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May 14

Diet forbidding dairy, sugar is most popular food trend in US, says takeout service – Inquirer.net

The Paleo diet is the most popular food plan in the U.S., according to Grubhub. Image: IGphotography/Istock.com via AFP Relaxnews

The most popular regime in take-out dining in the United States is the Paleo Diet, a restrictive lifestyle that supposedly mimics the diets of our ancestors when they were hunter-gatherers.

Thats according to a new survey by take-out service Grubhub, which analyzed the volume of its take-out orders to extract conclusions on American diet habits.

Compared to 2015, online and mobile orders of Paleo foods increased 370 percent in 2016 across the U.S., says Grubhub, outpacing the raw diet, juice cleanse, veganism and gluten-free diets which round out the top five eating plans.

For the uninitiated, the Paleolithic diet, also known as the Caveman or Stone Age Diet, replicates the kinds of foods that would only have been available to Paleolithic humans. That means fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, nuts and seeds are allowed, but dairy, legumes, cereals and sugars are not.

For the survey, analysts looked at a combination of dietary tags and specific eating plans in order data from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2016.

The results were also broken down by city to reveal some interesting trends.

For example, Seattle emerged the most health-conscious and most finicky city in the U.S., with more residents placing special dietary orders for their takeout meal than any other city: Seattleites order 309 percent more foods related to eating plans and diets compared to the rest of the country.

The most popular eating plan in that city? Gluten-free foods.

Elsewhere, youre more likely to find vegans in cities like Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Chicago, while New Yorkers, Bostonians and residents in San Francisco are more likely to order low-fat meals.

The Paleo diet is particularly popular in Texas, particularly in Dallas, Houston and Austin, where locals favor the cavemans diet.

Here are the most popular eating plans across the U.S.:

Paleo: 370 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior

Raw: 92 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior

Juice cleanse: 89 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior

Vegan: 58 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior

Gluten-free: 35 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior

Low-fat: 21 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior

Mediterranean: 7 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior

Keto: 5 percent increase in orders in 2016 vs. the year prior

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May 12

Do Diet and Exercise Really Make You Fat? Experts Respond to the TED Talk People Are Buzzing About – Health.com

In hisrecent TEDxTalk,Jay Cardielloargued that when it comes to our health,we've got it allwrong: "Diet and exercise makes you fat," the strength and conditioning coachtoldthe audience. And the health and fitness industry? "It's a complete lie."

Cardiello, who has trainedboth professional athletes andstars likeSofia Vergara andJennifer Lopez, went on to highlight the misconceptions the industry creates.Dietitians who devise complicated weight-loss strategies ("they swap this food for that food, you eat this, don't eat this")are confusingpeople, he said. Labels like "all natural" and "gluten-free" on packaged foods are designed to trick us. And wellness brands are out to profit fromour health problems.

Take fads like juice cleanses, for example. Theyleave people undernourished and fatigued, not fit. "The industry plays upon our emotions," Cardiello said.

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Health'scontributing nutrition editor Cynthia Sass, RD, MPH, agrees with some of Cardiellos grievances. She says its important that consumers be skeptical of products and plans that arent backed by science. But calling the entire industry a farce isnt fair either.

There are many qualified nutrition and fitness practitioners that are motivated by helping people live healthier lives, Sass says. As for food labels, Sass agrees they can be misleading: "Gluten-free" doesn'tautomatically make a food healthy, for example.Gluten-free foods can contain refined grains like white rice, added sugars, and lack nutrients."

"But not every food labeled gluten-free falls into this category," she adds.

There is one diet plan that Cardiellodoes recommend:Eat as if you have one day to live, or theres a health scare." In his TEDx talk,Cardiello made the case that staying healthy is simple as long as we get enough sleep, drink water, eat vegetables, surround ourselves with people that believe in us, and give to others.

And fitness isnt about push-ups and squats, Cardiello adds. "Its about the quality of life that youre living."

Los Angeles-based celebrity trainer Mike Donavanikis only half on-board with that notion: I agree that everyone strives for a better quality of lifebut doing exercises like push-ups and squats is what will give you that," he says.

Cardiello goes so farto say "the answer to fitness is walking"a claimDonavanikstrongly disagrees with."Walking is not going to be enough," the trainer told Health. "If you want more out of life, you have to work out hard and put in the effort," he says. "There's just no way around it."

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May 12

What a DNA test can teach you about your diet – WFLA

(WFLA) You can map out your family tree, solve ancient mysteries, even predict your future, but did you know your DNA can also tell you what to eat?

