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Lizzo is facing backlash for her detox diet, and for promoting toxic diet culture.

Lizzo has been facing somewhat unwarranted backlash since she shared a video over the weekend on TikTok, featuring what she eats in a day on JJ Smiths 10 Day Smoothie Detox. The Grammy award-winning artist was met with a torrent of hate in the comments and has fired up a tonne of discourse elsewhere, claiming shes promoting toxic diet culture. So, lets dive in.

A full rundown of Lizzos side of the story is this: After posting a What I Eat In A Day TikTok showing what shes been eating while practising a safe detox methods with a nutritionist, fans were upset at Lizzo for promoting detoxing, which, it should be stated, isnt backed by science.

Despite the videos accompanying disclaimer to not try the detox without doing your own research, and a second video in which Lizzo explained that her motivations for the detox was not weight-related, some fans were as quick to condemn, while others jumped to defend her.

Many fans were expressing disappointment that Lizzo, a woman many uphold as the face of body acceptance, promoted diet culture. This is despite Lizzo repeatedly stating she doesnt want to be the face of the movement.

In an interviewon David Lettermans Netflix show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Lizzo said, Im sick of being an activist just because Im fat and Black. I want to be an activist because Im intelligent, because I care about issues, because my music is good, because I want to help the world.

While its only natural for human beings to look for leaders, its not always helpful or ethical to give an individual a responsibility they did not ask for. We saw many people do this recently with Claudia Conway, as her TikTok became heralded as the number one source of leftist truth. It was a responsibility the teen did not consent to, and only contributed further to the scrutiny and abuse she was already being subjected to.

But, back to the case of Lizzo. Indigenous actor, writer, and comedian Nakkiah Lui spoke out on Twitter about how putting fat people, like Lizzo, on pedestals can be actively harmful to them.

Dont make other fat people your heroes, Lui tweeted. Worship denies humanity. Do your own journey!

Along with Nakkiah Lui, Australian influencer Lillian Akenhan, best known as Flex Mami, also spoke out on her TikTok, Instagram, and Whatever I Want podcast, about the serious issues around making Lizzo a tool for self-empowerment.

Akenhan is a Black Ghanaian-Australian woman and pointed out on her podcast that its not Lizzos duty or responsibility to make you feel empowered in your fatness. Whatever qualities you projected onto her to empower yourself, just keep thatThats on you, she said.

Now you have to recognise that maybe you never felt empowered with your body, but you created a false sense of security through this woman whos now a really convenient scapegoat.

BothAkenhan and Lui speak to the reasons why placing fat celebrities on pedestals is not the key to fighting fatphobia. Elevating celebrities to the point that they increase our own self-worth not only denies them their humanity, but it keeps us from checking our personal relationships to diet culture and internalised fat phobia two things that need to be done for real change to happen.

No one should be above accountability or criticism when they have done something questionable, and this includes Lizzo. Celebrities, especially, owing to their large platforms and sphere of influence should be more responsible with what they share.

The promotion of toxic diet culture is the bread and butter of many celebrities, and notable figures likeJameela Jamil have called them out for it several times.Whether its Kim Kardashian selling appetite suppressant lollipops, Iggy Azalea promoting diet shakes, or Cardi B spruiking skinny tea toxic diet culture and Hollywood are practically synonymous.

What Lizzo does with her body is none of our business, but she should be held accountable for her platform and what she chooses to endorse.

With this in mind, its important to note that detoxing diets do not work, body toxins do not exist, and TikTok has known issues with promoting unhealthy diet culture.

Fatphobia and unhealthy diet culture are not just in Hollywood, theyre built into our algorithms too. Both are so normalised that whole industries have been built to profit off them. Between influencers, algorithms, film, television, and fashion there very probably isnt a day in your life where you havent encountered some variant of fatphobia or diet culture.I myself was triggered into a relapse recently when, without any warning, I stumbled onto eating disorder TikTok.

Celebrities and influencers are not your friends, nor are they your role models. Most of the time, they are simply wealthy people who maintain their wealth through their talent, and large often-monetised platforms. And we should hold them accountable when they use these platforms to promote cultures that actively inflict harm on people, especially people who are marginalised.

Lizzo should be held accountable, but that doesnt mean we shouldnt acknowledge the nuances in Lizzos case.

Diet culture is a complex and systemic issue that intersects with class, race, gender, ability, and a host of other social factors and systems. If you dont believe that, consider the reactions to Adeles recent weight-loss compared to the response to Lizzo deciding to detox.

When Adele lost, and continued to lose, weight she was celebrated, and even literally applauded for it when she hosted Saturday Night Live.

A Google search of Adele weight loss yields hundreds of articles either celebrating her desire to pursue a healthier lifestyle, asking to respect the reasons for her weight loss as her own, or positive promotion of the diet and exercise regime she has.

Both Adele and Lizzo are women with incredible success as musicians. Whats the difference? Race. In headlines, Lizzo is slammed, while Adele flaunts and shows off and inspires.

