Search Weight Loss Topics:

Page 97«..1020..96979899..110120..»

Home » Diet » Page 97

Shaun LucasOpinion Editor

On Oct. 1, the Supreme Court of Ireland ruled that bread used in Subway restaurant sandwiches is too sugary to be considered bread. The ruling came about due to tax reasons, as Irelands Value-Added Tax Act says bread with over 2 percent of its weight made up with added substances such as sugar will not receive tax exemption, according to NPR. Unfortunately for Subway, its bread contains 10 percent sugar in the recipes total weight, also according to NPR. Only in 2020 would a staple healthy fast food restaurant have its bread more akin to a pastry than actual bread.

The ruling brings about an interesting discussion within American diets: how does one entirely know if their healthy diet consists of truly healthy foods? Balancing a diet is surely a challenge that many, myself included, cannot find time to accomplish. With crucial responsibilities, such as school, work, family life, how can one ensure all and/or a heavy majority of meals contain the proper ratio of food groups?

Only a quarter of Americans are eating high levels of fruits, dairy, and oils, according to health.gov. In the same data from health.gov, a majority of Americans consume more than the recommended portion of saturated fats, sugars, and sodium. The over-consumed substances likely relate to fast food restaurants, with many popular chains dripping with these unhealthy substances. In a busy schedule, its easier to consume a few happy meals than for a family to create a nutritious set of meals.

People seem to forget, despite its branding, that Subway is still fast food. Even before hearing about the breads sugar contents, I never understood Subway being considered healthy while people pile on toppings and sauces. Also, a soft drink is a sugary nightmare, especially when 30 ounces of, say, Coca-Cola contains 101 grams of sugar, according to the nutrition website Eat This Much. Even the veggie delight 6-inch sub at 230 calories is more calories than an 140 calorie 8-count grilled chicken nugget meal served at Chick Fil A, according to the restaurants online menu supplement/newsletter The Chicken Wire.

Above all, people still need to burn any amount of calories and other macromolecules consumed. Similar to healthy meal planning, its difficult to maintain exercise regimens alongside other responsibilities. During the summer, I remember in having ample time for jogging sessions, along with sweating off water weight at work. Currently, a week with a constant flow of online school work, Im fortunate to have a weekly, couple-mile run.

So how does one combat these dietary issues? Without delving into exact balance ratios, simply limiting unhealthy consumption does a lot. Relating back to the sugary drinks, simply drinking water instead immediately eliminates calories from beverages. Even flavored waters, while obviously having more calories than regular water, still provide healthier drinking alternatives. As for exercise: walk around your neighborhood at even comfortable lengths just to burn a few calories.

Indeed, not everyone can and/or has to be a fitness marvel; yet, its important to maintain decent physical care to avoid problems later in life. Poor care can become the difference between being able to exercise in your late 80s and requiring drastic medical procedures before you hit your 40s. Im not going to judge any individuals choices, but only you can take the steps towards a relatively healthy and pain-free life.

Link:
Bread from Subway isn't bread? The issue with American diets - The Snapper - The Snapper

Food production is now one of the main culprits in climate change. Therefore, the search for new food sources that can saturate, and, at the same time, not overload the planet, is so important. In a new meta-study, Professor Mouritsen and PhD student Charlotte Winter present alternative sources of protein for humans. Their findings are published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology.

More and more people are choosing to become vegetarians or, even more radically, vegans.

However, according to Professor Ole G. Mouritsen of the University of Copenhagens Department of Food Science, the vast majority of people find it difficult to completely remove meat from the shelf in the name of preventing climate change.

A lot of people just crave the umami flavor, which is found in meat, for example. Therefore, it is perhaps more realistic to consider a flexible diet where a person consumes small amounts of animal products such as meat, eggs and milk, along with vegetables. Nevertheless, you can already start thinking about alternatives to a juicy steak, of which there are actually many, explains the professor.

In a new meta-study, Professor Mouritsen and Ph.D. Student Charlotte Winter, his fellow in the Faculty of Nutritional Sciences, presents alternative sources of protein and healthy fatty acids, as well as their vision of what a sustainable diet of the future might look like.

Among other things, the researchers recommend looking for products of the future in the sea.

