Search Weight Loss Topics:

Page 202«..1020..201202203204..210220..»

Home » Diet » Page 202

Diet is strongly linked to longevity. Leading health experts state that people who ate 20 percent more healthy foods over the course of 12 years, decreased their risk of early death by up to 17 percent. A certain diet incorporates foods commonly eaten by people in Nordic countries with several studies showing that eating this way may cause weight loss and improve health markers.

The Nordic diet is a way of eating that focuses on locally sourced foods in the Nordic countries including Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland.

The Nordic diet was created in 2004 by a group of nutritionists, scientists and chefs.

Compared to an average Western diet, the Nordic diet contains less sugar and fat but twice the fibre and seafood.

DONT MISS

What to eat on the Nordic diet?

The Nordic diet is very similar to the Mediterranean diet, however, the biggest difference is that it emphasises canola oil instead of extra virgin olive oil.

The diet emphasises traditional, sustainable and locally sourced foods with a heavy focus on those considered healthy.

The main principles of the diet includes eating often with foods such as fruits, berries, vegetables, legumes, potatoes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, rye bread and sea foods. Eat in moderation, rarely eat red meat and animal fat and dont eat sugar-sweetened beverages, added sugars, processed meats, food additives and refined fast foods.

View original post here:
How to live longer: Best diet to increase life expectancy - foods to eat and avoid - Express

Amla health benefits: Indian gooseberry or amla is loaded with vitamin C and many other essential nutrients. You can fight many health issues just by adding amla to your diet. Here are some health benefits of amla that you must know.

Amla health benefits: You can fight skin issues by adding amla to your diet

Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry is loaded with health benefits. Ayurveda suggests the use of amla because of the multiple health benefits and medicinal properties that the fruit offers. Amla is in season in winter and can be included in your daily diet. Amla is a versatile fruit and can be included in your diet in multiple ways. You can consume it in the form of amla juice, amla candy and amla murabba. Read below to know amazing health benefits of amla.

Amla is a power-packed source of vitamin c. Vitamin chelps you boost immunity. During the winter season, you are more likely to catch cold, cough or fever. Adding amla to your diet will support a strong immune system and help you keep these health issues at bay.

Amla can boost immunity which can help you fight cold, cough and feverPhoto Credit: iStock

Amla can be a part of your diabetes diet. It can help in controlling blood sugar levels naturally. Many studies have also highlighted the use of amla for controlling diabetes. With other precautions and a healthy diet, you can manage healthy blood sugar levels with amla.

Also read:Amazing Health Benefits Of Amla You Must Know; Learn Different Methods To Use Amla

Poor cholesterol levels should not be ignored. Bad cholesterol levels can increase the risk of heart diseases and affect your health in various ways. You must follow a healthy and lifestyle to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Amla can help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

Also read:High Cholesterol: Health Issues Linked With High Cholesterol And Ways To Control It

Amla is good for your skin and hair. Amla is loaded with vitamin cand other properties which can boost skin health and also promote hair health. You can prepare face packs or hair masks with amla powder. Adding amla to your diet will also benefit your hair and skin.

Amla can help you achieve healthy and glowing skinPhoto Credit: iStock

Alma can also help in weight loss as it can boost metabolism. It also boosts digestion. Amla is rich in fiber which helps in flushing toxins from the system effectively keeps the gut healthy. Amla juice is quite popular for weight loss. Around two tablespoons of amla juice can be added to your diet for weight loss.

Also read:Weight Loss: This Juice Should Be A Part Of Weight Loss Diet; Here's Is The Right Method To Consume

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.

DoctorNDTV is the one stop site for all your health needs providing the most credible health information, health news and tips with expert advice on healthy living, diet plans, informative videos etc. You can get the most relevant and accurate info you need about health problems like diabetes, cancer, pregnancy, HIV and AIDS, weight loss and many other lifestyle diseases. We have a panel of over 350 experts who help us develop content by giving their valuable inputs and bringing to us the latest in the world of healthcare.

Read the original:
Amla Health Benefits: 5 Reasons Why Amla Should Be A Part Of Your Winter Diet - Doctor NDTV

Restricted diets are more likely to feel lonely when they can't share in what others are eating, researchers have found.

