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Veganism is increasingly favored by people across the world as it reportedly offers many health benefits and cruelty-free food. However, fitness enthusiasts often worry that a plant-based diet could not promise sufficient protein uptake. But Norwichs Paul Kerton, a bodybuilding icon is promoting a vegan lifestyle without compromising on fitness goals.

The 49-year-old turned to veganism back in 2012 and is still going strong. He finds himself more energetic and considers switching to veganism as the best decision of his life. Now, he counters an Australian National University study which states that men are generally reluctant to turn to veganism as they consider meat-eating manly.

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Kerton reiterates that meat will not make one manly. Before embracing veganism, the bodybuilders major protein intake, a whopping 500g, came from animal sources. I was going through 500g of animal protein a day. It was crazy amounts, he says. Influenced by his partner, Gemma, he took to veganism a decade ago and finds this new lifestyle more befitting. I feel amazing now. I got into the best shape of my life, he asserts. Revealing how his health improved after turning vegan, he said to the DailyMail, I feel so energized. My eyesight is twice as strong. I have a new lease of life.

Promoting his lifestyle, Kerton says, You can be big and strong and manly and be healthy and fit and we dont have to eat animals. The motto to opt for a plant-based diet came after he realized that meat eating could lead to severe health problems. I didnt want to be the cause of my own death, opens up the vegan bodybuilder.

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Kerton now sources his protein intake from plant-based foods, such as vegetables, wholegrain, seeds, nuts, and legumes. He also finds the vegan diet very diverse. In the first year of being vegan, I ate 500 new foods. Ive really expanded my palette like crazy, says Kerton beaming with joy.

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The fitness gurus breakfast includes porridge, flax meal, dates, and berries. Rice with chickpeas, seeds, and nuts is served for his lunch. The dinner includes a creamy vegan tempeh bacon pasta, kalamata olives, and Mediterranean vegetables served roasted. Superficial talking is not something that pleases Paul Kerton as he aims to lead by example for those who want to turn to veganism.

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ATLANTIC CITY Eric Alvarez, the owner of Popa Pizza, said he is in favor of any projects that would help generate more traffic to his business.

But that doesnt mean Alvarez supports the citys plans to cut a lane in each direction on Atlantic Avenue for a road diet, something that would generate the kind of traffic he doesnt want at his business located at the busy intersection of South Pennsylvania and Atlantic avenues.

Business owners like Alvarez think the city should focus on synchronizing lights, repaving roads and mitigating traffic concerns without turning Atlantic Avenue into a two-lane road.

Theres too much traffic. Getting rid of a lane is a bad idea, said Alvarez. I dont think its a good idea.

The road diet, another term for a roadway reconfiguration, will make Atlantic Avenue into a two-vehicle-lane road, down from its current four-vehicle-lane configuration. The idea is to improve safety by increasing mobility and access to different modes of transportation, such as bike lanes, roads and bus stops. Repaving roads, synchronizing lights, improving traffic flow and slowing down cars are just some ways a road diet can help improve Atlantic Citys quality of life.

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The multimillion-dollar project calls for repaving Atlantic Avenue, installing Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks, adding bike lanes and LED streetlights, and making drainage improvements.

Road diets reduce crashes anywhere from 19% to 47%, according to the Federal Highway Administration.

The program has worked in the Downbeach communities of Margate and Longport. Although it was highly debated by Margate residents and officials at first, the city went ahead and completed the $400,000 street configuration project in 2021 with the help of a $271,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

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In Atlantic City, the project is expected to cost an unclear number of millions, with $10.7 million covered by a federal infrastructure grant.

The estimated cost of Phase 1 is $5,061,891.80. The estimated cost of the first part of Phase 2 (2A) is around $2.2 million, said city spokesperson Andrew Kramer. Because the remaining phases are in the design stage, there are no estimated costs at this time.

The first phase of the road diet will start at Maine Avenue in the Inlet section of the city and run to Tennessee Avenue in midtown. Additional phases will complete the work 2.7 miles down to Albany Avenue in the Chelsea neighborhood.

But while City Council has already approved the first phase of the project, several council members have said they would not vote to continue past that point.

State Sen. Vince Polistina, R-Atlantic, said traffic throughout the city should remain two lanes in each direction, and that major transportation changes shouldnt happen without a complete traffic study that analyzes how the redistribution of traffic on adjacent roads will affect those roads.

The first phase at the north end doesnt have the same traffic as the center or southern portions of the town, so I think the road diet should be stopped after phase one, Polistina said.

