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If your blood is putting too much pressure on the walls of your arteries over an extended amount of time, you're most likely dealing with hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. Increasing blood pressure can stem from a few things, such as your poor eating or drinking habits, as well as lifestyle habits such as lack of exercise or smoking cigarettes.

There are numerous ways to lower your blood pressure, one of which is to change what you put into your bodyand that goes for both foods you should add to your diet as well as those you should cut out. When it comes to cutting things out, there is one eating habit you could be doing that is causing chaos on your blood pressure, and it could make a big difference on your health if you stop it. According to Laura Burak MS, RD, founder of GetNaked Nutrition and author of Slimdown with Smoothiesone major eating habit wreaking havoc on your blood pressure is consuming too much sodium.

"One of the most common dietary habits when it comes to possibly increasing your blood pressure is consuming a diet high in sodium," says Burak. "Which surprisingly, doesn't come from the salt shaker but rather from processed, packaged foods like deli meats, smoked and canned foods, and snack foods like chips and dips."

According to Burak, the American diet is laden with these salty foods, and some people can be more sensitive to them.

Instead, she recommends focusing on consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables. She also recommends eating less packaged items, rinsing off canned foods before eating them, and opting for less salty foods like grilled chicken instead of deli chicken.

There's another eating habit Burak suggests can affect your blood pressure that's exacerbated by consuming too many salty foods: being chronically dehydrated.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

"We simply don't drink enough water, and when you couple a high sodium diet with a lack of water intake, it is a recipe for retaining water, not feeling so great, and possibly increasing your blood pressure," says Burak.

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Although stress is not an eating habit, Burak states that stress is currently and adamantly present in our daily lives, and it still can easily affect our blood pressure through food.

"Higher levels of stress go hand in hand with food choices, which is why you might find yourself reaching for salty crunchy chips or sugary chocolate when you're extra stressed, which in turn can both affect your blood pressure.

Constant sitting is also a non-food-related habit that still affects your body and what it consumes. Burak suggests that a lack of movement causes the food in your body to remain stagnant.

"Since the pandemic, we are more sedentary than ever," says Burak. "There is overwhelming research that moving your body consistently and staying in good shape keeps your heart strong and healthy, and blood pressure at a safe level. Moving and sweating also helps to flush out excess salt intake which can only help blood pressure."

However, although not an eating habit per se, it still affects the way your body handles food.

"When you start at the top and find ways to lower your stress levels, for example by walking outside most days, then your eating and drinking habits will also most likely improve," says Burak. "Looking at the big picture when it comes to habit changes is the most effective and long-lasting way to slowly improve your overall health."

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While recommended screenings beginning at age 45 have helped decrease colorectal cancer cases in older adults, cancer rates are continuing to increase in younger populations.

Since 2009, the rate of new colorectal cancer diagnoses in patients under age 50 has increased by 2% each year.

"When I started practice and residency around 2010, Id uncommonly see patients who were less than 50 years old," said Jordan Kharofa, MD, associate professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology in the University of Cincinnatis College of Medicine, a University of Cincinnati Cancer Center member and a UC Health physician. "But more and more were seeing these patients in our clinics now to the point where it doesnt strike us as an exception to the rule."

The research is still unclear exactly what is causing increased cancer rates in young people, but Kharofa said one hypothesis is that patients diets and the bacteria in their gut are contributing factors. This led he and his colleagues to research the relationship between bacteria in the fecal microorganisms, or microbiome, and rates of colorectal cancer in younger populations.

Kharofa delivered a poster presentation on his findings at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago.

The microbiome is a term used for the collection of microbes, including microorganisms like bacteria, that live on or in the human body. Kharofa said advances in DNA sequencing have allowed researchers to better characterize what species of bacteria are present in the microbiome, leading to a boom in research over the past 10 years.

In the past, wed have to culture specific bacteria and isolate them, and thats really complicated, he said. But now with the genetics and the cost of sequencing going down, we can quickly characterize what species are where and try to understand if they have implications for normal health and disease.

Kharofa said previous studies have shown that certain bacteria species present in the gut are associated with colorectal cancer. The research team then asked the question if these cancer-causing bacteria were elevated specifically in younger colorectal cancer patients compared to older patients and to healthy patients.

