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People have plenty of complaints about the keto diet, including the fact that its super heavy on meats. But theres a slight variation on keto that's more friendly to lovers of plant-based foods. Its called the ketotarian diet, and its a plant-based version of the keto diet.

Just to recap: The keto diet is an eating plan that focuses on having foods that are high in fat and moderate in protein, and limiting your carb intake. When you follow a keto diet, your body moves into a state known as ketosis, which is when your body doesnt have enough carbs for your cells to use for energy. At that point, your body starts making ketones, organic compounds that it uses in place of carbohydrates. At the same time, your body also starts burning fat for energy.

The ketotarian diet attempts to do the same thing, but with a vegetarian slant. The ketotarian diet was coined by Will Cole, DC, a functional medicine expert. He wrote a book called Ketotarian: The (Mostly) Plant-Based Plan to Burn Fat, Boost Your Energy, Crush Your Cravings, and Calm Inflammation that laid out the new eating plan. However, many people create their own variation of a plant-based keto that may not necessarily be based on this book.

As a whole, the ketotarian diet is really similar to the keto dietjust without meat. Under the ketotarian diet, followers get their fat and protein from sources like eggs, ghee, and fish (if theyre open to it) to try to keep their bodies in ketosis.

But a ketotarian diet is clearly different from a regular keto diet, and theres a lot to unpack here. Everything you need to know about going ketotarian, ahead.

The ketotarian diet takes most of the animal fats youd have on the keto diet and swaps them out for plant-based fats. Think: avocados, olives, and nuts. You can still have those foods on the regular keto diet, but the ketotarian diet places a heavier emphasis on them.

Not all plant-based food is considered good on the ketotarian diet, though. In the book, Cole recommends opting for organic foods and limiting how much you have of non-fermented soy products like tofu.

Like regular keto, the ketotarian diet aims to have the same breakdown of macronutrients. While everyones needs are slightly different, that typically ends up breaking down your macronutrients like this:

That usually means eating no more than 50 grams of carbs a day, but some strict keto dieters even opt for just 20 grams a day. Its tricky to get enough plant-based protein on a ketotarian diet, says Scott Keatley, RD, of Keatley Medical Nutrition Therapy. Thats why the diet allows for eggs, ghee, fish, and shellfish, he says.

Of course, not all plant-based foods are high in protein and fat. In general, these are the ones you want to load up on:

This is a tough diet to follow, says Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, nutrition and wellness expert and contributor to the book Sugar Shock. Your food choices are so severely limited, she says.

Being a ketotarian requires a lot of planning and cooking, too, Cassetty says. Takeout and restaurant options are very limited, she notes. This might make it feel like a chore to start and maintain the ketotarian diet.

Restrictive diets like this can also take a toll on your emotional well-being and make you feel defeated when, actually its not youits the extreme set of food rules youre trying to follow, Cassetty points out. And, she adds, people who are prone to disordered eating are very vulnerable on an eating plan like the ketotarian diet.

Cassetty is also concerned about fish being the only allowable animal protein source, citing mercury poisoning as a risk. If youre attempting the ketotarian diet, its important to vary your seafood consumption, she says.

Can the ketotarian diet help you lose weight?

Many people swear by the keto diets ability to help followers lose weight, and Keatley says you can also lose weight on the ketotarian diet. Most weight loss on this diet will occur due to calorie restriction, as it can be hard to meet your energy needs with such lean proteins and limited carbohydrates, he says.

Still, he warns against losing too much weight. Too much weight loss, too fast is not healthy as you may be losing lean muscle which is very hard to replace as we age, he says. And while its likely youll lose weight on a ketotarian diet, Cassetty says its also likely that youll regain it when you stop following the eating plan.

Like regular keto, experts dont exactly recommend this diet. I would not engage with this diet beyond 12 weeks, as there is limited research on the long-term effects of a ketogenic diet, Keatley says.

Cassetty also notes that other plant-focused diets can be great for overall health and weight loss, and other methods include more complex carbohydrates than ketotarian. The best evidence Ive seen is for other dietary approaches that include carbohydrates, she says, pointing to the Mediterranean diet, which is plant-focused and includes carb-rich foods, like whole grains, beans, legumes, and fruit.

If you stack up the ketotarian diet against regular keto, though, Cassetty says its healthier to be a ketotarian. Both versions of keto eliminate or drastically reduce plant foods, which isnt a good game plan for long-term healthy living, she says. But if youre choosing between the two versions, Id say the ketotarian diet is healthier for you.

The bottom line: Experts dont really recommend following a ketotarian diet long term, and they would recommend other plant-based diets (with more complex carbs) over it. If you really want to give it a go, try it out for just a short time and continue or stop based on how your feel.

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WE'VE all experienced it - those couple of hours after lunch when all you can think about is a trip to the vending machine.

Or when you're sat in front of the TV watching a movie and you're gripped by the compulsion to eat a whole tub of Ben & Jerry's.

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For some these intense sugar cravings strike most days - which can be especially harmful if you're trying to lose weight.

