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As drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic soar in popularity for weight loss, pounds arent the only thing people report losing: Social media groups for people taking the medications include posts about losing hair, too.

What is really striking for folks is that there are no scalp symptoms. It doesnt hurt, theres no itching, but you can run your hands through your hair and you have a handful of hair. It can be really disconcerting to see that, said Dr. Susan Massick, a dermatologist at Ohio State University, who has seen patients who have lost hair following weight loss surgery.

Semaglutide better known by the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy and tirzepatide, sold under the brand name Mounjaro, were originally intended for people with Type 2 diabetes. But the medications are frequently prescribed for weight loss, as well. (Wegovy is approved for weight loss by the Food and Drug Administration, while Ozempic and Mounjaro are given off-label.)

Although hair loss a shocking side effect, Dr. Vijaya Surampudi, assistant director of the UCLA weight management program in Los Angeles, said its relatively uncommon among people taking the medications.

Hair loss is not listed as a side effect of Ozempic, but in clinical trials for Wegovy, 3% of people reported hair loss, compared to 1% of people who got a placebo. (While Ozempic and Wegovy are the same drug, Wegovy is given at a higher dose.) In a clinical trial for tirzepatides effects on weight loss, nearly 6% of people taking the highest dose reported alopecia a generic word for any type of hair loss compared to 1% of those who got a placebo.

Tirzepatide drugmaker Eli Lilly said in a statement that the hair loss seen in the clinical trial was generally short-lived. Hair loss is a side effect that has been associated with significant weight loss in many previous clinical trials for obesity treatment, the statement said.

Novo Nordisk, maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, did not respond to a request for comment.

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The drugs work by targeting receptors in the body that are involved with producing insulin and regulating digestion. Neither are related to hair growth.

Hair loss is unlikely related to the drugs, said Surampudi, who has counseled patients who have experienced hair loss while on the medications, but more likely related to weight loss that is a result of these drugs.

Hair loss during a time of stress, whether it is pregnancy, divorce or dramatic weight loss, is extremely common. The condition even has its own name: telogen effluvium.

Because semaglutide and tirzepatide suppress appetite, people typically eat significantly less than their bodies are used to while taking the drugs.

Youre shocking the system, Surampudi said.

While taking the medication, people can lose 5%-20% of their body weight in six to 12 months before weight loss plateaus. Thats a considerable change for anyone, Massick said.

Under normal conditions, people are constantly shedding and growing hair. But shock causes the body to reserve resources for essential functions. Hair growth shifts to whats known as the resting phase: Hair continues to shed but, at the same time, stops growing.

The phenomenon is temporary and doesnt affect everyone.

There is generally a three-month lag after weight loss stops, when you hit that plateau, that the shedding will slowly start to dissipate and hair will start to grow back, Massick said.

Dr. Andrew Kraftson, director of the weight navigation program at Michigan Medicine, compares the phenomenon to a tree in autumn. Trees lose their leaves but no buds replace them until spring.

Hair loss is a common side effect of significant weight loss during a short period of time, and people who undergo bariatric, or weight loss surgery, are usually warned ahead of time that this could be a side effect.

Its extremely common for people after bariatric surgery to lose quite a bit of hair. Its one of the biggest complaints I hear and people are worried theyre going to go bald, Kraftson said.

Experts said that will not happen from weight loss alone.

With telogen effluvium, you will not lose all your hair, you will not go bald, and it will grow back, so its not a permanent situation, Massick said, adding that once weight stabilizes, the body will once again start allocating resources to nonessential functions such as hair growth.

Although there are some cases in which genetic hair loss or hair loss due to another condition coincidentally overlap with telogen effluvium, in which cases hair will not grow back on its own, this usually is not the case, Surampudi said.

More commonly, because people are eating less while on weight loss drugs, they may not be getting enough of some vital nutrients, which can also contribute to hair loss.

Dr. Priya Jaisinghani, an endocrinologist at NYU Langone in New York City, said that poor diet, calorie restriction or protein restriction can contribute to hair loss thats seen with significant weight loss.

I counsel my patients from the beginning to avoid hair loss with weight loss, she said. But I have many patients from outside providers who come in with these symptoms and we talk about protein intake and rate of weight loss.

