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An animal expert has warned that pet owners who inflict their vegan views on their dogs and cats could be putting them at risk of fatal conditions.

TV and radio dog guru, Anna Webb, has issued the stark warning, after some pet food brands released vegan ranges claiming that it is nutritious to feed dogs and cats in this way, and helps to reduce their 'carbon pawprint'.

Anna has studied natural nutrition and therapies with the College of Integrated Veterinary Therapies (CIVT).

She said, You would never give a rabbit a steak, and its the same thing. Dogs and cats are carnivores and by feeding them diets which dont contain meat, instead of being ethical you are actually being very unethical, and putting your pets at risk of health issues overtime.

All of these products are very processed, and just like humans are being discouraged to eat processed foods, the same logic applies so are our pets.

Obesity related conditions like heart disease and diabetes in dogs is at record levels and that is because most complete pet food is 30 to 70 per cent grains, which dogs cannot metabolise.

"These foods are bulked out with ingredients like rice, barley and beet pulp, which are all sugars. Not only bad for their teeth, these grain heavy foods pile on the pounds, evident with one in two dogs now considered obese or overweight in the UK ."

Anna advocates feeding dogs and cats a biologically appropriate raw food diet, and practices what she preaches with her own pet dogs, Mr Binks and Prudence, and her cat, Gremlin.

'Cats and dogs have to eat meat, and we dont'

Anna, who is a vegetarian herself, said, You should feed a natural diet to dogs and cats, ideally organic meat. Vegans think that they are giving a vegan diet to their pets because they love animals, but the irony is they are being unethical, even cruel to their own canine best friends.

In her new A Dogs Life podcast, Anna discusses the stark truth about canine nutrition (Photo: Anna Webb)

I cannot bear the thought of the unethical treatment of animals, and Im not a fan of industrial farming. I choose to be a vegetarian, but I wouldnt impose my diet choices onto my dogs as I understand that were different species.

Dogs have to eat meat, and we dont. Humans consume 75 per cent of the meat produced globally, so if every human became a vegetarian or a vegan we just might make a difference and save the planet.

Meat is actually bad for humans, because it causes high cholesterol, but dogs - because they are carnivores - cannot get high cholesterol.

Anna advises that, if vegans feed plant-based diets to their dogs and cats for long periods of time, the pets will lack key fatty acids and amino acids only found in meat and be prone to disease.

She said, Cats in particular will die being a vegan because they are obligate carnivores and they need taurine in their diet, which they can only get from meat.

You would think they were fine for a year, maybe longer but eventually they will begin to fall apart.

A Dog's Life

In her new A Dogs Life podcast, Anna discusses the stark truth about canine nutrition as well as a number of other subversive animal topics, including animal and owner telepathy, and the environmental impact of having a pet dog.

The podcast, which launched on 1 March 2020, features interviews with scientists and experts, and there will also be appearances from celebrity dog lovers as Anna explores all levels of modern dog ownership.

Anna also co-hosts the Barking Hour on BBC Radio London, and was a regular presenter on ITV1s The Titchmarsh Show.

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When Jeff Lewis first started to develop symptoms of multiple sclerosis, he brushed them off. I couldnt get my right and left leg in sync when I was walking my right leg was delayed, the Houston-area chef tells Yahoo Lifestyle. But I was a typical male and I ignored it for a very long time.

Things got progressively worse from there, Lewis says. It wasnt until his vision started deteriorating at a concert that he finally admitted something was wrong. I was at a concert and, whenever I looked at the exit sign, everything would shake, he explains. I later found out that I was going completely blind in my right eye and my left eye was trying to compensate. At this point, Lewis says, he finally told his wife that, something was wrong.

Lewiss symptoms would get worse from there. I also lost the ability to speak, he says. Lewis finally saw his family practitioner who referred him to a neurologist. He was given four different MRIs and, finally, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and usually progressive autoimmune disease that damages the sheaths of the nerve cells in a persons brain and spinal cord, according to theNational Multiple Sclerosis Society. MS patients can have symptoms like difficulty with balance, trouble walking and involuntary muscle spasms. They can also struggle with invisible symptoms like fatigue, numbness and tingling, weakness, pain, cognitive changes and bladder and bowel issues.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society reports that more than 2.3 million people have MS worldwide.