As top dietitian Susie Burrell says: "Often sweet in nature, it is intense food cravings that can see our dietary goals fly out the window as we are completely overcome by a desire to eat foods that are high fat, calories, salt and/or sugars.

"While cravings can tell us a lot about our base line nutrition, how we respond to our cravings is also important, as eating more of what you are craving can actually make the cravings worse."

Here, the Sydney-based expert takes us through some simple strategies to help you take control of your sugar cravings and maximise your weight loss...

Doing something different at the time you would usually have a sweet snack or treat such as going for a brisk walk is a great way to curb sugar cravings.

Not only will it distance you from the food you're craving but it will help to release endorphins - the 'feel good' chemicals in your brain - which can help turn the craving off.

Writing in her blog Shape Me, Susie says: "Cravings are largely behavioural and can easily be broken when we work to alter the neural pathways that we have previously established."

A study published in the journal Appetite found that a significant number of participants lost their craving for chocolate altogether when they had to go for a walk before they could indulge.

Slimmers should try to avoid any large servings of intense sugars and high fat foods such as chocolates, biscuits and ice-cream - as these will be virtually impossible to stop yourself from overeating.

Susie urges people to go forindividual portions of ice-cream or chocolate so you physically cannot overeat them.

Susie recommends practicing the art of food combining - and putting protein rich foods with something sweet to help balance out the flavours you are exposing yourself to.

Here you will avoid the frenzied feeding that can occur when you are quickly eating sugary foods, whilst still satisfying the need for something sweet.

Susie says: "The foods higher in fat hummus, cheese and peanut butter will give you the rich mouth feel you are looking for, as well as offering protein which will also help to keep you full.

"Some of my favourite food combos include apple slices or celery dipped or spread with peanut butter, Greek yoghurt with berries, chopped nuts and a spoon of honey (this can also be made into frozen yoghurt, or rice cakes or corn cakes topped with peanut butter and banana."

We're all guilty of reaching in the biscuit tin or munching on a bar of chocolate right at the end of the day to give us a boost.

However, Susie urges slimmers to set a time when they stop eating to ensure they don't gorge on sweet treats.

She says: "Aim to stop eating by a certain time, and brush your teeth to help to shift the desire for sweet food.

"Or if cravings take hold mid-afternoon, try and preempt them with a healthy snack and keep gum or sugar free mints or vegetable sticks on hand to take the place of sweet foods when you want to mindlessly munch."

Factoring in one sweet, but healthy option each day will help to take the edge off the craving before it takes hold of you.

You could have one Jaffa Cake which contains 46 calories or one two-finger KitKat which contains just 106 calories,

Hunger is one of the biggest reasons why people experience cravings.

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To avoid these, it may be a good idea to make sure you're eating regularly and have healthy snacks close at hand.

By being prepared, and avoiding long periods of hunger, you may be able to prevent the craving from showing up at all.

Susie says: "Eating well throughout the day can go a long way in keeping your blood glucose levels well controlled and ultimately preventing extreme cravings long term."

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Tired of being hammered over the head with a head of lettuce about eating more plants? Fair enough. But eating more plants - whether you want to call yourself plant-based or not - has some pretty powerful perks when it comes to your health, way beyond a smaller jeans size (though research has shown losing weight is one of the top benefits of a plant-based diet). Read on to find out what they are and give that kale in your crisper a second chance.

While theres no official definition of a plant-based diet, many people take it to mean that youre eating more plants but that you may be eating a flexitarian or vegetarian diet, says Amy Gorin, RD, an NYC-based registered dietician. Being vegan is a little more extreme, she adds, restricting all animal products like eggs, fish, and even honey. For those not willing to give up their Sunday scramble,adopting a 'plant-leaning' or 'plant-forward' approachis a nice middle-ground to help you begin to integrate more plants and fewer animal products into your diet. Learn more about the distinctions between the labels plant-based, vegan, plant-leaning and more here.

Its not just the lack of meat that goes along with a plant-based diet, but the shift in what youre adding to your diet instead of your usual foods. People who eat pulses (such as chickpeas, white beans, and lentils) regularly are 22% less likely to be obese, Gorin says. Beyond weight loss, eating a vegetarian diet can also help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease.

A 2014 study published in Trends in Food Science & Technology suggested that plant-based diets can improve your memory largely by preventing the degeneration of the mind. The researchers argue that, since bodily stress and inflammation can lead to degenerative diseases and neurodegeneration, its important to have a diet that helps minimize these issues and a plant-based diet are able to accomplish this.

A major contributor to client change in the United States is the means by which we support meat-based diets. According to research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, The U.S. food production system uses about 50% of the total U.S. land area, 80% of the freshwater, and 17% of the fossil energy used in the country. As the population increases, so does this number.