Massick agreed that its important to discuss your diet with your doctor. Making sure to include enough protein, iron, B vitamins especially biotin and zinc could help prevent some hair shedding if malnutrition is a factor, she added.

Iron is important, particularly during menstruation, Surampudi said, and everyone may benefit from taking a vitamin D supplement while on weight loss drugs.

All offered reassurances for people experiencing hair loss along with weight loss.

If youre getting enough nutrients, your hair will rebound and there will be no permanent damage, Kraftson said.

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Eating vegetables is an essential part of a healthy diet. Not only do they provide a wide range of essential nutrients, but they can also help with weight loss.

Vegetables are low in calories, high in fiber and nutrient-dense, which means they fill you up without adding too many calories. In this article, we look at the top vegetables for weight loss.

Here are seven of them:

Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that's packed with nutrients, including , C, and K, as well as iron and calcium.

It's also low in calories and high in fiber, making it an ideal food for weight loss. Spinach can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in a variety of dishes, like omelettes, soups, and pasta dishes.

Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that's high in fiber and low in calories. It's also packed with vitamins and minerals, including , and potassium. Broccoli can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in a variety of dishes, like stir-fries, soups and casseroles.

Cauliflower is another cruciferous vegetable that's low in calories and high in fiber. It's also a good source of vitamins C and K, as well as potassium. Cauliflower can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in a variety of dishes, like roasted, mashed or used as a rice substitute.

Brussels sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable that's high in fiber and low in calories. They're also packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K and potassium. Brussels sprouts can be eaten roasted, sauteed or steamed as a side dish.

Sweet potatoes are a root vegetable that are high in fiber and low in calories. They're also packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium. Sweet potatoes can be roasted, baked or mashed as a side dish.

Bell peppers are a low-calorie vegetable that are high in fiber and packed with nutrients. They're also a good source of vitamin C and potassium. Bell peppers can be had raw in salads or cooked in a variety of dishes, like stir-fries, soups and fajitas.

Cucumbers are a that are high in water and fiber, making them an ideal food for weight loss. They're also a good source of vitamin K and potassium. Cucumbers can be had raw in salads or used as a base for dips like tzatziki.

Including the aforementioned vegetables in your diet can help you lose weight and improve overall health. They're low in calories, high in fiber and packed with nutrients, making them an ideal addition to any weight loss plan. So the next time you're at the grocery store, make sure to stock up on these nutritious and delicious vegetables.

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Written by the sibling duo of Yuko and Shin Kibayashi (as Tadashi Agi), The Drops of God was an influential manga series in Japan. Its main characters, Shizuku Kanzaki and Issei Tomine, were locked in a contest to taste and evaluate the so-called Twelve Apostles of wine and, ultimately, a final vintage known as the Drops of God. Told across roughly 15 years in the pages of Kondashas Weekly Morning magazine and collected into 70 volumes, its two storylines represented something different in the cooking genre of manga, and it proved popular enough to spawn a Japanese television adaptation in 2009.

It also became an international hit, sparking a new interest in wine among young people in several countries and the English language translation reaching The New York Times bestseller list for manga. And now it has been adapted for an Apple TV+ series: Drops of God from Legendary Entertainment.

The story is a little bit different, though. Series creator and writer Quoc Dang Tran and director Oded Ruskin reimagine Shizuku Kanzaki as French resident Camille Lger (Fleur Geffrier), the daughter of a renowned oenologist who comes to visit him for the first time in decades, but learns he died while she was in transit. Instead of a tense reunion, she discovers the specifications of his last will and testament require her or his protg, Issei Tomine (Tomohisa Yamashita) to correctly identify the label, vintage, and year of a selection of wines over a period of several months. The prize: the deceaseds home in Tokyo and a wine collection worth upwards of $150 million. But Camille has no training in oenology, the study of wines, and taking even a drop of alcohol produces a violent reaction within her.

Issei, meanwhile, benefits from years of training at the side of Camilles father. And as Rotten Tomatoes learned while speaking with Yamashita about playing Issei, the role required some knowledge on the subject. The actor also discussed include the impact of the manga in Japan, the family conflict at the heart of Isseis story, and the satisfaction Yamashita, a pop star in the early part of the century who always wanted to focus on acting, gets from roles like the rival sommelier.