Greater Atlantic City Chamber President Michael Chait also agreed that the city shouldnt carry out the road diet without a proper traffic study, and wouldnt know how city businesses and the citys economy would be affected until a full study was done.

Kramer said the city had illustrations to show what work will be done to each road and what they will look like. The city also has done a traffic study that showed how many vehicles approach traffic lights at about six intersections, how many vehicles turn left, how many bicyclists and pedestrians pass, and other traffic information.

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We dont know how much the synchronization of the lights will impact potential congestion. Its possible that this could improve traffic flow. But its difficult to understand what that is without the true study, said Chait. We would love to see the city implement a traffic study that would show potential additional congestion, or lack thereof. Paving the roads as part of this, which is obviously critical, a huge need for synchronization of the lights, would be fantastic. But without seeing an engineering firm conduct a traffic study, theres some cause for concern.

Mark Giannantonio, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey and CEO of Resorts Casino Hotel, also had concerns. He expressed his opinion during a recent city Clean and Safe committee meeting, wondering whether the road diet would be a turn-off to travelers coming to Atlantic City during peak traffic times.

Noel Feliciano, owner of One Stop Bait and Tackle in the Inlet, is worried about how the changes would affect small businesses.

Im sure people will get used to it, but will it help if people have to wait 15-20 minutes to get three blocks? said Feliciano. Fix what you have, and stop trying to reinvent the wheel. Down here its going to work, but once you get past Pennsylvania Avenue, its not. The city is already congested as it is. I doubt its going to work.

Preliminary work has already started on phase one of the road diet, which will affect 28 city streets.

The dieting portion of the project and paving will begin as soon as possible, Kramer said. If it begins this summer, the city will make sure work will be done in a way to ensure normal business activity during the height of tourism season will not be disrupted.

Its not the first time the topic of traffic flow has been discussed in the city.

Since 1906, officials periodically have tried to make Pacific Avenue a one-way street, to no avail.

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Former Mayor Edward Bader, for whom Bader Field is named, made an unsuccessful attempt in 1920. And ideas to turn Atlantic Avenue into a one-lane road, along with other road reconfiguration options, were thrown into the mix in the 1980s and 90s.

The idea to make Pacific one-way toward the Inlet and Atlantic one-way toward Ventnor was also entertained, but fell apart. Criticism from the Atlantic City Jitney Association and the business community halted the initiative.

If someone says one way, I think you must have a one-way mind to think that, said city resident Higinio Rivera. Its not the right decision. The city needs to rebuild what it already has.

Fixing potholes and bumpy roads should be the citys first solution to mitigating traffic problems, said Rivera. City officials and residents have long complained about the state of the roads throughout the citys 48 blocks.

The community and public officials have long advocated for paved roads and synchronized lights, which many think would eliminate the need for a road lane reduction.

Casino executives, public safety professionals, business owners/groups, most elected officials, etc., believe the road diet is a bad idea, said Polistina. The city should listen to the many voices that dont think the road diet should happen and work together on alternatives to getting Atlantic Avenue paved.

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Indian Premier League or IPL is one of the most anticipated cricketing events worldwide, with the world's finest cricketers competing in a high-pressure, fast-paced cricket tournament where the players need to stay fit and healthy throughout the season to maintain their top performance level. The importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise cannot be overstated, especially in a tournament where the players are constantly on the go.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr J Haikishan, Senior General Physician at Kamineni Hospitals in Hyderabad, suggested that the cricketers maintain a well-balanced diet consisting of high protein, complex carbohydrates, healthy fats and plenty of fruits and vegetables. He advised, A healthy diet is essential to maintain optimal energy levels, endurance and performance. A diet rich in protein helps in muscle repair and growth, while complex carbohydrates provide the necessary energy for sustained physical activity. In addition to a well-balanced diet, it is essential to stay hydrated throughout the tournament. The players should drink plenty of fluids, especially water, to avoid dehydration. Adequate hydration helps maintain optimal body temperature, which is crucial during long, intense matches.

As for exercise, he recommended, It is crucial for cricketers to maintain a consistent workout routine. The training should focus on building strength, endurance, and agility. Strength training helps in building muscle mass and improving overall strength, while endurance training improves cardiovascular health and stamina. Agility training helps in improving balance, coordination, and flexibility, all of which are essential for cricket. Incorporating stretching exercises into the workout routine is also crucial to prevent injuries. Stretching before and after a match helps in preventing muscle strains, sprains, and other injuries. A proper warm-up routine also helps in improving blood circulation, oxygen supply to the muscles, and reduces the risk of injury.