Former chef Jeff Lewis in his element, the kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Lewis)

At the time of his diagnosis, Lewis had started his own catering business and was even cooking for NBA players. My diagnosis happened around the same time as my company took off, he says. I had also just had my son. I just thought, Why did this happen to me?

Lewis says he was initially shocked by the diagnosis but, I wanted to be strong for my family. But three days later, he says, he went on his porch and cried like a baby. I just didnt understand why this was happening, he says. I couldnt see and I could barely talk. MS symptoms can be exacerbated by heat and stress two factors that were common for Lewis in his job and his neurologist recommended that he stop his work as a caterer. My entire world was crashing, Lewis recalls. But that night, I just decided Im going to fight this thing as hard as I can and make sure that Im doing everything I can.

Lewis started taking medication a shot he took every other day but it gave him flu-like symptoms. My quality of life sucked, he says. But he eventually transitioned to a newer medication that involved taking a pill a day, and didnt have the same side effects.

Despite his doctors recommendation, Lewis wasnt quite ready to give up his work yet. That came later, when he was cooking at the 2013 NBA All-Star game. While I was in the kitchen, it got too hot and my legs went out on me, he says. I had to stop and I sold the business.

Lewis eventually transitioned to working in real estate, but food has remained an important part of his life and treatment. I started eliminating a lot of the fried foods that I love, limiting my red meat intake and trying to have as many fruits and vegetables as possible, he says. Lewis also avoids processed foods and limits alcohol to social occasions. I was never a heavy drinker, so that transition was much easier for me, he says.

And, Lewis says, changing his diet has had its benefits. I feel like the combination of my diet and medication has helped. I can now see with both eyes and my speech is back.

While Lewis says he has symptoms from time to time,, he adds that, for the most part, my quality of life and outlook is so much better.

Lewis has also experimented with what he calls unconventional foods like Caribbean sea moss. A friend recommended it to me, he says. I take a tablespoon a day. It tastes horrible, but I genuinely feel like its helping me to stay afloat, along with eating better and taking my medication.

Experts generally recommend that patients with multiple sclerosis strive to follow the samelow-fat, high-fiber diet recommendations from the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

While theres no set diet, a number of diets have been proposed, Amit Sachdev, MD, medical director for the Department of Neurology at Michigan State University, tells Yahoo Lifestyle. Most diets that people with autoimmune diseases adhere to are focused on limiting carbohydrates and processed foods, he adds. Those can include diets that are gluten-free, paleo, Atkins, ketogenic and even Weight Watchers. The key is to maintain a healthy body environment, says Sachdev. A healthy body is important for all organ systems, including the brain and spinal cord.

The role of diet in MS symptoms is still being studied in humans, but eating well can cause improvements in fatigue and improvements in quality of life, Barbara Giesser, MD, neurologist and MS specialist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute at Providence Saint Johns Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif., tells Yahoo Lifestyle.

Its generally recommended that people with MS also limit how much alcohol they have. Its not the alcohol affects MS per se, but its a neurotoxin in anybody, Giesser explains. Alcohol can also impair balance and coordination, which can be a problem for some people with MS anyway. It also doesnt interact well with some MS medications.

Processed foods should also be kept to a minimum, says Sachdev. Good nutrition is an important part of avoiding bad days, he explains. Getting the most out of your meal times is the most important part of good nutrition. Its far more important than trying to supplement afterward.

Jeff Lewis enjoying life with his wife, Angela, and their two children. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Lewis)

Lewis says its important for him to eat well to stay healthy. You are what you eat, and thats true with MS too, he says.

Now, he says hes trying to be flexible with what every day will bring. With MS, you dont know whats coming, he says. Im not fearful about it, though. I just do my best and go about my day.

