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Trevyon Green picked up several offers in the summer and made winter visits to West Virginia and North Carolina, but his recruitment is taking a major turn that will allow more schools to become involved.

The 6-foot-7, 389-pound offensive tackle from Colonial Heights (Va.) Life Christian is re-classifying into the 2022 class. The decision was finalized during a Tuesday meeting, he said, and he is eager to make the most out of the extra year.

I want to have more options with offers but mostly it is to lose more weight before I go to college, Green said. That was probably my biggest problem before, but being in 22, I will have more time to work and have more options, and more time to think about where I want to go.

The movewill position Green to graduate in December and enroll at a college in January.

North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh, Liberty, Maryland and William & Mary extended offers to Green last winter,in the spring or in the summer but Green needs to let them know about his decision.

I just finished a meeting about it today so I havent had a chance to talk to any schools about it, Green said. I will be doing so shortly.

Academics were not the issue in Greens decision.

He said getting in better shape so he can showcase his skills is the impetus behind the move. He added he was also hearing from college coaches that a move to the class would help in their evaluations of him.

My coach told me they want me in the class of 2022 because they want me to show them I can move at the weight I have, Green said. My academics are good. That is not why (Green is re-classifying).

Greens goal is to trim 25 to 30 pounds, which should help his agility.

My goal is around 360, Green said. Ive been losing weight. I know some schools were saying they couldnt accept me because of my weight, so that was a big thing.

Green was on the radar of schools last winter and he picked up his first Power 5 offer when Virginia Tech extended one Feb. 10, 2019.

Liberty, Pittsburgh and the former staff at Rutgers extended offers in April and West Virginia moved into the mix with a mid June. North Carolina offered in late July.

During his visit to West Virginia just prior to the February dead period, Green spent time with the coaching staff and felt comfortable on campus. He also had a conversation with Mountaineers coach Neal Brown.

"I had fun and talked to a lot of the coaches," he said after the trip. "Coach Brown said he liked my footwork, my aggression, and my personality."

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YESTERDAY she told Sun readers how her time observing Big Brother housemates has left her equipped with the skills needed to deal with social isolation.

Today Davina McCall is back and this time things are getting physical.

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Famed for her love of home workouts and passion for exercise, 52-year-old Davina is exclusively sharing her favourite no equipment needed workout circuit with Sun Readers.

The fitness fanatic says she knows how important it is to stay active for mind and body, especially during times of isolation.

And to help the nation do just that, she is giving away free membership to her online platform Own Your Goals.

Full of home workouts, healthy recipes and wellness tips and tricks, Davina is inviting everyone to join her fitness community and stay strong together during the next few months.

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She says: People don't just go to the gym to workout, they go because its sociable, because they get to see other people, because they get motivated by working out with friends or instructors, and thats whats been taken away from us with social distancing.

But home workouts in 2020 dont have to mean missing out on this, thats the beauty of all this technology we have.

I released my first fitness DVD all those years ago because people wanted to know about my fitness journey and wanted to workout along with me, to feel like we were in it together.

Now, with us all being online, we can take this further and workout together wherever we are.

Own Your Goals is such a community. My members are always message and each other saying Have you tried this workout? How was the ab workout? etc and its so lovely because everyone motivates each other.

DAVINA'S HOME WORKOUT

Always perform a warmup before you exercise.

For Davinas home workout, perform each exercise for 30 seconds then have a 25 second rest between each one.

Go through the entire circuit four times in total.

Squat bum kick.

Start with feet hip distance apart then squat down and as you come back to standing, kick your left heel back to touch your left bum cheek, then land straight back into the squat.

Repeat on the right side. And so on.

High knees.

Start standing and as fast as you can on the spot, driveeach knee up in front of you.

10 punches forward, jump swap. Start in a boxers stance, right footback from the left, hands guarding your face.

Throw 10 alternating punches forward then jump and swap the legs around in the air so the right foot is forward. Repeat

Squat reach.

Start with feet just wider than hip distance apart then squat down and as you come up, reach the left hand up and across the top of the body.

Come straight back into a squat and repeat on the right side.

Side lunge.

Start standing then step your left foot wide out to the side and bend the left knee to come into a side lunge.

Push off the left foot to bring you back to standing then do the same on the right side. Repeat

So yes, Im giving away my workouts and recipes for free, but Im also saying COME JOIN US, Im inviting people into the community and that, right now, is more important than anything.

Searches for home workouts are currently up 400% online, with people desperately searching for ways to stay fit and healthy at home.

And Davina says, even if you are used to using heavy weights, you can still achieve a lot using just your body.

She says: Obviously if you are an olympic lifter you might struggle to get the same from a home workout, but if you want to get super toned and feel really fit, there are lots of things you can do using just your own body weight.

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Thats how I got fit, I didnt step foot in a gym for years and I

still got a six pack.

You can exhaust yourself with your own body weight.

