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New research suggests that President Donald Trumps affinity for fast food can influence the publics dietary intentions, and potentially contribute to a greater disease burden on society.

The new study, published in the journal Appetite, builds upon research that has shown a link between media coverage of a public figures health and changes in public behavior.

I noticed there was a decent amount of news coverage and general media commentary about President Trumps love of fast food, and it was in stark contrast to most of the food-related media coverage of the Obama presidency, which focused more on Michelle Obamas garden and the pressure she put on President Obama to eat healthy, explained Jessica Gall Myrick (@jessmyrick), the author of the study and an associate professor of media studies at the Pennsylvania State University.

That observation sparked my curiosity about the possibility that the media coverage of Trumps fast-food-heavy diet could be related to the publics view of how acceptable it is to eat fast food as well as how likely they are to actually eat it themselves. And, because obesity is such a serious health problem in the United States and fast food consumption is associated with higher rates of obesity, it seemed like an important topic to investigate.

For her study, Myrick had 1,050 American adults complete an online survey in February of 2018, which assessed how much attention they paid to media coverage of President Trumps eating habits among several other things.

This was a nationally representative survey where the sample demographics reflected percentages from the U.S. Census for gender, age, education, race, household income, and geographic region, Myrick said.

The survey revealed that exposure to Trumps dietary preferences was associated with the intention to eat fast food.

In other words, the more people paid attention to Trumps eating habits, the more likely they were to agree with statements such as Given my lifestyle and/or taste preferences, it is likely that I will eat fast food regularly over the next four weeks and I am likely to eat fast food regularly over the next month.

This was true even after Myrick controlled for the effects of education, race, political party, income, gender, age, and perceived weight status.

In addition, the survey found that people who indicated they paid more attention to general media about President Trump were more likely to say those close to them regularly dined on fast food.

In general, the results of this survey show that people who pay more attention to media coverage of President Trumps diet are more likely to view fast food as a socially acceptable meal option and are more likely to intend to eat fast food in the near future, Myrick explained.

For both Republicans and Democrats, greater attention to media coverage of Trumps diet was related to more positive attitudes toward fast food. However, for Republicans, this relationship was nearly twice as strong, meaning that as attention to media coverage of Trumps diet increases, Republicans are quicker to report positive attitudes toward fast food than are Democrats.

But, for people who did not identify as either Republicans or Democrats (that is, people who identify as Independent or who identify with smaller parties), there was not a relationship between attention to media about Trumps diet and attitudes toward fast food, Myrick told PsyPost.

Even if the effects of media coverage of Trumps love of fast food are small at the individual level, when you aggregate those effects across the entire U.S. population, these data suggest there could be harm caused to public health by encouraging many Americans to eat fast food more so than they would if the president was not so positive about this unhealthy type of food, Myrick added.

However, the study does not provide definite information about cause-and-effect relationships between Trumps diet and Americans intentions to eat fast food.

This was a cross-sectional survey, or single snapshot of the interrelationships between attention to media coverage about Trumps diet and fast food-related attitudes and behavioral intentions. So, it only gives us a good idea of that one point in time, Myrick said.

Future work could follow people over time to see how, as their attention to different types of media accumulates and shifts, their dietary choices might likewise shift.

The study was titled: Connections between viewing media about President Trumps dietary habits and fast food consumption intentions: Political differences and implications for public health.

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Weight-loss tricks come in many shapes and sizes: cleanses, intermittent fasting, outrageous diets.

But when it comes to keeping your weight in check, theres just no getting around the surefire formula of regular exercise and a nutritious, whole-food diet. No shortcuts have ever been proven to work better.

In fact, since the 1990s, its been widely published and accepted that the ideal way to lose weight is a perfect brew of diet and exercise. And while there are plenty of gym hacks and exercise strategies to make your fitness regime tougher and more effective, what weight-loss tricks can you get through dieting? What easy, comprehensive eating methods can help you shed pounds quicker?

There are countless hacks, tricks, and tips that can speed up weight loss by helping you eat less, make better food choices, and get started down a healthier path. Adjust what you stock in your pantry, alter your meal scheduling, and manipulate your serving sizes to lose that holiday weight as fast as possible. Click through the slide show above for 20 ways to lose weight without the gym thatll help kickstart your fat-loss journey.

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4 January 2020, 19:00 | Updated: 4 January 2020, 19:01

The Masked Singer UK star Davina has transformed her body through clean eating and exercise - here's everything you need to know about her fitness and workouts.

Davina McCall has become a fitness icon in recent years thanks to her washboard abs, sugar-free cookbooks and impressive physical challenges.

Not only has the mother-of-three completely transformed her physique by exercising hard and an eating clean diet, but she often inspires her 1.1 million Instagram followers by tackling tough races from ultra triathlons to marathons.

So how often does the former Big Brother host workout, and what do her meals consist of?

Here, we take a look at Davina's super-healthy regime and weight loss:

Davina is in the shape of her life.

The 52-year-old credits her six-pack to working out six times a week, for around an hour at a time.

According to an interview in Women's Health, Davina has three non-negotiables when it comes to getting sweaty in the gym "dancing, pelvic thrusts and enjoyment".

In late 2019, her personal trainer Sarah Grant revealed the energetic mother-of-three has a great attitude towards exercise and wants to "have fun" at all costs.

The fitness pro also dished the dirt on the type of exercise Davina loves pushing herself with.

When it comes to cardio, the telly favourite likes running, boxing, HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and spinning, regularly clocking up 60-minute sessions on the bike.

As for sculpting and toning, the ultra-triathlete books into barre and yoga classes for a refreshing stretch.

