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Although over the last few months, many scientists and nutritionists have made efforts on social networks to try to spread the idea that there is no magic recipe to lose weight beyond that the only way to lose weight with health is to fall into a caloric deficit (consuming more calories than consumed), today some studies with proven efficacy have found that There are some infusions that can help you in a task that is not easy today, and less considering that we live in a moment of confinement in which it is more than difficult to take a single minute to exercise.

In this sense, several studies have shown in recent weeks how green tea can help you reduce fat and lose weight. Green tea is a type of infusion that, as explained in the latest issue of Mens Health magazine internationally, is made of the same ingredients as black but processed differently.

The first thing you have to be clear about is that if you start drinking infusions you will have fewer times to consume caloric and sugary drinks so, by subtracting those empty calories that you ingest with certain liquids, it will be easier for you to lose weight.

In addition, a recent study has shown that a fairly large number of overweight people who drank green tea or one of its extracts lost more weight than those who did not drink it. In the aforementioned article, it is commented, for example, that a recent study by the University of Oklahoma revealed that people who drank tea lost almost a kilo more than people who did not do so during the first month in which they began to control their diet. . In addition, and what is almost more important for the scientific studies on weight loss, many of those who managed to reduce the numbers on the scale attacked obesity where they were most interested: in the abdominal fat that was the most reduced. of all.

If there is something that concerns both the female and the male sex when it comes to losing weight, that is undoubtedly the belly. It is there where many look when they want to lose weight although this summer there is not too much beach to show off.

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Losing weight can leave dieters with more energy, increased confidence, and loose skin. Although some creams promise magical firming powers, surgical removal is the only effective option. John David Glaude, who runs the account Obese to Beast on YouTube, posted about his decision not to have extra skin removed in a new video.

In the video, Glaude stands shirtless to show viewers the extra skin remaining after losing a significant amount of weight.

"This is not what I would have wanted after losing 160 pounds. I would have wanted to have a perfect body, right? But that's not the case."

Over time, Glaude says he's come to accept his body as it is. "I've had lose skin for years and years and years now, and I am happy person. I am happy with my body," he explains.

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Glaude answers some of the most common questions people have about loose skin, like whether the condition causes pain. Although Glaude hasn't experienced irritation, he explains some people may suffer from chafing and irritation.

The YouTube star also answers the one question he receives most: why doesn't he get surgery?

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Glaude says he doesn't want to take the risk that comes with a major elective surgery. Plus, he's come to appreciate his body and doesn't mind the loose skin.

"This past year, I've actually gotten a lot more comfortable with my body than I ever have been."

Glaude doesn't push others to follow his path, but he does encourage people to wait until they've tried to accept their bodies, too.

"It's worth a shot to put it off just a little bit."

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Adam Scherr, better known as WWE's reigning Universal Champion, Braun Strowman, is feeling his oats of late. This week, the wrestler shared a shirtless mirror selfie showing off his visibly toned six-pack abs following his recent weight loss. With a billed weight of 385 pounds in the ring, Scherr revealed he currently weighs 355 pounds in quarantine a drop of 30 pounds.

Giving a shout out to MegaFit Meals which he credits with helping him lose weight and maintain his gains, Scherr said his ripped body has got him feeling like a "sexual Tyrannosaurus Rex." It's still unclear what he means precisely by that. He's got the "big and scary" part down, although his arms look perfectly proportionate to his body... not to mention jacked.

Scherr has also recently posted to his Instagram Story about how happy he was to be getting back to his training after weeks of uncertainty during the pandemic, sharing a series of workout videos from the recently reopened Ironclad Gym in Florida.

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While he's one of the largest fighters in the WWE (they don't call him the "Monster Among Men" for nothing), Scherr has cut his weight down considerably from his strongman days. Prior to his wrestling career, he competed in numerous strongman events, winning the North American Strongman U.S. Amateur National Championship in 2011, and the Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championship in 2012, earning himself an invitation to the Arnold Classic the following year, before he decided to enter the ring in 2014.

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If years ago what everyone wanted to lose weight was talking about going to the gym and getting pounded doing sports, now many nutritionists and sports experts have turned the tables.New trends in the world of nutrition warn that leading a healthy life is no longer (or at least not only) a matter of doing sports.Over the years and with an increasingly powerful food industry and the increase in sedentary lifestyle and associated diseases such as obesity, consumption trends have changed and now there are many people who, as nutritionists themselves report, They cannot lose weight for much sport that they do. So it is necessary to put aside junk food and start eating real food.