In particular, we need to find species that live on the bottom and focus on by-catch fish (which accidentally fall into the nets), scientists are sure. They emit much less CO2 than beef, pork and chicken.

The environmentally friendly by-catch fish that are currently used to feed pigs or obtain fish oil live on the ocean floor. These include: gerbils fish that dig in the sandy bottom to lay eggs; The sprat is a relative of the widespread herring and the blackmouth gobi, another small but tasty and forgotten fish, explains Mouritsen.

Sprat alone can meet 20% of Denmarks protein needs. And by catching sprat, we can avoid overexploiting the more well-known fish species such as cod, flounder and salmon, the professor explains.

Seaweed is also an extremely climate-friendly food source. However, only 500 out of 10,000 species are currently used and recognized for food, despite the fact that seaweed is rich in incredibly beneficial nutrients and vitamins.

Likewise, cephalopods are only marginally harvested: 30 out of about 800 species are used for food worldwide.

Among other things, it has a lot to do with our culture and traditions. It will take time to change your eating habits. We have eaten and cooked meat for over a million years. So while seaweed, squid and shellfish contain important fatty acids and vitamins and taste great, we are still reluctant to consider these species as our food sources, explains Ole G. Mouritsen.

For example, fermenting vegetables or adding enzymes can bring out the flavor of sweet and umami, says Ole G. Mouritsen.

Its critical that we continue to communicate these new nutritional opportunities. In doing so, we will gradually make changes in our eating habits and traditions. We hope this study will play a role, the professor concludes.

View original post here:
Sprat, shellfish and algae: what the diet of the future might look like - FREE NEWS

For some of us, social media and digital content have been our saving graces during the pandemica critical way to stay in the know, keep connected, and maintain relationships. But they have their own stress-inducing downsides as well and can lead to depression and increased anxiety.

You may need a digital diet. Heres how to increase your health and well-being by limiting your screen time. First, heres why a diet is integral:

Clearly there are some reasons to step back and reconsider (take pause with) and reasons to lighten up our usage (literally take a pause) in our digital consumption.

To get a better handle on your diet, consider your access, your content, and your activities.

Use your stats. To change behavior, you must first recognize a problem in order to do anything about it. Use the feature your device offers or an app to understand your usage.

Apple devices offer controls under its screen time setting, while Androids have digital well-being systems to tinker with. Stand-alone apps such as Social Fever, Offtime, or BreakFree also offer tracking and systems to manage your usage. In the same way that a blood test can be helpful to understand your cholesterol or triglyceride levels, your device stats can help you know what you must manage and how to improve. Whether your time goes into playing games, sending Snapchats to friends, or watching cat videos, its smart to increase your awareness of where things can change.

Keep your device out of sight. According to a study from the University of Texas at Austin, even having your device within view reduces your cognitive capacity and causes distraction. Put your device away in your purse or your pocket and concentrate on what else is in front of youfriends or other activities.

Choose your moments. You can manage your digital intake by considering your circumstances as well. Set limits based on locations or situations. Perhaps you can put down your device during dinner or when youre with friends to reduce the time youre accessing your device. In addition, you could commit that you wont use your device when youre in bedthus reducing exposure to blue light before sleep.

Unsubscribe. You know how email and DMs tend to proliferate, and notifications can overwhelm. Unsubscribe from all but your most valued subscriptions or businesses and turn off all but your most necessary notifications. With less traffic and push notifications from your device, youll be able to take charge of what youre consumingpulling whats most relevant for you, rather than being bombarded by mediocre messages which may not add value.

Unfollow. A key reason for sadness isnt just FOMO (fear of missing out)its also FOBLO (fear of being left out). Consider your reactions to the posts you see and follow people and sites that energize you, motivate you, and contribute to your positive experienceunfollow those that dont.

Seek diverse views. Diverse viewpoints are critical to learning, resilience, and tolerance. But the internet and apps are uniquely suited to place us in echo chambers where we only see and consume perspectives similar to our own. Seek information that is less familiar and content that challenges your current ways of thinking. This will provide you with greater perspectivea key ingredient of more optimistic, future-oriented thinking.

