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Its spring (finally!) and a sense of renewal is in the air. The birds are chirping away, the snow is slowly melting and the thought of getting out the spring clothes is rejuvenating. Or is it? This may not be the most exciting time of year, especially if your New Years resolution was weight loss and you havent achieved it. But lets take a step back: its not that you havent achieved your goal, its that diets are designed to fail.

Heres how the typical diet pattern goes. You start a diet. The first couple of days or weeks are exciting. You feel completely in control and the structured plan makes you feel energetic. The diet high begins. You are hopeful that this diet will be the last time youll have to lose weight. But then, somewhere along the way, the rigid plan makes you feel deprived. Or maybe you just cant follow the plan after a bout of illness or an exercise injury. The downward spiral begins.

Weeks later, you start every morning with the resolution to get back on track. Anxiety and disbelief are building. You may be thinking, Why is it so hard? If only I just had the willpower to stick to the plan. And with these overwhelming thoughts bringing you down, your self-confidence erodes and self-efficacy to lose weight plummets. Your resolve to lose weight has been sabotaged by diet mentality.

So what is diet mentality?

Labeling specific nutrients or foods as good or bad (example: carbs are bad, protein is good).

Exercising only to burn calories or lose weight when there are so many other important reasons to exercise.

Not eating cake at a birthday party because it isnt healthy or will make you fat.

Trying to exert your willpower by ignoring physical hunger and not eating because you want to lose weight.

Refusing to buy well-fitting clothing until you reach a certain size thinking this will motivate you to lose weight even though its making you feel uncomfortable, depressed and self-loathing.

Determining self-worth by the number on the scale or the clothing size you wear. If youve lost weight, you seem extra happy that day; if youve gained, its the worse day ever.

With these examples, your actions are like a light switch you are either on (and making progress) or you are off (and failing). But heres the thing: weight loss is not an all-or-nothing experience. Its complicated and requires many changes. So its unrealistic to think that making one change will make you lose weight and one slip or setback will make you gain weight. What makes someone successful with weight loss is learning to love themselves and their body before its perfect and to reject the diet mentality.

How can you stop the diet mentality?

1. Stop dieting. Dieting has been correlated with a higher BMI (body mass index) and higher body weight.

2. Learn to fuel your body properly. Start by practicing intuitive eating which is focusing on structure, balance, hydration, daily movement and hunger-based eating.

3. Respect yourself. Buy well-fitting clothing and take care of yourself.

4. Seek the help of a registered dietitian. Intuitive eating focuses on a more balanced thought process and lifelong changes.

With that said, its not easy and you will need support to help you make these lifelong changes. The dietitians at Gundersen Health System can help you make the transition to honoring your body with healthy eating in a non-threatening, natural way.

8 oz. whole wheat spaghetti, cooked according to instructions on package

2 cups of edamame, shelled (fresh or frozen and thawed)

Drain the cooked pasta and pour into a large mixing bowl. Add the pesto, fresh spinach (some will wilt from the heat of the cook pastathats ok), edamame, lemon juice and almonds. Give it a good toss and enjoy!

*Test recipe used Classico pesto

Nutrition information per serving: 550 calories, 26 g fat, 25 g protein, 57 g carbohydrates, 9 g fiber, 490 mg sodium

CHOCOLATE BLACK BEAN PROTEIN MUFFINS

1 cups (15 oz. can) black beans, drained and rinsed well

4 Tbsp. Dutch or regular unsweetened cocoa powder

cup unflavored protein powder*

3 Tbsp. coconut or vegetable oil

1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract

Optional: cup chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Combine all ingredients except chips in a high-quality food processor, and blend until completely smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Pour into a greased muffin tin. Bake for about 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Store in an airtight container.

*Test recipe used Bobs Red Mill primer whey protein powder

Nutrition information per serving: 130 calories, 6 g fat, 6 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 200 mg sodium

Rebecca Cripe is a Gundersen Health System registered dietitian.

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Bob Harper isgetting diet-shamed.

To all the vegans out there that follow me and tell me that Im gonna have another heart attack if I continue to eat fish, pleaserefrain from posting those awful comments, the Biggest Loser trainer and host shared on Instagram on Saturday.

