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Wanting to buy vitamins and actually buying them are two different things entirely. Because while the former requires a simple decision to supplement your diet with a few extra nutrients, the latter asks you to navigate shelves upon shelves of vitamins and supplements. Questions about cost, quality and efficiency swarm as you attempt to figure out which nutrients you need and which supplements are the best way of getting them. Considering how absolutely daunting the task can get, its little wonder many of us resign ourselves to complacency and abandon all hope of buying vitamins and supplements at all.

The truth is, though, shopping the vitamin aisle doesnt have to be intimidating at least, it doesnt have to be so bewildering that you give up hope before you even get started. Experts have made it a little easier to figure out which nutrients you may be lacking, based on your diet, routines, and behaviors. And weve taken the liberty of trying to make things even clearer and more approachable.

First things first, find a brand thats genuinely reputable.One of the key causes of confusion is just the category [of supplementation] in general. What do I look for? How do I navigate it?Dr. Susan Hazels Mitmesser, vice president of science and technology at Pharmavite (editorial note: Pharmavite is the parent company of Nature Made), tells SheKnows. Understanding and using a reputable brand is so criticalWhat do pharmacists and health care practitioners recommend? Looking for vitamins and supplements that are deemed high-quality by experts in the field is a great place to start.

Then, consider where you are in life and what you might need right now. We take a holistic approach to health. Its not just one component its exercise, sleep, nutrition, and also doing some self-reflection, Dr. Mitmesser said at the #BlogHer20 Health panel Food as Fuel. If you are taking an antibiotic, for example, [maybe] you need to counterbalance that by supplementing your diet for a little bit with a probiotic. Think about which nutrients you consume plenty of, and which you might be lacking.

And if youre not totally sure where to start, dont worry. Below, youll find a list of popular diets including vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, gluten-free keto, paleo, low-fat and intermittent fasting along with a brief description of that diet, an expert-approved run-down of what nutrients that diet may be deficient in and a handful of recommendations for vitamins and supplements that may help you combat those insufficiencies. And if you dont follow a particular diet, just scroll to the very bottom, where youll find information about other common sources of nutrient insufficiencies and potential solutions for each.

Those who follow vegetarian diets abstain entirely from eating meat. That means no red meat, no white meat and no fish or seafood. (If youre a fish-friendly vegetarian, scroll ahead to our Pescatarianism section weve got you covered down there.) Some vegetarians also avoid eggs and dairy products, so well cover insufficiencies related to those here, too. (That said, if youre a total vegetarian or vegan youll likely want to scroll ahead to our Veganism section, below.)

Unfortunately, vegetarianism has been linked to a number of nutrient insufficiencies, including: vitamin B12, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, zinc, iron, protein and iodine.

Vitamin B12 is required for proper red blood cell formation, neurological function and DNA synthesis (so, the creation or replication of DNA molecules), according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH recommends that adult women consume at least 2.4 micrograms of vitamin B12 per day thats about the amount of vitamin B12 youd find in a 3-ounce can of tuna or four hard-boiled eggs. (This recommended daily intake increases to 2.6 micrograms for pregnant women and 2.8 micrograms for lactating women.)

The issue? Vitamin B12 is overwhelmingly found in animal products with clams and beef liver being among the most efficient sources of the nutrient, according to the NIH. In fact, only one plant-based source even made the NIHs list of vitamin B12-rich foods: fortified breakfast cereals.

Vegetarians may have more luck with vitamin B12 than vegans, as the nutrient is found in milk, yogurt, cheese and eggs. However, if you abstain from eating eggs or dairy products and in some cases, if you dont you may want to talk to your primary care provider about taking a vitamin B12 supplement.

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Vitamin D is a vitamin that promotes calcium absorption, bone growth, proper cell growth and immune function, per the NIH. It also helps prevent osteoporosis and reduce inflammation. The NIH recommends that adult women consume at least 15 micrograms of vitamin D each day thats a little more than the amount youd find in three ounces of swordfish or in four cups of fortified orange juice. (This recommended daily intake increases to 20 micrograms for women over the age of 70.)

