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By Justin MillerSpecial to theOpelika Observer

People come in contact with thousands of germs each and every day. Some of these germs can cause a person to fall ill and have adverse effects on the human body. Luckily, the body has its own set of defenses to fight these germs: the immune system. However, in order for it to work properly, people must take proactive measures.

Like a car, the immune system needs to be tuned up in order to properly function, said Tamara Warren, an Alabama Extension human nutrition, diet and health specialist. Proper nutrition and physical activity are keys to tuning up an immune system.

Proper Nutrition in Diets

There are many people today who do not incorporate nutrient-rich foods into their diet on a daily basis. Having a diet that consists of proper amounts of nutrients is one of the best ways to build up an immune system. Warren said that several nutrition-related health problems can lead to an ill-prepared immune system.

Diets that are high in calories, fat, salt and sugars can lead to the development of chronic diseases, she said. Many of these diseases, including obesity, heart disease and diabetes, can cause the immune system to tune down.

Consuming the right amount of nutrients provides the body with the necessary tools to fight off infections and diseases. Warren said meals should include a variety of foods from all of the food groups.

Fruits and vegetables, whole grains, proteins and dairy products all contain key nutrients that are important to an immune system working properly, Warren said.

Get Moving

In addition to a proper diet, physical exercise is also an important aspect to developing a strong immune system. Warren said people should engage in physical activity daily.

Physical activity increases oxygen levels and provides the human body with the needed energy to strengthen an immune systems fighting power, she said. Adults should be active for 150 minutes a week and youth for 60 minutes a day.

While some may lack the motivation to exercise, Warren said walking is an easy option that can fit into almost any schedule.

Walking is one of the easiest and most stress-free exercises that can also be enjoyable, Warren said. The key is to start small and steadily increase the time you devote to physical activity.

Walking Like a CHAMPION

The Alabama Extension Walking Like a CHAMPION campaign is here to help people get moving. This is an ongoing statewide campaign that encourages Alabama residents to get healthy by eating the right foods and adding physical activity to their daily routines. Participants can walk as individuals or be a part of the program with a group. Visit the Walking Like a CHAMPION page for more information.

More Information

The Alabama Extension content piece Tuning Up an Immune System provides a more in-depth look into strengthening an immune system. More information on health and nutrition is available on the Alabama Extension website http://www.aces.edu.

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Jim Edmonds has a new girlfriend.

And some not-very-nice things to say about his old life.

The former professional baseball player, who split last October from former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Meghan King Edmonds, is now dating a woman with whom he and his ex-wife had a threesome.

For real.

Were not kidding.

And in a new Instagram post shared by Jim on Tuesday, he both praisesKortnie OConnor while blasting the mother of his young kids at the same time.

If it wasnt for this girl, I dont think I would be here right now, the 49-year old wrote to open a revealing caption.

She showed up in my life just at the right time, he continued.

Amazing that her taking a chance on a plus one weekend to Mexico pulled me out of my hole and changed my life forever.

I was in such a dark place; one that I didnt think could happen to me.

Meghan and Jim had a very ugly split, one filled with cheating allegations and then a battle for custody of their three children.

Looking back on his divorce in this new message, Jim held little back in criticizing his former relationship.

I was going through hell ending a loveless and abusive relationship. The lies and accusations that followed the breakup only put me deeper into a funk, he wrote.

Along came this beautiful woman by chance, who lit up my world and brought me back to life.

Im very grateful for my amazing friends, children and this amazing woman for making me a better person and father. #reallife.

Jim never mentions Meghan by name.

But anyone who has followed these two for any period of time is well aware of who Jim is talking about and even why.

The Real Housewives of Orange County alum made headlines in January when she told the world that the former athlete was dating OConnor, her and Jims one-time sexual partner.

He was spotted vacationing in Cabo San Lucas with the real estate agent at the time.

Jim then confirmed his romance with OConnor in April.

Quarantined workout partner, he captioned a selfie with his girlfriend amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the Comments section of his Instagram page, one of Jims followers took issue with Jim saying he and OConnor two met by chance, writing,

Shes the threesome girl ya know the 3some u asked ur wife to take part in while married who happened to be your wives friend how is this by chance!!???

Thats where you have it wrong, Jim said in response, but didnt elaborate further.