Her former trainer Greg Whyte also revealed she blitzes calories by deep-water running jogging with a buoyancy belt on in water that's too deep to stand up in.

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The former model, who recently hit back at body shamers that criticised her bikini snap on social media, also enjoys a serious physical challenge.

She has previously trained for a 500-mile triathlon, running marathons at weekends and going for 6-hour bike rides in preparation, and also famously tackled a "hairy" 1.5 mile (2.4km) swim in freezing cold Lake Windermere as part of a Sport Relief challenge.

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The fitness enthusiast, who has sold over half a million sugar-free books, documented her healthy eating habits in a string of delicious recipes.

She explained her weight dropped off when she ditched sugar and alcohol for wholegrain foods and water, and made sure to meal prep as often as possible.

Davina told The Sun: "When I'm working, training or running a busy home, I like to stay healthy and to know I'm feeding myself and everyone else just the right amount of what we all need."

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The workout warrior also previously advised fans on some easy food swaps to stay on track.

"I swapped white bread and pasta for wholegrain versions after learning how high-GI foods affect your energy, she told Women's Health.

She also said that "the less processed the food, the better", and that "planning and ordering all the food for the week is a must.

"I then write the meals for the week on a big chalkboard in our kitchen and cook everything from fresh."

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By Joe McCormack

If youre like most of us,you overindulged a bit too much in 2019. No, not on calories (well, maybe thosetoo!), but on noise. Thats the name for the dizzying onslaught ofinformation from work emails, app notifications, the 24/7 news cycle, socialmedia updates, and other forms of screen time that leaves us unable to focus,listen, or do deep work.

A smidgen of noise now andagain is okay. (We all have our guilty pleasures!) But consuming it mindlessly,all day long, is as bad as keeping a bag of chips, a monster-size soda, and acan of frosting at our desk and reaching for them every few minutes.

Too many empty braincalories wont make you fat but they will make you mentally anemic. Noise keepsyou in a constant state of distraction. And like actual junk food, a high-noisedigital diet is addictive, yet it never satisfies or nourishes you.

The real problem with givinginto noise temptation isnt what youre doing; its what youre not doing.Youre tuning out what really matters. Youre skimming the surface. When yourescrolling Facebook, for instance, you arent learning a new language, refiningthat career-changing presentation, or engaging with your kids in a meaningfulway.

The new year is the perfecttime to put yourself on a noise diet. To help with your calorie count, letstake a look at what noise junk food looks like:

The irritatingyetaddictiveparade of social media stock characters in your newsfeed. This bandof noisemakers assaults your brain with their cries for attention. Forinstance:

The humble bragger. Yourcollege rival who subtly slips into her post that she just got anotherpromotion at her swanky company. #blessed #gag

The cryptic drama-stirrer.That self-righteous friend who calls out people anonymously for perceivedslights or makes vague poor me pity posts. (Cue the wave of very concernedcommenters.)

The over-sharer. We dontneed a play-by-play of your colonoscopy. Thanks.

The drop-of-a-hat ranter. Whose day would be complete without a furiousrecounting of how the barista screwed up your nonfat, dairy-free, double-shot,decaf, extra-hot mochaccino with extra foam? The nerve!

The overly zealous kidpromoter. Yes, yes, we know Junior is the smartest, cutest, cleverest totaroundyour other 15 posts this week made that perfectly clear.

The amateur politicalpundit. Do not engagejust dont.

[emailprotected]$$ shows on TV. Youdont need to waste your precious attention span watching Jerry Springer,B-list celebrity lip-synch contests, or those morning talk shows.Substance-free television combined with the lure of a cozy couch can quicklyturn into a lost day or evening.

The 24/7 newscarousel-of-darkness. Sadly, most news is bad news, and during a controversialelection year it can also be fodder for controversy, vitriol, and the loss ofcivility with friends, family, and neighbors. (Hint: You dont need to totallydisengage, but its good to be discerning about what you let inand about howoften you engage in debates with the people in your life.)

Yourwork email. Your boss just had to email you at 9:30 p.m.again. The momentyou jump out of the bath to write back is the moment work email becomes yetanother source of noise.

Are you feeling that noisehangover settle in? Dont worry, you can kick off the new year with a differentkind of dietone that cuts the empty brain calories of digital distractionand gives you what youre really craving: a more intentional life. Join myJust Say No to Noise Movement and tip the scales in the other direction. Afew suggestions:

Try going a week withoutsocial media. (We promise, youll survive.) A short detox from social media isa pretty painless way to unplug and reclaim a lot of lost time. When the weekis over, you can see if you even want to go back to occasional scrolling.

Reduce temptation byhiding distracting devices from yourself. Okay, you probably cant hide yourcomputer but you can shut the office door. As for cell phones and tablets,treat them like what they are: gateways to digital distraction (and it is avery slippery slope). Find an out-of-the-way place to charge and store yourdevices so youre not constantly reaching for them.

Break the idiot-boxbackground noise habit. Its easy to mindlessly turn on the TV when you gethome. Problem is, its broadcasting nonstop noise into your work-free hours.Instead, plan a time to watch your favorite shows. Daily exposure to thedepressing litany of pain and conflict we call news isnt making your lifebetter. Neither is watching the Fatty McButterpants episode of King of Queensfor the 50th time. (Okay, we admit that one is pretty funny.)

Set some work/lifeboundaries with the 7-to-7 rule. The company wont crash if you stop answeringemails around the clock. After 7 p.m., put away your devices for the night.Dont pick them up again until 7 a.m.the next day.

