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A 7-month-old baby died when his health-food nut parents fed him a diet of quinoa milk and other gluten-free, lactose-free dairy alternatives, according to reports.

The boys mom and dad diagnosed him with food allergies but didnt actually consult a doctor even after the tot started gasping for air in his final days, Belgian prosecutors say.

The parents determined their own diagnosis that their child was gluten intolerant and had a lactose allergy, the lawyers told a courtroom, per The Independent.

Not a single doctor had a dossier about Lucas and child protection services did not know about them.

The boy, who was only identified by his first name, Lucas was just 9.47 pounds when he died in 2014 half the size of the average baby his age, the paper reports.

An autopsy found he had a completely empty stomach when he eventually succumbed to dehydration and malnutrition, and a prayer card was also found tucked into his diaper, according to the Daily Mail.

The parents, identified as Peter S, 34, and Sandrina V, 30, first took their dying son to a homeopathic doctor, who urged them to go to a real hospital, the paper reports.

The hippies run a natural food store, and claimed they never noticed anything wrong with their tiny tot.

Sometimes he gained a little weight, sometimes he lost a little. We never wished for the death of our son, Sandrina said, per the Independent.

In addition to quinoa milk, they also fed him oat milk, rice milk, buckwheat milk, and semolina milk from their store, according to the parents lawyer.

Lucas had an eating disorder. He got cramps when he was fed with a bottle and his parents tried out alternatives, said their attorney Karine Van Meirvenne.

The parents are both facing sentences of up to 18 months for contributing to Lucass death.

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Psoriasis is complex to treat.

In fact, Physician Paul Bechet once said its the antidote to a dermatologists ego (1).

Its an autoimmune disease that causes chronic pain and itching that can severely impact quality of life.

Many foods and supplements are rumored to help with psoriasis treatment. But does research support these claims?

This article examines the evidence surrounding the relationship between diet and psoriasis.

What is Psoriasis and Its Symptoms?

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes patches of skin to become inflamed and scaly.

It affects up to 4% of the worlds population (2).

Symptoms occur in flares, and include itching, pain, and skin lesions. Psoriasis may also cause pitted fingernails and toenails, as well as mouth sores.

There are six types of psoriasis. Each type causes a distinctive rash:

Plaque psoriasis.Image source.

Guttate psoriasis.Image source.

Inverse psoriasis.Image source.

Pustular psoriasis.Image source.

Erythrodermic psoriasis.Image source.

Summary: Psoriasis is a chronic condition that causes distinctive skin rashes, itching, inflammation, and pain. Symptoms occur in flares.

Psoriasis Causes

Psoriasis is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and immunological factors (3).

One large study found that a persons risk increases up to 65% if their parents have psoriasis, and up to 83% if both their parents and siblings have it (4).

Not everyone who carries the gene will develop psoriasis. However, exposure to certain environmental stimuli may increase a persons likelihood of developing the disease.

These stimuli include:

In the presence of both environmental and genetic factors, the immune system malfunctions.

T cells, which normally respond to infection and injury, are mistakenly activated as a result. These cells recruit other immune cells and trigger the release of inflammatory cytokines (13).

This causes the skin cells to die off and regenerate more quickly than they should.

Onset of psoriasis. Image source.

The same environmental factors that cause psoriasis can also lead to flares, so its best to limit exposure to them when possible.

Summary: Psoriasis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin cells. Many people carry a gene for the disease and develop it after exposure to certain environmental factors.

Diet and Psoriasis Treatment

The standard treatments for psoriasis involve topical and oral medications, as well as ultraviolet light therapy.

There is no scientific proof that diet is an effective treatment for psoriasis on its own.

However, patient testimonials and studies have shown certain diet strategies may help relieve psoriasis symptoms, especially when combined with traditional therapies.

The following sections will focus on foods and nutrients that affect psoriasis severity.

Achieve and Maintain a Healthy Body Weight

Overweight (in a clinical setting) is characterized by a body mass index (BMI) greater than 24.9.

A BMI greater than 29.9 is classified as obese.

Many studies have found a possible link between obesity and psoriasis.

In one long-term study of more than 67,000 females (14):

Even weight gain of just 10 pounds (4.5 kg) appears to increase risk by up to 8%, regardless of BMI classification (15).

In addition to risk, obesity is also linked to disease severity. This is likely because excessive fat tissue increases production of inflammatory cytokines, which contribute to inflammation and lesions in psoriasis (16, 17).

It makes sense then that studies have shown that calorie restriction paired with medication is more effective in reducing psoriasis symptoms than medication alone (18).