Vitamin D is found in very few plant-based sources, making it a common insufficiency associated with vegetarian diets, according to the Mayo Clinic. Only two plant-based sources made the NIHs recommended vitamin D sources list: fortified orange juice and fortified cereal. That said, the nutrient is also found in eggs and several (very specific) dairy products, so vegetarians may have less of a problem getting enough of the nutrients than vegans.

Vitamin D insufficiencies are common not only among vegetarians, but also among those who dont get adequate sun exposure and those who dont eat enough fortified foods. For this reason, it may make sense for you to check in with your doctor to make sure youre getting enough vitamin D and to consider taking a supplement if youre not.

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Omega-3 fatty acids have functions in your heart, blood vessels, lungs, immune system and endocrine system, according to the NIH. They also make up some of your cell membranes and provide some of the calories your body uses as energy. The NIH recommends that women consume 1.1 grams of omega-3 fatty acids each day.

Though omega-3 fatty acids can be found in a range of foods, the Mayo Clinic notes that most diets that dont include fish or eggs tend to be low in essential fatty acids. This is because omega-3 fatty acids arent very bioavailable in plant-based sources; though canola oil, soy oil, walnuts and soybeans are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids, the process of converting those plant-based fatty acids into stuff your body can use isnt very efficient (meaning you dont reap all of the benefits of consumption).

If your diet is high enough in eggs, you may be off-setting this potential insufficiency. But if you dont and really, even if you do it may be worth talking to your doctor about supplementing your diet with omega-3 fatty acids.

Calcium is a mineral that aids muscular, nerve and hormonal function, according to the NIH. Adequate calcium consumption also prevents bone loss and osteoporosis. The NIH recommends that women aged 19-50 consume 1,000 milligrams of calcium each day this is more than double the amount of calcium found in an 8-ounce serving of yogurt and nearly three times the amount of calcium in a cup of fortified orange juice. (The recommended intake for pregnant and breastfeeding women in this age group is the same.) Women older than 51 should increase their intake to 1,200 milligrams a day.

Calcium is primarily found in dairy products. But other NIH-recommended sources include: certain kinds of fish, tofu made with calcium sulfate, leafy green vegetables and certain kinds of bread.

If youre a vegetarian who eats dairy products, it is very possible that youre consuming enough calcium. But if you dont eat dairy, you may want to talk to your primary care provider to ensure youre getting enough calcium in your diet. Though its possible to meet the NIHs recommended daily intake from vegetables, bread and tofu alone, doing so can be challenging and it might be worth considering a calcium supplement.

Zinc is a mineral thats involved in a number of cellular activities, according to the NIH. It contributes to immune function and wound healing, and it supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence. The NIH recommends that women over the age of 19 consume 8 milligrams of zinc each day thats about the amount found in two 3-ounce beef patties. (This daily recommended intake jumps to 11 milligrams for pregnant women and 12 milligrams for lactating women.)

Though zinc is primarily found in meats and seafoods, the NIH recommends a number of vegetarian-friendly sources of the mineral. These include: fortified cereals, some legumes, some nuts, some seeds and some dairy products. If your diet is rich enough in these foods, its possible that youre getting enough zinc. Still, it may be worth talking to your doctor to ensure you are and taking a supplement if youre not.

Iron is a mineral thats required for physical growth, neurological development, cellular function, and some hormonal processes, according to the NIH. The NIH recommends that women aged 19-50 consume 18 milligrams of iron each day thats a little more than double the amount of iron found in two cups of canned white beans. (This daily recommended intake jumps to 27 milligrams for pregnant women in the same age group, and drops to 9 milligrams for breastfeeding women in the same age group.) The NIH recommends that women above the age of 50 consume 8 milligrams of iron each day.

Iron is found in a number of plant-based sources. In fact, plant-based sources abound on the NIHs recommended sources of iron list. However, because iron is less bioavailable in plant-based sources than it is in animal-based sources, the recommended iron intake for vegetarians is almost double whats recommended for non-vegetarians. And the Mayo Clinic specifically recommends pairing iron-rich foods with vitamin C-rich foods (like strawberries, citrus fruits, tomatoes, cabbage, and broccoli) to help your body better absorb the nutrient.

Consider talking to your doctor to ensure youre getting adequate iron and that youre consuming enough vitamin C to help your body absorb that iron. If not, you might want to consider taking an iron or vitamin C supplement.