The health expert added, A well-balanced diet and consistent exercise routine are essential for cricketers to maintain optimal performance levels throughout the IPL season. A diet rich in protein and complex carbohydrates, along with plenty of fluids, is crucial to maintain energy levels and avoid dehydration. Regular strength, endurance, and agility training, along with stretching exercises, help prevent injuries and improve performance. By maintaining a healthy lifestyle, cricketers can perform at their best and lead their teams to victory in the IPL season.

Bringing her expertise to the same, Vani Krishna, Chief Clinical Nutritionist at Manipal Hospital Varthur Road, Msc Nutrition and Dietetics, Certified Sports Nutritionist at SAI and Certified Bariatric Nutritionist, gushed, In India, cricket is the most famous form of sports from decades. We celebrate the joy to the fullest from the test match to the world cup. Have you any time thought about what diet the sportsmen eat? Nutrition plays an important role in the field of sports because better the nourishment better the performance. Eating an adequate amount of carbs, protein, fats, fluids are the vital components of food for a player. The food during training, eating before and after the match, hydration plays a vital role in the performance of a player.

Talking about the pre-game meals, she said, The meal should provide adequate energy, so that players will not feel hungry during the game . The meal should be composed of carbs, moderate protein and limit on fat content. A larger meal is recommended before 4 hours of the game starts, which ensures the food is digested and ready for the match. She recommended the following diet plan:

2. Pre-Game, 30 to 60 minutes Players should have light meals or drinks to avoid bloating and abdominal discomfort. Food should in less in fat content.

3. During the Match - Players must take the break as an advantage to top up the energy and fluids in the body. Try to include carbohydrate rich food , which is low in fat and contains enough fluids. Meals consumed during the cricket match must provide complex carbohydrates to keep the blood glucose level normal.

4. Recovery Phase - The most important phase for a player is the recovery phase. Immediate refueling after the match is to replenish the fluids and energy. Recovery meal intake should start as soon as the match finishes. The meal should contain protein along with carbohydrates with adequate fluids to match up the lost electrolytes. Protein carb meal helps the player to accelerate the post-match protein synthesis.

5. Hydration - Maintain an euhydrated state before the match to keep the electrolyte and normal plasma in the body. Avoid consuming too much fluid before and during the game since it may upset your stomach and make you frequently urinate. Plain water is the most effective drink to replenish the fluid lost. Mouth rinse with carb containing liquids can improve the performance and fatigue. To restore the depleted glycogen stores, sports drinks and gel can be included.

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In recent years, fruit has become unnecessarily villainised because of the type of sugar it contains. Fructose is a naturally occurring sugar found in all fruits, and while research has suggested that a high intake of fructose is linked with an imbalance of cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and heart disease, its important to take a closer look before you consider any changes to your diet.

There are two important points to explore here. Firstly, most of these studies have been observational so we cant yet be sure that fructose alone causes these effects. Secondly and perhaps more importantly these studies mainly investigated the effects of high-fructose corn syrup (HCFS) which is completely different from the fructose found in fruit.

The sugar in whole fruit is contained within its cell structure so is not classed as free sugar, which is the type that many of us need to be mindful of. Free sugars are the kinds that are added to food or drink to sweeten it, and the type you find in juice, syrup and honey.

In fact, consuming fruit alongside vegetables has been associated with having a reduced risk of developing conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease and some cancers.

Plus, fruits are a great source of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fibre all of which are important for good health.

We should aim for at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Fruit juice does contribute towards our five-a-day, although only ever as one portion no matter how much you drink. Its important to remember that the fibre is mostly removed in these drinks and the natural sugars count as free sugars (because of the juicing process the same goes for fruit smoothies). So, we should have no more than one small glass (150ml) a day.

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The city plans to install protected bike lanes on both sides of deadly McGuinness Boulevard and remove a car lane in each direction as part of a major redesign of the highway-like north Brooklyn road, Streetsblog has learned.

The overhaul will reconfigure the 1.1-mile stretch of the busy boulevard between Meeker Avenue and the Pulaski Bridge in Greenpoint, and comes after local activists and politicians pushed two mayoral administrations for safety upgrades following multiple deaths, including the hit-and-run killing of beloved local teacher Matthew Jensen in 2021.

The lane removals are the most ambitious redesign yet under Mayor Adams, said one advocate, proving that so-called road diets that reallocate space away from cars are politically possible on the citys busiest thoroughfares.

Weve seen some bold DOT proposals during the Adams administration, but I think this is the boldest yet, said Jon Orcutt, the advocacy director of Bike New York. If you can road diet McGuinness Boulevard, you could probably road diet any street in the city, which makes it an interesting case.