Notably, most studies on obesity and psoriasis are observational. This means that researchers arent exactly sure if obesity causes the disease or vice versa.

In any case, psoriasis is linked with several other heart disease risk factors, including high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Weight loss can reduce heart disease risk for people who are overweight or obese, so it makes sense to maintain a healthy weight (17).

You can calculate your BMI here.

Summary: Those who are very overweight are more likely to have psoriasis, although researchers arent sure if obesity causes it directly. Maintaining a healthy bodyweight also lowers risk of heart disease which is more common in psoriasis patients.

The Autoimmune Protocol, Gluten, and Alcohol

The autoimmune protocol (AIP) is a diet that eliminates gluten, soy, dairy, legumes, grains, added sugars, nightshades, and alcohol for at least 30 days.

The goal is to identify foods that trigger undesirable autoimmune reactions.

Theres a strong link between psoriasis and other autoimmune diseases. In one large study, those with psoriasis had higher rates of 14 different autoimmune disease than the general population (19).

Patient testimonials suggest that the AIP is helpful for many conditions, including psoriasis.

There have been no clinical trials on the AIP, so theres no scientific evidence to support it. But certain foods eliminated in the AIPincluding gluten and alcoholhave been reported to worsen psoriasis symptoms.

Some small studies have shown a gluten-free diet to improve psoriasis symptoms, but only in those with antibodies against gliadin (a protein found in gluten). These antibodies would be seen in those with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (20).

Although other studies found no benefits at all, so its all quite unclear at this stage (19).

A stronger link has been suggested between alcohol intake and psoriasis severity.

One review of 28 studies found that alcohol is likely a risk factor for developing psoriasis, and that those with the disease drink more than healthy adults (11).

Its best to avoid alcohol if you have psoriasis, or a strong family history of it.

Summary: Patient testimonials suggest that the autoimmune protocol may help with psoriasis, but this hasnt been formally studied. You should definitely avoid alcohol and potentially gluten too if you are sensitive.

Anti-Inflammatory and Mediterranean Diets

A Western diet high in fat, sodium, and added sugars has been linked to inflammation and autoimmune disease (21).

For this reason a so-called anti-inflammatory diet may ease psoriasis symptoms.

Theres no universal definition for anti-inflammatory diet, but it generally refers to a style of eating that (22, 23, 24):

An anti-inflammatory diet hasnt been studied in psoriasis specifically, but systemic inflammation is a key feature of the disease.

This diet pattern has also been shown to help with certain autoimmune diseases, so in theory and based on patient testimonials it may be beneficial (18, 25, 26).

Patient testimonials also indicate that an anti-inflammatory eating pattern is helpful for arthritis. As such, it may be useful for relieving pain and stiffness in those with psoriatic arthritis (27, 28).

The diet is similar in many ways to the Mediterranean diet, which includes fish and lean meats, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, whole grains, and legumes.

In one study, stronger adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with fewer psoriasis symptoms. Further, those with fewer symptoms ate more fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and fish and less meat (29).

More human studies are needed to know if the Mediterranean diet is beneficial for psoriasis. But given its other health benefits, such as reducing heart disease risk, it makes sense to eat this way regardless of its effects on skin (30).

Summary: Anti-inflammatory and Mediterranean diets emphasize healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. One study linked the Mediterranean diet with improved psoriasis symptoms.

Supplements for Psoriasis

Several dietary supplements have been reported tohelp with psoriasis treatment.

Fish Oil

Fish oil capsules contain the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA).

Its known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

In one literature review, 12 of 15 studies found fish oil to improve psoriasis severity (31).

The strongest evidence is in support of high-dose intravenous (IV) omega-3 infusions for plaque and guttate psoriasis. However, this isnt a typical therapy, and wouldnt be readily available to most patients (32, 33).

One small observational study found that oral fish oil supplements significantly reduced psoriasis severity and improved quality of life when paired with prescription ointment. Volunteers in this study received 640 mg of DHA plus EPA per day for eight weeks (34).

Change in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) over duration of study for fish oil plus ointment group compared to ointment only group. Lower score is better. Click to enlarge.

Larger clinical trials are needed to confirm these effects but it looks promising.

Probiotics

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that we eat.

They have been the focus of many studies recently because of the interaction between the gut microbiome and various health conditions, including psoriasis.

One study found adults with psoriasisespecially psoriatic arthritisto have less diversity in gut bacteria than healthy adults. The researchers likened the bacterial profile in psoriasis to that of inflammatory bowel disease, which often responds well to probiotics (35, 36).

