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We turned to local health pros to find out if the dieting trend is actually good for you.

Intermittent fasting is the latest diet craze, but is it good for your long-term health? / Photograph courtesy of Getty Images.

Note: This post addresses intermittent fasting as a diet, not fasting done for religious or cultural purposes. You should consult with a doctor, nutritionist, or dietician before trying intermittent fasting, or any diet.

A few weeks ago, a group of friends and I were trying to plan a fairly low-key wine and cheese night. As if trying to work around everyones schedules isnt already difficult enough, we found ourselves faced with a new challenge: one of our pals was intermittent fasting and their eating window closed right when the rest of us could get together. Sigh.

This type of time constraint probably isnt unique to my inner circle, as intermittent fasting (IF) is on the rise. Historically done for religious or cultural reasons, fasting has now become a popular way to lose weight because you dont have to change what you eat, just when you eat. As an added bonus, there are at least six options for restricting food intake from skipping one meal per day to fasting for a full 24 hours.

Even though celebs like Jennifer Anniston and Hugh Jackman have had success with IF, we wondered: Is intermittent fasting actually good for you? Sure, fasting is said to have various health benefits other than losing weight, such as lowering high blood pressure, reducing oxidative stress, and boosting brain health, but much of the current research has been done on rats or in early clinical trials. Plus, being hyper-focused on your food might trigger disordered thoughts and behaviors like food-related anxiety or guilt, or even orthorexia.

To get the low-down on the latest diet craze, we turned to the experts at OnPoint Nutrition and Philly Dietitian to find out the benefits and risks of IF, and what nutritional alternatives theyd recommend.

Be Well Philly: Why has intermittent fasting been gaining so much popularity recently?Katelan Sottosanti, nutritionist at OnPoint Nutrition: Since IF doesnt require any calorie counting or food restriction (other than the timing), I think people like it because it comes off as easy and makes them feel like they are in control of their food, rather than the other way around. Individuals will set their own eating window and make their own food choices within the chosen time frame, making it adaptable to busy schedules or lifestyles.

What are the benefits of IF?Theresa Shank, founder of and registered dietitian at Philly Dietitian: Many studies show that IF patterns of eating can cause weight loss, improve your metabolism, and protect against disease and cancers. Though, its important to note that current scientific evidence for health benefits of intermittent fasting in humans has often been derived from animal studies. A rat may not have the same weight loss percentage as you! With that said, time-restricted fasting such as 16/8 or even 14/10 is a method that individuals can use to help instill boundaries around their eating routine. I think this type of IF can be a helpful behavioral tool for individuals who need help with recalibrating their hunger cues or struggle to curb overeating.

Emily Horstman, lead dietitian at OnPoint Nutrition: The only pro of IF that Ive identified is that it can make individuals more aware of their eating habits. Someone who begins to hyper-focus on the timing of their meals may then realize where they are either falling short or consuming excess. One area of excess this can really highlight is the late-night eating many adults tend to engage in due to not eating enough during the day. In this way, IF is appealing because it gives people a fast and easy way to assert control over their daily intake; however, its not an answer to long-term health, disease management, or weight loss or management.

Who shouldnt be intermittent fasting?All of our experts agree the following individuals should not be intermittent fasting: women who are pregnant or breastfeeding; anyone under the age of 18; those with a history of disordered eating and/or have obsessive thoughts about food and weight loss; and anyone with a medical condition, especially diabetes. IF might also interfere with certain medications.

Should people be wary of IF?Gal Cohen, registered dietitian at OnPoint Nutrition: Sometimes, IF can lead to disordered eating thinking patterns and behaviors. While some people can try IF and not exhibit any disordered eating once they stop, others may find that they are too restricted and too stressed over what and when they eat. Research has shown that over-restriction can lead to binges, and micro-managing your food intake and your eating window is pretty much working against your bodys ability to tell you when its hungry and full. Spoiler alert: we have hormones that do that!

Sottosanti: One of the big cons of IF is that fasting periods can lead to rebound overeating, which is similar to the binge and restrictive behavior of disordered eating. With some of the fasting techniques including a one meal a day schedule, fasting can cause fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and decreased alertness, as well as more serious health consequences like dangerous drops in blood sugar levels and disruption of your menstrual cycle. Individuals are also at risk for developing orthorexia, which is a disorder that involves an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating and constantly thinking about/worrying over your next meal (something fasting for 16 hours could bring on!).