Meghan, meanwhile, is dating dating Christian Schauf, whom she met in March.

She revealed in a blog post earlier this month that she connected with the businessman on a dating app.

[We] did the whole quarantine dating thing with lots of FaceTiming but I never thought it would go anywhere since he lives in Utah and I live in St. Louis and work in Los Angeles but what the hell, it was quarantine and I wasnt physically seeing anyone anyway until we did, she wrote on June 17.

After 2 COVID-free tests and much vetting through a close mutual friend, Nancy Anderson, we had the most unusual first date IRL: a masked airport pickup.

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Padma Lakshmis unabashed love of food is clear in everything she eats in a day. While the Love, Loss, and What We Ate author does have a couple of staples in her diet, such as tea and apples with peanut butter, her eating regimen varies depending on whether or not shes filming Top Chef.

When shes working on the Bravo show, for example, Lakshmi, 49, tries not to eat too much food. I want to give the contestants the full audience of my appetite, especially in the first half of the season, she told Harpers Bazaar in a video interview posted on June 18. I have to, sometimes, try 19 different dishes in that quickfire alone.

The India native added: I usually try and take one or two bites. I try and chew slowly so I dont have to take a third bite and I get the full mouth-feel experience of whatever theyre giving me.

To clean out whatever food shes eaten while working, Lakshmi whips up a funky drink made with green tea with honey, unsweetened cranberry juice, a vitamin C packet and a heaping scoop of fiber powder. However, if she doesnt drink her custom beverage quickly enough, it morphs into a sludge.

Its important to drink that fast, she reiterated. Its not very pleasant this is not a treat this is medicine for my body because Ive had to eat whatever funky food Ive had to eat. When youre eating that much food, your system expects more food.

Since the Easy Exotic author eats more food than she normally would while filming, she keeps her meals as simple as possible once her workday ends. When Im home, I dont want to eat any of that fancy, over-seasoned, goopy food, she said. For dinner, I just eat a simple bowl of steamed basmati rice with dal or yellow lentils.

Though Lakshmi admitted shes not much of a dessert person, she does enjoy some flavorful dark chocolate from time to time. Theres this chocolate that has cloves, cayenne and crystalized ginger, she said. My only real sweet treat on a regular basis will be half a bar of chocolate.

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While fossil fuels offer an easily transportable, affordable, and energy-dense fuel for everyday use, the burning of this fuel creates pollutants, which can concentrate in city centers degrading the quality of air and life for residents.

The world is looking for alternative ways to ensure the mobility of people and goods with different power sources, and electric vehicles have high potential to fill this need.

But did you know that not all electric vehicles produce their electricity in the same way?

The world obsesses over battery technology and manufacturers such as Tesla, but there is an alternative fuel that powers rocket ships and is road-ready. Hydrogen is set to become an important fuel in the clean energy mix of the future.

Todays infographic comes from the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA) and it outlines the case for hydrogen.

Some scientists have made the argument that it was not hydrogen that caused the infamous Hindenburg to burst into flames. Instead, the powdered aluminum coating of the zeppelin, which provided its silver look, was the culprit. Essentially, the chemical compound coating the dirigibles was a crude form of rocket fuel.

Industry and business have safely used, stored, and transported hydrogen for 50 years, while hydrogen-powered electric vehicles have a proven safety record with over 10 million miles of operation. In fact, hydrogen has several properties that make it safer than fossil fuels:

Since hydrogen is the most abundant chemical element in the universe, it can be produced almost anywhere with a variety of methods, including from fuels such as natural gas, oil, or coal, and through electrolysis. Fossil fuels can be treated with extreme temperatures to break their hydrocarbon bonds, releasing hydrogen as a byproduct. The latter method uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.

Both methods produce hydrogen for storage, and later consumption in an electric fuel cell.

Battery and hydrogen-powered vehicles have the same goal: to reduce the environmental impact from oil consumption. There are two ways to measure the environmental impact of vehicles, from Well to Wheels and from Cradle to Grave.

Well to wheels refers to the total emissions from the production of fuel to its use in everyday life. Meanwhile, cradle to grave includes the vehicles production, operation, and eventual destruction.

According to one study, both of these measurements show that hydrogen-powered fuel cells significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. For every kilometer a hydrogen-powered vehicle drives it produces only 2.7 grams per kilometer (g/km) of carbon dioxide while a battery electric vehicle produces 20 g/km.