Kharofa collaborated with a team including Nicholas J. Ollberding, PhD, a Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center bioinformatician and associate professor in the UC Department of Pediatrics. Using genetic data from 11 previous studies, the team analyzed microbiome data from 609 patients who were healthy and 692 patients with colorectal cancer.

The research found two species of bacteria most closely associated with causing colorectal cancer were not found in higher levels among young patients, meaning these bacteria are unlikely to be responsible for increased cancer rates in young people.

Five other bacteria were found in higher levels in young people, including one species that is associated with a sulfur microbial diet, or a diet that is both high in processed meats, low-calorie drinks and liquor and low in raw fruits, vegetables and legumes.

Other epidemiologic studies without access to stool have revealed connections between a sulfur microbial diet and a higher increased risk of cancer in younger people, and Kharofa said this study is consistent with these previous findings.

Although these patients arent obese, there may be dietary patterns that happen early in life that enrich for certain bacteria such as this one, Kharofa said. Its not that what youre eating has carcinogens in them, but the byproducts produced during bacteria metabolism may lead to carcinogenic chemicals. Its possible that interactions between diet and the microbiome may mediate the formation of colorectal cancer cells and heightened risk in younger populations over the last several decades.

While more research is needed, Kharofa said a tangible takeaway from the study is for young people to eat more raw fruits and vegetables and legumes and less processed meats in their diets.

Theres still a lot we dont understand about how the diet influences the microbiome and how that might influence cancer, but this is a small sneak peek at something that might be going on, he said. Theres a lot of reasons to eat less processed foods and diets rich in raw fruits, vegetables and legumes, and this might be one more.

Kharofa said further research will look to learn more about the bacteria species that were found in higher levels in younger patients and how these species contribute both to the development of cancer and to the cancers response to treatment.

As the role of bacteria becomes clearer, there is also the potential for more advanced and tailored screening for younger patients.

Its really difficult to just screen everybody because the rates are pretty low in the entire population of individuals less than 45 years old, he said. But if you are able to profile the microbiome and maybe do targeted screening in some patients who had higher risk based on their stool, that might be a worthwhile investigation.

Even if a person is younger, Kharofa said anyone with symptoms should be evaluated by a doctor. Signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer include rectal bleeding or blood in the stool; persistent abdominal discomfort, including gas, bloating, fullness or cramps; diarrhea, constipation or feeling that the bowel does not fully empty; unknown weight loss; fatigue and vomiting.

Screening is for asymptomatic people, and anyone with symptoms needs to be evaluated, Kharofa said. We unfortunately see these patients presenting later at diagnosis because their symptoms were ignored. If youre young and you have symptoms, you need to be evaluated.

Other contributing authors to the research were Senu Apewokin, MD, associate professor in the UC College of Medicine, and Theresa Alenghat, PhD, member of Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Centers Division of Immunobiology and an associate professor in the UC Department of Pediatrics.

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Beyonc looks so flawless that it's hard to believe the singer is 40. She's been known for her fierce attitude and known as a beauty icon since her start in the late nineties. Still married and "drunk in love" with her husband, Jay-Z, they have 3 children together. Now, as a mother and wife, Beyonc still dominates the music charts and both the celebrity and beauty worlds.

Headlining and performing at numerous events throughout her career, she took to her new Netflix documentary to discuss her performance at Coachella in 2018. In this documentary, Beyonc opens up about her diet and what she cut out of it to meet her goals. With everything she cut out, Beyonc couldn't have helped but state that she was left hungry. With the help of Men's Health, we wrapped up what Beyonc cut out of her diet and what she ate instead. For more celebrity news, check out The Dangerous 'Met Gala Diet' Kim Kardashian Followed To Drop 16 Pounds.

Carbs get a bad rap. They're looked at as being dangerous for weight gain and causing sluggish behavior. Although too many carbs can have negative effects, it turns out that your body does need them.

Not consuming a sufficient amount of carbs could prevent your body from properly getting all the energy it needs to burn throughout the day. If this happens, there is a good chance that your energy levels could lower throughout the day. You might also get bad breath, become constipated, and develop headaches and cramps.

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Cutting out meat is a standard in vegetarian and vegan diets. If you specifically cut out red meat, you can obtain some benefits, such as reducing inflammation and lowering your risk of heart disease and high cholesterol.

However, you have to be careful, as you can lose potential necessary nutrients your body needs as well as develop a low iron count.

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According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, you're supposed to eat about 8 ounces of seafood per week. Fish can be eaten as a substantial protein and can even help you lose weight because it makes you feel full and cuts down your fat intake.