What nutrition habits or practices do you recommend?Shank: Data across the board highlights the potential importance of synchronizing intermittent fasting regimens with daily circadian rhythms (sleep-wake cycle) to maintain optimal metabolic function. Personally, I encourage clients to be mindful of the timing at which they eat to suffice hunger and their nourishment versus eating as a reaction to stress, boredom, or other emotional or social reasons.

Cohen: The safest eating habit is one that is sustainable! Often, I see clients try to cut out whole food groups, jump on the latest fad diet bandwagon, or follow whats worked for their friends, only to realize that approach isnt working for their body. My advice: If its not something you can see yourself doing long-term, its not for you.

Sottosanti: Eating balanced meals about 3-4 hours apart encourages the intake of more nutrients throughout the day, cutting down on the chances of overindulgence at meal time. I [and the OnPoint team] advocate for a whole-foods, anti-diet approach to healthy eating that is sustainable over time. Thats when your nutritional habits truly reflect a beneficial, healthy lifestyle, rather than a bandwagon diet.

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Donald Trumps former doctor has said he hid cauliflower in the presidents mashed potato in a failed attempt to help him lose weight.

Dr Ronny Jackson, the former chief medical advisor to Mr Trump, also made ice cream less available and planned to bring exercise machines into the White House to make the leader shed between 10 and 15 pounds.

The physician, who is now running to be a Republican congressman, said one of his biggest regrets was not implementing a diet and exercise regimen with the president.

The exercise stuff never took off as much as I wanted it to, Mr Jackson told The New York Times.

But we were working on his diet. We were making the ice cream less accessible, we were putting cauliflower into the mashed potatoes.

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Dr. Ronny Jackson (AFP via Getty Images)

However, the plans never came to pass and Mr Trump gained four pounds by his next physical in February 2019, tipping him in to the obese category.

Mr Jackson first received national attention in 2018 after he gave a glowing report of the presidents health despite Mr Trumps love of fast food.

He told reporters at a press conference: You know, I told the president that if he had a healthier diet over the last 20 years, he might live to be 200 years old.

He has incredibly good genes, and its just the way God made him.

Dr. Ronny Jackson wished he could have helped the president with cutting down on calories (Getty Images)

After these comments, the doctor became part of the presidents inner circle and Mr Trump nominated him to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Mr Jackson later withdrew from the position amid controversy about his qualifications for the role.

He was also accused of allegedly giving out prescription drugs like they were candy and being drunk at work. Mr Jackson said these allegations were completely false and fabricated.

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IDAHO FALLS If you feel like your goal to eat healthier or lose weight in the new year isnt going as well as youd planned, then Tetons Healthy Hub may be a place you want to visit.

Its a new business offering a variety of nutrition products along with one-on-one coaching for customers. Its opening inside Teton Village in Idaho Falls next to Little Caesars in the space formerly occupied by Fast Bucks.

Tyler Varney and his co-owners, Alex Vanderpool and Matt Tollison tell EastIdahoNews.com they plan to open the first week of March.

If everything goes as planned, we would love to (have our grand opening) Saturday, March 7, with giveaways, discounts and a whole lot of fun. Then to have Thursday and Friday be our soft opening, Varney says.

Some of Teton Healthy Hubs products include meal replacement shakes, clean energy teas, childrens and sports nutrition products. The product list also includes Keto-friendly and caffeine-free options, along with hydration drinks.

All of us just love to help people, Vanderpool says. We serve those who have health issues, who want to lose weight.

The trio started the same type of business in Oklahoma two years ago and they say relationships are the motivation behind peoples desire to make a lifestyle change.

They have a 9-year-old kid they cant play basketball or soccer with for more than 5 or 10 minutes and they know that if they dont change their nutrition lifestyle, they may not see their kids graduate or get married, Varney says.

Varney worked with Randy Waters at SVN High Desert Commercial and Century 21 High Desert to lease the 900-square-foot space after Fast Bucks relocated in January.