During everyday use, both options offer zero emissions, high efficiency, an electric drive, and low noise, but hydrogen offers weight-saving advantages that battery-powered vehicles do not.

In one comparison, Toyotas Mirai had a maximum driving range of 312 miles, 41% further than Teslas Model 3 220-mile range. The Mirai can refuel in minutes, while the Model 3 has to recharge in 8.5 hours for only a 45% charge at a specially configured quick charge station not widely available.

However, the world still lacks the significant infrastructure to make this hydrogen-fueled future possible.

Large scale production delivers economic amounts of hydrogen. In order to achieve this scale, an extensive infrastructure of pipelines and fueling stations are required. However to build this, the world needs global coordination and action.

Countries around the world are laying the foundations for a hydrogen future. In 2017, CEOs from around the word formed the Hydrogen Council with the mission to accelerate the investment in hydrogen.

Globally, countries have announced plans to build 2,800 hydrogen refueling stations by 2025. German pipeline operators presented a plan to create a 1,200-kilometer grid by 2030 to transport hydrogen across the country, which would be the worlds largest in planning.

Fuel cell technology is road-ready with hydrogen infrastructure rapidly catching up. Hydrogen can deliver the power for a new clear energy era.

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The pet nutrition market is undergoing a shift that mirrors recent trends in the human market. As more consumers become conscious of their own diets, they are also increasingly asking questions about what theyre feeding their pets and searching for ingredients on par with what they would consume themselves. Data from Nielsen indicate that in 2018, American consumers spent $33 million on pet food that contains human-grade ingredients.1 Meanwhile, the U.S. pet supplement market reached a value of $636 million in 2018, according to Packaged Facts.2

Pet owners are scrutinizing pet products more closely. Whether theyre looking for a dietary remedy for a condition, responding to a pets allergy, or simply seeking out more nutritious pet food, consumers are judging pet foods and pet supplements on nutritional content, functional benefits, composition and filler, and even packaging. As demand for healthier pet products continues to grow, formulators are expanding their product lines with clean-label and functional ingredients that pet owners can feel good about buying. Here are some of the ways that formulators are changing their products to appeal to health-conscious pet owners.

Curcumin Increasingly Popular for Joint Health

Functional benefits are driving the pet health market, and one of the most popular functions that consumers seek out is anti-inflammation activity for joint health. Joint pain is among the most common health problems that pets face. One cross-sectional observational study of radiographic images from 100 cats found that 91% of cats suffer from a degenerative joint disease, such as osteoarthritis, in at least one joint. The study also found that while there is a strong correlation between age and prevalence of osteoarthritis, even young cats are susceptible to the disease.3

Leisha Jenkins, marketing associate for Verdure Sciences (Noblesville, IN), says that joint health and motor function support are some of the functions driving interest in turmeric and curcumin products for animal health. Jenkins says that joint health is increasingly becoming a top concern for the equine market. Larger animals like horses tend to be more prone to joint problems, Jenkins notes, and also require larger doses. The equine market is seeking solutions for inflammation and joint health because of the propensity of joint injuries and joint issues in horses, Jenkins says.

She continues: For large animals like horses, price per dose becomes a concern for added functional ingredients, which is why her companys curcumin, Longvida, offers a dose that is attractive and manageable for owners. There may be a significant opportunity in the equine market for an added ingredient that specifically targets issues like lameness, joint health, and inflammation.

Curcumins performance in clinical trials is fueling its rise in popularity for joint health applications. One 2012 animal study on 18 kennel dogs examined the effects of curcumin and NSAIDs on the genetic expression of peripheral white blood cells in cases of osteoarthritis. The dogs were divided into two randomly assigned groups of dogs with osteoarthritis (n=6 and n=6) and one group of healthy dogs (n=6). The osteoarthritis groups were given either a twice-daily 4 mg/kg dose of curcumin, or a 5 mg/kg/day dose of the NSAID firocoxib, for 20 days. The control group did not receive any drug or supplement. Blood samples on all three groups were taken at baseline and after 20 days.

