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I'm Kaitlyn Aprile (@kaiitgoesketo), from Long Island, New York. After being told by doctors that I was at risk for diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure, I decided enough was enough and started the keto diet. I lost 75 pounds in the process.

When I was only 18 years old, it felt like my body was already giving up on me. My doctor had just given me a reality check, and things didn't look good. She informed me of how much weight I'd gained since I last saw her and said I was at high risk for diabetes. I was already dealing with hypothyroidism, so the thought of adding another health condition to my plate was not ideal.

The doctor went on to discuss my blood work. She showed me how off my levels were, how much my weight was affecting my body and ran down the list of things I was currently at risk of, including heart disease and high blood pressure.

A couple of Mondays later, something in me changed. I woke up and I just felt...different. I felt this sensation that I wanted to be better. I decided I'd lose 60 pounds and I was going to do everything possible to achieve this.

I went downstairs and threw away everything in my kitchenfrom the Oreos to the Pure Leaf Lemon Iced Tea to all the other snacks I was binge eating and had hidden from my family. I found the only pair of yoga pants that fit me at the time with my usual oversized 3XL sweatshirt and I went for a walk.

In that very moment, I changed my life forever, without even knowing it yet.

The hardest thing I had to learn was proper nutrition. Before my weight-loss journey, I lived to eat. I let my binge eating take over practically my whole life. I constantly worried about my next meal and let it control how I felt and how I treated others. But not anymore. Now I eat to liveand that started with my decision to try the keto diet.

I'd always heard about keto but was intimidated by it and didn't know where to start. After doing *tons* of research, I finally decided to give it a try. My first week on keto, I made my Instagram page and started following dozens of keto pages for recipes and tips.

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As I got more comfortable, I started experimenting with different foods you can eat on keto. Between Instagram and Pinterest, I had plenty of meal inspiration and recipe ideas. That's one thing I'd recommend to others who want to try keto: Make it fun for yourself and look for recipes that not only meet the keto rules but that also sound tasty to you.

There are endless recipe options online and great keto guides and web sources for inspiration. And if meal prepping for your diet is stressing you out, you're on the wrong diet.

In the beginning of my journey, I was horrified by the gym. Walking into any facility made me super self-conscious and feel like all eyes were on me (even though no one was actually looking). So I started walking at night and anytime I had free timebefore work, after work, during breaks, anytime I could get up and move.

Fast forward a month into my journey when I decided to finally give in and join a gym. I started going at least four to five times per week, focusing strictly on cardio. I would run as much as I could and walk on an incline with my asthma inhaler right by my side (just in case!).

To my surprise, I fell in love with the gym. I was in control of my body for the first time in my life. And I started going to the gym every day, sometimes even twice a day depending on my schedule. It's been seven months since I started my weight loss journey and I've already lost 75 pounds. Now I'm incorporating weight lifting into my workout routines, since I'm focusing on toning and gaining muscle (yay!).

When I first started my weight loss journey, whenever I went to the gym or had any time to myself, I took pictures of everything. From mirror pics, selfies, and even making my boyfriend take progress photos of me in a sports bra and underwear.

I wanted to be able to look back at these photos in a few months and feel good about myself. And I can honestly say that I do. When I look at old pictures and videos of my body, I'm reminded of my progress. It really keeps me motivated.

Everyone has their own way of losing weight. Whether you're on keto, Weight Watchers, Atkins, you calorie count, or you just stay mindful of what you're eating, give your body time to do its thing. And don't get bogged down by the fast #transformations you see on Instagram and social media. Take your time and do the best you can.

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Intermittent fasting is a popular weight loss diet which is loaded with amazing health benefits other than weight loss. When you consume fewer calories you lose weight. Intermittent fasting also reduces your calorie consumption along with time management. It is a quite popular diet which involves a cycle of fasting and eating. Intermittent fasting makes you follow a protocol that helps you fast in the proper way. Intermittent fasting has been widely used for weight loss. Following this diet is associated with more health benefits. A recent study has highlighted that intermittent fasting may lead to a longer and healthier life.

Intermittent fasting may sound like another diet fad but researchers have conclusively found that the practice of routinely not eating and drinking for short periods of time resulted in longer life in heart patients.

"It's another example of how we're finding that regular fasting can lead to better health outcomes and longer lives," said Benjamin Horne, principal investigator of the study.

Fasting affects a person's levels of hemoglobin, red blood cell count, human growth hormone, and lowers sodium and bicarbonate levels, while also activating ketosis and autophagy - all factors that lead to better heart health and specifically reduce risk of heart failure and coronary heart disease.