Varney and his co-workers grew up in Oklahoma City. They have no ties to eastern Idaho, but after six months of market research, they determined it was an ideal location for their growing business model.

From left: Matt Tollison, Alex Vanderpool and Tyler Varney are opening Tetons Healthy Hub inside Teton Village at 2071 E. 17th Street in Idaho Falls March 6. | Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com

Up north in areas with national parks, theres a lot of healthy, active people that just really enjoy nature. People that like to hike, go biking. We heard theres base jumping (near Twin Falls), so a lot of active things to do outdoors, says Varney.

The growth in Idaho Falls was another factor in bringing the business here. Many states in the south, east and midwest have a lot of companies like Tetons Healthy Hub sprouting up everywhere, Varney says, but the pacific northwest is virtually untouched.

While each of these businesses offers the same products and services, each is independently owned and not part of a franchise, Varney says.

Varney and his partners have had experiences that directly impacted their interest in starting a nutrition business. Vanderpool says her mom taught her good nutrition to help her do well in sports.

Varney was involved in a car accident several years ago that nearly took his life. The first responder who came and rescued him instilled in him a desire to help others. He eventually got into nutrition because he wanted to help others overcome their challenges.

Tollison lost 50 pounds using nutrition principles he acquired before partnering with Vanderpool and Varney.

Im here to serve people and help people lose the weight they want to lose and be healthy. The obesity rate is going up and its sad to see people like that, Tollison says.

Varney and his colleagues moved here in December and are happy with their experience so far. Varney says they are considering several locations on the other side of town to open another store in October.

Tetons Healthy Hub is opening at 2071 E. 17th Street. Its operating hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Visit the Facebook page for more information.

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Imagine an omelette without egg! Sounds impossible, right? But here we have a recipe of eggless omelette that can be a perfect meal for your breakfast. Due to the morning rush, we generally tend to skip breakfast one of the most important meals of the day. Since our body consumes all the energy post dinner till the morning, breakfast as per the health experts, should never be skipped. Believe it or not 'Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper' may just be the health mantra you have been looking for.

Starting your day with hunger, tires you fast. It is because of the imbalance in glucose level in the body. If you are trying to lose weight, it is advisable to never skip your breakfast. Whichever diet program you follow, a sumptuouspromotes body's metabolism rate, which accelerates weight loss.

Vlogger and YouTuber Parul, on her YouTube channel 'Cook With Parul', posted a recipe of potato veggie omelette that is not only tasty, but also easy to cook. The best part is that this recipe needs very basic ingredients, which are easily available in your kitchen. All you need are- potato, tomato, onion (optional), ginger paste, besan(Bengal gram flour), maida(all-purpose flour), salt, baking powder, red chilli flakes (or dry red chilli powder) and a pinch of haldi (turmeric powder). Baking powder is the star in the show as this ingredient makes the dish fluffy like an omelette.

Though this dish is made using potato, you can use any vegetable of your choice to make this omelette.

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During his State of the State address, NJ Governor Phil Murphy renews his call for a millionaires tax. NorthJersey.com

Gov. Phil Murphy plans to undergo surgery March 4 to remove what is likely a cancerous tumor from his kidney, and his advisers say he aims to be back in public life a little over a week after that.

Murphy told his staff he will be as active and as public as possible until the day before his surgery,chief of staff George Helmy said Monday. Murphy plans to give his budget address Tuesday, host other budget-related events and deliver the keynotespeech at the Chamber of Commerce annual train ride event in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.He said he does not expect to undergo radiation or chemotherapy treatment.

In his first public appearance since revealing the diagnosis, Murphy reiterated the importance of health care access and his commitment to it.

"I want to get to that day where were not just saying its a right, not a privilege, but that everybody actually lives that," Murphy said on News 12during his regular call-in show, "Ask Governor Murphy."

Murphy plans togradually take up his gubernatorial duties in the days after his surgery, and expects to attend United State of Gun Safety forumin Newark on March 13, Helmy said.

Its an aggressive recovery time," Helmy said. The doctors feel that as long as the surgery goes well, and his recovery goes well, theres a likelihood he can go public at that time.