In another study, 23 patients with mild to moderate plaque psoriasis received the probiotic Bifidobacterium infantis 35264 at a dose of 11010 colony forming units (CFU) per day for eight weeks.

Researchers found that most blood markers of inflammation (CRP and TNF-) were significantly lower at eight weeks (37).

Other probiotic strains havent been studied specifically in psoriasis yet.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D helps regulate the immune system by inhibiting T cell multiplication and limiting cytokine production (38).

Because T cells and cytokines play key roles in psoriasis, and because vitamin D deficiency is common among those with autoimmune disease, its been studied as a possible psoriasis treatment (38).

One literature review found vitamin D supplements and ointments to be as effective as corticosteroids in easing symptoms. The benefits were even greater when vitamin D was used with a high-dose steroid ointment (39).

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Professional athletes dont get to the top by accident. It takes superhuman levels of time, dedication, and focusand that includes paying attention to what they put in their bellies. In this series, GQ takes a look at what pro athletes in different sports eat on a daily basis to perform at their best. Heres a look at the (strict) daily diet of Cavaliers forward Kevin Love.

He eats like an 80-year-old lady who's trying make sure she's regular.

The aforementioned quote comes from Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson describing teammate Kevin Loves diet. While Jeffersons assessment is a subtle jab at how conscious the All-Star power forward is with what he consumes, given how Love has transformed his physique since arriving in the league in 2008, its clear that the sum is a result of very detailed maintenance. Just how detailed? We caught up with Love ahead of Game One of the Cavaliers Eastern Conference Finals matchup with the Boston Celtics to discuss just how calculated Loves eating habits are.

GQ: You enjoyed some individual success your first few years in Minnesota, even with being bulkier back then. Many players, especially young ones, wouldnt make such a drastic change to their physique because of that success. Which year did you make shedding weight a priority?

Kevin Love: It was probably the offseason I got traded (to Cleveland). I knew that we would be doing a lot of running and my style of play would have to change a little bit. I knew that this would be an opportunity to win but that wouldnt come without sacrifice. Even before then, everything was to build my body and diet to be self-sustaining, and try to manipulate things with longevity being the focus. So I was eating so I could play for 15-20 years and I can decide when I want to retire. This is my ninth year, so that would have been my sixth when I was traded when I fully decided that I want to start working with a nutritionist. I want to know exactly what Im eating and be able to plan ahead, whether its in season or the offseason.

How many different diets did you go through before you found something that you were fully comfortable with?

It definitely took me awhile. I knew coming into the league thatand theres pictures to prove itthat I was a little bit too heavy. Playing four games in five nights, or back to backs, youre playing different types of players. Go to Dallas, youre playing Dirk (Nowitzki). You got KG (Kevin Garnett) in Boston. Having to recover from that and not having the proper nutrition, while being 10-15 pounds overweight; that was something that was really all by trial and error. So it was about figuring out what worked and what made my body feel good. It wasnt until I started working with my nutritionist, Dr. (Philip) Goglia in Los Angeles, that we found out what worked for my body. Now, everyday I have a diet that is designed for me and makes it easy to be able to plan ahead and eat really well.

Just how detailed and custom is this diet?

My nutritionist is actually part of a company called G-plans and what they do is offer customized metabolic health and nutrition plans to people across the world and inspire healthy living. The nutrition platform is perfect for people at varying levels of fitness because it plans your diet around meal plans based on your metabolism. It gives you comprehensive tracking, and a tailored fitness plan. This method is what Ive been following with Dr. Goglia and it is an option for everyone.

The difference in your physique is the most notable. From a physical standpoint, how long did it take you to feel comfortable playing with less weight from what you had been accustomed to for most of your life?

I look back now and the first year (in Cleveland), I felt I was too skinny. I thought to myself that I can get a full six-pack, I was featured in the Body Issue of ESPN The Magazine and I was eating great. That didnt necessarily translate to the court. For me, I was running well, and was in great shape but as far as being able to play inside and outside, which is what I had been doing, I figured I would probably need to throw some of that weight back on. Thats when I begin to get back in the weight room and basically not making best friends with my trainer with the Cavs, Alex Moore. We just started hitting the weights to put the weight back onwell, good weight, I should say, because we generated muscle.

I was better off after that because that first year, I was smaller than I wanted to be and I think that showed a little bit in my rebounding numbers and definitely with playing inside. Im used to offensive rebounding, defensive rebounding and setting the tone on that end. I wanted to get back to that and that had a lot to do with just getting back in the weight room.

