and immunity-boosting effects of fermentation and probiotics, but also helps maintain the texture of the beans so they don't disintegrate as leftovers.

Cook time: 1 hour if using dried beans; 10 minutes with canned beansServings: 8

Ingredients:

Steps:

SWEET POTATO BLACK BEAN BURGER

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

(National Geographic | David McLain)

This burger is a longevity powerhouse. Loaded with beans, greens, sweet potatoes and pepitas, it's the perfect example of a Blue Zonesinspired twist on a classic American comfort food.

Cook time: 35 minutesServings: 4

Ingredients:

The Patty and Buns:

The Sauce:

The Toppings:

Steps:

On top of being good for you, beans are cheap to produce and grow practically everywhere, from equatorial zones to northern regions, so they don't need to be transported vast distances to reach markets. They also don't require refrigeration and can be stored for a long time.

Beans are even healthy for the land itself, because they restore crucial nitrogen to the soil. Accounting for the environmental impacts of what we eat has become more urgent as Earth's climate crisis has worsened. The global food system now contributes more than a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from livestock production.

Shifting our diets to favor plants over meat could be so important. If people followed standard dietary guidelines, we could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food production by as much as 70%, according to a team from the University of Oxford.

So, what's the bottom line? Can we be good to both ourselves and the planet? Our research suggests we can. And the first step on that quest to achieve a long healthy life should be to embrace the simple magic of beans.

Dan Buettner is a longevity researcher, National Geographic Fellowand award-winning journalist. He is the author of"The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest" and "The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World's Healthiest People." His latest bestseller,"The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes for Living to 100," fuses scientific reporting, National Geographic photography and recipes that may help you live to100. Follow him on Instagram@danbuettner.

Don't miss:

See the rest here:
Adding this one simple food to your diet may help you live to 100, according to the world's longest-living people - CNBC

Although eating is a fundamental aspect of life, dietary preferences are often complicated and polarizing. From plant-based to paleo to keto, the optimal human diet has been a long-contested topic. In the past few years, the carnivore diet has garnered mainstream attention and despite rigorous scientific studies showing the negative effects of this diet, anecdotal claims have inspired more people to try out carnivorism.

Proponents of the carnivore diet claim that this lifestyle is revolutionaryand contradicts conventional conceptions of nutrition science. Many advocates of carnivorism claim that this diet has drastically changed their lives the reported benefits range from stabilizing energy levels to curing autoimmune diseases. But how do these claims measure up to scientific scrutiny? Read on to learn about five celebrities who tried the carnivore diet and the impact that eating so much meat had on their health.

James Blunt was recently in the news for developing scurvy after two months on an all-meat diet. This ailment was the result of a petty vow to spite his vegan and vegetarian friends. His decision to eat only chicken and mince backfired as Blunt admitted he quickly became very unhealthy and was diagnosed with scurvy. As Azmina Govindji, the spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association pointed out, eliminating plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, and legumes can result in low levels of vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. Govindji explained how crucial these nutrients are stating, not having enough vitamin C can leave you feeling tired and lethargic, while fiber from oats and barley can reduce your blood cholesterol levels; and potassium helps your heart muscle to work properly.

Its safe to say that if a particular diet results in a disease historically associated with malnourished sailorsyou should probably try other options.

Mikhaila Peterson, the daughter of the controversial psychologist and professor Jordan Peterson, has been advocating her self-titled Lion Diet since claiming that exclusively eating ruminant meat (cows and lambs) has cured her physical and mental illnesses. A couple of years ago she garnered mainstream attention when, despite having no educational background or training in nutrition, dietetics, or biology, she began to sell her expertise for $599 per year. Aside from her lack of formal education, Petersons branding for her Lion Diet has a few red flags alerting to the pseudoscientific nature of her claims. For example, all of her evidence for the success of this diet is based on anecdotal claims (most of which are personal) rather than scientific evidence. Similarly, she claims that this simple diet is a cure-all for ailments ranging from auto-immune diseases to mental illness. Many fad diets, such as Petersons, rely on pseudoscience rather than rigorous scientific research, so familiarizing yourself with the telltale signs of pseudoscience is essential.

When Mikhaila Peterson began her Lion Diet, her father Jordan and mother Tammy joined her. While Mikhaila made lofty claims that this new diet cured her and her parents illnesses, news stories of her familys health undermined these claims. In 2019, her mother was diagnosed with kidney cancer and her father attended rehab for antidepressants. So while Mikhaila kept claiming on social media that her Lion Diet cured her and her fathers health, she willfully omitted her mothers severe health struggles. Furthermore, kidney cancer specifically is linked to meat consumption, so omitting her mothers health is not only dishonest but also potentially dangerous to the people who are following her carnivorous lifestyle. Secondly, in a now deleted video, she made claims on her youtube channel that she had completely turned her fathers health around and gotten rid of his mood disorder (video can be found here at 3:44) However in February of 2020, she contradicted these claims by revealing that her father had been constantly taking medication and was now in rehab dealing with addiction to that medication. While Mikhaila might claim her Lion Diet has cured all of her health problems, the health of her parents demonstrates how misinformed she really is. In an interview with The Atlantic,Jack Gilbert, the faculty director at the University of Chicagos Microbiome Center, claimed the Lion Diet is a terribly, terribly bad idea, adding, if [Mikhaila] does not die of colon cancer or some other severe cardiometabolic disease, the life I cant imagine.