Iodine is a trace element that aids thyroid function, according to the NIH. It also promotes proper skeletal and central nervous system growth and development in the womb and during infancy. The NIH recommends that women above the age of 19 consume 150 micrograms of iodine each day thats about twice the amount of iodine found in two cups of yogurt. (This daily recommended intake increases to 220 micrograms among pregnant women and 290 micrograms among breastfeeding women.)

Iodine is primarily found in fish and seafood, meaning it may be in low supply in a vegetarian diet. That said, one-fourth teaspoon of iodized salt per day can provide adequate iodine, according to the Mayo Clinic. And if youre concerned about making sure youre consuming enough iodine, you can always talk to your primary care provider about taking a supplement.

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It turns out that our moms, dads, teachers and childhood guardians were right about a lot of things. Sadly, in light of the Covid-19 outbreak, many adults now find they must relearn habits that should have been instilled before kindergarten, like washing hands and covering our mouths when coughing or sneezing.

At the earliest sign of the outbreak, TBD chef Vikram Garg went back to the basics of nutrition that he learned from his parents, to strengthen the immunity of his loved ones at home. Now hes bringing the ayurvedic cuisine of his childhood to the to-go menu at TBD .

For me, it wasnt about selling or making money but helping to give people nourishment and boost their immune systems, Garg said.

As a child, born and raised in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands territory of India, he was unaware that the food he was eating was part of a 5,000-year-old body of knowledge encompassing all aspects of a healthful life, from sleep to exercise, meditation and nutrition. The Sanskrit words ayur and veda mean science of life.

All he knew was that his parents told him to eat lots of turmeric, which turns out to be full of the anti-inflammatory antioxidant curcumin, now being studied as a potential cancer treatment. And he watched his diabetic father combine neem, turmeric, ginger and berry seeds to help control his condition.

When we went running and came back sore with body aches, we would drink milk with turmeric, black pepper and honey because it helped reduce inflammation, he said. When our immune systems were low, we ate fenugreek.

Over time, scientific studies have proved that much of what started as folk medicine really works as believed.

Raised with the idea that food is medicine, Garg said he was shocked when he arrived in the West and saw people popping vitamins and supplements to compensate for poor diets.

At a time when people need proper nutrition most, he noted grocery shelves emptied of pastas and bottled sauces first.

I understand people are in survival mode, but what are they getting out of that? Starch. And tomato sauce in a bottle loses its vitamins. You have to have it fresh.

So now, in addition to Family Meals of steak, Cornish hens or lamb, and a nine-item Comfort Food menu that includes such items as macaroni and cheese ($16), lasagna with meat sauce ($20) and a rich Hamakua mushroom and Parmesan risotto ($18), his Immunity Booster menu features five curries full of anti- inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-viral spices, as well as ingredients such as cloves, said to aid digestion.

The Immunity Boosters are a chicken curry ($22), flavorful Goa-style pork vindaloo ($22), piquant fish curry with coconut milk and tamarind ($22), vegan spinach and chickpea curry with fenugreek ($19), and 48-hour black lentils ($19).

Im starting to read more about diabetic foods and studying more to enhance my knowledge. I think its great that people are starting to put more focus on their health, because I dont think this will go away soon.

When we will get a vaccine is up in the air, but one of the known ways to fight this disease is to keep your immune system strong. Then its more difficult for viruses to attack you.

TBD is in the Lotus Honolulu Hotel, 2885 Kalakaua Ave. Takeout is available 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays. Order online at tbdhawaii.com or call 791-5164.

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DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I went on a secret diet two weeks ago and gained five pounds! I had coffee for breakfast and ate my diet food for lunch salads, fruit and veggies but my wife would sucker me into eating a "regular dinner" meat with sauces and a pasta dish (were Italian), and then Id have some wine, and break down and eat some of her special desserts.

I think the weight gain is her fault. She knows I have to be on a diet, and isnt helping me at all. Im 45 ugly pounds overweight, according to my doctors scale, and Im borderline diabetic. The doc is concerned and asked me what I intended to do. I said I would lose all the necessary weight ASAP.

My wife is also overweight by about the same amount. I think she doesnt want me to get slim since she isnt anymore. We are at home a lot together kids have flown, virus is happening and she has started baking daily to fill the time, and then cooking these giant meals as if the kids still lived here. How can I handle this problem?