Insist on phone-free familydinners Yes, the kids might whine at first, but soon enough theyll get usedto conversing with the out-of-touch Boomers and Karens at the table.

andscreen-free family fun days. For instance, make video games and TV completelyoff-limits every Wednesday and Friday. Yes, even if the kids swear they have nohomework. Instead, do something fun or productive as a family. Play a boardgame. Go bowling or skating. Cook a great meal together. Volunteer at the localanimal shelter. Heckmaybe even read.

Learn to save yourappetite for the stuff that really matters Your appetite is really yourattention span, and its your most precious resource. Filling up on headlines,emails, and social media means theres little left over for doing the deep andmeaningful work that helps you reach big goals at work and in your personallife. Before you cozy into an hour of lurking on your exs Facebook page, closethe laptop and find something productive to do.

and choose somemeaningful goals to pursue. When you are able to sharpen and aim your focus,you can do some pretty impressive &%$#. Want to start a website? Get abetter job? Learn to code? These North Star goals are the best incentive torethink your relationship with noise and see how your life changes.

We dont realize that veryoften our addiction to information is the thing holding us back from getting ahuge promotion, becoming valedictorian, or training for a marathon, but thatsexactly what happens as time passes. Once you think of it this way, its somuch easier to put yourself on a noise diet. Make this the year you take backyour time and use it to do something that matters.

Joseph McCormack is theauthor of NOISE: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus. He is passionateabout helping people gain clarity when there is so much competing for ourattention. He is a successful marketer, entrepreneur, and author. His firstbook, BRIEF: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less (Wiley, 2014), sets thestandard for concise communication.

Joe is the founder andmanaging director of The BRIEF Lab, an organization dedicated to teachingprofessionals, military leaders, and entrepreneurs how to think and communicateclearly. His clients include Boeing, Harley-Davidson, Microsoft, Mastercard,DuPont, and select military units and government agencies. He publishes aweekly podcast called Just Saying that helps people master the elusive skillsof focus and brevity.

To learn more, visitwww.noisethebook.com.

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The Blood Type Diet is based on the theory that the body interacts with foods differently according to your blood type.

Naturopath Peter D'Adamo created the diet in the mid-1990s, claiming many foods have sugar-binding proteins called lectins.

If these are incompatible with your blood group, blood cells may clump together and cause havoc in various parts of the body.

The Blood Type Diet claims these 'interactions' can cause digestive issues, weight gain, fatigue and interfere with the body's immune system.

It also claims if you eat foods that gel with your blood type, you'll shed the extra kilos, prevent disease and feel great.

Kilojoule-counting is considered unnecessary, with claims that as long as you eat the right foods for you, weight loss should come naturally.

Type O: Claimed to be the ancestral blood group for humans, those with Type O are supposed to follow a Paleo-style diet featuring meat, fish, poultry and vegetables. Most grains and legumes, as well as dairy products, potatoes, corn, cabbage, cauliflower and coffee are out.

Type A: With claims this blood group evolved when humans adopted an agricultural lifestyle, Type A are prescribed a low-fat vegetarian diet featuring organically grown vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes and soy-based products. No dairy products or bananas are allowed.

Type B: Claimed to have descended from nomadic tribes, Type B are supposed to eat some meat (but not poultry), plus eggs, vegetables and dairy products. No corn, lentils, wheat, tomatoes, peanuts, sesame seeds or coffee are permitted.

Type AB: These relatively rare individuals claimed to represent the most recent blood group can enjoy an omnivorous diet including tofu, seafood, dairy products, some grains, fruit and green vegetables. They should avoid caffeine, alcohol and any smoked or preserved meats.

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Peter D'Adamo created a brand of expensive supplements around his specialty diet.

However, since scientific evidence does not support the claims of this diet, you are likely wasting your money.

There are no studies backing up the claimed link between weight and blood type and no research that shows lectins react differently with various blood types.

There are also no clinical trials studies where humans are assigned into groups with the aim of testing the effect of the diet.

One study has reported that following a diet similar to the one recommended for Type A did lead to lower weight and also reduced several risk factors for heart disease however, these benefits occurred whatever the person's blood group.

A positive aspect of this diet is that it does recommend regular exercise.

Good food should be easy and keeping things simple will help you make better choices.

The food restrictions imposed for the most common blood groups (A, B, and O) are also likely to reduce overall kilojoule intake and thus may lead to weight loss.

However, the many foods restricted in this diet means following it is likely to leave you lacking important nutrients.

There are cheaper, safer and more evidence-based ways to change your diet to lose weight and improve health.

Remember to consult your doctor before starting any new eating plan if you have an underlying health condition or history of an eating disorder.

This is general information only. For detailed personal advice, you should see a qualified medical practitioner who knows your medical history.

This story, which was originally written by Pamela Wilson and published by ABC Health and Wellbeing, has been reviewed by Dr Rosemary Stanton OAM, nutritionist and visiting fellow, School of Medical Sciences, University of NSW, and updated in 2019.

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Ahead of his wedding, Brendan Jones of YouTube's Goal Guys wanted to get slimmer, and so he set himself the challenge of losing as much body fat as possible in a 30 day period, with the help of high intensity interval training (HIIT).

"A major benefit of interval training is you're constantly switching muscle groups and forcing your body to react," he says. "This means your heart and lungs are being challenged non-stop, allowing you to burn more fat than you would if you were doing a repetition-based exercise like jogging or cycling."

The HIIT program Brendan has selected consists of four rounds of 45 second intervals, with each round finished off by 3 minutes of skipping and a 1 minute rest window. Round 1 is burpees, mountain climbers, jumping jacks, round 2 includes kettlebell squats, pushups, long jumps and walkouts, round 3 has kettlebell squats, stationary jumps, reverse crutches, and round 4 includes side lunges, tricep raises and speed skaters.

