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Raw food diets are nothing new. Fans of uncooked food subscribe to the idea that high heat destroys nutrients, so a diet of foods that are as close to their natural state as possible should be healthier, says the Cleveland Clinic, by way of explaining the practice. With all the bad news about ultra-processed foods, that doesn't sound too crazy at least if youre focusing on whole plant-based foods, as in a raw vegetarian or vegan diet.

Leave it to TikTok video influencers to push the concept a bit too far, however. To the alarm of food safety experts, users there have been promoting uncooked animal products, including milk and animal organs.

Chief among the #rawlife advocates is the flamboyant Liver King, the self-proclaimed CEO of the ancestral lifestyle with more than four million followers and 81.5 million likes on TikTok. Many videos feature a musclebound and shirtless Liver King sitting on a throne as he prepares to down a meal that might include raw liver (he claims to eat 3 ounces of raw liver at every meal), bone marrow, ground beef, or bull testicles. Why eat vegetables when you can eat testicles? is his frequently uttered tagline.

And there are plenty of other social media influencers, such asPaul Saladino, aka Carnivore MD, on the raw beat. A double board certified doctor, Saladino advocates unpasteurized milk, asserting that the heating process zaps key health benefits. (There is no evidence that this is true.)

Before you start ordering your steak tartare with a raw milk chaser, heres what you should know about the potential health benefits and risks of certain uncooked foods.

Part of the idea that raw foods are healthier than cooked ones comes from the belief that heating foods destroys some of their nutrients. This isnt entirely unfounded, says Don Schaffner, PhD, a professor of food science and an extension specialist at Rutgers University and a cohost of the podcast Food Safety Talk. Heating destroys nutrients, and it doesnt matter if those nutrients are in vegetables or meat, or other foods, Dr. Schaffner says.

Certain nutrients are more susceptible to heat than others, however, and he points out that the major nutrients in meat, including protein and B vitamins, are affected very little by normal cooking temperatures, which is why searing a steak or baking a chicken breast does not alter the food's basic nutritional value. Additionally, Schaffner says, Sometimes heat can make the nutrients in foods more accessible. One study that looked at how cooking affects the nutrients in cuts of pork, veal, and beef found that many vitamins and minerals decreased after cooking, but iron and zinc actually increased in cooked beef.

What about all those vitamins and minerals were missing out on? Are raw meat enthusiasts right when they say uncooked meat is healthier? The question that we really have to ask ourselves, Schaffner says, is how important is this food for this nutrient, and how much does the preparation method affect it? Youre likely not eating steak for its thiamine, so the micronutrients youre losing in the cooking process arent really going to make a difference in your overall nutrition. Today, Americans are, by and large, not underfed or nutrient deficient, Schaffner says.

Theres an important danger in consuming raw or undercooked meat: the potential for foodborne illness. Not only is there a risk of being infected with campylobacters and salmonellas, but also parasites such as roundworms and tapeworms, says Beth Czerwony, RD, a registered dietitian with Cleveland Clinics Center for Nutrition. Campylobacter is a bacterium that causes campylobacteriosis, which is the most common bacterial cause of diarrheal illness in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines, and people usually get a salmonella infection by eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, or eggs or by drinking raw milk, according to Mayo Clinic.

Typically, the specified safe internal temperature of properly cooked meat will kill disease-causing bacteria, according to the CDC. Thorough cooking is especially important with ground meats, which transfer bacteria that may have been on the surface of the meat to the interior during the grinding process. While you can find things like beef tartare on restaurant menus, be aware that raw meat always poses some risk of foodborne illness, according to the USDA.

There are other risks associated with eating beef liver every day, regardless of how much its cooked, says Czerwony. One 3 ounce portion of beef liver contains more than 1,000 percent of the copper you need daily, and more than 700 times the recommended amount of vitamin A, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). An overdose of these nutrients can have adverse health effects. Past research has found that beef livers also contain antibiotic residue, which is normally at a concentration too low to harm humans, but which could pose a problem if it is eaten regularly.

Like raw meat, milk that comes straight from the cow may contain harmful pathogens, including campylobacter, cryptosporidium, E. coli, listeria, brucella, and salmonella, according to the CDC. Before pasteurization was invented, raw milk, and dairy products made from it, were known to cause diseases such as typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria. Basically, we started pasteurizing milk because untreated milk causes illness, says Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, a professor and food safety expert at Drexel University in Philadelphia.

In pasteurization, milk is heated to a specific temperature (usually 161 degrees F for at least 15 seconds) to kill harmful bacteria, then rapidly cooled, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. When you pasteurize milk, you dont kill everything, Dr. Quinlan points out. Youre heating the milk, not sterilizing it. A lot of the bacteria is still there. Thats why most milk has about a 10-day shelf life, she says.

