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"And it's not an all-or-nothing set of rules," Dudash said. "It doesn't have to be all day; it doesn't have to be every week."

It's not even a diet in the weight loss sense of the word. It's a way of life for people in the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.

The bulk of the Mediterranean diet focuses on plant-based ingredients, including fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans and grains, with seafood as the main animal-based protein source.

"While meat and dairy can be part of the Mediterranean diet, it's heavily built on plants," Dudash said, who first experienced this way of eating by cooking alongside her Lebanese grandmother and great-grandmother as a child.

As an adult, her travels throughout the Mediterranean, to countries like Italy, France, Croatia and Monaco, expanded her palate and solidified her love for the Mediterranean lifestyle.

The whole and less-processed ingredients recommended in the Mediterranean diet naturally lend themselves to a more low-carb way of eating. By incorporating these in larger quantities than starchy foods like white bread and rice, red meat, and sugar-added foods, you can start shifting your eating habits.

If you're trying to reduce your carbohydrate intake, introduce more plants, fiber and good fat into your diet. Or simply eat fewer processed foods, it's simpler than you might think to make your life more Mediterranean.

Here are Dudash's top recommendations for ingredient swaps and everyday cooking habits you can incorporate into your routine using common pantry ingredients, along with recipes to try from Dudash's new book.

Use extra-virgin olive oil on everything

If there is one switch to make your meals more Mediterranean, it's to make extra-virgin olive oil your go-to cooking oil. "Use it liberally! I can't tell you how many times I've walked into friends' houses, and they have a little bottle of olive oil they only use on salads," Dudash said.

Olive oil labeled "pure" or "light" doesn't have the same benefits as the extra-virgin kind. "That is not a healthier choice, and the name has nothing to do with calories. You're getting the processed leftovers," Dudash said.

She recommends that you reach for extra-virgin olive oil anywhere you'd use butter or canola oil in a recipe, not just as a finishing oil or salad dressing. In Mediterranean cooking, she noted, "Olive oil is the staple fat used in cooking and at the table, from sauting seafood to drizzling over salads and cooked vegetables -- even stirring into cake batter!"

Hummus isn't just for snacks

Hummus has a lot going for it. The savory spread is made from fiber-rich ingredients like chickpeas and tahini. And it's kid-friendly and pairs well with other vegetables. But Dudash thinks you need to think beyond snack time when considering hummus. "You're dipping your carrots in it, but are you using it to its full potential? Probably not."

Anywhere you'd typically turn to mayo, try hummus or tahini in its place. Dudash folds hummus into her tuna salad and uses tahini in Caesar dressing to give it a lush and creamy texture. She even uses hummus as a base for a Greek-inspired seven-layer dip that's a refreshing change of pace from the usual refried bean-and-guac option.

Dudash also notes that "hummus in Middle Eastern countries isn't served cold out of the fridge, it's served warmed." With this in mind, she stirs hummus into sauces and one-pan sauts to add moisture and flavor, as well as to sneak in some additional protein. She especially loves adding it to browned ground turkey for lettuce wraps.

Swap in nuts and seeds for bread

A simple way to get more plant-based protein and fiber into your meals is to replace breadcrumb fillings and toppings with nuts or seeds. "It's an awesome way to add more plant protein to crusts, breadings or salads, and give them more texture and depth of flavor," Dudash said.

She mixes chopped nuts with ground turkey as a stuffed pepper filling and hides almond flour in her Mediterranean meatloaf. Instead of panko, she dips cod fillets into crushed pistachios and bakes them to get a toasted crunch. Try Dudash's recipe from from "The Low-Carb Mediterranean Cookbook" yourself.

If you're allergic to tree nuts or want to mix things up further, Dudash suggests using quinoa. "Most people are used to seeing it in salads or a pilaf," she said, but this high-protein seed can replace breadcrumbs or oats in favorite recipes for meatballs, burgers and more.

You can use leftover cooked quinoa or dry quinoa as a binder. Soak dry quinoa for about 15 minutes, then drain well before mixing in.

Canned goods aren't a cop-out

There are two types of canned ingredients Dudash always keeps in her pantry: beans and tomatoes.

Though multicooker appliances like the Instant Pot have made it easier to prepare dried beans, nothing is quicker than opening a can -- and there is no shame in turning to that time-saver. "They're one of the best inventions ever," she said.