Pre-Diabetic and Gaining, Fort Garry

Dear Pre-Diabetic: Ask your wife the big unspoken question, nicely: "Are you worried that if I lose 40 pounds, bad things will happen? Like I would look at you critically, or Id start looking at other women?"

Then emphasize you must lose the weight because youre endangering your life and your doctor says its about to cause a big health problem diabetes. Ask her to consider dieting with you, so the same doesnt happen to her because you cant bear to lose her.

Notice that I didnt suggest you tell her to quit making all those rich foods. That will naturally follow if she agrees to diet. But, if she doesnt agree, youll have to cook plain meats and fish without fattening sauces and refuse her baking and wine, as it breaks down your will.

Definitely ask her to come out on daily walks with you, and go alone if she wont. After you lose the first 10 pounds and it starts showing, she may want to join you. Or not! This is your own health adventure and she may even try to sabotage you because youre making her feel guilty. If you need human support, join a weight-loss group online and youll get lots of it.

Watch out for tricks to get you to stay in, instead of exercising after dinner. "Ill watch that movie with you in an hour, darling," is a nice way to counteract the sabotage. Its much better than squaring up for a fight with, "Are you trying to wreck my diet?"

Psst! Be aware that lovemaking burns off calories and is fun exercise, so itd be wise to keep your partner in a good mood. Good luck!

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: I feel lonely since my wife died and I have taken on extra work to fill my hours. Im an accountant and people need their taxes done, lucky for me. But that doesnt fill my need for a girlfriend.

I told my sister (whos disgustingly happy with her mate) I was thinking of getting a dog because my wife would never let me have one. My sister said, "You should be looking for a girlfriend, not a dog!" What an ignorant thing for her to say! This may the time to start dating, but Im not really over my wife yet. What do you think?

Dear Lonely: Call Adventures for Successful Singles about their Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends course, now offered by phone (204-775-3484). And you should get that puppy for love, companionship, fun walks and stick-chasing everything one does with a puppy.

The face-to-face girlfriend thing needs to be put on hold, but you should consider checking women out online on dating websites. You wont be able to get together for some months, so that really gets you off the dating hook. While you get over your wife, you can make friends and chat online or on the phone until COVID-19 restrictions ease up.

Good news! This is the time you stop asking women to run your life. Your sister needs to be put in her place. It also sounds like your wife decided a lot of things for you, as if her word was law the puppy situation, for instance! Youre on your own now, whether you like being alone or not, and its time you took back your power.

Dont consult your sister about anything personal. She sounds like a bit of a know-it-all and thinks she can get away with it with you. Let her know things are changing and the new you is making up his own mind about everything.

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If youve already given keto or any other low-carb diets a try, you might be eager to test out the Slow-Carb Diet, which is *somewhat* similar.

The eating plan is included in the book The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman by Timothy Ferriss (an entrepreneur, author, and podcast host), which was published in 2010. In the book, Ferriss details his Slow-Carb Diet approach. But the diet has also gained lots of followers who haven't necessarily read about it in The 4-Hour Bodyit's a buzzy diet that makes the rounds.

So what's the Slow-Carb Diet all aboutand can it really help you lose weight in a safe and sustainable way? Let's get into it, with the help of a registered dietitian.

The Slow-Carb Diet involves eating five food main groups (animal protein, vegetables, legumes, fats, and spices) and teaches to eat four meals a day for six days of the week. You also get one cheat day, on which you can eat whatever you want, explains Brigitte Zeitlin, a registered dietitian and owner of BZ Nutrition in New York City.

Basically, the idea is to follow a very low-carb regimen on the premise that it will increase your bodys ability to break down fat for energy and reduce your overall fat stores, says Zeitlinand in turn, reduce your body weight.

Ferriss also talks about various supplements (like calcium and magnesium) you can take while doing the diet, but they aren't a requirement. Now, a break down of the Slow-Carb Diet eating rules.

The slow-carb diet is based on the following five fundamental rules, which Ferriss also detailed on his blog:

Avoid white carbohydrates. If you are on this diet to lose weight, then you need to avoid all processed carbohydrates (like breads, pastas, cereals, baked goods, etc.) for six days per week. If you are on the diet to increase your muscle and strength, then youre allowed to eat these foods within 30 minutes of finishing a resistance-training workout.