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If you want to lose weight, one of the elements of your life you need to change is your diet. Eat better and you will see changes. One of the easiest ways to improve your diet is you eat fruits and vegetables. And one of the easiest ways to ingest them is to blend them up and make a tasty juice out of them. With the Omega Nutrition Juicer thats on sale at Amazon, you will be able to juice with ease.

Unlike other juicers, the Omega Nutrition Juicer makes for the best juice you can ask for. Theres no runoff or a lack of juice. This is designed to give you the best experience, better than others. Designed to go at 80 RPM, this will lead to less heat buildup and less oxidation. This, in turn, will lead to a longer-lasting juice you can enjoy at your own pace.

With this design that goes at 80 RPM, the Omega Nutrition Juicer will deliver juice with minimal pulp. It has a pulp ejection system so you can get more juice out of each fruit or veggie. Or if you like pulp, you can get pulp too. The features built into this machine allow for a personalized experience that you can experiment with. That way, each cup is to your liking every time.

The Omega Nutrition Juicer doesnt just have to be used as a juicer either. You can use it turn nuts into nut butter, extrude pasta, grind coffee amongst other things. That way when you pick this up, you can add a whole new element to your kitchen that will make staying healthy so much easier.

When you pick up the Omega Nutrition Juicer, you will make life so much better for yourself. It will allow you to have a healthier diet which leads to a longer, more fulfilling life. And it is designed with features that go beyond juicing. You wont have to worry about replacing it for a long time either, as you can get this fixed for 15 years. At this price, who can say no? So act now while the sale is live. Your stomach will thank you for it.

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Q. With all this talk about influenza, coronavirus, and other illnesses, what can I eat to help protect me from getting sick?

A. For overall health and to help the body defend itself against disease, simple lifestyle changes including regular sleep and exercise and a nutrient-rich diet packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants may be just what the doctor ordered.

Although there are no cures for the viruses making their way around the workplace and globe, there are steps you can take to set yourself up for a good fight. As with anything health-related, prevention is the goal.

Vitamin C is one of the most important antioxidants to help the immune system neutralize free radicals and fight cell and tissue damage that can lead to disease. Citrus fruits, red bell peppers, kiwi and strawberries are all great sources of this immune-boosting nutrient.

Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant that promotes healthy vision and helps prevent infections. Choose dark green, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach and broccoli for vitamin A.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that assists immune function by protecting essential fatty acids and cell membranes in the body. Vegetable oils, nuts and sunflower seeds are good sources of this nutrient.

Zinc helps promote healing, tissue growth and repair. Zinc can be found in lean beef and pork, seafood, whole grains and nuts.

Magnesium may help regulate blood pressure and contribute to bone health. Plus it helps your body generate energy and is required for the action of more than 300 enzyme systems in your body. Eat more foods like nuts, spinach, and beans to increase your magnesium intake.

Folate is needed to help make the new cells that are essential for a healthy immune system. Folate can be found in whole grains, lentils, oranges and spinach.

Vitamin B6 supports a healthy immune system because it is needed to create antibodies that fight infection. Load up on fish, chicken, lean pork and whole grains for the most vitamin B6.

In addition to these immunity powerhouses, you can help minimize your chances of getting sick by these simple, yet effective tasks.

Wash your hands. Thorough and frequent hand washing is the best way to prevent many common infections. Scrub your hands vigorously for at least 20 seconds, rinse well and turn off the faucet with a paper towel. Or use an alcohol-based hand gel containing at least 60 percent alcohol.

Eat right, sleep tight. A poor diet and poor sleep both lower your immunity and make you more vulnerable to infection. A balanced diet emphasizing fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and small amounts of lean protein works best for most people. On the other hand, the amount of sleep needed for a healthy immune system varies from person to person. In general, adults seem to do best on seven to eight hours of sleep a night. Older children and teens need more rest between nine and 10 hours every night.

Exercise regularly. Regular cardiovascular exercise walking, biking, aerobics boosts your immune system. Exercise wont prevent infection, but if you do come down with the flu, you may have less severe symptoms and recover more quickly than people who arent as fit.

Avoid crowds during flu season. Flu spreads easily wherever people congregate in child care centers, schools, office buildings, auditoriums and public transportation. By avoiding crowds whenever possible during peak flu season, you reduce your chances of infection.