Racism, fatphobia, and misogyny are all very much intertwined. So much so that it would be difficult to outline all the ways in which these three forms of oppression work together, even if I was given a whole article to do so. The easiest example to show how these three issues all feed into one another is the history of the BMI, which determines your healthiest weight by comparing weight to muscle mass and height.

The Body Mass Index was created by Belgian mathematician Adolphe Quetelet in 1832 as the Quetelet Index, and it was created using data from predominantly European men to measure weight in different populations. As a result, any measurement created with biased data i.e. data only relevant to white men will produce a bias result.

If the methods used to create the tool are prejudice, then so is the tool. Its not difficult to look at Adele and Lizzos journeys to understand how much race informs fatphobia and body autonomy, just as gender does.

The fight for body autonomy must have more nuance, and until autonomy is more widely accessible for all bodies, we need to learn to accept that contradictory things can be true. Lizzos right to exist in her body, and do what she wants with her body remains true, but so does the fact that detoxing and promotion of detoxing can be harmful.

Neither cancels the other out. Lizzo has the right to pursue what is healthy for her body, regardless of what she posts on social media. But she can, and should, be held accountable for what she promotes on her platform, without the need for making her into a social pariah.

Ultimately, Lizzo is not the enemy nor is she the problem, nor is she even the solution or face of the problem, or a figure youre entitled to project your worth onto. Lizzo is a person with the right to do with her body what she wants without judgement or assumption from those who do not know her personally.

The problem is the fatphobic diet culture that is so rampant in every social facet of our lives, and we wont dismantle that cultural system by centring individuals in our discourse. Because while we squabble about our personal feelings being hurt without identifying the true source of the harm, the system oppressing marginalised bodies continues unchecked.

Merryana Salem is a proud Wonnarua and LebaneseAustralian critic, teacher, researcher and podcaster on most social media as @akajustmerry. If you want, check out her podcast, GayV Club where she gushes about LGBTIQ+ rep in media with her best friend. Either way, she hopes you ate something nice today.

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It goes without saying that there are aton of diets out there. From the keto diet to intermittent fasting to the fruitarian diet, how is one supposed to choose which is the best for their lifestyle? Well, as with all things, when in doubt, call on the experts.

For the past decade, U.S. News & World Report has released a yearly diet ranking created largely by a panel of nationally recognized health experts. Together, they rated 35 different diets in the seven following categories:

The categories weren't weighted equally. For example, long-term weight loss goals were given twice the weight of short-term weight loss goals in the ranking because the best diets should be sustainable for years so you can keep weight off. After all, a good diet should be a lifestyle, right? Here, according to the experts, are the 11 best diets for overall health that you can pick up this year. Read on, and for more on how to eat healthy, you won't want to miss these Simple Ways to Start Losing Weight Immediately, According to Science.

For the third year in a row, the Mediterranean diet has topped the ranks as the very best diet for overall health. Why? The diet calls for reduced consumption of red meat, added sugars, and saturated fat. Instead, this diet recommends prioritizing consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and lean proteins, such as fish. As a result, it's the most effective diet with regard to staving off chronic disease while also promoting both heart and brain health and weight loss. A clear winner indeed!

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Both the DASH diet and the Flexitarian diet clock in as the second-best diets overall. DASH is an acronym for "dietary approached to stop hypertension" and is promoted by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The diet has been around since the 1990s and was created, as its name suggests, to help folks manage high blood pressure. DASH calls for increased consumption of low sodium, high-fiber foods and discourages foods that are high in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars. While following this diet, the goal is to cap sodium at 2,300 milligrams per daywhich is the daily recommended allowanceat first and then eventually lower that number to 1,500 milligrams. If you're interested in trying it, take a look at The Ultimate Guide to Exactly What Foods You Can and Can't Eat on the DASH Diet.

The Flexitarian diet has been incredibly popular in 2020and for good reason: As the name suggests, it's a flexible approach to a vegetarian diet. In other words, this diet allows you to still eat meat but just to eat it occasionally. There aren't any strict rules for this diet, either, which makes it easier to follow. It does, however, encourage increased consumption of produce, which is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. To see if you should try this diet, check out9 Warning Signs You're Not Eating Enough Vegetables.

Formerly known as the Weight Watchers, the WW diet is a holistic way to shed pounds and increase cognizance about where calories come from. On the WW diet, you download the app to access the diet's very own SmartPoints system, which tracks the food you consume, your activity levels, and any changes in your weight. Each food is awarded a different number of points. For example, foods with higher sugar and saturated fat content cost more points than those with less fat and more protein. The key is to stay within your allotted amount of points each day. Then, you'll see the weight come off gradually and consistently.