A recent study reveals that people with restricted diets are more likely to feel lonely

Holiday celebrations often revolve around eating, but people with restricted diets are more likely to feel lonely when they can't share in what others are eating, researchers have found.

Across seven studies and controlled experiments, the findings, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, found that food restrictions predicted loneliness among both children and adults.

"Despite being physically present with others, having a food restriction leaves people feeling left out because they are not able to take part in bonding over the meal," said study lead author Kaitlin Woolley," Assistant Professor at Cornell University in the US.

For example, in one experiment, assigning unrestricted individuals to experience a food restriction increased reported feelings of loneliness. That suggests such feelings are not driven by non-food issues or limited to picky eaters.

"We can strip that away and show that assigning someone to a restriction or not can have implications for their feeling of inclusion in the group meal," she said.

According to the researchers, further evidence came from a survey of observers of the Jewish holiday of Passover.

When reminded during the holiday of the leavened foods they couldn't enjoy with others, participants' loneliness increased.

Further evidence came from a survey of observers of the Jewish holiday of Passover. When reminded during the holiday of the leavened foods they couldn't enjoy with others, participants' loneliness increased.

Yet, within their own similarly restricted group, they felt a stronger bond. But when restricted from sharing in the meal, people suffer "food worries," said the researcher.

They fret about what they can eat and how others might judge them for not fitting in.

Those worries generated a degree of loneliness comparable to that reported by unmarried or low-income adults, and stronger than that experienced by school children who were not native English speakers, according to the research.

Compared with non-restricted individuals, having a restriction increased reported loneliness by 19 per cent. People felt lonelier regardless of how severe their restriction was, or whether their restriction was imposed or voluntary.

To date, Woolley said, children have been the primary focus of research on the effects of food restrictions.

A nationally representative survey she analysed from the Centers for Disease Control did not track the issue among adults.

But increasingly, Woolley said, food restrictions are being carried into adulthood, or adults are choosing restricted diets such as gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan for health or ethical reasons.

"Up to 30 per cent of all participants in the research deal with restrictions, Woolley said.

(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

Go here to see the original:
People With Restricted Diets More Likely To Feel Lonely - Doctor NDTV

A vegan diet is generally healthy, low in cholesterol and protective of heart disease, but its followers must take vitamin B12 supplements or risk a condition that causes permanent numbness in their hands and feet, experts say.

Most people get their vitamin B12 from milk, but the plant-based substitutes do not have high enough levels to protect adults and children from peripheral neuropathy, which is irreversible.

Young festival-goers on a vegan diet may be at particular risk. Kids these days inhale laughing gas, said Tom Sanders, professor emeritus of nutrition and dietetics at Kings College London. That can actively cause vitamin D deficiency. There is a danger of young people going vegan, not having B12 and it could tip the balance to them getting a serious neuropathy.

It could easily be remedied by the manufacturers of plant-based milks, he said. Levels should be higher in plant milks than they are at the moment. If they were three times higher, there wouldnt be a problem.

Internet claims that vegans do not need extra B12 were not evidence-based, he said. Im concerned that many people think it is a myth, said Sanders. Gorillas eat a vegan diet, but B12 is produced in the colon and they probably dont wash their hands, he said, so end up ingesting it. The Jains in India eat a vegan diet, but, he said, all the Jain doctors I know have B12 injections.

Studies have shown that B12 levels in vegans are about a third of what is needed. Other aspects of the vegan diet are healthy but, said Sanders, B12 is the one thing we are concerned about. There is particular worry about children. In one case, a baby who was breastfed by a mother who was B12 deficient ended up with neuropathy.

Sanders and Tim Key, professor of epidemiology and deputy director of the Cancer Epidemiology unit at Oxford University, have both researched the health of those who eat a vegan diet for many years. Key is himself a vegan and takes vitamin B12 tablets regularly.

Key said there was limited data available. The Epic study based at Oxford follows about 2,000 people. Together with a study in California, there is data on about 10,000 people in total. Its not enough. We dont have precise estimates of long term health in vegans, said Key.

