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Over the years, apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy because of its various antimicrobial and antioxidant effects.

Lowering blood sugar levels and managing diabetes is one of its proven benefits.

Diabetes is a lifelong condition which causes a persons blood sugar levels to become too high, and if the condition is not controlled properly or left untreated, serious health complications can develop.

One of the most convincing applications of vinegar is helping treat type 2 diabetes.

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But people without diabetes could also benefit from keeping their blood sugar levels in check, as its been shown high blood sugar levels are a major cause of ageing and a number of chronic diseases.

While blood sugar levels can be controlled by eating healthily, research suggests vinegar can benefits blood sugar and insulin levels.

One small study suggested vinegar may improve insulin sensitive by 19 to 34 percent during a high carb meal and may significantly lower blood sugar an insulin response.

Another small study involving five healthy people showed vinegar reduced blood sugar by 31.4 percent after eating 50g of white bread.

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There have been a number of other studies in humans which have shown vinegar can improve insulin function and lower blood sugar levels after meals.

It should be noted if you have diabetes and are currently taking blood sugar lowering medications to always check with your healthcare provider before increasing your intake of any type of vinegar.

Another way apple cider vinegar could help you live longer is by improving your heart health.

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death across the globe, and there are several risk factors linked to the condition, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Being overweight or obese can lead to a number of serious and potentially life-threatening conditions, including coronary heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.

But several human studies show vinegar can increase feelings of fullness, leading a person to eat fewer calories and to lose weight.

In one study, taking vinegar along with a high carb meal led to increased feelings of fullness, causing participants to eat 200 to 275 fewer calories throughout the rest of the day.

The popular way to incorporate apple cider vinegar into your diet is by diluting it in water and to drink it as a beverage.

Common dosages range from one to two teaspoons, mixed in a large glass of water.

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The Sirtfood Diet was founded in 2016 by nutritionists Aidan Goggins and Glen Matten. It has since gained popularity thanks to celebrities like Adele, Pippa Middleton, and former pro boxer David Haye.

It's touted for rapid weight loss, claiming to help people lose seven pounds in seven days. Another one of the diet's distinguishing qualities is that it incorporates more indulgent foods like dark chocolate and red wine alongside traditional, healthier options like kale, strawberries, and other whole foods.

While the diet claims to set its participants on a quick path to weight loss, it also encourages intense calorie restriction. Here's what you should know about the Sirtfood Diet before trying it.

The Sirtfood Diet is built around natural compounds found in fruits and vegetables called polyphenols. Goggins and Matten claim some polyphenols mimic the effects of fasting and exercise by activating proteins in our bodies called sirtuins.

Also known as SIRTs, or silent information regulators, sirtuins play a role in how the body metabolizes sugar and stores fat, especially during periods of fasting or severe caloric restriction.

A 2016 study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences found they could potentially help treat obesity. However, the evidence is in the early stages and most of the research comes from animals or human cells rather than human experiments.

For the Sirtfood Diet, Goggins and Matten recommend eating a lot of foods that are rich in polyphenols in order to activate sirtuins in the body. They call these foods "sirtfoods" hence the diet's name.However, researchers are still learning exactly how polyphenols affect sirtuins in the body and whether or not it may actually aid weight loss.

"I could not find any scientific evidence that the Sirtfood Diet works through activation of the sirtuin proteins," says Ana Baylin, MD, an associate professor of nutritional sciences and epidemiology at the University of Michigan.

"The proposed foods definitely can activate the sirtuins, but that does not mean that if you lose weight it is exclusively because of that. You lose weight mostly because of caloric restriction in the beginning and because you are eating 'reasonably' healthy."

Common sirtfoods that the diet promotes include:

The plan's meals are all outlined in the Sirtfood Diet book. Some examples are shrimp stir fry with buckwheat noodles or strawberry buckwheat tabbouleh.

Followers of this diet plan can also expect to drink a lot of sirtfood-full juices that contain ingredients like kale, arugula, parsley, green apple, ginger, and matcha powder. Baylin points out the juice is just veggies and fruits. There's no harm in drinking that.

"But it's definitely not a good idea to substitute that for a meal," she says. Drinking only juice for a meal could cause a spike in blood sugar levels since juice has little to no insoluble fiber. The occasional blood sugar spike won't hurt, but over time if you have consistently high blood sugar levels it can lead to health complications like insulin resistance and prediabetes.

