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By Sukriti Wahi

Although multivitamins and health supplements have been popular amongst wellness enthusiasts for quite some time, there's arguably none more prominent than the highly Instagrammable greens powder.

While the colour is arguably the most obvious qualifier for a greens powder, most variations of the supplement tend to feature the same ingredients.

"The ingredients are usually a mix of different dried vegetables, herbs and spices with barley grass, wheatgrass and broccoli all commonly used," McLeod told BAZAAR.

"Some also contain probiotics and different seeds, such as flaxseeds or chia seeds [and some have] also started to add prebiotic fibres as well."

The biggest benefit of adding a greens powder to your diet is less about what it contains, and more about the convenience it offers, from a nutritional perspective.

"The vitamins you're most likely to find in them are from the B group as well as A, K and C."

While a greens powder can be a good way to bolster your micronutrient consumption, they aren't functional as a replacement for a healthy, balanced diet, McLeod emphasised.

"Powders aren't yet at the stage where the complex interactions between different compounds in the foods we eat are able to be replicated," she noted.

"The other thing to think about, is that these powders usually lack fibre, which is one of the most important parts of your fruit and veggies because of how it feeds your gut microbes and keeps you feeling full."

"[Again] while they can be a helpful supplement, they are not a replacement for making great nutritional choices each day," McLeod said.

"I think they can lull some people into a false sense of security. For example, having that extra burger or glass of wine, with the misconception that the green powder negates making lower quality choices. Also, the usual lack of fibre means you are unlikely to feel satisfied."

Even though greens powders aren't the 'magical potions' they are often made out to be, that isn't to say that they can't have a place in a well-rounded diet.

"If you're in a phase where your nutrient needs are higher, or you know that your usual healthy diet has not been as on-point of late, they can be a fabulous 'helper'but still not a replacement for eating your minimum five serves of vegetables each day," said McLeod.

If you are considering adding a greens powder to your diet, McLeod recommended paying attention to the nutrition label before purchasing to ensure its quality before you invest.

"Look for where it is madeideally in Australia," she said.

"[Avoid] if there are any 'fillers' used, such as maltodextrin. Also look out for synthetic dyes, artificial sweeteners, sugar or emulsifiers."

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BOSTON (May 5, 2020)Older adults who consumed small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, apples and tea, were two to four times more likely to develop Alzheimers disease and related dementias over 20 years compared with people whose intake was higher, according to a new study led by scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University.

The epidemiological study of 2,800 people aged 50 and older examined the long-term relationship between eating foods containing flavonoids and risk of Alzheimers disease (AD) and Alzheimers disease and related dementias (ADRD). While many studies have looked at associations between nutrition and dementias over short periods of time, the study published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition looked at exposure over 20 years.

Flavonoids are natural substances found in plants, including fruits and vegetables such as pears, apples, berries, onions, and plant-based beverages like tea and wine. Flavonoids are associated with various health benefits, including reduced inflammation. Dark chocolate is another source of flavonoids.

The research team determined that low intake of three flavonoid types was linked to higher risk of dementia when compared to the highest intake. Specifically:

Low intake of flavonols (apples, pears and tea) was associated with twice the risk of developing ADRD.

Low intake of anthocyanins (blueberries, strawberries, and red wine) was associated with a four-fold risk of developing ADRD.

Low intake of flavonoid polymers (apples, pears, and tea) was associated with twice the risk of developing ADRD.

The results were similar for AD.

Our study gives us a picture of how diet over time might be related to a persons cognitive decline, as we were able to look at flavonoid intake over many years prior to participants dementia diagnoses, said Paul Jacques, senior author and nutritional epidemiologist at the USDA HNRCA. With no effective drugs currently available for the treatment of Alzheimers disease, preventing disease through a healthy diet is an important consideration.

The researchers analyzed six types of flavonoids and compared long-term intake levels with the number of AD and ADRD diagnoses later in life. They found that low intake (15th percentile or lower) of three flavonoid types was linked to higher risk of dementia when compared to the highest intake (greater than 60th percentile). Examples of the levels studied included:

Tea, specifically green tea, and berries are good sources of flavonoids, said first author Esra Shishtar, who at the time of the study was a doctoral student at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University in the Nutritional Epidemiology Program at the USDA HNRCA. When we look at the study results, we see that the people who may benefit the most from consuming more flavonoids are people at the lowest levels of intake, and it doesnt take much to improve levels. A cup of tea a day or some berries two or three times a week would be adequate, she said.

Jacques also said 50, the approximate age at which data was first analyzed for participants, is not too late to make positive dietary changes. The risk of dementia really starts to increase over age 70, and the take home message is, when you are approaching 50 or just beyond, you should start thinking about a healthier diet if you havent already, he said.

Methodology

To measure long-term flavonoid intake, the research team used dietary questionnaires, filled out at medical exams approximately every four years by participants in the Framingham Heart Study, a largely Caucasian group of people who have been studied over several generations for risk factors of heart disease.

To increase the likelihood that dietary information was accurate, the researchers excluded questionnaires from the years leading up to the dementia diagnosis, based on the assumption that, as cognitive status declined, dietary behavior may have changed, and food questionnaires were more likely to be inaccurate.

The participants were from the Offspring Cohort (children of the original participants), and the data came from exams 5 through 9. At the start of the study, the participants were free of AD and ADRD, with a valid food frequency questionnaire at baseline. Flavonoid intakes were updated at each exam to represent cumulative average intake across the five exam cycles. Researchers categorized flavonoids into six types and created four intake levels based on percentiles: less than or equal to the 15th percentile, 15th-30th percentile, 30th-60th percentile, and greater than 60th percentile. They then compared flavonoid intake types and levels with new diagnoses of AD and ADRD.