Three diets tied for the fifth-best diet, the first of which is the Mayo Clinic Diet. There are two main parts to this diet: Lose It! and Live It! The first phase lasts for two weeks and is designed to kickstart weight lossfast. We're talking about dropping six to 10 pounds in two weeks. The next phase focuses more on how to alter this diet into a sustainable lifestyle. Knowledge about food choices, portion sizes, and exercise habits is offered during this period, and weight loss becomes more steady at just one to two pounds per week.

Aptly named, the MIND diet calls for eating foods that promote brain health. More specifically, it marries the Mediterranean and DASH diets (there's where the name MIND comes from) and encourages the consumption of anti-inflammatory food such as leafy greens, nuts, and berries. All these foods, and others, may decrease the person's chances of developing Alzheimer's disease.

This diet stems from the book The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet, meant to teach readers about energy density and also to learn how to combat hunger. In the Volumetrics diet, food is divided into four categories. Category one is made up of very low-density foods including non-starchy fruits and vegetables, non-fat milk, and broth-based soup. Category two is made of low-density foods such as starchy fruits, veggies, grains, legumes, and low-fat dishes. Category three consists of medium-density foods such as meat, cheese, pizza, French fries, salad dressing, and even ice cream. Category four is made of high-density foods such as chips, butter, nuts, cookies, and oil. The idea is to learn how to swap out foods for healthier options based on their density.

We know what you're thinking, and, no, this diet does not stand for tender, love, and care. Instead, TLC stands for "Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes." Created by the National Institute of Health's National Cholesterol Education Program, this diet is geared toward helping people lower their cholesterol levels. The idea here is to eat high-fiber foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole-grain cereals and pasta, and lean meat.

The Nordic diet is inspired by Scandinavian culture and tradition. There are 10 specific concepts that make up the steps of this diet: (1) Eat more fruits and vegetables every day. (2) Eat more whole grains. (3)Include more foods from the seas and lakes. (4)Choose high-quality meatbut eat less meat overall. (5)Seek out more food from wild landscapes. (6)Use organic produce whenever possible. (7) Avoid food additives. (8)Base more meals on seasonal produce. (9) Consume more home-cooked food. (10) Produce less waste.

Also tied for the ninth-best overall diet is the Ornish diet, which is the brainchild of Dr. Dean Ornish. The key to this diet discourages eating foods that have a lot of fat, refined carbohydrates, excessive caffeine, and animal protein. In addition, the diet calls for a balance of aerobic, anaerobic, and flexibility exercises. Stress management through yoga and meditation and exercise, in general, are both pivotal parts of what makes this diet effective.

Last, but certainly not least, is the vegetarian diet, which as you probably already know, includes some variation. For example, the most popular version is the lacto-ovo route, which allows for the consumption of dairy products and eggs. For more ways to lose weight, don't miss these15 Underrated Weight Loss Tips That Actually Work.

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Thinking about starting the 16:8 diet, but want to find out more before you do? Well, you've come to the right place. This intermittent fasting diet has grown in popularity over the last few years and it's no wonder why. Changing the hours you eat can be a simple way to change your mindset about food, and it has great results.

Here's our expert advice on why the 16:8 diet may work for you...

"The 16:8 diet is an intermittent fasting diet," says dietitian,Dr Carrie Ruxton from The Health & Food Supplements Information Service. "16:8 intermittent fasting involves limiting consumption of foods and energy (calorie)-containing beverages to a set window of eight hours per day and abstaining from food for the remaining 16 hours. This cycle can be repeated as often as you like from just once or twice per week to every day, depending on personal preference.

"Restricting food intake to eight hours a day helps to cut calories," says Dr Ruxton. "It may also help weight loss if the diet is healthy and the person does not make up for fasting by eating large amounts of foods during the eating period of eight hours. As well as cutting calorie intake, the diet may reduce resting energy expenditure and contribute to weight loss.

Don't worry about starving, you won't on this diet.

Start by picking a time frame for fasting, say 8pm until midday the following day or 5pm until 9am until the following day," says Dr Ruxton. "So, youd eat during the hours of 12 noon until 8pm or from 9am until 5pm. You could eat anything you like although any benefits that might be gained from the diet would not be so great if you choose a high proportion of less healthy foods.Its important to stick to nutritious whole foods during the eating period.Drink calorie-free beverages, like water and unsweetened teas, during the fast period to curb appetite and maintain hydration.

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While other diets often set strict rules and regulations on what can be eaten, 16:8 intermittent fasting is easy to follow and requires minimal effort," says Dr Ruxton.

It is really simple to follow. "It is generally considered less restrictive and more flexible than some other diet plans and is easier for some people to fit into their lifestyle, which can contribute to weight loss, adds Dr Ruxton.

Restricting food intake to just eight hours per day can cause some people to eat more than usual during eating periods in an attempt to make up for hours spent fasting," says Dr Ruxton. "This may lead to weight gain, digestive problems and the development of unhealthy eating habits. The 16:8 diet may also cause short-term negative side effects at the start such as hunger, weakness and fatigue though these often subside once a routine is established."