Find alternatives. Perhaps one of the very best ways to reduce your digital usage is to increase your nondigital activities. If youre hiking rough terrain, sweating through your hot yoga class, or even doing a messy-creative craft with your niece, you cant be scrolling. Fill your time with activities that require more of your attention or more of your physical investment and youll be unable to spend as much time on your device.

Remind yourself it will take some time. As you amp up your nondigital activity and ramp down your device time, go slowly, set manageable goals, and be patient with yourself. Businesses spend billions on finding ways to hook you, so its reasonable youll need time to manage yourself and ensure youre in charge of your device not the other way around.

In addition to getting happier, you also want to look back at a life well lived. How you spend your time is how you spend your life, so managing your access, your content, and your activities all matter. Keep your device out of sight, embrace your usage stats, and manage your usage time. Look for alternatives and dont be too hard on yourself. Behavior change takes time, but its worth it for a happier life and a better future.

Tracy Brower, PhD, MM, MCRw, is a sociologist focused on work, workers, and workplace, working for Steelcase. She is the author of Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work: A Guide for Leaders and Organizations.

Continue reading here:
Tips for making your digital diet more conducive to productivity - Fast Company

Romanian lifestyle and nutrition coach Cori Gramescu has drawn a EUR 200,000 financing for her diet and well-being platformyummdiet.com.

Tech investor Andrei Pitis and software producer Softbinator Technologies led the round.

Yummdiet.com will use the money to increase its market share in the markets where it's already active (Romania, UK, Germany, and France) and expand to new markets.

The platform aims to reach 35,000 clients and EUR 1 million annual revenues by the end of 2021.

Yummdiet.com uses proprietary technology to generate personalized diets automatically. It also has real-time coaching and weight loss support sessions. It offers its clients food replacement options, video training for home, and recipes that use healthy ingredients.

"Yummdiet.com already has over 1,800 members in the country and abroad who have paid a subscription and followed the diet. Over 40% of them continued the diet in the second month. We try to dissociate ourselves from the culture of aggressive diets that aim to lose weight at any cost, and this can be seen in the retention rate ofyummdiet.com, which is 20% higher than the average of regular diets worldwide," saidyummdiet.comfounder Cori Gramescu.

"When I decided to invest inyummdiet.com, I was most attracted by the fact that it already had international clients. My and Simple Capital's involvement inyummdiet.comis in line with our investment thesis, which focuses on projects aimed directly at the international market," said Andrei Pitis, founder of Simple Capital.

Pitis is one of the best-known Romanian tech entrepreneurs. He funded local taxi app Clever Taxi, sold to Daimler, and launched smartwatch producer Vector Watch, sold to Fitbit. Softbinator Technologies, the other investor inyummdiet.com, is a Romanian tech company founded by local entrepreneur Daniel Ilinca.

(Photo source: the company)

[emailprotected]

See the article here:
Romanian diet and well-being platform gets EUR 200000 financing for international expansion - Romania-Insider.com

If you are a health-conscious person, then chances are that you have a variety of supplements lying in your bathroom cabinets. Dietary supplements have become a commonplace among so many households and not just because they are well-advertised, but because of their immense benefits. Youll bear witness that there are so many nutrients that you dont get from the foods you eat.

While there have been discussions about eating healthy and leading a healthier lifestyle to enjoy and expose yourself to a robust and salubrious life, it could be that your body is not deriving enough nutrients and vitamins from the foods you are eating. This is where dietary supplements come in handy. With that in mind, below are things to keep in mind when buying dietary supplements online.

For those leading an active lifestyle, having a dietary supplement that supplies you with the nutritional requirements to sustain such a busy lifestyle will help you to lead a fulfilled life thats not filled with bouts of exhaustion and fatigue. Peter Tzemis from CPOE.org says that youll need to go through a handful of reviews and customer testimonials to know just what dietary supplements are right for you or will help to resolve most if not all your dietary needs. With a plethora of supplements to choose from, this can prove to be quite an overwhelming undertaking.