In the meantime, Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver will become acting governor for the two or three days that Murphy will be recovering in New York City. She will take over all Murphy's responsibilities, including signing bills into law, vetoing legislationor enacting executive orders. She has stepped in when Murphy was out of town for official delegation trips, vacations or attending events as head of the Democratic Governors Association.

This is the first time a lieutenant governor, a relatively recently created position, will fill in for a substantial amount of time when a New Jersey governor is undergoing a medical procedure.

Kim Guadagno, the state's firstlieutenant governor, who assumed the office in 2010, did not take over as acting governor when Gov. Chris Christieunderwent gastric band surgery inMay 2013.

Christie kept the 40-minute proceduresecret from everyone but his family, chief of staff and chief counsel. The public did not know until a New York Post reporter asked Christie a direct question about the surgery designed to help him lose weight.

"I was in charge," Christiesaid at the time. "It's like asking if I decide to take a nap on Saturday afternoon. It's nobody else's business. I would never have lied about it."

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Until Guadagno assumed the post 10 years ago,New Jersey was one of a handful of states that did not have a lieutenant governor.

Voters created the lieutenant governorposition in a state referendum in 2005after a string of acting governors stepped in over the course of a few years.

The governor's running mate would become acting governor when the governor is unable to serve, and would serve as the leader of a Cabinet department or administrative agency. Oliver is the commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs.Guadagno served as secretary of state.

Before2010, the Senate president would become acting governor, while also balancing his or her legislative duties.

After Gov. Christine Todd Whitman resigned in 2001 to become EPA administrator under President George W. Bush, fourmenstepped in during the year before Jim McGreevey was inaugurated governor in 2002.

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Republican Senate President Donald DiFrancesco became acting governor, but his Senate president term ended a few days before the governor's term ended. Attorney General John Farmer became acting governor for 90 minutes, until lawmakers elected a new Senate president.

Because Senate control was split between Democrats and Republicans, Republican John Bennett and Democrat Richard Codey were elected as co-presidents of the chamber. Bennett and Codey split the governor's term, each serving three days.The result: Five men held the governor's office over thecourse of eight days.

Codey once again became acting governor after McGreevey resigned in 2004.

Murphy and Christie are not the only New Jersey governors to undergo surgery while in office.

Whitman had a 90-minute procedure to remove a benign ovarian cyst, whileDiFrancesco became acting governor for the time she was in the operating room. Three months later, she had a procedure to repair her right rotator cuff. In 1998, she underwent an emergency appendectomy, and then broke her right leg while skiing in the Swiss Alps a year later. She got stitches on her lip and had a chipped bone in her finger after a mountain bike accident in Napa Valley in 2000.

McGreevey broke his left leg by falling off a 4-foot-high ridge on a Cape May beach in 2002.

Gov.Jon Corzine almost died in 2007 in a car accident in which he broke his left leg, sternum, collarbone, a dozen ribs and lower vertebra, and lost a significant amount of blood. He was hospitalized for 18 days.

Corzine was in the front seat and not wearing a seat belt when his state police driver swerved to avoid a car on the Garden State Parkway and hit a guardrail.

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Sugar makes people fat, spoils the teeth, disrupt metabolism and harm the intestinal flora. A lot of people who would have refused him, but not in forces to cope with the craving for marmalade and chocolate. Passion r Sahara to overcome difficult but can you outsmart your own body.

Ice cream is not so good without frosting, cakes covered with an additional layer of powdered sugar, and homemade cakes are made to roll in the vanilla sugar. But those who daily allows himself so much sugar in the future problems may arise.

the fact that nearly every product produced in the industrial way, is too big a dose of sugar and it carries health risks. Sugar leads to excess weight and thus provoke cardiovascular disease, increases the content of glucose in the blood, which can lead to diabetes. In addition, he feeds those intestinal bacteria which are harmful to the digestive system and cause a person to gain weight. And he feeds bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities.

the Sweetness of sugar, we feel in the brain

we Usually try to avoid these harmful substances. But in the case of sugar, this mechanism works differently.