The study authors found that curcumin and firocoxib had similar effects on gene markers for osteoarthritis. However, curcumin specifically targeted the interleukin-18 pathway, while firocoxib did not. The study authors concluded that this different mechanism of action makes curcumin an effective complementary remedy.4 The curcumin ingredient used in this study is a curcumin phytosome ingredient called CurcuVET from supplier Indena S.p.A. (Milan, Italy).

Verdures Jenkins says that curcumin is being incorporated in several pet formulations, and formulators are increasingly targeting functional ingredients toward specific health applications. Branded ingredients in particular, she says, are becoming popular among finished-product formulators. Incorporating branded ingredients into a product is another way to offer consumers an additional layer of confidence, she says. Branded ingredients offer a layer of consistency and quality to support clean, reliable ingredients.

Specialty Formulations Target Working & Competitive Animals

One emerging extension of the pet health market that is driving significant innovation is the professional animal market. Competitive animals like racehorses, as well as working animals like search and rescue dogs, have specific nutritional needs beyond those of house pets. Clinical data is showing that there may be benefits in tailoring specialty formulations to these kinds of animals.

One 2017 animal trial followed 16 search and rescue dogs for three months. The dogs were fed a high-protein, energy-dense diet according to each dogs nutritional requirements based on body condition, body weight, and training activity. However, the dogs were randomly assigned to receive a diet that was either high (n=8) or low (n=8) in EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids, chondroitin sulphate, and glucosamine. All of the dogs were given hematology and clinical chemistry blood analysis tests, as well as lameness and joint pain evaluations, at baseline and once every 30 days. After three months, the dogs in the high-supplementation diet group showed higher values of erythrocytes, hemoglobin, and PCV/hematocrit relative to those on the low-supplementation diet. The study authors concluded that a high-supplementation diet may increase energy production during exercise and therefore improve dog performance during search and rescue tasks.5

Michael Crabtree, ND, director of scientific affairs for Bioenergy Life Science (BLS; Ham Lake, MN), says that protein-based fortification and supplementation is an effective means of improving diet for animals that struggle to meet their daily dietary requirements. Food manufacturers often think in terms of vitamin fortification, which involves adding nutrients back in after processing, he says. But what isnt usually discussed is the impoverishment of the energy content of food after processing. Adding high-energy molecules like D-ribose, vitamin B3, electrolytes, or CoQ10 provides a distinct advantage.

Crabtree says that energy and protein fortification could be an effective and budget-conscious way to ensure that high-activity animals meet their daily nutritional intake requirements. His colleague, Vice President of Sales Marianne McDonagh, adds that functional ingredients like Bioenergys branded D-ribose are continuing to expand into the animal market for this exact reason. BLS entered the equine performance market years ago, and we saw a lot of racehorse owners using Bioenergy Ribose for performance, recovery, and endurance. The success of that market prompted us to invest more research into animal nutrition, and last year we announced our decision to enter the pet nutrition market and help dogs, cats, and other animals around the world.

Grain-Free Fiber to Support Digestion

Pet foods are increasingly diversifying their functional claims, with specific SKUs now tailored for specific purposes. Sandra Perryman, director of quality, food safety, and co-manufacturing for pet food company I and love and you (Boulder, CO), says that there is a growing demand for customized pet food formulations that support particular life stages, breeds, or aspects of health.

Foods that resonate with consumers contain ingredients that serve a purpose, Perryman says. For example, miscanthus grass is an alternative fiber source that is showing promise for digestive health support in dogs and cats. Miscanthus grass could serve as a substitute for cellulose or beet pulp in formulations.

Perryman says that consumers are also seeking out pet food products that contain real meat, are grain-free, and consist of raw ingredients. Real meat, she says, provides essential nutrients and amino acids for dogs and cats that are often difficult to find from other sources. She notes that grain-free cat food is an essential requirement, as cats are obligate carnivores. For dogs, though, grain-free food is ideal for a dog with a grain allergy or intolerance. As for raw foods, consumers are looking for trustworthy brands that take the proper precautions.

Many raw pet foods can be risky due to a higher risk of illness from salmonella, Perryman says. Our Stir & Boom product uses meat that is considered to be raw, but undergoes a proprietary high-pressure pasteurization process designed to reduce the risk of salmonella contamination.