Today, you have dietary supplements from so many manufacturers, but unfortunately, not all will contain ingredients that are best suited to your specific health needs. Additionally, advancements in technology have made a significant impact on the production processes. You now have synthetic ingredients that could have dire effects on your overall health, and on the other hand, there are dietary supplements that contain naturally sourced ingredients. Its up to you to choose a supplement that contains the right ingredients. While in the same vein, avoid dietary supplements with an extra dose of ingredients as it could cause you unwanted side effects.

One thing to note is that some dietary supplements contain active ingredients that could exacerbate your underlying medical conditions. Among the things you can do to avoid this is to check in with your doctor or nutritionist before investing in just any dietary supplements. Some supplements might also put you at a greater risk of serious health repercussions, especially in the case of pregnant or nursing mothers, or those with chronic health conditions such as heart diseases, hypertension, or diabetes.

Its for this reason that youll want to consult with your physician before taking any dietary supplement as theyll dig deeper into your medical history to advise you appropriately on the best dietary supplements to take. Those taking other prescription drugs also need to be extra cautious when combining them with supplements. You just dont know of the interaction effects this could have on your system.

Now, not every dietary supplement brand you see out there will guarantee quality. Additionally, some labels are just too good to be true. Always ensure that your supplements are FDA approved. Going through online reviews could help in determining the best dietary supplements as there will be testimonials from customers whove interacted with these supplements on a personal level. Go for reputable brands that have been in business for long and companies that are after your best interests.

There are so many misconceptions surrounding the dietary supplement industry. Some of them have deep roots in traditional beliefs, while some are just unfounded and ungrounded myths. The only way you can reap the full benefits of dietary supplements is to have a resolute mind and goals into what you want to achieve. This includes a healthier life from making sound judgments. A lot has been said and done concerning dietary supplements, and it is up to you to decide what works for you and what doesnt. Among the most common misconceptions about dietary supplements include:

With that in mind, you have all that you need to make sound decisions into what you need and what works for you best. Dietary supplements work, and thats for a fact. However, youll need to be cautious about the choices you make as some could cause you unwanted side effects.

View post:
Things To Keep In Mind When Buying Dietary Supplements Online - Blog - The Island Now

Indian actress Mishti Mukherjee died of kidney failure at the age of 27, due to complications related to her keto diet, according to a statement from her family. Mishti as she was known, suffered kidney failurerelated to her strict keto diet, Friday evening, according to a statementthat confirmedthe death of the actress, who starred in many movies and music videos. Her kidneys failed after the actress reported suffering severe pain. The keto diet is causing controversy in the medical community because of the way dieters lower their carb intake and overload their protein and fat intake, which can put a strain on the kidneys and cause the renal system to get overwhelmed.

The actresss family released an official statement that stated, Actress Mishti Mukherjee who marked her brilliance in many films and music videos with her ace acting is no more. Due to the keto diet, her kidney failed in Bangalore and she breathed her last on Friday night, the actress suffered a lot of pain. Unforgettable and unfortunate loss. May her soul rest in peace. She is survived by her parents and brother.

Aketo diet is a high-fat, high protein, low-carb diet designed toput the body into ketosis, where it burns fat for fuel. The ideal keto diet should consist of about 75 percent fat, 20 percent protein, and only 5 percent of carbs. Instead of burning carb, the body must switch over to burn fat, which occurs in about 3 to 4 days of beginning to follow the keto plan.

Studies have linked the keto diet to adverse effects on the body, especially if followed strictly and foran extensive period of time since it canput a lot of stress on your kidneys and may lead to kidney stones.The amount of protein a person eats can lead to overwhelming the kidneys and anyone already suffering from chronic kidney disease or related ailment can suffer side effects. Consuming a diet high in animal protein,especially red meat, may lead to a higher risk of forming kidney stones, the research has shown.

"It may also worsen the kidney functioning of those who already have kidney diseases. The theory is that higher intake of animal food products can make your urine more acidic i.e. increase level of excretion of calcium from your urine," said Dr. Salil Jain, Director of Nephrology and Renal Transplant, Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram.Keto Diet Should Not beFollowed for More Than 45 Days

The Entertainment Times of India quoted Priya Bharma, a Senior Dietician at the Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute in New Delhi in an IANS report:"The Keto diet is one of the hardest diet schedules to follow, which primarily focuses on weight loss." She added a warning:

"It surely has the potential risk of other health problems as the user is on high proteins and fats intake," sheexplained

"A person with ideal or lesser body weight is generally not suggested to go for it. It is not suggested to continue for more than 45 days in one go as the body starves for other nutrients as well as high protein puts pressure on the kidney without other related precautions," she noted.