On Own Your Goals we have everything from beginners workouts to very advanced, so I challenge anyone who says home workouts don't count.

We even have really low impact workouts on there for older people, so if you know any elderly relatives or friends needing a bit of company or movement during isolation, get them to have a look for free online - and please share with me, I love to see what everyone is doing.

Get 30 of Davinas Own Your Goals, worth 14.99, by visiting ownyourgoalsdavina.com

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In other fitness news, these are the six best exercises to do now the gyms are closed.

And these workout routines will help relieve anxiety and boost libido.

Plus these six tips will help you burn more fat when you run.

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The Biggest Loser campus is in New Mexico. Pic credit: @biggestloser/Instagram

The Biggest Loser only has two more episodes remaining in the 2020 season, but many fans are still wondering where The Biggest Loser campus is located at this season.

While usually located in California, this season of The Biggest Loser moved its campus a little further east and has it nestled in a beautiful landscape that has caught the eye of many fans of the show.

Here is everything you need to know about the new Biggest Loser campus.

Womens Health reports that the Biggest Loser campus in 2020 is in beautiful Glorieta, New Mexico.

The location offers a lot of space for the 20 contestants to not only work out and exercise to lose weight, but to receive an education on healthy habits to aid them in living a better and longer life.

In an interview with Monsters & Critics, therapist Kati Morton said: I think the pros of this concept are that they help people better understand how to feed themselves, and how our emotional eating habits can be.

The locations in prior seasons included two spots in California the Hummingbird Nest Ranch and King Gillette Ranch.

In New Mexico, there are green meadows everywhere you look, as well as a mountain trail, boat facilities, and an adventure park.

There is also an on-site gym that features the best in state-of-the-art equipment, including stationery bikes, medicine balls, weights, resistance bands, and items to help the contestants understand what type of exercise works best for them.

While Morton said the exotic and isolated location is great for working out and losing weight, the problem comes in returning home.

The new season of The Biggest Loser faced an uphill battle since many fans in todays society didnt agree with the idea of losing weight rapidly and being sent on your way.

The good news is that Bob Harper, the new man in charge at The Biggest Loser campus in 2020, had a different idea.

In an interview, Harper said that the idea now is to reprogram bad habits and then give people support when they leave.

That includes a gym membership, a nutritionist, and a nutrition plan specifically made for each individuals situation. Finally, it seems The Biggest Loser isnt just about losing weight, but about keeping it off.

The new season is coming to a close with only two episodes left. Who will finish this year as The Biggest Loser?

The Biggest Loser airs Tuesday at 9/8c on the USA Network.

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In the eating world, there are all sorts of "-arians" these days. There are vegetarians, of course, but also fruitarians (those who eat only or mostly fruit) and even breatharians (those who believe they only need air or sunlight for sustenance please, don't try that one at home!).

A pescatarian diet has been linked to a range of health benefits, including weight loss.

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Some of these eating approaches are controversial, to say the least, but the pescatarian diet is a sound, scientifically backed plan that can help you reach a variety of health goals.

Here, we'll dig into the definition of pescatarianism along with what pescatarians can and can't eat, the benefits and drawbacks of the diet and everything else you need to know to decide if it's right for you.

The pescatarian diet is essentially a vegetarian diet that incorporates fish or seafood. The diet typically includes animal-based foods like milk and eggs but does not include meat (think: chicken, pork or beef). The term itself is a combination of the words vegetarian and "pesce," which is Italian for fish. For this reason, it is sometimes (but less commonly) spelled pescetarian.

A hurdle in following strict vegetarian diets can be getting enough protein. This isn't usually an issue with the pescatarian diet, though, because it includes fish as a major protein source.

Even though the pescatarian diet is typically regarded as a close cousin to the Mediterranean diet, it can easily be followed with all types of cuisine, including Asian, Indian or Mexican.

You might be surprised at the wide variety of foods you can eat on the pescatarian diet. Overall, it's an extremely flexible way to eat that includes a lot of nutrient-dense foods.

All fruits and vegetables are allowed on the pescatarian diet. That's right all of them.

When you're eating a plant-based diet, your intake of fruits and vegetables should go up (as in, these staples should fill at least half your plate at meals). The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend you get at least 2.5 cups of vegetables each day and 2 cups of fruit (for a 2,000-calorie diet). Let that be your guide and increase the amount as needed to fill your plate.

With a pescatarian diet, one of your major protein sources will be fish. Other protein foods that are allowed on the pescatarian diet are beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, peas, soy products like tofu and sometimes eggs and dairy.

Keep your protein sources healthy, so no deep-fried catfish or fish sticks. Use cooking methods like broiling, roasting or grilling.

Add nuts to snacks and salads to get more protein throughout the day.

Here's the protein content of some popular pescatarian sources:

While fish and seafood are allowed on a pescatarian diet, the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend adults following a 2,000-calorie diet get two servings per week. With that in mind, pescatarians should aim to include other sources of plant-based protein throughout the week.