And that's not the only thing to look out for. Restricting food intake could also reduce intake of vitamins and minerals," says Dr Ruxton. "In fact, any change of food/diet regime can prejudice vitamin and mineral intake.

"This depends on your calorie intake during the eight hours you eat," says Dr Ruxton. "Research on this diet is limited, but has shown similar weight loss on an intermittent fasting diet and a low-calorie diet although intermittent fasting may be more effective for retention of lean tissue (e.g., muscle).

Yes, this one is definitely worth trying. "The 16:8 diet can be a safe and easy way to improve your health when managed with a healthy nutritious diet and a healthy lifestyle," says Dr Ruxton.

"However, it shouldnt be viewed as a substitute for balanced, healthy diet rich in whole foods. Though 16:8 intermittent fasting is generally considered safe for most healthy adults, its important to talk to your doctor before giving it a try. This is especially the case if you have any underlying health conditions, such as diabetes, low blood pressure, a history of disordered eating or if you take any medication. Plus, intermittent fasting is also not recommended for women who are trying to conceive or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Here's the great news. "You dont have to sign up to anything," says Dr Ruxton. "There are plenty of 16:8 plans online. The cost of the diet is your choice as you choose what to put in your shopping basket. You may spend less eating during eight hours each day.

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Many people are making changes to their diets to eat healthier or in a more environmentally friendly manner. They might choose to eat less meat, less sugar or even adopt an entirely vegan diet. A growing number, however, are choosing a plant-based diet that focuses on foods that come from plants, but may still include animal products, such as meat or cheese.

American biochemist Thomas Colin Campbell coined the term plant-based in the 1980s to better explain his research on diet and nutrition. The term surged in popularity in 2016 when Campbells book The China Study was reprinted and alternative meat products such as Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger were launched.

Since then, plant-based foods have taken the world by storm. They are everywhere: fast-food chains, restaurant menus, grocery stores, social media, food blogs and on your plate. The global plant-based food market is predicted to reach a market valuation of US$38.4 billion by 2025. In the United States alone, the number of plant-based products available increased 29 per cent between 2017 and 2019.

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The rapid growth of plant-based food is due to several factors. The most common reasons people in Europe, the U.S. and Canada give for eating plant-based food are the health benefits, curiosity to try new food, environmental concerns and animal welfare.

If you are thinking about switching to a plant-based diet, here are six things you should know about plant-based food.

According to the Plant Based Foods Association, a plant-based product consists of ingredients derived from plants, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds or legumes.

The final product directly replaces an animal product. By this definition, a cheese made from plant sources can be called plant-based, but flour or bread cannot. If the final product only partially replaces an animal product, then it should be labelled as a blend.

The terms vegan and plant-based have long been used interchangeably. But following a plant-based diet does not necessarily mean that you are vegan or vegetarian. It means that you are consciously choosing to eat more from plants, but you may still be eating meat, fish, eggs or other animal products.

In fact, plant-based food manufacturers are not targeting vegans and vegetarians since they are only a small percentage of the population. Their main targets are meat eaters and flexitarians people who eat mostly plant-based diets, but still eat meat.

Usually, a diet containing a higher proportion of plant-based food is automatically associated with being healthy. However, it might not always be the case.

A plant-based diet is healthy when it is mainly composed of whole foods such as vegetables, fruits, legumes and nuts. In fact, such a diet has been shown to decrease the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Nutritionists remain concerned about heavily processed meat substitutes that contain high levels of saturated fats and sodium. These ingredients preservatives, flavouring and fillers enhance the taste, shelf life and texture.

Although they are considered natural, they are not necessary for a healthy diet. They may be environmentally friendly, but they may not be healthy, especially in large amounts.

Plant-based food is not going away anytime soon. In fact, what we are seeing now is a global increase of plant-based products.

What started with soy milk in the 1990s, and continued with almond milk in the 2000s and burgers in 2010s, has expanded to different types of plant-based products: pork, chicken, yogurt, ice cream, seafood, fish, eggs, cheese, sausage, jerky and more.

While Gen X and baby boomers may be more resistant to change their diets, millennials and Gen Z who are more likely to consider the food source, animal welfare issues and environmental impacts when making their purchasing decisions are embracing plant-based food and will continue to do so.

Millennials did not invent this type of eating, but they are re-inventing it and spurring a broader change in attitudes and consumption of plant-based food. Gen Z is growing up with plant-based eating as a norm.

What goes unnoticed by many consumers is how these products are made. Replacing animal food products is not an easy task, quite the opposite, it is a very complex one.

It takes years to research and develop plant-based food products. And it has only been possible because of the ingredients available, such as plant proteins, oils, flavourings and binders. The better they are, the better the final product will be. Not only in the sense of texture, appearance, flavour and mouthfeel, but also health.

The next wave of plant-based products will likely be healthier as better ingredients and processes (like 3D printing) will be available. If we look at Beyond Burger, for example, the new formulation is healthier than the previous one.