Eat the same meals over and over. Basically just re-make the same meals from the approved five groups of foods (animal protein, vegetables, legumes, fats, and spices).

Watch what you drink. This diet boasts the importance of drinking water and other unsweetened tea or coffee. Consuming alcohol, juice, smoothies, sodas, or any calorie-filled beverage is discouraged.

No fruit. This diet bans all fruit intake on the premise that they contain too much sugar for weight loss. (Psssst, many other experts still recommend fruit on a weight-loss plan, though!)

Take one day off per week. One day a week of your choosing, you can cheat and eat and drink anything you wish. (More on that later.)

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Turns out, there are no foods that are actually dubbed slow-carbohydrate foods. "I believe the name of this concept comes from the approved-food lists and the fact that the carbs that are allowed are all complex carbohydrates, meaning they have fiber in them and therefore take your body longer to break down and process," says Zeitlin. "In other words, they move through your system at a slower rate than the simple, or white, carbs that are off limits on this diet."

For anyone unfamiliar with the concept of simple versus complex carbs: White-flour items or simple carbohydrates move through the body at a faster pace than complex ones like legumes or dark leafy greens, Zeitlin explains. So, simple carbs end up being less filling and satiating, plus they spike your blood sugar, compared to complex ones due to the removed fiber. So, complex carbs = slow carbs. Get it?

Foods allowed on the Slow-Carb Diet include:

Animal proteins: Eggs, cottage cheese, chicken, beef, pork, and fish

Legumes: Lentils, black beans, pinto beans, red beans, and soybeans

Certain vegetables: Spinach, asparagus, peas, green beans, sauerkraut, kimchi, and cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts)

Fats: Butter, olive oil, grapeseed oil, nuts, ghee, and dairy-free creamer

Spices: Salt, pepper, herbs, and seasonings

FYI: Several food groups are off-limits on this diet, including fruit, dairy (except for cottage cheese), fried foods, white-flour products, and alcohol.

One of the main aspects about this diet is that you must take one day "off" to eat whatever you want. The book calls it a "free day," during which you can eat and drink anything you wish.

"[Ferriss] believes this eases the mental stress that often comes along with dieting and that it may help to boost your metabolic rate, which can sometimes slow down with calorically restrictive diets like this one," says Zeitlin.

One of the principle rules of the diet is that you will eat the same things over and over. A variety of meals is not the goal or purpose.

The following are a few examples of meals you could enjoy that would fit the Slow-Carb Diet bill, provided by Zeitlin:

Slow-Carb breakfasts

Slow-Carb lunches

Slow-Carb dinners

Salmon with roasted broccoli

Stir-fry with all the allowed vegetables and soybeans

Grilled steak with cauliflower

The diet cuts out processed foods, sugary beverages, and other less-nutritious foods, and doing so can certainly yield weight-loss results. Allowing for a day of eating whatever you want may help some people feel less deprived, too. (However, the opposite can also be arguedsee the cons comin' up!)

The reviews about the Slow-Carb Diet online are mixed, but there are certainly lots of positive ones. "Even if you don't actually apply any of the techniques, this book will likely make you think about your overall health in a different way," one reviewer wrote on Amazon. "There is a wealth of information in this book, and it has helped me lose weight, gain strength, and run faster in the last 12 months."

The same reviewer went on to explain: "Like most of Ferriss' work, it could easily be misunderstood. Be clear that it isn't about shortcuts or 'hacks'it's about efficiently getting maximum benefit from the minimum inputbut that 'minimum input' still requires effort and dedication. You'll get out what you're prepared to put in." (That's only *one* person's opinion, of course, but valid points.)

There are very few pros to fad, restrictive diets like this one, according to Zeitlin. You can definitely lose weight, but she warns it may not be sustainable for everyone. As soon as you reintroduce the healthy food groups that have been removed, like whole grains and fruits, you will regain weight and likely gain back more weight than you originally lost, Zeitlin says.

Zeitlin also warns that you may feel guilty about falling off the plan, and you may end up going overboard on the restricted foods if you feel deprived while omitting simple carbs, alcohol, and more six days of the week. Additionally, the concept of a free or cheat day can create a messed-up relationship with food, reinforcing the notion that they are 'good' foods and 'bad' foods, when some of those 'bad' foods are vitamin-rich fruits and whole grains," she adds.