But what they have been able to observe so far is that people eating vegan diets tend not to be overweight if anything, some are very thin and may have problems in older age when weight loss becomes an issue. They have low rates of type 2 diabetes and diverticular disease of the colon. They have low cholesterol and low rates of heart disease and they may have lower cancer rates.

However, bone fractures are about 30 per cent higher as a result of lower bone density. That might have something to do with calcium and possibly even B12, said Key. They may also have higher rates of hemorrhagic stroke.

A vegan diet that is high in fruit and vegetables and pulses is likely to be healthy, but vegans can still overdo the biscuits, confectionery, cakes, chips and beer, said the scientists, and some meat substitutes, such as vegan sausages, are high in salt.

So far, there is no evidence that vegans live longer. There is no significant difference in total mortality between vegans and meat eaters, said Key. Guardian

Read more:
Vegan diet carries risk of permanent numbness in hands and feet - The Irish Times

When will the Government Street Project be completed?

"It's on schedule for late 2020, weather dependent and if there are no unforeseen delays," says Rodney Mallett, a spokesman for the state Department of Transportation and Development.

The project involves reducing a 4.2-mile stretch of Government Street from four lanes to three, with one lane in each direction and a center turn lane from East Boulevard to Lobdell Avenue. The most heavily trafficked stretch from North Foster Drive to Jefferson Highway will keep two eastbound lanes, have one westbound lane and include either a left turn lane or a two-way left turn lane.

The project will also substitute a roundabout for the traffic lights at the Government Street, Lobdell Avenue and Independence Park intersection, and add sidewalks and bike paths to Government Street.

The project will cost $11.7 million: Federal safety funds of $5.4 million; city-parish road transfer credits of $4.2 million; state funding of $1.1 million; and $1 million through the Americans with Disabilities Act.

With the almost constant flow of traffic on Bluebonnet Boulevard, shouldn't there be a traffic light in front of the Post Office and the Surgical Speciality Center? This is a dangerous intersection with too many things going on. In addition to cars exiting the Center and the Post Office, there are cars turning left and making U-turns. No U-turns are allowed at the less busy intersections a block or so up and down. Why here at this very busy spot? Is there any solution planned to ease this traffic problem?

P.S. U-turns shouldn't be allowed at the light on Bluebonnet and North Oak Hills either.

Brendan Rush, a spokesman for the state Department of Transportation and Development, says, "Our Traffic Engineering Section has looked at this location. Neither the Post Office nor the Surgical Specialty Center has the a volume of cars requiring the installation of a traffic signal at this intersection.

"As for the U-turn issue, generally U-turns are allowed at intersections and median openings where left turn lanes are present and the turn is not hindered by geometry nor a competing signalized protected movement."

Meanwhile, Ingolf Partenheimer, chief traffic engineer for the city-parish, says they'll take another look at the matter once that section of Bluebonnet comer under the control of the city-parish. "The switch-over is imminent," he says.

Success! An email has been sent with a link to confirm list signup.

Error! There was an error processing your request.

Follow this link:
Ask The Advocate: Government Street road diet; Bluebonnet traffic blues - The Advocate

The newly-formed group of low-carb diet advocates pointed to a large and growing body of scientific research that demonstrates how carbohydrate restriction is a safe and effective dietary strategy to prevent and even reverse chronic diet-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure.

According to the 2014 meta analysis cited by LCAN, among 59 eligible articles reporting 48 unique randomized trials (including 7,286 individuals) and compared with no diet, the largest weight loss was associated with low-carbohydrate diets.

Currently, theDGA does not include a low-carb diet plan. Members of LCAN have said that current dietary guidelines do not apply to most Americans and that a variety of dietary options should be presented to Americans.

One size does not fit all. If there is anything we've learned over the last four years, it's that the low-carb approach should be a viable option," said Dr. Eric Westman, Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke University.

LCAN plans to launch a grassroots campaign in the coming months to urge leaders at USDA and HHS to ensure that a properly defined low-carb diet is included in the DGA to provide a dietary option for the majority of Americans who suffer from diet-related, chronic diseases.

According to Dr. Charles Cavo, co-founder and chief medical officer of Pounds Transformation in West Hartford, Connecticut, USDA and HHS officials have definedlow-carb inaccurately in the their scientific reviews.