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Erik Amaya for Rotten Tomatoes: To what extent did you immerse yourself in wine culture? Oenology is so complicated and Issei makes it seem so effortless. How much wine tasting did you do?

Tomohisa Yamashita: I took 40 hours of lessons from the Academy teacher before I left Japan. After I landed in Paris, one of the sommeliers took me to the great restaurants, and then we drank a lot of wine and tasted amazing food and try to marry [the qualities and tastes]. And then, we actually shot this series in the middle of vineyard. The owner of the winery told us what the wine is about. Through that experience, Ive learned so many things.

Although this adaptation drops the adventure aspect of the manga series, and many of the characters have been renamed, the underlying relationships remain intact. In regard to Issei, how much do think changed from the page to the screen?

Yamashita: I think its a good balance. The manga is more focused on the exploration of the wine, but the live action is more focused on the human drama. So, I think it was a good change. I also respect the mangas fun, as well. I took the philosophy from the manga [to help build Issei].

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I understand that cooking stories are a big genre or subgenre in manga, but the wine aspect of Drops of God seems unusual. Do you have a sense that it created something of a sensation with readers? Did it feel like it did something a little different?

Yamashita: It was huge hit, and the manga has a lot of influence. Actually, Japanese people know about wine from the manga!

Did you watch the previous adaptation or did you feel it was better to keep your version of Issei uninfluenced by what came before?

Yamashita: I watched the whole season [of the 2009 series], and its totally different if I compare it to the manga, but I really like the philosophy and this story about learning an outlook on life through wine. Just like wine, humans are made up from many things, which is in intricately intertwined. [Its] something that reminds us so we are part of nature.

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In this series, Issei fights against the expectations of his family. Is that still a big issue in Japan, or is there more leeway for young people to find their own pursuits and passions?

Yamashita: I think thats real. It depends on, of course, the family. But I totally understand Isseis feelings, Isseis situation because, yeah, I think its real. He has a lot of pressure from the family, so he couldnt maybe show his feelings. Thats why maybe he tried to become a wine expert and I think hes describing his real emotion through the wine. Thats why he goes deep into it.

Its very sad, Isseis family, basically, they have everything but love. Their family shape is kind of weird [and its] very shocking.

Reading up on your career, it appears you knew that this is what you wanted all along and you found a way to get there. Were you supported in your pursuit of acting?

Yamashita: I really love to do acting, but, actually, my family is really supportive, so I really appreciate my familys support.

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In the series, there are these depictions of Camilles interior journey that she goes on when attempting to sample the wine, but Isseis experiences remain an external thing. Do you think he experiences something as intense as she does, or is his examination of the wine more an analytical thing?

Yamashita: Camille has a superpower. Very, very sensitive her taste and the smells, but Issei doesnt have this kind of superpower. Thats why he tried to lose weight. When people lose some weight, [their sense of smells and taste] becomes more sensitive. So thats why I actually lost weight like five or six kilos [11-13 lbs.]. So, it was real hard for me. It was strict diet, but it was real. I tasted so many things and I realized the differences.

Are roles like Issei the kind that give you the most satisfaction? Although he is Camilles opponent, the story never presents him as a traditional antagonist.

Yamashita: Right before I played this the kind of elegant guy I played a naked crazy guy [in Alice in Borderland]. I actually enjoyed the differences. Its really fun. When I played Issei, I had a lot of layers [to explore with the character], so it was a fun process to make him. I enjoyed the character.

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Gwen Stefani's solo performance at the 2023 CMT Awards caught viewers off guard.

The former No Doubt vocalist teamed up with Carly Pearce to sing a rendition of "Just a Girl," and fans just couldn't get enough.

But some fans had other (opposing) thoughts: "This was a disgrace. It was butchered, and it did not belong on Country Music Television Awards," one person wrote.

Gwen Stefani made an appearance at the 2023 CMT Music Awards alongside husband Blake Shelton, but her solo performance caught some viewers off guard.