Theres a new trend in feeling better and slimming downall by knowing what your body really needs and wants.

The results basically showed me every diet Ive done for the last ten years has been wrong, said busy mom Mary Ann Cucuzza.

Cucuzza always stuck to a high fat, low-carb diet, because its been the fad for women for years.

After taking the Pathway Genomics DNA test, Cucuzza realized exactly what she should be eating.

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May 12

The most popular diet in Austin would just make us miss cake – austin360

Do you even paleo, bro? Apparently, yall do bro.

According to food delivery company Grubhub, Austinites in 2016 wanted to eat as the cave folk did. In astudy of the most popular eating trends last year (or diets, as I like to call them), paleo reigned supreme among all other specialized food plans in the capital of Texas. The paleo diet, in case you youve never eaten out with someone who makes a waiter sigh, is based on eating only foods available to Paleolithic-era humans. Essentially, a lot of meat, fruits, vegetables and nuts, and no dairy, bread, processed foods, alcohol or simple pleasures in life.

Grubhubs methodology? The company says it looked at delivery orders related to the most popular healthy eating plans in the United States: paleo, raw, juice cleanse, vegan, gluten-free, low-fat, Mediterranean and keto diets. Entirely possible that every paleo devotee in Austin was just too lazy to eat anything other than takeout, in other words.

Austin also landed at No. 8 on the list of major U.S. cities whose citizens were chasing a diet fad. Austinites ordered 44 percent more foods from a popular meal plan than the rest of the nation, according to the study. Seattle and Portland topped the list (gluten-free, they are). Dallas slid in at No. 3 (also favoring the paleo way of life).

The Fred Flintstone foodie trend also took home gold medal among all other diets across the country such orders were up 370 percent over the previous year, according to Grubhub.

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May 12

The Real-Life Diet of Christian Taylor, Who Ditched Carbs and Feels Fantastic – GQ Magazine

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 daily diet of pasta-loving Olympic track star Christian Taylor.

Christian Taylor was on top of the world after winning his first gold medal in triple jump at the 2012 London Olympics. Then, knee issues put into question whether the USA Track and Field star would ever be able to jump at a competitive level again. But instead of just hanging up his spikes, Taylor and his coach devised a plan: No more pasta. No more pizza. No more carbs, which were causing inflammation in his joints. That change, combined with a new jumping pattern, allowed Taylor to go on and win a second gold medal in Rio. We caught up with the gravity-defying champ while training in the Netherlands to discuss how his new diet reinvigorated his career and why so many Olympians love McDonalds.

GQ: Youve now won back-to-back gold medals at the Olympics. Is there a celebratory meal that has become a ritual for you?

Christian Taylor: Its pretty cool to be able to have that conversation. [Laughs] In 2012 I went to a burger place with my parents and I just had a regular cheeseburger with avocados, bacon, literally the works. In Brazil, I just had a rack of ribs and some fries. Nothing in particular, but its that point where youre no longer eating to eat. You can finally enjoy food and not feel guilty about things. I actually was eating McFlurries before the London Olympics, though.

McFlurries from McDonalds? Seriously?

It was my first Olympics. I was so nervous that I actually was having a lot of McFlurries while I was in the Olympic Village. Going into the London games I was so strict on my diet and watching all of my calories and everything that I just had to find something that would help ground me a little bit. So I figured maybe a little ice cream here and there would calm my nerves down and make me feel regular again, because I was so strict going in.

Ive actually heard before that there is always a McDonalds in the Olympic Village, but I just assumed no Olympic athlete would be touching that stuff after working so hard to get to this point. Are you guys really chowing down on McDonalds?

Oh, yeah! McDonalds is probably the most popular food source at the Village. Especially in Brazil. The food was a little different and so I think people wanted to play it safe. Also in Beijing, I was hearing so much about McDonalds. McDonalds is probably the hardest line to get into because everyone is eating there.

Thats insane. In your experience between London and Rio, how was the food aside from the McDonalds at the Olympic Village? Did you typically get all your food from right there, or were you able to explore off-site and experience some of the local establishments? Or maybe you just bring a ton of your own food in?

Both London and Rio had the cafeteria setup where you can go and get almost everything. Theres pizza stations and carb loads, meat loads, things like that. Ive grown fond ofin London and in Brazil it was almost like an outdoor grill setting where you could get grilled chicken, grilled fish, even shrimp. But in London especially I was exploring a lot. The Tube is super easy to get the hang of and everyone speaks English. I would just go around and say, Hey, what would you recommend around here? Everyone would have the best spot. So in London I was exploring a lot. Brazil, with the safety issues I was a little I just wanted to play it safe and didnt explore so much. And when I did, I was going to the Nike hospitality or the USA house, places like that.