Theyve defined the diet as having a carbohydrate intake of <45% or less of overall daily calories, while leading experts in the field define a low-carb diet as <25% or less, noted Dr. Cavo, which translates to 51-130 grams/day.

More extreme carbohydrate restrictive nutrition plans such as the ketogenic diet recommend that less 10% of overall daily calories come from carbohydrates.

LCAN defines a low-carb diet as reducing carbohydrate intake to below 25% of total calories, which can benefit most individuals especially those who are overweight or obese or people

with pre-diabetes/diabetes, fatty liver disease, high blood pressure, and unfavorable blood lipids that contribute to heart disease, such as low HDL-cholesterol and high triglycerides (fatty acids in the blood).

Essentially, according to LCAN's website, its general definition of a low carb diet looks similar to an inverted version of the current USDA-HHS dietary guidelines, in which fats and protein make up the base of the pyramid.

If the government has any responsibility to give advice on nutrition it should be focused on those who have a medical condition which is impacted by nutrition and provide evidence-based nutrition solutions, one being a low-carb diet. This diet is highly effective to prevent and treat diet-related illnesses and has decades of evidence to support it, said Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, professor of family medicine at West Virginia University.

The rise in popularity of low-carb diets such as going keto or simply a general avoidance of carbohydrates is a prevalent consumer trend. However, is this cautionary tale unfairly demonizing all sources of carbohydrates, even one from whole food sources?

Dr. Dana Ryan, Herbalife Nutritions director of sports performance and education told this publication that carbs have their place in the American diet, in balance with other macronutrients such as protein and fats.

Weve gotten to the point where weve demonized carbohydrates without adequate education that I think in a way is really hurting us.

We really go back to this notion of balance, rather than there be one macronutrient thats superior to the rest, said Dr. Ryan.

Dr. Ryan also noted that consumer education is needed around the source of cabrohydrates (e.g. carbs from whole grains and fruit vs. refined flours and sugar).

See the original post:
Coalition pushes for 'low-carb' diet to be added to 2020 Dietary Guidelines - FoodNavigator-USA.com

Gibson produced the original short scale ES-350TDN from 1955 to 1963, and then made a full-scale version from 77 to 81. The companion amp is a 1961 Gibson GA-20T Ranger.

After running into session guitarists Hank Garland and Billy Byrd at a Nashville disc jockey convention in 1955, Gibson developed a line of thin-bodied electric guitars using input from the two musicians. The guitars were marketed to players who wanted a smaller, more comfortable instrument, without the weight of a solidbody.

TDN, by the way, stands for thinline, double-pickup, neutral finish.

Gibsons initial thinline series of the mid 50s was made up of three guitars: the Byrdland, the mid-priced ES-350T, and the economy ES-225T. The high-end Byrdland was designed with contributions from Garland and Byrd, and its handle was obviously a combination of the two artists last names. It was meant to be a thin L-5 CES (at 2 1/4" thick) with a shorter 23 1/2" scale neck, instead of the L-5s 25 1/2" scale.

Humbuckers replaced the ES-350TDNs initial double-P-90 configuration in 1957, but the hardware, including the tailpiece with the guitars model number onboard, remained the same.

The ES-350T, which slimmed down the full-bodied ES-350, used the Byrdlands innovative measurements while retaining many of the 350s cosmetic and structural features. With its laminated maple top, back, and sides, the guitar was intended to be a more affordable version of the Byrdland, priced $155 cheaper in its debut year. The 1962 Gibson catalog describes other details of the ES-350T: Matching the all-around excellence of Gibson performance, this distinctive instrument has a thin, narrow, short-scale neck. The choice of many professionals who acclaim these design features, which permit the use of many chords previously beyond reach. Beautifully finished arched top and back of highly figured curly maple with matching curly maple rims, ivoroid binding, and gold-plated metal parts.

The figured maple on this guitars back shows zero damage from belt rash or other blemishes, adding to its charisma.

