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Extra-virgin olive oil, a major component of the Mediterranean diet, is rich in cell-protecting antioxidants and known for its multiple health benefits. Previous studies in mice showed that extra-virgin olive oil preserves memory and protects the brain against Alzheimers disease. In the new animal study, a team of researchers from Temple University and the Sapienza University of Rome shows that a family of related neurodegenerative diseases called tauopathies which are characterized by the gradual buildup of an abnormal form of a protein called tau in the brain can be added to the list. The study is the first to suggest that extra-virgin olive oil can defend against a specific type of mental decline linked to tauopathy known as frontotemporal dementia.

Mice receiving extra-virgin olive oil displayed improved memory and cognition which was associated with increased basal synaptic activity and short-term plasticity; this effect was accompanied by an upregulation of complexin 1, a key presynaptic protein; moreover, extra-virgin olive oil treatment resulted in a significant reduction of tau oligomers and phosphorylated tau at specific epitopes. Image credit: Skica911.

Extra-virgin olive oil has been a part of the human diet for a very long time and has many benefits for health, for reasons that we do not yet fully understand, said Professor Domenico Pratic, director of the Alzheimers Center at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

The realization that extra-virgin olive oil can protect the brain against different forms of dementia gives us an opportunity to learn more about the mechanisms through which it acts to support brain health.

In a previous work using a mouse model in which animals were destined to develop Alzheimers disease, Professor Pratic and colleagues showed that extra-virgin olive oil supplied in the diet protected young mice from memory and learning impairment as they aged.

Most notably, when the researchers looked at brain tissue from mice fed extra-virgin olive oil, they did not see features typical of cognitive decline, particularly amyloid plaques sticky proteins that gum up communication pathways between neurons in the brain. Rather, the animals brains looked normal.

The new study shows that the same is true in the case of mice engineered to develop tauopathy.

In these mice, normal tau protein turns defective and accumulates in the brain, forming harmful tau deposits, also called tangles. Tau deposits, similar to amyloid plaques in Alzheimers disease, block neuron communication and thereby impair thinking and memory, resulting in frontotemporal dementia.

Tau mice were put on a diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil at a young age, comparable to about age 30 or 40 in humans.

Six months later, when mice were the equivalent of age 60 in humans, tauopathy-prone animals experienced a 60% reduction in damaging tau deposits, compared to littermates that were not fed extra-virgin olive oil.

Animals on extra-virgin olive oil-rich diet also performed better on memory and learning tests than animals deprived of the olive oil.

When the scientists examined brain tissue from extra-virgin olive oil-fed mice, they found that improved brain function was likely facilitated by healthier synapse function, which in turn was associated with greater-than-normal levels of a protein known as complexin-1. Complexin-1 is known to play a critical role in maintaining healthy synapses.

The team now plans to explore what happens when extra-virgin olive oil is fed to older animals that have begun to develop tau deposits and signs of cognitive decline, which more closely reflects the clinical scenario in humans.

We are particularly interested in knowing whether extra-virgin olive oil can reverse tau damage and ultimately treat tauopathy in older mice, Professor Pratic said.

The findings were published in the journal Aging Cell.

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Elisabetta Lauretti et al. Extra virgin olive oil improves synaptic activity, shortterm plasticity, memory, and neuropathology in a tauopathy model. Aging Cell, published online November 24, 2019; doi: 10.1111/acel.13076

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THE CONVERSATION The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced a preliminary finding that implicates a vitamin E additiveas the potential cause of lung injury from THC vaping.

The agency examined fluid samples from the lungs of 29 patients with vaping-related illness and found vitamin E acetate in all 29 samples. This is a major development in the search for answers, and it was of great interest to me generally as apublic health researcher.

Even more, it was of special interest to me because I previously researched vitamin Es role in lung health and development. For three years, as a post-doctoral research fellow, I studied the role of vitamin Es typical role in lung health, lung development and the epidemiology of childhood lung diseases when it is absorbed from our diet.

Free radical fighter

Vitamin E comes from oily foods in our diet. It has also long been known to be important for child development, especially in the womb, where it contributes to healthy lung and nervous system growth, among other things. Vitamin E has eight different isoforms, or types, and each may do slightly different things in our bodies. The kind of vitamin E you get from your diet can therefore vary widely based upon the types of oily foods that you eat.

When we eat vitamin E, it is absorbed by our gastrointestinal tract along with fats. It then travels throughout our bloodstream in the fatty molecules called cholesterol. Finally, it is taken up into our bodys fatty tissues and cellular membranes.