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And here are the reasons why:

the Sweetness is the only taste, provoking the release of dopamine and sugar is the only remedy for this. Sweet substance priodic into action a reward system in the brain and causes a feeling of comfort

Like a drug, sugar causes the desire for more.

most intensively the reward system works when sugar is combined with fat. This explains our love for chocolate and cream cakes

the Desire to eat something that causes a feeling of comfort, does not depend on feelings of hunger or satiety. It is a matter of pleasure,

Italian researchers have come up with this term hedonic hunger. Joy at the sweet taste off feeling of fullness.

Sugar the body will never say enough!

the Desire to eat something sweet has been linked to the metabolism. When we open a chocolate bar and cant stop until you eat the whole bar at once, or when we put our hand in the package of gummy bears until it is empty, it is connected with sugar level in the blood.

the Flow of sugar gives a signal to the pancreas, and that secretes insulin. This hormone runs in the cells of the body, and the body gets a fresh energy. However, the effect does not last long: the energy coming from sugar, it dissolves as quickly as it appears. And the body wants more sugar.

First of all, quick energy coming from sugar, appreciates our brain. One only gray matter needs approximately 20% of all energy that we receive per day. Under stress this number is still growing.

the Body does not need sugar it gets it from carbohydrates

however, nutritionists say that our body does not need sugar. The necessary glucose it can get from any source carbohydrates, though not as quickly.

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If radically to abandon the consumption of sugar, the body will easily transfer it in contrast to our psyche. Have someone used four times a day to eat sweets, it may appear withdrawal symptoms: irritability, fatigue, and headache. And taste buds will need some time to get used to the lack of sugar in the diet, for example, unsweetened coffee or to natural yoghurts.

elimination of sugar will benefit the health and shape

after three or four days free from unnecessary burdens metabolism and stable blood sugar levels will thank you with extra energy and a better quality nights sleep.

a month later, the skin will become more even and smooth, because sugar causes inflammation and pollution and now its gone. Slow heartbeat, stabiliziruemost pressure. Considerably reduced weight and overall physical condition will improve.

in addition, you will not get the pleasure of sweets as before, and eventually sweetened products will begin to seem cloying taste buds.

How to outsmart a craving for sugar

to make it easier to survive the first weeks without sugar, you will help tricks that simplify the diet.

Move! This will help you to relax will reduce stress and will benefit the body.

Think of something to do. It is better to go to a concert or to the theatre, not inmovie, because the theater can not eat.

Keep fruit. Let you in the bag, in the car or in your Desk drawer are not chocolates and fruits: they are sweet, and if the peel is edible, it will provide you with beneficial dietary fiber.

Eat cherry tomatoes, or mini carrots. They will be sweet and healthy snack.

Keep peppermint. Unsweetened lozenges will give you fresh breath and a pleasant feeling in the mouth.

Sour instead of sweet! Food with bitter taste would lessen the desire to eat something sweet, because it affects the same taste buds. Olives, walnuts, chicory: try its worth it!

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The Washington Post:College Student Yeming Shen Died Of Flu In Troy, N.Y., After 911 Couldnt Track His Location.Yeming Shen called 911 on Feb. 10. He was alone in his Troy, N.Y., apartment, dying of the flu. But the garbled call was unintelligible to the operators, and police couldnt pinpoint the phones location. For 45 minutes after Shen called 911, five police officers, three firefighters and a police dog searched in vain for the student. All they had was a general area encompassing two apartment buildings. They eventually gave up without finding Shen. Six hours later, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students roommate discovered his body, the Times Union first reported. (Kornfield, 2/22)

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Shahid Akhter, editor, ETHealthworld spoke to Dr Rani A Bhat, head & senior consultant, division of gynaecological oncology, HCG, Bengaluru, to know more about the latest advancements in endometrial cancer care and the growing burden of obesity and its impact.

Obesity is exploding all over the world. After USA and China, we are one of the leading countries in obesity including malnutrition, we have seen that there is a high incidence of obesity in India. Obesity is there in childhood and it is seen in adults of reproductive age group. When women are obese, it not only affects their reproductive function like irregular menstrual bleeding, they can also have difficulty to conceive and if not guided properly or advised well, these women are at the risk of developing endometrial cancer as well.