"On the other hand, it would be very healthy in the context of substitutions," Baylin says. Instead of drinking a sweetened beverage with added sugar like soda, opting for the juice would be a healthier choice.

Length: 7 days

Length: 14 days

In this phase, you'll have three sirtfood meals and one green juice each day. The focus is not on counting calories, but eating balanced, sensibly portioned meals. Dieters are expected to steadily lose weight.

After three weeks, when phase 2 has ended, the Sirtfood Diet creators suggest drinking a green juice each day and eating a sirtfood-rich diet to sustain weight loss.

As for exercise, the Sirtfood Diet book says eating sirtfoods isn't "a reason not to engage in exercise" and notes dieters should follow government recommendations of 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week.

The founders of the diet claim the tens of thousands of people who've tried the diet found it effective for rapid and sustained weight loss. Yet, Baylin says any diet that includes caloric restriction is always effective short term.

"You will definitely lose weight in the short term because you are consuming less calories," she says. And while she agrees you can lose fat if you combine the diet with exercise, you'll "most likely" lose water weight that will return after you stop following the diet.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends 1,600 to 2,400 calories a day for women and 2,000 to 3,000 a day for men. So you will lose weight on any diet that only allows 1,000 calories a day but that doesn't mean it's safe or healthy to do so.

"Whether you're eating 1,000 calories of tacos, 1,000 calories of kale, or 1,000 calories of snickerdoodles, you will lose weight at 1,000 calories," Adrienne Youdim, MD, director of the Center for Weight Loss and Nutrition in Beverly Hills, California, told Shape magazine.

But that level of restriction isn't easy. People magazine reporter Julie Mazziotta tried the first week of the diet and gave it a 9 out of 10 on the difficulty scale. By 1 p.m. on day one, she says she was "miserable and starving."

Apart from phase 1 not being nutritionally balanced or calorie-sufficient, Baylin says the diet's safe to follow. "There is nothing in the proposed foods that is harmful all those foods are perfectly healthy," she says.

But, "I would not recommend the first phase of strict caloric restriction," Baylin says. "However, most healthy adults should not have any problem following this diet."

Moreover, Baylin says people are encouraged to eat a plant-based diet in phase 2 and beyond, which is a healthy way to keep off pounds.

"The problem is that in the end, a diet is a diet," she says, "and if people do not embrace healthy eating as a new lifestyle but as a 'punishing' diet most likely they will never create the habit of eating healthy, and a little less, and they will regain the weight."

The jury's still out if there are any long-term effects of the diet, and there's no research on whether it could present complications with other health conditions.

However, dietitians caution that people with diabetes or other chronic conditions could face serious health risks on this diet. So, before trying a highly restrictive diet, like the Sirtfood Diet, it's always advised to consult a doctor first about potential risks you may face.

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Black people, and black women in particular, face considerable health challenges. Compared with their rates in other racial groups, chronic cardiovascular, inflammatory and metabolic risk factors have been found to be elevated in black women, even after controlling for behaviors such as smoking, physical exercise or dietary variables.

Black women have also been identified as the subgroup with the highest body mass index (BMI) in the U.S., with four out of five classified as either overweight or obese. Many doctors have claimed that black womens excess weight is the main cause of their poor health outcomes, often without fully testing or diagnosing them. While there has been a massive public health campaign urging fat people to eat right, eat less and lose weight, black women have been specifically targeted.

This heightened concern about their weight is not new; it reflects the racist stigmatization of black womens bodies. Nearly three centuries ago scientists studying race argued that African women were especially likely to reach dimensions that the typical European might scorn. The men of Africa were said to like their women robust, and the European press featured tales of cultural events loosely described as festivals intended to fatten African women to the desired, unwieldy size.

In the eyes of many medical practitioners in the late 19th century, black women were destined to die off along with the men of their race because of their presumed inability to control their animal appetiteseating, drinking and fornicating. These presumptions were not backed by scientific data but instead embodied the prevailing racial scientific logic at the time. Later, some doctors wanted to push black men to reform their aesthetic preferences. Valorizing voluptuousness in black women, these physicians claimed, validated their unhealthy diets, behaviors and figures.