On the flip side, a 2014 study of Europes meat and dairy intake found that lower livestock production leads to 40% lower nitrogen emissions along with 2540% lower greenhouse gas emissions. By not eating meat, or simply lessening the amount of meat in your diet in favor of plants, your impact on the earth and your carbon footprint lessens with it. Its also worth noting that its easier and more practical for many people to raise their own fruits and vegetables than livestock, so if you are able to take your plant-based diet in-house and grow your own plants, youre able to continue cutting down on this impact and be more sustainable. Read more about what difference one person can make by switching to an entirely plant-based approach here.

Many diets serve as quick fixes, helping you get healthy and lose weight fast, only to gain every pound back the moment you stop it. And the reason you have to stop them is because many of these diets are too restrictive to realistically live off of indefinitely. But plant-based diets offer a functional take on a healthier lifestyle, meaning that the steps you take forward in your health are more likely to stick.

Beyond slashing your risk of chronic and long-term disease, a plant-based diet can also keep you from getting the common cold or the flu each year.Switching to a diet that centers fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds and forgoes animal products has been proven to strengthen your immune system and fend off seasonal illnessessuch as the flu. Adding more plants to your diet ensures that your body receives plenty of antioxidants which are key in defending your immune system and reducing your risk of disease.

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HEALTH NEWS

Gift shop volunteers needed

Gift Shop volunteers are needed at Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals. This is a great way to learn about retail in health care or volunteer your time and experience in an enjoyable shop environment.

Volunteer benefits include shop discounts and a meal voucher. A variety of shift times are available including evenings and weekends. Please visit the hospitals website atbeverlyhospital.org/giving/volunteer-services for more information.

Pet therapy volunteers sought

Care Dimensions, formerly Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, is seeking more volunteers with certified pet therapy dogs to provide pet therapy to hospice patients in a variety of settings throughout Greater Boston and on the North Shore.

Pet therapy dogs must be certified through a registered pet therapy organization. Volunteers will receive training and ongoing support while engaging in the rewarding experience of visiting hospice patients and their caregivers.

For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Sheryl Meehan, Director of Volunteer Services and Complementary Therapies at SMeehan@CareDimensions.org or 978-750-9321.

SUPPORT GROUPS AND OTHER PROGRAMS

Cooking Through Grief

Care Dimensions will host a Family Cooking Night, Cooking Through Grief, from 6-8 p.m. March 18 at Beverly Taste Buds Kitchen, 131 Rantoul St., Beverly.

This is a group event for children, teens ages 4-18 and families who are grieving the death of someone important in their lives. The group will have fun cooking up treats while meeting new friends who are also grieving.

This event is free. Space is very limited. Registration is required. Call 978-750-9335 or email grief@caredimensions.org.

Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group

Spectrum Adult Day Health Programs, 600 Cummings Center, Beverly, will host an Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group from 1:30 to 3 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month.

The group will offer information and education about Alzheimers disease and related memory disorders, an increased understanding through shared experiences and mutual support from other caregivers. Free respite care available upon request. Light refreshments will be served

To RSVP for respite care or have questions, contact support leader Rachael Palmacci at 978-921-5020 or signup online at http://spectrumdayprogram.org.

Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients

An eight-session educational/support program for individuals newly diagnosed with breast cancer is held at the Beverly Hospital at Danvers. This program is designed to support, guide and provide knowledge.

The free program is held at Beverly Hospital at Danvers Breast Center, Beverly Hospital at Danvers, 480 Maple St., Danvers. Sessions are held on the first and thirdMonday beginning at 7 p.m. There is no fee.

For further details on upcoming dates or to register, please contact Kimberly Willis, NP-C, Certified Patient Navigator at kwillis@nhs-healthlink.org or call 978-304-8105.

Dementia Support Group

A Dementia Support Group will be held at Twin Oaks Center on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7-8 p.m.

When you are faced with a loved one exhibiting symptoms of dementia, it can be a confusing and troubling time in your life. The group will help you understand the disease and gain knowledge about the best methods of care for your loved one.

People afflicted with cognitive impairments require additional care to keep their emotional and physical functioning strong and healthy. The centers specialized professionals connect to deliver consistent, stable care while creating an environment of warmth and understanding.

Twin Oaks Center is located at 63 Locust St., Danvers. The support group is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jennifer Tineo at 978-777-0011.

One Life recovery program

One Life, a faith-based recovery program for those struggling with life-controlling issues (hurts, hang-ups, and habits), meets every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Danvers. This program will help you find freedom from addictive and compulsive thoughts, behavior patterns such as co-dependency, pornography, chemical dependency, eating disorders, depression, emotional/physical abuse, anger, and other personal struggles. This tried and proven recovery program uses traditional methods to build recovery for those struggling with life experiences that affect our peace. The First Baptist Church of Danvers is located at 1 Water St., Danvers. Contact by phone at 978-774-8277, by email at Baptist1@verizon.net, or visit them at http://www.fbcdanvers.org.

Stroke Survivor Support Group

A free monthly Stroke Survivor Support Group held on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The group meets at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington St., Gloucester in the Longan Room. The free program is facilitated by a variety of professionals affiliated with the stroke program at Beverly Hospital.