Pet Owners Go Online for Human-Quality Ingredients

While pet supplement usage is growing, pet owners are increasingly treating pet food as a first line of defense against various pet ailments. Functional ingredients are showing up in products with preventative, maintenance, and treatment claims for specific areas of pet health. Patrick Luchsinger, marketing manager, nutrition and pet food, for Ingredion (Westchester, IL), says that manufacturers are seeing an explosion in online sales. There has been huge growth in online pet food sales, both on websites like Amazon as well as pet-specific shopping sites. Pet owners are using the Internet to become more informed on pet care, including how the latest ingredients can meet their pets changing health and wellness needs.

Luchsinger points to the humanization of pets as a strong driving force behind consumers buying habits. Consumers are increasingly perceiving their pets to be members of their family, he says, and are consequently including their pets in their lifestyle choices. As many consumers consider themselves to be parents to their pets, they are feeding their pets high-quality food with clean-label ingredients like pea protein. Human eating trends like clean eating and non-GMO are consistently trickling over into pet foods, as pet parents want their pets diets to match their own diets.

Pet Ingredients Offer Opportunities for Brands

Consumers now view pets as members of their families. As pet parents seek out natural, clean-label nutritional products for themselves, they will also look for those same trends in their pets food and supplements. Formulators and finished-product brands can capitalize on this trend by creating and marketing specialty products with human-quality ingredients, zero fillers, and specific, research-validated functional claims.

Sidebar: Digestion & Immune Health Are Top Consumer Concerns

Patrick Luchsinger, marketing manager, nutrition and pet food, for Ingredion (Westchester, IL), says that the top functional concerns for pet owners include healthy digestion and immune health. Consumers, he says, are actively seeking out products like Ingredions branded Fortifeed, a short-chain fructooligosaccharide (scFOS) and prebiotic soluble fiber designed to boost digestive health.

Sidebar: Algorithms Lead to Smarter Formulations

Data and tech are now enabling brands to create custom pet health formulations. Direct-to-consumer brand Goodboy (Atlanta, GA), for instance, uses a computer algorithm to formulate customized functional supplements according to breed, age, gender, and weight.

Sidebar: Sustainability Initiatives in Pet Supplements

Some pet health brands are moving toward sustainable packaging materials. Late last year, PureForm Pet Health Supplements (Chilliwack, BC, Canada) introduced the pet health industrys first biodegradable canister and compostable shipping packaging.6

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Jim Edmonds has a new girlfriend.

And some not-very-nice things to say about his old life.

The former professional baseball player, who split last October from former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Meghan King Edmonds, is now dating a woman with whom he and his ex-wife had a threesome.

For real.

Were not kidding.

And in a new Instagram post shared by Jim on Tuesday, he both praisesKortnie OConnor while blasting the mother of his young kids at the same time.

If it wasnt for this girl, I dont think I would be here right now, the 49-year old wrote to open a revealing caption.

She showed up in my life just at the right time, he continued.

Amazing that her taking a chance on a plus one weekend to Mexico pulled me out of my hole and changed my life forever.

I was in such a dark place; one that I didnt think could happen to me.

Meghan and Jim had a very ugly split, one filled with cheating allegations and then a battle for custody of their three children.

Looking back on his divorce in this new message, Jim held little back in criticizing his former relationship.

I was going through hell ending a loveless and abusive relationship. The lies and accusations that followed the breakup only put me deeper into a funk, he wrote.

Along came this beautiful woman by chance, who lit up my world and brought me back to life.

Im very grateful for my amazing friends, children and this amazing woman for making me a better person and father. #reallife.

Jim never mentions Meghan by name.

But anyone who has followed these two for any period of time is well aware of who Jim is talking about and even why.

The Real Housewives of Orange County alum made headlines in January when she told the world that the former athlete was dating OConnor, her and Jims one-time sexual partner.

He was spotted vacationing in Cabo San Lucas with the real estate agent at the time.

Jim then confirmed his romance with OConnor in April.

Quarantined workout partner, he captioned a selfie with his girlfriend amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the Comments section of his Instagram page, one of Jims followers took issue with Jim saying he and OConnor two met by chance, writing,

Shes the threesome girl ya know the 3some u asked ur wife to take part in while married who happened to be your wives friend how is this by chance!!???

Thats where you have it wrong, Jim said in response, but didnt elaborate further.

Meghan, meanwhile, is dating dating Christian Schauf, whom she met in March.