The choice is ultimately yours, and you know your body and personality best. Some people have an easier time losing weight by following structured guidelines and grocery lists, while others (like people with a history of disordered eating) may find that type of heavy guidance and rigidity harmful or even downright dangerous.

Zeitlin personally doesnt recommend trying an overly restrictive diet like the Slow-Carb Diet. "Diets that encourage cutting food groups out completely dont support your health-goals long-term and can leave you yo-yo-ing up and down with your weight," she says.

If you are trying to lose weight, Zeitlin recommends "concentrating on foods you should be adding in versus taking out," she says. This includes adding in more veggies, lean proteins, whole grains instead of white flour, and fruits. "Keep your grains and fruits to two servings each per day and dont forget to add in more water, along with sleep and physical activity," she says.

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Most people maintain a common understanding that protein is an important part of a balanceddiet. But what exactly are the benefits, and how can you make sure you're getting enough?

According to naturopathic physician and registered dietitian Jaime Schehr, N.D., R.D., "Dietary proteins are made up of amino acids, which are largely responsible for both muscle building and muscle repair," making it especially important to eat after exercising.

Exercise aside, when combined with fats and carbohydrates, dietary protein "promotes a slower breakdown of carbs and a more steady blood sugar level," registered dietitian Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, tells mindbodygreen.

While the actual definition of "high protein" can differ based on labeling, Cording says, "In general, for something to be high protein, a serving needs to provide at least 20% of the recommended daily intake for protein. In the U.S. that's about 56 grams per day."

While that definition can be a helpful tool in the grocery store, registered dietitian Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN, says you can also take a more general approach. "Instead of focusing on the grams of protein in each food," she explains, "focus more on the quality and serving size of the food. And try to eat protein at every meal and snack to increase satiety."

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The cast of MTV'sJersey Shoreand its spinoffJersey Shore FamilyVacationhave definitely experienced their fair share of highs and lows over the past decade, but Vinny Guadagnino seems likehe officiallyhas his life on the right track.

The 32-year-old reality star has been replacing the drinking and partying of his younger years with a healthy diet and exercise program, and he's proudly showing fans the results of his hard work on Instagram.

WhenJersey Shorepremiered in 2009, Vinny didn't have the abs of his co-stars Mike "The Situation" Sorrentinoand DJ Pauly D or the bulk of Ronnie Ortiz-Magro.While he acted like he didn't care much about his appearance on the show, he's now opening up about his lifelong struggle with his weight.

"A lot of people didnt know that I struggled with my weight my whole life. I was the king of yo-yo dieting," he admitted in a recent Instagrampost. "I was my biggest during the years I was off TV so a lot of people didnt realize."

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Vinny started embracing a keto diet in 2018, and since then, he's launched a new diet and fitness Instagram account under the name Keto Guidoso fans can observe his progress.

On Wednesday, hecompared a shirtless picture of himself before starting keto with a current selfie, revealing his chiseled new body. In the post, he explained that his diet is "low carb, moderate protein, high fat," andexplained his reasoningforfollowing those guidelines.

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A lot of people didnt know that I struggled with my weight my whole life. I was the king of yo-yo dieting.I was my biggest during the years I was off TV so a lot of people didnt realize.My genetics make me gain weight easily especially to high sugar/carb food.That being said I believe calories also matter.If you eat a surplus of calories a week you will gain weight and if you eat less calories than you burn you will usually lose weight (unless youre in too much of a deficit and your body goes into starvation).So if you figure out how many calories you need to eat a day and be in a deficit,you will lose weight.The question is,what types of foods are those calories made up of? Are you high carb/low fat ? High protein / low fat ? I prefer low carb/ moderate protein/ high fat with #cleanketo... _ I do this for a few reasons :1) i dont react well to sugar. It bloats me,makes me feel groggy and lethargic, and i feel that it makes me fat easily.2)Im an Italian foodie so I LOVE the taste of food.So I need fat in my diet to create delicious meals while still eating clean(ie. a ribeye steak and creamed spinach over grilled chicken and quinoa)3.)I have more sustainable energy over long periods of time.I dont feel groggy and I have more mental clarity.I dont walk around starving because the food is sustainable.I enjoy fasting so i need food that will fill me up during my fasts. I find that higher carb diets make me feel hungry during my fasting hours.4)I believe that #cleanketo (meats and greens)emulate how our hunter and gather ancestors ate,therefore how our bodies were evolved to eat . Hunting meat and gathering leaves ,seeds, etc while moving around all day on empty stomachs (exercise and fasting) 5) my bloodwork indicates my body has been healthier than ever. Everything just seems to regulate itself out when i cut processed sugars and grains and eat quality meats, fats, and greens for the most part ( with treat meals in between of course) this isnt easy to do in the modern sugar world but possible. So u can eat twinkies and be in a deficit and probably lose weight but is that healthy and sustainable? Chose what calories are best for you #ketoguido