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Type-2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes which is affecting a huge population. Intermittent fasting has shown improvement in insulin resistance which lowers the risk of type-2 diabetes.

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Many studies have shown that intermittent fasting can help in naturally fighting inflammation. Inflammation is a part of many health conditions. Intermittent fasting also helps in reducing oxidative stress.

As per the study mentioned above, intermittent fasting can help in reducing the risk of heart diseases and it can help you promote a healthy heart. It controls various risk factors which can lead to heart diseases like high blood pressure, bad cholesterol levels, inflammation and many more.

Studies have shown that intermittent fasting can help in boosting brain health. It also reduces the risk of Alzheimer's.

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Fasting is not for everyone. Researchers cautioned that pregnant and lactating women should not fast, as well as young children and frail older adults. People diagnosed with chronic diseases - especially those who take medications for diabetes, blood pressure, or heart disease - should not fast unless under the close care and supervision of a physician.

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Weight loss diet must include foods that can keep you full for longer without adding too many calories. One such option is fruits. Most fruits are loaded with fibre which can keep you full for longer. The best part of adding fruits to your weight loss diet is that it will provide you multiple nutrients at the same time. Most weight-loss diets are deprived of nutrition as they involve less calories which hardly involve all the nutrients in the right quantity. Fruits are loaded with multiple nutrients which makes them one of the healthiest options for a weight loss diet. This winter season you can stick to your weight loss plan with winter fruits. Here's how fruits can help you lose weight and best winter fruits you can choose which can help you lose weight.

Chief Nutritionist Soumita Biswas explained, "Fruits are fully loaded with fibre. Fruits need extensive chewing while eating hence automatically reduces calorie intake, gives satiety which leads to weight loss. Fruit contains a large amount of important nutrients including vitamins, minerals and various antioxidants and plant compounds which act as a positive catalyst for weight reduction. The skin of fruits is usually very rich in antioxidants and fibre. There are studies shown that eating fruit with vegetables is associated with a 46% lower risk of diabetes in women, but there is no evident result for men. Drinking fruit juice has can lead to weight gain and obesity. It is always recommended to eat whole fruit which is low in calories and a good source of fibre, but the same is not applicable to fruit juice."

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Winter season brings many seasonal fruits which can aid in weight loss. Some of the best fruits which you can choose for your weight loss diet this winter season.

1. Oranges

2. Avocado

3. Guava

4. Grapes

5. Cheeku

6. Apples

7. Pomegranate

8. Kiwi

9. Anjeer

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These fruits are loaded with fibre which will keep you full for longer and support smooth digestion as well. Adding these fruits will not add many calories to your diet as well. Along with these, you will also receive multiple nutrients at the same time. Along with your regular exercise routine, you can add these winter fruits to your weight loss diet and get desired results.

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(Soumita Biswas, Chief Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital)

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A Double Chin aka submental fat is those extra layers of fat that develop beneath your chin. You dont necessarily have to be overweight or obese to have a double chin, it can be due to several factors including your age, diet, lifestyle habits as well as genetics. If you are someone whos bothered about the extra flab beneath your chin, try out these simple ways to get rid of it quickly.

Simple exercises:

Diet tips:

If your double chin is because you are overweight or obese, losing weight can help get rid of it. Here are some tips for healthy eating:

Lifestyle modifications:

If your double chin is due to genetic factors, you could consider surgical options including lipolysis (heat from a laser to melt away fat and contour your skin) and mesotherapy (small amounts of fat-dissolving compounds delivered through injections).

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When it comes to losing weight and becoming healthier, there are a few things that you need to know. In this article were going to point out some of the most important details that not many people know about, so if you are currently struggling to become a better version of yourself, or you are simply interested in hearing what we have to say, make sure to read until the end. Lets take a look.

There are so many myths cruising around the internet that make people believe in things that are completely unreal and not helpful in any way. Losing or gaining weight are two very simple processes that require just the slightest attention and dedication from you. Heres how it works.

If you want to gain weight, you need to eat in a caloric surplus. What does that mean? Well, each one of us has a certain caloric limit that we need to fill in order to maintain our current weight. This obviously increases the more we weigh, or decreases the less we weigh. If you require 2500 calories in order to maintain your current weight, youll need to eat 2501 in order to gain weight.