Just how uncomfortable are those Body Issue shoots?

[Laughs] Well, its a closed set and ESPN has been doing it for years. It was one of my goals that I was going to be on the cover one day. Seeing where I came from when I came into the league from UCLA, and even looking at some of my old high school photos, I would have been the only one in the world that saw that happening. In a lot of cases, I was told that to take the edge off, guys will have a drink to kind of loosen up to be able to throw themselves out there. I was in the middle of the desert, somewhere about an hour northeast of L.A. and it was 110 degrees. So that wasnt an option for me. It probably took the first couple of shots to really feel comfortable and say, Okay, Im in this.

What are some of the typical meals that youre putting in your body on game days?

For me, its pretty basic. In the morning, I try and make sure Im getting three to four eggs and some almond butter. As I mentioned with planning ahead, Ill grab a Justins flavored almond butter pack, whether its the hazelnut, vanilla, or maple. Ill also have fruit in the morning, two scoops of whey protein. Its pretty straightforward. In the afternoon, its grilled chicken with high-iron veggies, like beets or spinach. As far as getting a starch in there, Ill usually do sweet potatoes or a half a cup of rice. Before the game, Ill have a banana with honey and a little bit of caffeine to get me going. Ill probably do some almond butter again to get the fat stored. For dinner after the game, Im doing fatty fish with the same veggies and no red meat.

Its not like Im doing anything crazy but Im just continuing to fuel my body for this grind and making sure none of these foods will give me an inflammatory response. Im taking my B (protein) powder and making sure thats all going down. Im getting my vitamins in and getting my sleep. Its all very calculated and discipline is what I will say is the most important.

Some of your teammates have poked fun at you for your strict diet. How do you maintain that discipline over the course of an extended season and not indulge in cravings you may have?

I always say you have to decide between what you want now and what you want most. I want to feel good, play a high number of years, and also, I dont want to wake up the next day and look back and feel guilty about indulging in whatever we were having that prior night. I say its not easy because one of my guilty pleasures I have is red wine, and Bron and a lot of guys on our team always have that around. Theyre snobs and they have the right to be. When it comes to red wine, its really tough to say no to it but I think its all discipline, especially when were traveling, getting in late and playing back to backs. Sometimes, Ill bring a Whole Foods bag with my almond butters, fruits that I can take, or grab from the plane and always keep with me. One thing I always try and do also is just pound the water. That tends to eliminate any late night eating and keeps me hydrated. Its not easy. Its definitely not easy.

"I say its not easy because one of my guilty pleasures I have is red wine, and Bron and a lot of guys on our team always have that around. Theyre snobs and they have the right to be."

I consider the Cavaliers as being one of the franchises at the forefront of team nutrition because you guys have a staff that gets to the arena an hour before the first bus arrives and they set up a spread of fresh fruit, organic peanut butter and jelly, RX bars and all this really healthy stuff. When did you guys implement that?

I think its probably through our head strength coach, Derek Millender. Hes one of the more health conscious people in that role in the NBA, in my opinion. Hes been at the forefront of that for us and really working with our team nutritionist. I know guys like myself have nutritionist we go to, but we have a woman who works with us and they kind of go back and forth to find the best places to order from on the road. That way, youre not having the typical concession stand food after the game. Youre having what fits with your meal plan.

As calculated and disciplined as you are in your nutrition, how much of a motivation do you get from seeing how LeBron prepares and takes care of his body because hes arguably the best conditioned athlete of our lifetime?

Theres a lot of things that might go unnoticed with LeBron. His overall diet and what he puts in his body; I mentioned it being calculated and he wants to play forever. Hes like Tom Brady. It just seems like that because of that level of greatness. His self-sacrifice, what he eats on a daily basis, how hes fueled as well as the time he puts in. Whether its in the weight room, on the training table or out there on the court, hes one of a kind. Hes special. I think thats whyknock on woodhes been able to play for so long without a major injury and play at such a high level. It just seems like he gets better with age.

Look at this postseason. At 32 years old, his averages for the season were 26, 8.5, and 8.5. This postseason, hes probably playing the best postseason basketball that he has in his career. I think its definitely inspiring to not only us, but also the youth and that demographic. Anybody who wants what he has or looks up to him as an athlete, leader, or even someone who is in my position as his teammate, he makes a ton of decisions everyday that might come easy to him now, but in looking at how he goes about his business and his diet, that sort of thing doesnt go unnoticed.

With a lot of people and even athletes, theres a mental hurdle and a physical barrier you have to push through to achieve your goals. What would be your advice on pushing through those barriers and getting away from what youre comfortable with?