Just as with cooking meat, pasteurization doesnt significantly change the nutritional value of milk, according to theU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Numerous studies have compared the milk proteins, milk fat, minerals, and vitamins of both raw milk and pasteurized milk and concluded that raw milk is not nutritionally superior.

In spite of this, a 2020 study from the University of California in Davis found that an estimated 3 percent of the U.S. population consumes unpasteurized milk. There is no federal regulation of raw milk, and about a dozen states permit it to be sold for consumption, although asJanell Goodwin, a public affairs specialist at the FDA, says, the FDA strongly supports the policy that all milk sold for human consumption should be pasteurized and that consumers should only drink milk that is pasteurized.

Some people may prefer raw milk because they believe it to be a superior source of probiotics, or healthy bacteria, compared with pasteurized milk, but the UC Davis researchers did not find that to be the case. Although the microbiome is still being studied, as of now theres no scientific evidence that anything in raw milk is particularly beneficial to gut health, says Quinlan. However, there is evidence to say that there are pathogens in raw milk that can make you sick.

In fact, while UC Davis researchers did not find more beneficial bacteria in raw milk, they did discover that, when left at room temperature, unpasteurized milk creates dramatically more antimicrobial-resistant genes than pasteurized milk, according to Jinxin Liu, PhD, the lead author of the study. That could lead to the growth of a superbug, or disease-causing pathogen that is resistant to antibiotics and cannot be easily treated.

According to data from the CDC, the majority of dairy-related illness outbreaks are related to unpasteurized milk and milk products, says Goodwin. Compared to the consumption of pasteurized dairy products, the consumption of unpasteurized dairy products causes 840 times more foodborne illnesses and 45 times more hospitalizations, she says.

Symptoms of illness from raw milk can include diarrhea, stomach cramping, and vomiting. Some people develop severe or even fatal diseases from this exposure, such as Guillain-Barr syndrome, which can cause paralysis, according to the CDC.

There is no verifiable scientific research that supports the use of raw meat or milk to improve health or increase muscle, says Czerwony. Consumers should talk to their doctors or other healthcare professionals about their unique nutritional needs before following any kind of nutritional advice found on the internet, she adds.

If you want to build muscle by eating more protein, there are lots of healthy ways to do that, Quinlan says. Eating or drinking raw animal proteins are not among them.

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If you find comfort in a warm bowl of oatmeal, youre not alone in your sentiments. The research conducted on oatmeal reveals that there are numerous reasons to include this wholesome food in your diet.

While oatmeal is known for its comforting taste and texture, it is also highly nutritious and versatile, making it a great addition to any meal of the day. Here are five compelling reasons to incorporate oatmeal into your daily diet, along with some healthy ways to consume it beyond the traditional breakfast bowl.

Oatmeal is Packed with Nutrients

A mere half cup of dry, quick-cooking oats contains an impressive amount of essential nutrients, such as:

Furthermore, oats are loaded with a range of vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, zinc, selenium, B vitamins, and traces of calcium and potassium. Considering its low-calorie count, oatmeal is undoubtedly a nutrient-rich ingredient that can contribute significantly to your daily nutritional requirements.

Oats contain polyphenol antioxidants that possess both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. At a cellular level, polyphenols can help to reduce oxidative stress, which is the imbalance between the production of free radicals that can damage cells and the bodys ability to counteract their harmful effects.

Due to their protective properties, polyphenols have been associated with a decreased risk of various health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Overall, consuming oats can provide numerous health benefits due to the presence of these powerful antioxidants.

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Professional athletes are known for their strict diets and intense training regimens. Jakob Chychrun, the newest member of the Ottawa Senators, is no exception. He recently revealed in an interview with Craig Morgan that his diet includes raw liver and raw beef heart, among other things.

While this may seem unusual or even unappetizing to some, Jakob Chychrun credits his unique diet with helping him become the successful athlete he is today. He explained that the taste may be unpleasant, but his body craves nutrient-dense foods after consistent consumption.

This diet is often referred to as a "paleo" or "caveman" diet, as it seeks to emulate the diet of our ancient ancestors who lived during the Paleolithic era. The idea behind this diet is that humans evolved to eat certain foods, and that modern processed foods can be harmful to our health.

Jakob Chychrun's diet may seem unconventional to some, but it is a testament to the importance of a nutrient-dense diet for athletes. While his raw meat consumption may not be for everyone, it's clear that Chychrun is committed to his health and performance on the ice.

Jakob Chychrun's recent trade from the Arizona Coyotes to the Ottawa Senators has been a big change for the young defenseman. However, he quickly made an impact with his new team, scoring his first goal for the Senators in a game against the New York Rangers. It was an emotional moment for Chychrun, but it was made even more special by the presence of his grandfather in the stands.