On the first day, he's so tired by the second round that he ends up needing five whole minutes of rest before he can complete the workout. On day 2, he hits the gym for weight training, focusing on bodyweight superset exercises to keep his heart rate up, helping to burn fat while building muscle. He alternates between the HIIT and weight training for 6 days, leaving a day each week for rest and recovery.

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Throughout the month Brendan is able to identify and improve on flaws in his technique in certain exercises. After 10 days, he also starts incorporating interval training into his running, sprinting with the goal of elevating his heart rate to 95 percent of its capacity, then slowing down to a jog.

By the halfway point, he's feeling the cardiovascular benefits of his HIIT workouts, and is able to run for a flat 45 minutes without stopping. "In the last two weeks I feel like I hit my stride," he says. "I'm able to go through my HIIT routine without any extended rest and I finally have the willpower I need to stick to my daily diet." That diet consists of oatmeal for breakfast, a lunch of chicken breast with steamed veggies, and beans, eggs and spinach for a light supper.

Brendand started out with a body fat percentage of 18.3 percent, which he describes as "acceptable but far from ideal." At the end of the month, he has lost 8 pounds, his stomach has dropped 3 inches, and his body fat is at 10.5 percent.

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Two days into Veganuary and the head-scratching confusion over just exactly what veganism is continues. The perception of veganism as a diet or passing fad has somehow clung on in the health pages of our newspapers, in cookery columns, and in the miniature portions meted out to vegans in pubs across the land.

There is a continual debate in the media about whether the diet is healthy. This is beside the point. There is a stream of misinformation designed to trick people into believing that vegetarianism and veganism are simply not possible. This madness must stop, and its extraordinary that it has endured this long.

It is, or should be common knowledge by now, that giving up or cutting down on meat and dairy is the right thing to do for the sake of our planet. Bush fires are raging in Australia; the Great Barrier Reef is seriously degraded; Antarctica is melting into the sea. Yes, lacking vitamin B12 is bad for me, but not to get too Greta Thunberg about it so is the loss of an area of rainforest the size of Latvia.

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Veganuary becomes bigger every year, but it needn't be just for Janaury as these cookbooks make it easy and accessible. Words by Stacey Smith

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Since launching her vegan YouTube channel in 2017, Rachel has gained a heap of hungry followers who lap up her simple, delicious recipes (and the dance moves that go along with them). Dishes are often one-pot, can be prepped ahead, and most include a song recommendation so you can dance along as you cook. Within these pages, youll find plenty of meals inspired by Amas Caribbean and West African roots from crispy jerk barbecue tacos or ackee saltfish with dumplings to peanut stew. Although this is really a celebration of all cultures and with vegan takes on everything from Thai green curry to creamy cashew and vegetable no-pasta lasagne, were pretty confident youll find your favourite comfort dish has been given a plant-based makeover. With most ingredients easy to obtain and meals quick to put together, this is modern cooking, for the meat-shunning millennial.

Working with a registered dietician to ensure recipes follow trusted NHS guidelines, the BOSH! boys (aka, Henry and Ian) have bought us their healthiest cookbook to date. Recognising that just because a plate of food is vegan, that doesnt necessarily mean its healthy (vegan junk food certainly exists!), this is a collection of 80 new recipes showcasing their flavoursome vegan food with a healthier focus. Along with advice on sleep, movement and relaxing, theres guidance on ensuring you get all the nutrients you need. And although the boys insist this isnt a diet book, youll find recipes to help you reduce fat, build muscle and generally be a bit healthier. So whether youre looking to up your protein intake (try the ultimate veg tacos), reduce your sugar intake with a summer-berry granola bowl or keep your calorie intake to under 500 per portion with puttanesca potato stew, you should be left feeling suitably inspired to kick start the new year.

Despite Fearne Cotton not being a fully-fledged vegan herself (or perhaps because), this book got rave reviews from our panel, with both flexitarians, meat-eaters and vegans alike. Recipes are approachable, inexpensive and perfect for the whole family, so we can see ourselves working through them all in time. The broccoli katsu curry was a particular favourite and surprisingly easy to make and for tea time well be trying our hand at her date and almond cake with caramel sauce which uses white miso paste and coconut cream to great effect.

If ever theres a time we feel the pinch, its January, with the festivities of Christmas long behind us but the credit card still to pay. Thankfully eating a plant-based diet could be the answer and in this book, youll find over 85 recipes all coming in at a frankly unbelievable 1 a portion. Our concerns that wed be living off of beans on toast were quickly alleviated as we tucked into black bean meatballs and sticky aubergine bao. Full-flavoured, quick and easy, we couldnt really ask for more.

Calling all sweet-tooths! This collection of recipes from Australian blogger Anthea Cheng is celebratory food for the keen baker. You certainly couldnt call dried rainbow pear slices convenient, quick or easy to make, however the impact they have when used to decorate her chai cake is truly show-stopping. If that all sounds a little intimidating, we found the Snack Time chapter much more manageable, with the likes of bliss balls, chocolate cups and cookies vying for attention, as well as Instagrammable breakfast bowls, beautifully presented with nut butters, granola and oats.