While kidney stones are one possible side effect there are other more dire outcomes, the studies have shown.Doctors have warned that while keto works well for obese patients it can cause more severe issues for thinner patients who stay on it too long, since when the body stores up too manyketonesthe acids produced as a byproduct of burning fatthe blood can become too acidic, which can damage theliver,kidneys, and brain. Left untreated, it can be fatal, according to medical experts. Dieters should drink plenty of water to reduce the stress on the kidneys while on a keto diet.

The Beet quoted Dr. Andrew Freeman, cardiologist, who has studied ketogenic diets and heart disease, who said: It's not the diet itself, but what most people eat when they are doing it, such as red meat, processed meat (like bacon) and high-fat foods that can cause fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease and other related health problems associated with eating a diet high in red meat. Most people have trouble staying on such a strict low-carb diet, and end up gaining all the weight back. The healthier choice, according to Dr. Freeman, is a low-fat diet that is rich in plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, and low in processed foods.

Continue reading here:
Indian Actress Mishti Mukherjee, 27, Dies of Kidney Failure Related to Keto Diet - The Beet

These Vitamin K-rich foods can be included in more than one ways in the diet.

Highlights

Due to the ongoing pandemic, we are well-aware of how vitamins and minerals are crucial for our health. From Vitamin C for immunity to Vitamin A for eyesight and Vitamin D for immunity and strong bones, a diet rich in all such vitamins is essential for our well-being. Vitamin K is another important vitamin that fosters blood clotting and plays a vital role in bone health. A fat-soluble vitamin, Vitamin K is actually a group of compounds of which vitamin K1 and vitamin K2 appears to be the most important one, as per Consultant Nutritionist Rupali Datta.

Vitamin K mainly promotes bone health and wound healing besides protecting the heart. Vitamin K2 has also been found to improve insulin sensitivity. Therefore, people who absorb the most vitamin K2 from their foods are about 20% less likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes. Rupali adds that while Vitamin K2 (or menaquinone) is largely produced by the intestinal flora, Vitamin K1 (or phylloquinone) can be obtained naturally from plants, especially green leafy vegetables. Here we have 9 foods you can have along with ways to add them, to get more of Vitamin K in your diet.

(Also Read:4 Subtle Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin K deficiency)

Low in cholesterol, rich in dietary fibre, vitamins A, C, K and iron, spinach is good for bone health besides proper functioning of red blood cells in the body. Here's a spinach pancake recipe that you can try at home to include more of vitamin K in your morning meal!

With more than 50% of the daily recommended allowance, Kale seems to be the perfect veggie to add in your vitamin K rich diet. It's also high in fibre, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. This beetroot kale smoothie can come handy for a quick and energizing meal in the middle of the day.

One of the most nutritious vegetables, broccoli is juicy, fresh, firm and needs to be cooked right to reap in all the benefits and a spectacular taste. This broccoli and almond soup recipe is a comforting bowl of goodness that you won't be able to resist.

Also rich in protein, vitamin A and potassium, lettuce is most commonly found wrapped inside a sandwich or plated under salads, but it's a wonderful leafy vegetable that can be tossed in many ways. Here are lettuce-wrapped cottage cheese rolls that you'll absolutely love to relish!

Don't we already know the many benefits of fish? What we might not have realised is the rich amount of vitamin K as well. Perhaps we found another reason to load up in the succulent and flavourful baked/grilled fish! This baked fish with white sauce is the perfect recipe to begin with.

One of the most popular vegetables in India, cauliflower also helps maintain a healthy digestive system, prevents arthritis, obesity and other anti-inflammatory mediated diseases. This yummy cauliflower salad topped with a mouth-watering cauliflower puree is a stellar recipe to include in your diet.

Rich in protein, eggs perhaps top the list of our go-to foods to prepare quickly! Versatile, easy and oh-so-delicious, there is just so much one can make from an egg. Here is an easy scrambled eggs recipe that you can try for your next breakfast!