There are some limitations to the study, including the use of self-reported food data from food frequency questionnaires, which are subject to errors in recall. The findings are generalizable to middle-aged or older adults of European descent. Factors such as education level, smoking status, physical activity, body mass index and overall quality of the participants diets may have influenced the results, but researchers accounted for those factors in the statistical analysis. Due to its observational design, the study does not reflect a causal relationship between flavonoid intake and the development of AD and ADRD.

Authors and funding

Additional authors on the study are Gail T. Rogers at the USDA HNRCA, Jeffrey B. Blumberg at the Friedman School at Tufts, and Rhoda Au at The Framingham Heart Study, Boston University School of Medicine and Boston University School of Public Health.

This work was supported by the U.S. Department of Agricultures Agricultural Research Service, awards from National Institutes of Healths National Institute on Aging (R01AG008122, R56AG062109, R01AG016495), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (R01NS017940), and National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (Framingham Heart Study) as well as the Embassy of the State of Kuwait.

Citation

Shishtar, E., Rogers, G.T., Blumberg, J.B., Au R., and Jacques, P.F. (2020). Long-term dietary flavonoid intake and risk of Alzheimers disease and related dementias in the Framingham Offspring Cohort. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqaa079

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About the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University

For four decades, the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University has studied the relationship between good nutrition and good health in aging populations. Tufts research scientists work with federal agencies to establish the Dietary Guidelines, the Dietary Reference Intakes, and other significant public policies.

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Supplements are great, but what food can I eat to make sure I consume all the nutrients I need?

But how do you get enough protein? Anyone who has eaten a plant-based diet for more than a few days has been prodded with this question, and for veteran plant-based eaters, the query becomes a bit of a tired joke. After 24 years of eating only plants, I typically respond the same way you do by eating it.

In truth, its not quite that simple. Regardless of your dietary choices and allergy restrictions, knowing how much protein, fat, and carbohydrates to ingest can be as complicated as any other element of physical health.

We wanted to find out more, so we buzzed micronutrient nutrition coach Keri Hatley from Shred Science Nutrition about how vegetarian and vegan mountain bikers can maximize their meals for performance and overall health.

While Chatting with Hartley, I realized that I and many of my meat and vegetable eating friends have been targeting roughly half of the daily protein intake that we actually need. Find out what else she had to share on the topic of plant-based nutrition below.

The genericrecommendationfor daily protein consumption is 1 gram per kilogram of body weight. How accurate do you feel that is for most amateur athletes?

Thats VERY low. Id double that 2g per kilogram of body weight.

What percentage of the athletes that you work with eat a plant-based diet?

Hmmm, probably 40%. We coach primarily cyclists, so we get a lot of vegan and vegetarian athletes.

When vegan or vegetarian clients come to you are they concerned aboutgetting enough protein, or more generallylooking for nutrition coaching?

Most peoples primary concern is weight loss and protein is RARELY mentioned as a concern. I think most vegan/vegetarianathletes are under the impression they get plenty of protein and shouldnt worry about it.

What are some general misconceptions about plant-based diets?

Most of my vegan and vegetarian athletes think they are eating a balanced diet, but dont get deep enough into it to understand how much carb, protein, and fat they are consuming. In reality, plant-based diets are very high carbohydrate diets. It takes a lot of intention and focus to strategically eat enoughplant foods that are also high in protein in order to get adequate protein from a plant-based diet. It can definitely be done, but it takes a lot of thought and planning.

What are some of the best whole food sources for plant-based proteins?

That depends on where you draw the line at whole foods and whether you consider tempeh, tofu, and seitanwhole foods as they are all slightly processed. Tempeh is a fermentedsoybean product and tofu is processed soybean curd. Tempeh and tofu are easy to prepare and high in protein while relatively low in carbs. Lets look at the macros: four ounces of tofu has 12 grams of protein with only four grams of carbohydrates, while four ounces of tempeh has 15.4g protein with only 7.8g of carbohydrates. The bonus is that you can turn them into almost anything (tofu scramble, anyone?) and they take on any flavors they are paired with. Seitan is the most processed of the three (it is a processed wheat protein) but it has a huge amount of protein. Four ounces has a whopping 31.5 grams of protein with only 7.5g grams of carbohydrate.

If youre looking for single-ingredient whole foods, legumes and grains are great sources, but they are higher in carbohydrates. This is the catch-22of plant-based eating: there are LOTS of highish protein, single-ingredient, whole food sources but most are also very high in carbohydrates. Thus, to get adequate protein, you are also eating a lot of carbs.

A high carb diet wont negatively affect weight or body composition if you are getting enough activity; thus, for very active athletes, a whole food plant-based diet is doable! These very active athletes will still need to be a bit strategic in which plant foods they choose basically, try to eat foods that give you carbs AND protein. So, instead of reaching for four ounces of sweet potato (22.7 grams of carbs with only 1.8 grams of protein), having four ounces of chickpeas (17g carb with 5g protein) will get you a lot more protein. That said, as you can see, its still not a lot of protein.

For less active individuals, you wont get adequate protein from single-ingredient whole foods without getting way too many carbs. Remember that carbs are human gasoline. If you arent very active, you just dont need a lot of gasoline. This means that less active plant-based eaters need to really watch their carbs to keep them low. Less active people must lean heavily on processed soy products and/or plant-based protein powders to ensure that they get adequate protein.Note: vegetarians have many more options [than vegans] because dairy and eggs are fantastic protein sources.