Since grains are also plants, they will be an important part of your pescatarian diet. Grains provide important nutrients such as B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, fiber and protein.

Your grain choices are vast and limited only by your imagination and maybe cooking skills. The Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health calls whole grains the "complete package." Their health benefits include helping with blood sugar control, lowering cholesterol levels and cancer prevention.

Some popular, healthy whole grains include:

The recommendation from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to include at least six servings of grains per day and make at least half of them whole grains.

The "gray area" of nutrition are the foods that lie outside of normal meal patterns. This is where good healthy nutrition can take a backseat. Most types of drinks are permitted on plant-based diets, including the pescatarian diet. But to keep your intake healthy, limit or avoid sugary beverages like soda and juice and opt instead for naturally low-calorie beverages like water, coffee and tea.

As for snacks, these should fall within the types of foods that are allowed at meals. Fresh fruit, veggies, yogurt, popcorn, cheese, hummus and nuts are all good choices when planning out your snacks.

If you are staying firm in your convictions to eat a pescatarian diet, then you should not be eating any meat. This means no beef, lamb, poultry, pork or any other animal meat. This also means you should not eat snacks made from meat, such as jerky.

Steer clear of the candy and treats with a lot of added sugar, too. While they are technically pescatarian-friendly, you should always have your eye on the path to health. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that women and children keep their intake of added sugar to no more than 6 teaspoons each day and no more than 9 teaspoons per day for men.

Also, consider limiting plant-based "meats," mainly because they are highly processed and may contain large amounts of sodium. Just because you're eating a plant-based diet doesn't mean you can go crazy with salt. (The AHA recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams of salt a day.)

A healthy approach to the pescatarian diet includes two servings of fish or seafood each week.

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Pescatarians enjoy many of the same health benefits vegetarians do, as well as a few extra.

A plant-based diet is loaded with antioxidants, and these have a huge affect on your health. According to a November 2017 review published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, vegetarians have a reduced risk for heart disease and overall cancer.

Harvard Medical School indicates a plethora or health benefits for those who follow a healthy vegetarian diet, including:

Adding fish to your diet will naturally increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, which are present in good amounts in fatty fish like salmon. According to an extensive January 2019 review published in Nutrients, omega-3 fatty acids are important in reducing inflammation, muscle soreness, cardiovascular risk factors and joint stiffness and pain.

If followed in a healthy way, yes, you can lose weight by following a pescatarian diet. According to a September 2019 review published in Translational Psychiatry, people who followed a plant-based diet generally achieved more weight loss than those who followed an omnivore diet.

There are caveats to this, as always, when looking at a certain diet for weight loss. Keep these basic principles in mind if weight loss is your goal:

A pescatarian diet has a plethora of potential benefits, but like any diet, it's key to make healthy choices to reap the biggest rewards.

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There is a lot of noise surrounding the environmental effects of varying diet patterns. According to an April 2019 study published in Nutrients, researchers indicated that a pescatarian diet reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 64 percent relative to diets that include meat, which is slightly more than vegetarian diets at 63 percent. But the vegan diet wins in this regard by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 83 percent.

The environmental footprint of the pescatarian diet on other environmental factors such as cropland, freshwater, nitrogen and phosphorus use are comparable to vegetarian diets and less than meat-oriented and protein-oriented eating plans. So, if you are looking to reduce your footprint on the environment with your diet, plant-based eating is a great way to start.

When switching to a pescatarian diet, you are likely to experience some frustrations.

Meal planning: One of the biggest changes when adopting a plant-based diet is the need for meal prep and cooking. While there are shortcuts in the grocery store (pre-cut veggies, canned beans, pre-cooked grains), it is essential that you have a plan in place every day for meals. Otherwise, you might get stuck at the snack machine staring down all the not-so-healthy (albeit pescatarian-friendly) options.

Mercury in fish: Another concern when adding large amounts of seafood to the diet is the risk of ingesting too much mercury. For this reason, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences indicates those who should watch their seafood intake include young children, pregnant women and nursing mothers. However, up to 12 ounces a week of fish low in mercury levels is fine for most people.

Fish with high levels of mercury are shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish these should be limited or avoided. Get the full breakdown here on fish with the highest and lowest mercury levels.

If you're looking to make the change to a healthier diet and not sure where to start, the pescatarian diet may be for you. Following a plant-based diet is a healthy and sustainable diet pattern that has proven to provide health benefits and reduce the risk of many common chronic conditions.

If dieting and meal planning leaves you frustrated and confused, ask for help. Reach out to your health care team and ask for a referral to see a registered dietitian nutritionist who can guide you in the right direction with your current health conditions, activity level and goals.

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Sugar busters diet plan is to limit your sugar intake to lose weight. This diet plan also cures inflammation and improves energy levels. Read the details below.