You definitely want to find out what works for you because I think a lot of people get into it for a few weeks and they dont have these huge gains they expect quickly. But theres no magic pill or potion that youre going to take and the weight is going to fly right off. Its a lifestyle change. For me, it was looking in the mirror and finding that inspiration in how am I going to better myself in order to help my team, help my career like I mentioned with LeBron and the younger generation and make sure that Im doing the right thing as far as healthy living goes. Its definitely a lifestyle change and something that takes time. I would just say find your motivation. Like with anything in life, find what makes you tick on the health and wellness side because youll be a lot better off from a health standpoint, and purely from an aesthetic standpoint, if you put the time in, youre going to see results.

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(CBS)Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta eats well, aiming to make 80 percent of his diet healthy. But the remaining 20 percent is pretty incredible.

The 2015 NL Cy Young winner, Arrieta has what he calls cheat days on his diet. He explained it in great detail to the Bernstein & Goff Show on Wednesday in his regular appearance with the show.

We start with a flight of french toast, which is blueberry, strawberries, pecan, a cookie french toasts, and then Im going with a chicken and waffles, Arrieta said. Probably two pancakes, three eggs and a side of bacon. Thats breakfast.

Im carb-loading. Im getting a ton of sugar, high fat. And then Ill probably end up at the park with the kids for an hour, as long as I can stay awake. Ill have to hit a nap then, and I kind of plan out my food accordingly if I know Im really going to get after it.

Usually, around lunch, before dinner, Ill probably eat a pint of ice cream, just as a snack a nice little snack. And then well go to dinner. Well go to DMK (restaurant), well go there. Ill get two double-doubles, probably an order of fries, maybe two, and then a shake at least one shake after dinner.

Im probably throwing down close to 10,000 calories. And then I dont eat for three or four days.

Arrietas typical diet is mostly plant-based and consists of organic foods. He maintains excellent physical condition and a extensive workout regimen. But the cheat days can be just as important to maintaining a healthy diet. Arrieta sure does his right.

This season has been a struggle so far for Arrieta, whos 4-3 with a 5.44 ERA. He pins the struggles on mechanical issues.

I wasnt too far off from where I want to be last start, Arrieta said. But its just a continuous process, trying to work through it, find that comfort zone and go from there.

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Religious parents who killed their infant son by feeding him an alternative, gluten free diet, are now on trial in Belgium.

The parents, described as overly religious by local media, ran a natural food store in the town of Beveren in Belgium. Prosecutors claim they refused medical advice, and placed their son on a dangerous gluten free diet that included quinoa milk, a diet that ultimately resulted in the death of their infant son.

According to reports, the parents diagnosed their infant son Lucas as gluten intolerant as well as lactose intolerant. Yet that diagnosis was never confirmed by a medical professional.

At the time of his death Lucas was only seven months old and weighed less than 10 lbs, which is half of what a healthy child his age should weigh. An autopsy showed that when he died Lucas was severely dehydrated and his stomach was completely empty.

While the parents refused to seek appropriate medical attention for their dying son, a prayer card was found in the childs diaper at the time of his death.

About the case, the public prosecutor said:

The parents determined their own diagnosis that their child was gluten intolerant and had a lactose allergy.

Not a single doctor had a dossier about Lucas and child protection services did not know about them.

In addition, prosecutors allege that despite the baby gasping for air in the days leading to his death, the parents never thought to seek medical attention.

At one point, as their sons health continued to deteriorate, the parents did consult with a homoeopathic doctor on the other side of the country. Thats right, instead of taking their sick and dying son to a local hospital, the parents sought out a homoeopathic doctor.

(For the record, homeopathic medicine does not work, and is a scam meant to hustle the gullible and the ignorant.)

Commenting on the case, lawyers for the parents tried to justify the actions of their clients, noting:

Lucas had an eating disorder. He got cramps when he was fed with a bottle and his parents tried out alternatives.

Oat milk, rice milk, buckwheat milk, semolina milk, quinoa milk. All products which they also sell in their store.

Nevertheless, the prosecutor holds the parents responsible for the death of their son, arguing that the parents dangerous and unorthodox diet equals intentionally denying food to the infant child.

The parents now face jail sentences, with Belgian prosecutors alleging they contributed to the death of the boy from dehydration and undernourishment

The trial begins this week, with Belgian prosecutors seeking an 18-month jail sentence for both the mother and father.

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Tom Brady credits the success and longevity of his career to his incredibly strict dietbut the choice to get healthy wasnt necessarily his own.