A video captured the moment when Chychrun showed his grandfather a replay of his goal on a tablet. The elder Chychrun was visibly moved, clearly proud of his grandson's accomplishments. The video quickly went viral, with fans and players alike sharing the emotion of the moment.

For Jakob Chychrun, the move to the Senators is a chance for a fresh start and a new chapter in his career. It's clear that he's already making an impact on his new team, and his first goal is just the beginning. With the support of his family and the Senators organization behind him, he's poised to make even more special moments on the ice. And with his grandfather by his side, he'll have someone special to share them with.

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I can stock up on Mediterranean-diet staples, like goat cheese and pesto, at Aldi without breaking the bank. Kristina Lopez

I'm a home cook and I like to make Mediterranean-diet-inspired dishes with a twist. Voted the best diet six years in a row, the eating style focuses on fresh produce, healthy fats, and whole grains.

One of my grocery staples are lemons, which is often the star ingredient in Mediterranean meals and drinks.

The versatile fruits are in drinks like limoncello, an Italian liqueur with lemon zest, and entres like avgolemono, a Greek soup with chicken stock and lemon juice. You can also find the fruit in desserts like Spanish lemon olive-oil cake.

I squeeze lemon juice in my water or tea every morning and put the zest in my nondairy yogurt as a midday snack.

I love that grapes give me a sweet fix without also giving me a sugar high.

I put the Specially Selected grapes on charcuterie boards alongside manchego cheese, goat cheese, roasted almonds, toasted baguette slices, pine nuts, cucumber slices, bell peppers, and roasted-garlic hummus.

To infuse a bit of sweetness into my drinks, I slice grapes in half, freeze them, and drop them in my beverages like ice cubes.

Tomatoes are known for being in marinara sauces and Greek salads, but I think the fruits' true magic is their ability to maintain their flavor and texture in pretty much any dish.

Roma tomatoes are always on my grocery list, whether I use them for minestrone soup or bake them into a puff pastry topped with feta cheese.

They also give me a dose of vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene, a plant nutrient in tomatoes that researchers have linked to several health benefits.

I didn't always like eating mushrooms, but incorporating more Mediterranean ingredients into my diet has introduced me to foods I thought I'd never like and now can't wait to make at home.

The South Mill Champs mushrooms from Aldi are stuffed with a spinach-and-artichoke filling, and they're a great way to try new flavors. Because they're premade, I don't have to worry about following a recipe.

The mushrooms are small enough to serve as a side dish or to eat as a healthy snack.

There are so many things you can do with chickpeas, from putting them in salads and stews to making them into hummus and falafel.

Park Street Deli chickpea salad has edamame, cranberries, carrots, and bell peppers. The cranberries' sweetness cuts through the vinegar dressing's acidity, and the crisp bell peppers complement the edamame.

Even if I only add a small dollop of goat cheese to my salads and charcuterie boards, I still get a punch of tangy flavor.

I love Emporium Selection's garlic-and-herb version. Aldi also carries different flavors that have blueberries and cranberries.

Emporium Selection's goat cheese is great to spread on a piece of toasted crostini, and I recommend topping it off with chopped tomatoes and avocado.

Flatbreads are similar to pizzas but different in shape. This Specially Selected one is large and has a lot of flavor.

I love trying different Mediterranean flavors, like grilled chicken with feta, artichoke, spinach, roasted chickpeas, mushrooms, shallots, and goat cheese with pesto.I drizzle balsamic vinegar on top to finish it off.

Pesto makes a great base in so many recipes, and Priano makes different varieties of the sauce.

Its alla Genovese pesto is green, nutty, and garlicky. Its red rosso pesto is lesser-known but equally delicious.

I toss warm linguine in the green, basil-based pesto and spread the red, tomato-based pesto on flatbread. You can mix either one into hummus to add some flavor or use them to season chicken, beef, veal, and seafood.

Artichoke hearts and leaves have so many vitamins and minerals.

Some people eat the Tuscan Garden marinated artichoke hearts straight out of the jar, but I like to experiment with them. They're great for adding zest to simple salads, and I also use them as a pizza topping.

Aldi carries non-marinated ones as well, and I use them in recipes with opposite flavor profiles.

Savoritz Parmesan crisps have 13 grams of protein and 1 gram of carbs per serving, which aligns with my nutrition goals.

I don't focus on limiting or cutting out carbs, but I care about finding delicious alternatives that are better for my health.

I can crunch Savoritz Parmesan crisps over a Caesar salad or use them as crackers on a charcuterie board.

Hummus is such a large part of Mediterranean cuisine that it needs no introduction. However, it can be hard to choose which flavor I want to have in my refrigerator until my next grocery run.