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Vinny went on to explain that while it's possible to stay in a caloric deficit and lose weight by eating nothing but Twinkies, that's not "healthy and sustainable." However, hedoes allow himself to indulge in snacks every now and then.

Sometimes I have a cheat meal once a week and sometimes I dont depending on whats going on in my life," he admitted in an earlierpost. "But I try to stick to this #ketoguido way of life as close as possible.

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As the world observes Earth Day today, research by Energy Systems Catapult highlights that while 75% of people believe climate change is a serious threat, they are still unclear as to which activities in their lives emit carbon.

Thetheme for Earth Day 2020is climate action. The enormous challenge but also the vast opportunities of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary.

According to the Energy Systems Catapult analysis, only 49% of people that participated in the research, realise that natural gas heating contributes to carbon emissions.

The studyUnderstanding Net Zero: A consumer perspectiveforms part of the Innovating to Net Zero project that recently modelled 100s of potential pathways to achieve 2050 carbon targets.

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Over 2,000 people were surveyed in January 2020 and focus groups conducted to understand public attitudes, including:

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Sticking to a diet can be difficult. Resisting the urge to reach for that burger, chips or sweets when you're hit with a snack craving, can make a big difference to your health and your body.

Dietitian Bernice Venter says that the feeling brought by our cravings for snacks, is sometimes related to our eating behaviours and is often related to our hunger gene.

There is a gene in your DNA that affects your leptin (a hormone that helps regulate and alter long-term food intake and energy expenditure) sensitivity. This is the gene that tells you when you are full, and if it doesnt work properly, you may always feel hungry and tend to overeat," says Venter.

Venter added that there are important questions you need to ask yourself before you rush to the fridge you get your snack fix.

"Before you snack, ask yourself: why do I feel like a snack? There are many reasons why you may feel peckish, but believe it or not, hunger is generally near the bottom of the list. Do not make snacks as big as your main meals and plan to include snacks as part of your overall calorie intake. If you are going to snack on an ongoing basis, consider changing your habits to eating five small meals for the day, of which the snack is one, says Venter.

If you are going to add snacks to your diet, she suggests you include these snacks as part of your daily food regimen.

Make frozen yoghurt buttons

Fill yoghurt in a plastic bag, cut the corner and pipe small buttons on a tray and freeze.

Crackers and cheese

Rice cakes or whole wheat crackers with cottage cheese and cucumber (remember three crackers is equivalent to one slice of bread).

Peanut butter balls

You can make these using dried fruit and rolled oats dipped into peanut butter (there are some great recipes online).

Yoghurt

A small tub of low-fat plain yoghurt with a dash of honey (or dried fruit) and sunflower seeds.

Bear in mind that you may be less active now, so be cautious not to eat more than usual. It is very easy to snack throughout the day, but before you know it, you could have eaten six meals per day, adds Venter.

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The kitchen is her happy place! New mom Cameron Diaz shared that she loves to cook and his currently making up to three meals a day while quarantined amid the coronavirus pandemic with her husband Benji Madden and their 3-month-old daughter, Raddix.

My favorite thing in the world to do is cook thats my happy place, the actress, 47, said during a Wednesday, April 22, Instagram Live video with makeup artist Gucci Westman. Cooking is everything.

Diaz shared that whipping up dishes in the kitchen and having a glass of wine at the end of the day are helping her make it through the current health crisis. I want to cook, she said. I just cook every day, like it doesnt matter, like I cook at least one meal, sometimes two, sometimes three. Its just what I do.