In an interview with CBS This Mornings Charlie Roseon Wednesday, the New England Patriots wife and supermodel,Gisele Bndchen, says she is the reason the family steers clear of eating white sugar, white flour, MSG, caffeine, fungus, dairy, nightshades and yes, even strawberries.

In my situation, we have a plant-based died and weve been having it for 10 years, says the mom of two. Because we feel better, it is better for our health and everything we put into our body has an affect on us, has an affect on our energy and how we feel.

When Rose asks her directly if she initiated their healthy lifestyle, Bndchen reluctantly admits, it has come from me.

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Though a personal chef for the family toldWell+Goodlast year that Bradywho recently launched a $78 per week plant-based meal kit with Purple Carrotalso incorporated lean meats into about 20 percent of hisdiet, it seems hes since gone full vegetarian. And that decision appearsto be paying off.

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The thing is, he said hes been feeling so much better, says Bndchen. I have to say its amazing, you know, the way he feels. He doesnt feel achy. He just feelsso muchmore energy.

ButBndchen isnt taking all the credit for Bradys five Super Bowl wins. He has to thank his commitment, his dedication to it, because he still has to want to do it, right? shesays. In the beginning, it was a little bit different for him, but now he loves it and he wouldnt have it any other way because he feels better.

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I should probably start out at the beginning by sayingThis diet is to make me as strong as I possibly can be. Im eating to be the strongest man on the planet, says professional strongman Brian Shaw at the beginning of the video below. Translation: Dont try this at home.

Its not easy being the four-time Worlds Strongest Man, and its even tougher eating to be maintain that status. Shaw mentions in thevideo below that eating is often the toughest part of his training because its a continual process. He enlists a nutritionist, so he gets to pick some of his favorite foods while also being provided meal recommendations.

He points out that his diet becomes especially difficult when he just isnt hungry, which makes absolute sense when you considerhow much 12,000+ calories a day really is. In Shaws words,Its a necessary evil, so to speak.

Hisfirst meal in the video entails his cereal of choice (Cinnamon Toast Crunch) and eight eggs, which equates to roughly 1,180 calories, 68 grams of fat, 74 grams of carbs, and 68 grams of protein.

Shaws Stats

His second mealis consumed about an hour later and includes a protein shake containing whey, peanut butter, and granola bars. The nutrition breakdown ofthis meal comes out to 1,025 calories, 25 grams of fat, 92 grams of carbs, and 115 grams of protein. Within three hours of waking up, Shaw is around 2,300 calories, and thats a typical morning for this athlete.

As the video progressesShaw continues to breakdown his daily meals and what they entail. Its absolutely insane, and I recommend watching it until the end (especially if youre someonewho fantasizes about having a reason to eat 12kcals a day).

[Does Shaw have this years Worlds Strongest Man competition? Check out one of BarBend contributor Dane Curleys rationale and prediction.]

This video got me curious how much does 12,000 calories look like in other foods? In a week, Shaw is consuming 84,000 calories, which equals 28 weeks (196 days) worth of food if you were to consume 3,000 calories a day.I crunched some numbers below, and if youre hungryIm sorry for doing this to you.

Each package of regular Oreos has around 40 cookies in it (it had 45, but got reduced this year), so you could eat 6.6 FULL packages of Oreos.

If youre a fan of Ben and Jerrys ice cream goodness, then you could eat elevenfull pints of their tasty Half Baked with a caloric allowance of 12,000.

Not many people would purposely consume 92 chicken breasts, but could you imagine? It would be physically impossible (I think) to stomach all that protein, at least without blending it.

Fans of the popular West Coast-based In-N-Out Burger rejoice, because with 12,000 calories you could slam 25 of their tasty cheeseburgers.

Im personally a homemade pizza fan, but for the sake of national recognition, you could consume 40 cheesy slices of 14 pepperoni pizzas from Dominos for12,000 calories thats five entire pizzas.

111 boneless wings (which isnt that much)comes out to about 4.5 servings of B Dubss large boneless baskets. This one kind of made me sad, as I was reminded how high calorie wings are.

For fun I wanted to see the volume of broccoli 12,000 calories was. Its 387 cups of chopped broccoli. Could you imagine eating 387 of broccoli in one day? Thats 928 grams of fiber.

Yeah, Im carbing up for my arm workout tomorrow, its all about the glycogen replenishment. Dude, youre eating 16.5 lbs of spaghetti in one sitting.On a serious note, who has a bowl that big, youd probably need a bathtub or a trough.