Today the idea that weight is the main problem dogging black women builds on these historically racist ideas and ignores how interrelated social factors impact black womens health. It also perpetuates a misinformed and damaging message about weight and health. Indeed, social determinants have been shown to be more consequential to health than BMI or health behaviors.

Doctors often tell fat people that dietary control leading to weight loss is the solution to their health problems. But many studies show that the stigma associated with body weight, rather than the body weight itself, is responsible for some adverse health consequences blamed on obesity, including increased mortality risk. Regardless of income, black women consistently experience weightism in addition to sexism and racism. From workplace discrimination and poor service at restaurants to rude or objectifying commentary online, the stress of these life experiences contributes to higher rates of chronic mental and physical illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, depression and anxiety.

A 2018 opinion piece co-authored by psychologists, sociologists, and behavioral scientists in the journal BMC Medicine argued that bias against fat people is actually a larger driver of the so-called obesity epidemic than adiposity itself. A 2015 study in Psychological Science, among the many studies supporting this argument, found that people who reported experiencing weight discrimination had a 60 percent increased risk of dying, independent of BMI (and therefore regardless of body size). The underlying mechanisms explaining this relationship may reflect the direct and indirect effects of chronic social stress.

Additionally, living in racially segregated, high-poverty areas contributes to disease risk for black women. Low-income black neighborhoods are often disproportionately impacted by a lack of potable water and higher levels of environmental toxins and air pollution. These factors add to the risk for respiratory illnesses such as asthma and lung disease. They also increase the chance of serious complications from the novel coronavirus.

Further, these neighborhoods typically have a surfeit of fast-food chains and a dearth of grocery stores offering more nutritious food choices. Food insecurity, which is defined as the lack of access to safe, affordable and nutritious foods, has a strong association with chronic illness independent of BMI.

Simply blaming black womens health conditions on obesity ignores these critically important sociohistorical factors. It also leads to a prescription long since proved to be ineffective: weight loss. Despite relentless pressure from the public health establishment, a private weight-loss industry estimated at more than $72.7 billion annually in the U.S., and alarmingly high levels of body dissatisfaction, most individuals who attempt to lose weight are unable to maintain the loss over the long term and do not achieve improved health. This weight-focused paradigm fails to produce thinner or healthier bodies but succeeds in fostering weight stigma.

Chronic diseases such as diabetes or heart conditions are mislabeled lifestyle diseases, when behaviors are not the central problem. Difficult life circumstances cause disease. In other words, the predominant reason black women get sick is not because they eat the wrong things but because their lives are often stressful and their neighborhoods are often polluted.

The most effective and ethical approaches for improving health should aim to change the conditions of black womens lives: tackling racism, sexism and weightism and providing opportunity for individuals to thrive.

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Mama June: From Not to Hotstar Lauryn Pumpkin Shannon is the next family member to lose weight. Now, shes using her time on lockdown to get serious about her weight and shed those pounds. Clearly, shes off to a great start. Check out the photos below to see the slimmer version of Pumpkin.

Mama June: From Not to Hotstar Pumpkin Shannon is on a mission to lose weight and get healthy. Shes working hard to keep up her motivation and see it through. Now, summer is almost here and Pumpkin determined to be bathing suit ready. Of course, this year will be a bit different because of the Coronavirus.

However, that is not stopping Pumpkin from losing some weight and reaching her goals. Clearly, shes committed and is already seeing results which is the best motivation. No doubt, the Mama June: From Not to Hot personality is making the most of her time in quarantine.

Mama June: From Not to Hotceleb Pumpkin Shannon is kicking it into high gear while self-isolating at home. Now, shes bent on slimming down and losing weight in time for the warm weather. Also, Pumpkin is using a weight loss supplement and is also promoting it at the same time.

As the photo above shows, shes making progress. So, if she keeps this up shes sure to look fabulous in time for summer. Clearly, theres no better time to work on your body than when youre home all the time. So, by the time quarantine is over Pumpkin Shannon of Mama June: From Not to Hot may emerge a new woman.