Hailing from the same family as cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli, Brussel sprouts undoubtedly are packed with nutrients, especially proteins, fibre, vitamin C and K while being low on carbohydrates. One way to include it in your diet is to simply saute it along with other crunchy veggies such as carrot and broccoli with a bit of salt and enjoy a hearty meal!

Kiwi comes loaded with nutrients that boost our body. Besides vitamin K, it comes with Vitamins A, B12, B6, E, iron, calcium and potassium and ensures blood circulation in the vessels, iron absorption for healthy bones, good vision, etc.Here is cucumber and kiwi juice recipe that is sure to get you refreshed and impress the taste buds too!

Photo Credit: iStock

Promoted

These Vitamin K-rich foods can be included in more than one ways in the diet. Let us know what you are planning to make from the versatile foods!

About Aanchal MathurAanchal doesn't share food. A cake in her vicinity is sure to disappear in a record time of 10 seconds. Besides loading up on sugar, she loves bingeing on FRIENDS with a plate of momos. Most likely to find her soulmate on a food app.

Go here to read the rest:
9 Vitamin K-Rich Foods That You Must Add To Your Diet - NDTV Food

Ayurvedic eating has been around for centuries (the name comes from Sanskrit for life and knowledge), but theres nothing like a name-drop by Gwyneth Paltrow to blast the idea into the mainstream. However, when Paltrow mentioned recently that the ancient eating regimen has helped her feel good during quarantine, the only detail she shared was that she eats for her dosha. Well, who wouldn't want to feel as serene as GP during quarantine or any time? That's why we're breaking down the Ayurvedic eating, and how can you, too, eat for your dosha.

First, lets back up a bit. Ayurveda is not a diet its a natural healing science that originated in India more than 5,000 years. "Ayurveda is an evidence-based healing system focused on prevention of disease and promotion of positive health through the balance of mind, body, and environment," explains Prajakta Apte, RDN, a Phoenix-based holistic nutritionist who specializes in Ayurveda.

Those who practice Ayurveda believe there are three different types of energy patterns those are the doshas GP was talking about and there is an optimum way to eat to balance all those energy waves depending on what your primary dosha is. Nutritionist Vanessa Rissetto, RD, CDN, can see the appeal. Everyone is trying to be more mindful with regards to their weight, disordered eating habits, and the like this seems like a non-stressful way to have success.

But Ayurvedic eating is not a fad diet that you can just easily dip into. It takes careful study, and there is a long list of foods to eat and avoid based on balancing your doshas. But the general guidelines can be embraced by anyone, says Rissetto. Giving up coffee and alcohol and eating more fresh fruits and vegetables are a no-brainer they will help with your sleep and gut health, she says. Rissetto adds that the focus on unprocessed, whole foods could also promote weight loss and mindful eating.

Note: We're only scratching the surface when it comes to all there is to know about Ayurvedic eating. If you're interested in trying a Ayurvedic eating, consider consulting your doctor and/or an Ayurvedaspecialist who can help guide you.

"Ayurvedic philosophies believe we each contain varying proportions of each dosha, generally with one or two in dominance," says Apte. "Our naturally dominant dosha, which we are born with, does not signify imbalance, but rather shows how or who we are in our most healthy, balanced state." Figuring out your dosha can be a complicated process, but in the most basic terms:

VATA (air and ether): People with a dominant vata dosha are considered creative, active, and bright; they walk, talk, and think fast, but get tired easily. Vatas are usually thin with a light frame, and suffer from gastro-intestinal problems like constipation and bloating.

PITTA (fire and water): Pittas are intelligent but can be short-tempered. They usually have a medium build and have a healthy appetite, a strong metabolism, and good digestion.

KAPHA (earth and water): Kaphas are known for strength, stamina, and sharp intelligence. They are also usually very sweet and grounded. Kaphas are often larger-framed and muscular, and they have a slow metabolism.