One of the main reasons consumers switch to a plant-based diet is because of sustainability and environmental concerns. Indeed, eating plant-based reduces the impacts of climate change, saves water and minimizes agricultural land use.

But be aware that many plant-based brands are a part of a larger operation. A specific brand may be sustainable and environment friendly, but the company that owns it may not be.

It is important that food companies be transparent. Consumers have the right to know where the products they buy come from and how they are made so they can make informed decisions and hold companies and brands accountable.

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Two new studies in mice and humans suggest that some individuals may produce insufficient quantities of vitamin A from the beta carotene in their diets. To compensate, they may need to eat more foods containing vitamin A to maintain good cardiovascular health.

Beta carotene is a pigment in all fruits and vegetables, and carrots and sweet potatoes are particularly rich sources.

Various findings indicate that people with high blood levels of beta carotene tend to have lower serum concentrations of the bad cholesterol that causes atherosclerosis narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart.

As a result, they have a lower risk of ischemic heart disease, which is the most common cause of death worldwide.

The molecular mechanisms that link beta carotene to lower blood cholesterol levels are poorly understood, however.

Now, two new studies have discovered that the body needs an active version of a certain enzyme to reap the full benefits of beta carotene for cardiovascular health.

The enzyme in question converts beta carotene into vitamin A, which reduces the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol produced in the liver.

However, up to 50% of people make a less active form of the enzyme, according to Jaume Amengual, an assistant professor of personalized nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who was involved in both studies.

Having a less active form of this enzyme makes the body less efficient at producing vitamin A from the beta carotene in fruits and vegetables.

To reap the full benefits to cardiovascular health, Amengual says, a person may need to get more vitamin A directly from animal sources, such as dairy, milk, oily fish, or cheese, for example.

In the first study, the scientists began by measuring the impact of the enzyme, called beta carotene oxygenase 1 (BCO1), on cholesterol levels in mice. Their findings have been published in The Journal of Nutrition.

The team compared the effects of a beta carotene-rich diet in one group of regular mice and another group of mice without the gene for making BCO1.

After 10 days on the diet, the mice without the enzyme had more beta carotene in their blood and higher cholesterol levels than the normal mice.

Next, the researchers analyzed DNA and blood samples from 475 healthy young adults aged 1825. The participants also filled out questionnaires about their diets.

After factoring in the amount of beta carotene and vitamin A in the participants diets, the researchers discovered that those with a particular variant of the BCO1 gene had significantly lower cholesterol levels.

This genetic variant produces a more active form of the enzyme that converts more beta carotene into vitamin A.

The authors estimate that people who have one or more copies of this BCO1 gene variant could have a 9% reduction in LDL cholesterol, compared with those who do not. Although speculative, this decrease may be clinically meaningful if maintained through adulthood, they write.

The researchers acknowledge that one limitation of their study is that it relied on the accuracy of participants responses to the diet questionnaire.

It is also worth noting that this study was not intended to test the efficacy of any particular dietary intervention.

To explore whether the BCO1 enzyme could have a direct effect on the risk of atherosclerosis, the team conducted another study.

In the human study, we saw that cholesterol was higher in people who do not produce much vitamin A, explains Amengual, adding, To know if that observation has an effect in the long run, we would have to wait 70 years to see if they develop [cardiovascular disease].

Instead, the scientists fed beta carotene to two types of mice made genetically prone to develop atherosclerosis. The first type had a working version of the gene for making the BCO1 enzyme, and the other did not.

Overall, the mice with the enzyme that converts beta carotene into vitamin A had reduced plasma cholesterol levels and developed less severe atherosclerosis than the mice without the enzyme.

The researchers traced this effect to the animals livers. We observed that in mice with high levels of vitamin A, the secretion of lipids [cholesterol] into the bloodstream slows down, says Amengual.

The second study has been published in the Journal of Lipid Research.

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If youre reading this, you deserve a big congratulations. You made it through 2020, a year that waschallenging, to say the least. And if youre anything like us, you probably deserve some dedicated self-care too. Maybe your yoga routine fell by the wayside when you became your kids substitute teacher. Maybe comfort food was on the menu after a day of endless video calls in your makeshift closet turned office. Or maybe you had to give up your daily runs with your best friend, the one person who really challenges you to be your best. And theres no shame in any of that; after all, living a balanced, healthy life can be hard enough in a normal yearone without a global pandemic.

Enter Noom.

Noom is a weight loss program that combines the power of technology with the empathy of real human coaches to help you achieve your long-term wellness goals. When you log in to Noom, your own personal specialist guides you along your journey to a new you. That means that youre not alone in facing down your wellness resolutions in 2021.

As our lives begin to return to normal, theres no guarantee that our old healthy habits will make a comeback or that well be able to forge the new habits we resolved to achieve last year, before wed ever heard the phrase quarantine 15.