Light refreshments will be available. There is no fee and preregistration is not required. For further information or questions, please call Eileen Consentino at 978-922-3000, ext. 2295.

Young Moms Pregnancy Workshop

The Healthy Pregnancy Workshop isa class specifically for teens and young women. It is a two-hour class to be attended in the first or second trimester, focusing on healthy pregnancy. There is no fee. To register or for further information, please call 978-922-3000, ext. 2720.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Beverly Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, located on the campus of Beverly Hospital. This free meeting meets in the Garden Room, located on the first floor.

Preregistration is not required, those wishing further information may call the Community Relations Department at Beverly Hospital at 978-236-1650.

Melanoma Support Group

IMPACT Melanomasponsors a support group open to all those who have been diagnosed with Melanoma. The group is facilitated by Kelli Braga, LICSW, in the Garden Conference Room, located on the first floor of the Beverly Hospital.

The group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6-7:30 p.m. There is no fee. Preregistration is requested. To register, or for further information, please contact Kelli Braga at Beverly Hospital 978-922-3000, extension 2710, or by calling theIMPACT Melanoma at 800-557-6352.

General Cancer Support Group

The General Cancer Support Group meets at Beverly Hospital on the first Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Womens Health Building in the small conference room.

Preregistration is required by calling the Social Work Department at Beverly Hospital at 978-922-3000, ext. 2710.

Healthy Streets Outreach Program

Healthy Streets Outreach Program, a program of Health Innovation, Inc., provides HIV, Hepatitis C testing, STI testing, Narcan and overdose prevention training, referrals to substance use treatment and mental health services.

Healthy Streets Outreach Program, is located at 100 Willow St., Second Floor, Lynn. For further information, please call: 781-592-0243.

Medication review

A free 15-minute review of medications may be scheduled with a registered pharmacist at Beverly Hospital. Appointments are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month. Participants are asked to bring a list of all medications, prescription and over-the-cou1nter medications, including vitamins, etc. To schedule a free and confidential appointment, please call Lahey Health Senior Care at 978-922-7018, ext. 1305.

Healthy Streets Outreach

Northeast Behavioral Health Healthy Streets Outreach Program provides rapid HIV testing, hepatitis C information, access to drug treatment, overdose prevention and Narcan training. All services, provided by NBH Healthy Streets Program, are available at various locations on the first Wednesday of the month. Please call 978-767-3913 or 781-592-0243 to reach the outreach team.

Help with hoarding issues

The North Shore Center for Hoarding & Cluttering at North Shore Elder Services is the leader in providing a support system for those who are feeling overwhelmed by the stuff in their life. Many of us periodically reach a point where we need to simplify, organize and declutter. Sometimes we cannot do it alone and need some help in meeting this challenge; thats when the North Shore Center for Hoarding & Cluttering can offer assistance.

If you or someone you know might benefit from any of the professional services NSCHC can offer, call 978-750-4540 and ask for Information Services to make a referral. There are no geographic or age restrictions for participating in any of the services.

NSCHC is located at North Shore Elder Services, 300 Rosewood Ave., Suite 200, in Danvers. For more information, please contact Marnie McDonald, LCSW at (978) 624-2207 or mmcdonald@nselder.org

Community CPR programs

Beverly Hospital is offering several American Heart Association CPR courses designed for non-medical personnel and teach the skills and techniques used in adult, infant and child CPR. This course also covers choking in adult and children, and the use of protection devices for mouth-to-mouth breathing. This course is appropriate for anyone wishing to learn lifesaving CPR skills.

The cost of the course is $50 and includes the American Heart Association Heart Saver Student Workbooks. At the completion of the course you will receive an American Heart Association Heart Saver course completion card; this card signifies that you have successfully completed the CPR program.

The classes will run from 6-9 p.m. and are subject to cancellation due to low registration. The cost of the course is $50 and includes the textbook. To register or for further information , please contact Kim Regan at 978-922-3000, ext. 3436.

Suicide Survivor Support Group

SAFE PLACE, a peer-run suicide survivor support group is held for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. The support group is sponsored by the Samaritans of Merrimack Valley of Lawrence.

Friends are welcome to attend the free support group that meets at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 705 Hale St., Beverly Farms on the first and third Thursday of each month, from 7-8:30 p.m. There is no fee. Preregistration is not required.

For further information, please call Debbie Helms at 978-327-6671.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Beverly Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the third Thursday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, located on the campus of Beverly Hospital. This free group meets in the Garden Room, located on the first floor.

Preregistration is not required, those wishing further information may call the Community Relations Department at Beverly Hospital 978-283-4000, ext. 585.

Grief recovery

G.R.A.S.P. Grief Recovery after a Substance Passing a support group for families or individuals who have lost a loved as a result of substance use or addiction, meets on the first Thursday of every month, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Highland Hall inside the auditorium at Salem Hospital. For more information, call 781-593-5224 or 978-354-2660 or online at http://www.grasphelp.org.