No matter howyou crunch the numbers, its absolutely insane how much food 12,000 calories a day is, and thats every day for Shaw.

Thats just a day in the life ofthe Worlds Strongest Man.

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TEMPE, ARIZONAAccording to a report in The International Business Times, a study by Joshua Robinson, John Rowan, Christopher Campisano, and Kaye Reed of Arizona State University, and Jonathan Wynn of the University of South Florida, analyzed animal and hominin fossils to learn about the environment in areas of East Africa between 3.5 and one million years ago, since it has been suggested that a change from woody forests to cooler grassy plains might be connected to the emergence of the genus Homo. Stable isotopes preserved in fossilized teeth indicate whether animals fed on the leaves of woody trees, or if they ate grasses from arid, open plains. The researchers analyzed these isotopes in a 2.8 million-year-old Homo fossilized jaw, which was discovered at the site of Ledi-Geraru in Ethiopia, and is about 400,000 years older than the previously oldest known Homo fossil. The test results suggest this individual ate a diet similar to other animals that lived in the region during the same time period, even though some of those animals ate a diet based on tree leaves prior to 2.8 million years ago. The early Homo diet, however, was also similar to that eaten by Australopithecus, implying that a change in diet did not coincide with the origin of Homo. For more, go to The Human Mosaic.

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With summer approaching fast, its easy to allow yourself to be seduced by a new diet, but these resources can help you forge a saner path to a healthier, happier life.

You could have the most nutritious diet in the world, but if you are in the habit of restricting your food choices and feeling guilt or shame when you eat something you shouldnt, then your diet isnt truly supporting good health.

Health isnt just physical emotional health matters, too. That means a healthful diet is one that nourishes you while allowing you to be at peace with your body and the food you put into it.

Despite the billions of dollars the diet industry pulls in each year, the research is clear: Not only do diets not lead to lasting weight loss, but they dont do our emotional well-being any favors. Each time you lose weight only to regain it, youre likely to become more confused and conflicted about what to eat and more entrenched in the feeling that your body is flawed and in need of fixing.

With summer approaching fast, its easy to allow yourself to be seduced by the idea of a new diet, but if youre thinking about breaking free of the dieting trap, here are a few resources that can help you forge a saner path to a healthier, happier life.

In her new book Body Kindness, registered dietitian nutritionist Rebecca Scritchfield draws on the scientific research on dieting and weight issues, her own struggles with chronic dieting and body image, and her experience helping clients develop better relationships with food. She incorporates principles of intuitive and mindful eating to help readers form better habits around food, exercise and sleep, while also devoting ample space to important issues like emotional eating and self-compassion. Youll find tools to help you challenge unhelpful voices in your head (like the ones that tell you that you need to diet and that your body isnt good enough) and become the person you want to be by making choices that match your values. This is about total health for body and mind.

Instead of trying to get beach ready this summer which generally means a new set of rigid food rules and another round in the war against our bodies I asked Scritchfield what she suggests instead:

Buy a bathing suit or clothes that fit your body as it is right now. Try to feel good in the skin youre in. If you cant feel good, feel neutral, she said. Say I want to live life right now and if this is my body then its going to the beach and the pool.

Make a list of actions (or inactions) that are disappointing you. Frame your goals around new actions that are in line with the person you want to be, she said, adding that while we cant control our weight, we can control our choices. For example, you can fix problems like not sleeping enough and skipping workouts by making new choices that support good sleep and regular exercise. Similarly, if youre frustrated with how much alcohol you drink or how much you eat out, you can choose to change those habits. Even if these things dont lead to weight loss, if they make you happier theyre worth it. You dont want the only reason youre taking on new health habits to be about weight loss. Theyll never stick. Habits should be about joy, energy and other things that help you every day.

Do random acts of kindness. Research shows that being nice to others boosts our own happiness. Donate money or time to a cause you care about. Connect with someone you miss. Go have fun. Distract your inner bully from intrusive negative thoughts about your body, she suggests. We should all be so lucky to have good health. Its not a given. Yet, our appearance is not our health and there are many more important things we could do with our time than obsess over our Fitbits and food journals.

Scritchfield also hosts the Body Kindness podcast, the latest addition to a small roster of thoughtful, intelligent podcasts by registered dietitian nutritionists who offer body-positive, nutritionally balanced alternatives to the diet culture. I also recommend Food Psyche by Christy Harrison, Dietitians Unplugged by Aaron Flores and Glenys Oyston, and Love, Food by Julie Duffy Dillon.