She revealed in a blog post earlier this month that she connected with the businessman on a dating app.

[We] did the whole quarantine dating thing with lots of FaceTiming but I never thought it would go anywhere since he lives in Utah and I live in St. Louis and work in Los Angeles but what the hell, it was quarantine and I wasnt physically seeing anyone anyway until we did, she wrote on June 17.

After 2 COVID-free tests and much vetting through a close mutual friend, Nancy Anderson, we had the most unusual first date IRL: a masked airport pickup.

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Five behaviors are associated with a lower risk for Alzheimers disease, a new study in Neurology suggests, and the more of them you follow, the lower your risk.

Researchers used detailed diet and lifestyle information from two databases, one of 1,845 people whose average age was 73, the other of 920 people whose average age was 81. All were free of Alzheimers disease at the start of the study. They followed them for an average of about six years, during which 608 developed Alzheimers disease.

The researchers scored the participants on their adherence to five behaviors: not smoking, consistent moderate or intense physical activity, light to moderate alcohol consumption, a high-quality Mediterranean-style diet, and engagement in late-life cognitively challenging activity.

Compared to those with none or one of the healthy lifestyle factors, those with two or three had a 37 percent reduced risk for Alzheimer dementia, and those with four or five had a 60 percent reduced risk.

The lead author, Dr. Klodian Dhana, an assistant professor of medicine at Rush Medical College, said that the paper focuses on modifiable risk factors. All five of these factors are related to each other, he added, and work best in combination.

My top recommendations are to engage in cognitively stimulating activities such as reading books and newspapers and playing brain-stimulating games, like chess and checkers, he said. Also, exercising regularly and following a diet for a healthy brain that includes green leafy vegetables every day, berries, nuts, poultry, fish, and limited fried food.

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THE RESEARCH, led by nutrition and exercise scientists at Nottingham Trent University, aims to better understand how peoples habits have changed since social distancing measures were put in place.

The researchers are appealing for participants for the study, who will be required to answer a series of questions about their habits pre and post lockdown via an online survey.

There have been suggestions that obesity and obesity-related diseases such as Type 2 diabetes increase the severity of Covid-19 symptoms and the likelihood of hospitalisation.

Part of the work will involve investigating how meal timing impacts the effectiveness of physical activity. This follows evidence which suggests that fasted exercise when people exercise on an empty stomach provides greater health benefits than fed exercise.

The questionnaire will reveal what times of day people eat and exercise, which will enable the researchers to identify the most appropriate time of day to implement a fasted exercise intervention for the next stage of the work.

Lack of physical activity and poor nutrition are the driving factors behind obesity, so we want to see how behaviours and patterns have altered from what people were doing pre-social distancing, said Tommy Slater, a PhD researcher in NTUs School of Science and Technology who is leading the study.

He said: The uncertainty around Covid-19 and the duration of social distancing measures means that we need to be prepared for longer periods of time at home and understand how this might influence our behaviour.

Given the potential link between obesity and the severity of the disease, it is important to identify how our behaviour has changed since social distancing was put in place. We then hope that this will lead to the development of interventions to reduce the impact long-term.

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Jim Edmonds has a new girlfriend.

And some not-very-nice things to say about his old life.

The former professional baseball player, who split last October from former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Meghan King Edmonds, is now dating a woman with whom he and his ex-wife had a threesome.

For real.

Were not kidding.

And in a new Instagram post shared by Jim on Tuesday, he both praisesKortnie OConnor while blasting the mother of his young kids at the same time.

If it wasnt for this girl, I dont think I would be here right now, the 49-year old wrote to open a revealing caption.

She showed up in my life just at the right time, he continued.

Amazing that her taking a chance on a plus one weekend to Mexico pulled me out of my hole and changed my life forever.

I was in such a dark place; one that I didnt think could happen to me.

Meghan and Jim had a very ugly split, one filled with cheating allegations and then a battle for custody of their three children.

Looking back on his divorce in this new message, Jim held little back in criticizing his former relationship.

I was going through hell ending a loveless and abusive relationship. The lies and accusations that followed the breakup only put me deeper into a funk, he wrote.

Along came this beautiful woman by chance, who lit up my world and brought me back to life.

Im very grateful for my amazing friends, children and this amazing woman for making me a better person and father. #reallife.