Park Street Deli's four-pack of hummus solves that problem. It has some of my favorite flavors: classic, roasted red pepper, roasted garlic, and cilantro jalapeo.

Though I'm not a huge fan of jalapeo, I've spread it on turkey wraps and avocado toast, and it isn't the worst combination I've ever tried.

I use Priano's balsamic vinegar to make a Mediterranean-inspired salad dressing, combining high-quality olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, garlic, and Italian herbs and spices.

I pour this mixture overromaine lettuce, Roma tomato wedges, thinly sliced red onions, cucumber slices, and a chunk of Greek feta.

You can also roast a marinated lamb leg or chicken breast and add it to the salad for a burst of flavor.

Aldi's delicious Atlantic salmon is a coveted, affordable treat that's been the star of many of my meals.

Though salmon tastes great on its own, the Mediterranean herbs give the fish so much flavor.

I like to pair it with a vegetable medley that includes broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, carrots, green beans, and zucchini.

The Mediterranean-herb salmon also goes well with Greek lemon potatoes or pasta in a light sauce with lemon and garlic butter.

As a freelancer running my own business, it can be hard to pull myself away from work.

Luckily, Bremer's gyro kit has everything I need for a quick lunch, including 16 ounces of fully cooked gyro meat, 8 ounces of tzatziki sauce, and five pieces of pita bread.

You can warm up the gyro meat in the microwave or on a skillet for a quick, delicious lunch or dinner.

My go-to pasta sauce is a deliciously rich, slightly sweet rag. I prefer to layer it over a bed of pasta and top it with Parmesan cheese.

It's a major comfort food for me, and I love making it from scratch, though there's no shame in finding a delicious jarred version.

I often use ground turkey for a leaner sauce, but ground beef is a decadent treat I use for a heartier, denser flavor profile. The meat I choose definitely makes a difference.

Spanish paella is made using a saffron-and-seafood broth, which gets absorbed into the rice during the cooking process. Then, seafood like fish, shrimp, clams, squids, and mussels adds the flavors of the Mediterranean Sea.

Specially Selected's frozen Spanish seafood paella is a great meal for busy nights. It has pollock, shrimp, and calamari. If you don't like a wide variety of seafood, it's a solid option since it only has three kinds.

When I visited Spain and Greece in 2022, I liked seeing locals use honey to sweeten their meals and desserts.

It's such a smart, obvious, and natural way to enhance the flavors in Mediterranean cuisine.

Even though I love sugar, I prefer to have flavor in my desserts rather than just a straight sugar rush. So, I drizzle Specially Selected's honey over rich Italian pizza to create a contrast between sweet and savory flavors and dip Greek doughnuts in a honey-and-cinnamon mixture.

No matter how I use it, raw honey is a delicious way to enjoy desserts, and I feel healthy consuming it.

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Ozempic has quickly become a hot-button issue in terms of diet trends, with many celebrities even opening up about the possibility of using it to shed pounds quickly. Dr. Thomas Su, a plastic surgeon, exclusively broke downthe controversial weight loss plan forUs.

Thedrug was never meant to be for people who are near their ideal weight. It's not even approved by the FDA for casual weight loss, the Artistic LipoSculpting Center owner, 54, exclusively toldUs Weeklyearlier this month. There are exact stipulations that patients need to meet to qualify for Wegovy as a weight loss medication [including] their BMI requirement [and] they have to be over 30. So for casual weight loss, it's not approved and would be considered an off-label use.

He added: Now that being said, will it work for weight loss is someone who is closer to their ideal [weight]? Yes, it will. It's not a good idea for someone who hopes to keep it off because one thing that we know is when you stop the medication, whether it be a few months down the road or a year later, your weight will come back pretty rapidly. It's not a good weight loss measure if you're really planning to keep something off.

According to theU.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA), Ozempic and Wegovy are medications that are commonly used for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or who are overweight with a weight-related condition, including high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes. However, many celebrities have been vocal about trying the drug as a simple alternative to shed pounds.

It's an easy method to lose weight. It doesn't require a lot of thinking or a lot of effort, Su said on March 3. You give yourself an injection, and your appetite issuppressed and you're notsuffering from it. So you naturally just eat less. You're not having to struggle through cravings or going to the gym and working out hard so it's taking off weight in an easy fashion.

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Ozempic was initially approved by the FDA to improve the secretion of insulin in individuals with diabetes, with an unintended side effect of weight loss. As a result, the brand began marketing it as a specific weight loss tool.

It's going to take a little bit of time, maybe a whole month before someone starts to see any noticeable weight change, and the effects of it can be variable from person to person, Su said. "So, some people really don't respond well to Ozempic as a weight loss medication.

The Florida-based physician further explained that Ozempic's side effects are primarily related to gastrointestinal issues.