Just think back to last year. According to a You.gov poll, the most popular resolutions for 2020 included exercising more (50%), eating more healthily (43%) and losing weight (37%). And last year, like every other year, diet books flew off the shelves around New Yearsonly to collect dust within a few months. That doesnt mean the books were bad. Restrictive diets just arent a long-term solution for achieving a healthy, sustainable body weight. As we learned in 2020, going carb-free doesnt help you deal with negative thinking or stress eating the things that can hold you back in the long run.

For real, lasting change, you need to learn how to identify the habits that are holding you back and how to change them. With Noom, youll answer a series of questions about your health, behavior and lifestyle that will help you set achievable, lasting goals, whether thats losing weight or getting fit. Then youll receive coaching from professionals trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Already exercising? Noom can fit in with your routine and syncs with all major fitness trackers. Coaches will help you with weekly, individual goal-setting tailored to your journey and lifestyle. Not sure where you want to end up? Nooms coaches will be happy to give you some ideas and the inspo you need to get there.

So this new year, forget the fad diet and go for Nooms two-week trial instead. If you find you like it (and you will), pricing starts at just $59 per month or $99 for two months. No need to wait for the new year to make some new resolutions. This holiday season, give yourself the gift of self-care, support and success. Give yourself Noom.

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Harry Shum Jr. is a man of many hats. He's known for his acting on Glee, dancing in Step Up, and taking on lead roles in films like All My Life. So, its no surprise that he has to maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to keep up with it all. Mens Health recently caught up with the Costa Rican-born actor in his Los Angeles home to get an inside look at his gym and fridge to discuss how he stays in shapeand why restraint is key for his sanity.

The 38-year-old does pretty well with keeping a clean diet. Some essentials you can find in his fridge: oat milk, berries, coconut milk yogurt alternative, Daves Killer Bread, and vegan kimchi. Although, he does admit that he has some strange (but still relatively healthy) eating habitslike snacking on spring mix salad just like a bag of chips, eating frozen bananas for the ice cream-like texture, or turning to sardines for comfort food.

I would never say no to any food unless theres so many preservatives and its just like fake food, said Shum. I like to eat real food as long as its good and done in moderation.

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When it comes to staying fit, Shum works out about four or five times a week in what he calls his sanctuary of a home gym, always starting off with 10 minutes of meditation before his strength training. Youll only catch him doing an intense workout about once or twice a week though. On those days, hes working up a sweat until he literally cant lift anymore.

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When I was in my twenties and even my teens, I worked out way too hard and worked out to impress, he said. Now, Im just doing it for myself and my health and not pushing myself 100% because nobodys got time for that.

Shum's philosophy is: He works out to eat. He makes sure to get in his reps of cardio so he can order his favorite burger at In-N-Out. Shum has a personal trainer when working for movies or TV shows but takes their tips and incorporates them when he's grinding in the gym on his own to ensure his body is always ready for anything.

As an actor, you might have to get super skinny or gain a lot of weight," he said. "So, maintaining and just keeping a point where I can go one way or the other is my goal right now.

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In a year upended by COVID-19, it seems like our immune systems have received more attention than ever before. But many unhealthy behaviors brought on by the pandemic make it harder for our bodies to fight off infections.Here are some tips on maintaining a balanced immune system that can protect you this winter:

The first line of defense is a healthy lifestyle. These factors can put you at risk:

Eating too much, or too little, can be harmful. Make sure that you include enough healthy foods in your diet, and avoid consuming too many items that are low in fiberor high in fat, salt and/or sugar. Unhealthy eating can contribute to the risk of developinghealth problems and even some illnesses:

No supplement will cure or prevent disease. However, aproper diet can help prepare the body to better fight disease.

"The thing about foods is that they come they combine a bunch of nutrients and vitamins into a complete package," said Sandra Darling, a preventive medicine physician at Cleveland Clinic."You can't extract one compound like antioxidant green tea and just take that one compound and expect to have benefits. It doesn't work like that."

Make sure to include fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Don't forget about whole grains and nuts.

Vitamin C can stimulate the production of white blood cells, which are key to fighting infections.Citrus fruits, strawberries, red bell peppers and kiwis are richin vitamin C.With such a variety to choose from, its easy to addfoods high in this nutrientto any meal. However, high doses of some vitaminscan be toxic, especially when taken regularly.

Beta carotenefunctions as anantioxidant, a compoundthathelps defend your cells from damage caused by potentially harmful molecules called free radicals. Eating a diet rich in antioxidants can help reduce risk of chronic diseases and boost health. Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, and broccoli contain high amounts of beta carotene. Vitamin A, which the body creates from beta carotene,helpsthe lungs work properly in addition to other benefits.

Studies have shown that compounds in garliccan boost the disease-fighting response of some types of white blood cells in the body when they encounter viruses. Eating it while you are sick can help decreasehow long you stay sick and reduce the severity of symptoms. Garlic can also lowerthe risk of becoming sick in the first place.