After 10 years of hard partying finally caught up with him, Matt decided to switch from the crazy pranks of MTVs Dirty Sanchez to fitness and is now a completely vegan endurance athlete. Believing a natural diet is key, Matts second cookbook is brimming with recipes full of veggies and largely focuses on un-processed ingredients (keeping the vegan cheese or meat-substitutes to a minimum). Some of Pritchards favourites include roasting tin laksa, sticky tofu bao buns and rhubarb and custard doughnuts. If youre yet to convince your pal's that veganism is the way forward, we reckon the Dinner with Mates chapter will convert a few of them, with all the recipes you need to create a Mexican feast, a perfect picnic, a banging BBQ or a cracking Christmas spread. All in all we found recipes really varied, with us ear-marking nearly all of them to try at once.

Lets face it, at the end of a long day the last thing any of us want to be doing whether were following a plant-based diet or not is trying to track down long lists of hard to find ingredients. This is the fourth book from the award-winning cook, writer and cookery tutor Katy Beskow and follows a similar simplified format, with each recipe requiring just five ingredients. Chapters include soups, lunches suppers, sweets and basics, with recipes beautifully laid out and gorgeous photography accompanying each one. Far from being basic, we were amazed to see we could create a beautiful Mediterranean briam (a layered courgette, potato and red onion bake from Greece) which was as delicious hot with crusty bread as it was cold for lunch the next day.

Growing up in a small town in West Bengal, India, very few people, including Romy Gills own family, ate meat regularly. Its this home-cooked vegan food of her childhood that the chef and food writer wanted to share with us through her debut cookbook Zaika meaning taste, or flavour. Theres an entire section dedicated to bread, including gram flour turmeric pancakes which are perfect with chutneys, a variety of rotis and parathas and light naan bread with nigella seeds. The Light & Breezy chapter is all about showcasing the freshest ingredients think watermelon and mint salad; while the Warming the Heart chapter is where youll find hearty comfort food such as spicy red lentil dahl. The section we most fell for though was Labours of Love for when youve got time to really get lost in the kitchen rich, creamy and so warming, we recommend the Baingan masala with baby aubergines, dill and coconut.

The debut book from award-winning blogger and food consultant Nikki Webster shares the same ethos as her blog Rebel Recipes that healthy food neednt be boring or lacking in flavour. Taking inspiration from around the globe, you could never accuse these recipes of being dull. If only we could start every day with creamy spiced coconut porridge and sticky sesame banana! Instead of relying on stale vegan ingredients and recipes this is new-school vegan cuisine for those seeking full flavours. Although despite this, recipes were easy to follow and largely uncomplicated with lots of spicy curries, pulses, flatbreads, salads, dips and pickles making an appearance. With mouth-watering photography throughout, the Cant Believe Its Vegan Desserts chapter is a particular highlight, with the likes of chocolate ganache tart, easy espresso martini pots and lemon curd and thyme tart.

While this title isnt 100 per cent vegan, half of the book is made up of plant-based recipes so we felt it was still well worth including. Acknowledging that most of us have more time to experiment in the kitchen at the weekend yet need dinner on the table pronto mid-week, Elly Pears book separates dishes accordingly. Were very keen to incorporate more Sunday night batch-cooking into our weekly routine, in order to eat better later in the week and with tray bakes, one-pot wonders and freeze-able options, this will keep us suitably inspired.

Dont be fooled by the title, every one of the 100 recipes within this book is completely vegan. The ish comes from Jack Monroes belief that if we were all to incorporate a few more plant-based meals into our diet each week, wed be better off both environmentally and financially. So you neednt be a full-time vegan to appreciate the practical, inexpensive solutions within this book. Although perhaps not the sexiest food chapter to ever be written the whole section on sandwiches was inherently helpful for midweek meal inspiration (especially when you consider the standard fillings of cheese, ham, tuna, etc obviously arent vegan). In true Jack Monroe style, we loved the no-nonsense, easy to follow recipes and believe well turn to this cookbook on a regular basis.

If youre tempted to give this vegan thing a whirl but you really dont know where to start, the 7 Day Vegan Challenge is here to help. There are three menu plans to choose from complete with shopping lists: The Easy Peasy Way (quick meals for those that dont mind repeating some dishes), For the Planners (which requires a Sunday night batch-cooking session) and Fast & Fresh (quick and simple recipes). So a typical weekday might look like, banoffee oats for breakfast, a convincing vegan take on the classic BLT sandwich for lunch and creamy satay noodles with salt and pepper fried tofu for tea.There is also a helpful Q&A intro, which aims to answer the most commonly asked questions for those just starting out including pros, cons, where you get protein from, is vegan food expensive and whether it's healthy. Many meals are freezable or can last three days or longer in the fridge, so whether you give it a go for seven days or longer is up to you.

Veganuary becomes bigger every year, but it needn't be just for Janaury as these cookbooks make it easy and accessible. Words by Stacey Smith

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Since launching her vegan YouTube channel in 2017, Rachel has gained a heap of hungry followers who lap up her simple, delicious recipes (and the dance moves that go along with them). Dishes are often one-pot, can be prepped ahead, and most include a song recommendation so you can dance along as you cook. Within these pages, youll find plenty of meals inspired by Amas Caribbean and West African roots from crispy jerk barbecue tacos or ackee saltfish with dumplings to peanut stew. Although this is really a celebration of all cultures and with vegan takes on everything from Thai green curry to creamy cashew and vegetable no-pasta lasagne, were pretty confident youll find your favourite comfort dish has been given a plant-based makeover. With most ingredients easy to obtain and meals quick to put together, this is modern cooking, for the meat-shunning millennial.