However, not consuming fish lessens the risk of consuming harmful toxins into your body that could affect your health. This includes consuming mercury which, if consumed too much, can affect your hearing, vision, and coordination challenges three things Beyonc needs for performing!

Opting out of sugar in your diet can help you be in tip-top shape quicker. For starters, cutting out sugar means you'll lose belly fat, feel less bloated, your skin will improve, and you'll feel more energetic (which is perfect if you're about to perform a big concert). More importantly, your heart health will improve, upgrading your overall body health and organ health.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

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For the lactose-intolerant, this seems like an easy switch. However, cheese lovers and yogurt eaters might think differently.

However, giving up dairy does come with benefits. If you're dairy-sensitive, cutting it out could help stabilize inflammation. You could also experience less bloating and regulate your digestion, as well as help clear your skin. If you choose to cut out dairy, just make sure you're getting your vitamin D and calcium from elsewhere.

Although Beyonc never came out to say the exact type of diet she was on, it sounded like it was more aligned with the vegan keto diet based on how it was described.

The vegan ketogenic diet is low in carbohydrates, high in fat, and moderate in protein. For this diet, carbs are typically reduced to 20 to 50 grams per day to reach and maintain the state of ketosis a metabolic process where your body burns fat instead of glucose and uses it as fuel.

Typically, the high fat comes from high-fat animal products. However, the vegan part of this diet doesn't use animals. They will only consume plant-based foods such as vegetables, fruits, and grains. In this diet, you can reach your high-fat intake by consuming fattening plant-based products such as coconut oil, nuts, and avocado.

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In a recent video on his channel, YouTuber and musician Randolph shares his experience of cutting out all added sugar from his diet. This includes giving up soda, which he describes as "liquid sugar" and the source of most of the sugar he consumes each day.

At the start of the week he admits to weighing probably the most he has ever been at 309 pounds. "Honestly, it's so disappointing," he says. "When I got married, I was 227 pounds and I was really happy with that, I just couldn't sustain it."

Randolph begins by ordering the same thing from Chipotle for lunch for the first couple of days before deciding to make his own burritos at home. "Eating the same food every single day is a very easy way to stop you doing a certain diet," he says. "[But] what I was finding is that because I was trying to not eat sugar, I was just not eating as much. And I don't think that's a smart thing to do."

Some challenges arise later in the week when Randolph has to go on a trip for work, and he fully anticipates giving in to the lure of fast food, but he succeeds in staying consistent. "Usually when I'm dieting and trying to eat better, it all goes out the window when I travel," he says. "You don't have as much time, you don't have the luxury to check food. But I'm happy to say, I did actually do very well."

Ultimately, he ends up losing up to a pound and a half each day for the first several days of the challenge, and weighs in at 306 pounds at the end of the week. Encouraged by this initial weight loss, Randolph says he believes he could quite happily continue with this low-sugar diet.

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Dr. Naomi Torres-Mackie on the psychological benefits of a healthy diet |

Can eating better truly impact how we feel about our mental wellbeing? Doctor Naomi Torres-Mackie, a psychologist in New York, says that it can.

Healthy eating isnt just good for our bodies; its good for our minds. So says Lenox Hills Dr. Naomi Torres-Mackie. The Head of Research at the Mental Health Coalition since 2020, Dr. Mackie, has a long history of helping her patients process all types of traumas. She advises her patients that creating a firm foundation of wellness starts with what you put into your body a substance, food, water, or trauma.

Dr. Naomi Torres-Mackie wears many hats to protect patients from the traumas of mental illness at her practice at Lenox Hill Hospital. Although currently stationed in New York and practicing as a postdoctoral fellow in the Northwell Health group, she has a complete background in her field. The doctor plays the Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the esteemed Columbia University. Her other accreditations include being a co-founder of a social justice-focused medical and clinical psychology consultancy known as Nascent Consulting.

Dr. Torres-Mackie authored her Dissertation around strength construction under stigma and strain, making her uniquely placed to connect the dots between mental illness and outside influences. One of those outside influences lies in what we eat. Here are some of her thoughts on eating well and mental wellness.

When we hear the words Healthy Eating, most of us instinctively groan. Whats life without a bit of sugar and fat? However, if we consistently overeat sugars and fats, we risk high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart diseases. We dont manage our weight; the same things can happen. Doctors dont look at as closely how that unhealthy diet would impact our minds.