Summary:

Do you have any plant-based protein supplements or powders to recommend?

ShredScience Coach Marc Langlois, who himself is a vegan athlete, loves anything made by Vega. His favorites are:

I like Garden of Life protein powders. Just read the labels to get one that is relatively low in carbs and fat while remaining very high in protein. They are made with high-quality ingredients and even contain prebiotics and probiotics. For a budget plant protein powder, try the Orgain brand.

Do athletes need to consume different amounts of protein after cardio vs. strength workouts?

My athletes that are primarily cyclists but also strength train, and eat the same quantity of protein every day, regardless of the daily workout. However, my strength athletes (powerlifters, crossfitters, etc.) eat much more protein than my cyclists do. Thus, the daily amount doesnt vary by the workout, but your overall daily protein target will be different depending on if you are an endurance athlete or a strength athlete.

Are there specific things that plant-based athletes can do before big events to better prepare themselves?

Yes!Long-term: Most plant-based athletes eat very high carb and very low protein. Plant-based athletes should immediately work to lower their carbohydrate intake while simultaneously increasing their protein intake. This will make their body more resilient to training, stress, and injury, help them maximize fitness and strength gains, and optimize their recovery all things that will make them better-performing competitors at their next big event. These changes take time, so start now.

Short-term: eat a normal-sized meal consisting of a good mix of protein and carbohydrate 2-3 hours before competition. Too many people line up with only carbs in their belly.

What are some of the whole foods that help our bodies utilize proteins,and what order is it best to eat them in?

The most absorbable protein sources are whole food animal sources that have complete amino acid profiles. Eating a wide variety of plant-based sources (legumes, nuts, seeds, veggies, etc.) will result in combinations of plant foods that, together, will have complete amino acid profiles. People get kind of in the weeds with this stuff but I typically dont go down this rabbit hole with clients because it distracts from the larger, more important goal of just selecting plant foods with higher protein and lower carbs. As long as athletes are eating a wide variety of plant foods, they should be fine.

Conversely, what are some foods that prohibit protein absorption and utilization?

Oh, lots of plant foods are high in anti-nutrients that limit absorption of protein. But, Im not really an expert here.

Can an athlete eat too much protein? If so, what happens?

Yes, you can have too much of a good thing! Lots of healthy things, when taken in excess, result in disfunction (look at overtraining). It can definitely cause an upset stomach. Unless you are really overeating tofu or slamming several plant protein shakes a day, its unlikely a plant-based athlete will overdo it. Track your macros and stick to two grams of protein per kilogram of body weight and you should be good!

Lets take me as an example. I weigh 69 kilos (150lbs), am 38 years old, eat a diet (vegetarian outside the house), Im training for amateur enduro races and general fitness. Outside of quarantine, I ride 6-7 days a week and do strength workouts 5 days a week. As a rough estimate, how much proteinshould I consume on a daily basis?

138g per day. Oh, and go hard on the dairy and eggs when you are out.

We would like to thank Keri for sharing this valuable information with us. For more info, visit Shredsciencenutrition.com, and check out our recent podcast interview with Keri where we discuss nutrition more broadly.

Do you have any nutrition questions that you would like us to research? Please share them below.

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Nikki Bella and Brie Bella work their butts off in the gym, in business, and in life.

After nearly 12 years in the ring, the now-retired wrestlers, WWE Hall of Famers, and next-door neighbors are keeping busy with plenty of new projects. And I mean, plenty.

In addition to starring in Quibi's Fight Like a Girl series and producing and starring in their reality show Total Bellas, the badass twins also just wrote a memoir, Incomparable (available May 5th). Oh, and did I mention they're both pregnant? Yep, their due dates are less than two weeks apart.

As the Bellas expand their army and take on all of these adventures, they're relying on one thing to keep them healthy and crushing it: the right food.

Though Nikki and Brie have dabbled in vegetarianism and intermittent fasting, they've dropped any strict eating habits since getting pregnant. "I've let everything go," Nikki says. "Everything is about listening to your body when you're pregnant, and your body really tells you what you lack."

Here's what the Bella twins eat in a typical day to fuel their busy schedules and nourish their growing babies.

Brie: As a mom to toddler Birdie, Brie is an early riser. "I wake up at 5:30 so I can get a meditation session in," she explains. Then, around 6:30 or 7 a.m., she enjoys scrambled eggs with a side of avocado for breakfast. Sometimes she wraps it into a Siete Almond Flour Tortilla to make a burrito and pairs it with a side of fruit.

Nikki: When Nikki wakes up, she usually has a cup of black coffee, sometimes with a bit of cinnamon. "I like to have my coffee," she says. "My fianc Artem and I have a tradition of having coffee in our living room. We like to talk and meditate." Then, she gets right to work and enjoys a breakfast of two scrambled eggs (well done!) with a piece of multigrain toast. "The baby gets a lot of nutrients from that," she explains.

Brie: Breakfast keeps Brie (and her daughter) full for a few hours, but she's usually ready for a snack before lunch. "We always will have a snack around 10:30 or 11 a.m. I always try to think of something healthy, so maybe it's a Siggi's yogurt." (She likes that it's not too high in sugar.) Another favorite: carrots and hummus.

Nikki: Nikki also loves a morning snack: "I always have some type of fruit," she says. "I've been obsessing over apples." She also loves grapes and fresh cucumbers.