In this link we told you yesterday an example of a woman who had succeeded. The photo speaks for itself. The results are surprising. Once you change your diet then you do have to start exercising. And the first step is to start the house little by little and by the foundations. That is: do not face the first day a half marathon.Just do the fashionable exercise that everyone talks about and that more and more people practice.It is simple: just walk. Doing about 15,000 steps each day will suffice.

More and more people are joining this trend. And it is a way of exercising without you noticing it excessively. In fact, several viral coach challenges circulate around the network that try to improve the lives of their followers.What does it consist on? In that you get a smart phone or an activity bracelet and count the steps you take. The goal is for you to exceed 15,000 each day. If you succeed, put a mark on the calendar and start introducing small actions that can lead you to move more and (therefore) burn more calories.

Keep in mind that moving (in this link you can read how beneficial it is, for example, doing it after each meal or each dinner), will make your body activate and burn more calories. If you do more than 15,000 steps a day (or even reach 20.00)you can subtract 4,000 calories.A challenge at the height of a few for which even groups (both women and men) have set up that periodically go out across Spain to walk together.

But this is not the only action you can do. Quite the contrary. Moving and walking has to be a complement.In fact, scholars assure that if you add to this, for example, a renunciation of alcohol or ultraprocessed, the changes in your body you will begin to notice before. And that is the last of the keys that nutritionists transmit: losing weight is a matter of time. You have to be patient because the results are not achieved in a moment or a minute. Every effort has its rewards.

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By now, everyone has seen the new photo of Adele showing off her stunning weight loss. People have compared her to actress Sarah Paulson and there have been debates over how we judge beauty and what it means when people lavish praise on someone after they lose weight. Adele celebrated her 32nd birthday on May 5, 2020, and she showed off her new, thinner frame by posting a photo of herself wearing Elzinga. The dress quickly sold out and demand for the dress continues to increase.

Elzinga posted the photo of Adele in the dress on their official Instagram page along with the following caption.

Adele in the balloon-sleeve silk-organza mini dress on her birthday!Happy birthday Adele!#adele #elzinga #birthday

The dress retails for approximately $610 and until Elzinga has enough to satisfy their customers, look-a-like dresses are also selling out.

You may see the post that Adele shared where she showcased her new figure in the Elzinga dress below.

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It is believed that Adele lost approximately 100 pounds and even though there are social distancing rules in place, she has been able to continue working out and maintain her new figure. Many gyms are beginning to reopen as long as people stay a good six feet apart and Adele has made significant changes in her life.

She switched her diet to one that is mainly plant-based and has ditched sugary, calorie-laden, and junk foods. Adele is reportedly following the SIRTfood diet that involves eating foods that contain a specific protein and restricting calories to about 1000 per day in addition to regular exercise.

Adele lost weight quickly and effectively, but it is likely if she changes her diet she would begin to gain weight again. Regardless, everyone agrees that Adele looks sensational and the fact that the Elzinga Studios dress sold out immediately after Adele posted her photo is a testament to her star power.

What do you think about Adele in Elzinga? Are you a fan of the dress?

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This is a Salmon Wasabi burger and, yes, its as delicious as it looks. Its recipe is below too.

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DIETING IS FOR losers. Keto, Paelo, Whole 30: America loves itself a fad diet, and some of them may even help you lose weight. Except that weight loss is only one of many reasons to eat a healthy diet.

The other reasons include fighting disease-stoking inflammation, keeping your cholesterol in check, fortifying your immunity, staving off (or blunting the effects of) diabetes, nourishing your brain, elevating your energy, and building strength.

For people who are serious about getting in shape and building muscle, that last word is critical.Diet is a key piece of building strength, says Brian St. Pierre, C.S.C.S., R.D., director of nutrition at Precision Nutrition, a company whose clients include the Carolina Panthers and the San Antonio Spurs.

Without adequate calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients, you will not be able to maximize strength, adequately recover, or perform at your peak," St. Pierre says.

And that kind of strength doesnt just apply to your workouts but to everything in between: at work, with your family, during downtime.