I think most people often forget that track and field athletes are competing in different championship events all year long, and its not just the Olympics every four years. But does your diet change at all once you have the Olympics approaching?

For me, its all about consistency. Im very mindful of the things that I am putting into my body. My coach is really big on lowering the carb intake because I have bad knees and bad joints. The carbs really sit and cause a lot of inflammation in my joints. So focusing my diet on getting meats, vegetables, and fruits is really important. Dont get me wrong, I do have my cheat days. After a hard Saturday workout, say it was a really solid week, Im going to have a slice of cake. Im going to have something to reward myself. But I cant say that my diet would change in an Olympic year as opposed to the year after or the year before. The only real difference would be the week or two weeks before where Im going crazy mentally with stress or anticipation and I say, Let me have an ice cream to bring me back down.

Between the London and Rio games, you started dealing with some knee issues and ultimately ended up completely reversing your jumping pattern. Were there any dietary changes that coincided with the leg switch?

Actually, that was the point when I found out that the carbs were interfering with my total recovery. When I say I love carbs, I love pizza. I love pasta. I love sandwiches. They fill me up and I prefer that over eating chicken and fish and things like that. But when I was eating so much of that, I couldnt recover as well. Thats when we found out that my joints were becoming so inflamed that if I jumped on a Monday, I couldnt jump again until Friday because my knee would swell up or my ankle would swell up. Thats when my coach said, Let's try to alter your diet a little bit and see what response we get. He saw me eating at lunch a big plate of pasta. At dinner I would have a ton of fries and maybe a steak or something like that. He said instead of having the pasta, maybe we could do a salad. Instead of having the fries, maybe we could do asparagus or a zucchini mix or something like that. And that ended up being way better for me. When I was jumping on a Monday, by Wednesday I was ready to go again. I was definitely missing the pasta and stuff, but I told myself that if Im going to compete at a high leveland now with changing legs I was given this second chancehow am I going to make the best out of this? If thats the biggest sacrifice I have to make, Im willing to do it.

"I find the prettier the dinner can be, the more colors that are involved, the better it can be."

Take me through your day-to-day diet. Are you a lunch/breakfast/dinner kind of guy, or do you prescribe to another method?

On a typical training day, for breakfast I would have two eggs with spinach. It doesnt matter how I do it. Some days scrambled, some days over easy, others an omelet. I love avocado so I try to incorporate avocado in three to four meals out of the day. Some fruits. Bananas, pears, apples. Something thats not too heavy but can also fill me up for the two hours of training I have. Then between my running and jumping session I have an hour to and hour-and-a-half before my weight session. Thats when I would have a protein shake and lunch. Lunch would consist usually of a salad with some kind of meat or eggs. If I know I have a bigger lifting session afterwards I would usually have chicken, beef, or lamb. I always try to get a little protein in there but the salad keeps it light. Again, Ill have fruit in my salad. Some strawberries, peaches, mangoes, pineapples. Some sunflower seeds. I love feta cheese, so I throw some feta cheese in there. After weights I usually have a protein bar and banana. Just something to get me over the hump between lunch and dinner. Plus Ill try to load up on water, trying to replace all the water that Ive lost throughout the day.

With dinner, its very important to keep in mind whatever the session I have the next day. If I were having a lot of running the next day then I would usually have fish or chicken. Something that could break down a little quicker, versus if I know that I have a slower tempo day or something thats not so intense. Then I would have some kind of steak or lamb again, because I dont need to feel super light the next day. Then just a ton of vegetables, tomatoes, cucumbers. I try to get some color. I find the prettier the dinner can be, the more colors that are involved, the better it can be.

Youve already mentioned your love for ice cream. Are you ever indulging in some dessert?

My dessert would be some fruit. Pineapple is usually very sweet. Coconut, things like that are usually my dessert.

Youre currently training in the Netherlands. You lived in London. Youve lived in the States. Youve travelled all over the world competing. You seem like a good person to askwhere is the best place in the world to get food?

I would have to say Barcelona, hands down. I mean, they love seafood. It just seems so fresh. And the spices! No matter what kind of mood Im in, Ive had really good experiences there. Whether its the lobster, whether its the prawns. I was there two weeks ago and I was just in heaven. Barcelona, Spain would be my number one choice. Second would be Tokyo.

When you have an event in those cities does it make it that much harder to stick to your diet?