Once you figure out what your dosha is, you should choose the foods you eat based on balancing out your energy. "When these three doshas are in balance, they create health, but when they are out of balance, they are the cause of disease," says Apte. To truly immerse yourself in Ayurvedic eating, you should consult a nutritionist who is familiar with the very long list of food to eat and avoid, but here are a few general guidelines:

"People with a predominant Vata dosha should eat warm foods and drinks, and cooked cereals and grains rather than dry or crunchy foods," says Apte. "Choose boiled and steamed vegetables and ripe fruits." Skip anything cold, frozen, or raw, and eat three or four meals a day at regular intervals, as well as lots of healthy snacks.

EAT: Soups, stews, and casseroles; well-cooked oats, and rice cooked with lots of water and butter; sweet and juicy fruits such as bananas, berries, and melon; fresh-baked bread.

AVOID: Nightshades, including tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and spinach; carbonated beverages; heavy foods like hard cheese; aged or fermented foods; astringent fruits such as cranberries and raw apples; candy; caffeine.

"The Pitta dosha is associated with heat, so people with predominant Pitta should eat a variety of green vegetables and ripe fruits and use ghee or olive oil in cooking," says Apte. Eat your food warm, rather than hot, she says, and stick with cool or lukewarm drinks. Pittas do best with a vegetarian diet made up of non-spicy foods. Limit salt, and skip eggs, alcohol, and coffee.

EAT: Milk, cheese, sweetened yogurt; olive oil; sweet and bitter veggies such as mushrooms, peas, peppers, broccoli, and zucchini; grains including couscous, quinoa, and barley.

AVOID: Spices such as black pepper, chillies, garlic, and onions; sour and acidic foods such as grapefruit, tomatoes, radishes; plain yogurt; foods containing vinegar, including salad dressings; nuts and seeds; and meat.

The Kapha dosha is associated with water, so those with this dominant dosha should balance it out with pungent, bitter, and astringent foods. Kaphas should avoid dairy and fatty, greasy foods of any kind. If you do eat meat, skip anything that's fried and stick with baked, roasted, or broiled dishes. Avoid any sweetened except honey, and go heavy on the spices.

EAT: Ginger and garlic; apples, mangoes, peaches, pears; leafy greens and veggies that are grown above ground, like corn, asparagus, eggplant; cottage cheese; lean proteins including chicken, fish, and tempeh.

AVOID: Root vegetables, rich gravies, frozen foods, oils and fats.

This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io

Excerpt from:
What is the Ayurvedic Diet? - Eating for Your VATA , PITTA, or KAPHA Dosha - GoodHousekeeping.com

Intermittent fasting may be no more effective than traditional forms of dieting and may evenreduce lean muscle mass, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

With various forms of alternative diets sweeping nations everywhere, intermittent fasting has quickly risento the foreground of diets that supposedly affect your metabolism. There are many variations, but all include periodsof fasting followed byallocated time to indulge in food of your choice. Some use the dietas a tool to make them more aware of when they are hungry, while others claim it boosts their body's ability to react to calorie intake.

As of 2020, intermittent fasting has become oneof the most-followed diet plans in the USA, according to the International Food Information Council(IFIC). However, hard evidence of exactly how successful the diet is and the full mechanisms behind it has been lacking.So researchers from theUniversity of CaliforniaSan Franciscoattempted to find out.

The team assembled a clinical trial consisting of 116 adults with abody mass index (BMI) between27 and 43 and randomly assigned them to either three meals a day or an intermittent fasting routine. The intermittent fasting group could eat to their hearts content between 12:00pm and 8:00pm, but not outside that time frame. On the flip side, the other group had a structured diet of three meals a day. This group was recommended the time at which to eat, but not what to eatboth groups consumed approximately the same calories daily.

After monitoring the participants for three months, the team measured their weight loss, fat mass, and lean mass among other metrics to identify differencesbetween the groups. Inspecting the results, there was no significant difference between the weight lost by the fasting group compared to those that atethree meals a day. Whilst the fasting group did lose weight, it was a very small amount at just ~0.2 lbs per week.

Furthermore, there was an unexpected result those participating in intermittent fasting had lost more lean muscle mass compared to the other group.According to Inverse, the results prompted co-author Ethan Weiss to stop intermittent fasting altogether, a diet he has been following for the past 7 years.