My podcast is for the woman who has hit diet rock bottom, said Dillon, who bookends each episode with love letters to and from food. She has been on diets her whole life, yet feels shame for never succeeding at them. She feels she takes up too much space and is hopeless about what to do next.

Dillon said that anyone male or female who has a complicated relationship with food could benefit from listening to Love, Food. If she could wave a magic wand and change our relationship with food, what would that look like? Food would be a great connector culturally and in families, she said. It would also nourish and energize us, but it wouldnt take up as much energy. We would rely on our own innate wisdom to know how much and what to eat there would be no need for calorie amounts on menu charts, or the diet industry.

If you have a history of trying every diet under the sun, it can be hard to wrap your mind around the idea that theres a different and better way, but Dillon thinks that food peace is possible for everyone. No matter how complicated, everyone has the right to feel comfortable in her skin and at peace with food.

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Youve been prescribed an anti-inflammatory diet. What does that even mean?

In my daily interactions with patients, there are certain buzzwords that always seem to weave into conversation: gluten-free, coconut, protein, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and the big one and often most obscure anti-inflammatory.

Many people come to me because they read about inflammatory food, or their doctor has put them on an anti-inflammatory diet. Few know what that even means or how diet even plays a role.

Inflammation can come from a variety of sources. First, lets look at the role our immune system plays in our health: It protects the body from foreign invaders, called antigens. These invaders can take shape as the pollen that triggers your allergies, the bacteria in the nail you step on that causes swelling and soreness, or the food you may be sensitive to that causes hives and itching.

The response to each antigen comes from our immune system doing exactly what its supposed to do: attack the foreign substance and put you back in a state of homeostasis (normality). It does this by releasing cytokines, which induce inflammation and respond to infections. Swelling, for example, is your bodys mechanism to isolate an injury and spare other cells around it.

So essentially, during the process of inflammation, defense mechanisms develop. The injury is repaired and the inflammation is eventually resolved. We also have antigens that live within us called human leukocyte antigens (HLA). They're friends with your immune system and wont be attacked. This is a simple explanation as the entire process involves a complex cascade of reactions within the body.

Sometimes, the immune system backfires and either responds too much or too little, or views a relatively harmless substance as a deadly threat. At this point, our normal inflammation can turn into a systemic or chronic version.

The inflammation occurs, even though it was not necessarily needed, and may not get the signal from the body to stop. The result is chronic disease. It can occur in the brain, the arteries, the gut and the joints. Autoimmune conditions may occur when those friendly HLA antigens become enemies and the body starts attacking its own tissues. Thats probably why people are looking for a way to silence inflammation, get rid of it and avoid getting it in the first place. Enter the anti-inflammatory diet.

Before it became trendy, most of us equated anti-inflammatory products with medications such as acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). The drug works by blocking body mechanisms that cause inflammation. There are foods that can do this as well.

Blood tests look for inflammatory markers by measuring acute phase proteins in the blood triggered by cytokines. For example, C-reactive protein (CRP), sedimentation rate (ESR) and plasma viscosity (PV) are common tests. They all may demonstrate the presence of inflammation. However, they wont tell you if you have a specific condition or disease.

Hippocrates once said, Let food be thy medicine. He was right. We know from many rigorous studies our food choices can impact our inflammation status. The foods with the highest anti-inflammatory benefits are:

fruits and vegetables (especially green leafy vegetables),

nuts

colorful roots and herbs (including turmeric and ginger)

omega-3 fatty acids (found in fatty fish and chia seed)

healthy fats (including olive oil)

high fiber whole grains.

These foods also stimulate growth of healthy gut bacteria that have an anti-inflammatory impact.

On the flip side, these are foods you want to consume less of:

sugar, which has been shown in one study to activate inflammatory pathways that may increase the risk for breast cancer.

red meat consumption, refined grains and a high intake of saturated fat have also been shown to induce inflammation.

gluten, because studies have found it may cause inflammatory side effects when consumed by people with either celiac disease (an autoimmune condition) or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

What really matters is your overall eating pattern and lifestyle rather than individual foods. The next frontier in eliciting the bodys anti-inflammatory factors will most likely result from the work on stress and relaxation methods such as meditation and yoga.

Eat real (unrefined) food, practice stress relief techniques on a regular basis and be physically active the ultimate anti-inflammatory drug. Chances are youll set the stage for less inflammatory disease and a longer, healthier life.

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Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, R.D., is the manager of wellness nutrition services at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, and the author of "Skinny Liver." Follow her on Twitter @KristinKirkpat. For more diet and fitness advice, sign up for our One Small Thing newsletter.

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