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The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a complaint againstDr Pepper alleging that using the word "DIET" in the name"Diet Dr Pepper" was deceptive under Californiaconsumer-fraud statutes. The court looked at the complaint'sallegations "taken together," and held they "fail tosufficiently allege that reasonable consumers read the word'diet' in a soft drink's brand name to promise weightloss, healthy weight management, or other health benefits."And "[w]ithout this piece of the puzzle," the NinthCircuit concluded, the district court properly dismissed plaintiffBecerra's consumer-fraud claims.

Becerra's essential allegation was that the word"DIET" in a soda's name is taken by consumers topromise weight loss (or at least weight management). The districtcourt dismissed her complaint twice without prejudice for failingto state a claim. Despite several amendments to the complaint tomake additional allegations to avoid dismissal, Becerra was neverable to survive a motion to dismiss. Despite additional allegationsregarding three types of evidence, namely: (1) dictionarydefinitions of the word "diet," (2) print and televisionadvertisements referring to consumers' understanding that"diet" soft drinks offer certain health benefits; and (3)two online articles from the American Beverage Association("ABA") to support her reading of the word"diet," the third amended complaint was dismissed withprejudice. Becerra appealed, and the Ninth Circuit reviewedthe lower court's decision de novo.

Claims surrounding fraud or mistake, the court noted, aresubject to a "heightened pleading standard" under theFederal Rules of Civil Procedure. They must "state withparticularity the circumstances constituting fraud ormistake," which includes "the who, what, when, where, andhow of the misconduct" occurred. In other words, the plaintiffmust specify "what is false or misleading about a statement,and why it is false." Further, the court recognized thatit's not enough merely to allege the possibility ofdeception, or to show that some consumers may be deceived.Rather, the California statutes involved in the case are governedby the "reasonable consumer" test, and the plaintiff wasrequired to "show that members of the public arelikely to be deceived"meaning there was"a probability 'that a significant portion of thegeneral consuming public or of targeted consumers, actingreasonably in the circumstances, could be misled.'"(Emphasis added.) The court said that in this case, as a result,Becerra's consumer-fraud claims could survive a motion todismiss only if she could show two things: first, that a reasonableconsumer reading the word "diet" in Diet Dr Pepper'sname would take that to mean that the soda "promises"weight loss or healthy weight management; and second, that thispromise is false because aspartame (the artificial sweeter used inDiet Dr Pepper) actually causes weight gain. The court addressedonly the first allegationfinding that Diet Dr Pepper makesno promise of weight loss or weight managementand thus didnot reach the second.

The Ninth Circuit began by questioning the relevance ofBecerra's dictionary definitions. The court called thedefinitions "selective," noting that they related to"diet" when used in a different contextforexample, as a verb or noun in phrases like "he isdieting" or "she is starting a diet." Incontrast, the court noted, the word "diet" in "DietDr Pepper" is used as either an adjective or a propernoun"and that puts the word in a differentlight." Indeed, the court noted, Becerra omitted"the definitions of 'diet' as an adjective and thefrequent usage of 'diet soft drinks' as the primary exampleof the word's usage in that context." The court thendiscussed some of those definitions, which indicated that when"diet" is used as an adjective, it is a comparative termmeaning that the product contains fewer calories than theregular product. It said, for instance, that the MerriamWebster Dictionary defines the adjective "diet" as"reduced in or free from calories[]a diet softdrink." And it went on to cite three more dictionaries thatdefined "diet" in this comparativewayi.e., calling something a "diet" product meansonly that it has fewer calories (or less sugar or fat) than theregular version of the product. Thus, in the context that Dr Pepperuses the term, "diet" doesn't promise weight loss ormanagement, but only that Diet Dr Pepper has fewer calories thanregular Dr Pepper.