Young Moms Childbirth Preparation Series

The CYM Childbirth Preparation Series is specifically for teens and young women. This seven-week series follows the Healthy Pregnancy workshop. This series prepares young women and their support people for labor and delivery. The class meets one evening a week for seven weeks. There is no fee; preregistration is required by calling 978-922-3000, extension 2720.

Helping seniors stay healthy

This winter as the rate of senior hospitalization typically reaches its highest point of the year the Home Instead Senior Care, serving Danvers and surrounding areas, has committed to reducing area hospitalizations through the launch of a new informational campaign aimed at educating families how to help aging loved ones remain healthy at home year-round.

There are many things families can do to help keep their senior loved ones out of the hospital. In fact, in a new study of nurses who work primarily with seniors, 99 percent say that the role families play in keeping seniors out of the hospital is just as important as the role of the medical community.

From monitoring their taking of prescribed medications for chronic conditions to attending doctors visits and checking in to ensure doctors instructions are followed, their role as a medical advocate is critical.

To help family members identify and act on potential warning signs, Home Instead is offering Five Ways to Prevent Senior Hospitalizations guide, developed in partnership with Dr. Carolyn Clevenger, incoming president of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.

This free resource includes information about common risk factors and the steps that families can take to help ensure a healthy lifestyle. Additional free family resources can be found at http://www.preventseniorhospitalizations.com. To obtain a copy of the guide or to learn more about how you can help keep your senior loved one out of the hospital this winter, please call 978-725-5995.

Surgical Weight Loss info sessions

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is pleased to bring Surgical Weight Loss services to Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers. While the actual surgery will be performed in Burlington, patients will now have the convenience of receiving preoperative and postoperative care close to home.

Surgical Weight Loss offers a multi-disciplinary team approach for treating obesity through a combination of surgery, behavioral health, and nutrition. This multi-disciplinary approach is the key to successful long-term weight loss and well-being.

As part of the offerings, free monthly bariatric information sessions are held at Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers. These sessions are open to patients and the community, and are facilitated by surgeons and nurse practitioners of the program.

Patients who typically qualify for surgical weight-loss include those with a body mass index greater than or equal to 40, and/or a body mass index between 35 and 39 with at least one major medical co-morbidity, such as obstructive sleep apnea or hypoventilation syndrome, diabetes or hypertension.

Free upcoming Surgical Weight Loss info sessions are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Please call 978-304-8020 for further information regarding upcoming programs.

Newly Bereaved Workshop

Held 5-7 p.m. first Thursday of every month at the Bertolon Center forGrief & Healing, 78 Liberty St., Danvers.The group is for those who have lost someone within the last three months.To sign up or forinformation: 855-774-5100; grief@caredimensions.org.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group

Held 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.second Thursday each month at the Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon St. Group meets once a month at the Senior Center. Come meet other grandparents like you, get support, learn helpful informationand have some fun. Walk-ins are welcome. Held in the Meeting Room.For information: 978-921-6017.

Nar-Anon Support group

Held 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Salvation Army building, 93 North St., Salem. Affected by someone elses addiction? Nar-anon offers Hope. Nar-Anon is a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone elses Addiction. As a twelve-step program, Nar-Anon offers help by sharing experience, strength and hope. Meetings are open to family and friends of addicts in the North Shore area. Meetings will continue as long as they are needed by the community. There is parking in the rear of the building via Mason Street. All meetings are free, non denominational, all are invited.

Caregiver Support Group

Held 10-11:30 a.m. thesecond Tuesday of each month at the Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon St.Come participate with other caregivers in confidential discussions about the difficulties and joys of caregiving for a loved one. The support of others who understand and have similar experiences can be exactly what you need. Held in the Conference Room. Sign upin advance. For information:978-921-6017.

Gloucester Stroke Club

Held 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month atAddison Gilbert Hospital, Longan Room,298 Washington St.,Gloucester.Support groups are a great way to meet each other, stroke survivors or caregivers who understand what you are going through. The club will offer members various activities such as arts and crafts, gentle exercise, and health demonstrations - such as massage, blood pressure checks and other social activities.

Peer and Recovery Support Group

Held 7-8:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month in the doctors conference room at Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick St., Beverly. These support groups are for family and friends of those dealing with mental health challenges and also for peers in recovery and meet the last Wednesday of each month. For information: 617-984-0504; csadkowski@yahoo.com; namigreaternorthshore.org.

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The study observed two diet types to test their impact on adolescents with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

The study observed two diet types to test their impact on adolescents with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.A new study from researchers with the University of Alabama at Birminghams Department of Nutrition Sciences suggests consumption of a moderately carbohydrate-restricted diet may result in decreased fatty liver tissue, as well as improvements in body composition and insulin resistance, in adolescents with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

NAFLD has emerged as the most common form of liver disease among adolescents in industrialized countries, according to the study, reaching 40 percent in children with obesity. For children and adolescents ages 2 to 19, the prevalence of obesity has reached 17 percent and affects nearly 13 million children in the United States.