Sugar busters diet is a popular carbohydrate-restricted diet plan which cuts down on our flour and sugar intake. Sugary foods often promote resistance in insulin levels, where our body cells cannot respond to insulin. Reducing the consumption of refined sugar can helps us in weight loss. This diet cures inflammation and improves energy levels keeping the insulin levels on track. Sugar busters diet consists of meat, poultry, unsaturated fats, dairy products, fruits and veggies in the diet plan.

Generally, cutting down on calories helps you to lose weight. But in sugar busters diet you have to intake almost 1200 calories each day that is 800 calories less than usual. You cannot have refined foods like bread, cake, cookies, crackers, pretzels, doughnuts, bagels, muffins, etc. in sugar busters diet plan. There are some restrictions on food-consumption while maintaining the sugar busters diet. It also has some pros and cons which you should know before starting this diet plan. So, read on to know everything about Sugar busters diet plan.

Here's everything you should know about Sugar busters diet.

What to eat in Sugar busters diet?

1-Foods with low glycemic index like whole grains, brown rice, oatmeal, millets, etc.

2-Legumes.

3-Lean meat, seafood, whole eggs are up for consumption.

4-Low-fat dairy products like unsweetened yoghurt, cheese, butter.

5-Veggies.

What to avoid?

Artificially sweetened soft drinks, jam, jelly, salad dressings, soft drinks and juices.

Potato and bananas.

Beer.

Pros of Sugar busters diet

Its high in fibre.

Its low in saturated fat.

Its easy to follow for its food options.

Cons of Sugar busters diet

Its quiet debatable due to its food options.

It may get difficult to maintain as it prevents the consumption of staples like rice, potatoes.

The science behind this diet is questionable.

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Flax Seeds (Photo Credits: Pixabay)

Who doesn't want to lose weight? Of course, nobody loves to be overweight and always find ways to shed weight. While on weight loss, foods you eat play a very important role. Having said that let us speak about flax seeds, which might help you to lose weight.Flax is grown for its seeds, which can be ground into flaxseed meal, pressed into oil and it is a fibre rich crop which can be bought into multiple uses. In this week, weight loss tip, we will tell you how you should eat flax seeds to lose weight and burn belly fat.Weight Loss Tip of the Week: How to Eat Chickpeas to Lose Weight.

Flax, also known as linseed, is a nutrient-dense crop which not only aids in weight loss but can also prove to be beneficial for your health. The tiny brown seed has a distinct flavour which is obtainedfrom the flax plant, whose fibre is used to produce linen. Flax seeds can also enhance digestion and improve heart health. Now without further delay let us have a look at the weight loss property of flax seeds.Sprouts For Weight Loss: All That You Should Know About Sprouting of Moong Beans And How They Help.

The main reason why flax seeds help in weight loss is the fibre-rich property. Foods rich in fibre, makes you feel full and facilitates slow digestion. This, in turn, reduces overeating and help curb hunger. Apart from this flax seeds are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids which get converted to prostaglandins once we ingest them. Prostaglandins help in reducing inflammation and also manage metabolism. Flax seeds are also low in sugar and starch which is again a plus point for an ingredient while considering it for weight loss. According to a study published in the National Institute of Health in the year 2017, flax seeds are a good source of lignins which aid in weight loss.

How to Eat Flax Seeds For Weight Loss

Flaxseeds are also rich in protein content, therefore they can even be added in a smoothie for a good post-workout meal. One tablespoon of flax seeds in a day should be enough to improve your health and aid in weight loss. Take guidance from your dietician for proper ways to eat flax seeds. It must also be noted that the overall diet and regular exercise are also necessary for weight loss.

(This article is written for an informative purpose and should not be substituted for medical advice. Kindly consult your doctor before trying any tips.)

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From mindless eating to not getting enough rest, Lauren Taylor speaks to experts about the common mistakes.

If you've been trying to shift some weight and have been doing all the right things - changing up your diet, getting more exercise in - it can be frustrating if you feel as if you've plateaued, or even put a bit back on.

Here are some common mistakes dieters make, according to experts.

1. You're eating 'diet' foods instead of whole foods

"'Detox' products won't work for weight loss," says dietitian Sophie Medlin. "Remember, if there was a drink or a supplement you could take that worked safely and effectively for weight loss, we wouldn't have an obesity epidemic."

She says to beware of brands and celebrities selling any 'miracle' weight-loss products.

On the subject of diet influencers, Medlin says the 'eat like me to look like me' ideology is deeply flawed. "We all have different genetics and lifestyles - we can't all look the same.

"Dietitians haven't been saying anything new for a very long time, because nutrition is about balance. It's not about cutting things out, it's not about making people feel guilty for eating normal food.

"I tend to tell people to base their diet around fruit and vegetables, lean protein, have some nuts and seeds and things like pulses."

2. You aren't eating mindfully

While you might have upped your exercise and switched to a healthier diet, how we eat is sometimes just as important as what we eat - especially if you're looking to shed a few pounds.