During one of country music's biggest events of the year, the former No Doubt front lady partnered with Carly Pearce to sing a rendition of her hit song "Just a Girl." As the duo tore up the stage with their memorable performance, folks watching the awards show couldn't get over seeing the former The Voice coach remix a well-known rock anthem into a different genre.

"We cant get enough of @gwenstefani and @carlypearces ICONIC #CMTAwards performance of 'Just A Girl' ," CMT's official Instagram later captioned posted a snippet of it.

While many loved seeing Gwen team up with the "What He Didn't Do" vocalist and perform the popular song in a unique way, longtime country fans had other opinions. Some took to the comments on Instagram to share their thoughts about it not resonating with them like it has in the past.

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"I absolutely love Gwen. This was a disgrace. It was butchered, and it did not belong on Country Music Television Awards," one person wrote. "[Just my opinion] ... that was a hot mess. Trying to put a round peg in a square hole ... it just don't fit. ," another added. "I'm just a girl NOT feeling this entire performance!?? @cmt what are you thinking," a different follower said.

Still, some viewers immediately started going down memory lane upon hearing her onstage. "Man I miss this Gwen ... she can rock anything ," someone else chimed in.

What's more, the "Hollaback Girl" musician left Austin with lots of feel-good memories, even posting behind-the-scene clips of her fun outfits and sweet moments with Blake. "Thank [you] @cmt and @carlypearce for such a wonderful night ," she captioned her video on Instagram.

To put the cherry on top, Carly was also over the moon about their duet. "I love this girl Such an honor to share the stage the other night!! A moment Ill never forget ," the singer added in her own separate Instagram.

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Former Eastenders star Danny Dyer has shared that he has turned to intermittent fasting to shed some weight.

The actor lost 7lbs using the method.

He says that he was not finding exercise to be overly helpful on his weightloss journey, and so turned to intermittent fasting instead. The method has previously been touted by a number of celebrities, including Gisele Bndchen, Jennifer Aniston, Kourtney Kardashian, Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson and Reese Witherspoon.

Read more: Irish personal trainer explains intermittent fasting - and whether you should try it

"I had a gym built and my intention was to start running. [But now] I dont think its good for the heart.," he told The Mirror.

"Exercise I think its b******s."

He said he now uses a mix of yoga and intermittent fasting to lose and keep weight off.

He still makes time for his favourite treats, and enjoys a carvery lunch at his local.

There are several different ways to do intermittent fasting, but the main idea is the same - dedicating a certain portion of your day to eating and fasting the rest of the time.

Most people include their sleeping hours in the fasting time, and fast for 12 to 16 hours.

Many people who try it only eat within an eight hour window each day, for example 1-9pm.

Please consult with your GP before embarking on a diet or weight loss method.

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MANY people believe shedding the pounds involves munching on nothing more than some measly salad leaves.

However, there are actually several different foods that you can - and should - eat more of to maximise yourweight lossgoals.

To lose weight, the number of calories you eat need to be exceeded by calories burned.

Having awell-balanced dietis essential for helping you achieve that.

Here we talk you through the four key foods that you should be including in your diet in order toachieve your weight loss goals- and some you might be surprised by.

It's time to throw out that spiralizer, pasta is back on the menu.

Studieshave shown that people lose moreweightwhen their diet includes pasta regularly.

"So instead of quitting spaghetti, consider reducing portion sizes," nutritionist Emma Beckett of the University of Newcastle wrote inThe Conversation.

A portion of pasta (145g) contains a 7.7g of protein - a macronutrient which has been shown to help aid weight loss by keeping you full for longer.

Emma also suggests switching to wholegrain pasta which has a higher fibre content andbenefitsforgut health.

And the news for pasta lovers gets even better if you're a fan of leftovers.

"When pasta is cooked and cooled, some of the carbohydratesconvert to resistant starch," Emma explains.

Starch is resistant to digestion, isbetter for blood sugar levels and can help you feel fuller.

It might sound mad, but starting your day with chocolate could help you burn fat and supercharge your weight loss.

One study published in theFASEB Journalcould be sweet relief for many people who want to lose weight, but don't want to give up their favourite treat.

A balanced diet means having having a little bit of what we fancy -with experts saying snaffling choc at night could also help weight loss efforts.