This medication does slow down the absorption and emptying of the gut so it can cause nausea, vomiting and constipation. Su toldUs. "Those type of side effects are usually noticed mostly at the beginning, maybe in the first few weeks of someone using it. Most people would see that those side effects are going away and if not, some doctors are spacing out the injections a little bit further or reducing the dose.

After users stop taking Ozempic, there is a major risk of unwanted weight gain rapidly.

I don't think [theres any way to stop it], Su posited. It says it's an artificial means of losing weight and unless you do takedrastic measures and change your diet after you get off of Ozempic, then you're not going to maintain that weight gain and you're going to notice that your appetite probably comes back very ravenously after you stop it.

The medication, however, can be a long-term solution for individuals with weight-related conditions.

We know that for Type 2 diabetics, it's going to be a lifelong medication that they're going to be on and for people who are heavier, it can be a long-term solution too, the University Of Texas Medical School alum said. If you have a co-morbid condition,such as high blood pressure, or cardiac disease or high cholesterol if you have one other high-risk factor for cardiac disease, Wegovy is actually approved, and it's meant for long-term use, not just for one year but for pretty much forever for management of that disease, just like a high blood pressure medication will become a permanent part of your medication regimen.

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Gluten sensitivity (gluten intolerance or non-celiac gluten sensitivity) involves having a minor adverse reaction after eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.

This is not the same as having celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes a severe reaction to the presence of gluten.

This article discusses the symptoms, testing, and dietary treatment for gluten sensitivity and outlines how it differs from celiac disease.

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Many gluten sensitivity symptoms mirror celiac disease symptoms, including:

These symptoms typically appear within hours or even a day after ingesting gluten. They tend to disappear when gluten is removed from the diet and avoided.

Gluten triggers a severe autoimmune response in people with celiac disease. The signs of this condition can look similar to non-celiac gluten sensitivity symptoms and typically include gastrointestinal symptoms such as:

Celiac gluten sensitivity can also come with symptoms such as:

Celiac disease symptoms cause actual damage to the small intestine, but gluten sensitivity does not.

Experts are still looking into what exactly causes gluten sensitivity. Unlike celiac disease, which prompts a specific immune system response and likely happens due to genetic and environmental factors, non-celiac gluten sensitivity is a little trickier to understand.

Some theories behind the cause of gluten sensitivity include a potential sensitivity to another carbohydrate instead of glutenor a leaky digestive tract lining that may allow gluten and bacteria into the bloodstream.

Possibly. There seem to be notable differences between celiac disease, which requires a lifelong commitment to a gluten-free diet and other treatments, and gluten sensitivity, which is potentially not as permanent.

Some research shows that people following a gluten-free diet for a couple of years might change their bodies' gluten tolerance. Still, checking with a healthcare provider before changing your diet or medications is always a good idea.

Though there's no specific test for gluten sensitivity, there are some ways to help determine whether this might be your diagnosis.

If you notice uncomfortable (but not necessarily severe) symptoms after ingesting gluten, it might be time to start tracking your symptoms at home. You can do this by recording which foods you eat daily and highlighting when symptoms occur.

Even if you don't notice an obvious pattern at first, this information is helpful to bring to a healthcare provider as you narrow down the cause of your symptoms.

Is it gluten sensitivity or celiac disease? A healthcare provider can help you make an accurate diagnosis. This might involve:

Depending on the outcome, your healthcare provider might also refer you to a gastroenterologist (a doctor specializing in digestive system conditions).

Treating gluten sensitivity means removing gluten from the diet. And making any changes to your current diet can be challenging, no matter what it is.

Fortunately, there are plenty of gluten-free and whole-food options that you might consider as you make this dietary transition, including:

If you're eating out or buying packaged foods at the grocery store, ask for entirely gluten-free dishes and carefully check all labels.

Eating gluten-free doesn't need to cost more. To make this diet more approachable cost-wise, consider:

When diagnosed with gluten sensitivity, you can focus on coping and living well. Here are some options for doing so:

Gluten sensitivity is when the body has an abnormal response to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Though symptoms of gluten sensitivity are similar to those of celiac disease, the latter is an autoimmune condition that requires lifelong care.

Researchers are still looking into what causes gluten sensitivity, but a healthcare provider can help provide a diagnosis. Treatment involves eliminating gluten from your diet and addressing specific symptoms as needed.

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Neither exercise nor nutritional interventions were found to affect the microbial population typically an underlying cause of lung function decline and disease progression in cystic fibrosis (CF) in the lung and gut of people with CF, a study in Germany shows.

That microbial population remained stable despite efforts to improve patient nutrition and exercise.

In summary, there is a lack of effective microbiome-modulating therapies to overcome the vigorous pathogen [disease-causing]-dominated signature of the CF respiratory microbiome, the researchers concluded.

