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How Mental and Physical Fitness Affects Cancer Treatment

People who have cancer may wonder if diet and exercise is still a priority for their health. The short answer is: absolutely. In fact, it may be more important than ever for patients well-being.

In terms of cancer, oftentimes patients feel that they dont have any control over any part of their life and thats not true, Dr. Sairah Ahmed, associate professor in the division of cancer medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, tells SurvivorNet.

On the contrary, she says, diet, exercise, and stress control are extremely important when going through cancer therapy, as well as once youre done treating your cancer and trying to get back to the rest of your life.

Dr. Ahmed tells SurvivorNet that none of the gimmicky diets are useful for cancer-fighting. Instead, the goal is simply to consume nutritious foods. Im asked about keto diets, alkaline diets, no-sugar diets, she says. Often I will tell patients there is not any one diet that has a better potential to keep their cancer away. Theres no data that shows that any of those help to treat cancer any better.

But its important, she says, for people with cancer to avoid losing weight during chemotherapy. You want to have a moderate diet where youre including lots of fruits and vegetables but youre still eating fat and protein and you want to maintain physical exercise, she says.

Dr. Ahmed explains that keeping as fit as possible can help people with cancer as they prepare for treatment.

The more physically fit you are going through your cancer treatment, the less side effects youll have and the faster youll get back to your normal quality of life, she says.

Far from just physical fitness, Dr. Ahmed emphasizes the importance of emotional strength both for patients and their loved ones. Stress control is often something that is not talked about and is not given much weight, but there is a lot of stress, both in terms of the patient whos going through cancer, as well as the family who has to support that patient, she says.

Of course, there are health worries. But there are so many more challenging factors to tackle, too. Theres financial stress, theres emotional stress, and being able to deal with that as well as talk to professionals when you need it, is very important, she says. Staying on cancer treatment is the one thing that will help to cure your disease, and if you are so sad or so overwhelmed that that doesnt happen, then youre actually going to compromise your cancer treatment.

She recommends preparing for stress and seeking professional support if needed as a key piece of preparing for cancer treatment.

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Dr. Sairah Ahmed isassociate professor in the Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma, Division of Cancer Medicine, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. She is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology. Read More

In terms of cancer, oftentimes patients feel that they dont have any control over any part of their life and thats not true, Dr. Sairah Ahmed, associate professor in the division of cancer medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, tells SurvivorNet.

Dr. Ahmed tells SurvivorNet that none of the gimmicky diets are useful for cancer-fighting. Instead, the goal is simply to consume nutritious foods. Im asked about keto diets, alkaline diets, no-sugar diets, she says. Often I will tell patients there is not any one diet that has a better potential to keep their cancer away. Theres no data that shows that any of those help to treat cancer any better.

But its important, she says, for people with cancer to avoid losing weight during chemotherapy. You want to have a moderate diet where youre including lots of fruits and vegetables but youre still eating fat and protein and you want to maintain physical exercise, she says.

Dr. Ahmed explains that keeping as fit as possible can help people with cancer as they prepare for treatment.

The more physically fit you are going through your cancer treatment, the less side effects youll have and the faster youll get back to your normal quality of life, she says.

Far from just physical fitness, Dr. Ahmed emphasizes the importance of emotional strength both for patients and their loved ones. Stress control is often something that is not talked about and is not given much weight, but there is a lot of stress, both in terms of the patient whos going through cancer, as well as the family who has to support that patient, she says.

Of course, there are health worries. But there are so many more challenging factors to tackle, too. Theres financial stress, theres emotional stress, and being able to deal with that as well as talk to professionals when you need it, is very important, she says. Staying on cancer treatment is the one thing that will help to cure your disease, and if you are so sad or so overwhelmed that that doesnt happen, then youre actually going to compromise your cancer treatment.

She recommends preparing for stress and seeking professional support if needed as a key piece of preparing for cancer treatment.

Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.

Dr. Sairah Ahmed isassociate professor in the Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma, Division of Cancer Medicine, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. She is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology. Read More

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By: Lifestyle Desk | New Delhi | Updated: October 31, 2020 1:52:13 pmSuperfood wheat grass has multiple benefits. (Source: Getty Images)

It is not without reason that wheatgrass is considered to be a wonder ingredient. Even a little quantity of wheatgrass is rich in vitamins A, C, E, K and even B6. Apart from these, it also contains traces of several essential minerals and is dense in micronutrients and phytochemicals.