Scientists found eating chocolate first thing could help with fat burn and reduce glucose levels in the blood

At night, they said it could alter metabolism and led to more regular sleep patterns.

If you want to be even more virtuous, opt for dark choc over milk.

Being both low in fat and calories, yoghurt is an ideal food to add to your diet if you're trying to lose weight.

It can help improve your digestive health, and combat against any potential bloating and excessive gas thanks to the probiotics it contains.

Meghan Markle's nutritionist even emphasised the benefits of yoghurt- admitting that she tells her clients to eat the dairy treat before every meal.

And a recent study undertaken at the University of Tennessee revealed just how good yoghurt is for blitzing belly fat.

The results revealed that participants who ate 18 ounces of yoghurt per day (as well as reducing their overall calorie intake) lost, on average, 81 per cent more belly fat compared to those who opted to diet without eating yoghurt.

It's also a great source for vitamins and minerals too, with zinc, iodine, potassium and vitamin B5 all active within yoghurt.

Berries are a bit of a secret weapon when it comes to achieving a slim physique.

Research has found that going for red or blue coloured fruit - such as cherries, blueberries, blackberries and red grapes - can help you lose unwanted belly fat.

The chemicals which give the fruit their brightly-coloured appearance can also burn stomach fat and help you get the flat abdominals youre after.

How to speed up weight loss

DIETITIAN Melissa Meier has offered her advice on exactly what you need to eat every day to speed up your weight loss results:

1. Five servings of vegetables

Try and have mostly the non-starchy kind. One serving is a cup (about 200g) of raw vegetables or half a cup (100g) of cooked veg.

2. Two servings of fruit

For one serving think an apple, two kiwi fruits or a cup of berries.

3. Six portions of carbs

Preferably wholegrain... one portion is equivalent to one slice of bread, half a cup of cooked rice, pasta or noodles, or a quarter of a cup of muesli.

4. Two and a half servings of protein

One serving is just 65g of cooked red meat, 80g of cooked poultry or 100g of cooked fish.

Two eggs, a tin of tuna or 170g of tofu also count as a portion.

Spreading this protein content throughout the day is recommend, too.

5. Two and a half portions of dairy or alternatives

Stick to mostly reduced-fat. One serving is one cup of milk, three quarters of a cup of yoghurt or two slices of hard cheese.

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When I created the Glucose Goddess Method, I never envisioned it as a weight loss diet.

As a biochemist, I was fascinated by the discovery that a few simple and sometimes surprising hacks could flatten the rollercoaster of spikes and troughs our blood sugar levels go through in the day. And I was very focused on the positive impact this levelling out has on our mental and physical health.

But when I ran a pilot experiment last year with nearly 3,000 people trying the Method for a month, more than a third of the participants who wanted to lose weight did so and, incredibly, eating more than usual, not counting calories or cutting out any foods, even dessert.

In yesterdays Daily Mail I explained how important it is to start the day with a savoury breakfast to keep blood sugar levels on an even keel from the get-go.

Today, in the second extract from my new book, I will explain the science behind how eating more food can improve your health and can lead to fat loss.

The key is taking on board two of my other hacks: eating a bowl of salad or a plate with vegetables before you tuck into lunch or dinner; and adding a little protein, fat or fibre to any naked carbohydrates. Later, Ill show you how. But first, lets deal with the why.

Our blood sugar levels (also called glucose levels) are designed to rise naturally after we eat sugary and starchy foods and to fall once the cells around the body have taken up glucose from those foods as fuel. But if we eat a lot of sweet and starchy foods at once, glucose levels can spike too high and too fast. This can set up a damaging inflammatory response in the body as it struggles to get glucose levels back to normal.

One response is to pump out the hormone insulin to extract glucose from the blood and divert it into fat reserves. Often this rush of insulin works so efficiently that it leaves blood glucose levels rather low, which is why you might experience an energy dip a few hours after a fast-food meal or snack, triggering powerful cravings for something sweet as your body struggles to build those blood sugar levels back up again.

Many people live with erratically fluctuating glucose levels throughout the day, big spikes and big crashes and an increase in the overall amount of glucose in the body. Long-term, this unsettled condition puts the body in a state of stress that has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and Alzheimers.