Ginger may help decrease inflammation andrelieve congestion. It may alsosoothe nausea and digestive issues. Don't focus too much on the particular foods or supplements, but make sure are getting a sufficient amount of all the necessary nutrients from healthy foods in your diet.

Health-promoting bacteria in the colon are also animportant part of the immune system, Darling said. Focus on high-fiber foods, and specifically foods that contain the type of fiber called inulin. Good sources of inulin include artichoke, asparagus, and chicory root. Yogurt contains live and active cultures or probiotics. Try to choose the low-fat plain kindrather than theflavored varieties that can be loaded with sugar.

Don't forget to drink plenty of water.Try to avoid snacking irregularly. If you do snack, choosefresh fruits and raw vegetables rather than foods that are high in sugar, salt or fat.

"Pack carrot sticks, pack almonds,"said Erin Michos, preventive cardiologist at the Johns Hopkins Hospital."I'm a snacker, so I'm not going to tell you not to snack. I am just going to say snack on things that are good for your body, that boost your immunity."

It's important to maintain yourweight within healthy ranges. One of the measures that can help in measuring and interpreting yourweight is body mass index(BMI).BMI from18.5 to 24.9 is considered to bewithinhealthy range. Fat cells are not justpassive reservoir of energy, but canactually secretehormones thatincrease inflammation making overweight people more vulnerable to diseases. Making meal plans and schedulingfood intakesin advance can help to keep weight under control, especially if you are working remotely.

Studies indicate that sleep plays a crucial role in the functioning of the immune system. Breathing and muscle activity slows down, freeing up energy for the body to fight off illness. Sleep is important forimprovingT cellfunctioning. T cellsrespond to viral infections and boost the immune function of other cells. Cytokines, a type of protein in theimmune system that target infections,are also produced and released during sleep.Studies have also shown that sleep even improves the effects of vaccines.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommend that adults aged 1860 years sleep at least sevenhours each night. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 3adults dont get enough sleep.

Insufficient sleep makes it more likely one willcatch the common cold or the flu. A study showed that people whosleep less than six or seven hours per night have a higher risk of infection in a short term.

Researchshows creating a good sleep routineis essential for a good nightsleep and helping your immune system. Limit the amount of caffeine and alcoholyou consume before bed. Alcohol can make you sleepy, but can affect your sleep cycle. Caffeine can cause you to you feel wired, making it hard to fall asleep. Darling recommends avoiding electronic screens for at least 60 minutes before sleep.

Create a sleep schedule. Havingconsistent cues before bed can playa large role in your nighttimeroutine. Brushing your teeth, readinga bookand other activities can give your body signsit's time foryou to wind down for the day.

Moderate exercise improves cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure andhelps control body weight. It also promotescirculation of the cells and substances of the immune system, which allows them to move through the body freely and do their job efficiently. It may reduce inflammation and help your immune cells regenerate regularly.

Unfortunately, only about 1 in 5 adults and teens get enough exercise to maintain good health, according to American Heart Association.Here is how lack of activity can affect the body and lower your immune response:

Moderatephysical activityis recommended during the pandemic and can also combat obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Health experts recommend a moderate-intensity exercise routine, two to three times a week,for up to 45-minutesfor good immune health. Try to aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, or 30 minutes, five days a week. Maintaining continued exercise routinemight be particularly essential for the elderly.

However, avoid pushing yourself too hard for too long.Prolonged (more than 1.5 hours) intense exerciseperformed without food intake can temporarilysuppress your immune system,providing the opportunity for infections to take hold. To determine whether the exercise is moderate or vigorous, you can use the "talk test."

"When you're doing a moderate activity like brisk walking, you can talk but you can't sing," Darling said."And then if you are doing vigorous physical activity, likeswimming laps, or jogging or playing tennis, you would not be able to talk or sing."

As the pandemic continues, many people have been experiencingvarious levels of continued stress. Nearly 8 in 10 adults say the coronavirus pandemic is amajor source of stress in their life.

Stress causes your body to release cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone. Increased cortisol levels in the bloodstream can cause inflammation, which altershow your body's immune system responds toinfections. Moreover, long-term inflammation promotes imbalances in immune cell function and can evensuppress immune response. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to the effects of stresson immune system.

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine,controlling your stress is key to improving your immune system. Here's a look the impact stress has on the body:

Once you know your triggers workloads, kids or relationships you can makesmall changes can help manageyour stress levels. Here are a few modification to help reduce your stress:

If you can't minimize stress, make sure to have acoping mechanism that works for you, says Michos, the preventive cardiologist from Johns Hopkins. Some of the activitiesthat may help you manage your stress includemeditation, exercise, journaling, yoga, and other mindfulness practices. Stay away from adverse coping mechanisms like smoking or drinking too much alcohol. Smoking can actually weaken your body's defenses.

Ifyoure experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, go to an emergency room, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255or visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness site,nami.org,for additional resources.