In our busy society, it's become the norm to eat meals in front of the TV, while simultaneously scrolling through our phones or replying to emails.

Georgie Murphy, a nutritionist at personalised vitamin service, Vitl (vitl.com) explains: "If while eating, our mind is distracted by deadlines and headlines, a cascade of physiological stress responses will put us in 'fight or flight' mode. Research suggests over time, this can negatively influence our appetite and eating behaviours towards obesogenic habits, such as comfort eating and bingeing."

Meanwhile, mindfulness - she says - has been shown to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS), critical for the state of 'rest and digest', "increasing communication between the brain and our gut, to support the physiological processes necessary for optimal digestion".

3. You're overestimating the impact of working out

Although exercise can help you lose weight - and it's vital for overall health - personal trainer from The Training Room, Mark Fox, says many people believe it's the only way to lose weight.

"They think if they exercise constantly and burn more calories, they'll eventually achieve their ideal weight. Unfortunately, what people don't realise is that the more they exercise, the more their appetite will increase, to compensate for the increased energy required. As the saying goes, 'You can't out-exercise a poor diet'."

Exercise, he says, will certainly help you lose weight, "but you still have to work on your calorie intake, improving the quality of foods and reducing alcohol".

4. You're forgetting about moving - outside of the gym

Sure, you might be spending half an hour or even an hour exercising every day, but if you're sitting for the other 15, you won't be giving yourself the best chance of weight loss.

"A better approach is to slightly increase your energy expenditure through a mixture of exercise and NEAT (none-exercise activity thermogenesis)," says Fox, "which is the energy expended from daily, non-sports-like activities, such as walking instead of driving to work, or cleaning the house.

"This way, your body is less likely to significantly increase your appetite and hunger, helping you stick to your nutrition plan."

5. You're only doing cardio

Cardio - like running, cycling and hiking - is amazing; it burns calories, it improves your heart health, it's important for aerobic fitness and it makes you feel great. But if you're only doing cardio to lose weight, you could be missing a trick, says Fox.

"Resistance (strength) training tends to burn fewer calories as you perform it, so many people ignore its ability to assist in weight loss. What they don't realise, is that if you build more muscle, your body requires more calories to maintain that muscle. This results in a higher calorie burn each day, even at complete rest." In other words, with a bit more muscle, you'll be burning more calories even when lazing on the sofa.

"A combination of the two [cardio and resistance] provides better results," he says.

6. You're binge-eating healthy food

Switching to a more nutritious diet, packed with fresh fruit, veg, nuts, beans, pulses and lean protein, is a hugely positive step towards better health, but just make sure all your hard work isn't being undone by unwittingly consuming more calories than you mean to.

"If the goal is weight loss, moderation is important," says Murphy. "For example, being mindful of portion size of healthy foods such as nuts and avocados, can go a long way in supporting your weight-loss regime."

7. You aren't sleeping enough

Experts believe there is some link between overeating when you've under slept. "Sleep regulates two hormones called ghrelin and leptin that are essential in appetite control. Sleep deprivation has been shown to decrease leptin and increase ghrelin, leading to an increase in overall hunger. Therefore, a better night's sleep may support you to eat wisely and avoid mindless grazing," Murphy says.

Plus, if you're increasing your exercise, your muscles need to properly rest and repair overnight. Getting a solid eight hours might be the simplest weight loss advice out there.

Always speak to your GP before undergoing any new weight-loss programme.

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A recent new trend focusses on the potential health benefits of drinking coffee with lemon.

Proponents claim that the mix helps melt off fat and relieves headaches and diarrhea.

Since coffee and lemon each have multiple proven health effects, you may wonder whether drinking the two together offers any additional benefits.

This article reviews the evidence on coffee with lemon to either validate or debunk the claims.

Coffee and lemons are two common ingredients found in almost every kitchen.

Coffee one of the most consumed beverages worldwide is made by brewing roasted coffee beans (1).

In fact, about 75% of Americans report drinking it daily, and its sought after mainly due to its caffeine content, which stimulates the central nervous system and increases alertness and mood (1, 2, 3).

On the other hand, lemons are a fruit that belongs to the genus Citrus. Theyre the third most produced citrus fruit in the world, after oranges and mandarins (4).

Theyre a great source of vitamin C and antioxidants along with many other beneficial plant compounds which is why they have been used for centuries for their medicinal properties (4).

The coffee with lemon trend suggests mixing 1 cup (240 mL) of coffee with the juice of 1 lemon.

While some may think that its an unusual combination, others believe that the benefits outweigh the odd flavor although science may disagree.

Coffee and lemon are two common ingredients with beneficial effects on your health. While some believe that mixing the two offers impressive benefits, science may disagree.

Both coffee and lemons have many proven health benefits, which are predominantly associated with their high content of antioxidants. These are molecules that protect your body from the harmful effects of excessive amounts of free radicals (5).