They are just plain hateful and mean, added the 51-year-old, who recently suffered a heart attack. I will continue to do what my doctors feel is right for me in my situation so please unfollow me instead. In the words of one of my best friends, you do you and Ill do me.

Many of Harpers recent Instagram posts show his meals filled with healthy grains, veggies and fish.

The fitness guru said in a previous post that his doctors have instructed him to stick to a Mediterranean-style diet.

Its been over a month since his cardiac event caused him to collapse at a New York City gym and left him unconscious for two days.

Two weeks ago, he posted a video of himself doing light exercises, as suggested by his doctor.

A request for comment was not immediately returned.

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The following bi-weekly column is written and sponsored by Bark & Boarding, which provides aheart-centered and safe environment for your pets. Conveniently located at5818-C Seminary Road inBaileys Crossroads, Bark & Boardingoffers doggy daycare, boarding, grooming, walking and training services, plus in-home pet care.

I first met Saphy, Vega and Boudreau on an in-home registration. It was hard not to fall in love. Saphy, the oldest of the three dogs, is blind and follows you with her nose. Vega is light brown and small. She wears a constant look of concern on her face. Boudreau is the largest dog with dark patches on his white fur and the attention hog of this Pit-bull crew. Theyre three of the most wonderful dogs Ive known and the first Ive cared for whose meals are based on the trendy raw diet, specifically, Primal Pet Food.

The first thing I noticed about these dogs is how healthy they are. Each is the perfect weight for their frame. All of them have the shiniest fur Ive ever seen. Theyre strong and athletic. Although she cant see, Saphy jumps around like a puppy at playtime. Their feces are small and compact with no odor. Did their raw diet have anything to do with it?

Raw Diet Theory

The theory behind the raw diet is to feed your cat or dog food closest to what they would be eating if they were still in the wild. All proteins, usually muscle meat often still on the bone and organ meats such as kidneys and livers are 100 percent human grade, meaning the product is legally suitable and approved as nourishment for humans, as well as antibiotic and steroid free. All fruits and veggies, for example, kale, carrots, squash, broccoli and apples are certified organic with no preservatives added.

Benefits for dogs and cats include better intestinal health, healthier teeth and gums, shinier coats, weight loss, smaller amounts of feces with less offensive odors, urinary tract health and increased energy. Using a ready-made product saves you time in preparing meals from scratch and they are complete diets containing all the essential vitamins and minerals your pet needs. The feeding amount is usually smaller per meal meaning less food is needed.

The Decision

Thinking of my pets, I wondered if a raw diet could help one of my cats thats overweight as well as my beefy dog? Would it improve the overall health of all three of my cats and dog?

When I was told one of the new products our retail store would be carrying was Primal Pet Food, I decided to make the change. Before trying a raw diet with your pet its important to first discuss this dietary change with your vet. My own vet was very supportive of my decision, especially for my dog. Your vet can guide you on how to ensure your pet will receive a balanced diet and remain healthy through the transition.

Transitioning to a Raw Diet

Its important to start your pets off slowly when moving to the raw diet. Read the transition instructions the company provides on the back of the packaging. Each pets needs will vary depending on size and how much he or she normally eats. Gradually increase the amount of raw food until your pet is eating a full diet of raw products. Take as much time as your pet needs. The Primal Pet Food website has a great feeding calculator to determine the amount your pet should be fed. If your pet has a sensitive stomach, you may want to give him a digestive enzyme. Speak with your vet about recommended dosage.

Future Results

I begin the transition this week and will keep a journal to report any changes in my pets from their raw food diet. I will share my results over the next few weeks.

If you already use Primal Pet Food products or would like more information, we sell them at competitive prices in our retail store and Bark + Boarding (formerly Dog Paws n Cat Claws) staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Sara Schabach In-Home Pet Sitting Manager and Company Writer

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WORCESTER - Of the top causes of death in the United States, only No. 6, Alzheimer's disease, can't be prevented, cured or slowed. Unlike killers such as heart disease, cancer and stroke, the number of deaths from Alzheimer's disease is rising rapidly, up 89 percent since 2000, according to the Alzheimer's Association.

Every 66 seconds someone in the U.S. develops the disease, which now affects more than 5 million Americans.