Even when fresh tomatoes are in season, it always pays to have a few cans of tomatoes, whether diced, crushed or whole, at the ready. "Canned tomatoes are essential for Mediterranean cooking and all sorts of other cuisines," Dudash said. They are a reliable meal-building staple for soups and stews, sauces and casseroles.

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Diets designed specifically for losing weight or bulking up are a dime a dozen. Some stipulate that you should count the calories of macronutrients youre eating every day. Others stress nutritional minutia like the glycemic index. Still others are more concerned with when, rather than what, you're eating.

At GQ, we're believers in watching what you eat, but usually in service of overall health, not some number on the scale. A big part of this is avoiding food you're intolerant of. You should avoid eating food that makes you feel bad after you eat it, in other words.

The problem is that it's not always obvious what's giving your stomach trouble. Sometimes it's clear: if you've got a sour stomach the morning after three glasses of red wine and a greasy hamburger, there's probably no mystery there. But often it's possible to have the vague sense that something's wrong without an obvious trigger.

Feeling better overall is often the rationale behind restrictive dietary changes, like a keto diet, or veganism. (Or, ironically enough, the carnivore diet). And if you've ever had a coworker do the Whole30, you surely heard about how much better they felt during it. But the benefits of restrictive diets like these are hard to qualify. Even if they make you feel good, is the primary benefit the restrictions themselves? Or is the diet good simply because of a few foods it ends up avoiding?

Theres a case to be made that what we put into our diets isnt always as important as what were taking out of our diets. If that sort of experimentation sounds intriguing, then an elimination diet is something to consider.

Although the term is in the name, an elimination diet is not about losing weight. Its true purpose is to identify foods that might lead to some sort of adverse effect. Maybe eating white bread makes you groggy or burpy. Maybe drinking a glass of milk leaves you feeling bloated or sick. These sorts of food intolerances are no fun, and might be dodged inadvertently by participating in a restrictive diet that severely limits all sorts of food choices.

The elimination diet is more intentional. Start out by eating normally without any changes to your diet, but keep a log for several weeks of what foods you eat and how you feel after eating them. Once you have a list of foods and the symptoms they cause, youll have a better idea of what you could potentially take out of your diet. Then completely eliminate anything you suspect you're intolerant of.

When you do begin the elimination diet, try to follow it for anywhere from four to eight weeks. Whats important to bear in mind is that eliminating problem areas in your eating patterns isnt just about removing certain foods. Youll also want to keep an eye out for specific ingredients. If your weeks of journaling leads you to taking dairy out of your diet, then youll also want to watch out for other foods that might have whey or lactose, as the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Wisconsin-Madisonwhich has a comprehensive guide on elimination dietspoints out.

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --- Doctors at Lifesum, the leading global nutrition app that helps users improve baseline health through better eating, have unveiled how a Climatarian diet can improve health and save the planet by reducing your CO2 by 1.5 ton annually - plus fivefoods and daily hacks to lower your carbon footprint.

A Climatarian diet focuses on reducing the carbon footprint with plant-based, locally sourced produce.Food creates 20-30% of all global carbon emissions. A major component is also reducing animal food consumption, particularly beef, which contributes to higher emissions than plant foods (about 57% compared to 29%) and more than transportation globally.[1]

Increased carbon emissions are drastically changing our planet, including rising temperatures and sea levels, which contribute to more heat waves, drought, storms and wildfires. Not only does a Climatarian diet help the planet, but it can improve our health by preventing and even reversing disease.

"Meat, especially highly processed meat, has been linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, gastrointestinal disorders and certain cancers," [2]saidLifesum's Dr. Alona Pulde. "A Climatarian diet focused on whole plant-based foods, has been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, autoimmune diseases and obesity, while increasing overall vitality, mental health and longevity. Some people even notice their skin clears of blemishes or acne - or just looks healthier and younger." [3]

Dr. Alona has unveiled the best Climatarian foods to make your diet more sustainable and reduce carbon emissions, many of which you probably have at home.

Dr. Alona Pulde offers some simple hacks to start a Climatarian diet. "Consider adding plant foods to every meal, changing breakfast to 100% plant-based or having plant-based weekends. In addition, try reducing the amount of processed and packaged foods to decrease carbon footprint of transportation. Buy just what you need to avoid food waste, and fill your freezer with leftovers to help reduce food waste and support healthy eating when you don't feel like cooking."

To help get you started on a Climatarian diet, Dr. Alona Pulde has created a 7-day beginner'smeal plan, which features delicious recipes, including kale pasta and chicken and bean patties with potato and broccoli mash. See here.