It is hardly surprising people who want to lose fat struggle to do so when the food they eat is being channelled into fat reserves and impossible to resist cravings drive them to eat unhealthy food. Taking steps to flatten these glucose peaks and troughs helps break free of this vicious cycle.

And the result, as my experiment showed, is weight loss, even though you might end up eating more food than before, with no restrictions and certainly no counting calories.

Thats because when we flatten those glucose curves, cravings dissipate, putting us back into control of what and when we eat.

Hormones rebalance and, with less insulin washing around, our body can ease out of fat-storing mode into a more natural fat- burning mode more frequently and for longer periods of time. Of the 2,700 participants in my study, 38 per cent of those who wanted to lose weight did so with no restrictions and certainly no counting calories. All through the power of my glucose hacks.

Other scientific studies support this finding with evidence showing that people who focus on flattening their glucose curves can eat more calories and lose fat more easily than people who eat fewer calories but do not flatten their glucose curves. For instance, a 2017 study from the University of Michigan showed that when people focused on flattening their glucose curves (even if they ate more calories than the other group did), they lost more weight (17lb versus 4lb) than those who ate fewer calories and took no care with their blood sugar levels.

The action of insulin is key. When blood glucose levels are steady, insulin levels come down. A 2021 review which analysed 60 weight loss studies proved that insulin reduction always precedes weight loss.

The feedback from my 1.8 million followers on Instagram has also been pretty universal: if you take care not to spike your glucose levels, you can eat until you feel full, without counting calories, and this will not only improve your health but also often naturally leads to fat loss as a consequence. The key is adding the right calories to your meals calories that keep you satiated and reduce cravings, insulin release and inflammation.

One of my favourite and most impactful hacks is to eat a vegetable or salad-based dish as a starter to your lunch or dinner. Youll find that whatever you eat after that starter is much less likely to cause any kind of blood glucose spike.

Thats because when you eat fibrous food such as salad or vegetables on a relatively empty stomach, the fibre deploys itself against the walls of your intestine, forming a viscous protective mesh that stays in place for a few hours. This mesh makes it difficult for glucose molecules from the rest of the meal to get through the lining of the intestine and into the bloodstream. So the speed of glucose getting into the blood is reduced, making glucose spikes less likely.

As long as you have a salad or vegetable starter, you can eat anything you usually have, safe in the knowledge that there will be less of a glucose spike from your meal due to the protective fibre mesh.

To give you an idea of the effect, one study that simply flipped the order in which foods were eaten during a meal showed that by putting vegetables first (and the carbohydrates last), the glucose spike of the meal was decreased by up to 75 per cent. This was achieved without changing the meals contents, just by placing the vegetables first and harnessing the power of the fibre they contain. Its quite remarkable.

So, if your meal normally contains plenty of vegetables, you can turn them into a veggie starter by eating the greenery first before tucking into anything else.

But for this hack to work best, plate up a vegetable starter which is 30 per cent the size of the subsequent meal. Lentils and pulses count as vegetables, and a chunky vegetable soup is a great stomach-liner. (A smooth blended soup wont be as effective because the fibre particles are pulverised by blending, rendering them less effective at creating that protective mesh.)

Snacking on carrot sticks while you prepare your meal is just as effective. Your vegetable starter can be as simple as ten olives.

If you toss your salad in a vinegar-based dressing, youll be checking off two hacks in one. (In tomorrows Daily Mail, Ill explain how the acetic acid in vinegar slows the rate at which glucose is released.)

Any vegetables work, cooked, raw, dressed or plain. When at a restaurant, ask for a side salad at the beginning of your meal or pick a vegetable dish from the menus sides section. If youre out, carry a bag of baby carrots, cherry tomatoes or cucumber sticks to nibble on before you eat your next meal.

The Glucose Goddess Method: Your FourWeek Guide To Cutting Cravings, Getting Your Energy Back, And Feeling Amazing by Jessie Inchauspe, to be published by Penguin Random House on May 16 at $36.99. Pre-order a copy here

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IT'S not everyday that a humble vegetable steals the headlines - and perhaps they should more.