The team added that further studies are required to understand which therapy could destabilize the dominant disease-associated microbial composition of [people with] CF.

The study, Resilience and stability of the CF- intestinal and respiratory microbiome during nutritional and exercise intervention, was published in the journal BMC Microbiology.

CF is characterized by the accumulation of sticky and thick mucus, particularly in the lungs, gastrointestinal and reproductive organs. It is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, which provides instructions to produce the CFTR protein that regulates water and salt flow in and out of cells.

In the lungs, the accumulation of mucus promotes the growth of disease-causing microbes. A decreased microbe diversity together with an increased dominance of disease-causing microbes correlate with a decline in lung function and disease progression.

Also, changes in the gut microbiome, the microbial population, are associated with lung infections.

Both diet and exercise may impact microbial composition in CF. For instance, a diet high in fiber or fermented foods might influence immune responses. In people with CF, taking probiotics supplements with live microorganisms intended to have health benefits in the body has been associated with fewer pulmonary exacerbations, or sudden worsening of respiratory symptoms. These supplements also may decrease gastrointestinal inflammation. However, the evidence is limited.

Multiple studies also have linked physical exercise with the modulation of the gut microbiome. But any potential impact on the lung microbiome has not yet been studied.

Now, a team of researchers in Germany sought to test whether increased physical activity, nutritional improvements, and supplementation with probiotics could impact the intestinal and lung microbiome in people with CF.

To that end, a personalized diet and exercise program was offered to 18 patients with CF for one year (12 months). Among the participants, 10 (56%) were men, and the median age was 29.5. All but one patient (17 in total) had pancreatic insufficiency, and 14 had a F508del mutation in at least one CFTR gene copy. Pancreatic insufficiency occurs when the body does not make enough of a specific enzyme needed to digest food in the small intestine. The F508del mutation is the most common in CF.

Clinical assessments and microbiome evaluation were performed before the study started, after three months, and after one year.

During the study, participants increased their training minutes per week by 42%. Their strength and endurance training was monitored by a sports scientist via the internet.

Results showed that fat-free mass increased with training. Cardiopulmonary fitness remained stable and lung function decreased.

Nutritional interventions, in the form of counseling, were offered based on food-weighting protocols. Fat and protein intake was 51% and 28%, respectively, and was not altered throughout the study. For CF patients, nutritional recommendations suggest fat intake representing 35%-45% of total caloric intake and protein intake of more than 20%.

All participants took probiotics specifically Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG between months three and 12.

The researchers analyzed stool and sputum samples to assess the impact of the nutritional and exercise interventions on the gut and lung microbiome. Parameters such as microbial diversity, richness and dominance were analyzed.

No differences in diversity were observed over time, indicating a stable microbiome composition, according to the team.

Microbiome composition was highly specific for each patient and was impacted by disease severity. CF severity explained 8% of the variance in sputum microbiome and 7% of that in stool.

Disease-associated microbes dominated sputum composition. The dominance of Pseudomonas bacteria was linked to moderate-severe lung disease, whereas both Staphylococcus and Streptococcus were dominant in the lung microbiome of individuals with better lung function.

For the lung microbiome, neither training nor lung function parameters were related to changes in microbiome composition. In the gut microbiome, lung function, but not training frequency or time, was significantly associated with microbial changes.

According to the researchers, this suggests stability and lower-complexity of sputum compared to stool.

There is a lack of effective microbiome-modulating therapies to overcome the vigorous pathogen [disease-causing]-dominated signature of the CF respiratory microbiome.

Recent antibiotic treatment, either orally or into-the-vein (intravenously), taken within the prior two weeks before sampling, significantly decreased the diversity and richness of the gut microbiome. However, long-term antibiotic treatment burden had a minor influence.

Although not statistically significant, changes in total antibiotic burden explained around 10% of the microbial composition in stool samples, but just around 1% among sputum samples.

Despite the exercise and nutritional intervention, respiratory and intestinal microbiomes proved to be resilient, the researchers wrote. Resilience is the ability of the microbiome to remain or return to a stable state composition, demonstrated here by the lack of significant variation in the same patient or between patients.

We demonstrate that the resilience of the CF respiratory microbiome is driven by the high stability and dominance of disease-associated pathogens, they added.

The team noted that new, highly effective CFTR-modulator therapieshave recently been approved.

These CFTR-modulator therapeutics might have the potential to surpass the demonstrated resilience of CF microbiomes. Future studies on CF microbiome composition under these therapeutics are needed, the researchers concluded.