When there is high-level of fat in the body it is converted to hormones which has an effect on the uterus and causes cancer. Once the uterus has cancer, it has to come out so when I see these women, the biggest challenge I face is "will I lose a chance of being a mother because there is only one uterus and what my in-laws and society will think about it."

Gynaeoncology: Latest advancementsReproductive age women with obesity and uterine cancer is not just one modality kind of treatment. There are various things which we have to tackle. One that obesity is the main cause leading to endometrial cancer, second is to treat cancer, and the third is that they are very anxious to become pregnant. So is there any chance that we can fulfil that factor for that lady. When it comes to uterine cancers especially in obese women, it is not only cancer but they also have other medical conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. With modalities that we have for cancer, we can tell the women whether we have to remove the whole of the uterus including the ovaries or only the uterus and leave behind the ovaries which give her an option later to have surrogacy.

Gynae oncology @ HCGUterine cancer has to be treated holistically. We include a dietician, a physiotherapist and yoga to guide them about their diet and exercise post-surgery. If we do not take this part into consideration and advise women to lose weight after surgery they are at risk of developing recurrence again. We need a reproductive medicine facility also so that we can guide her to that and yes she does have an option to have her pregnancy later.

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Uterine cancer has to be treated holistically: Dr Rani A Bhat - ETHealthworld.com

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General: Sermorelin acetate therapy should be carried out under the regular guidance of a physician who is experienced in the diagnosis and management of growth hormone deficiencies.

In clinical studies, the incidence of hypothyroidism during Sermorelin therapy was 6.5%. In the largest clinical study, 8 of 110 enrolled patients were on thyroid replacement therapy prior to Sermorelin therapy and an additional 5 after initiating therapy. Untreated hypothyroidism can jeopardize the response to Sermorelin . Therefore, thyroid hormone determinations should be performed before the initiation and throughout the duration of Sermorelin therapy. Thyroid hormone replacement therapy should be initiated when indicated.

Patients with growth hormone deficiency secondary to an intracranial lesion were not studied in clinical trials. It is not recommended that such patients be treated with Sermorelin .

As with the administration of any peptide, local or systemic allergic reactions may occur. P atients should be informed that such reactions are possible and that prompt medical attention should be sought if allergic reactions occur.

Laboratory Tests: Serum levels of inorganic phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, GH and IGF-1 may increase with Sermorelin therapy.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: Long-term animal studies for carcinogenicity and impairment of fertility have not been performed with Sermorelin . There has been no evidence from studies to date of Sermorelin -induced genetic toxicity.

Pregnancy: Pregnancy Category C. During teratology studies Sermorelin produced minor variations in fetuses of rats and rabbits when given at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg/day. This dose is approximately 3 and 6 times the daily human dose calculated on a body surface area (mg/m 2 ) basis, for rats and rabbits, respectively. There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. Sermorelin should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Nursing Women: It is not known whether Sermorelin is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, cautions should be exercised when Sermorelin is administered to a nursing women.

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Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020

Experts say diets don't work. Not for long-term weight loss, anyway. So why do we keep trying them and supporting the multi-billion-dollar diet industry? We explore a possible solution to escape "diet culture" intuitive eating.

America has a weight problem. We know it and 68% of us have dieted at one point or another.There are so many different approaches: keto, paleo, Atkins, South Beach, Weight Watchers all part of a multi-billion-dollar industry to help us become svelte again.

And lots of people have tried them all. Yes, they lost the weight but keeping it off turned out to be incredibly difficult. Some dieticians believe dieting is the wrong way to go. They suggest "intuitive eating."

One local woman took that approach and lost half her body weight and kept it off for over eight years. We discuss "intuitive eating" and how to evaluate our relationship with food.

Guests

Shelli Johnson, a woman from Lake Wylie, South Carolina. After yo-yo dieting for years, she lost over 160 pounds through intuitive eating. She was featured on the cover of People magazine's Half Their Size issue in January. She wrote a book about her experience, "Start Where You Are Weight Loss."

Elyse Resch, nutrition therapist specializing in intuitive eating, eating disorders, and "health at every size." She is the co-author of "Intuitive Eating: An Anti-Diet Revolutionary Approach," the fourth edition of which is due out June 23.

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