Of course, this would be very slow, so you could eat 2900 or 3100 if you want to gain weight faster. Now, do the exact same thing but with eating less, and youre putting your body in a caloric deficit, meaning you will now lose weight instead of gaining weight. Its that simple.

As for the food that you are supposed to eat, you can eat almost anything and still gain or lose weight. Its all about tracking the calories. You can eat the healthiest food in the world and still gain weight, or you could eat pancakes all day long and still lose weight, if you are slightly in the caloric deficit field.

Now, if you really want some amazing results, as well as becoming healthier than you ever were, you should combine exercise with your healthy meals. Feel free to click here to learn more.

Exercising burns calories on its own, which means that if you are eating in a caloric deficit and exercising, you will lose weight really fast. This is very useful if you want to lose quite a few pounds in a short period.

Exercise is not only important for losing weight, it is required if you want to be healthy and fit for the rest of your life. Now, there are a few choices you have to make when choosing the type of physical activity that you want to do.

If you really just want to lose weight and nothing more, you need to start doing activities that are cardio-vascular. If you want to lose weight but also shape your body and maybe gain some muscles to look even fitter, you can try weight-lifting or CrossFit. As long as you are exercising and eating healthy, youre definitely going to reach your goals, its just a matter of time.

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At the time I felt that Alberto had my best interests as an athlete in mind and I had no reason not to trust him. My perspective changed after leaving the Oregon Project.

By Tara WellingNovember 18, 2019

Two weeks ago, high performance coach/elite meet director Jonathan Marcus reached out to LetsRun.com to share his experiences with Alberto Salazar and the Nike Oregon Project. During the process of fact-checking that story, we contacted Tara Welling, who ran for the Oregon Project from 2012-14 (and later Marcus), who said she preferred to tell her story in her own words.

Throughout college, I dealt with an eating disorder, but it never spiraled out of control until the summer/fall of 2012, my first year with the Oregon Project. I was 23 years old and going through a tough personal time with my mom being diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time. She lived alone and I felt a sense of guilt that I should not be leaving the country to follow my running dreams with the Oregon Project. I joined the group in Europe as they prepared for the Olympic Games. I was the only female and didnt feel like I had anyone I could really open up with and talk to.

Tension was high and I wanted to be a great runner, but also wanted to be home with my family during this difficult time. When I joined the Oregon Project, I was 5-foot-4 and weighed around 100 lbs. During our time in Font Romeu and London, I dropped to around 88 lbs, stemming from my levels of stress and depression.

Alberto never weighed me during this time, but my weight loss was very apparent. I later learned that a teammate brought it up to Alberto during our time in Font Romeu. It wasnt until after the Olympics that Alberto first talked to me about it. He said that he would get me all the help I needed.

Welling (right, then Tara Erdmann) with Jordan Hasay and Shalane Flanagan at USAs in 2013

Alberto set weight goals for me: first 95 lbs, then 98 lbs, and I would be allowed to race the USATF 5k and 10k road champs that fall if I hit those numbers. Alberto was very concerned about my weight and took me to the store to get high-calorie, nutrient-dense foods that would fuel me for my runs and help me gain healthy weight. I was told that when we got back to the States, he would help me get connected with a nutritionist, therapist, and doctors to keep me on track and help me get healthy, and I did eventually meet with a nutritionist and a therapist.

What hasnt been made public yet is that my visit to Dr. [Jeffrey] Brown, in September 2012, was related to this process of helping me get healthy, including numerous tests that were done. Initially, this was something very difficult for me to share with USADA [during their investigation of Salazar and Dr. Brown] as it required reopening wounds which are still challenging for me to talk about. Until the USADA investigation, these details are something I hadnt talked to anyone else about, outside of my parents and Alberto.

I ended up racing the 5k & 10k champs that fall and eventually found a steady weight. A little while later I was up to ~105 lbs and had been following my lifting program per our strength coach Dave McHenry and Alberto. I was then told my arms were getting too muscular and I needed to lose a few pounds. I stopped lifting heavier weights on my upper body and was limited to only bodyweight exercises so I didnt have to carry extra weight.

Alberto constantly said I should look like Kara Goucher and Genzebe Dibaba. He also said I should be 100 lbs with a low body fat percentage, but muscular. It was confusing and I found it mentally difficult when I had to lose weight and look like other runners when I was not them. It was a constant comparison battle. I was often weighed with the underwater scale and had body measurements done via skinfold measurement. I was never weighed publicly or in front of teammates, but Alberto was always present.