Brie: Brie's lunch is usually simple (and guided largely by her daughter's toddler taste buds). Often, she combines chopped carrots and cucumbers with tofu and barbecue sauce or makes a tuna sandwich with homemade sourdough bread. "I put pickles and spicy mustard on it," she says. "It hits the spot and tastes absolutely amazing."

Lunch, Brie says, is usually her most carb-heavy meal. "I'm always thinking, ooh, I can have my bread here," she says. (It doesn't hurt that her husband, Bryan, makes fabulous homemade bread.

Brie also enjoys the occasional veggie-filled pasta dish at lunchtime. Her philosophy: "If you're craving something, indulge it. You're making a baby."

Nikki: Nikki is also a fan of sandwiches at mid-day. She usually piles 'em high with pickles and sliced-up chicken breast or Beyond Meat, since she's avoiding deli meat while pregnant.

Nikki also makes sure she gets plenty of veggies at lunch. "I've been addicted to broccoli," she says.

Brie: Since reading Headspace founder Andy Puddicombe's Mindful Eating, Brie tries to be very mindful and intentional about how and why she eats.

In the afternoon, after her daughter Birdie's nap, that usually involves sitting down for a snack. "I'll go with what I'm feeling," she says. "I've been really into making this cucumber salad with a little white vinegar and sesame seeds on top. It's a nice little pick-me-up when I'm a little tired."

Nikki: Nikki also tries to stay true to her hunger cues at this point in the day. "Sometimes I'll have a snack before dinner, but sometimes I don't," she says. "It depends on how I feel."

If she is feeling hungry, Nikki goes for a wide variety of fave snacks. "I was loving celery with peanut butter," she says. Lately, though, she's all about carrots and fresh guac or graham crackers with fresh cheese. "I'm lactose intolerant, but I crave it so much this pregnancy," Nikki says.

Brie: When dinner time rolls around, Brie likes to experiment in the kitchen. "It's been really fun to research recipes and come up with stuff," she says. Her latest creation was inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop and involves chickpeas with cauliflower, jalapeos, spicy mustard, some olive oil, and white wine vinegar. "It is so delicious and so filling," she says. "My daughter would eat it every day."

No matter what, though, dinner starts with a vegetable. "I always want vegetables to be the biggest thing that we eat in our meals," she says. "I always think 'what vegetable do I want for dinner,' and then I think about a protein."

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Brie picks most of her veggies from the giant garden she and Nikki share, in which they grow cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, eggplant, and leafy greens. "Sauted spinach with grilled garlic and a little sea salt is the perfect add-on for a dinner," she says. "We're lucky we have a big garden, so we have a lot of spinach, kale, and chard."

Nikki: While she's more relaxed about her food choices earlier in the day, Nikki tightens the reins at dinner. "I do a protein and a vegetable for dinner every night," says Nikki, who usually eats around 5:30 or 6 p.m.

Lately, Nikki prefers chicken or steak as her protein. "I haven't been eating much fish," she says. "For some reason, fish has been really grossing me out."

Nikki also typically gets her veggies from the garden, too. She often chops up a bunch of different vegetables with a little rice and an egg and cooks it in a wok with organic olive oil or avocado oil.

Brie: On the weekends, Brie likes to treat herself to a frozen dessert. "I do love gelato, particularly caramel sea salt gelato," she says. "It's something fun to look forward to."

Brie's weekday eating leaves some room for sweets, too, though. "I always keep a dark chocolate bar in my pantry," she says. "If I have cravings throughout the week, I just go and take a little piece."

Also in her cupboard: a supply of black licorice. Not any old vines will do, though. "It has to be RJ's," says Brie. "I won't get any other brand."

Nikki: Like her sister, Nikki also loves her licorice. In fact, she's dubbed her sister and herself "the queens of black licorice."

Nikki is also "obsessed" with So Delicious Coconutmilk Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Another sweet craving that's been a constant throughout her pregnancy: baked goods. I think about baked goods every day," Nikki says. Considering her fianc Artem makes a mean banana bread, it's a craving that's easily taken care of.

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We all know the dire economic repercussions for college athletics if there is no football season this fall or even if there is a football season without any fans or a limited number of fans.

As Florida State athletics director David Coburn said last week when talking with school leaders about the financial ramifications of having no football season: God help us.

With all due respect, I believe God has better things to do than to help college athletic programs manage their bloated budgets, and thats why Im here to help.

I believe college presidents and ADs should look at the next several months as an opportunity instead of an obstacle. They should use these trying times as a way to do what should have been done long ago. From this point forward, they should quit spending money like drunken Democrats, er, sailors.

Here is my top-10 list of changes college athletics can make to finally start becoming financially responsible:

1. Put a salary cap on coaches, starting with this stipulation: College head coaches must make at least $1 less than the school president. Why? Because the president is the leader of the school and because academians who hire school presidents are generally much more responsible with their money than wild-eyed, free-spending athletic directors in search of the next Nick Saban. This move alone would cut the salaries of top college head coaches making $5-10 million a year to about $1 million a year. If Saban wants to make more than $1 million a year, then let him go fail again in the NFL.

2. Head coaches can only be signed to two-year contracts. This would solve the obscene amount of money our institutions of higher earning spend on buying out the long-term contracts of their failed coaches. FSU having to pay Willie Taggart roughly $18 million (the terms before he was hired in December by Florida Atlantic) not to coach the Seminoles for the next four seasons is the worst waste of public money in this state since the Cross Florida Barge Canal.