"We're really seeing a crisis with Alzheimer's disease," cognitive neuroscientist Jonathan Jackson from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital told a packed room at Harrington Learning Center at Quinsigamond Community College Monday night. Mr. Jackson spoke about the brain, aging and Alzheimer's disease for the Alzheimer's Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire chapter's Alz Talks on groundbreaking research.

Among the biggest shifts in research is a focus now on prevention, since brain changes resulting in Alzheimer's disease and dementia have been shown on imaging studies to appear 15 to 20 years before diagnosis, according to Mr. Jackson.

Scientists know that Alzheimer's disease is the death of brain cells caused by some as-yet unknown mechanism involving the proteins amyloid, which "gunks up" the brain with sticky clumps, and tau, which weakens the structure of cell walls from the inside.

The mechanism triggers the loss of brain matter roughly equal to the weight of an orange, out of an original brain weight of roughly three pounds. And it tends to start in the part of the brain, the medial temporal lobe, where memories are re-assembled.

"We have moved to a stage of trying to prevent Alzheimer's disease rather than treat it outright," Mr. Jackson said.

Clinical research trials on treatment have been disappointing. "The research was hopeful but not terribly realistic," he said.

One of the current "darlings of the Alzheimer's and dementia world" is the Mediterranean diet, emphasizing fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and fish, and cutting out red meat, cheese, pastry and other processed and fried food. Combined with a low-sodium diet over five years, this plan has been shown to reduce the risk of dementia by 57 percent, according to Mr. Jackson.

"Even if you're not great at the diet, every little bit helps," he said.

Scientists are learning still why the diet works to prevent Alzheimer's, part of a growing focus on what's known as epigenetics, the interaction between external factors and genetics.

Mr. Jackson said it's no longer the question of nature vs. nurture. "It's really the two, over time, together."

But hope isn't lost for treatment.Mr. Jackson said he expected more promising news would be forthcoming as soon as this summer.

One avenue of potentially fruitful research, in its early phases with human subjects, involves opening up the blood-brain barrier with ultrasound, which could allow microscopic bits of medicine to be delivered just to the part of the brain that needs it.

Another involves light-pulse treatment in the eyes that appears to clear out amyloid from inside the brain cells.

Though these treatments "sound crazy," Mr. Jackson said, "It does seem to be the real deal."

The role of the glymphatic system, a pathway in sleep for keeping the brain healthy, is also being investigated.

The next big thing to prevent and even intervene in the development of Alzheimer's disease may be CRISPR technology, which Mr. Jackson said "allows us to re-write DNA."

Clinical trials using CRISPR are starting with diabetes, and modifying genetic risks for Alzheimer's is also an early target.

Mr. Jackson, as well as Alzheimer's Association representatives at the program, stressed the importance of people volunteering to participate in clinical trials to help find a cure.

Julie McMurray, Central Massachusetts regional manager for the association, said that 50,000 volunteers with and without Alzheimer's are needed for more than 250 clinical trials across the U.S. The Alzheimer's Association can help match participants with the studies.

In the meantime, Mr. Jackson presented tips for aging gracefully and keeping one's mind as healthy as possible. These included:

Use external cues, such as Post-It notes, to remind yourself. Just the act of writing the reminder down makes your brain encode the memory in a new way, making it easier to re-assemble.

Test yourself on memory over expanded intervals. For instance, when you meet someone, say their name. Later in the conversation, repeat the name. Over a longer period of time, as you're parting perhaps, repeat the name again.

Be intellectual and be social, ideally together. Talk to others, solve problems or play challenging games that engage your mind.

Get your heart pumping with aerobic exercise.

Lower your stress, which reduces harmful effects of inflammation on the body.

Maintain a healthy diet and weight.

Volunteer for clinical trials to help find a cure for Alzheimer's disease.

For further information visit http://www.alz.org/MANH or call the Alzheimer's Association's 24/7 Helpline at (800) 272-3900.

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White Sox general manager Rick Hahn discussed at length this spring the potential Yoan Moncada has to impact a game with his power, speed and athleticism.

But there was one thing left off of Hahns scouting report -- a dietary quirk that has been reported by the Tribune and various other news sources following the No. 2 overall prospects journey from Cuba to the Red Sox organization to the White Sox system over the last two years.

Moncada loves Twinkies.

That was news to me, Hahn said.