Soon, Pumpkin Shannon may be the next one in the family on Mama June: From Not to Hot to undergo a major transformation. However, it doesnt look like shell be using surgery like other family members. Right now, she seems to have great success by curbing her cravings and exercising. So, there may be no need to go under the knife. Still, she may be unrecognizable by the time she is done.

Mama and Jennifer Lamb Thompson have already remade themselves. As well as her other sisters Jessica Shannon and Anna Cardwell. So, it looks like Pumpkin may be next. Who knows, maybe Alana Thompson (Honey Boo Boo) will hop on the bandwagon as well.Keep watchingMama June: From Not to Hot to keep up with the entire family.

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To be completely honest, when we first heard about this one, we were a little hesitant to Google "Snake Diet" for fear of what we'd find. Fortunately, this diet doesn't involve actually eating snakes, but instead, eating like a snake.

The Snake Diet encourages followers to eat as little as possible while drinking a salt-and-water concoction dubbed "snake juice."

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Without giving it all away, that's where the good news ends when it comes to this diet. If you've heard about this trending diet and have wondered if it's legit, here's what you need to know (hint: you'll most likely want to give it a hard pass).

Snake Diet?

The Snake Diet was created by "fasting coach" Cole Robinson, who has amassed a large social media following about 145,000 YouTube subscribers and more than 50,000 Facebook followers as of this writing. It's on these channels, as well as the website SnakeDiet.com, where Robinson promotes his "prolonged fasting focused lifestyle," which essentially means going as long as you can without eating that might mean eating once a day or once every couple of days.

"I promote fasts that aren't hours but days, weeks and months," he shouts (literally) in one of his YouTube videos.

During these periods, Robinson encourages followers to subsist solely on snake juice, which is made up of water, potassium chloride ("no salt"), baking soda, Himalayan pink salt and food-grade Epsom salts.

Robinson appeared on the TV show The Doctors, where he reported one of his clients lost 50 pounds in one month by eating just one meal a week, and still managed to practice martial arts every day. Other success stories on his site show a woman losing 100 pounds in five months and a man losing 25 pounds in just two months.

Aside from the weight-loss benefits, Robinson claims that the Snake Diet "melted a tumor down in two months" and cured his own herpes.

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Eat on the Snake Diet?

The Snake Diet protocol is simple. Stop eating, and drink only snake juice. Continue this as long as you can. When you have to eat, keep it to a tight one- to two-hour window. It's also suggested that you don't vary the types of foods you eat; try to eat the same foods during your refeeding window. (We said it was simple, not easy.)

The Snake Diet is similar to the OMAD Diet or the 16:8 Fast Diet in that you have a specific window of time that you eat. The theory behind this diet, though, is that the fasting period varies for each person. The more body fat you carry, the more excess energy you have to live off of (Robinson's words, not ours) and therefore, the longer you can go between meals.

to Avoid the Snake Diet

We don't recommend this diet for anyone. Here's why:

1. No Clinical Trials or Scientific Evidence

There is no credible, evidenced-based research to support this diet. When challenged about this, Robinson goes back to the anecdotal results he sees in the Snake Diet Facebook group. Anecdotal results are no replacement for scientific evidence for many reasons, not least of which being that there's no way to know if they're true.

It's been reported by other outlets that Robinson has no medical or nutrition background, and we were hard-pressed to find a bio or any credentials to give him any credibility. (He is a self-proclaimed fitness trainer).

2. Promotes Nutritional Deficiencies

If you were able to maintain this diet for an extended period of time, it would be an absolute miracle if you did not develop some sort of nutritional deficiency. It's virtually impossible to meet all of your needs eating one meal a day let alone once every few days or even once a week or longer.

3. Can Create a Food Obsession

This diet is not appropriate for anyone with disordered eating tendencies or a history of an eating disorder. In fact, this diet checks many of the symptoms defining disordered eating, as described by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, including:

You certainly can lose weight on this diet and that may motivate you temporarily, but this diet is not sustainable. Once you begin eating normally again, you'll gain the weight back, and maybe more than you started with.

But Are the Results on Instagram for Real?

Maybe, maybe not. But does it really matter? These are snapshots in time. Any diet can work in the short term.

What you don't see is the long-term effects of this diet. The pictures don't show this person one, two or even three years from now. They also don't show what's happening on the inside physically (let alone mentally) as these people subsist on just water, salt and minimal eating.