Absolutely. When you know its right outside the hotel or right outside the Village, you can always find an excuse to go and enjoy yourself. The good thing is when Im wearing the USA gear it does remind me what Im there for. This is not a holiday. This is work.

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May 12

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May 12

Osteoarthritis could be prevented with good diet and exercise – Science Daily


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May 11

Eat This Diet to Lower Your Odds for Painful Gout – Arizona Daily Star

WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Warding off the joint pain of gout may be as easy as eating right, a new study suggests.

Gout, a joint disease that causes extreme pain and swelling, is caused by excess uric acid in the blood. It's the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, and its incidence has risen among Americans over recent decades, Harvard researchers noted.

But the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet -- which is high in fruits and vegetables, and low in salt, sugar and red meat -- can lower levels of uric acid in the blood.

The American Heart Association has long supported the DASH regimen as a way to help avoid heart disease.

"Conversely, the [unhealthy] Western diet is associated with a higher risk of gout," said Dr. Hyon Choi, of Harvard Medical School in Boston, and colleagues. The "Western" diet describes the fatty, salty, sugar-laden fare of many Americans.

One nutritionist wasn't surprised by the new findings, pointing out that the DASH diet is low in compounds called purines, which break down to form uric acid.

"I can see how the DASH diet may benefit someone with gout," said Jen Brennan, clinical nutrition manager at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. "The DASH diet avoids excessive consumption of red and organ meats known to have high purine levels."

Brennan added that the DASH diet "also encourages high intake of fruits and vegetables. We want to encourage fluids and vitamin C for these patients to help rid the body of uric acid, and fruits/vegetables can support this."

In their study, the Harvard researchers analyzed data from more than 44,000 men, aged 40 to 75, who had no prior history of gout. The men provided information about their eating habits every four years between 1986 and 2012.

Over the study period, more than 1,700 of the men developed gout.

During 26 years of follow-up, those who followed the DASH diet -- high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, low-fat dairy products and whole grains, and low in salt, sugary drinks and red and processed meats -- were less likely to develop gout than those who ate a typical Western diet, the findings showed.

The Western diet is high in items such as red and processed meats, French fries, refined grains, sweets and desserts.

The study wasn't designed to prove a cause-and-effect relationship. However, the findings suggest that the DASH diet may provide "an attractive preventive dietary approach for the risk of gout," the researchers concluded.

Choi's team noted that many people who have high uric acid levels also have elevated blood pressure, or "hypertension" -- another reason to switch to the healthier DASH diet.

According to the study's lead author, Sharan Rai, of Massachusetts General Hospital, "The diet may also be a good option for patients with gout who have not reached a stage requiring [uric acid]-lowering drugs, or those who prefer to avoid taking drugs." Rai is with Mass General's division of rheumatology, allergy and immunology.

"And since the vast majority of patients with gout also have hypertension, following the DASH diet has the potential of 'killing two birds with one stone,' addressing both conditions together," Rai said in a hospital news release.

However, more studies are needed to track the diet's effectiveness in curbing gout flare-ups, the researchers said.

Dana Angelo White is a registered dietitian at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. She called the new study "another win for the DASH diet, a sensible plan that emphasizes whole foods and a healthy balance of all major food groups. I'm pleased to see a study that highlights the benefits beyond cardiovascular health. If more people ate this way, we would continue to see decreases in all kinds of chronic illness."

The study was published online May 9 in the BMJ.

The U.S. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases has more on gout.

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May 11

Choose a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods – Elko Daily Free Press

Dear Doctor: Can the food we eat affect chronic inflammation in the body?

Dear Reader: In our previous column, we addressed the first half of a two-part question about inflammation what it is, and how it can be affected by diet. In answering the first half of the question, we discussed the two main types of inflammation and how they take place.

To (briefly) recap: Inflammation is the bodys immune response to a perceived threat. Acute inflammation, a short-lived reaction to injury, trauma or infection, causes swelling, redness, and a sensation of heat and pain. Chronic inflammation, a low-level reaction, takes place below the threshold of pain. As a result, it tends to fly under the radar. But unlike acute inflammation, which abates when the threat has been neutralized, chronic inflammation continues. It has been linked to heart disease, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, obesity and Alzheimers disease.

Does what we eat have an effect on chronic inflammation? Research shows that yes, components of certain foods can activate the inflammatory response, and others inhibit it.

Unfortunately, many staples of the modern diet encourage inflammation. Refined carbohydrates and processed foods such as chips, sodas, sugary breakfast cereals, luncheon meats, fried foods, red meat, candy bars, breakfast pastries, and that addictive blended mocha with a swirl of whipped cream all have an inflammatory effect.