She continued: [Cooking] is my wind down. Every night I cook. Dinner takes me like an hour, but I want it to. Its my time to, like, chill out.

The California native, who said shes been preparing meals since she was a child, noted that shes particularly fond of the social aspect of cooking. I love sitting in the kitchen with my friends and everybodys just sitting in front of me, she explained.

The Bad Teacher star then added that she even designed her kitchen to be a space where people socialize and spend time together. I made my kitchen, like, half of my house and everybody sits in front of me and I sit on the other side and we just talk, she explained. [Cooking] is not stressful for me because Im just going through the motions of it and thinking about like, Whats the best? Whats going to taste the best? What should I add now? Whats the next layer of flavor?

Its all about layering the flavor, Diaz added with a laugh. They do call it the culinary arts, you know?

As for what shes currently enjoying, the Body Book author admitted its all about the carbs. Girl, I am eating way too much pasta, she told Westman, 48. Im eating [pasta] like, every night I was just on a pasta diet. I was like, What should we have tonight, darling? Should we have more pasta?

Diaz noted that shes currently craving the Italian staple because its comforting and versatile. Thats the beautiful thing, like with pasta or rice, Im always throwing whatever we had the night before or new veggies and everything and just chopping it all up and cooking it together. Its so good.

When her Whole Foods delivery arrived in the middle of the chat, The Holiday star explained that shes also being extra careful about not wasting any precious eats. I have a whole system with my food and Im just the person who wants to make sure I use everything anyhow. I dont like to waste food. I think its so disrespectful to waste food, she said. I cannot throw away one bite of food. Then I compost everything that I dont use and then if I cant compost it in my own comp composter, I put it into the the green bin for the city.

Aside from cooking up a storm, Diaz and Madden, 41 have their hands full with their little girl. The Longevity Book author and the former Good Charlotte frontman announced the arrival of their daughter in January. Us Weekly later confirmed that they welcomed her via surrogate.

During her chat with Westman, Diaz noted that the fact that she and her husband have very different sleep schedules has been helpful in adjusting to life with a newborn. I go to bed early and wake up early, and he wants to go to bed late and wake up later, she explained. That works so well for us as parents. I can go to bed a few hours earlier and he does those later feeds. Then I can go to bed and I wake up early and am with [our daughter] early in the morning so he can sleep.

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Taste study

The researchers found if they changed the diet of the fruit fly (increasing sugar, removing taste of sugar, increasing protein, changing sugar for complex carbohydrate), this drastically altered how well the fruit fly could taste subsequent sugar after a few days.

We found that when flies ate unsweetened food, this made sugary food taste much more intense, Professor Wang said.

Then we looked at all the proteins that changed in the fruit fly tongue in response to diet, and we investigated what was happening, Professor Neely said.

They found the sensation of taste is controlled by dopamine (the reward neuromodulator). The researchers then mapped the pathway and found the same pathways that are well established as controlling learning and memory or promoting long life also enhance taste sensation.

While this work was conducted in fruit flies, the molecules involved are conserved through to humans. We know humans also experience changes in taste perception in response to diet, so its possible the whole process is conserved; we will have to see, Professor Wang said.

The research published in Cell Reports, is a follow up study to Professors Neelys work testing the effects of artificial sweeteners. That research found artificial sweeteners activate a neuronal starvation pathway, and end up promoting increased food intake, especially when combined with a low-carb diet.

Our first studies were focused on how different food additives impact the brain, and from this we found taste changed in response to diet, so here we followed up that observation and describe how that works, Professor Neely said. Turns out the fly tongue itself is remembering what has come before, which is kind of neat.

Reference: PGC1a Controls Sucrose Taste Sensitization in Drosophila by Qiao-Ping Wang, Yong Qi Lin, Mei-Ling Lai, Zhiduan Su, Lisa J. Oyston, Teleri Clark, Scarlet J. Park, Thang M. Khuong, Man-Tat Lau, Victoria Shenton, Yan-Chuan Shi, David E. James, William W. Ja, Herbert Herzog, Stephen J. Simpson and G. Gregory Neely, 7 April 2020, Cell Reports.DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2020.03.044

This research was funded by a grant from the NHMRC

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