"A plant-based diet can literally help to save our planet," said Professor Mark Maslin, a climate-change scientist at University College London, and author of the best-selling book,How To Save Our Planet. "A standard western, meat-based diet produces 7.2 kgCO2e/day, a vegetarian diet produces 3.8 kgCO2e/day and a vegan diet produces 2.9 kgCO2e/day. By switching from a western standard meat-based diet to a Climatarian diet, you can reduce your CO2 by 1.5 ton annually."

Dr. Alona Pulde also suggests being mindful about the following everyday items, as they also contribute to increased carbon emissions and deforestation.

Notes1. https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-021-00358-xhttps://news.un.org/en/story/2006/11/201222-rearing-cattle-produces-more-greenhouse-gases-driving-cars-un-report-warns2. Heart disease and cancer https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26780279/ Gastrointestinal https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5533623/ Heart disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-021-01922-93. Heart disease and all cause mortality https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.119.012865 diabetes, obesity, blood pressure, cholesterol https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3662288/skin aging https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7380694/Dairy and acne https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6115795/4.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10584-017-1969-15.https://www.pnas.org/content/111/33/11996 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24703928/6.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-06381-0

About LifesumLifesum is the world's leading nutrition app, helping over 50 million global users live healthier and happier lives through food. Whether the goal is to lose weight or simply have more energy throughout the day, the Lifesum app offers personalized nutrition at scale and features a variety of meal plans, healthy recipes, trackers and more based on users' goals, dietary restrictions and lifestyle. Visit Lifesum.com for more information.

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Whether you're eager to squeeze into a specific outfit or want to improve your workout stamina and overall health, everyone has their own reasons for going on a diet.

However, there's one goal practically everyone trying to lose weight has in common: getting a flat belly. While shaving off a few pounds can help reduce your risk of certain chronic ailments, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and fatty liver, losing inches off your waist may also lower your heart attack risk. In fact, a 2018 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that waist-to-hip ratio was a better predictor of heart attack risk than BMI.

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That said, not all diets are created equal when it comes to losing belly fat. According to Courtney D'Angelo, MS, RD, registered dietitian and author at Fit Healthy Momma, there's a clear victor when it comes to getting a flat belly: the keto diet.

"The keto diet is high in protein and in general whole, single-ingredient foods, which are loaded with nutrients, she says.

And although keto dieters tend to only consume 20-50 grams of carbs per day, if you're getting those carbs from whole fruits and vegetables, you'll also be getting a solid dose of fiber. "Eating more soluble fiber can help you lose belly fat, and, more importantly, can help prevent belly fat gain," says D'Angelo. "One study showed a 3.7% lower risk of gaining belly fat with a 10-gram increase in daily soluble fiber intake."

For example, low carb vegetables for the keto diet include avocado (3 grams of fiber per serving and 1 gram of net carbs), cauliflower (3 grams of fiber and 2 grams of net carbs), celery (1.5 grams of fiber and 2 grams of net carbs), asparagus (3 grams of fiber and 2 grams of net carbs), radishes (2 grams of fiber and 2 grams of net carbs), to name a few.

"High protein diets help with belly fat because you're getting 25-30% of your calories from protein. With the keto diet, you're eating more high protein foods like fish, whole eggs, nuts, meat, and dairy products. These are the best sources of protein and there have been successful studies that have shown people who ate more and better protein had much less abdominal fat," D'Angelo adds.

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According to a 2020 study published in Frontiers in Physiology, among a group of overweight or obese adult women, adhering to a normal diet for four weeks, followed by four weeks of ketogenic dieting, reduced their waist circumference by 4 centimeters and their hip circumference by 2.5 centimeters.

What's more, a 2017 study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that, among a group of 20 obese patients who stuck to a keto diet for four months, weight loss primarily came from fat and visceral mass, while muscle mass was largely unaffected.

If you're thinking of starting this low-carb way of eating, check out the 20 Best Foods For The Keto Diet, and for the latest healthy living news delivered to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter!

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We rely on medical professionals to help us in our journey of taking care of our bodies and our health, but some continue to use outdated measurements to our detriment.

The body mass index, created by Lambert Adolphe Jacques Quetelet in the 19th century, has been used by doctors to determine if someone is obese for decades. It is even being used to determine obesity in relation to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, despite the creator himself saying it should not be used to indicate someones fatness. Quetelet was a mathematician and not a doctor, yet many medical professionals still rely on it.