Will you likely lose weight on this program, too? For sure.

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Will you gain muscle? Absolutelyalthough a strength diet considers not just mass but other factors in overall health.

The true strength of the Strength Diet, devised with the guidance of St. Pierre, is less about what you lose and more about what you gain: vitality, longevity, and simplicity.

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Okay, this involves (a very little bit of) math. But the rest is way, way more delicious. Promise.

If you want to maintain your current bodyweight but add strength, your total daily caloric goal should be about 15 times your current bodyweight. So if you weigh 150 pounds, thats 2,250 calories daily (150 x 15).

This essential nutrient builds muscle and fills you up. The oft-cited target of eating about 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight is the gold standard. So if you weigh 150, thats 150 grams of protein, spread throughout the day. Target zoonutrients, such as creatine, that occur only in animal foods, to further stoke muscle power and strength.

You need at least 20 percent of your calories to come from fats in order to maintain your hormone levels, says St. Pierre. And prize healthy fats. They lower inflammation, improve immunity, and boost your health. (So you never miss a workout.)

Start with a base of 20 percent. Pierre recommends diversifying the carbs you eat, making sure to include phytonutrients (nutrients that occur only in plant foods, with distinct colors signifying different types, to boost health and manage) and myconutrients (nutrients that occur only in mushrooms and other fungi, to avoid deficiencies that hamper physical function and strength).

You may want to tinker with this percentage as you adapt the diet to suit your tastes and needs.

Youll notice you have some calories left over, about 750. From here, how you allocate those nutrients is up to you. St. Pierre says to play around with adding more fat or more carbs until you find a balance that satisfies your stomach and your taste buds.

(If youre not sure where to start, split the remaining calories into carbs and fat and see how that feels.)

Use Precision Nutrition's calculator to do the work. Just plug in your data and choose Body Recomposition as your goal. Select your eating style and customize your macros (balanced, low-carb, low-fat, etc.). The formula will spit out a plan to maximize your strength.

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How you choose to enjoy your Strength Diet is up to you. But heres roughly what a typical day might look like for that soon-to-be-strong-as-hell 150-pound guy.

Savory Oatmeal Bowl

2 soft-boiled eggs; 2 cups sauteed spinach; 4 cremini mushrooms (quartered); and 2 slices torn prosciutto (sizzled) over 1 cup cooked oatmeal, drizzled with olive oil and topped with freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition: 449 calories, 30g protein, 38g carbs (7g fiber), 21g fat

3 large pieces beef jerky

Nutrition: 246 calories, 20g protein, 7g carbs (1g fiber), 15g fat

Salmon Burger with Wasabi Mayo

4 oz cooked salmon tucked inside a whole-grain burger bun and loaded up with 1 cup pea shoots, 1/2 avocado (sliced), and 1 Tbsp mayo mixed with 1/2 tsp wasabi powder. Serve with a ripe Asian pear.

618 calories, 37g protein, 47g carbs (14g fiber), 33g fat

2 scoops protein powder in water

220 calories, 48g protein, 4g carbs (0g fiber), 1g fat

Apricot Pork Chop with Kale-Cherry-Quinoa Salad

4 oz pork chop seared with 1/2 red onion (quartered) and 3 apricots (pitted and quartered). Serve with 1 cup cooked quinoa mixed with 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 cup kale (finely chopped), 1 Tbsp apple-cider vinegar, 1/2 cup cherries (pitted and halved), and salt and pepper to taste.

653 calories, 39g protein, 76g carbs (11g fiber), 23g fat

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Any discussion of health and wellness must include some mention of nutrition. Unfortunately, depending on who you are talking to, anecdotes will likely prevail as opposed to facts or research. Although we know a persons diet is very important to well-being and health maintenance, there is a dearth of specifics on how our nutrients affect disease prevention or resolution. We know a balanced diet is important, but what is that? What exactly does a balanced diet look like?

Cultural influences play a tremendous part in food styles, with geography obviously important. Those living in an arid, desert climate certainly arent going to be pescatarians. The diet of the average Westerner has changed radically over the last century. But our anatomy and physiology were determined by evolutionary factors. A major influence was the introduction of agriculture and animal husbandry ten thousand years ago. On an evolutionary time scale, this is too rapid a development. The modern diet came on the scene relatively quickly in evolutionary terms, in the blink of an eye.