Our brains require recommended levels of vitamins and minerals to maintain healthy functioning. This means getting enough B-vitamins to grow healthy blood cells, getting enough calcium to create new bone, and eating the right things so that your body continues to produce enough serotonin and dopamine. These two chemicals connect to the brains ability to fight off mental instability and things like depression and anxiety. Eating healthy foods more regularly helps us to produce the correct chemical compounds. It, therefore, gives us the energy we need to maintain a positive stance against our mental ill-health.

Dr. Torres-Mackie, the head of research in the Mental Health Coalition, shared her thoughts on the links between healthy eating and healthy thinking with us.

Preliminary and later research has shown a vital link between mental wellness and a nutritionally improved diet. It makes sense that if you do not put the right chemical compounds into your body, your brain doesnt have those compounds to act upon. Ergo, eating healthily is the fastest path to improved mental functioning.

Its not an overnight fix, but it seems like a great place to begin.

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If you want to increase your intake of vitamin B12, put down that bottle of vitamins! Unless you have a diagnosed vitamin or mineral deficiency, nutritional needs are best met with food, not supplements.

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Registered dietitian Anna Taylor, MS, RD, LD, CDCES, shares some of the best ways to add more vitamin B12 foods into your diet.

Also known as cobalamin, vitamin B12 is a necessary vitaminthat aids in many essential body functions. Its a water-soluble vitamin thats absorbed in your stomach and then makes its way to your blood and cells.

While this vitamin isnt something that your body naturally produces, there are ways to fill the gaps. As B12 is naturally found in many animal products, its simple to incorporate this essential vitamin into your diet.

Vitamin B12 plays many important roles in your body, with many benefits, including:

One main benefit that vitamin B12 provides is producing red blood cells. Why is this important? Red blood cells deliver oxygen throughout your body, which turns into the energy needed to keep your body functioning in a healthy way.

When your body isnt getting enough vitamin B12, red blood cells become enlarged making it harder for them to move in your bloodstream. This can ultimately cause a type of anemia.

Vitamin B12 also helps your body make DNA the building blocks for all of your bodys cells.

Especially as we age, vitamin B12 is vital for brain health. Some studies suggest that the vitamin may even help with preventing cognitive decline. If you become vitamin B12 deficient, it can affect your memory and cognition.

If your vitamin B12 level is normal, there isnt much research that suggests taking vitamin B12 will boost your energy. But if youre currently vitamin B12 deficient, chances are, youre struggling with weakness and fatigue. Making a point to eat more vitamin B12-rich foods is a great way to boost your energy if your system is lacking.

Some research also suggests that if you become vitamin B12 deficient, it can increase your risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is a gradual type of vision loss common for people over 50.

As vitamin B12 has such an essential role in supporting healthy red blood cells, including more of it into your diet may help reduce your risk.

Vitamin B12 is found in many food sources. But if you dont produce enough of a protein called intrinsic factor that helps your body absorb vitamin B12, or if you dont eat enough vitamin B12 foods, you may develop a deficiency.

If left untreated, vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to anemia, nerve damage and more, warns Taylor.

You may also have a higher risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency if:

If youre experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may have a vitamin B12 deficiency. Consult your doctor if:

You may not realize it, but vitamin B12 can be found in some of your favorite foods. Theres no reason to completely change your diet in order to get a healthy dose of vitamin B12, says Taylor.

Here are some foods that are a good source of vitamin B12:

Dairy and (some) nondairy brands are fortified with vitamin B12. If youre allergic or intolerant to dairy and drink milk alternatives like almond, soy, oat or cashew milk, be sure to check the nutrition label for vitamin B12.

If youre vegan or vegetarian, some cereals are a great source of vitamin B12. Just be sure to choose a cereal that is low in added sugar and high in fiber and whole grains, notes Taylor.

Egg yolks contain more vitamin B12 than egg whites, says Taylor. Its important to eat the whole egg if you are trying to increase your vitamin B12 intake. But if you have high cholesterol, consult with your doctor or dietitian first.

Fun fact: Eating full-fat plain yogurt has been shown to improve vitamin B12 deficiency because the vitamin is more easily absorbed in dairy products. If youre looking for fewer calories, fat-free Greek yogurt is a healthier option that also provides a solid amount of vitamin B12 (it even has more vitamin B12 than whole-fat yogurt).