BMI is someones weight divided by the square of their height. This simple formula lacks a lot of nuance and doesnt take into account the weight added by muscle and strong bones, according to NPR. It also leaves out different fat distributions for those assigned female at birth, including the added weight of breasts. For example, Olympic weightlifters would often be classified as obese under the BMI system. These oversights make BMI alone a drastically inaccurate indicator of health.

Using BMI to label someone as obese is like calling a rectangle a square. Someone who is obese will have a high BMI, but not everyone with a high BMI is actually obese.

Insurance and diet companies also have a history of lobbying for and abusing the BMI system. In 1998, the obesity threshold was lowered from 27.8 to 25 due to lobbying from an organization funded by Weight Watchers International, according to Mother Jones. This caused millions of Americans to suddenly be classified as fat at the behest of diet companies. People with higher BMIs are also more likely to pay higher insurance premiums according to NPR.

BMI also further enables the fatphobia of the medical field. Numerous fat people have experienced doctors dismissing health concerns by attributing it to their weight. With BMI being such a simple formula, it makes it easier for a doctor to tell a patient to lose weight and lower their BMI rather than trying to treat the patients concerns.

Fatness also isnt inherently bad or unhealthy. Ones activity level is a better indicator of their health than their weight. Regardless whether someone is fat or skinny, theyre going to be out of shape if they live a predominantly sedentary lifestyle. There are people like singer-songwriter Lizzo who are fat and work out regularly and are likely more healthy than someone who sits around all day.

The misguidance of BMI impacts the entire medical field and lowers the quality of care individuals get. Doctors need to use more scientific ways to determine a patients bodily health rather than taking the easier option. Individual bodies cant be reduced down to a mathematical formula and their medical care should reflect that by being tailored to them.

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In an interview at the American College of Gastroenterolgy 2021 conference, Rawan Aljaras, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine, discussed the various ways in which diet can influence a patients gastrointestinal health.

Aljaras explained how important it is to continuously monitor trends in diet because of how closely related diet is to the gastrointestinal system. Certain diets have been proven to affect bowel movements and multiple gastrointestinal disorders.

When asked about an optimal diet for irritable bowel syndrome patients, Aljaras stressed the importance of fiber.

She reflected on how making dietary lifestyle changes can be a difficult process for a patient. Working with the patient to take baby steps and view the goal as a moving target is her focus.

I feel like its always very easy for us as physicians to talk to patients about committing to lifestyle changes, Aljaras said. It's never easy in real life.

As for the effect that the pandemic has had on patients diets, Aljaras said the impact was negative for everyone. She emphasized the amount of stress that came with the pandemic.

Many people were trying to keep up with life as usual even through the stress of quarantine. The impact of this could potentially be seen by doctors as a result of the poor dietary habits developed throughout this time and the effect they could have on the gastrointestinal system.

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Vitamins and nutrition: Foods to eat for healthy hair growth   |  Photo Credit: iStock Images

There are some major factors that influence your hair. Yes, of course, your genes play a big role. So does your age. And the hormones in your blood, as well as the nutrient balance or deficiencies you may be carrying.

Lifestyle also makes a difference in how our hair fares. For example, if you are stressed, or unable to get enough sleep and rest, then even the best food (nutrients) and treatments (scalp and hair tonics and lotions) cannot help the failing health of your hair, nails, and skin.

When it comes to the diet factor, it has been scientifically proven that nutritionally enriched foods help your hairand can influence your hair's thickness, its growth or shedding, how shiny it is, and even its likelihood of greying.

There are multiple nutrients that encourage hair growth: such as Biotin (a B vitamin), Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Iron, Vitamin C, Omega-3 fatty acids, etc. We bring you that the top 3 mindbodygreen.com Beauty Director Alexandra Engler says you must add to your diet and why. Sources of foods that contain these essential proteins given below are from all three, nonvegetarian, vegetarian, and vegan. Take a pick as per your own protocol.

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Cooking with ginger or brewing it in tea are great ways to add more ginger to your diet. If you dont fancy either of those, you can also choose to take a ginger supplement.

Although ginger is renowned for its various health benefits, its important to remember this should be an addition, never a replacement, to any medical help.

If you are concerned about your blood pressure, or your risk of heart disease, you should speak to your GP.

If you plan on adding significant amounts of ginger to your diet (remember the maximum is four grams a day) and youre already using medicine for any other conditions, make sure you check with your doctor or pharmacist that ginger will not interact with the medicine.

In addition to eating more ginger, a healthy diet and regular exercise will help cut your risk of high blood pressure.