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Steady Diet of Racing at Florida Putting Joshua Liendo in Position for 2024

The messaging from Swimming Canada through 2020 and into 2021 highlighted a dearth of racing, even by COVID-19 pandemic standards. One of the last major nations to hold its trials for the Tokyo Olympics and one of the most heavily impacted by pandemic restrictions, the program persevered at the Summer Games despite being short on competitions in the lead-up.

Those conditions factored into the decision by Joshua Liendo, who identifies first and foremost as a racer, to head south for college swimming at the University of Florida. Hes thrilled by how his first year in Florida has worked out.

Joshua Liendo; Photo Courtesy: Scott Grant/Swimming Canada

Im getting world-class racing down here, regularly, which is great, Liendo said by phone last week as he preps for NCAA Championships. I feel like its just going to be that much better because by the time I get to Worlds, its going to be that Ive been doing it so much and so often that its only going to make me better.

Liendo has flourished in Florida, accelerating a trajectory well underway before he left Canada. At the SEC Championships, he won the 100 butterfly in 44.11 seconds. He was second to Tennessees Jordan Crooks in both the 50 freestyle (Liendo went 18.39) and the 100 (41.24). All three are NCAA A cuts.

Liendo split 18.20 off the end of the Gators silver-winning 200 medley relay and 18.02 as the Gators won gold in the 200 free relay. He helped Florida win the 400 medley relay, swimming fly, in an SEC record and was part of the runner-up 400 free relay. The Gators have a chance to topple NCAA records in both the 200 free relay (they were .11 off the 2009 standard of Auburn) and the 400 medley relay (.26 away from Texass 2017 mark).

Hes being driven forward by friend and foe alike. He and Crooks tangled in each individual event in SECs in College Station, Texas. The competition seems to have brought out the best in both, and the Caymanian is a likely rival on the international stage for years to come.

Racing him, Ive learned a lot, and then theres that competitive aspect about it where every race is close, Liendo said. Im always on my toes, and Jordan is a great guy. Hes really humble, hes a nice dude and a talented athlete, and its always a pleasure to race against him. Id race against him all the time if I could, because I feel like I get better from racing him.

The team atmosphere in Gainesville about speaks for itself. Hes surrounded by outstanding sprinters Florida went second, fourth, seventh and eighth in the 100 free at SECs, for instance. He shares a team with Olympians Alberto Mestre and Alfonso Mestre, not to mention Gator Swim Clubs rolodex of post-grad standouts. A group that counts Anthony Nesty as the head coach and Katie Ledecky as a graduate assistant has no shortage of motivation and knowhow on deck.

We have a large group of guys that can all go fast at any given time and at practices, he said. Theres always someone to push me in practice, which I find really good. The group dynamic, we always have fun in practice, its a really good time to be with them in practice and obviously at meets. Im having a lot of fun and Im enjoying it a lot.

College life is an adjustment, but Liendo has managed fairly well. At 20, hes on the older side for a freshman, but hes grateful for the help hes gotten from Florida in his transition.

A thornier change is to short-course yards, even if the results dont necessarily prove it. Its a different discipline from the short-course meters he trained at the High Performance Centre in Ontario. The vagaries are pronounced for a sprinter, with execution of turns and starts so precise and the margins vanishingly small.

Liendo credits Crooks with being better in those areas than he is, which is one dimension in which hes using the Tennessee sophomore as a measuring stick.

It was definitely a big adjustment, Liendo said. Even at SECs, Im still missing my turns, stuff like that. Its almost a different sport, the way you have to think about it very detail-oriented, not as much swimming even, lot of underwaters and stuff like that.

The Gators have had a stranglehold on the SEC, winning 11 straight mens titles. But their sights are set higher this year, to be players on the national scene.

Its been trending in that direction under Nesty, and attracting talent like Liendo is a big reason why. Florida hasnt won an NCAA title on the mens side since 1984. Its last top-two finish was in 1985. The Gators were third each of the last two seasons and five times in the last decade. But theyve dropped as low as eighth (in 2012) and were fifth in 2018, the last time the meet was held at the University of Minnesota, this years home.

This year seems more open. With the emergence of Arizona State, the duopoly of California and Texas, which have claimed sole possession of the top two spots each year since 2014, seems in jeopardy. It could create an opening for Florida to do something special, and the Gators know it.

As contenders in all five relays and depth that should pack A finals across the board, hope is palpable.

We started talking about it at SECs, Liendo said. Were close to these records already, so with the team that we have and as well as weve done, the whole group has improved and theyve gotten a lot better, even when you look at them from last year. We were talking about NCAAs and seeing what it takes to be at the top and who we have to beat and the things we have to do in order to win. Thats where our head is at right now, and were in a good spot right now to do something special at NCAAs.