The proposal would replace the current two travel lanes in each direction with just one travel lane and seven-foot bike lanes along the curb, according to a graphic obtained by Streetsblog in advance of Thursdays public presentation by the Department of Transportation.

The DOTs preferred design would shorten 25 crosswalks by one-fifth by installing pedestrian islands, while removing an average of two parking spaces per block to improve visibility and maintain clearance for turning vehicles. The overhaul also includes installing neighborhood loading zones on each block and DOT is considering metered parking for drivers patronizing businesses along the strip.

The current four-lane boulevard has long been a deadly corridor cutting through the Brooklyn nabe. Three people died due to traffic violence there over the last decade and a whopping 389 people suffered injuries in 1,690 total reported crashes nearly one every other day on just a short stretch of one roadway.

The Department of Transportation previously raised concerns about traffic spilling over onto nearby streets, but these kinds of road diets have shown to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured in crashes by 30 percent, according to agency stats.

The new protected lane would also provide a much-needed north-south connector to the Pulaski Bridge for cyclists, with few other safe options available in the area. The next-nearest protected bike lane is West Street at the western edge of the neighborhood. And that bike lane isfrequently blocked by trucks.

The citys redesign is one of three possible redesigns that DOT presented to Community Board 1 last summer, and officials chose the lane reduction because it got the most support, according to DOT presentation slides obtained by Streetsblog.

The revamp is among a slate of new protected bike lanes DOT plans for the city this year, according to an agency press release last week, including the much-delayed nearby Meeker Avenue and Ashland Place in Fort Greene.

DOT began some smaller-scale fixes to McGuinness last year by banning little-used left turns at three intersections, and getting rid of parking and installing bike corrals at 11 junctions.

Removing a travel lane could lead to 30-40 percent of traffic divert to adjacent roads such as Manhattan Avenue, DOT said during its June presentation, adding that it work to improve parallel streets.

During peak times between 9001,300 vehicles an hour travel the corridor connecting the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Long Island Expressway, volume that exceeds the capacity of a single lane at 700 vehicles an hour, DOT said at the time. Roughly100 of those vehicles are trucks.

The agencys press office declined to share specific plans ahead of Thursdays presentation about how officials will manage potential traffic effects on nearby streets.

DOT looks forward to discussing our plan to bring critical safety improvements to McGuinness Boulevard later this year. We will be monitoring the project closely during and after implementation and will detail those plans to the community board, DOT spokesman Vin Barone said in a statement.

The hit-and-run killing of Jensen, a beloved teacher at P.S. 110 nearMcGuinness Boulevard, spurred residents and politicians to organize and rally for safety improvements under the banner of Make McGuinness Safe.

Then-Mayor Bill de Blasio walked the corridor with advocates and pledged to fund nearly $40 million in upgrades to the lethal boulevard.

Those funds will be used for a future capital project, and the current redesign will be done separately in-house by DOT and could be a precursor for the larger changes, according to sources briefed on the plans.

Local electeds applauded the plan as transformative.

After a two-year engagement process during which several more residents were injured in car crashes on McGuinness the Department of Transportation has put forward the kind of transformative redesign that was promised, said Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Council Member Lincoln Restler in a joint statement.

We look forward to hearing the communitys feedback and are committed to partnering with DOT in support of the core elements of this proposal for McGuinness that will make Greenpoint safer.

DOT will present the proposal to Community Board 1s Transportation Committee at a virtual meeting this Thursday at 6.30 p.m.

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Keke Palmer worked out with weights like kettlebells and HIIT routines prior to showing off a strapless gown at the Met Gala. AJ Lising/Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Keke Palmer prepared for her Met Gala look by lifting weights, eating more, and crushing intense HIIT routines,according to her personal trainer Corey Calliet.

The actress hit the red carpet Monday night in a strapless, form-fitting tweed gown from designed Sergio Hudson. Days earlier, she showed up at the Atlanta Film Festival in a cheetah-print bodysuit for the premiere of her new film and directorial debut, "Big Boss."

Calliet told Insider that Palmer reached out in late March to begin working with him first on Zoom, then through in-person gym sessions in LA. The actress had her first child February 25, and has spoken out against pressure to 'bounce back' after a pregnancy.

Calliet specializes in celebrity body transformations, including trainingMichael B. Jordan for "Creed 3".

He said Palmer was highly motivatedandmade quick progress when he started her on weight lifting workouts.

"She's an amazing client, and she can actually train," he said. "Her body changed a lot very fast, which was really impressive."