As we know, social media is a highlight reel. It doesn't show real life and what someone is truly going through or experiencing. Take everything you see with a grain of salt (no pun intended), especially when you're being sold a product.

Approach to Weight Loss

The Snake Diet is an extreme form of fasting. A healthier approach may be a less-stringent form of fasting, like the 16:8 fast diet. This type of intermittent fasting involves an eight-hour eating window and 16-hour fasting window each day.

There is a growing body of research supporting intermittent fasting, including the 16:8 fast, and you don't have to go to the extremes of eating just once a day or every few days. Research shows intermittent fasting supports weight loss, reduced inflammation and improved blood glucose control, among other potential benefits.

Intermittent fasting is not appropriate for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding or those who struggle with hypoglycemia, have a history of disordered eating or an eating disorder, are taking certain prescription or have a chronic condition. It's always best to talk to your doctor before starting any new diet plan to make sure it's a healthy approach for you.

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Warrior diet is a type of intermittent fasting that can help you to lose weight. Here is what you need to know about this weight loss plan.

Maintaining a healthy weight is an important part of being fit and keeping health issues at bay. The best way to shed extra kilos is by changing your lifestyle habits. Thats right, weight loss is a lifestyle change! You need to incorporate healthy habits to eliminate the bad ones to achieve your desired weight. While there are multiple ways you can so that, but one that has recently gained prominence is the Warrior diet.

Warrior diet was created by Ori Hofmekler in 2001. This diet requires you to eat very little for an extended period, and then eat as much food as youd like for 4 hours. It has been touted as an effective weight-loss method that helps improve energy levels and mental health. Yet, it is also criticised as much by health experts for being extreme and unnecessary.

Warrior diet is a type of intermittent fasting program that cycles 20-hour periods of little food intake with four-hour periods of overeating, with no specific target or limit. However, it is advised that one must not eat unhealthy or processed foods during the feeding period. The diet is based on the eating pattern of the ancientwarriors, who would eat very less during the day and feast at night.

The Rules

The warrior diet requires to follow an initial three phase plan to allow the body to use fat for energy.

1. In the initial phase, dieters are advised to eat hard-boiled eggs, raw fruit and veggies, cottage cheese, yoghurt and drink vegetable juices, coffee, tea and water. In the 4-hour window, salad dressed with oil and vinegar, whole-grain foods, some cheese and cooked veggies are allowed.

2. In the second phase, the same foods are consumed in the 20-hour window, but during the four-hour window, you can include animal protein, cooked veggies along with a handful of nuts.

3. In the third phase, you can cycle between periods of high carb and high protein intake within the four-hour period, with keeping the foods same for the 20-hour window.

Once you have completed the three phases, you can start from the beginning and stick to this pattern or you can simply follow the 20:4 timing and eat a healthy, high-protein diet. You must also incorporate some strength exercises for effective weight loss.

The Benefits

The founder of the diet admitted that this diet is based on his own observations and not science, but intermittent fasting is. In fact, several studies suggest that intermittent fasting could be beneficial for weight loss, keeping blood sugar and cholesterol levels in check. It might help improve brain health and slow down age-related cognitive decline.

The Downfalls

1. It can be extremely difficult for people to follow this strict diet as it restricts the time during which you can eat.

2. This diet is inappropriate for children, pregnant women, diabetics, athletes, people with eating disorders or those who are underweight.

3. It can lead to hormonal fluctuations, which may lead to insomnia, anxiety, and reproductive disturbance in women.

4. This diet promotes overeating for 4 hours, which can lead to eating disorders in some people.

Things to keep in mind if you follow this diet:

1. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

2. Eat healthy and nutritious food during the feeding (4-hour) window.

3. Avoid strenuous exercise if you feel tired.

4. You should binge on nuts to get instant energy after fasting.

5. Dont forget to keep your stress levels in check when trying to lose weight.

Note:

Warrior diet is a type of intermittent diet that can help you lose weight and improve brain health. It isnt necessary to follow this particular diet to lose weight. It is an extreme diet that can lead to some health issues. Do not go for this diet if you suffer from an eating disorder, diabetes or any other health issues. Always consult a doctor before making any dietary changes in your routine.