The Ninth Circuit then addressed Becerra's argument thateven if it was not the case that reasonable consumers understood"diet" in the way she had asserted, it was a plausiblemisunderstanding of the term. But the court foundthat argument unpersuasive for the same reason the court hadrejected a similar argument in Ebner v. Fresh, Inc., 838F.3d 958 (9th Cir. 2016).Ebner, the court noted,involved an assertion that the net weight listed on some lip balmtubes was deceptive because the design of the tubes left 25% of theproduct inaccessiblebut the Ebner court rejectedthat argument, saying that "the packaging was not deceptivejust because some consumers could unreasonably misunderstand theproduct." The court in this case found Ebner'slogic persuasive, saying that "[t]he same is true here"and adding that the "prevalent understanding" of the term"diet" in the soft drink context is only that the"diet" version of the soft drink has fewer calories thanthe "regular" version.

Turning to the advertisements on which Becerra allegedly relied,the Ninth Circuit found them largely irrelevant. In thecourt's view, the statements in the advertisements were mainlycomparative, implying not that people who drank Dr Pepper wouldlose weight but that Diet Dr Pepper tastes more like its"regular" counterpart than other diet soft drinksdo. Further, the court rejected Becerra's argument thatthe use of "attractive, fit models" in Diet DrPepper's advertisements implied that Diet Dr Pepper would helppeople who drank it "achieve those bodies." Relying onSecond Circuit precedent, the Ninth Circuit held that "[t]heuse of physically fit and attractive models using and enjoyingadvertised products is so ubiquitous that it cannot be reasonablyunderstood to convey any specific meaning at all."

The Ninth Circuit also rejected Becerra's assertion that twoABA articles showed that consumers understood the word"diet" to promise weight loss. As the court noted, thearticles emphasized that "other lifestyle changes beyondmerely drinking diet soft drinks are necessary to see weight-lossresults."

Finally, the Ninth Circuit did not consider the survey resultssummarized in Becerra's third amended complaint sufficient tosalvage her case. While the court recognized its obligation toaccept the complaint's allegations surrounding the survey astrue, the court still found that "reasonable consumers"would understand that "diet" in the soft drink contextwas "a relative claim about the calorie or sugar content ofthe product." Moreover, the court faulted the survey'sfailure to "address this understanding" or "theequally reasonable understanding" that drinking diet sodaswill result in weight loss only if the person consumes "fewercalories overall."

This case is Shana Becerra v. Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.,No. 18-16721(9thCir.2019).

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Nutrition has been a buzz word within the Fittest Loser Team Challenge the past few years and many participants have discovered that diet may be more effective than working out when it comes to losing weight.

Many of this year's participants have tried different diets throughout the years, including keto, paleo, Mediterranean and dieting programs like Weight Watchers. Some have found success with these diets while others continue to struggle with weight loss.

"We want to learn more about nutrition and healthy eating and participate in a life change and not just a diet," said Denice Sbertoli from team "Fab Friends" of Wood Dale. "We are looking for a better food relationship."

We all know how easy it is to make poor food choices due to stress, convenience, lack of planning or general lack of knowledge.

Fortunately, team participants can gain a better understanding of food by attend several classes as part of this challenge. They include grocery store tours with a registered dietitian, nutrition classes provided by Profile by Sanford in South Barrington, and healthy cooking demonstrations at Cooking Skills Academy in Itasca.

We asked team captains to tell us what their team would like to cut out of their diets. Of course, the usual suspects were mentioned: sugar, carbs and alcohol, but a new goal has been making an appearance -- processed foods.

We've offered nutritional tours in the past, and one of the main focal points for successful healthy shopping and avoiding processed foods is to shop the perimeter of the store.

Some other healthy eating goals for teams include increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, trying meatless Monday, reading labels, reducing sodium consumption and meal prepping.

Kari-Ann Ryan of Midwest Moving & Storage's "Midwest Movers & Shakers" says she has been packing a lunch more often than she has in the past and uses the app My Fitness Pal to help keep track of her food intake.

The "Cast-A-Weighs" are also adapting their regular routine to include healthy lunches and snacks while being smart shoppers.

Other hot topics being discussed are healthy alternatives to comfort foods and go-to dishes that are quick to serve.