Calliet said Palmer incorporated exercises like goblet squats, glute bridges, kettlebell swings, and HIIT-style circuits, and also began eating more to fuel the intense routines.

The "Nope" actress has previously stuck to workouts like pilates, body weight, and cardio, as reported in Shape.

Leading up to the Met Gala, she worked out every week day, resting on the weekends, and spent about an hour per session in the gym, including a warm-up, weight lifting, and conditioning, according to Calliet.

He said the strength training portion of the workout started with exercises for the lower body and back. Since those are big muscle groups, they take more energy to train, so it's best to tackle them first before any fatigue sets in, he said.

Calliet said each day's workout had specific focus on one muscle group glute day, for example, includes exercises like squats, reverse lunges, and glute bridges, often with impressively heavy weight.

"Some of these glute exercises that women do, I can't do them myself," he said.

Calliet said that for lower body gains, he specifically loves goblet squats, which involve holding a weight in front of the body and can help build core muscle and stability.

Palmer also trained with kettlebells, which are ideal for powerful explosive movements like swings.

Basic, foundational exercises like squats, presses, and rows round out the rest of the workout, since Calliet said he "doesn't do anything fancy" and likes the tried-and-true classics.

"You don't have to re-invent the wheel," he said.

Calliet said he also likes to incorporate high-intensity interval training or HIIT into Palmer's workouts, with a circuit-style workout of both upper and lower body exercises as well as plyometric or explosive movements.

"I like HIIT because it's a mix of everything, with weight training and cardio at once," he said.

A typical circuit might include several rounds of push-ups, mountain climbers, sit-ups, jump squats, and battle ropes.

Calliet said the while Palmer is "not a big cardio person," he had her finish each workout with a short session on the incline treadmillfor an intense, effective finisher to keep the heart rate high, burn fat, and boost stamina and overall health.

"Some cardio is mandatory for all my clients," he said. "You just don't want to do too much of it."

The most important part of Palmer's routine was good nutrition, which is crucial forany fitness transformation, according to Calliet.

"You can work out all day long but if nutrition is not aligned, you won't get there," he said.

He said that prior to working with him, Palmer hadn't been eating enough to build muscle. He had her work with a meal prep company to get a mix of carbs, fats, and protein to fuel her workouts.

"It wasn't a strict diet, more of a healthy lifestyle plan," Calliet said. "The main thing was eating more food because you have to eat to lose weight, and you have to lift weights to burn fat."

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The liver, which is the second largest organ in the body, is responsible for performing a variety of functions like removing toxins from the body, blood purification, and protein synthesis, among others. This is why it is imperative to follow a lifestyle and diet that is liver-friendly and can keep it healthy. But, before doing that, one needs to understand the foods that are good for liver health, and those that may do more harm than good. To help you make the right choices, nutritionist Lovneet Batra took to Instagram to share that omega rich foods, wheatgrass, green vegetables, sunflower seeds, and turmeric are good for liver health.

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Speaking with indianexpress.com, Dr Rahul Dubbaka Consultant Gastroenterologist CARE Hospitals Banjara Hills Hyderabad said, Certain dietary choices can positively or negatively impact liver health. Consuming a diet high in processed foods, refined sugars, and saturated fats can lead to the accumulation of fat in the liver, which can cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Conversely, eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help protect against liver damage.

Dr Dubbaka shares the functions of the liver as:

1. Detoxification: The liver helps remove toxins and harmful substances from the body.

2. Bile production: The liver produces bile, which helps digest fats and absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

3. Storage: The liver stores vitamins, minerals, and glycogen, which is a source of energy.

4. Protein synthesis: The liver is responsible for producing important proteins, such as albumin and clotting factors.

Dr Dubbaka shared why the food items shared by Batra are a good option for your liver health. They are:

* Omega-3 rich foods Omega-3 rich foods such as fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines), walnuts, flaxseeds, and chia seeds, can help reduce inflammation in the liver and improve liver function.

* Wheatgrass Wheatgrass contains chlorophyll, which can help detoxify the liver and promote its health.

* Green vegetables Green vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and broccoli, contain high amounts of antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and protect against liver damage.

* Sunflower seeds Sunflower seeds are a good source of vitamin E, which can help protect against liver damage.

* Turmeric Turmeric contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties and can help protect against liver damage.

Batra listed out ways to keep your liver healthy. They are:

* Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.* Limit fat, sugar, and salt.* Exercise regularly* Limit alcohol intake* Maintain a healthy body weight

Dr Dubakka added that it is essential to keep in mind that excessive alcohol consumption can cause liver damage, and hence, avoiding or limiting alcohol intake is crucial for its health. Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking can also help promote liver health, he concluded.