Miami restauranteur Jo Hastings, who with husband David helped Moncada make his transition to the United States out of Cuba, told the Tribunes David Haugh in December Moncada ate as many as 200 Twinkies a week when he first arrived.

Hahn doesnt flinch at such a food fascination, however, and heres why.

Even if Moncada were to continue consuming the Twinkies, it wouldnt be the most unusual diet the club has ever had to deal with. That honor would go to former Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez.

When we had his debut in Cleveland, his major-league debut, he pregamed with two Krispy Kremes with mayonnaise in between, Hahn said. He put them together and enjoyed that for his pregame meal. So we're not unaccustomed to the transition in his diet.

Hahn then laughed at the notion that the donuts had any effect on Ramirezs famously lanky figure.

As for Moncada, who looked more like he never touched junk food during spring training, the Sox wont be dealing with his diet at the major-league level for a little while. He is starting the year with Triple-A Charlotte, but Hahn said its not out of the question he could join the big-league club at some point this year.

The tools are as advertised, Hahn said. They jump out at you, the bat speed, the athleticism, the power. We want to get him as comfortable as possible at second base, with more repetition there. Wed like to see him against more Triple-A pitching, which unlike where he has been tends to be a little bit more breaking-ball heavy, a little more savvy-veteran heavy, and see how they work him over a little bit. But it's not going to surprise me if he forces the issue, and he's up here at some point this year.

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Consider the impact a diet can have on your health.

You can lose weight. But is it healthy? Certain diet fads can impact health in a negative way, rather than a positive one. Diets restrict types of foods that may have a negative impact on health and weight, but these foods may also provide certain nutrients our body needs.

The gluten-free diet can be considered the in-between when it comes to dangerous diet fads. The impact can be negative or it can be positive.

If you decide to go gluten-free and you arent gluten sensitive, you may start feeling better just because you are eating more healthfully and being more conscious of your food choices, said Bekah Vukovich, a nutrition and dietetics graduate student and consultant for Working Well Nutrition at Ball State.

However, throwing out gluten if you don't have an allergyis not typicallyrecommended as you can lose important vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Gluten is a general term for a protein found in grains like wheat, barley and rye. Gluten is found in fiber rich foods like pasta and bread. Soup, sauces, beer and other foods may contain gluten too.

Some chose to be gluten-free. Others are forced to maintain a strict gluten-free diet.

A strict gluten-free diet is required if you have celiac disease, a genetic autoimmune disorder. For someone with celiac disease, gluten damages the intestine.

Over the course of my life, I always thought my stomach hurt after meals because I ate too fast or just too much, Payton Domschke, a freshman geography major said.

Domschke discovered she had celiac disease during high school after struggling with the pain and symptoms of the disease.

One in 100 people have the disease.

The disease is only diagnosed by a blood test. Some people do not test positive but still experience similar symptoms. The term for this allergy is non-celiac gluten sensitivity or non-celiac wheat sensitivity.

Symptoms of an allergy include bloating, diarrhea, headaches, depression or chronic fatigue. The intensity may vary depending on the individuals tolerance.

Eating naturally gluten-free products or whole grains can improve health because some items, such as fruits and vegetables,are healthier than certain foods. However, many gluten-free items often have additives to mimic the original product. These additives can be unhealthy.

Finding the proper replacement is important. The diet can lack the proper nutrients when food replacements are not planned accordingly.

A strict gluten-free diet can also be costly and timely.

When being at home and within a family dynamic, I found changing my diet a difficult task to handle in the beginning, Domschke said.

Being gluten-free involves careful label reading and avoiding cross contamination in the food. Eating out can be a difficult task for strict gluten-free diets.

When it comes to customer service, others sometimes do not understand what gluten is in general or how to cater to that need, Domschke said.

Some restaurants have a gluten-free menu, but most do not.

Eating on campus can be easier. Boar's Head Deli and other sandwich locations on campus offer gluten-free bread and tortillas. But the items are more expensive.

Gluten-free products on campus cost a dollar more. Meal plans can be adjusted for students with a food allergy.

Ball State Dining requires a dietary needs form to be filled out by a doctor and turned into the office in Carmichael Hall.

Whether you're staying away from glutenbecause you have to, or just want make the choice to, it's important to consult a doctor or dietician and make sure your body gets the nourishment it needs.