Especially after one new study, which revealed that a brassica family member comes with a whole host of lifesaving benefits.

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Health experts have been promoting broccoli as a superfood for decades.

But until now, we didn't know why it was so beneficial.

Scientistsfrom Penn University, US, found that eating three and a half cups of broccoli each day can significantly improve your gut health - that's equivalent to 548g.

When it comes to wellbeing, these days its all about the the gut, which comprises of the entire digestive system.

New studies emerge each week confirming the huge roll it plays in our overall health, from weight management to brain health, inflammation to immune function.

As part of their study, which published in the journalLaboratory Investigation, researchers conducted tests on mice to find out how broccoli affects the gut.

They discovered that certain molecules in broccoli bind to the walls of the gut creating a protect the lining.

This lining only allows beneficialnutrientsto pass into the body and blocks bacteria that could cause diseases like inflammatory bowel disease, obesity and cancer.

Gary Perdew, a lead researcher of the study,said: "The gut health of the mice that were not fed broccoli was compromised in a variety of ways that are known to be associated with disease.

"Our research is helping to uncover the mechanisms for how broccoli and other foods benefit health in mice and likely humans, as well."

He added: "It provides strong evidence that cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts should be part of a normal healthy diet."

Broccoli is full of nutrients, many of which are well absorbed thanks to it's affect on the gut.

Broccoli is a rich source of vitamin A, which is good for growth and the repair of body tissues.

It is also brimming with vitamin K, which is important for normal blood clotting and healthy bones.

A study byNutrition Researchfound that consuming steamed broccoli regularly lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing the total amount of cholesterol in the body.

Another study in the US also found that increasing vegetables in the diet, especially brassica vegetables like broccoli, mayreduce the risk of heart disease.

Along with this, broccoli isalso great for weight lossbecause it is rich in fibre which keeps you feeling full.

But it's broccoli's cancer-combating powers that make it a phenomenal superfood.

When experts at the World Cancer Research Fund reviewed 206 studies on humans and 22 studies on animals, they found evidence that broccoli lowered the risk of tumours in the stomach, lungs, oesophagus, pancreas, colon and the lining of the uterus.

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John Stephen Goodman, better known as John Goodman, is a well-known American actor. He gained recognition on television before moving on to film acting, where he became a celebrated and highly regarded actor. Goodman was recognized for his large frame, weighing nearly 400 pounds or 180 kilograms. But how did he lose this weight? What does John Goodman's weight loss journey look like?

John Goodman started his acting career in 1983 in the TV movie The Face of Rage. He has since been featured in several films and TV series, such as The Paper Chase (1985), Sea of Love (1985), Sesame Street (1995), Alpha House (2013-2014) and Monster at Work (2021-2023). Apart from his illustrious career, the actor initially struggled with his weight. However, John Goodman's weight loss photos are proof enough of how hard he has worked on his weight. Do you know the story behind his 200-pound weight loss journey?

For the majority of his life, young John Goodman has battled his weight. He has tried for decades to lose weight in vain. In a 2011, interview with David Letterman, he explained his painful experiences of losing weight only to regain it quickly.

He was nearing 400 pounds at the time and decided he needed to find a long-term diet that would get him to a healthy body weight for good. So what happened to John Goodman's weight?

After realizing the adverse effects of being overweight on his well-being, John Goodman began his efforts to lose weight in 2007. His first difficult step was to give up alcohol, which he was addicted to then.

He did, however, seek assistance from professionals and was able to remain sober following his treatment. Along with his main Mediterranean diet plan, the American actor's soberness aided in the weight loss journey.

The American actor began the diet plan in 2011 after employing his instructor, Mackie Shilstone. According to the trainer, the Mediterranean diet is a mixture of plant-based meals rich in vegetables and fruits, low in red meat, and "strongly influenced by olive oil."

Incorporating a high quantity of olive oil into the eating plan makes individuals feel packed and energized. It also helps digestion, boosts metabolism, and promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the body.

The diet emphasizes anti-inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, leafy vegetables, nuts, and fatty fish, in addition to sustainability. John Goodman has adhered to the diet for almost a decade and attributes his miraculous transformation to it.