Lead author Amy Goss, Ph.D., assistant professor of nutrition sciences, says understanding the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions as long-term solutions in treating this condition in child and adolescent populations is critical.

For many children, NAFLD ends up progressing, and by the time they are adults, they may have other health complications or may even need a transplant, Goss said. There have been other studies done that focus more on removing added sugars; but to our knowledge, this is the first study to test the effectiveness of overall diet quality.

The primary objective of the pilot study was to compare the effects of an individualized weight-maintaining, high-quality, lower-carbohydrate diet, versus a lower-fat diet, in 32 children and adolescents with NAFLD, on reducing liver fat and Type 2 diabetes risk using a family-based intervention with a two-week feeding phase and a six-week free-living phase.

The moderately CHO-restricted diet was designed to minimize intake of refined carbohydrates like added sugars, high glycemic grains and fructose. The fat-restricted diet limited high-fat foods like butter, cream cheese, fried food and bacon.

Amy Goss, Ph.D., R.D.All groceries were provided to the families by a grocery delivery service for the first two weeks during the modified controlled feeding phase. During the entire intervention, parents and guardians were encouraged to adopt the prescribed diet for the entire family. Participants were asked to complete a three-day food diary at week four of the intervention.

Family involvement can predict successful adherence to diet, Goss said in the study.

Goss and her team found significantly different results when comparing the CHO-restricted vs. fat-restricted diets, reporting that the participants in the CHO-restricted group on average lost one-third of their liver fat in just eight weeks, in addition to significant reductions in weight, BMI, total fat mass and abdominal fat.

We were encouraged to see that big a change in such a short amount of time, Goss said. What this means is that an emphasis on weight loss may not be necessary, but just improving quality of diet could improve overall health in these age groups.

Goss says larger studies are needed to more accurately test the impact of the two diets on NAFLD.

Funding for this study was provided by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases grants P30DK56336 and P60DK079626.

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FREDERICK, Md. (WDVM) Need to lose a few pounds? Many assume the first step is to diet, but not all diets are created equal.

According to Executive Health and Lifestyle Coach at Sweet Life Wellness, Kay Loughrey, 122 million people attempt to lose weight each year, this year, and 97 million of them are disappointed, and dieting is the main reason for that kind of disappointment.

TheKeto Diet is one of the most popular diet trends on the market today.Keto is a low-carb, high-fat diet that helps people lose weight quicker. By not eating carbs you put your body in a state of ketosis. Ketosis is a natural metabolic state that occurs when your body starts burning fat for fuel instead of using carbs.

Normally your body focuses on glucose as a fuel, but when you do the ketogenic diet you alter that fuel source and basically you use ketones as fuel, said Christina Brockett of Encompass Integrative Wellness.

Some research suggests that some people benefitfrom the diet such as cancer patients, but the real question is, is it safe for everyone? Most registered dieticians say no.

While many do report significant weight loss on the Keto Diet, nutritionists say its not an ideal long-term solution.

Your body is always talking to you, its about whereyourechoosing to listen, said Brockett. You go from listening, how do I feel when I eat this, this mindful approach to eating to, this numbers game and as a long term basis. I just found thata lotof people cant do it on a long term

Loughrey says on average most peopletend to gain 7% more than before the diet started. She says, dietingin general, is a vicious cycle.

The quick fix is always alluring, but what happens is theres a boomerang effect and you end up worse than you started, Loughery said.

Regardless of your size, dieticiansand nutritionistsboth agree, if you want to slim down, exerciseand eating healthy will always be the way to go.

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Statistically speaking, long term investing is a profitable endeavour. But that doesnt mean long term investors can avoid big losses. To wit, the Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:SBLK) share price managed to fall 55% over five long years. Thats an unpleasant experience for long term holders. Shareholders have had an even rougher run lately, with the share price down 33% in the last 90 days. We note that the company has reported results fairly recently; and the market is hardly delighted. You can check out the latest numbers in our company report.

View our latest analysis for Star Bulk Carriers

Given that Star Bulk Carriers didnt make a profit in the last twelve months, well focus on revenue growth to form a quick view of its business development. Generally speaking, companies without profits are expected to grow revenue every year, and at a good clip. Some companies are willing to postpone profitability to grow revenue faster, but in that case one does expect good top-line growth.

Over five years, Star Bulk Carriers grew its revenue at 34% per year. Thats well above most other pre-profit companies. In contrast, the share price is has averaged a loss of 15% per year thats quite disappointing. Its safe to say investor expectations are more grounded now. If you think the company can keep up its revenue growth, youd have to consider the possibility that theres an opportunity here.

The image below shows how earnings and revenue have tracked over time (if you click on the image you can see greater detail).

Balance sheet strength is crucial. It might be well worthwhile taking a look at our free report on how its financial position has changed over time.