Once incorporated into the body, vitamin E serves as an antioxidant, protecting us from some of the harmful effects of our metabolism and respiration. Antioxidants stabilize what are calledfree radicals, unstable and highly chemically reactive compounds with extra electrons generated by our metabolism. Free radicals, when left unchecked, can destabilize other molecules around them and cause cellular damage.

When vitamin E comes into contact with certain kinds of free radicals, ittransfers that instability onto itself and neutralizesthose free radicals.

So, in the aftermath of the vaping illnesses and deaths, an important question emerges: What happens if, instead of eating vitamin E in your diet, you inhale vitamin E, along with a vaporized solution of THC?

I have no idea.

There are only a tiny handful of studies in which someone tried to nebulize, or vaporize, vitamin E in experiments related to lung health. All were animal studies with a small sample size, and none were combined with a THC vaping fluid.

Its also not clear in this case why vitamin E acetate was added to the vaping fluid, butreports suggest it is usedas a cutting agent to make the THC oils less thick. Perhaps someone thought it was safe to do this in an inhaled product because vitamin E was a natural vitamin. Importantly, however, many substances that are helpful when taken orally can be harmful when inhaled.

No place for oily molecules

The fact that vitamin E typically has to travel in fat-solublelipidsmay perhaps provide a clue as to the harms vitamin E acetate can cause when vaped. Physicians have long known thatinhaling oils and other lipidscan lead to the deposition of oily droplets in the lungs. They also know that this deposition can in turn canlead to inflammationand the potential for permanent lung scarring, respiratory failure or death. Its not a good idea to consistently inhale particles like small solids or oily liquid drops into your very delicate lungs.

We all know what it feels like to choke on something large enough to block our windpipe. But a small, inhaled particle can go past the large airways and lodge in the tiniest airways and thealveolithat transfer oxygen into our bloodstream, causing damage to these fragile structures.

We may not notice right away that we are being harmed. Only tiny segments of the lung are affected, and our lungs are designed to have some reserve capacity.

But over time, as these small injuries add up, more and more lung tissue becomes involved, and symptoms develop. Such injuries can become fatal. For example, think of the diseases caused by asbestos, silica from sand blasting, coal dust and tobacco smoke.

So, perhaps a vitamin E additive could cause damage in a similar way in this context.

A bigger issue

In addition, I believe this is actually a symptom of a broader problem, brought about in part by the1994 lawthat allows dietary supplements and some devices to go to market without meetingstringent safety and efficacy standards. Supplement makers dont have to provide evidence that their products work, and the FDA allows them to monitor the safety features themselves.

Its a good business for the manufacturers; dietary supplements sales are estimated to be worth aboutUS$120 billion by 2020. But it may not be good for the American public. By taking untested products, or by using products that are safe in one context but not studied in another, consumers end up participating in millions of uncontrolled experiments in which safety data are frequently absent. There is minimal quality control, minimal oversight and minimal knowledge of what might happen.

Any type of minimally regulated product that we inhale into our lungs on a regular basis clearly deserves a special level of scrutiny before use. I would argue that any inhaled product should have to demonstrate significant safety data prior to being allowed on the consumer market. Do these products even work? How do they work? If they do work, whats the right dose so that its safe, but still effective? How long can you safely use it? Without that knowledge, we are sailing in dangerous waters with no map.

So, until the day that our poorly regulated, uncontrolled market of self experimentation in lung health comes to an end, I will share a motto that experiments and experience have equally proven to be true. If you want your lungs to outlast your hair, please dont inhale anything but air.

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In a world where "meat-free meat" sits next to the beef sausages in the supermarket and ordering an almond milk latte brings nary a flicker to a barista's eye, the once-fringe vegan movement seems to have gone mainstream.

For the uninitiated, followers of a vegan diet eschew all animal products, including dairy, eggs, honey and, of course, meat.

So for an eating pattern that cuts out so many foods traditionally considered essential, is it possible for a vegan diet to meet all your nutritional needs?

Yes, says Clare Collins, professor of nutrition at the University of Newcastle but it requires you to understand food better than the average omnivore, or even vegetarian.

Here are four main nutrients to look out for.

Let's start with this one, because vitamin B12 is something we humans can really only get via animal foods such as meat, fish, dairy and eggs or in the form of supplements.

It's an important vitamin too, essential for making DNA, fatty acids, red blood cells and chemicals called neurotransmitters which help to pass signals around the brain.

"That's the really big one. You don't want to end up with a B12 deficiency," Professor Collins said.

B12 deficiency manifests at first as vague but unpleasant symptoms like heart palpitations, light-headedness, tiredness and bowel or bladder changes, so it's important to keep on top of it.

In severe cases, it can progress to mood changes like depression and paranoia, and nerve problems like numbness, pain and loss of taste and smell.