Kim Holm of "Size: Sexy" from NEC Display Solutions in Downers Grove says: "I am going to try cauliflower instead of rice and pasta alternatives. I have also found a low-carb bread."

Emilia Ivanova of Coldwell Bankers Real Estate's "Meltaways" from Schaumburg says her team has been trying apple chips instead of potato chips to snack on between meals.

Some teams have mentioned successes and routines but are looking for other ways to prepare their favorite healthy options. A team member of Bloomingdale Park District's "B-Fit, B-Fabuless" recommends using different spices and rubs. The team also spends time searching for new recipes to try and share with each other.

There are many ways to help make the transition to a healthier diet easier. The support of teammates is one strategy.

Ron McCormick of The Salvation Army's "Block the Plate" in Hoffman Estates mentions that "teamwork and helping each other" is helping him reach his healthy eating goals.

The Fittest Loser Team Challenge will honor top teams and individuals as determined by weight loss and participation in challenge activities. Those awards, as well as a team captain champion, will be announced at the Fittest Loser Finale on Tuesday, May 12, at Chandler's Banquets in Schaumburg. Participants and the general public are invited and can register at events.dailyherald.com. Follow the teams' progress and join the discussion on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TheFittestLoserDH.

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If you're into wellness (and since you're reading this, I'm guessing you are!), you've probably heard the term Ayurveda thrown around. You may have even heard of it used when talking about diets and healthy eating. The Ayurvedic diet has been practiced in India for centuries but its only recently caught on in the U.S. While you might have heard it mentioned here and there, its totally understandable that you might be fuzzy on what, exactly, its all about.

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medical practice, and it focuses on healing the mind and body in a holistic way. The Ayurvedic diet in particular is all about finding the best approaches to food based on your body type, known as a dosha, explains Jessica Cording, RD, author of The Little Book of Game-Changers: 50 Healthy Habits For Managing Stress & Anxiety.

Each body type has a particular name and, according to the principles of the Ayurvedic diet, following the general rules of your dosha should help make you healthy. Its a holistic approach to the best eating pattern for you, Cording says.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, and Julia Roberts have all reportedly followed an Ayurvedic diet at some point. But whats the deal with this diet andmore importantlyis it effective and safe to try? Heres what you need to know.

The Ayurvedic diet leans heavily into the idea that everyone has a dominant dosha, or body type. Once you figure out your dominant dosha, you can adjust your eating plan to meet your health needs, Cording explains. You can determine your dosha by taking a quiz, like this one, and these quizzes are pretty easy to find online or in books about the Ayurvedic diet.

What you eat can help put your dosha into balance; eat the wrong stuff, and youre not living up to your health potential.

Well, the Ayurvedic diet isnt just about eating for your doshathere are some basic principles to keep in mind that apply to everyone.

The diet stresses that there are six tastessweet, sour, salty, pungent, astringent, and bitterand that each one can impact your physiology, or your bodys ability to function properly, Cording says. These are the other principles of the Ayurvedic diet that every dosha should follow:

Ayurveda Cooking for Beginners: An Ayurvedic Cookbook to Balance and Heal

Theres no one manual to the Ayurvedic diet, but there are a few books and people you can look into if youre interested in learning more.

A few books to have on your radar:

The Ayurvedic Institute, which is considered the leading Ayurvedic school in the west, also regularly offers up tips on Instagram. Looking for grammable recipes? Nutritionist Rahi Rajput has got you covered.

The Ayurvedic diet recommends honoring your bodys individual needs, and that can be a good thing. Under the Ayurvedic diet, you shouldnt feel like you have to do the same thing as everyone else. I really appreciate that, Cording notes.

Being more mindful of how much you eat and how quickly you eat could also help with weight loss. And some research backs this up. A review in the International Journal of Obesity showed that following Ayurvedic principles resulted in clinically significant weight loss compared to a placebo. Additionally, an Ayurvedic and yoga-based lifestyle modification program was shown to be an effective method of weight management, according to a study from the University of New Mexico and the University of Arizona. Still, it's hard to say exactly what aspect of the diet leads to weight loss.