Many people who try to eat healthier include salmon in their diets. It has a ton of omega-3 fatty acids and protein, as well as B vitamins. Just half of a cooked salmon fillet (6 ounces) contains more than 200% of the daily value for vitamin B12.

Whether youre a fan of canned or cooked tuna, both provide many essential nutrients, including vitamin B12. If canned is your preference, opt for light tuna in water. If you prefer cooking your own tuna fillet, make note that the muscles right below the skin (the dark muscles) contain a high concentration of vitamin B12.

Eating 3 ounces of red meat one to two times per week is recommended. As a rule of thumb, choose leaner meats, which contain higher vitamin levels, says Taylor. And always try to grill meat instead of frying it.

Organ meats are incredibly rich in B12, but also contain a large amount of cholesterol. For this reason, Taylor advises people who include organ meat in their diet to do so in moderation.

A lean source of protein, iron and antioxidants, a 3.5-ounce serving of baby clams provides greater than 4,000% of vitamin B12s recommended daily value.

The recommended vitamin B12 intake (in micrograms, or mcg) is as follows:

Source: National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements

Unless you have a B12 deficiency or have identified a risk factor for deficiency (like following a vegan diet or having a malabsorption issue), theres no need to take a vitamin B12 supplement. Instead, include food sources of vitamin B12 in your diet, says Taylor.

If youre taking vitamin B12 supplements in addition to the vitamin-rich foods youre consuming, you could experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and headache. Symptoms of excessive intake are rare since your body will excrete any extra through your urine, adds Taylor.

The best thing to do? Consult with your doctor about a possible vitamin B12 deficiency. A simple blood panel will confirm your vitamin B12 levels and then your doctor can develop a plan of action from there.

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There are certain foods that can help us in keeping our body fit and cool in the scorching weather

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During summers, the soaring temperatures sap our body of all energy. People increasingly opt for lemonade, juices, fruit, and lots of water become a part of summer diets so that their body remains cool and well hydrated.

There are certain foods that can help us in keeping our body fit and coolin the scorching weather. Here is a list of some foodstuffs that should become a part of your daily diet if you want to beat the heat:

Gulkand: It is a sweet preserve of rose petals that has a nice and calming effect onthe body. It has been traditionally consumed either directly or with paan. Gulkand cures heat-related problems, tiredness, lethargy, itching and pain.

Fennel seeds: If you soak a handful of fennel seeds overnight and have its water in the morning, it will help in lower your body temperature. Fennel seeds help in getting rid of bad breath, regulate blood pressure, help keep cancer at bay, improve digestion, and purify the blood as well.

Green vegetables: These are a must-have in the season. Vegetables such as amaranth, spinach, lettuce, cabbage, and kale are natural coolants. It is advisable to have them in the form of salads rather than cooked. Apart from leafy vegetables, pumpkin, tomatoes, bitter gourd, bottle gourd and brinjals also help cool the body.

Pulses: Pulses should be added to our diet during summers as many of them have a cooling effect on our body. Moong dal is rich in calcium, phosphorus, and iron. It also has cooling properties. Along with Moong, black chana is also consumed a lot by people who live in hotter regions.

Sattu: Sattu is a type of flour which comprises of a mixture of ground pulses and cereals. The flour is reputed to be an antidote to the scorching weather. Known for its cooling properties, one can make sattu chokha, sattu parathas, halwa, spiced drinks and namkeen out of this flour. Apart from its cooling benefits, sattu is great for digestion, prevents bloating, and keeps the body cool for a long time.

Watermelon: Watermelon is a deliciously healthy fruit that is full of nutrients. The fat-free food is one of the best options to have in summer as it 91.45 percent of its content is water.

Cucumber: Cucumbers are loaded with fiber and help keep constipation at bay. During summers when we tend to get dehydrated easily, cucumber is the perfect option for munching.

Coconut water: During hot and humid weather, coconut water is the best summer drink for all. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients and leaves you feeling instantly refreshed.

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Clinical Trials Arena lists five of the top tweets on metabolic disorders in Q1 2022 based on data from GlobalDatas Pharmaceuticals Influencer Platform.

The top tweets are based on total engagements (likes and retweets) received on tweets from more than 103 metabolic disorders experts tracked by GlobalDatas Pharmaceuticals Influencer platform during the first quarter (Q1) of 2022.