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Warren Buffett. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

Warren Buffett may be 92 and one of the richest people on the planet, but he still has a child's taste for fast food, sugary sodas, and sweet treats.

The famed investor and Berkshire Hathaway CEO counts burgers, hot dogs, and ice cream among his favorite foods. He munches on McDonald's for breakfast, guzzles five cans of Coke every day, and demolishes cookies and chocolates.

Fittingly, Berkshire owns See's Candies and Dairy Queen, while Coca-Cola and Kraft Heinz are among the largest holdings in its $300 billion stock portfolio.

Buffett has defended his eating habits and voiced his disgust at vegetables and other healthy options during interviews, in his yearly letters to shareholders, and at Berkshire's annual meetings.

1. "I've gotten to 92 with the habits of a 6-year-old. So far, it's working. Charlie's 99 and he doesn't eat any better than I do. I found everything I like to eat by the time I was six. Why should I fool around with all these other foods? If somebody told me I would live an extra year if I ate nothing but broccoli and a few other things all my life, I would say, 'Take that year off the end of my life and let me eat what I like to eat.'" (CNBC)

2. "I think happiness makes an enormous amount of difference in terms of longevity. And I'm happier when I'm drinking Coke or eating hot fudge sundaes or hot dogs." (CNBC)

3. "I'm one-quarter Coca-Cola. If I eat 2,700 calories a day, a quarter of that is Coca-Cola. I drink at least five 12-ounce servings. I do it every day. I have three Cokes during the day and two at night." (Fortune)

4. "I checked the actuarial tables, and the lowest death rate is among 6-year-olds. So I decided to eat like a 6-year-old. It's the safest course I can take." (Fortune)

5."I follow a very simple rule when it comes to food. If a three-year-old doesn't eat it, I don't eat it." ("The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life")

6. "Broccoli, asparagus, and Brussels sprouts look to me like Chinese food crawling around on a plate. Cauliflower almost makes me sick. I eat carrots reluctantly. I don't like sweet potatoes. I don't even want to be close to a rhubarb, it makes me retch. My idea of a vegetable is green beans, corn, and peas. I like spaghetti and grilled cheese sandwiches. I'll eat meat loaf but wouldn't order it in a restaurant." ("The Snowball")

7. "During the meeting, Charlie and I will each consume enough Coke, See's fudge and See's peanut brittle to satisfy the weekly caloric needs of a NFL lineman. Long ago we discovered a fundamental truth: There's nothing like eating carrots and broccoli when you're really hungry and want to stay that way." (2015 letter)

8. "There's a lot to be said about being happy with what you're doing. If I'd been eating broccoli and Brussels sprouts all my life, I don't think I'd live as long. I would approach every meal thinking it's like going to jail or something." (2015 meeting)

9. "When I compare drinking Coca-Cola to something that somebody would sell me at Whole Foods I don't see smiles on the faces of people at Whole Foods." (2015 meeting)

10. "I like eating the same thing over and over and over again. I could eat a ham sandwich every day for 50 days in a row for breakfast." ("The Snowball")

11. "I don't eat any Chinese food. If necessary, serve me rice and I'll just move it around on my plate, and I'll go back to my room afterward and eat peanuts." ("The Snowball") (This was Buffett's response when Bill and Melinda Gates asked what he liked to eat ahead of a group vacation to China. Buffett made sure to speak up after suffering through a disastrous sushi dinner a few years earlier, and was served hamburgers, french fries and Cherry Coke throughout the trip.)

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Its easy to overlook this denizen of the dark, despite its diaphanous green wings. Only occasionally will this insect come to the light, sitting on a windowpane, before a hint of something unexpected sends them flittering off into the night or simply dropping to the ground and out of sight. Meet the green lacewing.

The green lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea) is common and widespread insect in the UK, and a welcome inhabitant of gardens and allotments. As larvae, they are the gardeners friend, on the strength of their monstrous appetite for aphids and other sap-sucking, leaf-shrivelling and bud-blighting pests.

Green lacewing are about 1-1.5cm long

It's not hard to see how this insect got its name. The green lacewing's body is lime green, while their green wings are translucent and intricately veined, which give the impression of lace.

Look out for the ant-proof eggs of lacewings. They are laid near aphid colonies, but to avoid the attentions of the ants that attend them, they are positioned teetering on the tip of a long, extruded thread. Each lacewing will lay several hundred and larvae emerge from the eggs after three to six days.