In summary, I felt like weight was certainly a focus and embedded into the training process. I did witness Alberto weighing other athletes and criticizing their weight (both men and women). For me, it wasnt always less is better in terms of weight. I had a target weight that Alberto felt was healthy but also ideal for performance and he wanted to do everything to help ensure I was at that (which was 100 pounds in his mind).

I do wish things would have been different. I wish I sought more advice apart from the doctors and therapists that Alberto had available. At the time, I felt like I didnt have a choice and I had to prove to him that I was getting healthy and gaining weight. I didnt feel like I had much of a say and it was a do-as-youre-told type of culture. But at the time, I felt that Alberto had my best interests as an athlete in mind, and I had no reason not to trust him.

I left the Oregon Project in the winter of 2014. By that point, I was solely working with [NOP assistant]Pete Julian as I felt he better understood how I responded to training. I was told that if I wanted to remain with the Oregon Project, I had to win the USATF Club Cross Country Championships in December 2014 and prove that I could compete at a high level. I placed second that year in Bethlehem, Pa., and I was not re-signed.

After leaving the Oregon Project, I later found the fun in training again and somewhat let go of an ideal race weight. I lowered my PRs in the 1500, 3k, 5k, 10k, andwon two national road titles (15k and half marathon) before competing at the Olympic Trials in the 5k and 10k in 2016. Id be lying if I said I was 100% recovered from my eating disorder and tendencies, but Ive found ways to manage it much better.

My contract with Skechers Performance expired at the beginning of this year, and they chose not to renew it. I gave birth in January to our baby girl and since enjoyed being a new mom as I slowly get back into running, but not necessarily back to a professional/elite level yet.

Editors note: Wellings husband, whom she met after her time with the Oregon Project, is currently employed by Nike. He works in Analytics, a department unrelated to Sports Marketing or Nike Running.

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Alberto Salazar was given an opportunity to respond to the claims made in this article. Here is his statement:

As I have stated in my prior statements, any discussion of weight that I had with my athletes was in the context of my attempting, as their endurance coach, to help the teams runners, both women and men, understand the impact runner weight has on performance of elite runners. At no time did I encourage athletes to maintain an unhealthy weight. I take very seriously that athletic performance and good health and well-being go hand-in-hand. It thus was my foremost goal as a coach to promote athletic performance in a manner that supported the good health and well-being of all my athletes.

For this reason, throughout my career as a coach, I routinely referred athletes to medical doctors who could provide advice on a wide range of medical issues, including their general health. Further, I have always ensured that my athletes, both women and men, have available to them resources, such as dietitians, nutritionists and others, to help them achieve or maintain any target training weight or performance weight in a healthy and appropriate manner. Tara Welling was no different in this regard.

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Everybody wants to be fit and away from health hazards. And, getting into a perfect shape is necessary to be healthy. That is the reason most of the people can be seen sweating in the gym and on the running tracks. While doing a workout is one of the most effective ways to be active and shed those extra kilos, you can lose weight without spending a huge amount of money on expensive gears and getting gym memberships. To get the desired result, all you need to do is to be disciplined in your lifestyle choices and daily routine, have a perspective and focused attitude towards reaching the weight loss goal. Here we tell you what else you need to do to get a perfect body.

You must have heard the common saying, An apple a day keeps the doctor away. So, you just need to replace your unhealthy snacks with apples. You can also opt for avocado. These fruits are known to have low glycemic index. Also, they are low in calories and therefore considered as good options to have. Apples and avocados are rich in fiber that can keep you satiated for long and prevent you from overeating. Even if you are struggling with low metabolism, avocados and apples are perfect for you.

A heavy breakfast is needed to kick start your metabolism and produce enough energy to sustain yourself till the night. Having a heavy breakfast also helps you keep your calorie intake under check. Additionally, it can keep your body and brain functions optimum.

Consuming a moderate amount of coffee everyday can help you lose weight effectively. It can boost your metabolism and help in fat burning. Coffee also helps in reducing stress which is a known factor leading to weight gain. But do not go for excess coffee. It can be debilitating.

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A study that was published in the journalJAMA, suggests that children who eat a lot of gluten-heavy foods could develop intolerance to gluten. This is crucial during the five years of their life as it can increase their likelihood of having celiac disease, which is a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine.

Experts say that higher gluten intake is associated with a 6.1% increased risk of celiac disease autoimmunity, a 7.2% increased risk of the celiac disease per each additional gram of gluten per day, and immunological response to gluten, according to study.