Dr Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist, shared an article on optimising metabolic health being the most important factor in saving lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. He tweeted that poor diet has been the root cause of the National Health Service (NHS) crisis since years, and was the single most significant lifestyle factor that caused the rise in Covid-19 death rates. As a result, obesity and chronic metabolic diseaseled to more Covid-19 fatalities. According to experts, the baseline general health in several western populations were unsatisfactory. For instance, over 60% of adults were overweight or obese in the US and UK.

Experts stated that obesity and Covid-19 death risks were directly related, as the former compromised the immune system and caused chronic inflammation that directly led to a cytokine storm that causes Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) found in various respiratory viruses, and in influenza, the article detailed. Furthermore, NHS data revealed that 72.7% of the first 2,204 patients admitted to 286 NHS intensive care units (ICUs) were overweight or obese. In addition, the article noted that about 50-60% % of the 1.4 million NHS workforce were either overweight or obese, given their dietary habits and dependency on the availability of unhealthy and ultra-processed food at hospitals.

A commentary also highlighted that patients with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome could face a ten-fold risk of mortality during Covid-19. As a result, it called for fixed glucose and metabolic control of type 2 diabetes patients to improve outcomes, the article detailed.

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Stephan J. Guyenet, founder and director of a publishing firm Red Pen Reviews, shared a research paper on dietary mediators of genetic susceptibility to obesity. The paper further probed into studies that highlighted that eating behaviours, such as snacking, disinhibition, emotional and external eating facilitated genetic vulnerability to obesity. Experts stated that it was still unknown if the quality of diet and the intake of specific foods mediated the genetic susceptibility to obesity.

The study, which was conducted on 750 participants, aimed to examine whether diet quality and specific food groups mediated the correlation between a polygenic risk score (PRS) for body mass index (BMI) and BMI and waist circumference (WC). The researchers further theorised that a poor diet, higher consumption of energy-rich foods, and low consumption of nutrient-rich foods mediated the genetic susceptibility to obesity. The study conducted mediation analyses via a regression-based and bootstrapping method, the paper detailed.

The findings of the study revealed that poor diet quality, and the consumption of certain food groups partly meditated the genetic vulnerability to obesity. This implied that improvements in food quality could reduce obesity risks in individuals with high genetic vulnerability, and thereby emphasise the need to focus on the diet quality of these individuals, the paper highlighted.

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Gregory D. Miller, chief science officer at National Dairy Council, the US, shared a study on the best dietary pattern to metabolic function, which researchers maintain still remains vague. A crossover controlled in-patient dietary study of 20 insulin-resistant obese women found a high-protein diet to be more effective in reducing insulin resistance and in improving glycemic variability, a potential risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2D), compared to a Mediterranean diet.

The study 21-day randomised controlled trial investigated cardiometabolic measures, body weight, glucose monitoring, and gut microbiota composition of the participants. Sixteen women completed the study, the article detailed.

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Dr. Daniel J. Drucker, an endocrinologist and professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, the University of Toronto, shared a research paper on the link between obesity and diabetes. According to researchers, the amount of excess fat in the body can cause T2D and its risk increases linearly with a rise in the BMI. As a result, the global increase in the incidence of obesity has to led to a related increase in the prevalence of T2D, the paper highlighted.

The research further detailed that the build-up of excess body fat promotesvarious metabolic irregularities and disorders, such asinsulin resistance, atherogenic dyslipidemia,non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), cell dysfunction,pre-diabetes, and T2D. Therefore, a progressive rise in BMI, which offers an index of adiposity, is related to or leads to an increased risk of developing T2D, the paper noted.

Individuals with higher upper body fat, intramyocelluar lipid content, intrahepatic triglyceride content, and pancreatic fat were also found to be at an increased risk of developing T2D than those with a lower body fat phenotype, the research highlighted.

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Atanas G. Atanasov, principal investigator at the research institute Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft, shared a pilot study on the benefits of oral curcuminphospholipid supplementation in patients suffering with CKD. Researchers believe that CKD patients are at a higher risk of cardiovascular mortality, and any intervention that prevented the development of CKD may prove beneficial for public health.

The pilot study was conducted on 24 CKD patients and 20 healthy volunteers, who were given nutritional advice and Curcumin (Meriva) supplements for six months. The patients were evaluated at baseline and after three to six months on various parameters, such asuremic toxins, metagenomic of gut microbiota (GM), and nutritional, inflammatory, and oxidative state, the paper detailed.