Along with the dietary pattern, the famous actor works out six days a week. John Goodman now supposedly walks 10,000 to 12,000 steps daily as part of his workout regimen. According to the celebrity's trainer, his improvement occurred over time and is still ongoing.

John had his first panic attack in 1985 while performing in a Broadway production of Big River. It went on for a week before John took the stage each night. John had been diagnosed with depressive disorders sometime in his life. He says depression is a "chemical thing, a brain thing," manifesting as "widespread discontent with everything."

He initially weighed almost 400 pounds or 180 kilograms. In 2014, John lost over 100 pounds. At 69, the actor displayed his dramatic 200-pound weight loss at The Freak Brothers Experience in Los Angeles after employing an individual trainer.

John Goodman's weight loss journey started by quitting alcohol, avoiding processed meals, and consuming many fruits and vegetables. He also began working out regularly, incorporating both cardio and strength coaching.

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1000-LB. Sisters star Tammy Slaton has been spotted showing off her incredible 300-lb. weight loss outside her $37,000 Kentucky home.

The U.S. Sun obtained exclusive photos of Tammy, 36, returning to her two-bedroom Kentucky home after taking a fast food run on Easter Sunday, April 9.

She wore a black zip-up hoodie and a black skirt that hugged her frame, which has shrunk from 700 lbs. down to just over 400 lbs.

The 1000-Lb. Sisters star showed off her greatest achievement as she was able to stand on her own and walk from the car to the front door, with just the assistance of a walker.

Previously on the show, Tammy was not able to execute these basic tasks independently because of complications with her health.

When leaving her home in the morning, Tammy was spotted wearing a different sweatshirt and her wedding ring, according to an eyewitness.

She still proudly displayed her silver ring, despite rumors circulating that she may have split from her husband of five months, Caleb Willingham.

Before returning home, Tammy and her sisterAmy, 35, had anEasterhankering for some deep-fried food and made a trip to a local KentuckyMcDonald's.

Tammy was spotted sitting in the front seat of their car clutching a McDonald's takeout bag while Amy sat in the back.

After pulling through thefast foodjoint, the sisters made their way back home and it appeared that one stop was not enough to tide over their craving.

Amy was also spotted holding aWendy'sdrink as she exited the car and walked up their driveway.

Earlier on the Easter holiday, Tammy and Amy also went on a long shopping spree toWalmart.

While at the shopping center,Tammy was caught vapingwhile riding an electric scooter holding her oxygen tank.

The insider shared that Tammy and Amy were at the Walmart for nearly two hours.

The sisters emerged with carts loaded to the brim with Twinkies, chips, toys, and more, according to the source.

Tammy was spotted taking a drag from an electric vape as she coasted through the parking lot to her car with bags full of junk food.

The U.S. Sun previously reported that a source claimedTammyquit smokingover her nearly 14-month stay at anOhio weight loss rehab clinic.

At the time ofTammy's release, the source shared she had abstained from drinking alcohol, smoking, and vaping for nine months.

Previously on 1000-Lb. Sisters,Tammy admitted shedowned eight bottles of boozea week, leaving doctors fearing for her life.

She also openlyate pizza, vaped, and asked friends for shotsof liquor in clips from the show.

In the season three finale,Tammystopped breathingfor a time after a party bender.

The U.S. Sun previously revealedTammy weighed just over 400 pounds at the end of her 14-month rehab stay - and is nearly half her former size.

After once tipping the scales at 700 pounds, Tammy lost a shocking 300 pounds in her battle against obesity.

As show fans know,Tammyadmitted herself to rehabback in 2021 for a second time to get her life back on track.

"When Tammy was first in rehab, she needed to reach her goal weight of 550 pounds from around 700 pounds in order to beapproved for her bariatric surgery," a friend told The U.S. Sun exclusively.

Bariatric surgery is an operation on the digestive system to help a patient loseweight quickly in extreme situations.

On a season four episode of1000-Lb. Sistersairing on TLC, shereached her goal weight.

As The U.S. Sun first reported,Tammysuccessfully underwent the life-changing procedurein the summer of 2022- and the friend claimed she has since dropped another 150 pounds since then.

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