Foods that combat inflammation are high in natural antioxidants and contain polyphenols, which are beneficial compounds found in plants. These include:

Dark leafy greens such as spinach, collard greens and kale

Vegetables such as cabbage and broccoli

Beans, which are high in fiber and antioxidants

Whole grains, which are high in fiber and help with inflammation

Protein sources that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, mackerel, sardines and tuna

You dont have to completely cut out beef. But use it sparingly, more as a side dish rather than as the main event. Lose the sunflower, canola and corn oils and choose olive oil instead. Satisfy your sweet tooth with strawberries, cherries, raspberries, apples or blueberries. When you need a snack, swap out that bag of potato chips for a handful of almonds or walnuts.

While its never too late to change your diet for the better, research here at UCLA suggests that it cant be done too soon. According to the findings of a recent study, women who ate a diet high in inflammatory foods during their adolescent years had a statistically greater risk of developing pre-menopausal breast cancer as adults. The thinking is that chronic inflammation associated with diet contributed to the increase in breast cancer risk.

The research into inflammation and diet has good news, too. Participants in a clinical trial at Ohio State University who ate an anti-inflammatory diet high in fish, fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains did better on bone density tests than did their chips- and sugar-eating counterparts.

How to move forward? Theres no shortage of books and cookbooks devoted to anti-inflammatory eating. Grab your library card and hit the stacks the results will be both healthful and delicious.

Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health. Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and primary care physician at UCLA Health.

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May 11

Is It Time to Ditch Your Whole30 Diet? – Men’s Journal

Nutritional challenges detoxes, cleanses, juice fasts are known for taking over offices, CrossFit boxes, and other communal spaces that thrive on both peer support and competition. The Whole30 Program is of that ilk. The 30-day, highly restrictive diet is less known for the foods it allows (small portions of meat and seafood, some fruit, vegetables, eggs, and natural fats) and more for whats off the table: sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, dairy, soy, and any junk foods made with approved ingredients (even Whole Foods fanciest plantain chips are a no-go).

Its a tough plan to follow, which is at least part of the appeal. Jamey Rice, RD, LD, Nutrition Coach and Sports Dietitian at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, sees guys attempt diets like the Whole30 to measure their motivation and will power. Others hope to drop pounds or remedy skin and digestive issues. While the goals are valid, the approach, for most people, is misguided.

Youre unlikely to do any significant damage in 30 days, but Rice points out that slashing whole food groups can, over time, lead to nutrient deficiencies. With a lot of your fortified grains, she says, youre going to be missing some iron and a lot of those key minerals that are important for overall health, for blood flow, for wellness, for those healthy red blood cells. And dairy is a key source of calcium and protein for many people. Its true that those nutrients can be supplemented with the right combination of fruits and vegetables, but without the input of a dietitian, you may fall short of your recommended daily requirements.

And thats the other thing that makes Rice wary of the Whole30: most dieters are doing it without the support and guidance of a medical professional. Elimination diets can pinpoint sensitives and intolerances to certain foods, but they need to be managed by a doctor or dietitian who can provide supervision and run labs as needed.

Despite the red flags, Whole30 has a few positive attributes. Rice appreciates the month-long moratorium on weighing oneself and taking measurements, as constant assessment can be discouraging and cause people to lose sight of their long-term goals. She also likes the whole foods approach. Theyre really trying to focus on lean meats and fruits and vegetables, and going back to the basics, which is what most of us need to be doing, she says. Still, the risks outweigh the benefits.

The better approach:Rice explains that it really depends on your goals and lifestyle, but shes seen many athletes achieve long-term success with flex dieting. On this type of plan, dieters track their macronutrients, or macros carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The prescribed mix is tailored to the individual, their physical make-up, and their level and type of daily activity. And it allows for some real-life flexibility; as long as you account for the extra fat and carbs, you can have the occasional slice of birthday cake.

Apps like MyFitnessPal and My Macros simplify food logging, while commercial meal plans grounded in macro-tracking like Renaissance Periodization, Eat to Perform, and Designed to Fit Nutrition provide more personalization and, in some cases, one-on-one coaching with a credentialed expert, which Rice believes is crucial. It comes down to if theyre able to accurately calculate their macros as well, she says. When Im in a facility like this and I can help people do that, its a lot more effective than if theyre trying to assess their own needs and they arent really sure how to go about it. Avoid cookie-cutter templates and work directly with a registered dietitian (R.D). Or, if you follow an intense training cycle, you may want to seek out a certified specialist in sports dietetics (C.S.S.D.).

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