At first glance, the larvae fall somewhere between caterpillar and slug soft-bodied, lumpy looking grubs but up close, the camouflaged body is topped with a mean-looking head, sporting a pair of huge, scimitar-shaped jaws. As it grows, it uses these to end the hopes of more than 600 aphids grabbing them, injecting them with digestive juices and sucking them dry in a ruthless summer campaign.

After emerging from its silken cocooned pupa, the more refined and delicate-looking adult lacewing imbibes pollen and sweet liquids, such as nectar and honeydew. Then it will seek out a mate and this is where it gets fascinating.

Lacewings have ears, or rather, two kinds of sound-receptive organs. The first is found in the wings, but they also have them in their legs. Nothing unusual so far, as crickets, grasshoppers, cicadas and many more insects have similar devices. The difference is that lacewings are famously noisy creatures. They sing to each other, and sound plays a significant part in their lives. Its part of a secretly sonic world, out of human listening range, where body parts become instruments, and insects, such as our lacewing, use the resonance of plant fibres to broadcast their music. The sound made by a lacewing goes by the lovely name of tremulation.

When a lacewing tremulates, its abdomen jerks rapidly up and down and parts of its body rub against each other. The insect orchestrates these vibrations into pulses of low-frequency sound that can travel effectively through the air or a dense tangle of undergrowth, announcing their presence to other lacewings.

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Males initiate tremulation, and if a receptive female hears this, she will respond with a similar pulse of sound. Eventually, they will start a duet, with the female filling the gaps between the males pulses. This is a vital part of the courtship; mating doesnt happen without it.

Scientists studying these tremulations have noticed that green lacewing have different songs in different parts of their range. One in particular, found in the lowlands and the south, has been described as motorboat, with slow motorboat found in the uplands and the north. It is thought that the owners of each sexual signature tune belong to different species, with their songs acting as an isolating mechanism.

We are only beginning to understand what this means for the actual number of species in the UK and the places they can be found. To date about 20 species of lacewing have been identified by song alone. However, unless you have the equipment to hear them singing, they can only really be referred to as a member of the green lacewing complex.

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Demi Bagby is an American bodybuilder, CrossFit athlete, Martial artist and social media influencer from San Diego, California. She has been involved in many different sports and fitness activities since a very young age and has become a shining example of overcoming a crippling injury to become a flag bearer of fitness and peak performance. This article takes a closer look at her inspiring story as well as diet and current workout routine.

Demi Bagby took her first steps towards a sports and fitness lifestyle as a child. Her brothers played soccer and her father coached the sport. Naturally, she was inclined towards it. However, she expressed interest in competitive cheerleading when in sixth grade. The family respected Demis decision by supporting her to go ahead.

Bagby got an admission in the cheerleading gym in spite of having no experience on one condition she had to learn the necessary skills before their first competition. The San Diego native opted for taking private lessons as well since she did not feel confident with her skills. She trained by herself in the comfort of home.

Id take these rectangular cushions from outside by our pool and put them in the living room and start flipping. Thats where I did my first ever backflip, Demi told in an interview with Mens Health.

As months went by, Demi got remarkably better and the pace of her progression astonished even the coaches. But something that starts well does not necessarily end well. Bagby suffered a horrendous back injury on the last day of cheerleading practice. As she was descending down during a basket toss, Demi was dropped and the impact immediately broke her back.

It took Demi one full year to recover completely from the injury and the process raised her pain threshold exponentially.

Unless I die, nothings ever going to hurt that much, She says.

Discovering CrossFit training played a crucial role in Bagby moving on from the injury. She decided to check out a CrossFit gym after a display sign awakened her curiosity. The then 14-year-old was intrigued to see the gym and knew what she wanted to do next.

I walk in, and it;s a little gym with black mats, pull-up bars and an open floor And Im like, Wow, this is crazy. It just looked so cool. Like, this open space means you do something here.

Gymnastics and conditioning were Demi Bagbys favorite aspects of competitive cheerleading. She could do a whole lot of it in CrossFit and do light lifting work as well. Once again, Demi started making rapid progress in CrossFit and competed in the teen competition at CrossFit Open, placing 517th in the US for 14 to 15-year-old girls. She returned the following year and jumped to the 23rd place in the world.

The young prodigy never looked back after finding her way forward. She never stopped learning new things and added ocean surfing, wake surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding to her long list of accomplishments.

Demi Bagby started posting her progress on Instagram and other social media platforms. She soon shot up in fame and started gaining followers at a rapid pace. But more than the means to become famous, Instagram was always the means to track her progress.

Its a journal of my skills. I can watch myself surfing and say, I know what feeling I had when I was carving, and this is what it looks like.