While trace amounts of B12 have been found in some plant foods such as mushrooms, fermented soybeans and things that have been contaminated by soil or insects, if you're following a vegan diet you should be looking to supplements or fortified foods to ensure you're getting enough.

It's often added to non-dairy milks, but not all, so check the label.

Most people know about the importance of calcium for your bones, but it also plays a role in other parts of your body, including your heart, muscles and nerves.

What's more, your bones actually act as a calcium bank, so if you're not getting enough from your diet, your body will make withdrawals from that bank, which can affect your bone health.

Almonds are a dairy-free source of calcium.

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Almonds are a dairy-free source of calcium.

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Dairy is often touted as being an important source of calcium, but it's by no means the only source. Plenty of plant-based foods contain it, including some tofu and some nuts, legumes and seeds.

But interestingly, vegans and vegetarians often need even more calcium than omnivores, because some plant foods have chemicals that make it harder for your body to access it.

For example, spinach and beans contain oxalic acid, and some grains, nuts and legumes contain phytic acid, which both interfere with calcium absorption.

You can bolster your calcium intake with fortified plant milks and fortified breakfast cereals again, check the label to make sure the product you are choosing is actually fortified, because not all are.

Iron is used inside your red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body, so a deficiency can leave you feeling lethargic and tired, as well as lowering your immunity.

While omnivores usually get their iron delivered ready-to-use, via red meat, plant-based sources of iron require your body to do a bit more work.

You can help your body absorb your plant-based iron, found in foods like legumes and beans, by eating it at the same time as vitamin C.

That can be as simple as putting veggies like red capsicum and broccoli next to the lentils on your dinner plate.

"The other thing you can do is not have any cups of tea straight after meals because the tannins and the phytates in the tea actually interfere with the absorption of the iron," Professor Collins said.

Combining plant-based iron sources like chickpeas with vitamin C-containing veggies like capsicum helps your body better absorb the iron.

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Combining plant-based iron sources like chickpeas with vitamin C-containing veggies like capsicum helps your body better absorb the iron.

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Iodine helps your thyroid to function that little gland in your neck that controls your metabolism, among other things.

Seafood is a source of iodine, and it's also found in some dairy products in Australia, but the main source of iodine for people who avoid animal products is via iodised salt, which is used in commercial breads and some breakfast cereals.

As for some of the other essential nutrients, the symptoms of deficiency can be vague but hint at something serious, Professor Collins said.

"How do you know if you're iodine deficient? It's things like tiredness, weakness, lethargy, and then other things like constipation, heartbeat [changes], facial puffiness and so on."

Iodine deficiency is a particularly big deal for women of childbearing age, as it can affect the brain development of babies during pregnancy and increase the risk of miscarriage and stillbirth.

Pregnant women have other specific nutritional needs beyond the four mentioned here, and so do children. So talk to your doctor if your kids are on a vegan diet or you're planning to become pregnant.

And for people who follow vegan diets for a very long time, there are other nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids, that can become an issue.

If you're following a vegan diet, its worth mentioning it to your doctor so they can check for deficiencies.

Meals based around plant-based whole foods aren't just for vegans.

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Meals based around plant-based whole foods aren't just for vegans.

While most people who choose vegan diets do so because they want to minimise harm to animals or cut down on their environmental impact, others talk about the potential health benefits of being entirely plant-based.

The recent documentary The Game Changers promotes a diet free of animal products as performance-enhancing and implies it might even be the optimal diet for humans.

So ... could a vegan diet be even better for you than a healthy omnivorous one?

It's not as simple as that, Professor Collins explained.

There are plenty of animal-free products that are highly processed, high in salt and fat and low in other essential nutrients.

"People are getting a message that, hey, you're supposed to be a little bit vegan now, and they're just buying these products that are appearing without thinking through what it has really taken to manufacture those things.

"The lazy way to be a vegan is to just leave the meat out and leave the dairy products out and make no effort to bring back in the foods that you need to replace the nutrients that you're missing out on."

So while it's certainly possible to have a healthy, complete vegan diet, it's not the only healthy way to eat, Professor Collins said.

If you're looking for a guide, she recommends the Australian Government's Eat For Health website.

"I know it's boring but it actually does outline how many serves of the five food groups you need, based on age and sex, to meet your nutrient requirements.

"You do not have to be a vegan to eat healthy.

"You can have a normal, healthy vegetarian pattern and unhealthy vegan eating pattern and you can have an unhealthy omnivore eating pattern."

There are definitely things that most of us could learn from veganism though, especially when it comes to plant-based "whole foods".

Many vegan protein sources, such as pulses and nuts, do double time by also being rich sources of fibre and healthy fats.

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"One of the movements that I think can benefit everyone is what's called flexitarian, which is like being a part-time vegetarian or even a part-time vegan," Professor Collins said.