Joe Rogan is a popular podcast host who has routinely commented on veganism and in 2019, he even admitted that the lifestyle is perfectly healthy. His favorable comments came after hosting a debate between James Wilks, the producer ofThe Game Changers, and Chris Kresser, an advocate of the paleo diet. Despite claiming on Instagram that Wilks knocked it out of the park in defending veganism and his film, Rogan began a carnivore diet in January of 2020. While he claims that this month-long experiment caused rapid weight loss, he also vividly details his issues with diarrhea caused by this diet (he compares it to a rainforest mudslideyeah). Rogan fails to consider that his weight loss might not be caused directly by his diet, but rather indirectly through his excessive diarrhea. This problem could be caused by a number of things. For one, meat is known to cause a host of ailments sometimes resulting from salmonella or E. coli contamination. Furthermore, the lack of fiber in the carnivore diet could result in malnourished good gut bacteria which could lead to issues like diarrhea. Aside from these gastrointestinal issues, eating two servings of red or processed meat a week is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death. While Rogan only stuck to this diet for a month, the health problems could be long-lasting.

Shawn Baker is a prominent advocate of the carnivore diet and former M.D. who had his medical license revoked in 2017 due to incompetence. Despite his lack of qualifications, Baker continues to push his beliefs about the carnivore diet and, much like Mikhaila Peterson, claims that this diet is a cure-all. However, his health has been called into question several times, specifically regarding his cholesterol levels. In 2018, after 15 months on a carnivore diet, he discussed his bloodwork on Robb Wolfs podcast. Youtuber Mic the Vegan discussed Bakers blood test results in his own video. Mic points out that in the podcast Wolf concedes that Bakers total cholesterol is high (205 mg/dl), however, he conveniently neglects to mention Bakers LDL or bad cholesterol. Using a simple equation, Mic discovered that Bakers LDL cholesterol was incredibly high (149.2 mg/dl), in fact, his LDL cholesterol was about twice as high as the optimal level. Such high LDL cholesterol puts Baker at extreme risk for atherosclerosis. Not only that, but Mic points out that his blood glucose levels put him in the diabetic range and his testosterone levels were off the charts low.

While these individuals maintained an all-meat diet for the health benefits, scientific evidence demonstrates how detrimental the carnivore diet truly is. Dr. Lawrence Cheskin, who dubbed the carnivore diet the heart attack diet, has an explanation for the short term health benefits some carnivore dieters experience. In an interview for Inverse, Cheskin explains that sometimes the perceived health benefits are not from the diet itself, but simply the result of losing weight. He goes on to say that sometimes it looks like having all meat lowered your cholesterol when in fact if you had the same amount of calories but they were all red meat, then youd be raising your cholesterol.

Marion Nestle, Ph.D. and professor emeritus of food studies at NYU, believes that these carnivore dieters can think and eat whatever they want and thats fine. She is quoted at the end of the Inversearticle matter of factly, sayingIs [this diet] going to be good for them? No. But thats their choice. While technically Nestle is right that ones diet is ultimatelytheir choice, the unsustainable and unethical nature of the carnivore diet extends beyond the individual making the action.

Reducing meat from your diet is not only scientifically demonstrated to be beneficial to your health, but a meat-free diet has the lowest environmental impact. It is one of the best actions you can take as an individual to limit suffering and destruction in this world.

While the carnivore diet is extreme, even less restrictive meat-heavy diets pose a serious threat to ones health. As mentioned, just two servings of red or processed meat a week is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death (for reference, the average American eats five servings of red or processed meats a week). Take the Atkins diet popular for allegedly helping with weight loss, this diet restricts carbohydrates while increasing the consumption of proteins and fats. Research suggests that consuming large amounts of protein and fat derived from animal sources can increase ones risk for heart disease and some cancers. Similarly, the Paleo diet typically includes large servings of red meat and has been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular problems, diabetes, and certain cancers.

By contrast, research has shown vegan diets to be protective against ischemic heart disease and cancer. Similarly, individuals following a vegan diet are at the lowest risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Following a plant-based diet not only has a myriad of health benefits, but you can also feel good knowing that your choices are better for the animals and the environment!

Check out these recipes for ideas on how to obtain vital nutrients from a plant-based diet!

Read more about the health benefits of a plant-based diet!

For more Animal, Earth, Life, Vegan Food, Health, and Recipe content published daily, subscribe to the One Green Planet Newsletter! Lastly, being publicly-funded gives us a greater chance to continue providing you with high-quality content. Please consider supporting us by donating!

Excerpt from:
5 Celebrities Who Got Really Sick After Going on an All-Meat Diet - One Green Planet

Page 102«..1020..101102103104..110120..»

Home » Diet » Page 102