The researcher of this study evaluated more than 6,600 newborns in the United States, Germany, Finland, and Sweden. These babies were born between 2004 to 2010. All of the children carried a genotype linked with Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease. The authors of the study recorded the gluten intake of the kids every few months until they reached the age of 5, and they compared the levels to reference amounts of gluten intake in children with noType 1 diabetesand celiac disease.

According to the author of the study, Carin Andren Aronsson, a study manager at the Unit for Diabetes and Celiac Disease at Lund University in Sweden, that over the time that they did their study, 1,216 of the children, or nearly 20% of them, had developed celiac disease autoimmunity, the first sign of the body's negative response to protein. Another 450 participants were diagnosed with celiac disease, about 7% of the participants. Most of the diagnoses occurred between the ages of two and three, according to research.

Celiac disease affects millions of people all over the world

Those who are diagnosed with celiac disease, eating gluten can damage the lining of the small intestine, and it can prevent nutrient absorption. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people all over the world, and more than 2 million people might not even know that they have the disease, according to theCeliac Disease Foundation.

Gluten intake is considered as one of the factors in developing celiac disease. However, according to the study that as published in JAMA, the quantity of gluten intake plays a major role as well.

Impact of gluten-free foods for health

Nowadays, gluten-free foods are becoming popular, even for those without a gluten intolerance. Since the 1940s, the diet has been made as a way to reduce bloating and lose weight, though nutritionists today do not necessarily support those claims. When dieters ask their patients to cut out gluten, they sometimes risk nutritional problems. The gluten-free product replaces glutenous ingredients with things like white rice flour and tapioca, which often contain higher amounts of sugar, calories, and fat than gluten, according to dietitian Julie Stefanski.

Gluten products can also be fortified with vitamins and iron, and they can be high in fiber, so eliminating the source of those nutrients could cause digestive problems for those without celiac disease. Removing gluten from your diet is the only way to manage celiac disease, according to theUniversity of Chicago's Celiac Disease Center.

They recommend that parents of young children with the gene reduce their level of gluten intake to prevent the onset of the disease. They also reminded the public that there is no known safe limit for gluten for children who carry the genotype for celiac disease.

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Fermented foods have become very popular, thanks to claims about their nutritional properties and reported health benefits, such as improving digestion, boosting immunity and even helping people lose weight. Manal Mohammed, University of Westminster

Some of the most popular fermented foods include kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, tempeh, natto, miso, kimchi and sourdough bread.

But though these fermented foods might offer us many health perks, most people arent aware that they might not work for everyone. For some people, fermented foods might cause serious health issues.

Fermented foods are loaded with microorganisms, such as live bacteria and yeast (known as probiotics). However, not all microorganisms are bad. Many, like probiotics, are harmless and are even beneficial to us.

During the process of fermentation, probiotics convert carbohydrates (starch and sugar) into alcohol and/or acids. These act as a natural preservative and give fermented foods their distinctive zest and flavour.

Many factors affect fermentation, including the type of probiotic, the primary metabolites these microbes produce (such as lactic acid, or certain amino acids), and the food undergoing fermentation.

For example, probiotic yogurt is produced by fermenting milk, most commonly with lactic acid bacteria that produce lactic acid.

Fermented foods contain high amounts of probiotics, which are generally considered safe for the majority of people. In fact, theyve been shown to have anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and anti-atherosclerotic activity.

However, some people might experience severe side effects after consuming fermented foods, such as:

The most common reaction to fermented foods is a temporary increase in gas and bloating. This is the result of excess gas being produced after probiotics kill harmful gut bacteria and fungi. Probiotics secrete antimicrobial peptides that kill harmful pathogenic organisms like Salmonella and E. Coli.

A recent study showed this antimicrobial effect of probiotic Lactobacilli strains found in commercial yogurt. Although bloating after eating probiotics seems to be a good sign that the harmful bacteria are being removed from the gut, some people might experience severe bloating, which can be very painful.

Drinking too much kombucha can also lead to excess sugar and calorie intake, which may also lead to bloating and gas.

Fermented foods rich in probiotics including yogurt, sauerkraut and kimchi naturally contain biogenic amines produced [during fermentation]. Amines are created by certain bacteria to break down the amino acids in fermented foods. The most common ones found in probiotic-rich foods include histamine and tyramine.

Some people are sensitive to histamine and other amines, and may experience headaches after eating fermented foods. Because amines stimulate the central nervous system, they can increase or decrease blood flow, which can trigger headaches and migraines.