3. Cut the over-inflated football support staffs. The Florida Gators, for instance have, 10 assistant player personnel directors on the payroll, which means Alabama probably has 20. Fellas, is there really that much tape to break down?

4. Disarm the arms race. Schools need to quit going into debt to build ridiculously palatial facilities. Does Alabama really need indoor waterfalls in its football complex? Does Oregon need a barber shop? Does Clemson need a bowling alley, laser tag and a mini-golf course? It would be cheaper just to give every recruit a brand new car like they used to do back in the good ol days.

5. Regionalize the nonrevenue sports. My good friend and radio partner Marc Daniels has been preaching this for years. Heres how it would work: The existing conferences stay intact for football and mens basketball, but for sports such as baseball, softball, golf, tennis, etc., you simply play teams within your own region. If you ask me, it makes no financial sense for UCFs softball team to fly to Houston, Wichita State and Connecticut for American Athletic Conference games when they could easily bus to Florida, Florida State and FAU. And did the FSU tennis team really need to travel to Hawaii last season? Come on now!

6. Combine certain mens and womens individual sports. Instead of having mens and womens golf and tennis teams with two separate coaching staffs and two separate schedules, why not just have one co-ed tennis and golf team?

7. Shorten the season for nonrevenue sports. Would it really matter if college baseball and softball teams played 45 games instead of nearly 60?

8. Adjust schedules for nonrevenue sports so teams only play on weekends. Be creative and have weekend Olympic-type sports festivals in cities such as, say, Orlando where you could bring in collegiate teams in baseball, softball, track, golf, etc. It would be like an AAU basketball tournament for all sports. The teams would have a chance to play several games over the course of the weekend. Are Tuesday night road baseball games really necessary?

9. Reduce athletic scholarships across the board, starting with football. We dont want to eliminate opportunities for athletes, but tough times call for tough measures. The biggest expense for nearly every athletic department is reimbursing the university for every athletic scholarship. You dont have to be a mathematical genius to realize football teams dont really require 85 scholarships when there are only 22 starting positions. Why not 65 scholarships and 20 walk-ons?

10. Please stop having football teams stay in hotels the night before home games. Texas A&M, according to a report by GateHouse Media, spent $346 a night at a local hotel for its more than five dozen rooms for every home game during the 2018 football season. Not only that, but the Aggies doubled their cost by booking two nights for each home game. Its astounding why college football teams find it necessary to pay for hotel rooms, catered food, conference space, buses and police escorts for home games. Why not just have the players sleep in their own dorm rooms and walk to the stadium on Saturdays just like they do every other day of the week?

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Adrienne Bailon has been open about her weight loss after switching to a vegan diet while dealing with her Hashimotos condition, which is an autoimmune disease. She recently showed off her beach ready body after shedding another 20 pounds on Instagram. The daytime talk show host also offered inspiration to others who are struggling with keeping it healthy during quarantine.

During this time more than ever Staying healthy is at the top of my mind!, she captioned the sexy pic of her in a bikini. This is my first post in a bathing suit since losing 20lbs. Now Ive lost weight before but always gained it back because I was dieting & not changing my lifestyle! But not this time Its been a year since I had enough (have you ever gotten there? Where youre just tired of complaining about what you dont like & youre finally ready to take action & REALLY make changes!) Well, I made major changes like choosing to eat plant based changing my whole relationship with food & working out!

As she shared her experience with trying to stay consistent, she encouraged her followers to be disciplined and start off the new month by trying to form a new healthy habit.

Ive been consistent with my self discipline (although its been so hard at times). Im constantly reminding myself that the greatest form of self love is self discipline! They say it takes 21 days to form a new habit I just want to encourage you to take this time to develop healthy habits! Drink your water, squat, rest, read, pray, take your vitamins, eat your veggies! (Preaching to myself to keep going! Lol.) Its a new month! Lets do this!

Bailon revealed she transitioned into a full vegan diet on the sixth seasion premiere ofThe Real back in September and that it helped her with managing the symptoms of Hashimotos disease.

I said last season that I went vegan. I stuck with it all summer and stuck with a plant-based diet. It has made a world of a difference, Adrienne explained. Lots of you guys know I suffer from Hashimotos, which is an autoimmune disease. So its really been helpful for that. I feel great and happy to be back.

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The novel coronavirus outbreak has changed the way we live our lives. With working from home becoming a norm amidst this lockdown, several people have been experiencing problems with their fitness regime, eating habits and sleeping hours, among other things.

If you, too, have been worried about irregular eating habits during this lockdown, stressing about food is not the answer, say health experts.

In an exclusive 'Staying fit during a pandemic' webinar moderated by ET Online Lifestyle Editor Lopamudra Ghatak, Sandhya Pandey, Chief Clinical Nutritionist at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurgaon, and Dr Meghana Pasi, Nutrition Consultant with Arogya World's MyThali program, got together to bust some common food and diet myths and how to make healthy eating less stressful during these current times.

Pandey, who has been visiting the hospital every alternate day for regular rounds, said that washing hands has become a ritual. Dr Pasi, who has been working from home and guiding her patients virtually, said that staying conscious about the health and nutrition of the children and elderly in the family is the most important thing in these uncertain times.

Both were of the opinion that being home-bound has been stressful for a lot of people, hence, worrying about ones food menu every day is not a wise decision.

Talking about one positive change that has come out of this difficult situation, Pandey pointed out that health has come into focus, and more people are choosing to be conscientious about boosting immunity and staying healthy.