"So a few days a week, you are consciously trying to boost your intake of vegetable sources of nutrients."

Swapping out a few meals a week with whole-food vegan protein sources is not going to do you harm and will probably do you good.

"It's really about stepping back and saying, hey, what are the things I'm eating? Am I eating nutrient rich foods? And am I not going overboard on ultra-processed junk food?"

Plus, if your impact on animals and the environment is important to you goals that motivate many people to go vegan in the first place then going some of the way is arguably better than going none of the way.

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To lose weight, slimmers can cut back on how much they eat and making healthier food choices. However, dieters do not have to skip mid-afternoon treats when it getting into shape, an expert revealed. Filling up on certain snacks in particular will help weight loss, what are they?

When slimming down, Britons need to cut back on how much sugar they eat, Sana Khan nutritionist and founder of Avicenna Wellbeing, explained.

She told Express.co.uk: If you are looking to lose weight, then blood sugar balance is key. If our insulin levels are minimised then that is the first factor towards weight loss.

The expert revealed slimmers can stay on track by tucking into healthy snacks that are low in sugar and calories.

Choosing foods high in protein will also help those hoping to lose weight stay feeling full.

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Eggs - 80 calories

The snack is high in protein and low in carbs making it perfect for those hoping to slim down.

Eggs can be the ideal snack and hard boiled eggs are often now found in snack sections of lots of food shops mixed with spinach or seeds or avocado, Sana explained.

Eggs are a great source of protein and can help support blood sugar balance which, in the long run, is what is required for weight management and weight loss.

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Houmous and vegetable crudits - 100 calories

She said: Portion size is crucial and a suggested snack portion is two tablespoons of houmous.

Either make houmous at home or opt for low fat houmous if shop bought. Pair this with some chopped up carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, radish or celery.

This is a great combination of protein and fibre rich complex carbs which are useful to help support blood sugar levels. Calorie wise, a standard portion is about 100 to 120 calories."

Cottage cheese and oatcakes - 300 calories

Low fat cottage cheese on two oatcakes is between 250 to 300 calories altogether, Sana explained.

Cottage cheese is a source of protein and is a tryptophan rich food which is the neurotransmitter that helps support sleep.

We know that there are lots of links between adequate sleep and weight management.

By munching on these healthy high protein snacks, slimmers can stay on track with their fitness goals.

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Were inching towards the year end. While its a phase that brings with it a gamut of memories and reasons for revelry; lets not forget that its also that time of the year when diets gets thrown out the window. But, before you sulk over the decadence, remember its never too late to switch back to a healthier way of being that would resent your body post a festive binge. While many diets in general dont guarantee fail-safe results; Mediterranean diets have risen to prominence in the recent past, owing to their effectiveness. So just in case if youre on the lookout for a healthily diet to bounce back to resilience that would fit the bill, you have arrived at a right place!What is Mediterranean diet?For starters, lets get to the basics. What does the term Mediterranean diet really mean? Well, the Mediterranean diet is essentially a diet comprising more plant-based foods with healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, olive oil, whole grains, beans, fruits & vegetables largely & minimal milk products (not vegan though). It is predominantly plant-based diet & largely non-meat based (so meat is included but minimally). The Mediterranean diet is one of the richest diets in the world. But does that equate to the diet being pricey? Well, the answer albeit a subjective one, can be best defined as a diet that could be customized as per ones budget, thus making it a feasible option if enough thought is put into it. For instance, there can be less expansive version of Mediterranean diets mostly limiting to beans, fruits, vegetables & whole grains. Whats important to note is that since eating clean requires a great deal of understanding and perseverance, the money spent is often seen as an investment more than an expenditure.The art of balancing While switching to a Mediterranean diet might seem like a great idea, it is important to strike a balance and not push yourself too hard. Ideally, one should restrict cheat days to once in a fortnight while on this diet. In terms of eating clean, focus on eating invisible (healthy) fats such as fish, nuts, seeds & minimizing visible fats such as oils. Beans, greens and whole grains work best on Asians who want to give this diet a try. Seasonal vegetables, beans, whole grains and herbs are some of the best foods to include into your diet just in case you wish to go the Mediterranean way.Simply put, Mediterranean diet does a fine blending of the basics of healthy eating with the traditional flavours and cooking methods of the Mediterranean. This kind of a diet gained popularity in the 1960s owing to how significantly fewer deaths, due to heart diseases, were recorded in the Mediterranean countries like France, Greece, Italy and Spain. It was also noted that the main components of Mediterranean diet entailed a daily consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and healthy fats. This was coupled with a balanced intake of fish, poultry, beans and eggs. The diet also includes moderate portions of dairy products and a limited intake of red meat. A fun fact is that red wine forms an integral part of the Mediterranean diet thus making it a lot enjoyable than one mustve assumed. Breaking down to the specifics; the Mediterranean diet is largely plant-based. The meals are ideally conceptualized around plant-based foods. Yet, what needs to be noted is that dairy, poultry, eggs and seafood are also a vital part of the Mediterranean Diet. Red meat is however avoided to a large extent. If youve made up your resolve to eat the Mediterranean way; here are some pointers to keep in mind:

Include more fruits and vegetables into your diet: Aim for 7 to 10 servings of fruit and vegetables on a daily basis. This is one of the best and most crucial aspects of the diet.

Stick to whole grains. One of the easiest and most important ways to make the Mediterranean switch is by opting for whole-grain bread, cereal and pasta. You may occasionally experiment with other whole grains, such as bulgur and farro.

Use olive oil as a replacement: Olive oil extracted from the fruit of the Olea europaea plays an essential role in Mediterranean Diet. Olive oil is highly rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) considered to be a healthy dietary fat which is overwhelmingly beneficiary, as opposed to saturated fats and Trans fats.

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When Victoria Jackson began running cross country for UNC in 2000, she was struggling with a long history of depression and anorexia, disorders she developed outside of her love for running. Jackson said her coaches were aware of her condition and made sure she received help to reach a healthy place.

They still cared about me as a person rather than the success of the team and wanted to do what was best for me, both athletically and academically, Jackson said.

Although Jacksons eating disorder stemmed from issues like anxiety early in her life, her navigation through recovery was similar to what other student athletes with eating disorders experience.

'A lot of potential issues'

Jacksons treatment involved meeting with a nutritionist, psychologist and medical doctor. When she was placed on medical release after her sophomore year, her coaches mandated that she could not run or practice with the team until she was cleared by a medical professional, Jackson said.

During her medical release, Jackson did not have to give up her athletic scholarship. Instead, the athletic department paid for her scholarship, and the cross country team was able to give her scholarship to someone else.

That was a huge burden relieved from me that idea that I needed to perform because I felt guilty about getting a free education and then not being able to give anything back for it, Jackson said. That gave me the space to focus on recovery. It gave me the space to ultimately develop a healthy relationship with running and return to the sport."

Endurance sports require optimal weight levels and training to maximize one's potential, which Jackson said causes "a lot of potential issues for both young men and young women, in that they might take things too far.

Rachael Flatt, the 2010 U.S. ladies figure skating champion and a member of that year's U.S. Winter Olympics team, said she witnessed many of her figure skating peers struggle with disordered eating and poor body image.

I struggled with that myself, in large part due to a number of negative comments that I received about my physique and how I looked when I was on the ice, said Flatt, who is now a clinical psychology Ph.D. student at UNC.

These experiences inspired her to research eating disorders in athletes at UNC. Flatt studies how technology-based tools, such as online screening tools and treatment programs, can increase access to mental health care for eating disorders.

With the help of Cynthia Bulik, founding director of the UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders, Flatt hopes to improve the body image environment of athletics around the world.

Bulik said her research has found a positive correlation between physical activity and anorexia nervosa, possibly due to a genetic component.

Instead of over-exercising to lose weight, many anorexia patients are actually genetically pre-disposed to high physical activity, Bulik said. This can often lead a person into sports.

Eating disorder vulnerability in athletes is also influenced by the sport they choose to play.

Athletes who engage in endurance, weight-class or aesthetic sports, such as gymnastics or figure skating, are most vulnerable. Risk factors they commonly face include an emphasis on appearance, body size, uniforms, perfectionism and pressure to perform well, said Rachel Manor, director of Olympic sports nutrition at UNC.

However, "eating disorders can come in any sport, any gender, any size, Manor said. Eating disorders dont discriminate.

Through nutrition education programs, Manor teaches UNC athletes about the principles of intuitive eating, which include honoring your hunger, rejecting the diet mentality and respecting your body.

Dieting is the number one risk factor for the development of eating disorders, so we tell athletes we dont diet and exercise, we train and we fuel, Manor said.

'We're not about plate-shaming'

When a first-year athlete comes to UNC, they are screened by the sports nutrition department for disordered eating risk factors, Manor said. Should athletes develop an eating disorder, the department refers them to a sports dietician, a sports psychologist and a physician.

Kelsee Gomes, UNC's director of sports nutrition, said her departments focus is on teaching athletes to make their own healthy food choices. It offers resources that include four full-time sports dietitians, team nutrition talks, grocery store tours and individual counseling, she said.