As with any diet, the way you approach it matters. You have to be mindful of going to extremes, Cording says. Meaning: While it might be great for you eat to fresh veggies because youre a Pitta, for example, only having these isnt going to help you meet your nutritional needs.

Portion sizes also matter, Cording says, and eating too much of any foodeven if its good for your doshacan make you gain weight. It's also important to recognize that your dosha is based off a self-assessment or assessment of an Ayurvedic doctornot medical testing. That means the reading might not be accurate, and many people feel they're a combination of multiple doshas.

Cording stresses the importance of paying attention to your body on this diet. If you notice that you dont feel well when you eat a particular way for your dosha, you should honor what feels good for your body and change your eating plan, she says.

Overall, Cording recommends checking out the Ayurvedic dietor some form of itif youre looking for a healthier way to approach eating. It can be a useful tool, she says.

The bottom line: Whether you subscribe to the concept of eating for your dosha or not, being more mindful of what foods you eat and how they impact your body and how you feeland tweaking your diet based on thatis definitely a good thing. If the Ayurvedic diet helps you do that, that's a win.

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1 1/2 cups whole wheat pasta, uncooked (use your favorite pasta shape)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon dried parsley

3 cups fresh vegetables, washed and chopped. Any of these vegetables will work great: carrots, celery, broccoli, green pepper, cucumber, onion and many more.

Wash hands with soap and water. Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small saucepan, make dressing by combining vinegar, water, sugar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dill weed and dried parsley. Bring to a boil then remove from heat and cool. In a large bowl, combine pasta and vegetables. Pour cooled dressing mixture over pasta and vegetables, stir well and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours before serving. Garnish the pasta salad with fresh herbs or parsley.

Serving Size is 1/6 of recipe. Per serving: 260 calories, 13g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 90mg sodium, 33g total carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 4g protein

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We all know that what goes in, must come out. So, its a no-brainer that what you eat has a direct effect on your bowels. Switching up your diet or eating something new can impact how frequent and how often you have to go number two, and its important to talk about it.

I definitely think it should be less of a taboo to talk about our poop. There are some changes that can occur with our stools which may be an indication of something more sinister going on, Isa Robinson, a Registered Associate Nutritionist said. Talking about these things means people may be more likely to visit their GP and have the necessary investigations carried out earlier.

So, how can you prepare for changes in your bowel movements based on a new diet or healthy eating plan? Weve compiled a few of the most popular diets right now (with the knowledge that fad diets and diet culture have a host of problems) and asked professionals to weigh in with their thoughts.

The Mediterranean diet was introduced in the 1960s after scientists linked longer life spans in Mediterranean countries to their daily diet. They concluded that individuals living in countries like Greece and Italy consumed a diet primarily of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and very little red meat and dairy products. In other words, a diet high in soluble fibers.

Soluble fiber is found in nuts, seeds, oats, peas, beans, and fruits, like apples and pears. Soluble fiber helps keep your poop soft, but still formed, Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, nutrition and wellness expert with a virtual counseling practice in New York City said. This is what makes poop easier to pass.

Saying goodbye to meat is a great way to keep your poop regular and healthy. Because the vegetarian diet is comprised mainly of vegetables and fruits, your consumption of fiber is much higher than it would be on a carnivorous diet.

One of fibers many benefits is that it adds bulk to the stools, helping everything pass through. Fiber can provide a nice little push, Robinson said.

Just like the vegetarian diet, going vegan will improve your bowel movements and the regularity of them. And with the vegan diet going one step further and cutting out dairy and eggs, your time in the bathroom will likely be easier and quicker.

However, Robinson does point out that eating a regular balanced diet is crucial, especially when consuming a diet that restricts many foods: By balanced meals, Im usually talking about including three macronutrient proteins, carbohydrates, fat and some fruit or veggies too.

The paleo diet, also known as the caveman diet, lets you consume as much meat as possible, but this is where you can get backed upfast. Meat tends to take longer to digest but Robinson says consuming a balance of fruits and vegetables with this diet, should help with constipation.

The keto diet places a high emphasis on consuming mainly protein and fat but keeping your carb intake below 40 grams per day. But this is where you run into a little more trouble.