Wheatgrass is the leaf that sprouts in the common wheat plant, known as Triticum aestivum. Wheatgrass has always been used as a food, drink, and even recommended as a dietary supplement. It is grown in the temperate regions throughout the world and even in India, especially in the Himalayan region. It is a one-stop solution to all your nutrient deficiencies, and also has several benefits, says Gupreet Singh, Managing Director of Jivo Wellness.

Below, he lists some benefits; check them out:

1. Rich in antioxidants

Antioxidants are important to protect our body from the free-radical and also help in preventing cell dying, cancer, accelerated ageing and chronic inflammation. Wheatgrass is rich in antioxidants, thereby making the body healthier, stronger and better.

2. Immunity booster

Wheatgrass contains 17 different types of amino acids, numerous antioxidants and is home to a lot of essential vitamins. Consuming wheatgrass is directly related to boosting your immune system. It makes your body stronger from the inside and accelerates healing. Thefibre content stimulates digestion.

3. Good for digestion and detox

Wheatgrass has a very high fibre content which is directly related in managing digestion and fight piles, irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. It is usually recommended to drink wheatgrass juice in the morning to enable a full body detox. The antioxidants present in wheatgrass cleanse and rejuvenate the body for its better function.

4. Low-calorie content and a good source of protein

Wheatgrass has negligible calorie content and is also a good source of plant-based protein. If you are looking for vegan options to get your protein content, wheatgrass can be a good supplement to start with. The low-calorie content also helps in managing cholesterol.

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5. Contains chlorophyll which helps in building haemoglobin

Since wheatgrass is the first and freshly sprouted leaves of the wheat plant, it contains chlorophyll in good amount. Chlorophyll is a great source to stimulate and accelerate the growth of red blood cells which in turn increases the haemoglobin levels. Anaemic people, menstruating population, women in menopause can also look at this alternative to regain the lost haemoglobin naturally and effectively.

How to consume it?

Wheatgrass can be consumed directly in the form of a tablet or juice. However, the best way to consume it is in direct concentrated form as a shot or mixed with other ingredients to make juice. Since wheatgrass has a very overpowering smell and taste, people refrain from drinking wheatgrass juice. But you can always opt for alternatives and get your dose of this superfood.

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An informational program on 9 Staple Foods of the Mediterranean Diet with Karen M. Ensle, EdD, RDN, FAND, CFCS, (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Professor), will be the featured free virtual program on Tuesday, Nov.10, 2020 @ 11 AM.

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Researchers have long known that many people (mostly women) suffering from anorexia face a high risk of death. But, until now, they didnt know what causes the eating disorder to turn fatal.

In a research letter published in the Oct. 26 edition of Nature Metabolism, Yale researchers describe a specific neuron that appears to play an important role in whether anorexia becomes deadly.

They also discovered a potential treatment: a high-fat diet.

Over the last 25 years, our work has focused on understanding what drives hunger, said author Tamas Horvath, the Jean and David W. Wallace Professor of Comparative Medicine and professor of neuroscience and of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences. We wondered if neurons in the brain which are working at a high level when someone is dieting could be participating in some aspect of the disease.

For the study, the researchers looked at a specific neuron that is active during food restriction, called the hypothalamic agouti-related peptide (AgRP), in food-restricted, exercising mice. They found a direct relationship between the workings of the neuron and the animals likelihood of dying. In fact, all animals on a food-restricted, high-exercise diet whose AgRP neurons were inhibited died within 72 hours.

If we diminished these neurons in animals who ate little and exercised compulsively, they died, said Horvath, who is also chair of the Department of Comparative Medicine and director of the Yale Program in Integrative Cell Signaling and Neurobiology of Metabolism.

Lowering levels of these neurons proved fatal, Horvath said, because they are needed to help the body access alternative forms of fuel namely fat in the absence of eating, combined with intense exercise. If these neurons dont function, you are not able to mobilize fuels from fat stores, he said.

But when they provided fatty food to the mice with decreased AgRP activity they found that death [was] completely prevented. This finding could suggest a new tactic for treating anorexia in people, Horvath said. If you are a person dying from anorexia and eat foods containing elevated fat, you may survive, he said.