The nicely figured, natural finish 1963 ES-350TDN featured this month has all the characteristics of the final edition of the model, before its discontinuation that year. (A full-scale version was reissued in 1978.) These include gold hardware, two humbucking pickups (which replaced P-90s as standard-issue in 1957), a deep Florentine cutaway (which replaced the rounded Venetian-style cut in 1961), a 3-piece maple neck (which replaced the original 2-piece in mid-1962), a rosewood fretboard with split parallelogram markers, and a crown-inlayed headstock. TDN, by the way, stands for thinline, double-pickup, neutral finish.

Note the GA-20T Rangers voicing dial, to the left of the headstock. Its a glorified tone control that works this way: 1, in the center, is neutral, while 5, on the left, is darkest and 5 on the right is brightest.

The 1962 Gibson price list has the natural finish ES-350T at $500. A 603 Faultless, plush-lined case was an extra $56. The current value for one in excellent, all-original condition is $7,500. The amp is a 1961 Gibson GA-20T Ranger. Two 6V6 power tubes push 16 watts through a Jensen P12R speaker. This tweed covered amp has five control knobs. The voicing dial controls the tone (1, in the center, is neutral, while 5, on the left, is darkest and 5 on the right is brightest), the volume 1 knob works for the channel with no tremolo, while volume 2 controls the tremolo channel. And, of course, depth regulates how strong the tremolo signal is and frequency manages the speed of the tremolo. The original price was $169.50. The current value is $1,000.

Sources for this article include Gibson ElectricsThe Classic Years by A.R. Duchossoir, Gibson Guitars: Ted McCartys Golden Era 1948-1966 by Gil Hembree, The Gibson Guitar From 1950: Volume 2 by Ian C. Bishop, Gibson Amplifiers 19332008: 75 Years of the Gold Tone by Wallace Marx Jr., and the 1962 Gibson catalog.

See more here:
When Gibson Put the ES-350 on a Diet - Premier Guitar

Athough eliminating is the hardest goodbye of all, low-carb diets have been the rage for quite some time now. There are a few different plans you can follow. Keto is a major one thats yielding quick, drastic weight-loss results for tons of people, and Paleo is another trendy plan. And then there are the tried-and-true low-carb classics, like the Atkins diet (this might be the first time youve heard that one in a while).

Both keto and Atkins are actually pretty similar when it comes to the amount of macronutrients (fat, carbs, protein) you should be consuming day to day, but what are the actual differences between the twoand which would be a better fit, nutritionally?

Of course you could just make your choice based on how much pasta youre able to eat, but nutrition experts do believe that one is a little bit better than the other for a few reasons. Two dietitiansNatalie Rizzo, MS, RD, a New York City-based registered dietitian, and Susan Piergeorge, MS, RDN, nutrition education manager for Rainbow Light and Natural Vitality CALMgive the lowdown on these high-fat, high-protein, low-carb eating styles. Their verdict, ahead.

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-protein, and low-carbohydrate diet that was originally developed to treat epilepsy, explains Piergeorge. Thats right, historically, it wasnt prescribed for extreme weight loss but to reduce blood sugaryou can hardly have any sugar on the dietwhich during the 1920s was thought to lower the risk of seizures. Now, the diet is a huge trend for weight loss as well as treating type 2 diabetes, Piergeorge adds.

Heres the basic formula: Fat accounts for 70 to 95 percent of the keto diet, while protein makes up 5 to 20 percent, and carbohydrates just 5 to 10 percent of what youre eating. It tends to bring on dramatic weight loss because youre consuming less than 50 grams of carbs a day on keto, ideally.

At this ratio, the body starts to burn fat. Once the bodys glucose stores become depleted, ketone bodies are produced (these are products of fatty acid oxidation in the liver) and provide an alternate source of energy, Piergeorge explains. Basically, fat, instead of sugar from carbs, becomes your bodys main energy sourceand when you're burning fat, you lose weight.

Once you read this, you may be tempted to devour an entire charcuterie platter. But the focus really is on healthy fats and lean meats, and supplementing those with fruits and vegetables in moderate amounts, since those are technically considered carbs.

Keto-friendly foods:

Foods to avoid on keto:

There are some potential health benefits you could experience by going keto. At the same time, the diet can have side effects, as explained below.