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The Queen is in fantastic shape for 90-years-old and a lot of that can be attributed to how well she eats.

A recent interview with former Royal Chef, Darren McGrady, sheds some light on what the Queen dines on. According to McGrady, unless The Queen is at a state dinner she has a no starch rule which means no pasta or potatoes.

The Queen prefers a dinner of grilled fish or chicken with a side salad or two different steamed vegetables. She is also very keen on fresh fruit, and adoreshome grown peaches.

Not surprisingly with the number of people she meets and talks too each day, The Queen must not have garlic or too many onions. While all meat, including beef, but be cooked well done.

If The Queen has one indulgence is that she loves chocolate biscuit cake that is made by her chefs. Though she keeps her portions very small but will request it daily until the cake is gone, she is even known to have a piece taken with her on travels. McGrady toldThe Sun,The Chocolate Biscuit Cake is the only cake that goes back again and again and again every day until its all gone.

Shell take a small slice every day until eventually there is only one tiny piece, but you have to send that up, she wants to finish the whole of that cake.

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It seems you can make the carb-laden dish healthier by doing one thing...

PASTA lovers who are trying to be healthy will be familiar with the struggle of wanting to enjoy a large, comforting bowl smothered in their favourite sauce.

But there may be a way to making the carb-laden dish healthier.

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Apparently, simply eating leftover pasta instead of fresh can make it healthier for you and microwaving it is even better.

Researchers from the University of Surrey found that eating cold pasta produced smaller spikes in glucose than tucking in when its fully cooked.

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And results were even more prominent when the pasta was reheated.

Astonishingly, a study which was previously broadcast on TV show Trust Me, Im a Doctor, found microwaved pasta to be significantly healthier acting more like bananas, beans or raw oats when being absorbed in the gut as well as ranking lower on the glycaemic index.

The experts reckoned that reheating pasta turned the carbohydrate into a resistant starch which, compared to sugar, lowers blood glucose levels and helps you feel fuller for longer.

What do you think; will you be microwaving your leftovers instead of making fresh now?

If youre a fan of food hacks why not check out this method for perfect mashed potatoes or scrambled eggs.

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Now were into the fourth month of the year, hows your New Years resolutions going?

If you were one of the many who picked losing weight or eating more healthily as their aim for 2017, youre probably not going so great. We dont say that because we doubt your willpower, but because the research shows youre very unlikely to have stuck to your best intentions.

A great blog by the CSIRO sets out the stats that back up that supposition; nine out of 10 Aussie adults have attempted to lose weight at some time, five in 10 have tried more than six times to do the same, and almost one in five has tried more than 25 times!

So, where do we go so wrong?

The CSIROs scientists studied 4,000 people to learn how Australians diet, which helped it identify five distinct diet personality types, all of which have their own particular pitfall. The science agency believes that although eating more healthily will help people lose weight, each personality type has its own Achilles heel when it comes to staying on the diet wagon.

Heres how the diet personalities line up:

The Thinker makes up 41 percent of all dieters. These people are goal-oriented and analytical, but they overthink their diet and worry about it, and that can lead to anxiety and stress that kicks off over-eating, derailing the best of diet plans.

The Craver, at 25 percent of all dieters, loves yummy food and finds it hard to stop eating, particularly in tempting situations. The CSIRO found that young adults and people who were obese tended to fall into this group.

The Foodie 15 percent are the most likely to be in a normal weight range, despite enjoying making, eating and experiencing food.

The Socialiser 15 percent need flexibility. They wont let a diet restrict their social life.

The Freewheeler 4 percent- is a spontaneous and impulsive eater, which makes planning meals hard for them.

CSIRO launched a free diet plans launched around the diet personality type, to help people avoid their personal pitfalls.

Manny Noakes, research director at the CSIRO, says that dieters have always assumed that losing weight was just about picking theright foods, when behavioural science was needed to help people stick to their diet and sustain their weight loss.

For many people, they will achieve success eating a healthy diet but actually maintaining it appears to be elusive for a good number of people, Noakes told 9Honey. We do think [ours] is a unique and new approach.

The CSIROs Total Wellbeing Diet isnt free, but you can check your Healthy Diet Score at no cost to see how your food choices measure up against Australias healthy eating guidelines.

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