Since the keto diet drastically eliminates carbohydrates, its very difficult to hit your fiber targets and therefore, may be hard to maintain regular bowel movements, Cassetty said. Expect infrequent and liquid poops. And since the keto diet eliminates so many plant foods that provide substances related to gut health, keto dieters often complain of constipation.

Whatever diet you choose, nutritionists agree that its important to remember to consume a healthy balance of fiber-packed foods.

Most Americans dont hit the daily fiber targets of 25-38 grams per day. If youre not regularly consuming this amount from a range of sources you might become constipated, which can be uncomfortable, Cassetty said. For people with IBS either accompanied by diarrhea or constipation diet can be a trigger. In this instance, understanding the foods that trigger your symptoms can be life changing.

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Choripan Argentine Grill is among an increasing number of restaurants in central Ohio offering South American cuisine.

The restaurant, which replaces Tweeters Chicken Crib at 5927 Karric Square Drive in Dublin, serves choripan sandwiches, a grilled steak platter, empanadas and chimichurri wings.

But what Choripan does not have is important: It is free of gluten, grains, soy and sugar, per the dietary restrictions of chef and owner Joel Linik.

"There are so many people with celiac (disease) and grain sensitivity," he said.

Linik makes his food from scratch using natural ingredients and Ohio meats and poultry.

The menu features platters, sandwiches, salsas, appetizers, soups and salads. Most dishes cost $5 to $13.

The restaurant accommodates keto, paleo and primal diets, said Linik, a self-described primal health coach.

Linik makes his bread, as well as the noodles for the restaurant's chicken noodle soup. He creates chorizo -- featured in the choripan sandwiches -- with a mix of beef and pork and smokes his own bacon, which first is brined in kombucha.

"I make the plates look good," said Linik, a native of Argentina and trained chef who said he worked with master chef Hartmut Handke of Handke's Cuisine, now closed, from 1998 to 2002.

Linik said he changed his diet in 2009, when he was diagnosed with high blood pressure and prediabetes.

Linik said he was determined to beat the diagnoses without medications, so he completely overhauled his diet, which improved his blood pressure and blood-sugar levels.

He emphasizes the importance of animal proteins in one's diet.

"I am not a vegan," he said. "I strongly believe it's very hard being healthful being a vegan."

Choripan's hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays. The restaurant is closed Mondays.

For more information, call 614-467-9288.

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Village Taco, yet another vegan destination in central Ohio, has opened in the former Tatoheads Public House, 1297 Parsons Ave. in south Columbus.

The menu includes tacos, burgers, burritos, sandwiches and salads, most of which cost $3 to $15.

"We have a pretty wide menu," said Jonny Stone, who owns the restaurant with his wife, Heidi Stone.

Jonny Stone said the restaurant's name is meant to connote a warm, neighborhood atmosphere where everyone is welcome and can indulge in freshly prepared meals made from locally sourced produce.

Village Taco is open for dinner Tuesdays through Sundays, with hours to be added when the restaurant is fully staffed, he said.

The trend of Chinese hot noodle soups doesn't appear to be cooling in Columbus.

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Yun Nan Crossing Bridge Noodle has replaced Thai Mango Asian Bistro at 2548 Bethel Road in the Carriage Place Shopping Center in northwest Columbus.

Owner Leon Zhu said the menu offers 10 styles of homemade broth containing rice noodles, served in stone bowls to retain the heat. Customers choose raw produce and proteins, which they dip in the soup to cook, he said.

Most individual servings are $11.

"We emphasize the soup base," Zhu said. "We make our soups every day."

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Papa Giorgio's is replacing Pizza Primo at 5216 Bethel Center Mall in northwest Columbus.

Owner Jim Douglas said the pizzeria will specialize in East Coast-style pies -- whole and by the slice -- made with tomatoes from Stanislaus Food Products, cheese from the Grande Cheese Co. and pepperoni from the Ezzo Sausage Co. Dough is made in-house daily.

"Everything we use is quality," Douglas said. "This is going to be a real cut above other pizzas."

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