Heres an overview of the benefits that each has to offer.

Roasted coffee beans contain over 1,000 bioactive compounds, but caffeine and chlorogenic acid (CGA) stand out as key active compounds with antioxidant capacity (6).

The two have been shown to activate pathways that protect against cancer growth, linking coffee to a reduced risk of several types of cancer, including liver, prostate, endometrial, breast, gastrointestinal, and colorectal cancer (6, 7, 8, 9).

Additionally, coffee has been associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, heart and liver disease, and depression, as well as Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease (1, 6, 7, 10).

Lastly, its caffeine content is responsible for the drinks energy-boosting effect, positive influence on endurance exercise performance, and ability to increase the number of calories you burn, resulting in weight loss (3, 11, 12, 13).

Lemons are a great source of vitamin C and flavonoids, both of which act as powerful antioxidants (14).

Both vitamin C and citrus flavonoids have been linked to a lower risk of specific cancers namely esophagus, stomach, pancreas, and breast cancer (15, 16, 17, 18, 19).

Also, both compounds offer protection against heart disease, while vitamin C protects your immune system and helps fight infections (15, 19, 20, 21).

As you can see, coffee and lemons offer a wide range of benefits that protect your body from chronic ailments. Still, mixing the two doesnt necessarily translate to a more potent drink.

Coffee and lemons contain plant beneficial compounds with cancer-fighting properties. They may also protect you against chronic conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes.

There are four main claims about the benefits of drinking coffee with lemon.

This is what science has to say about them.

This notion is prevalent among various trends that involve the use of lemon, but ultimately, neither lemon nor coffee can melt off fat.

The only way to get rid of unwanted fat is either by consuming fewer calories or burning more of them. Thus, this claim is false.

However, studies show that coffee may help you lose some weight, which is why some people may experience a slight weight reduction upon consuming the drink.

Recent research has found that caffeine may stimulate brown adipose tissue (BAT), a type of metabolically active fatty tissue that decreases with age and can metabolize carbs and fats (12).

One test-tube and human study determined that caffeine from a standard 8-ounce (240-mL) cup of coffee can boost BAT activity, causing an increase in metabolic rate that leads to weight loss (12).

Similarly, older studies from the 1980s and 1990s explain that caffeine may increase your metabolic rate during the 3 hours after ingesting it, upping your burned calories up to 811% meaning that you may burn an extra 79150 calories a day (22, 23, 24).

That said, the potential weight loss effect may be due to the caffeine in coffee, not the mixture of coffee with lemon.

Headaches and migraines have been ranked worldwide as major contributors to disability in those under 50 years old (25).

Hence, its common to find multiple home remedies for their treatment. Still, research is very divided when it comes to the use of coffee for this purpose.

One hypothesis suggests that the caffeine in coffee has a vasoconstrictor effect meaning that it tightens your blood vessels which reduces blood flow toward your head and relieves the pain (26).

Research also suggests that caffeine can amplify the effects of medication used for headaches and migraines (26, 27, 28).

Yet, another hypothesis believes that caffeine may act as a headache trigger for some, along with other beverages and foods, such as chocolate, alcohol, and citrus fruits like lemons (25).

Therefore, drinking coffee with lemon may either relieve or worsen a headache. And if it does help reduce pain, it would be again due to the caffeine in coffee, not the coffee and lemon drink itself.

This remedy calls for eating ground coffee with lemon instead of drinking it.

Still, theres currently no evidence to support the use of lemon to treat diarrhea, and coffee stimulates your colon, which increases your need to poop (29).

Additionally, diarrhea causes a significant loss of fluids that can lead to dehydration, which coffees diuretic effect may worsen (30, 31).

Research suggests that both coffee and lemons antioxidant content may provide skin benefits, so there seems to be a shred of truth behind this claim.

On one hand, coffees CGA content is believed to improve blood flow and hydration in the skin.

Studies show that its consumption may reduce skin scaliness, improve smoothness, and reduce the deterioration of the skin barrier (32, 33, 34).

On the other hand, lemons vitamin C content may stimulate the production of collagen a protein that provides your skin with strength and elasticity and reduce skin damage caused by free radicals that originate from sun exposure (15, 35, 36).

However, you may still take advantage of these benefits by consuming coffee and lemons separately, as no evidence suggests that the effect is only exerted when the two are mixed.

Coffee seems to be responsible for most of the purported benefits of drinking coffee with lemon, though lemons also play an important role in the skin care claims. Yet, no evidence suggests that they should be consumed together for greater benefits.

As is the case with their benefits, the downsides of drinking coffee with lemon are due to the drawbacks of each ingredient.

For instance, evidence suggests that heavy coffee drinkers may become addicted to caffeine, which is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a clinical disorder (37).

Further studies also indicate that regular caffeine intake is linked to sleep disturbances and associated daytime sleepiness, as well as an increased risk of pregnancy loss (7, 38).