One study found that low-histamine diets reduced headaches in 75 per cent of participants. Taking a probiotic supplement might be therefore preferred.

Histamine is plentiful in fermented foods. For most, our bodys specific enzymes will naturally digest them. However, some people dont produce enough of these enzymes. This means histamine wont be digested and will instead be absorbed into the bloodstream.

This can cause a range of histamine intolerance symptoms. The most common are itching, headaches or migraines, runny nose (rhinitis), eye redness, fatigue, hives and digestive symptoms include diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.

However, histamine intolerance can also cause more severe symptoms, including asthma, low blood pressure, irregular heart rate, circulatory collapse, sudden psychological changes (such as anxiety, aggressiveness, dizziness and lack of concentration) and sleep disorders.

While most fermented foods are safe, its still possible for them to get contaminated with bacteria that can cause illness. In 2012, there was an outbreak of 89 cases of Salmonella in the US because of unpasteurised tempeh.

Two large outbreaks of Escherichia coli, were reported in South Korean schools in 2013 and 2014. They were associated with eating contaminated fermented vegetable kimchi.

In most cases, probiotics found in fermented milk products such as cheese, yogurt and buttermilk can effectively prevent the growth of certain bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcal enterotoxins which can cause food poisoning. But in some cases probiotics fail and bacteria can actually secrete toxins, so the product may be hazardous.

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Despite being marketed as a health drink, some kombucha brands can have half as much as alcohol as a beer, prompting calls for changes to labelling and safety information.

Probiotics are generally safe for the vast majority of people. However, in rare cases, they can cause infection especially in people who have a compromised immune system.

A London study reported the first case of a 65-year-old diabetic patient whose liver abscess had been caused by probiotic consumption. Susceptible patients, such as those with compromised immunity, should be advised against consuming too many probiotics.

Treatment with probiotics can cause serious infections, such as pneumonia in vulnerable people and systemic infections, including sepsis and endocarditis.

Probiotic bacteria can carry genes that confer resistance to antibiotics. These antibiotic resistance genes may pass to other bacteria found in the food chain and gastrointestinal tract via horizontal gene transfer.

The most common antibiotic resistance genes carried by fermented foods are against erythromycin and tetracycline, which are used to treat respiratory infections and some sexually transmitted diseases.

Researchers found resistant probiotic strains in commercially available dietary supplements, which could mean resistance to several common types of antibiotics used to treat serious bacterial infections.

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Research has also found six probiotic Bacillus strains found in food products (including kimchi, yogurt and olives) are also resistant to several antibiotics.

And, a recent Malaysian study showed probiotic Lactobacilli bacteria in kefir carry resistance to numerous antibiotics, including ampicillin, penicillin and tetracycline. These are used to treat serious human diseases including bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhoea, and meningitis.

Another study also showed lactic acid bacteria found in Turkish dairy products were resistant mainly to vancomycin antibiotic, which is the drug of choice for treatment of MRSA infection.

While there are a wide variety of health benefits that can happen from consuming fermented foods, these may not work for everyone. While most people will be fine eating fermented foods, for some they could cause serious health problems.

Manal Mohammed, Lecturer, Medical Microbiology, University of Westminster

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

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What is ketosisThe keto diet has become one of the most followed diet fads, and the discipline is being adopted by more and more people with the passing of each day. The notion that it quickens the process of weight loss seems to have resonated well in the minds of people, and results do seem to show a positive impact. The keto diet is based on the state of ketosis, which is a metabolic state wherein the body converts fat reserves into energy instead of carbohydrates, thus burning fat more efficiently and at a faster rate.The keto dietThe ketogenic diet consists of foods in which 75% of the calories are derived from fats, 20% from protein, and 5% from carbohydrates. Since most of the calories are obtained from fats, the body will enter a state of ketosis and end up burning more calories. There are many kinds of food that are included in a keto diet, such as animal products like eggs and chicken, dairy products like cottage cheese, and fruits like avocado. Today, we will look at 5 vegetables that you must include as a part of your keto diet.BroccoliHalf a cup of broccoli has just 2 grams of net carbs, and a majority of the calories comes from protein and fats. It is loaded with nutrients and contains fiber, which helps you lose weight by keeping you full for longer.

CauliflowerWith just 1.5 grams of carbs in half a cup of cauliflower, it makes for an excellent low-carb addition to your keto diet. Moreover, it is rich in vitamin C and folic acid, so you get an extra boost of nutrients.

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Add these foods to your keto diet plan and stay healthy! - Times of India

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