Working with a registered dietician to ensure recipes follow trusted NHS guidelines, the BOSH! boys (aka, Henry and Ian) have bought us their healthiest cookbook to date. Recognising that just because a plate of food is vegan, that doesnt necessarily mean its healthy (vegan junk food certainly exists!), this is a collection of 80 new recipes showcasing their flavoursome vegan food with a healthier focus. Along with advice on sleep, movement and relaxing, theres guidance on ensuring you get all the nutrients you need. And although the boys insist this isnt a diet book, youll find recipes to help you reduce fat, build muscle and generally be a bit healthier. So whether youre looking to up your protein intake (try the ultimate veg tacos), reduce your sugar intake with a summer-berry granola bowl or keep your calorie intake to under 500 per portion with puttanesca potato stew, you should be left feeling suitably inspired to kick start the new year.

Despite Fearne Cotton not being a fully-fledged vegan herself (or perhaps because), this book got rave reviews from our panel, with both flexitarians, meat-eaters and vegans alike. Recipes are approachable, inexpensive and perfect for the whole family, so we can see ourselves working through them all in time. The broccoli katsu curry was a particular favourite and surprisingly easy to make and for tea time well be trying our hand at her date and almond cake with caramel sauce which uses white miso paste and coconut cream to great effect.

If ever theres a time we feel the pinch, its January, with the festivities of Christmas long behind us but the credit card still to pay. Thankfully eating a plant-based diet could be the answer and in this book, youll find over 85 recipes all coming in at a frankly unbelievable 1 a portion. Our concerns that wed be living off of beans on toast were quickly alleviated as we tucked into black bean meatballs and sticky aubergine bao. Full-flavoured, quick and easy, we couldnt really ask for more.

Calling all sweet-tooths! This collection of recipes from Australian blogger Anthea Cheng is celebratory food for the keen baker. You certainly couldnt call dried rainbow pear slices convenient, quick or easy to make, however the impact they have when used to decorate her chai cake is truly show-stopping. If that all sounds a little intimidating, we found the Snack Time chapter much more manageable, with the likes of bliss balls, chocolate cups and cookies vying for attention, as well as Instagrammable breakfast bowls, beautifully presented with nut butters, granola and oats.

After 10 years of hard partying finally caught up with him, Matt decided to switch from the crazy pranks of MTVs Dirty Sanchez to fitness and is now a completely vegan endurance athlete. Believing a natural diet is key, Matts second cookbook is brimming with recipes full of veggies and largely focuses on un-processed ingredients (keeping the vegan cheese or meat-substitutes to a minimum). Some of Pritchards favourites include roasting tin laksa, sticky tofu bao buns and rhubarb and custard doughnuts. If youre yet to convince your pal's that veganism is the way forward, we reckon the Dinner with Mates chapter will convert a few of them, with all the recipes you need to create a Mexican feast, a perfect picnic, a banging BBQ or a cracking Christmas spread. All in all we found recipes really varied, with us ear-marking nearly all of them to try at once.

Lets face it, at the end of a long day the last thing any of us want to be doing whether were following a plant-based diet or not is trying to track down long lists of hard to find ingredients. This is the fourth book from the award-winning cook, writer and cookery tutor Katy Beskow and follows a similar simplified format, with each recipe requiring just five ingredients. Chapters include soups, lunches suppers, sweets and basics, with recipes beautifully laid out and gorgeous photography accompanying each one. Far from being basic, we were amazed to see we could create a beautiful Mediterranean briam (a layered courgette, potato and red onion bake from Greece) which was as delicious hot with crusty bread as it was cold for lunch the next day.

Growing up in a small town in West Bengal, India, very few people, including Romy Gills own family, ate meat regularly. Its this home-cooked vegan food of her childhood that the chef and food writer wanted to share with us through her debut cookbook Zaika meaning taste, or flavour. Theres an entire section dedicated to bread, including gram flour turmeric pancakes which are perfect with chutneys, a variety of rotis and parathas and light naan bread with nigella seeds. The Light & Breezy chapter is all about showcasing the freshest ingredients think watermelon and mint salad; while the Warming the Heart chapter is where youll find hearty comfort food such as spicy red lentil dahl. The section we most fell for though was Labours of Love for when youve got time to really get lost in the kitchen rich, creamy and so warming, we recommend the Baingan masala with baby aubergines, dill and coconut.

The debut book from award-winning blogger and food consultant Nikki Webster shares the same ethos as her blog Rebel Recipes that healthy food neednt be boring or lacking in flavour. Taking inspiration from around the globe, you could never accuse these recipes of being dull. If only we could start every day with creamy spiced coconut porridge and sticky sesame banana! Instead of relying on stale vegan ingredients and recipes this is new-school vegan cuisine for those seeking full flavours. Although despite this, recipes were easy to follow and largely uncomplicated with lots of spicy curries, pulses, flatbreads, salads, dips and pickles making an appearance. With mouth-watering photography throughout, the Cant Believe Its Vegan Desserts chapter is a particular highlight, with the likes of chocolate ganache tart, easy espresso martini pots and lemon curd and thyme tart.

While this title isnt 100 per cent vegan, half of the book is made up of plant-based recipes so we felt it was still well worth including. Acknowledging that most of us have more time to experiment in the kitchen at the weekend yet need dinner on the table pronto mid-week, Elly Pears book separates dishes accordingly. Were very keen to incorporate more Sunday night batch-cooking into our weekly routine, in order to eat better later in the week and with tray bakes, one-pot wonders and freeze-able options, this will keep us suitably inspired.

Dont be fooled by the title, every one of the 100 recipes within this book is completely vegan. The ish comes from Jack Monroes belief that if we were all to incorporate a few more plant-based meals into our diet each week, wed be better off both environmentally and financially. So you neednt be a full-time vegan to appreciate the practical, inexpensive solutions within this book. Although perhaps not the sexiest food chapter to ever be written the whole section on sandwiches was inherently helpful for midweek meal inspiration (especially when you consider the standard fillings of cheese, ham, tuna, etc obviously arent vegan). In true Jack Monroe style, we loved the no-nonsense, easy to follow recipes and believe well turn to this cookbook on a regular basis.