Health benefits of keto:

Cons of keto:

Well, if youre trying to lose weight and have tried many other avenues to do so, eating keto may be effective. If youre diabetic or pre-diabetic, it may also help lower your blood sugar since youre cutting out all that sugar.

And, Rizzo adds, it could be a fit for some athletes, too. Certain elements of the keto diet, like the emphasis on healthy fats and protein, is a good recommendation for active individuals who put a lot of wear and tear on their muscles and need more calories, Rizzo says. You have to make sure the fats you choose are healthy, omega-3-rich fats instead of saturated fats, and that you're choosing lean sources of protein.

Remember that before making a major lifestyle change, though, its best to check it out with your medical professional first. You dont want to end up feeling worse after making this dietary switch instead of better.

Though the Atkins diet basically peaked in the late 90s (didnt we all?), it was actually developed much earlier by Robert C. Atkins, a doctor who published his first book, Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution, in 1972, and then his most popular bestseller, Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, in 1995. Dr. Atkins intended on it being a way to cut carbs, of course, and reduce high blood pressure.

Basically, with Atkins, you generally have two paths you can choose from: Atkins 20 and Atkins 40, based on the grams of carbs you should be eating per day. Its also low in carbs, higher in fat, and higher in protein, which ideally should prompt the body to burn fat.

If youre trying to shave off more than 40 pounds, youd eat about 60 to 70 percent fat, 20 to 30 percent protein, and 5 to 10 percent carbs on Atkins 20 (youre allowed 20 grams of carbs a day), Rizzo explains.

If you would like to lose less than 40 pounds, go with Atkins 40. It consists of 55 to 65 percent fat, 20 to 30 percent protein, and 10 to 15 percent carbs. Youre allowed 40 grams of carbs per day, which is a bit easier when youre tallying up macros. Theres also Atkins 100, which is a slightly simpler plan that allows for 100 grams of carbs per day.

Like keto, Atkins focuses on lean protein, as well as healthy fats. Depending on the plan individuals follow, the plan emphasizes consuming protein at least three times per day in four to six ounce portions including meat, seafood, poultry and eggs, Piergeorge explains. Fats are encouraged, you want at least 3 tablespoons per day in the form of butter, mayonnaise, or olive or other vegetable oils, she adds.

Atkins-friendly foods:

Foods to avoid or limit on the Atkins diet:

Just like keto, there are potential health benefits of the Atkins diet, as well as side effect you should be aware of before you try it.

Health benefits of Atkins:

Cons of Atkins:

Like keto, it may help an individual drop some serious pounds if its done the right way. And it can help lower your blood sugar if you have type 2 diabetes or are pre-diabetic.

Also, counting macros can be a good way to really boost awareness of what youre putting in your body, especially if you are an athlete and want to make sure youre fueling properly for training. But, Piergeorge argues, a highly restrictive diet doesnt work for everyone, and you should consult a doctor or nutritionist before beginning this strict regimen.

Keto and Atkins may seem like the same thing when it comes to eating more fat and protein and less carbs and sugar, but there are some nuances you should keep in mind.

Keto and Atkins similarities:

Keto and Atkins differences:

Both keto and Atkins are highly restrictive diets, the experts point out, so it may be difficult to sustain these major lifestyle changes and cut out carbs for a long period of time.

Keto becomes tricky because it can be an unhealthy diet if you dont do it correctly, and consume too many unhealthy fats (were talking cured meats instead of avocado). I wouldnt necessarily recommend the keto diet because it has such a high percentage of fat and a low percentage of carbs. Its unsustainable in the long run, and there is too much of a tendency to eat a lot more saturated fat than you need, Rizzo says.

If she *had* to choose between these two highly restrictive eating regimens, shed choose Atkins because it allows for more carbs (in the form of fruits, veggies, and whole grains) and ultimately more leeway in your eating and more balance in your diet.

Atkins also gives you more wiggle room because you can choose the 20, 40, or 100 option for allotment of grams of carbs per day. That way, you can introduce a little more pasta into the mix if thats how you want to roll.

But its ultimately your decisionyoull be making the dietary changes so they have to fit with your lifestyle and make you feel happy and healthy. Changing your diet (and especially eliminating the majority of carbs from your diet) is not easy, and may take some trial and error, so its important to thoroughly research all of your options.