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that affects mainly adolescent girls. Those with the disorder severely restrict their eating, fear gaining weight, and exercise compulsively. Some 20 million women suffer from anorexia, which has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness.

Horvath and other Yale researchers are now extending their research to identify which fats may work best in preventing anorexia from becoming lethal. Many people with this disorder are in the care of medical professionals, and theres an opportunity to bring these findings to the human population, he said.

Other Yale researchers who contributed to the research letter include first author Maria Miletta, postdoctoral associate in comparative medicine; Onur Iyilikci, postdoctoral associate in comparative medicine; Marya Shanabrough, research associate in comparative medicine; Matija Sestan-Pesa, postdoctoral associate in comparative medicine; Caroline Zeiss, professor of comparative medicine; and Marcelo Dietrich, associate professor of comparative medicine and of neuroscience. The work was supported by the Klarman Family Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.

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When Adele broke a many month Instagram silence in May, followers were amazed by how much weight the singer, 32, had lost. According to reports, she lost almost 40 pounds with the help of a trainer and using a meal plan called the sirtfood diet.

While she hasnt said much publicly about her weight loss, she did make a few jokes and references to it when she hosted Saturday Night Live last weekend. I know I look really, really different since you last saw me, Adele said in her opening monologue. But actually, because of all the COVID restrictions and the travel bans, I had to travel light and only bring half of me and this is the half that I chose.

While we think Adele looks great at every size, her weight loss journey is certainly an intriguing one, so we decided to dig into the sirtfood diet. What is it, exactly, and is it healthy? Heres what you need to know.

The sirtfood diet was launched by two U.K-based nutritionists, Aidan Goggins and Glen Matten, who also wrote a book about it. The idea with the sirtfood diet is that by eating certain foods, you can activate your skinny gene.

The sirtfood diet claims that certain foods can work on your DNA to alter metabolism, health and longevity, The diet is possibly based on sirtuins (proteins which may play a role in lifespan), says Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN, who serves on the advisory board forFitter Living. The diet promotes eating certain sirt foods while doing a calorie restriction, which is often very low calorie ranging from 1000-1500 calories per day.

Related: Adeles Most Inspiring Quotes on Body Confidence and Positivity

The Sirtfood diet promotes a specific green juice, as well as foods that claim to increase your sirtuin levels like kale, olive oil, coffee, walnuts and strawberries. The Sirtfood diet was developed in the UK and promotes the concept of seven pounds in seven days by focusing on severe calorie restriction in addition to foods rich in polyphenols, or natural anti-inflammatory components of foods, adds Kylene Bogden, RDN and Wellness Advisor for Love Wellness.

The foods recommended for the sirtfood diet are similar to those you may have seen recommended for Mediterranean Diet. They include walnuts, olive oil, leafy greens like kale and arugula, berries, onions, and more. Red wine, chocolate, and coffee are permitted on the sirtfood diet, too.

The sirtfood green juice is one of the most popular food items on the diet, which includes kale, arugula, parsley, celery, half a green apple, ginger, lemon, and matcha green tea.

Its also important to keep in mind that in addition to the recommended foods, daily calories are meant to be kept under 1500 per day.

The top benefit of the sirtfood diet is that if you want to lose weight, you probably canand quickly. Plus, the actual foods recommended are both healthy and delicious. Sirtfood choices are often healthy foods like fruits, vegetables and nuts, which is a plusalthough I should note that theyre not backed by substantial research to increase your sirtuins, says Miller.

Bogden echoes the benefit of the food itself being healthy. The main benefits are that its focused on whole, fresh, anti-inflammatory foods rich in antioxidants and polyphenols.

Related: 25 Things to Know About the Mediterranean Diet

While the sirtfood diet may have worked for Adele, both Miller and Bogden are quick to emphasize that the sirtfood diet isnt a great plan for long-term health and weight loss. Yes, this diet works in the short-term, says Bogden. But I should add that not only is this diet not sustainable, but its not supported by research. The recommended calorie intake at a starvation level for most people, and the macronutrient imbalanceratio of protein, carbs to fatdoes not support optimal health.