Many would argue the so-called diseases of civilization, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and others, have emerged largely due to dietary changes. One of the most fundamental changes has been in the consumption of sugar. The average American eats about 77 grams of sugar per day, which is about three times what the recommendation is. This equals about 230 calories per day, potentially adding up to as much as 23 pounds of body fat per year. Excess consumption of simple carbohydrates and sugars are believed to be a serious contributor to our obesity epidemic. They also place you at risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and fatty liver disease.

What are carbohydrates? They are simply sugar molecules linked together in long chains. When eaten, these links are broken apart, releasing the sugars into the blood stream. The most important sugar molecule is glucose, which is the type of sugar used by the body, but many others can be found in nature. All of them result in the formation of glucose when consumed.

Foods that are disassembled easily release their component sugars suddenly, flooding the bloodstream. These foodstuffs are said to have a high glycemic index (GI), while proteins and many vegetables, having a lower GI, take longer to break down. This results in the slower release of sugar molecules into the blood. High GI foods lead to a spike in blood levels, while low-glycemic foods helps maintain good glucose control through the slow and steady release of glucose.

The manner in which foods are handled and processed in Western society has fundamentally altered critical nutritional components and characteristics of the human diet. Multiple radical changes have taken place, from the amount and type of fiber to the macronutrients, that being the proteins, fats and especially the carbohydrates. The latter is one of greater significance to Americans, since the carbohydrate load for most of us far surpasses that of prehistoric man.

What of those living in the early nineteenth century? I guarantee they werent worrying about where to get their next packet of SweetN Low. Sugar comes in many forms..and sweeteners today in even more. A plethora of options exist today, from the natural to the partially natural, to the completely artificial (as though manufactured from a chemistry set). These are generally classified by what they are derived from.

Numerous natural options are available, although just because they are natural does not mean they are healthy. Fruit sugar, generally referred to as fructose, was espoused as a healthier sweetener for diabetics since it has a lower glycemic index. Subsequently, high-fructose products have been linked to long-term metabolic complications like insulin resistance, belly fat accumulation and high triglyceride levels.

Coconut sugar has become popular and with good reason since it provides some nutritional value. For example, it is high in vitamin C and improves antioxidant levels. Additionally, coconut sugar contains electrolytes like potassium, magnesium and sodium, all of which are essential to heart, nerve and kidney function. Honey, used for centuries, has many of these same benefits. Agave nectar is another healthier option. Although it provides fewer nutrients than raw honey, it is significantly more flavorful so you need less. Also, it has a slightly lower glycemic index than table sugar.

Why do artificial sweeteners exist? Simply put, people want to eat or drink things that are sweet without the calories of sugar. Most are hoping over time consuming fewer calories will translate to less weight gain, more loss of excess weight, and a lower risk of weight-related problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

As to the nutritive value of sugar, other than being immediately available for energy, it has none. Sugar is inflammatory, obviously high in calories, and can be found in surprising places. Foods that you wouldnt think to be sugary often hide it in some way. The larger food corporations employ a devious tactic of adding these sweeteners to their products to make them more desirable. High fructose corn syrup, corn syrup solids, and many other sweeteners are being put into our prepared edible products, without the obvious inclusion of sugar. What is the uninformed consumer to do?

The artificial sweeteners are far more potent, ie sweeter, than table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. A miniscule amount produces a sweet taste equal to that of sugar, without the calories. If you have diabetes, artificial sweeteners and stevia are preferable to real sugar since they wont immediately raise your blood sugar. The question of potential harm caused by these substances has been raised since the invention of saccharin. Back in the day, studies performed on rats did reveal an association with cancer, but the quantities required to have these effects were unreasonable. Further studies led to the removal of any such warning. But a new study has raised the possibility that the artificial sweeteners used in diet beverages may increase the risk of dementia and stroke.

Varied concerns have been raised related to the consumption of the manufactured sweeteners. Animal studies suggest that they may be addictive but a review of human trials could find no obvious consequences to the health of regular consumers. Some research suggests these substances can prevent us from associating sweetness with calories. As a result, we may crave more sweets and choose sweet food over nutritious food. Additionally, the overstimulation of sugar receptors from use of these hyper-sweeteners may limit our tolerance for more complex tastes. In summary, the use of the artificial sweeteners provided no clear health benefits but potential danger cannot be excluded.