As for lemons, while generally uncommon, some people may be allergic to citrus fruits juice, seeds, or peels (39).

While coffee and lemon are two highly consumed ingredients, coffee may impair sleep, cause caffeine addiction, and increase the risk of pregnancy loss. Meanwhile, lemons may cause allergies in rare cases.

Coffee and lemons offer a wide range of health benefits, mostly due to their antioxidant contents.

However, theres no evidence to support the claim that drinking coffee with lemon relieves diarrhea or causes fat to melt away.

As for the rest of the mixtures proclaimed benefits, they can be obtained by consuming coffee or lemon juice separately. Thus, theres no need to mix the two if you dont feel like it.

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None of us know how to survive a pandemic the "right" way.

COVID-19 is making me hungry.

No, that's not a symptom of coronavirus infection. As far as I know, I don't have it. It's just the stress.

I can't stop stress-eating, and I'm sure I'm going to gain weight during my attempts at social distancing and self-quarantine. I assume that our "stay-at-home" order, which requires all Californians to "shelter in place" unless taking care of essential services, could last months.

I also assume I will put on at least five pounds. When I feel anxiety rising inside me, my first instinct is to try to make it go away by eating something comforting.

I'm also essentially locked down in my house with my family, isolated from my friends and the people I usually see around town. I can't go to pilates or grab my favorite black bean burger. I can't even walk the track while my son has baseball practice. The school is closed. Everything feels deserted.

Before coronavirus, I spent my mornings working or at baby classes with my little one, and every afternoon shuttling my big kids to activities or appointments. I'm busy from morning to night, like most parents.

Now my kids aren't in school and we've asked our babysitter, who has been with our family for fifteen years, not to come for a while. We are home, alone, all the time; me, a teenager, a tween, and a toddler.

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I believe in the necessity of lockdowns and social distancing, but it's stressful living with such a big change of routine in addition to the justifiable fear of how this disease could affect our nation, particularly the elderly and those who cannot work from home like my husband, who works in in TV news, and those working on the front lines of the medical community and service industries.

No matter your circumstances, I think we can all relate to the stress our nation is under. We can probably all relate to some of the coronavirus jokes and memes floating out there, too.

When a friend shared the quarantine joke below, I laughed. I read it as I was eating a cupcake.

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It shows a woman with a typical Barbie doll-like figure looking into the fridge. It says "March 11th". The next photo is supposed to be the same woman with a curvier, rounder body in the same position on April 3rd. She got bigger.

But the more I thought about this meme, I realized that most people see this as a negative. They don't want to gain weight. I laughed because I relate to having my head in the fridge (though maybe not the sexy outfit and high heels) but I don't think the woman on the right looks bad.

After years of working on my relationship with my body and food. I no longer look at the woman on the right as less attractive. Yes, she's bigger, but she's still sexy. That's because I've done a ton of work to try to de-program myself from the anti-fat bias around me.

But that feeling, linked with shame and self-blame, is not good for me. I realized that worrying about gaining weight and feeling ashamed of not having what I perceive as "self-control" over my appetite is only making things worse.

Never, in our entire lives or even in the lives of my parents, who are seventy and eighty years old has a pandemic like this struck. We've never been asked, as a nation, to self-quarantine. Our schools have never been shut down for months at a time to enforce social distancing and isolation.

No matter what we're doing, we probably feel like we're failing. We aren't eating the right foods or the right amount. Our kids are playing too many video games or watching too much YouTube. They're not getting enough exercise or fresh air. They're making messes that we don't have the energy to clean up.

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Here's what I want you to know:

You're not failing. I'm not failing. We are doing our best, even if that best is sloppy, lazy, bleary-eyed, glazed-out, crying, or eating a lot of comfort food.

As long as you're taking care of your and your kids' basic needs, you are doing OK for now.

Remember that even if you gain weight, that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Fat is not a bad thing. Being bigger is not a bad thing.

I know that the beauty and diet industries have spent billions of dollars yearly throughout our entire lives trying to convince us that fat can't be beautiful or healthy. But fat is beautiful, just as skinny is. And gaining weight or being fat doesn't necessarily mean you are unhealthy.

Our bodies are good enough. Your body is good enough. Right now you are good enough and you will be good enough at five or ten or however many pounds more or less than you weigh right now.

This fatphobic society has put a lot of shamey crap on us our whole lives and now is as good a time as any to start working on letting that go. Feed yourself. Take a deep breath. Enjoy your life the best you can, even if it sucks or feels confined right now.

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Before anyone interjects with, "But it's not healthy to eat junk food all day long!" let me say this: Of course it's not! You should strive to eat a balanced diet with as many plant-based sources of nutrition you can manage. Science has proven time and again that this is the healthiest way to eat.

But living through your very first pandemic is probably not the right time to enforce strict rules or start a new heart-healthy diet unless, of course, your diet is prescribed by your doctor.