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Many of us look at the toned bodies of others and wish we had the same. But no matter how much we work out, or diet, it doesnt happen. However, now there is an answer to our woes. Resurge Capsules are weight loss supplements that work wonders for any adult who wants to lose weight.

However, people who have any underlying health problems, pregnant women, and children must not use it. Resurge Capsules do their work even if the person does not work out. All you have to do is stay off alcohol and junk food, including soft drinks and fried food.

One bottle of Resurge supplement has 120 tablets, and a user has to take four pills a day. It is better to take it along with your food. A bottle will last a month, and in the coming weeks, one can see the results.

Resurge pills reviews are very positive and using this supplement has many benefits as well. Firstly, the sleeping patterns of the user improves, and they enjoy better and relaxed sleep. Moreover, the capsules induce weight loss.

Resurge capsule deals with two main enemies of weight loss, cravings, and low metabolism. It contains natural ingredients that counter the hunger pangs.

If one is taking the resurge supplement, they are likely to lose weight in a few weeks from target areas even without working out. But it is advised they do some movement exercises like walking, running or jogging. It will improve the mental state of the user.

Resurge Supplement not only induces weight loss but also deals with weight-related problems like blood pressure, hormonal problems, anxiety, and stress. Taking four capsules a day can change the life of a person. Moreover, the supplement is FDA approved, which means it is beneficial as well as safe for your body.

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Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that can be brought under control if one commits to a healthy lifestyle. The primary threat posed by type 2 diabetes is high blood sugar levels and by adding this food type to your breakfast meal you will not only help to lower blood sugar but it will also help you to lose weight.

In a study published in BMC Nutrition Journal, the effects of avocados on glucose and insulin levels in overweight adults was analysed.

The study noted: Avocados are nutrient dense with properties that may favourably impact energy balance.

This study sought to evaluate if incorporating approximately one half of a Hass avocado will influence glucose and insulin response, and subsequent energy intake among overweight adults.

The study concluded that those who consumed an avocado and a decreased desire to eat throughout the day which impacts weight management and insulin resistance.

Medical News Today said: When a person has diabetes, the foods they eat each day can impact how they feel and how well they control their condition.

In general, people with diabetes should eat foods that help control blood sugar levels and that offer health benefits such as lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.

This is one of the best ways to keep diabetes under control, avoid complications, and lead the healthiest life possible and avocados offer all these benefits, and possibly more.

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By Airman 1st Class Joshua T. Crossman | 460th Space Wing

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. Its a small, yet ordinary office space tucked around the corner of a lobby. Its exactly how you would think a medical building would look, but in this office, there is a piece of equipment that looks similar to a space escape pod from a sci-fi movie. Despite its looks, its purpose has nothing to do with space.

The Body Composition Machine, or commonly referred to as the Bod Pod, is an instrument that helps determine total body fat percentage, lean muscle mass as well as resting metabolic rate and total energy expenditure of an individual.

Its state of the art, said Alan Muriera, 460th Medical Group health promotion manager. The Bod Pod results are around 99.5% accurate. It is tested and calibrated everyday. We check the seals, we check the airway valves, and we check the volume.

Muriera works in the Human Performance Center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., where he administers the Bod Pod examinations.

The Bod Pod is a computerized, egg-shaped chamber which uses the same whole-body measurement principle as underwater weighing, except it utilizes air to measure your total body fat. As air is pumped into the chamber, body mass is calculated by the amount of air your body displaces.

To use the Bod Pod, there are some criteria you have to follow.

You cant eat or exercise two hours prior to your analysis, said Muriera. The reason being, if you eat, your body is utilizing fat for energy to process the food, and if you exercise, your body utilizes fat to repair your torn muscles.

You are required to wear spandex as underwear and a swim cap, because hair and wearing cotton or other types of fabric will trap air, giving an inaccurate examination.

When people come here, they are either looking to lose weight, or to see muscle gain, said Muriera.

The Bod Pod is an opportunity for you to acquire baseline data prior to initiating a new workout or diet regimen. The analysis takes only five minutes to accomplish and is non-invasive.

Muriera explains, I also like to call it the Truth Booth, because Ive had people come in thinking they have 15% total body fat, and they are actually 26%.

This machine is accurate and produces results with a technologically advanced system that will show minute details.