A recommended strategy is to get educated about your options. Read food labels for hidden ingredients or those containing sugar in some other form. Start by decreasing the amount of sweetener in your coffee, tea or cereal. Try adding fruit instead of some type of sugar. Dilute your juices by mixing with water, so that some sweetness is still provided. Drink less processed, sweetened beverages since a large percentage of the sugar in the Western diet is consumed in this form.

Our sense of taste provides critical information about the nature and quality of food. Of all the basic taste qualities, sweetness is the most universally liked, thus it is easy to understand the appeal of diet soft drinks and other artificially sweetened beverages. Cutting out all sweeteners isnt realistic, but a healthy goal is to reduce the amount of sugar in your diet.

Our deep-seated desire for sweet has been so strong over the centuries it has influenced the course of human history. But the modern era has introduced foods which may underlie many of the chronic diseases of Western civilization. Until we know more, it seems reasonable to suggest the healthiest approach is one of moderation and limitation. Reducing your intake of sweets, regardless of their form, is best, with several healthier options on the market. Get informed, and make careful, intelligent decisions. In the big picture, your health depends on it.

Editors note: Dr. Conway McLean is a physician practicing foot and ankle medicine in the Upper Peninsula, with a move of his Marquette office to the downtown area. McLean has lectured internationally on wound care and surgery, being double board certified in surgery, and also in wound care. He has a sub-specialty in foot-ankle orthotics. Dr. McLean welcomes questions or comments atdrcmclean@outlook.com.

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1. In this observational study derived from the DASH feeding trial, both diets that were rich in fruits and vegetables were found to be associated with lower levels of biomarkers indicative of cardiac damage and strain.

2. These findings add to the body of evidence supporting existing dietary guidelines.

Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good)

Study Rundown: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, and risk factors that have been identified include hypertension, diabetes, lack of physical activity, excessive alcohol consumption, and a poor diet, among others. While observational studies have linked a healthy diet with a reduced risk for CVD injury, very few studies have attempted to establish direct causality. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) trial was a randomized feeding study that investigated the effects of 3 different diets on blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in middle-aged adults without known preexisting CVD. In this observational study that utilized stored specimens from the DASH trial, it was found that the two diets rich in fruits and vegetables were associated with lower subclinical cardiac damage and cardiac strain. However, inflammation did not vary significantly between groups. These findings strengthen current dietary guidelines aimed at maintaining cardiovascular health, but it remains unclear whether these dietary features are beneficial in those with established heart failure. Strengths of this study include the analysis of highly sensitive biomarkers and the use of isocaloric diets to minimize the confounding effect of weight change. The study was limited by a short follow-up period, missing data from over 30% of the original study population, and the inability to isolate the physiological effects of specific food groups or micronutrients.

Click here to read the study, published today in Annals of Internal Medicine

Click here to read an accompanying editorial in Annals of Internal Medicine

Relevant Reading: A Clinical Trial of the Effects of Dietary Patterns on Blood Pressure

In-Depth [retrospective cohort]: In this study, specimens belonging to 326 of the 459 original DASH trial participants were examined for 3 biomarkers corresponding to cardiac damage, strain, and inflammation: high-sensitivity troponin I (hs-cTnI), N-terminal proB-type natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP), and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), respectively. Participants were fed 1 of 3 dietsa control diet that was low in fruits, vegetables, and dairy but high in fat; a fruit and vegetable diet that was also high in fat; or the DASH diet, which was high in fruits, vegetables, and dairy but low in fatand tracked for 8 weeks. Weighted baseline characteristics were similar between groups despite the missing data. Decreases in hs-cTnI levels from baseline were observed in both the fruit and vegetable group (-0.9 ng/L [95% confidence interval (CI), -1.5 to -0.3 ng/L]) and the DASH group (-0.4 ng/L [95% CI, 0.6 to 0.2 ng/L]). Several participants in both groups had hs-cTnI levels that fell below the limit of detection of 1.6 ng/L. NT-proBNP levels also decreased in the fruit and vegetable group (-4.6 pg/mL [95% CI, -7.9 to -1.2 pg/mL]) as well as the DASH group (-4.0 pg/mL [95% CI, -7.3 to -0.8 pg/mL]). Compared with the control diet, the fruit and vegetable diet reduced hs-cTnI levels by 0.5 ng/L (95% CI, -0.9 to -0.2 ng/L) and NTproBNP levels by 0.3 pg/mL (95% CI, -0.5 to -0.1 pg/mL). Hs-CRP levels were similar between all groups, and the fruit and vegetable and DASH groups did not differ with respect to any of the three biomarkers.