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While it is crucial to include a balanced diet in Covid-induced sedentary lifestyle, working out daily and giving your body a proper rest during nap time are extremely crucial.

Q: With limited working-out and physical activity, how does one strike a balance?Dr Meghana Pasi (MP): From women and men to children and elderly, the requirements of a balanced diet vary for everyone. According to a WHO report, an individual is said to be living a sedentary lifestyle when s/he doesn't work out for 30 minutes daily or indulges in household chores. The study also suggested that a lot of Indians today are sedentary.

A balanced meal comprises items from five categories of food groups - cereals from grains, protein from pulses & meat, fruits and vegetables, fat from oils, and milk and milk products under dairy. On a daily basis, every individual should ensure that s/he consumes 50 per cent of fruits and veggies, 25 per cent of protein and the remaining 25 per cent of carbs or fat.

Q: Which is a better diet plan: Keto or paleo?SP: I do not recommend going for any fad diet unless you are absolutely sure.Diet plans that suggest 1-meal the entire day for weight loss, etc, are not the best option as the body needs all the nutrients. Whenever you think of following a diet plan, it is always advisable to see what goes to your plate, and how it was prepared.

At this point, it is key to boost immunity, and it can only happen when there is a proper mix of all food items. Include more complex carbs like jowar, bajra to your diet as the body needs that.

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Try to mix and match food items in the kitchen on a regular basis. Alternate between different pulses like kidney beans (rajma), black chana, and even fruits. Always try to buy one fruit, finish it, and then buy another if you fear they will go bad.

Q: What is the best time to have proteins - day or night?SP: It is best to divide proteins through the day. Each meal should have proteins. If a person is indulging in a high-intensity workout, then s/he can have 1 bowl for muscle recovery.

MP: Try to include pulses like chana chat, chickpeas salad, lassi, buttermilk and curd in your diet. It is important to make sure that the breakfast is protein-rich and has complex carbs. Breakfast doesn't have to be a tedious process, and you can make parathas out of leftover sabzi for a wholesome breakfast. However, it is important to know your portion size.

Q: What are your views on intermittent fasting?SP: Not a lot of people understand intermittent fasting. It is fasting (for 16 hrs) and the remaining time (8 hours) is for feeding. In my opinion, 16 hours of fasting is a long time and not practical to do.

When fasting for 16 hours, our body starts the process of utilising the available resources which further translates to weight loss. While there hasn't been much research in the clinical setting for intermittent fasting, we suggest people look at fasting on alternate days or with time restrictions. Before recommending it to my patients, I decided to start a 14-hour-long intermittent fasting process, but the only difference was I ate only healthy during the feeding time. I avoided processed sugar, junk food, etc.

I believe intermittent fasting teaches you discipline about mindful eating. If you begin your day at 9 am, try to close it by 7 pm. After that, only resort to drinking green tea, chamomile tea or nimbu pani if you crave for food.

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Q: How can one plan the day with a complete meal diet?MP: Start your day early with a glass of warm water. Stay hydrated through the day. Have a healthy, protein-rich breakfast with cereals, milk, eggs or other dairy products.

If you feel hungry between breakfast and lunch, a handful of nuts can help. Don't waste time making yourself a cup of coffee or tea. Having two to three fruits in a day can help boost immunity.

For lunch, opt for eat a proper thali that includes sabzi, curd, dal, rice/roti. If you feel like having a Chinese dish, do that, but make sure you include a lot of mushrooms, tofu, etc to make it healthy.

With the weather getting warmer, it is important to drink two to three bottles (8-10 glasses) of water every day. It is also time to increase the intake of other healthy fluids like nimbu paani, buttermilk, etc.

Keep your dinner light and restrict it to dal-rice and salad, or curd rice or roti sabzi.

Q: Is rice unhealthy?SP: Rice consists of B vitamins like folic acid, niacin & thiamine that get washed away when it undergoes processing. Avoid consuming processed rice. It is advisable to keep an eye on the quantity of food being consumed.. One regular biscuit (not a cookie) equals 50 kilocalories, and two biscuits are equal to 1 chapati. Avoid gorging on biscuits and cookies when you feel snackish.

Q: Limited physical activity has also led to constipation. How can food help with that?SP: Include fibres in your diet as gut health is important for immunity. , Add more probiotics and fibres like oats, pulses, legumes, sprouts, seeds, fenugreek seeds (soak them till they germinate) to your meals. Also, increasing fluid intake is essential, and try junkshakes, cold drinks and cold milk as they add to the calorie and sugar intake. Keep some movement going by getting up to go and fetch a glass of water when you are thirsty. Try to walk around when attending calls. Set a target of steps every day, and try to achieve it. An hour of workout every day is very important.

Q: Can food help us in feeling active and energetic?MP: There are three types of food - 'Go foods' that are fats and carbohydrates and give a lot of energy, 'Grow food' which are rich in protein, and 'Glow food' that come under the protective category like veggies. Protein and fibre-rich food items give the most energy. Avoid juices, and go for the real fruits instead as it can help boost your mood and immunity. Also increase your water intake.

Q: What kind of fitness regime should one opt for? SP: Start small if you are a beginner. Make sure your position and posture is correct when working out looking at online classes. Take up simple exercises. Surya Namaskar uses the complete body weight and gives you a full body workout.

Q: What's the right time to exercise?SP: There is no right time to work out, and you can do it depending on the time that suits you the best. But, one should make sure to start and be consistent. Dressing up for your workout, asking friends to join digitally, or stretching with your family can help set the mood set right.