If youre tempted to give this vegan thing a whirl but you really dont know where to start, the 7 Day Vegan Challenge is here to help. There are three menu plans to choose from complete with shopping lists: The Easy Peasy Way (quick meals for those that dont mind repeating some dishes), For the Planners (which requires a Sunday night batch-cooking session) and Fast & Fresh (quick and simple recipes). So a typical weekday might look like, banoffee oats for breakfast, a convincing vegan take on the classic BLT sandwich for lunch and creamy satay noodles with salt and pepper fried tofu for tea.There is also a helpful Q&A intro, which aims to answer the most commonly asked questions for those just starting out including pros, cons, where you get protein from, is vegan food expensive and whether it's healthy. Many meals are freezable or can last three days or longer in the fridge, so whether you give it a go for seven days or longer is up to you.

Making the personal choice to live more ethically deserves better than these eyebrow-raises from the media. What we need instead is more information, more attention paid to the diet, and better questions. Such as: why isnt the government doing more to change the way we eat, given that the overwhelming majority of climate science has been repeating for years that reducing meat intake is crucial to the survival of our ecosystem?

Its fairly remarkable that barring the work of Meera Sodha in the Guardian our media is still so averse. For instance, a recent episode of Masterchef: The Professionals paid lip-service to veganism with one plant-based challenge that seemed to irritate and confuse the judges (how are you going to get flavour into this dish without using any animal fats?), and then it was back to the usual business of making lamb rump three ways. One of the occasional judges on the show publicly identifies as a vegan but eats meat on television. This isnt good enough.

Of course, ignorance and ineffectuality on the subject are nothing next to the outright aggression of certain high profile figures. For some frothing figures in the media, such as Piers Morgan, the encroachment of veganism into public life represents nothing less than a new step in a culture war.

For the right wing and retrograde, veganism is an attack on family values, masculinity, common sense and tradition one of those movements that, along with feminism, racial equality and queer rights, sometimes goes a bit too far (such as the ruling today by an employment tribunal that veganism is a belief protected by law).

This situation leads to a strange disconnect in our public life, where what is a known and necessary phenomenon is underreported, misreported or misrepresented. That comes on top of an already massive generational divide: roughly half of all vegans are aged 15 to 34, compared to 14% of over-65s. This means that theres a lack of proper guidance, and the sense of veganism as fringe and cultish perseveres.

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Things are getting better: fast-food chains such as Greggs dont want to miss out on a buck and celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver have recently put out books focusing on plant-based food. But what we need is not a handful of nice new recipes, so much as books showing us how to revolutionise our food habits entirely how to replace the puddings we were brought up on and the evil celebratory roasts we still remember the taste of and adapt to a whole new life. Vegans are hungry.

Veganuary is a tolerable endeavour, which apparently leads to people taking up veganism seriously, but it also hugely participates in the public perception of veganism as faddish and juvenile virtue-signalling. Granting the diet a modicum of respect, and wider, more educated coverage in our media, would be a good start.

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Vicky Pattison said she is looking forward to a healthier life after being told that her previous lifestyle could have impacted on her fertility.

The reality TV star and former Geordie Shore cast member, who has been signed up as an ambassador for WW, formerly Weight Watchers, said her new role is "starting at the perfect time" after a particularly difficult period in her life and because of her past unhealthy relationship with food.

She joins fellow celebrity ambassadors Robbie Williams, Curtis Pritchard and Alison Hammond.

Pattison, 32, said: "My WW journey is starting at the perfect time and I'm hoping that it will give me the fresh start that I need.

"I was recently told that my previous lifestyle was not actually healthy for me and was shocked to learn it was having an impact on my fertility.

"For me, joining WW is not just about being a certain size, but it's about being healthy and giving my body a fighting chance so I can hopefully have kids one day."

Last year, Pattison opened up about her struggle to conceive after years of "prolific partying" in an Instagram post.

She said she had never considered the ramifications of her lifestyle, which played out in front of the nation on MTV show Geordie Shore, and that motherhood had not been "a role" she had wanted to play when she was younger.

Pattison, who won I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2015, also said that she has "always loved food in a big way", adding: "But it hasn't been the healthiest of relationships and I have a tendency to overindulge when I am not feeling confident or happy.

"Other times, I have really restricted myself and worried about my food choices - I can't remember the last time I went to a restaurant and selected what I wanted from the menu.

"I don't want to have this unhealthy mindset anymore - life is for living and the reason I've joined the WW programme is because it's not super restrictive, so it means I don't need to give up things I love."

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Pattison, who will follow the WW programme with her mother Carroll, said: "Women have to stop being made to feel that they hate their bodies because they aren't a certain size.

"This negative cycle has to end somewhere, and I want to inspire other women to shift their thinking away from a negative body image and towards creating a positive and loving relationship with their bodies."

Jemma Banks, marketing director, WW, said: "We are delighted to welcome Vicky and Caroll Pattison to the family and know that their combined positive energy and mindsets will inspire others.

"We're really pleased Vicky is able to work towards her goals alongside her biggest support, her Mum.

"We hope to show how you can be better together when embarking on a wellness journey with the support of someone you love, and ultimately inspire and motivate people to lose weight and get healthier."