Much of Gomes work focuses on managing nutrition for the football team. She said the team has a dining hall on the second floor of Kenan Stadium, where players are fed a breakfast snack and a post-practice lunch.

The NCAA allows universities to provide one meal per day and unlimited snacks, but players on athletic scholarship are also given dinner, Gomes said.

Gomes meets biweekly with the football teams catering company to go over what players prefer and what should be served. For each meal, both a lean option and heavier option are offered to give weight-gain players an opportunity to increase their calorie intake, she said.

With that, Gomes collaborates with strength staff and coaches to determine weight goals for players based on the needs of their position. She sometimes even helps players make food choices during meals.

Were not about plate-shaming over here," Gomes said. "Were all about fueling for performance.

During Tyler Powell's time as defensive lineman on the UNC football team from 2014 to 2018, he spent many meals with Gomes. Powell said he had to be on a 10,000-calorie-a-day diet for over a year in order to gain weight for his position.

It made eating work," Powell said. "I got to the point where I missed being hungry. I wanted to be hungry so I could enjoy my food again.

Powell said having a certified dietician whom he trusted helped him the most during the weight-gain process.

She did everything she could to make it manageable for me and to figure out the best way to get the calories I needed without pushing me too far to the point where I refused to eat, Powell said.

Weight-monitoring and daily encounters with a nutritionist are largely limited to the football team. For other UNC athletes, the sports nutrition department helps with pre- and post-game meal planning, on-the-road eating recommendations and suggestions for what teams should keep in their fueling stations.

Encouraging options

Ru Mucherera, a fifth year on the UNC womens soccer team, said the sports nutrition department has played less of a role in her eating choices. She simply keeps her nutritionists recommendations in the back of her mind.

I know if I dont eat, I feel sluggish or I just know that I wont be performing my best so I try to eat what I think will help me perform the best that day, Mucherera said.

Mucherera sometimes misses meals because of her busy schedule, but she said a key resource the sports nutrition department provides is the Fueling Station in the Loudermilk Center for Excellence, which supplies a variety of snacks to athletes during early-day hours.

I think having that as an option actually encourages a lot of us to actually go there and eat, Mucherera said. I feel like if it wasnt there honestly a lot of people probably wouldnt be eating, skipping meals, and stuff like that.

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captionRising K-pop band Great Guys perform at the Korea Drama Festival in Jinju, South Korea, in October 2019.sourceKomeil Soheili/Insider

JINJU, South Korea K-pop stars are loved, and even worshipped, around the world.

BTS fans, who are in their millions, call themselves the Army and once flooded a Korean restaurant with one-star Yelp reviews after its owner said another band was better.

Other hardcore K-pop fans also pool their money together to buy presents including billboard ads in Times Square for their idols in a practice based on the Korean word jeogon, which means tribute to the king.

But behind the scenes, the reality is different.

Insider spoke to members of Great Guys, an up-and-coming boyband consisting of nine men in their 20s, after their performance at the Korea Drama Festival in Jinju in early October.

What they shared was a life of strict gym schedules, diets, and forced singledom far from the glitz and glam they show on stage.

Gym, studio, bedroom thats my life circle, said Ho Ryeong, one of the band members. We are now preparing for our new album and are actually quite busy.

Honestly, we dont have much time for eating, he said. Nor are we free to eat what we want.

Another member, Jae I, chimed in: Thats the hardest part. Its not easy to follow a diet, but [I suppose] its not impossible either.

Its a testament to the pressures of maintaining the intense beauty standards of the K-pop industry: idols must look and stay beautiful, young, and in good physical shape. That usually ends up in severe diets and exercise regimes.

One famous K-pop diet, known as the Paper Cup Diet, involves eating nine paper cups the size of the ones youd find by water coolers worth of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables every day. Discussion of this diet is also popular among on pro-anorexia forums.

Way, a former member of K-pop band Crayon Pop, told Insider in a separate email: We werent allowed to eat midnight snacks. Other snacks like chips and candy werent allowed, so we would sneak out and eat it.

Since they kept telling us not to, that made us want to eat more. We would secretly buy it and eat it in the bathroom, she added, laughing.

Gym routines are also grueling. We used to dance with 4 kg (8.8 lbs) of sandbags on our feet for several days, Way said. Our teacher wanted us to get used to the sandbags, so without it our dances would look lighter [in the performance].

Its worth noting that these beauty standards affect other industries in South Korea too: The countrys flight attendants often turn to cosmetic surgery to be beautiful and thin, to increase their odds of securing jobs.

Last year, a news anchor made headlines for refusing to wear contact lenses and false lashes, and opting to present with her glasses on instead.

An unwritten rule in K-pop is that idols must also give up on having a love life if they want to be successful.