Liendo seems to be in an interesting spot in the quadrennial Olympic cycle, shortened to a three-year wait after Tokyos postponement. Liendo is a figurehead for the Canadian mens program, with Olympic experience and international pedigree that hes only burnished since Tokyo. He gleaned bronze medals in the 50 free and 100 free at the World Short-Course Championships in 2021. He added bronze in the 100 free and 100 fly at Worlds in Budapest, then capped a busy summer of making up for lost racing time with gold in the 100 fly and bronze in the 50 free at the Commonwealth Games.

The pressure of a looming Olympics is always there, Liendo said, if less prevalent before the countdown clock ticks under 12 months to Opening Ceremonies. But Liendo would be lying if he said that one eye isnt always on Paris.

Luckily, his short-term aspirations in Gainesville and his long-term international hopes are aligned.

I kind of know the next steps I need to take to continue getting better, so I feel like this year, with the World Championships and coming down here and getting a lot of racing in NCAAs, Im using it as a prep for this Olympic year, he said. I try to always be good in all the races I do and to keep improving, so Im looking at this year to learn from it and Im going to take what I learned from this year to take into the Olympic year next year.

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ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

A recent discovery to add green jackfruit flour in the diet of diabetes patients has resulted in multiple benefits and positive outcomes like lowering of HbA1c and improving fatty liver condition among patients. While there is a growing awareness about green jackfruit flour among the healthcare community, few fitness professionals have already started recommending green jackfruit flour to diabetes patients.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vinod Abichandani, Diabetes and Endocrine Physician at Ramanand Clinic in Ahmedabad shared, Green jackfruit flour is an authentic nutritional gem for medical nutrition therapy. Adding 30 grams of green jackfruit flour with whole-wheat flour or rice batter in each meal of persons with diabetes has resulted in remarkable improvement in their blood glucose levels. Use green jackfruit flour on a daily basis and the benefits are visible in most of the metabolic parameters including blood sugar levels and glycemic variability. Some of the patients have also realised an abdominal sonography and elastography documented improvement in their NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease), while consuming recommended amount of Jackfruit Atta on a regular, long-term basis."

Sheryl Salis, Registered Dietitian, Diabetes Educator and Founder of Nurture Health Solutions, revealed, 30g green jackfruit flour, owing to a low bulk density and an iso-volume effect, replaces 50g of wheat or rice or millet flour. The amount of soluble fiber is higher even for a smaller volume of green jackfruit flour (30g) when compared to 50g of wheat or rice or millet flour. When you look into the glycaemic index (GI) and glycaemic load (GL) of a variety of Indian foods, the GI of bajra roti and maize or corn or makka roti is higher than that of green jackfruit flour, which has a moderate GI and moderate GL but, what is really striking is that it has high amylose content and consists of type 2 resistant starch, which makes the GI lower."

She highlighted, It is also a good prebiotic. Furthermore, this is in line with the American Diabetes Associations (ADA) clinical practice recommendations which state that individuals who have pre-diabetes or diabetes should receive individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) as needed to achieve treatment goals. With the incorporation of green jackfruit flour, patients have achieved satiety much faster and the post-meal blood glucose levels were definitely much better. Thus, re-iterating the fact that integration of MNT into diabetes care has the potential to improve diabetes management.

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Shania Twain opened up about her show day routine on "Chicken Shop Date." (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Shania Twain is getting candid on her first "Chicken Shop Date."

On Friday, the Canadian country music star, 57, was featured on Amelia Dimoldenberg's YouTube series, "Chicken Shop Date." In the five-minute video, she opened up about her pre-show diet, and the meaning behind her sixth studio album, "Queen Of Me."

After revealing that she is a vegetarian, Twain shared she has other dietary restrictions reserved for the days she has to sing live.

"Show days, it's only liquids," she said.

"Man, I feel like a... burp," Dimoldenberg quipped before asking the singer if she has ever actually met Brad Pitt who is referenced in the lyrics of Twain's iconic hit, "Man, I Feel Like A Woman!"

"No," she replied, before joking, "I think he's avoiding me, honestly."

The meaning behind Twain's latest album is seemingly more accurate and personal, however.

"'Queen Of Me' means I am my own boss. I drive my own bus," she said. "What I really mean is that I take charge of myself. I take responsibility for myself."

In the video, Twain and Dimoldenberg also chatted about Harry Styles (sadly, Shania would not reveal his phone number), going to space and a variety of other hilarious topics.

Last month, the "Any Man Of Mine" singer made an appearance on "The Late Late Show With James Corden," in celebration of her album release.

"Lets f%#$ing go, girls!" she cleverly penned in the caption.

In the clip, Corden asks Tain about the "parental advisory" label for explicit content on her album, calling it a "first" for her.

"What is this explicit content we are being advised?" he asked, to which Twain quipped in response: "I'm not really sure what the f- you mean by that."

"Queen of f-g me I like that," she joked.

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