Read more here:
Atkins Vs. Keto: Differences Between The Diets, According To RDs - Women's Health

FROM kombucha to hemp seeds - 2019 was full of weird and wonderful diet trends.

And it seems as though 2020 isn't going to be any different with droves of trendy and alternative foods emerging.

1

Helen Bond, registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the British Dietetic Association, has revealed there will be a continued focus on plant-based food.

And things like freekeh, banana flour and turmeric are bound to fill menus and plates when the new year comes round.

Here, she takes us through each of the key diet trends she predicts will take 2020 by storm...

Lesser known grains such as freekeh and teff are set to fill people's plates in 2020 - as slimmers find other ways to replace carby-food.

Helen says: "Theres never been a trendier way to fill the healthy carb spot on your plate than with unusual grains.

"People will go wild with rice and nutrient-packed grains like freekeh, barley, spelt, bulgar wheat, quinoa, wholewheat couscous, teff, and buckwheat."

Move over kale, nudge over spinach, this'cabbage turnip' is set to become the new green leafy veg of 2020.

It looks something like a Sputnik in vegetable form and the mild, sweet flavour is somewhere between a turnip and a waterchestnut, with a crisp, crunchy texture.

Helen says: "Full of vitamin C and gut healthy fibre and hugely versatile to add to your menu - you can steam kohlrabi, boil it, chop it into a stir-fry or eat it raw grated in a salad."

There is set to be a drive for innovative plant-based replacements for grains and an increased interest in alternative flours made from fruit and veg.

In particular, Helen says to look out for banana flour and coconut flour in supermarkets.

She adds: "The organic movement isnt slowing down, and in 2020 increasing numbers of health-conscious consumers will continue to rebuff food and drink that contains too many additives, and instead embrace natural ingredients and premium organic products."

Cauliflower had a good year this year with cauliflower pizza bases and steaks, and cauli rice, but next year, its all about Caulini.

Caulilinis stalks are more tender and, as a whole, tastes sweeter than your typical cauliflower.

Helen says: "Sweet and slightly nutty in flavour and visually appealing on your plate, as its long stem turns bright green when cooked, while the florets stay light."

There has been a significant rise in health conscious millennials, with a study recently revealing they consume just five units of alcohol a week.

This means there will be more and more non-alcoholic drinks introduced into the market.

Helen says: "Non-alcohol drinks are set to generate some serious thirst in 2020, with wellness-obsessed millennials ditching boozy nights and enjoying more non-alcoholic spirits, cocktails and sparkling quenchers with interesting flavours, like kombucha and botanical mixers."

In the past two years, the UK has launched more vegan products than any other nation - and this is set to continue well into 2020.

"Vegetarian and vegan are likely to maintain their position as the biggest nutrition buzzwords next year", Helen says.

"People will be tapping into in-vogue plant-based choices, such as meat-free burgers and sausages, bean casseroles, lentil shepherds pie, mushroom bolognaise and vegetable curries."

There are growing concerns about the impact of food miles on the environment.

This means people will be looking for food that has come from a nearby farmer, fishmonger, or any other fresh produce creator.

Helen says: "Growing concerns about the impact of food miles on the environment means that eco-conscious diners now want localism to their food with dishes created with ingredients sourced locally, without packaging and taking advantage of seasonal produce."

More and more people will be embracing plant-based protein in 2020 - meaning supermarkets will be full of pulses.

Helen says: "Edible seeds that grow in a pod andinclude, among others, lentils, baked beans, chick peas, black eyed peas, red kidney beans and fava beans are what its all about.

"Theyre little nutrient powerhouses that count as one of your five-a-day, pack a hearty fibre punch, and are friendly on the planet."

Buddha bowls colourful bowls usually composed of vegetables, healthy grains, and protein are one of2020's top emerging food trends.

"Hearty, healthy, moreish, packed with nutrients and oh-so-hip, Buddha bowls are making lunchtime salads exciting again", Helen says.

"Essentially made from colourful veggies, lean protein, whole grains, and a tasty sauce, but theyre endlessly customisable."

Turmeric is the flavour of the moment - with even Starbucks launching its own drink with the spice in it recently.