Jim never mentions Meghan by name.

But anyone who has followed these two for any period of time is well aware of who Jim is talking about and even why.

The Real Housewives of Orange County alum made headlines in January when she told the world that the former athlete was dating OConnor, her and Jims one-time sexual partner.

He was spotted vacationing in Cabo San Lucas with the real estate agent at the time.

Jim then confirmed his romance with OConnor in April.

Quarantined workout partner, he captioned a selfie with his girlfriend amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the Comments section of his Instagram page, one of Jims followers took issue with Jim saying he and OConnor two met by chance, writing,

Shes the threesome girl ya know the 3some u asked ur wife to take part in while married who happened to be your wives friend how is this by chance!!???

Thats where you have it wrong, Jim said in response, but didnt elaborate further.

Meghan, meanwhile, is dating dating Christian Schauf, whom she met in March.

She revealed in a blog post earlier this month that she connected with the businessman on a dating app.

[We] did the whole quarantine dating thing with lots of FaceTiming but I never thought it would go anywhere since he lives in Utah and I live in St. Louis and work in Los Angeles but what the hell, it was quarantine and I wasnt physically seeing anyone anyway until we did, she wrote on June 17.

After 2 COVID-free tests and much vetting through a close mutual friend, Nancy Anderson, we had the most unusual first date IRL: a masked airport pickup.

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Beauty YouTuber Susan Yara reveals brand she's promoted for months is actually hers - News Lagoon

HERBALIFE NUTRITION is all about giving consumers choice: their meal replacement shakes come in a variety of flavours, and they even have vegetarian, kosher, and soy-free versions of their popular meal replacement shake. The company now offers a vegan protein shake in select markets.

With forty years experience providing science-driven creations (that happen to be taste-bud approved, too), Herbalife is a leading force in the world of nutrition and proud to share its Tri Blend Select product.

Why vegan? Herbalife prides itself on providing customers with options. Nearly 5 million of the companys protein shakes are consumed every day, pointing toward a steady demand for tasty and health-conscious products.

Herbalifes Tri Blend Select is another opportunity to provide customers with a variety of healthy options. Consumer practices are shifting. More and more shoppers want clean labels products with ethical manufacturing processes and animal welfare in mind.

While veganism is on the rise, many people still correlate vegan food with poor taste or quality.

Not Herbalifes Tri Blend Select.

Its what the nutrition company likes to call uncompromising. Each ingredient is sourced from generational farmers and producers that have a proven track record for quality. These farming communities have been around for years and years, treating their services as a way of life. Expert knowledge, quality first, and environmentally friendly processes. They understand and appreciate local habitats. Their agricultural work doesnt take precedence it coexists with plants and animals, yielding sustainable growth, as well as the organic and delicious ingredients that make up Tri Blend Select.

Herbalifes mission in creating Tri Blend Select has always been people-focused: the right people creating the right drink for the right consumers those who enjoy a health-conscious, vegan-friendly protein shake.

What separates Tri Blend Select from other vegan protein shakes is not only its attention to taste, but also the carefully calculated blend of Herbalife ingredients that make it so pure.

First, of course, is the companys commitment to sourcing organic and wholefood ingredients. Tri Blend Selects formula has been designed to increase fiber and protein intake while still providing other essential vitamins and minerals.

Then theres the tri of the blend: pea, quinoa, and flaxseed.

Did you know? Pea proteins are friends of the digestion system and dont pose as much of an allergy risk as soy or dairy. Herbalife Nutrition sources its pea proteins from France, which acts as a sort of Mecca of pea agriculture. Seriously, theyve been grown there for hundreds of years!

As for flaxseed, its another pal of the digestive system. You may have used it before to cure an upset stomach, but its also high in a heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid.

Mix in its protein, fiber, and phosphorous for bone strength, and its impossible to deny the healthy punch that flaxseed packs. Herbalifes product comes from Canada, which, due to its northern climate, helps strengthen the alpha-linolenic acid and iodine content.

And last but not least, theres quinoa. Non-vegans (or recent converts) tend to be most familiar with this incredibly healthy ingredient. Quinoa comes loaded with protein, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats.

Herbalifes quinoa is sourced from Colombia, a country well-versed in its cultivation. Also worth mentioningquinoa is gluten-free yet another advantage pending diet restrictions.