The findings revealed that Curcumin phytosome significantly lowered plasma pro-inflammatory mediators (CCL-2, IFN-, and IL-4), as well as lipid peroxidation in CKD patients. With regards to GM, Escherichia-Shigella, which causes life-threatening disease, also significantly depleted after six months of Curcumin supplementation. In addition, the plasma concentrations of uremic toxins, known to directly contribute to renal damage and increased cardiovascular risks, did not increase in the supplemented group, thereby backing the stability detected in the enrolled CKD patients, the research detailed.

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You are what you eat.

Very true: We all know that what and how much we eat has a large impact on our physical health. Approximately 11 million deaths worldwide in 2017 were related to dietary risk factors, such as low intake of whole grains [1].

Sport ist Mord (a German saying, meaning exercise kills).

Quite false: Physical activity is a well-known contributor to good physical health. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate aerobic activity weekly for adults, as regular physical activity can prevent and support to manage heart disease, type-2 diabetes and cancer. On the contrary, sedentary behaviour can increase the risk of these diseases, which cause almost three quarters of deaths worldwide [2].

However, what is still less well known is that diet and physical activity also play a curial role for mental health. In Europe about 27% of individuals are affected by one or more mental disorders [3]. Contrary to other risk factors of mental disorders, diet and physical activity can be modified. The high prevalence of mental disorder and the modifiability of lifestyle highlight the need to better understand the link between mental health, diet and physical activity to formulate evidence-based lifestyle recommendations promoting mental health.

It has been suggested that aerobic exercise renders the brain more efficient, plastic and adaptive, which leads to improved memory [4]. Despite the positive effects of exercise on cognition, there is also increased evidence that exercise can improve mood and reduce the risk of depression [5]. Interestingly, the findings of a positive association between physical activity and mood seem to be particularly robust, when physical activity is measured objectively via an accelerometer as in the APPetite study and is not only assessed by self-report [6]. Physical activity also seems to have beneficial effects on symptoms associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), although there is only a small number of studies so far. One of these studies has shown that physical activity is associated with reduced impulsivity in adults with ADHD [7]. Overall, physical activity is good for our brain and our psychological well-being.

With regard to dietary habits, a Western-style diet that is characterised by high intake of saturated fat and sugar, seems to be associated with a higher vulnerability for mood disorders [8]. Our diet strongly influences our gut microbiome that is connected to the brain via the gutbrain axis. Thus, the food we eat influences all aspects of physiology, including gutbrain communication, brain function and even behaviour [9]. Dietary patterns influence our behaviour, but this is not a one-way street. There is some evidence, that individuals high in impulsivity also show different dietary patterns. Within the Eat2beNICE consortium we showed that ADHD is characterised by an increased intake of sugar and saturated fat [10]. So far, it is unclear whether this dietary pattern contributes to ADHD symptoms such as impulsivity.

Lifestyle factors, such as exercise and diet, have the potential to maintain or even improve mental health as discussed above. However most research has focused on how diet and physical activity influence mental health in the long term. Less is known about how diet and physical activity can improve mental health and well-being within the next minutes or hours hence in the short term. Can an apple or a workout improve our mood immediately or shortly after? Does a cookie make us feel more anxious? Knowing what improves or impairs mental well-being in the short term can have important implications for patients to decrease disease-related burden in everyday life.

In the APPetite study which is part of the Horizon2020-funded project Effects of Nutrition and Lifestyle on Impulsive, Compulsive, and Externalising behaviours Eat2beNICE (No 728018) we are interested in how diet and physical activity influence impulsivity in daily life. To study this, we developed a smartphone application which is used to track what our participants eat and drink [11]. Physical activity is captured by a wrist-worn accelerometer. Additionally, 8 times per day the smartphone asked the participants how impulsive they are. In this way we can study whether eating specific foods and/or engaging in physical activity can have a positive or negative short-term effect on impulsivity in daily life. May the consumption of foods high in sugar and/or fat increase momentary impulsivity? Can eating vegetables or a 20-minute jog help decrease impulsivity? Answers to these questions are needed to formulate recommendations and have the potential to improve mental health and well-being.

More information about the Eat2beNICE project: http://www.newbrainnutrition.com

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This project has received funding from the European Unions HORIZON 2020 Research programme under the Grant Agreement no. 728018

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