Being single makes them appear more accessible to their fans. This, the theory goes, means more devoted fans, which means more income for the group and record label.

This is also why K-pop groups are either all-male or all-female, too so fans dont suspect band members are dating each other.

Before I made a name [for myself], I couldnt meet my family or friends, Way told Insider. All our team members were living together in an apartment with a living room and two rooms, so all the time we would be available and at work.

We even needed to give our phones to the [record] company, she said. We could hardly meet even our close relatives.

Donghwi, another member of Great Guys, also told Insider: None of us are in a relationship.

When Insider asked him to clarify whether he and his bandmembers dont want partners or arent allowed them, he said: Both! We shouldnt, but also, we dont want to [date anyone].

We agreed not to have a girl in our lives, so we can focus more on our mission, he added. We love our fans, thats enough for us.

If things go well, we can stay like this forever. We are happy as long as we are doing what we love.

Great Guys seems to be enjoying their path to fame so far, which helps them bear the hard parts of their life. But not all K-pop stars have shared the same optimism.

Less than three weeks ago, South Korean police announced that 25-year-old K-pop star Sulli was found dead in her home. Police are still investigating her cause of death, but are working on the assumption that she killed herself.

She was one of the few K-pop artists who had tried to deviate from the K-pop mold, and was chastized for it.

She made her relationship with her boyfriend public. She dared walk out of the house without a bra departing from K-pops squeaky-clean image. She spoke openly about her mental health: in 2014, she put her career on hold after suffering physical and mental exhaustion.

In return, she got cyberbullies. In the wake of her death, one fan re-posted a video from Sullis last Instagram Live, where she said: I am not a bad person. Im sorry. Why are you saying bad things about me? What did I do to deserve this?

Fans and stars alike have urged K-pop record companies to take mental health more seriously, and treat it as less of a taboo.

Earlier this year BTS was allowed an extended period of rest and relaxation in the words of the wildly successful groups record label during which band members got to visit museums, go to concerts by other groups, and go fishing, Billboard reported.

Quitting K-pop isnt an option for many stars too record companies tend to have a financial hold on their stars.

A typical contract between record companies and their stars involves the company paying for the expenses of booking concert venues, traveling, and food, and expecting them to be offset by the earnings. But if the expenses end up being more than the earnings, then stars have to pay them back.

As Way explained: Idols with the false hope of a bright future increasing their debt to the company until they eventually lose everything Once, I needed to sell my belongings, [including] my laptop and beloved piano, to survive.

According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, K-pop is shifting from potential to power player' in the global music industry. It is becoming more important than ever to protect its stars.

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Channing Tatum wont be performing in Magic Mike Live as he reckons he has a dad bod.

Ultimate hunk Channing Tatum said hes got too much of a dad bod to return to performing in Magic Mike Live when it hits Australia.

During an interview on Sunrise, Jessie Js boyfriend said he no longer has the ripped physique he had in the hit movie.

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He said: Ive got a dad bod, man! I've got a kid now, this is what it is.

Channing and ex-wife Jenna Dewan share daughter Everley, six, and are co-parenting following their split in 2018.

He added: I cant have a full-time job of being in the gym anymore!

Quizzed on what its like to be a Magic Mike performer, Channing continued: It is a full-time job. It isnt just working out, it is diet, everything. It is a lifestyle.

After filming the steamy, 2012 male-stripper movie Channing said he ditched the diet immediately.

The 39 year old said: What you see in Magic Mike is me holding it together for two weeks. As soon as they cut in the last scene, Im like, Where are the cheeseburgers?'

He also revealed the performers in the live shows are like Olympic athletes all year round.

While he may not think hes in the best shape for the show, girlfriend Jessie J often gushes about her man on social media.

Channing and Jessie have been dating for over a year after his divorce from wife Jenna.

It was recently reported the actor asked a judge to intervene over custody of their young daughter.

According to TMZ, the 21 Jump Street star 'wants a co-parenting counsellor to help assist with scheduling-related matters to avoid conflict' which indicates 'they can't work it out' between themselves.

However, it doesn't seem like there's too much bad blood between the pair, as Jenna, who is expecting her second child with boyfriend and actor, Steve Kazee, toldPEOPLE: "You can still have a relationship, and just because the forms change as to who you are to each other, it doesnt take away from the love that we shared all those years."

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Actor, supermodel and runner Milind Soman has set up high standards when it comes to fitness. The actor crossed the age of 50 but his fitness levels are an inspiration to many. Not hard to guess, a healthy lifestyle along with a regular workout regime is the secret behind Milinds fit body. He is a runner and has not gone to the gym in the last 20 years. Milinds cheat mealMasaba Gupta shared in one of her recent Instagram stories a picture of Milind eating chips and chocolate biscuits. He was seen scrolling down his phone and enjoying chips and biscuit without any guilt. Was this his cheat meal?