It was definitely a humbling experience, said Chief Master Sgt. Robert Devall, 460th Space Wing command chief. I dont think Im in bad shape, but I wasnt quite where I wanted to be after seeing the results.

Chief Devall and Col. Devin Pepper, 460th Space Wing commander, visited the Bod Pod March 5, 2020, to have their total body fat percentage examined, and to inquire how the Bod Pod works.

It is a reality check, said Muriera. but its a good way to start an exercise regimen or to start a new diet.

If looking for a clear start to improving your health, the Bod Pod is a place to start. To schedule an appointment, visit the Human Performance Center, or contact HAWC at 720-847-6864.

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The Coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down, only to be eclipsed by nationwide protesting over social injustice and the call for sweeping social and political change. But as everyone's attentionhas shifted from the disease to the protests, COVID-19 is still raging on and cases are still rising in states across the south, impacting African American communities and Black counties at disproportionate rates.

From the start, COVID-19 has been an unequal killer, posing a greater danger to Black communities than otherracial groups.Disproportionately, Black counties account for over half of coronavirus cases in the U.S., and nearly 60% of deaths, a recentstudy found.

While existing health disparities have been one factor, poor eating habits among African Americansis another, and one doctor says that this can be effectedthrough dietary changes.

"Adopting a lifestyle such as a plant-based approach to eatingcan be truly life-saving," saysDr. Millard D.Collins, Interim Chair and Associate Professor of Family & Community Medicine at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. Meharry is the nation's oldest historically Black academic health science institution and prides itself on producing physicians, dentists, and researchers that serve poororunderserved patients, primarily African Americans. Nashville is still treating a steady streamofCOVID-19 cases.

Dr. Collins points out that the Black community suffersfrom America's silent killers: Heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.A diet rich in meat and processed food has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, and an increased risk of some cancers, studies have found. Plant-based eating has been tied to lowering the risk of those diseases and premature death of all causes.

There is already a sweeping trend to reverse this: The fastest-growing demographic among plant-based eating is, in fact, African Americans, according to a study published earlier this year. Plant-based meals, primarily derivedfromvegetables, fruits, (frozen and or fresh), grains, like rice and beans, nuts and seeds have been shown in dozens ofstudies to bean effective way to lower risk of type 2 diabetes, reverse symptoms of heart disease, lose weight, and build the immune system to help fight against infectious diseases, like COVID-19.

Dr. Collins says it is crucial to adopt a healthy lifestyle now. Read on for his best advice regarding how to protect yourself from disease, now and later. The Beet's interview with him:

Dr. Collins: Healthy lifestyles should be practiced at all times, but during times of attack, it is even more of an essential practice that should be embodied by all people.

Pertaining to the African Americans plight, we have the worst health outcomes, compared to any other ethnicity, and the mortality associated with COVID-19 is directly proportional to this reality. It is well documented the impact of a plant-based diet on obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and more, which all can lead to cardiovascular (heart) and cerebrovascular (brain) compromise. And we know how healthy plant-based eating can positively affect the body. Adopting a lifestyle such as [a healthy plant-based approach] can be truly lifesaving.

Dr. Collins: Great question. I am not sure if we can decrease COVID-19 cases among African Americans since... distancing practices predicate ones infection with this disease. However, we can adopt this lifestyle as a means to improve the co-morbid conditions that may already be presentfor e.g. heart disease, lung disease, cardiovascular disease, and cancerthus strengthening ones immune system and chances of survival in the event that a person becomes infected.

Dr. Collins: Your presumption is correct, in that veganism is indeed a lifestyle and foods are more available than one may think. I think the critical step in this is to put the word out and challenge African Americans to take matters into their own hands and learn the ways of veganism.

It is always challenging to adopt something new and make it sustainable. Articles such as this are a great first step. Lastly, the adoption of a plant-based diet can do wonders to boost the immune system, improve energy, and improve chronic diseases mentioned earlier, thus, it can save lives.

But it is critical to not confine such an approach just in response to COVID-19. Health outcomes of African Americans need attention, and we must not miss this teaching moment the pandemic has provided to promote this strategy to our people. It can mean the difference between life and death.

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In Light of COVID-19 This Doctor Tells Black Patients: Eat Vegan - The Beet

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