SP: It is important for patients who have lifestyle diseases to take medication and food on time. If you have Vitamin D, A or C deficiency, make sure you include food rich in those. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to respiratory problems. Three tips that are helpful in the time of coronavirus:.

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There are more kids in Spokane on ADD medication than in all of France, Dr. Leonard Sax said during our conversation about raising boys for last weeks column.

Sax, the author of the insightful Boys Adrift, was on the money. I was surprised but not shocked. America is an overmedicated country. Swallowing a pill is easier than modifying your diet and, more so, your life. Thats the case for children and adults, as well.

It takes doctors less time to hand over a prescription than spend considerable time, more than typically is allotted, during a doctors visit to assess whether a child needs Ritalin.

Some children absolutely require a drug, which helps them focus. Kids do suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Dr. David L. Hill, a North Carolina-based pediatrician, strongly suggests parents with a child, who might have attention issues, to be proactive.

ADHD is a real thing and if someone has it, you cant ignore it, Hill said while calling from his Wilmington, North Carolina, practice. When it comes to ADD, you can find differences on an MRI. You can find differences on various tests on function. There is a descriptive diagnosis. There are tests, which track eye movements and motor functions, which identifies whether a child has ADHD.

There is no doubt some children need medication to quell their impulses and home them in on schoolwork, but why is it that comparable countries around the world have far fewer children on ADHD medication? What should parents do when they suspect their childrens lack of attention could be a problem in school?

Before visiting a physician, parents should take a look at their childs actions and environment. Examine their diet, activity and sleeping patterns. If a child is exhausted, it impacts their attention span.

Dr. Gregory Charlop, an authority in wellness and advanced nutrition who wrote the book Why Doctors Skip Breakfast: Wellness Tips to Reverse Aging, Treat Depression and Get a Good Nights Sleep, believes rest is most critical for kids and particularly teens.

What parents might not realize is that teenagers need more sleep than prepubescent children, Charlop said while calling from his Pasadena, California, office. Sleep for teens is a big deal.

Sleep is so significant that California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law California Bill 328 in October that requires high schools to begin classes no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and middle schools at 8 a.m.

Its a progressive move by California, and it makes so much sense, Charlop said. Teenagers circadian rhythms shift. They naturally want to go to sleep later. Teenagers are night people. Theyre designed to go to bed later and get up later. If high school starts at 7 a.m., a tired student could be viewed as a teen who has attention deficit disorder.

Diet is as significant as sleep. Children need to eat and eat properly, Hill said. Attention will decline if a child doesnt eat. Is there enough food in the home? Is the food healthy? Avoid sugary snacks. A good balance of foods is essential for growth and attention.

Sedentary children often have energy issues. Children need to be active, Hill said. What I never understand is when I hear about how a child is punished in school. What happens often is that theyre not allowed to go to recess. You dont want to take away physical activity.

That leads to behavior issues. You want kids to run around the football field a couple of times. They need to get that energy out, or they may have trouble focusing in the classroom.

Anxiety, which can cause attention deficit, can be an issue. Is there something at home traumatizing a child, Hill said. Is there domestic violence or substance abuse? Those are reasons a child can be unsettled in class.

If your child is sleeping eight hours or more a night, eating healthy, is active and lives in a stable home and still has issues, its time to visit a medical professional.

Dr. Jacqueline Jones, the author of Medical Parenting: How to Navigate the Health, Wellness & Medical System With Your Child, believes parents should schedule a thorough examination.

Jones suggests a neuropsychological evaluation. Its a three-hour test that details how a childs brain works. The pro of the test is that it provides a detailed examination. However, the con is the test is expensive, and insurance typically doesnt cover the procedure. If you want answers and can afford the test, its a great investment.

However, if thats not so, whats best is scheduling an appointment that is extensive. Parents need to do their due diligence. You dont want your children to fail or fall behind, so if there are issues, visit a doctor to see what the next step is, Jones said.You dont want your children to be misdiagnosed.

Dyslexia, bipolar disorder and oppositional defiant disorder are examples of medical conditions that might appear like attention deficit disorder.

Sax suggests exhausting all options and doing your best to determine if your child has ADD. It isnt easy for a parent to discern whether a child has an attention deficit. Its best not to just let a child try the medication.

Sax recalls a conference he attended 14 years ago at Harvard University titled Learning and the Brain. MIT professor John Gabrielis team obtained permission to give powerful ADHD medications to children without attention issues and those with issues. The medication for ADHD improved the performance of children who were ADD addled, but the same was so for those with normal attention spans.

So if a parent were to witness their child even more focused with better grades, they would probably think the medication was necessary. Sax is convinced America is overprescribing stimulation medications.

Sax suggests trying to find a pediatrician or family physician who has training and experience to perform a sophisticated assessment of a boy in the kindergarten age range. That medical professional can determine whether that childs difficulties are due to ADHD or another problem.

Its apparent that a drug like Adderall will improve academic numbers just like the medication will enhance a baseball players performance. The drug is prohibited by Major League Baseball.

It doesnt take long for children and parents to realize ADHD medications have side effects. Appetite suppression is a common issue children have who take Concerta or Ritalin. Sleep issues, dizziness and moodiness are some of the problems the meds might cause. A number of my childrens friends have pretended to consume the medication. Ive had friends find the medication hidden in their kids rooms.

You dont want your children to be on medication if they dont need to be on it, Sax said. A parent must do whats best for their child. It takes quite a bit of work to be a parent.