Well, we cant be so sure of it. But yes, eating our favourite junk once in a while is absolutely normal is what we understand by looking at these pictures.What is a cheat meal?As the name suggests, a cheat meal is a single meal that is completely different from your planned diet. The theory behind having a cheat meal or cheat day is that by allowing yourself a brief period of indulgence, you will be able to stick to your prescribed plan easily. It is a reward-based strategy.

There are no guidelines on how frequently you can have a cheat meal. Some indulge in one per week while others indulge in one in two days. It all depends on what a persons weight is and what his/her goals are.

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Anyone who's been through it will tell youthe journey of having a baby is full of highs and lows. It could happen quickly (just one cycle) or take way longer than one thought. Babies come when they want to, and doctors say that the journey is individual and specific to each person. Still, most do a that tweaking what you eat can be game-changing if youre in the process of conceiving. Dietary modification is the most important aspect, mostly because it can easily be changed, says Dr Rupali Goyal, IVF specialist, department of obstetrics and gynaecology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. There are many cases when the immune system attacks the body, including the embryo, and this happens because of inflammation, which is the root cause of most disease, says Lovneet Batra, sports nutritionist and founder, Arbhavya, New Delhi. In most cases just making simple diet switches changes the result, she says. Both doctors also say that haphazard hormone levels, most evidently seen in autoimmune diseases, PCOS and thyroid issues can decrease fertility, so getting these under control is important as well.

Doctors have varied thoughts about the safety and efficacy of certain foods while conceiving and through pregnancy (caffeine is a particularly controversial one,) but Dr Batra likes to err on the side of caution: Avoid diet sodas, caffeine, sugar substituteswomen who consume a lot of coffee have problems with implantations, says Batra. Dr Goyal says that if youre actively trying to conceive, its better to avoid alcohol, cigarettes, refined carbs, and red meat as well.

Both experts are certain that eating foods that reduce inflammation and balance hormones may help to create an ideal environment for pregnancy, and can be easily added to one's diet. Checking with your doctor, nutritionist and OB/GYN is always recommended, though, before making major changes to your eating plan.

This is one of the most potent ways to bring down inflammation, says Batra. She says that if your body is under stress and secreting cortisol, it wont produce progesterone, which is a hormone that helps with implantation of the embryo. Omega 3 boosts progesterone and thereby helps the embryo grow. Natural sources of Omega 3 include walnuts, flax seeds, avocados and chia seeds. However Batra says that plant-based versions arent as potent in the fatty acid ALA, but can work in a pinch. The EPA and DHA in fish oil is more potent and effective. You can take a 100mg capsule everyday for fertility, but check the ingredients in your supplement and choose one that has the highest amounts of EPA and DHA," she says.

Vitamin C and E help lower inflammation. Plus, another impediment to fertility is being either under or overweight, and for that B vitamins help improve energy metabolism, says Batra. She also recommends beta carotene for fertility. Consuming enough of these antioxidants will help regulate the overall metabolism. You can get Vitamin C from amla, guavas and oranges; beta-carotene from carrots, pumpkins and beets; vitamin E from almonds and wheat germ; and B vitamins from lentils and greens.

This is the ultimate superfood for fertility, says Batra, explaining that most of us are struggling with oestrogen dominance these days. Blame it on the xenoestrogens that we get from personal care items or highly oestrogenic dairy and meats, but this condition is also responsible for diseases such as breast cancer and endometriosis. Figs help with clearing excess oestrogen in the body. I have seen this work for women in my own practice, she says. You can eat either two-three fresh figs a day or three round slices of dry figs that have been soaked overnight. Grapes, citrus fruits and pomegranates work the same way.

If the reason for infertility is PCOD or PCOS, then including healthy fats from coconut and cashews help stabilise hormones, including balancing the thyroid. Batra says that if you have hypothyroid, then these fats help bring the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) down. You can have one tsp of virgin coconut oil on an empty stomach or a two-three inch slice of fresh tender coconut, plus seven-eight cashews in a day.

A deficiency in these minerals impacts your thyroid and insulin levels. If theres insulin resistance, youre at higher risk of PCOS. This leads to you not making enough FSH, which prevents fertilisation and implantation. Therefore a stable hormone profile is essential, and selenium, magnesium, even chromium (especially if youre diabetic) is key, she says. Nuts, seeds and lentils are the best groups for these essential nutrients.

Vasudha Rai has been writing on beauty and wellness for more than 15 years. Shes the author of Glow: Indian Foods, Recipes and Rituals for Beauty Inside and Out, and blogs regularly on Vbeauty.co

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