And it's certainly not a good time to go on a starvation diet to try to lose weight. In fact, it is pretty much never a good time to starve yourself in order to lose weight.

As time goes on, it may also get harder to eat an ideal diet as your food stash and grocery store shelves grow more sparse (though there's a lot of vegan food left, apparently).

To feel better over all, it is recommended that we exercise every day if possible. Even in lockdown, most cities allow people to take hikes and walks if they keep at least six feet away from others. There are lots of online videos with yoga or weights or jumping jacks or whatever you're into. Doctors also say we should try to sleep at least 8-to-10 hours per night.

These things can help keep our immune systems strong by maintaining overall health. They also help us manage stress levels, which is probably the most important thing right now. But, above all, we need to be graceful and compassionate with ourselves.

The only area that's not negotiable is to regularly wash our hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, keep a safe social distance from others, and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when we can't wash hands adequately. These are three things that are absolutely necessary to help protect ourselves and others during this coronavirus outbreak.

The rest? Let's try to take it easy on ourselves and others.

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There are going to be people who respond to this stress by losing their appetite. They'll likely come out of this nightmare weighing less. Others will channel their inner macrobiotic domestic goddess (or god) and start baking no-sugar muffins from the fiber left over in their veggie juicer. I love those people. I am not one of them, but I love them.

I also love the people who watch Bravo and eat Chef Boyardee ravioli and Hostess cupcakes.

I love the people will emerge from this hellscape with new fat and new curves and new lumps and bumps and I will love every lump and bump on their bodies and on my own. And I will love the bony butts of my friends who respond differently.

And when I see all of you on the other side of this, I'm not going to care what your body looks like or what you did while you were stuck at home. I'm just going to be glad we're both still around to enjoy the rest of this life together.

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Joanna Schroeder is a feminist writer and media critic whose writing has appeared in The New York Times and on sites like Time, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, BuzzFeed, Babble, Everyday Feminism, Vox, and more. She's also a very busy mother of a toddler, a tween and a teen. Follow Joanna on Twitter for more.

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It's OK To Stress-Eat & Gain Weight When You're In Coronavirus Lockdown - YourTango

Dear Savvy Senior,

Do kidney problems run in families? My mother died from kidney failure 10 years ago at age 74 but didnt know she had a kidney problem until it was too late.

Just Turned 60

Dear 60,

Anyone who has a family history of kidney disease, or who has high blood pressure or diabetes is at increased risk and needs to have their kidneys tested.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, around 37 million U.S adults have chronic kidney disease (when the kidneys cant properly do their job of cleaning toxins and wastes from the blood), and millions more are at risk of developing it, yet most people dont realize it. Thats because kidney disease develops very slowly over many years before any symptoms arise. But left untreated, the disease can eventually require people to spend hours hooked up to a dialysis machine or get a kidney transplant. Even mild kidney problems can double a persons risk of heart attack and stroke, as well as cause anemia and bone disease.

The reason kidney disease has become so widespread today is because of the rise of obesity, type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure which all strain the kidneys.

Another factor is the increasing number of people who take multiple medications, which can overtax the organs. People over age 60 are especially vulnerable both because they tend to take more drugs, and because kidney function normally declines somewhat with age.

Because kidney disease has no early symptoms, the only way to catch it before it advances is to have a simple blood and urine test by your doctor. So, anyone that has diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease, a family history of kidney disease, or is age 60 or older needs to get tested. African, Hispanic, Asian and Indian Americans along with Pacific Islanders are also at increased risk.

If youre diagnosed with kidney disease you need to know that theres no cure, but there are steps you can take to help contain the damage, including:

Control your blood pressure: If you have high blood pressure, get it under 130/80. If you need medication to do it, ACE inhibitors and ARBs are good choices because of their proven ability to protect the kidneys.

Control your diabetes: If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar as close to normal as possible.

Change your diet: This usually means reducing the amount of protein and phosphorus you eat and cutting back on sodium and possibly potassium. Your doctor can help you determine an appropriate eating plan, or you may want to talk to a dietitian.

Watch your meds: Dozens of commonly used drugs can damage the kidneys, especially when taken in high doses over long periods most notably NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen. Herbal supplements can also be very dangerous. Talk to your doctor about all the prescription, over the counter and herbal products you take to identify potential problems and find alternatives.

Exercise and lose weight: If youre overweight and inactive, start an aerobic fitness routine (walk, swim, cycle, etc.) that gets your heart pumping. This will help lower blood pressure, control diabetes and help you lose excess weight all of which will help your kidneys.

Quit smoking: If you smoke, quit. Heart disease becomes a much greater risk to the kidneys if your smoke. Smoking also doubles the rate of progression to end-stage renal failure.

Limit alcohol intake: Drinking too much alcohol can worsen kidney disease too, so talk to your doctor to see if its safe for you to drink, and if so, limit yourself to no more than one drink per day.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior book.

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