Overall, maintaining a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, engaging in regular physical activity, and keeping stress down are some of the most important ways to help keep your immune system healthy and reduce your chances of infection and disease. Take it easy, take a walkand put down those smokes.

However, don't go overboard. Too muchimmune response can causeimmune system to malfunction as well.

"You've probably heard about autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, or even in COVID, where the immune system might go overdrive," Michos said."So, we don't wanthyperimmunity either. What you're talking about is trying to have overall balance, so everything is working in check."

It's also important to keep wearing mask in public, maintaining social distancing and sanitizinghands before touching face. These measures will help you to avoid exposure to novel coronavirus and flu viruses, among others.

SOURCE Healthline.com; John Hopkins Medicine; Mayo Clinic; Stress.org and USA TODAY research

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The trial was conducted by a Canadian Research Consortium consisting of Agriculture and Agrifood Canada, Feedlot Health Management Services, Viresco Solutions, and DSM. It was also supported by the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association while Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) committed US$1.5m to the US$3m project through its Methane Challenge.

With around 15,000 heads of beef included in the trial, it represents the largest single trial conducted on methane reduction technologies for ruminants, said DSM

This was the largest and longest trial for methane reduction in beef to date. The trial alone already reduced Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 1,473 tons CO2e.

The project evaluated the relative effects of feeding 3-NOP on methane reduction and feedlot performance, health and carcass quality outcomes in feedlot cattle fed typical North American finishing diets - corn and barley grain-based diets - as well as in a high forage, backgrounding diet, said DSM.

The trial also evaluated direct measurement techniques for methane emissions in a commercial beef feedlot where the product was used and demonstrated the use of the product in a commercial feedlot, it added.

Measurements indicated that, on average, 70% enteric methane emission reduction was found when the feed ingredient was provided in steam-flaked or dry-rolled barley finishing diets at 125 mg/kg of feed dry matter, according to the company.

In steam-flaked corn-based finishing diets, a reduction in the range of 31% - 80% at the 125 mg/kg dosage of the feed ingredient was observed, reported DSM.

Lastly, in backgrounding diets, increasing the dose of the feed ingredient stepwise from 150 to 200 mg/kg decreased the yield of methane by 17%-26% compared with control animals, it said.

Project leader, Karen Haugen-Kozyra, Viresco Solutions, said the trial was significant as it demonstrated that, compared to conventional feed mixes, the inclusion of 3-NOP in the diet mix for cattle has resulted in real, permanent and quantifiable reductions of methane emissions, ranging from 31-80% in finishing diets.

It therefore has broad application potential across Albertas beef and dairy sector - and further afield. We are particularly happy also that the trial in itself generated CO2e greenhouse gas reductions (GHG) of close to 1,500 tons clearly showing the impact this solution by DSM can have - especially when it is on the market and scaled up.

DSM is working to get regulatory approvals for the feed ingredient in various geographies.

Bovaer has been shown to be effective in methane emission reduction in a lot of different trials to date, said a Danish researcher, based at Aarhus University.

Mette Olaf Nielsen is one of the team leaders of a research project being undertaken by Aarhus University in collaboration with researchers at the University of Copenhagen assessing a range of methane emissions reduction strategies.

They are evaluating Bovaer in a feeding trial of dairy cattle, where the feed additive is being tested in combination with dietary fat since fat, in itself, is known to reduce methane emissions, she told us in October.

The DSM feed additive is also being evaluated in combination with nitrate, said Mette Olaf Nielsen.

Nitrate, when it gets into the rumen of the cow, is converted to ammonia, which rumen bacteria can use for protein synthesis. This conversion of nitrate into ammonia is associated with consumption of hydrogen, the limiting substrate in the methane production process. If you can get hydrogen channeled into other pathways, then that would be beneficial in terms of methane emission reduction but also for production of microbial biomass that the cows would digest and utilize."

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Drew Barrymore finds it hard to work out every day now that she has kids.

The 45-year-old actress is mother to Olive, eight, and Frankie, six, and has said looking after her brood whilst also keeping up her Hollywood career has made it impossible for her to prioritise her gym routine.

However, Drew - who has her kids with her husband Will Kopelman - also admitted her life is better now that she doesnt put a strain on her diet.

She said: "I will never be all one thing - eating the perfect food and working out every day. I just will never be that person. Between my kids and work, I don't have the time in life.

"But I realised that if I'm more consistentabout it and carve out the time for it, it leads to a better life. Before, it was all workout or none. And that really didn't suit me. I had to prioritise it, but I will tell you, it is, like, third on my list. It probably should be first, but it's, like, kids and work are probably rivals.

The Santa Clarita Diet star says her new priorities are for the best though, because even though she doesnt obsess over her exercise regime, she values it more than she used to.

She added: "Years ago working out was, like, number 24 on the list. Actually, my health is fourth on the list - my friendships are third. But, hey, it's in the top five - so that's good.

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