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If you're feeling a little more on edge than usual lately, you're certainly not alone. With the whole world trying to hold it together in the face of COVID-19, it seems everybody is at least a little anxious these days.

A good diet for anxiety includes plenty of fresh, healthy foods.

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What to do? Well, the first step toward reining in that anxiety may be to look at what you're eating.

"A balanced diet helps us stay grounded and more resilient by balancing hormones, neurotransmitters and blood sugar, which all contribute to an emotional state of wellbeing," says Cindy Klinger, RDN, LDN, an integrative dietitian at Cambiati Wellness.

Indeed, a healthy diet is linked to lower levels of anxiety, according to a January 2017 study in BMC Medicine. And it may even have the power to increase happiness, life satisfaction and overall wellbeing, per an August 2016 American Journal of Public Health study that included more than 12,000 people.

Here, we'll dig into what healthy eating means in this context and some diet dos and don'ts when you're trying to find your zen.

The healthy diet described in the BMC Medicine study was based on the Mediterranean diet, and a staple of that eating pattern is fatty fish like wild salmon, mackerel, sardines and trout.

These are all high in zinc, Klinger says, which is a nutrient some people with anxiety may be lacking. Plus, the omega-3 fatty acids these fish contain play a vital role in brain health overall, she adds.

One meta-analysis, published September 2018 in JAMA Network Open, reviewed 19 clinical trials and found that omega-3 fatty acid supplements which are usually derived from fish oil may help ease anxiety symptoms in people diagnosed with a range of physical and mental health problems. (The authors noted that larger trials still need to be done, though.)

Probiotic-rich fermented foods, including pickles and sauerkraut as well as yogurt and kefir, have been linked to lower anxiety levels.

One August 2015 study in the journal Psychiatry Research found a link between probiotic foods and less social anxiety, specifically, although the authors note that more research needs to be done to establish more than correlation.

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Fresh produce tends to be a very good source of antioxidants, and anxiety is thought to correlate with a lowered total antioxidant state, revealed March 2014 research in Current Neuropharmacology. So it's plausible, then, that enjoying plenty of antioxidant-rich foods may help you feel more settled.

However, only one in 10 adults gets the recommended servings of fruits and veggies each day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Aim to eat 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables every day, per the CDC.

The immediate effect of alcohol may be calming. But as alcohol is processed by your body, it can interfere with sleep and a lack of quality sleep can perpetuate anxiety, per Harvard Health Publishing.

Caffeine affects everyone differently, but it can make some people feel nervous and jittery. It can also interfere with sleep, according to the Mayo Clinic.

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Even mild dehydration can affect your mood, according to an August 2018 analysis of 33 studies published in Physiological Reports.

How much water do you need? As a general rule of thumb, divide your body weight by two for the number of ounces you should consume every day.

Going too long without eating may cause your blood sugar to drop, making you feel jittery and worsening underlying anxiety, according to Harvard Health Publishing.

This is especially true if you're eating more simple carbs and processed foods (think: white bread and rice, sweets and soda), which can spike your blood sugar. Complex carbohydrates, on the other hand, are metabolized more slowly, and thus help maintain a more even blood sugar level, which creates a calmer feeling.

Examples of complex carbs include the following, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine:

More and more studies are linking the foods we eat to our mental state, but plenty of research still needs to be done to fully understand the connection, especially when it comes to causation vs. correlation.

There's no drawback to adopting a healthier diet, but there's no evidence that certain foods or eating approaches can treat or cure mental illnesses. In other words, diet adaptations should not take the place of traditional mental health treatments. If your COVID-triggered anxiety is interfering with your daily life and you can't seem to manage it well on your own, consult with your doctor or another health care professional to get the help you need.

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