It's a spice in Indian food taken from the plants underground stems and it's anti-inflammatory properties are said to reduce the risk of cancer, treat brain disorders, improve memory and boost immune systems.

And shelves are set to be brimming with it in 2020 - with droves of celebrities and health experts touting it.

TOP TRUMPS Low carb vs keto diet - experts reveal which helps you shed pounds faster

SKINNY LATTE Caffeine can offset your bad diet and help you shed pounds

AISLE SAY! 51st man sheds 33st in a bid to find love - and is now getting married

Baby gains Myleene Klass reveals shes lost 3 stone since giving birth after putting on 5

MYTH BUSTING Carbs are the enemy and other diet myths most Brits believe

BEEF UP Veggies suffer with WORSE hangovers than meat eaters, scientists discover

FOOD FOR THOUGHT The 7 reasons youre always hungry & how to curb cravings in just an hour

NO WEIGH Mum left sobbing after not fitting size 20 sheds 6st without stepping foot in gym

JUST THE VEGANNING Vegans who avoid all animal products at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency

"This bright orange spice is preparing to climb to the top spice spot in 2020", Helen says.

"And with its reputed anti-inflammatory properties, why not add a little extra vibrancy into your soups, roast potatoes, rice or even eggs."

It comes after it was revealed that turmeric may be "just as effective as medicine" in treating sports injuries.

Visit link:
Diet trends predicted to take 2020 by storm from freekeh to banana flour - The Sun

A vegan couple in Florida were formally charged this week with first degree murder charges in the death of their 18-month-old son, who died of extreme malnutrition in September, weighing only 17 pounds.

Ryan Patrick OLeary, 30, and Sheila OLeary, 35, were also indicted in Lee county for aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter, child abuse, and two counts of child neglect, the Fort Myers News-Press reported.

The OLearys told investigators their children eat a raw food diet which largely consists of mangoes, rambutans, bananas, and avocados, and that the toddler hadnt eaten in a week and was only breastfeeding.

How do you protect your children from predators? Join Nancy Grace and a team of world-class experts for the online course Justice Nation: Crime Stops Here.

The indictment includes three other children the couples surviving children, ages 3 and 5, and Sheila OLearys daughter with a different father, age 11 State Attorney Amira Fox said.

The evidence and crime scene in this case are gut-wrenching. These are images as a mother and state attorney I will not be able to forget, Fox said at a news conference.

Citing a Cape Coral probable cause statement, the News-Press reported that an autopsy confirmed that the toddler died from complications of malnutrition, including microsteatosis of the liver an abnormal retention of fat in cells and slight swelling his of hands, feet, and lower legs.

Sheila OLeary called for help on September 27 after finding her son unresponsive and cold at the couples Cape Coral home. The toddler was pronounced dead at the scene, as CrimeOnline previously reported.

The parents told investigators they thought the boy was not eating because he was teething.

The night before his death, Sheila OLeary reportedly told investigators she noticed her son was having difficulty breathing while breastfeeding him. The couple allegedly went to sleep instead of getting their ailing son medical attention. The mother also said that her deceased son was born at home and had never seen a doctor. While she claimed her other children were homeschooled, police determined that they were not enrolled in an approved program.

The couples two surviving children were reportedly also severely malnourished. The older child reportedly appeared to be the healthiest of the three children. Police wrote in their report that the girl stays with her biological father for two weeks every couple of months, possibly explaining her healthier appearance. According to the News-Press, the girl was placed in her biological fathers custody in 2009 because she failed to thrive in Sheila OLearys care.

The two younger children were extremely small for their age and were a pale, yellowish color, the police report said, according to the Cape Coral Daily Breeze, which said one of the children also had blackened teeth indicating dental decay.

The OLearys are scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

For the latest true crime and justice news,subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. Listen to the latest episode:

Join Nancy Grace for her new online video series designed to help you protect what you love most your children.

[Featured image: Sheila and Ryan OLeary/Lee County Sheriffs Office]

Read more from the original source:
Florida couple starved toddler with vegan diet: Grand jury - CrimeOnline

Page 202«..1020..201202203204..210220..»

Home » Diet » Page 202