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Rice is one of the staples of Indian cuisine. Some of us cannot imagine our daily food without the desi dal and chawal. But the issue with white rice, as per various health experts, is that white rice is a high caloric food. White rice is high in empty calories (simple carbs), making it less healthy option for people trying to lose weight or are diabetic. Unpolished rice has minerals but the polishing of the rice removes these nutrients making it only a source of simple carbohydrates. Therefore, health experts recommend less consumption of white rice and to replace it with healthier alternatives. We have found seven healthy white rice replacements that would make your daily diet healthier!

Also known as bulgar or broken wheat, dalia is one the desi white replacement that you may try. It has a similar texture and flavour to rice when it is cooked. As per the USDA, dalia only contains 76 calories in 91 grams of serving - which is 25% per cent fewer calories as compared to rice.

You can use quinoa to make upma!

This popular white rice replacement has been used to make Indian classics like kheer, upma and even chicken biryani. Quinoa is a flowering crop that is mainly grown for its edible seeds. This is the ideal rice replacement for people with gluten allergies as it is gluten-free! According to the book 'Healing Foods' by DK Publishing House, easily digestible quinoa is a complete source of protein and a good source of anti-inflammatory, monounsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids.

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While many might associate barley with the creation of beer, this cereal is actually one of the oldest grains to be cultivated in the world! Barley has more proteins and fibre than white rice. It is packed with essential nutrients like Vitamin B, zinc, selenium, iron, magnesium and more.

You may know millet in India in the form of jowar, bajra, ragi and more! Millets are gluten-free and rich in essential nutrients. Dr Dayakar Rao of the Indian Institute of Millet Research says that "Millets can grow in poor quality soil and create a good plan B for food security."

Cauliflower rice is a low-calorie substitute of white rice

Cauliflower is a popular choice as a rice replacement for people who are on a keto diet or low carb diet. Cauliflower is a low calories vegetable, making it an excellent low-calorie rice option. Also known as a superfood, cauliflower is extremely rich in nutrients. Expert Nutritionist Dr Anju Sood promotes the consumption of cauliflower in all its form.

The seed produced by a flowering bamboo at the end of its life span is used as rice and is called bamboo rice. This unique rice replacement is not easily available since the flowering patterns of bamboos are unpredictable. It is a rich source of Vitamin B and protein.

We have all heard of brown rice as a rice replacement. But do you know why? Brown rice is a whole grain, it has the outer bran layer and germ intact and therefore it contains more fibre, minerals and vitamins. As it is not subjected to intense processing like white rice, it becomes more wholesome and nutritious. Dr Anju Sood says "Brown Rice is a low glycaemic index food...On the contrary, white rice is a high glycaemic index food and the sugar content released is much higher which leads to easy fat accumulation."

Also Read:9 Health Benefits of Switching to Brown Rice

Note: Make sure you consult your doctor before adding anything to your diet.

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CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued guidance to reduce the average daily sodium intake by 12% over the next few years by encouraging food manufacturers and foodservice companies to cut back their use of salt in products. Food market research by The NPD Group finds that U.S. consumers are more concerned about the amount of sugar in their diets than they are about their sodium intake.

Half of U.S. consumers, 18 years and older, are trying to get less sugar in their diets compared to 36% who want to reduce their salt intake, according to NPD's Health Aspirations & Behavioral Tracking Service. However, sodium consumption concerns vary by age, and the degree of concern doesn't gradually increase as the age range advances. While 45% of consumers, 55 and older, want to decrease the amount of sodium in their diets, only 34% of consumers, ages 45 to 54, are concerned about sodium intake. Of the 35 to 44 and 25 to 34 age groups, 25% and 30%, respectively, are trying to get less sodium in their diets. Of the youngest adult age group, ages 18 to 24, 33% are concerned about their sodium intake.

When it comes to the Nutrition Facts label on the back of food packaging, sugar ranks at the top of what adult consumers look for on the label. Of adults 18 and older, 56% look for sugar. Consumers look for calories after sugar on the label; 45% look for calories. Sodium ranks third, with 38% of adult consumers searching for sodium content.

"Regardless of the available nutritional information and dietary guidelines, consumers choose to focus on what they deem important," says Darren Seifer, food and beverage industry analyst at NPD. "Eating habits are difficult to change unless a change is needed because of a health condition. When food manufacturers and foodservice operators can reduce the sodium in foods and still make them taste as good, they will play a major role in reducing U.S. consumers' salt intake."

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