Were pleased to report that Star Bulk Carriers shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 6.7% over one year. Of course, that includes the dividend. Theres no doubt those recent returns are much better than the TSR loss of 14% per year over five years. We generally put more weight on the long term performance over the short term, but the recent improvement could hint at a (positive) inflection point within the business. I find it very interesting to look at share price over the long term as a proxy for business performance. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. Even so, be aware that Star Bulk Carriers is showing 3 warning signs in our investment analysis , you should know about

Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of companies we expect will grow earnings.

Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on US exchanges.

If you spot an error that warrants correction, please contact the editor at editorial-team@simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. Simply Wall St has no position in the stocks mentioned.

We aim to bring you long-term focused research analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Thank you for reading.

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No gym? No problem. Just download an app and get moving.

Has COVID-19 affected your workout routine? Stuck at home or just staying away from the gym until everything has blown over? You can still get a great workout without having to step foot outside.

These apps are all fantastic alternatives when, for whatever reason, you just aren't able to hit the weights or treadmill like usual.

Peloton launched their Fire TV and Fire Tablet app recently, but the app has been around for iOS and Android devices for a while now. While Peloton's cycle and treadmill are obviously the first things that come to mind when the brand is mentioned, you don't need to use their hardware (or any hardware) to get a solid workout.

In addition to bike and treadmill, there are also cardio, HIIT, bootcamp, and yoga workouts. With a few seconds of searching, you can easily find a workout to fit your fitness level. In addition to the pre-recorded content, you can also drop in on live sessions.

There are literally thousands of classes to choose from, so you may find yourself scrolling endlessly if there isn't a live session to drop into. My advice? Drop into the app with something in mind (like an intermediate arm strength workout) and just pick the first class that meets those parameters.

The instructors are all great, and other than Peloton's patented shoutouts to participating virtual members (which is a little distracting during something like yoga), there's little to no pressure to get more equipment. That's a refreshing change from other on-demand fitness companies like Beachbody that always seem to be selling something.

The subscription is $12.99 per month after your free 30-day trial, but it's on par with similar on-demand fitness solutions like Beachbody. There are also several additional features you get when you download the app to a mobile device, including guided outdoor runs.

Beachbody on Demand offers a wide variety of pre-recorded programs for a vast multitude of fitness styles and performance levels. While it made its name with month-long high-intensity workout classes like P90X, Beachbody has added lower-intensity workouts like yoga and line dancing-based programs.

I was introduced to Beachbody a few years ago when I was looking cross-training programs to supplement my marathon training. Trainer Autumn Calbrese had just begun her meteoric rise with "21 Day Fix" that combines high and low intensity moves, as well as body weight and handheld weights for a full body workout. I was highly doubtful at first. But at the end of the first week, I nearly wept upon seeing the seventh session for the week was stretching instead of another workout.

If you can trust yourself to stick to a long-term program, Beachbody has a multitude of similar programs. It also offers nutrition tips (with a healthy dose of salesmanship as they try to get you to buy their own supplements). While I could do without the hawking of branded shakes and equipment, I can't deny that I got more out of Beachbody than I ever expected to from an app-based workout.

Workouts vary in length, from 10 minutes to an hour or more and can be saved to your device if you're offline. The iOS version of the app even supports 3D Touch so that you can jump right to your last workout session. It's a nice feature that I wish more app developers would include. It does, however, require a subscription, either $14.99 per month or $99 annually.

Down Dog has the biggest fitness surprise to hit my phone in the past six months. This yoga app eliminates the mental fatigue you get from pre-recorded routines by offering workouts that are put together on the fly based on your time restraints, level of expertise, workout intention, and more.

The routines are fresh each time, with music that changes from session-to-session. While it can be a little inconvenient to keep your phone in view during a session (especially when your cat decides to try and attack the instructor on the screen), if you're comfortable with basic yoga moves, it's easy enough to follow along with the audio guidance.

Down Dog also introduced four new apps in January, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, 7 Minute Workout, and Barre, each one focusing on...well...look at the app titles to guess. They all use the same kind of random exercise generators as the original Down Dog app to keep you engaged (and hopefully working out more often).

Down Dog requires an annual $19.99 subscription (a fantastic bargain), but the additional apps are currently completely free in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They posted this statement on their website this week.

Due to the current outbreak, many people are avoiding gathering in large groups, including at yoga studios and other fitness spaces. We believe that stressful times like these are precisely when people need wellness practices the most, and we are committed to doing our part to help out.

So that anyone who wants to practice at home can do so, we are making all of our apps - Down Dog, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute Workout - completely free until April 1st.

While you're working out your body, you might need to give your mind some extra attention as well. Managing stress is crucial to staying healthy, as is learning how to work through anxiety. Headspace can help with that.

Headspace is a meditation app that provides a staggering amount of specialized sessions for everything from learning how to meditate, to dealing with anxiety and stress, to sports training (and thats just the tip of the iceberg). It's built on the idea that we can improve our mental health with just 10 minutes of daily training.