"No matter how you look at it, time-restricted eating resulted in very modest weight loss, Weiss told Inverse. "It did not offer any other metabolic advantage. And then there was the concerning signal over the loss of lean mass."

However,the jury is still out on intermittent fasting, as someprevious studies have demonstrated the benefits of the diet, while others align with the resultsseen here. The study also doesn't take intoaccount othervariations of intermittent fasting, such as increasedfasting length orthe timeof day. Three months is also considered short for weight lossresearch, making it difficult to drawgeneralconclusions. Alongside this, protein and water intake was not accounted for, which could have altered the lean muscle mass between cohorts.

The authors hope that further study with these considerations in mind willclarify whether it is the fasting or a different reason that led to the muscle loss.

Read more here:
Intermittent Fasting May Be No Better Than Other Diets And Might Even Reduce Muscle Mass - IFLScience

World Sight Day 2020: Vitamin C is one of the most impactful antioxidants for our body

Highlights

Sight Day 2020: With the increasing usage of mobile phones, televisions and other electronic gadgets, a poor vision has been one of the major concerns today. Almost every one of us spends most of our time staring at phones and laptops - both for work and entertainment purposes. In fact, we hardly offer any kind of rest to our eyes. This results in stress that further leads to several eye-related problems. Besides these lifestyle issues, increasing level of pollution and malnutrition/under-nutrition play major roles in the deterioration of eye health. Hence, health experts around the world often recommend well-balanced nutrition on a daily basis to strengthen the vision and overall eye health.

To further raise awareness among people about blindness, vision impairment and other eye-related problems, World Sight Day is celebrated annually across the globe on the second Thursday of October. This year, it will be marked on October 8, 2020. As per the World Health Organisation, "1 billion people around the world have a preventable vision impairment or one that has yet to be addressed. Reduced or absent eyesight can have major and long-lasting effects on all aspects of life, including daily personal activities, interacting with the community, school and work opportunities and the ability to access public services."

This World Sight Day 2020, we bring you some natural food options that can help nourish your eyes. Speaking about the same, consultant nutritionist Rupali Datta stated, "There are several vitamins that can help in keeping your eyes healthy. One such example is vitamin C. Abundantly found in our everyday diet, it is one of the most impactful antioxidants for our body. Alongside maintaining overall health, vitamin C lowers the risk of developing cataract. It also helps maintain the collagen in the cornea."

Moreover, several studies have inferred that regular consumption of vitamin C may reduce the risk of cataract and vision loss due to macular degeneration.

"Some of the vitamin C-enriched fruits that can be included in your regular diet are citrus fruits, amla, papaya, tomato, guava and mango," Datta added.

Also Read:Vitamins for Good Eyesight: Foods That Can Help Nourish Your Eyes

Fruits like lemon, sweet lime, oranges etc are a great source of vitamin C that boosts the functioning of our eyes. It also prevents us from the inflammatory condition of eyes.

As per Ayurvedic expert Ram N Kumar, "Amla not only help boost immunity but also strengthen our eyesight." Several studies have further found that carotene in amla improves vision and promote overall eye health.

Papaya is loaded with antioxidants and beta-carotene and aids eye health and vision. Alongside, papaya contains lutein and zeaxanthin that are known to prevent our eyes from UV rays.

The key content of tomatoes is compounds called lutein and lycopene. These carotenoids may help protect our eyes from light-induced damages.

Guava is a potent source of vitamin A and C, which are known to boost vision. This fruit not only helps improve eyesight but also prevent against degradation of eyesight.

The beta-carotene-content of mango is known to lower the effects of free-radical damages in our eyes. It is also a good source of vitamin A and protects us against dry eyes, itchiness etc.

This World Sight Day 2020, let's pledge for a healthy lifestyle for strong eye health!

Promoted

About Somdatta SahaExplorer- this is what Somdatta likes to call herself. Be it in terms of food, people or places, all she craves for is to know the unknown. A simple aglio olio pasta or daal-chawal and a good movie can make her day.

Read the original here:
World Sight Day 2020: Add These 6 Vitamin C-Rich Fruits To Your Diet To Boost Eye Health - NDTV Food

Page 97«..1020..96979899..110120..»

Home » Diet » Page 97