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Weight loss: Here is how one minute of plank can be all you need for a toned body   |  Photo Credit: Getty Images

New Delhi: The New Year 2020 has begun, and many people might have made a New Year's Resolution to get fit and healthy, this year. If you are one of those people and are looking to lose weight quickly this month, you must ensure that you include an exercise routine in your lifestyle. For people who are the right weight, but want a more toned, proportionate body, including certain exercises in your routine can help.

One such exercise is the planks. Though every one who knows about the exercise dreads it, you will always find fitness enthusiasts vouching for the benefits of the exercise. If you are looking forward to getting a toned body, you must include a minute of the plank exercise in your exercise routine.

Getting in the plank exercise is pretty basic and simple. Lie down on your stomach, and face up. Place the part of your arms from the elbows to the palm on the floor, making support. Move the weight of the body on your arms, and your toes, and extend your body upwards from the belly. Imagine a straight plank, and try to imitate the posture with your body. Your body should not be swinging from the belly. Make sure you use your core muscles to hold the pose. While holding the pose, look straight, and breathe normally. Hold the position for one minute.

Initially, holding for one minute will be difficult. So aim for 45 seconds, and hold for as long as you can, and not less than 30 seconds. With time and practice, you will be able to hold the plank for a minute.

The plank exercise is a full-body exercise, even when it engages the core muscles as primary. It tones all parts of your body, from your shoulders, arms, and core, to your glutes and hamstrings. Since all the muscles are put into action when doing the plank exercise, it can help make them stronger and more toned, giving your body a really nice, chiselled, and fit look. The plank exercise can also help you get abs if you are aiming for them.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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Today, people across the country will put their New Year's resolutions into practice. These goals represent an honest attempt at self-improvement, but they often fall apart as the year progresses. What if the next car you buy can help you get motivated? A new car to fit a resolution is a huge commitment, but it might just be the thing to (sometimes literally) drive you to your goal.

Here are the cars Edmunds believes will help achieve some of the most popular New Year's resolutions.

Lose weight:2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Shedding those pesky holiday pounds is a common resolution, and few things inspire losing weight more than a tight fit. That's especially true for cars, which is why we recommend the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The Miata is a small roadster that recently underwent a diet of its own. When the engineers designed this Miata generation, they wanted it to weigh the same as the first model that debuted in 1990.

Nimble handling and a peppy engine make the Miata fun to drive, but it's the compact cabin that provides the primary motivation for hitting the gym. The Miata is also well suited for resolvers tackling their weight loss journey with a buddy since the cramped two-seat interior will cause wider passengers to rub shoulders.

Starting price (including destination and handling): $26,650

Be more spontaneous: 2020 Jeep Wrangler

Those looking to add more off-the-cuff adventure to their lives need a vehicle that is similarly ready to go at a moment's notice. The 2020 Jeep Wrangler embodies that spirit more than any other vehicle on sale today. Even though its on-road manners are unrefined compared to modern crossover SUVs, the Jeep Wrangler offers unsurpassed capability when pavement turns to dirt.

Every Wrangler comes standard with four-wheel drive and plenty of ground clearance to aid with off-road adventure. Specialty models such as the Rubicon are equipped with specialized features to enhance the Wrangler's abilities further. Five passengers can get in on the muddy fun thanks to the four-door Wrangler Unlimited's ample rear legroom.

Starting price (including destination and handling): $29,790

Take more family vacations: 2020 Kia Telluride

It can be difficult getting the entire family on the same page for much-needed rest and relaxation. Even then, choosing the right vehicle to shuttle everyone around presents a challenge. Edmunds' suggestion is the 2020 Kia Telluride.

Most adults will have no problem fitting in the third row of the Telluride, unlike many SUVs in the midsize class. There's also room for everyone's luggage because the Telluride offers a useful amount of cargo space, even with the third-row seat deployed.

The Telluride can further incentivize you to head out for a trip thanks to its easy-driving nature. It doesn't feel overly large or bulky, and its V6 engine has no problem with launching you into quick-moving highway traffic. Your new family hauler won't cost an arm and a leg either because the Telluride is less expensive than similarly equipped competitors.

Starting price (including destination and handling): $32,785

Treat yourself: 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Self-care has become a hot topic over the last few years, and if your budget can support it, a luxury car is a way to treat yourself day after day. Edmunds recently named the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class the top-rated luxury sedan. Mercedes' smallest four-door, which was introduced last year, provides a true luxury experience. The cabin materials are high-quality and rival those found in larger, more expensive sedans.

The A-Class also provides a smooth and controlled ride and quick acceleration when you put your foot down. Even an A-Class loaded up with premium features such as 64-color ambient lighting and premium audio are priced within reason.

Starting price (including destination and handling): $33,795

Save more money: 2017 Hyundai Elantra

Reducing expenses is one of the most popular resolutions, and shoppers looking for a new ride can save quite a bit by going with a slightly used car. In general, you can save 30% to 40% by going this route. Small cars, in particular, offer strong value. One of our favorites in the wallet-friendly compact segment is the current-generation Hyundai Elantra, which was introduced for the 2017 model year.

Highlights include an unusually spacious cabin, comfortable seats and a user-friendly infotainment system. The 2017 Hyundai Elantra comes in a number of trims, starting with the SE. High-mileage used Elantras can be had for under $10,000. Models with moderate mileage and the desirable Popular Equipment package list for about $12,000.

You'll save on fuel costs, too, since the standard 2.0-liter engine sips fuel at a rate of 32 mpg in combined city/highway driving, according to the EPA.

Edmunds says: Whether you're looking to lose weight, save money or take on new adventures, there are a variety of new and used cars to help you achieve your New Year's resolutions.

Cameron Rogers is a reviews editor at Edmunds. Twitter: @_crogers.

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