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Miller adds that without substantial research to back up why these foods are the ones recommended to activate the skinny gene, the sirtfood diet isnt all that different from other diets that restrict calories. Plus, this does not teach someone how to eat well for the long haul, says Bogden.

Next up, here are the six best diets to choose from if youre thinking about going low carb.

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When it comes to fighting inflammation with diet, following a specific program is not a necessity. In fact, many of the so-called anti-inflammatory diets are more hype than real science. That said, a couple of diets round up all the anti-inflammatory elements into one eating plan and have more evidence of benefit than other diets. If you aren't sure where to start, these diets are good choices.

People who live in countries ringing the Mediterranean Sea, like Italy and Greece, have traditionally eaten a diet consisting mainly of fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, whole grains, fish, and olive oil the same foods that experts recommend to bring down inflammation. Over the years, researchers began to discover that people who followed this style of eating had lower rates of disease and lived longer than people in the United States who ate a Western-style diet.

The Mediterranean diet is ranked high among doctors and dietitians, and for good reason. Studies show it protects against diseases linked to inflammation, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. And, because it includes a variety of foods, the Mediterranean diet is relatively easy to follow and stick with.

Although its name may suggest the "grab-and-go" section of the supermarket, DASH is anything but a fast-food regimen. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. It was originally developed to lower blood pressure without medication, but is now widely considered to be one of the healthiest eating patterns around. It includes foods low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, and lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Protein is supplied by low-fat dairy, fish, poultry, and nuts. Red meat, sweets, and sugary drinks are limited. DASH is high in fiber, potassium, calcium, and magnesium and low in sodium.

Another anti-inflammatory diet with science to back it up comes from Harvard-educated integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Andrew Weil. He started talking up anti-inflammatory measures decades ago, long before the idea began trending. His anti-inflammatory diet could be described as a Mediterranean diet with Asian influences. About 40% to 50% of calories come from carbohydrates, 30% from fat, and 20% to 30% from protein.

Where Dr. Weil's diet wins is in its emphasis on plant-based foods and healthy protein sources, as well as specific elements (fatty fish, fruits, vegetables, oils, nuts, and seeds) that help to reduce inflammation. It also minimizes highly processed foods, which can contribute to inflammation.

For additional advice about ways to reduce inflammation, read Fighting Inflammation, Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School.

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Baker Mayfield sneaks in meals where he canhe's been head-down focused on football, spending at least three hours of every day reviewing tape in between practice, workouts, and family time. Drafted by the Browns in 2018, Mayfield broke the rookie touchdown record previously co-held by Peyton Manning and Russell Wilson. This year, hes looking to take another big step forward, and things are getting exciting in Cleveland: the Browns, a team that hasn't had a winning season since George W. Bush was in office, are currently 5-2.

GQ caught up with the Austin native to talk to him about his diet, which includes a decent amount of CBD and the occasional ranch water.

GQ: Whats the first thing that you eat in the morning?

Baker Mayfield: I wake up on the earlier side, around 5:30 or 5:45. Before I eat anything, I reach for a bottle of Bodyarmor water and I drink that down with two of Beams Focus pills (Mayfield recently invested and signed with Beam, which also sponsors other big-name athletes like Fittest Man on Earth Mat Fraser). Im constantly drinking water throughout the entire day. I have a fridge of Bodyarmor in my garage. As far as food goes, my wife prepares overnight oats the night before, which I have every single morning around 6:30 or so. In there, theres almond milk, shredded coconut, dates for added sweetness, and depending what we have around maybe blueberries or apples with some cinnamon.

Are you a coffee guy?

Im also having a nitro cold brew coffee and then some more water. I bring those drinks with me to study and prepare for the dayI watch film until about 10 a.m. At that point, Im driving to meet with the team where we do a walk-through and some other things before I get to eat lunch.

Whats for lunch?

I work with a dietitian outside of the facility, who really homes in on whats good for me based on my blood levels and whats really right for me. Then our kitchen staff prepares it based on that plan. We mix it up. Im not a huge fish guy, but Ive been trying. So usually its a half-plate of protein, half plate of carbs, and then something like quinoa, or brown or white rice, and then either sweet potato, broccoli, asparagus. It varies from week to week, and if Im burnt out on one thing, well switch it up. Its all good stuff. And after I eat that, Ill practice. After practice, Ill have a smoothie, then I'll do a workout, and then I'll have another smoothie. At least one of those smoothies will have proteinthats just based on if it's a longer day of practice.