If you think about it, it makes a lot of sense. When, if ever, do you have more than a couple of seconds throughout the day when you're not bombarding yourself with some sort of sensory input? Taking 10 minutes to unplug and focus on what your mind and body are actually doing and feeling can provide a tremendous amount of insight.

If you're having trouble sleeping, Headspace has a Sleep portion of the app that has everything from guided sleep meditations to 8-hour "Sleep radio" streams. Sleep meditations are all randomized, eliminating the alertness that comes with anticipation. They help ease you into better slumber.

If you're looking to improve your physical fitness as well as your mental fitness, Headspace just introduced Move Mode, meant to help you strengthen your mind while you're strengthening your body. It features 28-day courses that guide you through quick workouts, mindful cardio runs, and rest day meditations.

Another recent addition is The Wake Up - a daily guided meditation and mindfulness session that uses informative videos focusing on five key elements of living more mindfully: meditation, sleeping, moving, eating and playing. The videos themselves are three- to five-minutes each and are refreshed daily.

An annual subscription is now only $69.99. While it may be pricey, I've found Headspace has returned my investment tenfold. If you only get one app on this list, it should be this one.

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Sherborn Recreation will offer the following programs for spring for children and adults.

Register at sherbornrec.com

Questions, contact recreation@sherbornma.org

KIDS PROGRAMS

AFTER-SCHOOL TENNIS LESSONS (grades K-five)

MONDAY AND FRIDAY AT SHERBORN TENNIS COURTS

Bob Clausen and his staff offer a fun approach to learning the game of tennis. Bob will meet the kids at 3 p.m. in the library at Pine Hill and walk them to the Sherborn Tennis Courts; pickup is at the Sherborn Tennis Courts at 4:15 p.m.

Each five-week session is available on either Monday or Friday.

Session 1: Mondays, April 27, May 4, 11, 18 and June 1

Session 2: Fridays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

3-4:15 p.m.

SHERBORN TEE-BALL (ages 4-6)

SATURDAY MORNINGS FOR KINDERGARTEN/PRE-K AT JAMESON FIELD #3

All kindergarten and pre-K girls & boys welcome. Tee-Ball is an introduction to the sport of baseball and softball and includes skills, drills and games. The players will work on hitting off the tee, fielding, base running and sportsmanship.

Saturdays, May 2-June 13

9-10:15 a.m.

ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS

All levels; nonresidents and drop-ins welcome.

VINYASA YOGA

MONDAY AND THURSDAY MORNINGS AT UNITY FARM SANCTUARY HOUSE

Breath and movement are linked together in a flow of strengthening, balancing and opening postures. This class combines functional sequences and pose breakdown to build endurance and strength for everyday living.

Mondays, March 9-April 27

Thursdays, March 12-April 30

8:30-9:30 a.m.

MINDFUL STRENGTH AND BALANCE CLASS

MONDAY MORNINGS AT UNITY FARM SANCTUARY HOUSE

This 60-minute class is a blend of flowing movement to build warmth and exercise the cardiovascular system with slow, mindful balance and strength training.

Mondays, March 9-April 13

10-11 a.m.

STRENGTHEN AND STRETCH CLASS

TUESDAY MORNINGS AT ST. THERESAS

Join us for this 45-minute class that will help maintain healthy joints, increasing strength and flexibility.

Tuesdays, March 10-April 28

9:30-10:15 a.m.

GENTLE YOGA STRETCH & BREATHE

TUESDAY EVENINGS AT UNITY FARM SANCTUARY HOUSE

This 60-minute class will include mindful movement sequences, breath-work, stretching and guided relaxation leaving you feeling grounded and invigorated.

Tuesdays, March 10-April 7

7-8 p.m.

ZUMBA GOLD

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS AT SHERBORN COMMUNITY CENTER

Zumba Gold is a variation of Zumba and is ideal for older adults and beginners due to its easy-to-follow choreography and slower pace. No experience is required and you can be any fitness level to join a class.

Wednesdays, March 11-April 29

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

CARDIO CORE EXERCISE CLASS

FRIDAY MORNINGS AT PILGRIM CHURCH

Join us for this 45-minute cardio and strengthening class that will provide a total body workout. Exercises will be both standing and sitting, including those that mimic daily movement and patterns that strengthen core muscles.

Fridays, March 13-April 24

10-10:45 a.m.

INTRO TO LINE DANCING 1-DAY CLASS

THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT SHERBORN COMMUNITY CENTER

Want to try something new and different? Then this one-day introductory class is for you! Line Dancing offers a complete mix of music with emphasis on learning the basic terminology and steps of line dance. Its a great way to add some fun exercise to your week.

All levels of experience are welcome!

Thursday, March 26

3:30-4:30 p.m.

PICKLEBALL LESSONS

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS AT THE SHERBORN TENNIS COURT #1

Have you ever played ping-pong, tennis, racquetball, badminton? Whether you played a few years ago, yesterday or never, pickleball is the sport for you! Lessons will cover the basic rules of play, strokes, strategies and court etiquette.

Wednesdays, May 6-June 3

10-11:30 a.m.

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