But its worth every bit of the effort. Its a role that is fleeting. Thats evident for me since I have a daughter in college, and a son who will experience life at his university in the fall. I have a high schooler and another in elementary. The ride will be over soon. Part of the experience was finding out whether my boys have ADD. It was a process, but it was just part of the parenting journey.

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Andr Leon Talley isnt holding anything back in his upcoming book The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir. The Daily Mail reports that after decades of working with Anna Wintour, Talley is taking aim at Wintour for her cruelty and mercilessness, making it clear that their friendship is over. Talleys memoir dives into his time with the woman who inspired Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada.

Known for her signature sunglasses and bob haircut, Wintour has been the editor-in-chief at Vogue since 1988. She showed interest in fashion early and had a long career in the industry and journalism before landing the top job at Vogue. Wintour started working retail in London before stints with publications like New York Magazine and House & Garden. In addition to her more than full-time position with Vogue, Wintour hosts the annual Met Gala. The event is widely regarded as the Super Bowl of fashion.

Outside of work, Wintour has been married twice. She had two children with her first husband David Shaffer, but the pair divorced in 1999. Wintour is currently married to businessman Shelby Bryan.

Wintour famously has a reputation as a cold, unforgiving person. Her icy exterior earned her the unkind nickname Nuclear Wintour. On top of that, she is rumored to be the inspiration behind Meryl Streeps character in The Devil Wears Prada. The rumors are generally believed; Miranda Priestlys meticulous appearance and taxing management style seem to be directly ripped from Wintour. The Daily Mail reports that one of her two assistants did have to go to her home every morning with a copy of the big book, a mockup of the current issue of Vogue, with flowers, gifts and all her clean clothes.

While that morning routine is unthinkable for most people, possibly the most unrelatable aspect of Wintours life is that her kitchen is always clean because she never cooks. While Wintour maintained her aloof position for decades, her image recently softened slightly thanks to The First Monday in May and appearances with Taylor Swift on Vogues Go Ask Anna segments.

Whatever friendlier image Wintour had been cultivating has been shattered by the claims made by Talley in The Chiffon Trenches. The longtime friend and colleague says that Wintour has left him scarred, both emotionally and psychologically. Talley counts himself among the many Wintour has left in a frayed and tattered heap during her powerful rule.

Talley tells readers that during his ongoing struggle with his weight, Wintour called him and told him to go to the gym. After Talley unsuccessfully tried to lose weight with a diet where he only ate cabbage, Wintour reportedly staged an intervention for him and told him his weight was out of control. Finally, Talley was sent to rehab at the Duke Diet and Fitness Center. While this could all be construed as the actions of a concerned friend, Talley says that Wintour is not capable of human kindness.

In addition to Wintours focus on his weight, Talley details how their professional relationship fell apart. Allegedly, Wintour froze Talley out, unceremoniously canceling his podcast and treating him to a sphinx like silence. Talley says this happened because Wintour deemed him too old, too overweight, too uncool for her.

Though the memoir isnt due out until September, what we have seen is already making waves in the fashion industry. The Daily Mail quotes designer Betsey Johnson as saying, I think its great that Andr has called Anna out. Except for The Devil Wears Prada, nobodys had the balls to say how she really is because everyones scared of Annas power.

While this is not the first falling out between Wintour and her former right-hand man, it seems likely to be the last. However, Talley said, My hope is that she will find a way to apologize before I die.

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The simple fact that food is so easy to access when you're at home can lead people to eat more, says McMillan, but stress and anxiety are also in oversupply at the moment, and these too can lead us to seek comfort in the fridge. What's more, it's not your imagination that sugary and fatty foods in particular make you feel better.

These increase the feel-good chemicals in the brain so they make you feel better in the short-term, says McMillan. But of course long-term that is a nightmare for physical and mental health if too much of it goes on.

Make eating well easier by stocking your fridge and pantry with healthy, delicious foods.

Grazing your way through the working week, even if the food is relatively healthy, is not ideal. For the vast majority of us, snacking too often just means we eat more, are never truly hungry or truly satisfied, and we fail to get the balance of foods we need," says McMillan. "We also want to give our gut a break between meals to digest food.

Try to stick to a regular eating routine and have a 12-hour fast between dinner and breakfast, as a minimum.

While it's important to eat well McMillan says it's also important to be kind to yourself in these difficult times.

This is not about trying to be Insta fit or a diet guru looking fabulous at home every day, she says. Go easy on yourself. In my world, coronavirus or not, guilt has no place with food or eating.

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Try not to label foods as good or bad as that implies you are good or bad when you eat them.

Instead, see foods in a positive light and think more about what you want to be eating more of real whole foods and give less attention to what you think you shouldnt be eating. McMillan recommends leaving your work space to eat in order to enjoy your meal without distractions.

Try to resist the temptation to stock up on treats you know you are at risk of overeating, says McMillan, and keep food items away from your work space.

If the urge to continue eating treats such as chocolate arises, ask yourself if you really want it, and wait 10 minutes, distracting yourself with another activity. If the urge is still there, serve yourself a measured amount and put the rest away, out of sight.

Healthy eating is at the core of looking after your mental and physical health. We are going to be in this situation for a long time, lets be honest, and bad eating for months can do a lot of damage.

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Lissa Christopher has more years experience as an editor and writer with The Sydney Morning Herald than she cares to count, and is now a print and digital producer for Traveller. Shes a glamper not a camper and wherever she travels she likes to start eating as soon as possible after making it through passport control.

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