Whats in the smoothie?

Usually its chocolate Klean Athlete protein, frozen peanut or almond butter, some greens like spinach or kale, and almond milk. Im sensitive to sugars and try to avoid dairy and stuff because it just doesnt feel good in my body.

Were you always like that? Or was this dietary shift something that came with your success on the field?

I think it took a while for me to get to this point to be like, OK, how do I perform at the highest level? But now I want to make sure that Im alert and ready for anything. I don't think I would've gotten to this point in my career as quickly without being smart with my eating, so I think its been a blessing.

Whats for dinner?

I get home around like 7:00, and Emily does a great job of having dinner ready and theres even like, soft music playing. It's just so stressful, and she knows that and Im grateful for her because theres nothing to worry about at home. Shell make something similar to what I have for lunch, with recommendations from the nutritionist. And then the last thing I consume in the day is the Beam Dream, which is kind of like a hot chocolate that I have with almond milk. That stuffs unbelievable.

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If you've heard a friend talk about the "quarantine 15" in the last few months, you know diet culture is alive and well, even in the midst of a pandemic. Diet culture thrives off the insecurity it ignites in society, with the weight-loss industry benefitting financially every time someone gets pulled into another fad diet that never seems to work quite the way they hoped it would. Given everything else happening in the world, we should all try to focus less on the scale.

But athlete and activist Victoria Garrick knows how challenging that can be, which is why she created a TikTok which she later reposted on Instagram told from the point of view of diet culture. In the video, she plays an all-too-familiar character that sets a standard of beauty that's impossible and unattainable, then tries to sell you a variety of products aimed at achieving it. The problem: the standards are constantly changing, because you feeling "good enough" would eliminate the need for diets, teas, and other products purported to help you lose weight. Garrick notes that, as a result, weight loss is a $70 billion industry.

If you're struggling with body image, remember that your worth doesn't come from your body size and that the people telling you it does just want your money. Instead of trying another fad diet, read these therapist tips for learning to love your body or if body positivity doesn't feel right to you, give body neutrality a try. Watch the full video above.

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The Dubrow diet is the brain-child of Heather Dubrow, a former Real Housewives of Orange County star, and her husband Dr. Terry Dubrow, a plastic surgeon who also stars on reality TV. Together, the couple published The Dubrow Diet, outlining a program based around intermittent fasting, which they call "interval eating."

According to the Dubrows, following an interval eating plan is the most important factor in weight loss and weight control. They also claim the program will help you control blood sugar, improve energy levels, slow the signs of aging, and boost fat-burning.

But before you try this diet, here's what you need to know and why a registered dietitian says it's not sustainable.

The Dubrow diet has strict rules about when and what you can eat. It focuses on whole, minimally processed foods, non-starchy vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and a small serving of fruits and complex carbohydrates.

It also involves intermittent fasting for 12 to 16 hours per day, with the couple saying the ideal time is 16 hours.

According to excerpts from their book "The Dubrow Diet," the plan is divided into three phases:

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While the Dubrows don't encourage counting calories, you'll likely get only 1,000 to 1,200 calories per day in the first two phases. For reference, the FDA uses a 2,000 calorie diet for its daily values, and dietitians worry that the Dubrow diet is far too low.

"At the end of the day, it's very low in calories, which may also translate into inadequate amounts of necessary nutrients, as well as poor appetite satisfaction," says Melissa Nieves, LND, RD, MPH, a registered dietitian for Healthy Meals Supreme.

Nieves also has concerns about the over-the-top focus on aesthetics. "This diet plan is heavily focused on physical appearance, which does not always equal health, and undermines self-acceptance and body positivity," she says.

Due to its low-calorie content, Nieves says the Dubrow diet is not sustainable in the long run. "Plus, its focus on being bikini ready and looking good does not support long-term, healthy lifestyle changes," she says.

Some research has shown that intermittent fasting is helpful for weight management, but Nieves says most guidelines for intermittent fasting do not significantly restrict calories, especially not as severely as the Dubrow diet.

Even though following a very low-calorie diet may result in rapid weight loss, Nieves says the best approach to healthy, sustainable results are slow, steady, and health-focused.

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