Pea, flaxseed, and quinoa make up the main base of Tri Blend Select. In fact, pea accounts for about 50 per cent of the formula, flaxseed roughly 11 per cent, and quinoa approximately 5 per cent.

In addition to pea, flaxseed, and quinoa, Tri Blend Select incorporates organic rice fibre, organic coconut blossom nectar powder, rice protein isolate, inulin (chicory), gluten-free oat fibre, natural flavourings, sweetener (steviol glycosides), and acerola cherry extract.

The banana flavour in particular is high in protein and low in sugar, without jeopardising taste. Each serving offers 20g of protein, along with 6g of fibre, as well as Vitamin C and 7 other key minerals.

While Tri Blend Select is most commonly consumed as a meal replacement shake, it has a variety of usage at any point in the day. Consider it a post-workout recovery drink or protein shake to accompany your meal or even as a mix for overnight oats. Stir it up with oats, seeds, berries, and yogurt the night before and wake up to a nutritious drink.

Tri Blend Select is also well suited for baking. Herbalifes high-quality ingredients lend themselves to being baked, whether thats as a crunch bar, protein ball, or some other delicious recipe.

Herbalife Nutrition makes products for anyone and everyone looking to live a more healthy lifestyle. However, not all products can be applied to a strict vegan diet. If veganism is of interest, its important to understand what it is and the benefits of following the demands of the lifestyle.

Not only does veganism shift ones eating to a plant-based diet, but it also removes dairy products, eggs, and honey. While a vegan diet can prove quite healthy (more on this below), theres also a moral force behind the plan.

Those who practice veganism do so to exclude the exploitation and cruelty of animals, be it for food, clothing, or other products.

From a health standpoint, plant-based diets offer much value. They shift focus to very specific food groups: fruits and vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with nutrients, despite their low-calorie count. So, consumers get a lot more bang for their buck.

Vegan diets often have less saturated fats and cholesterol, which results in less risk of heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and various cancers. Plus, theres the added humanistic value of having a social impact.

A challenge with veganism can be finding enough good protein every day. Protein is essential to a healthy human body, especially with a rigorous exercise regimen since protein is necessary to help restore and build muscle.

Dietary proteins are made up of building blocks called amino acids. There are 21 amino acids in various foods, with 9 deemed essential because theyre acids that the body doesnt produce.

Except for soybeans, the majority of plant-based foods lack at least one of the essential amino acids.

The answer? Not only a variety of plant-based foods, but protein shakes. Using vegan protein powder is a great way to hit daily protein goals without consuming a large amount of calories. Herbalifes Tri Blend Select is intended to help consumers do just that.

The need for more vegan-friendly shakes that dont make consumers scrunch their noses when drinking isnt going away. Think back to the conscientious consumeras people buy more stock in their own health routines, more options are beneficial.

Above all else, Herbalife Nutrition is committed to creating healthy products that work for a diverse community of people. The company employs over 300 scientists whose work begins with Herbalifes ingredients. Every product goes through rigorous testing to ensure quality and to comply with government regulations in the 94 countries they operate in.

Diet is a ubiquitous term thats often misused. A lot of focus seems to be put on the lose side of a diet, when, in reality, your diet can be much more generalised. What are you eating? How? When?

Dieting isnt just about losing weight. Its about finding a healthy nutritional balance and developing strong goals that are both realistic and measurable.

Herbalifes nutritional philosophy rests upon three pillars:

1. Balanced nutrition

2. Healthy, active lifestyle

3. Personalised programming

In crafting its products, the Herbalife Nutrition team looks to create opportunities for consumers to engage in a healthy lifestyle that is driven by balanced nutrition. Whether its Herbalifes new Tri Blend Select for practicing vegans, or its flagship product like the Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix, there is a common theme of high-quality and high-priority.

That priority is helping people live healthier lives by giving them better choices. In todays world of options (both good and bad), health is something that demands attention. Herbalife remains committed to providing its large consumer base with products that adapt to shifting demand and emerging trends.

This commitment led to the creation of Tri Blend Select. As people explore their health options and adopt different diets, Herbalife Nutrition plans to be there every step of the way, utilising its talented team of scientists and dieticians to create products that help people live their best lives.

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