Demi Bagbys Instagram and YouTube channel content give a fair idea about her training philosophy. Fitness is not merely a function of her strive for achieving peak performance level but a motivating factor in all aspects of her life.

She gives her all to fitness and training. Also, Demi Bagby likes to constantly learn new things and not get comfortable with what she is already good at. Her training philosophy revolves around the principle of trying new things and learning through failure as well as success.

Ill do something and know that its not right or Ill get hurt and be like, I know what I did. I need to never do that again, rather than someone saying, Dont do that, Demi Bagby said in an interview.

Demis training routine is a mix of different disciplines like calisthenics, plyometrics, CrossFit as well as combat sports. The workout routine mentioned below isnt a hundred percent accurate summary. Instead it gives a broad idea about how she trains based on various social media posts on her Instagram and YouTube channel.

Calisthenics is nothing but a fancy epithet for body weight exercises. It is a training method where the person relies on his own body weight for resistance to build muscle strength and other attributes necessary for leading a healthy life.

It is an excellent way to work mainly for two reasons you dont need to spend on equipment or gym as your body and a little bit of open space is the only real estate required to perform calisthenics workout. Calisthenics is a holistic way of training and helps improve functional strength instead of being focused heavily on the aspects like aesthetics or body composition.

Push-ups, pull-ups or bodyweight squats are some most common examples of bodyweight training. Demi Bagby starts her training week with calisthenics training and does a full body circuit on Monday.

Repeat the circuit three times

Being a mix of aerobic and anaerobic training, Muay Thai offers great benefits in terms of strength and endurance. The aerobic elements of Muay Thai training like jump rope, battle rope, running and shadow boxing helps improve the cardiovascular strength required for maintaining the optimal function of the human body.

Every Tuesday in Demi Bagbys training schedule is reserved for this art of eight limbs and she does not cut any corners when it comes to learning this craft. Apart from the health benefits, no one can deny the efficacy of Muay Thai in self defense situations.

The Muay Thai training session typically consists of:

For those with a superficial understanding of the practice, Yoga is beneficial improving flexibility, muscle coordination and balance. However, the more experienced individuals will tell you that the most potent benefits of Yoga go above and beyond that. The ancient Yogic practice helps with managing stress, improves mental health and makes positive changes in every aspect of life.

Demi Bagby practices different forms of training like calisthenics, CrossFit and Board Sports to name a few. To maintain focus on each one of those disciplines without mental fatigue setting in, Yoga practice must help her immensely. The Yoga session in Demi Bagbys routine looks like this:

Surfing is a good full body workout in that it engages the shoulder and back, core as well as lower body muscles. Its benefits for the cardiovascular system cannot be denied. Additionally, it is an amazing way to spend time in a natural environment and reduce stress and anxiety.

Demi Bagby enjoys surfing as much as she loves to train in the gym or outdoors. Also, a full body activity like surfing can really put the gains made with body weight and strength training to test and give a person an idea about their level of fitness.

Demi Bagby is back to working calisthenics on Friday. She goes through a full body training circuit to improve functional strength and muscle coordination.

Repeat the circuit for 3 rounds

Demi Bagbys Saturdays start with a long run along the beach with her dog. On some occasions, she also rides the exercise bike to get the cardio work in.

It would not be an overstatement to say that CrossFit gave Demi Bagbys aspirations a second wind and allowed her to pursue an active lifestyle after the career ending back injury. She goes through an intense CrossFit training session every Sunday which concludes her training week.

Hydration is the key to maintaining healthy body function, especially when you are as active as Demi Bagby. The 22-year-old gives utmost importance to staying hydrated and makes sure to drink enough water throughout the day and during her training sessions to fuel performance.

Demis diet includes a balanced mix of Complex carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, other micronutrients and most importantly, protein and fiber. Ice cream is her weakness and she can walk miles to have a scoop of her favorite flavor. However, Demi practices immense self control and does not waver from a strict diet plan necessary for maintaining peak physical health.

She follows a simple dietary routine of three meals per day. It consists of simple and nutrient dense whole foods that are not laden with calories.

While chicken, eggs and Salmon are the primary sources of protein in her diet, vegetables, fresh fruits, brown rice and oats serve as healthy sources of fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.

A full day of eating in Demi Bagbys routine looks like this:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Demi Bagby has overcome life altering injuries at a very young age and that has helped her build an unbreakable mind and body. Still in her early 20s, Demi has a lot of time left to take her fitness career and business endeavors to a whole new level. Her progress in different disciplines of training shows that if you have the drive and a right mindset, nothing can stop you from achieving the highest levels of human capabilities.

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