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Physician and journalist James Hamblin is calling for a system that would evaluate the cognitive abilities of elected officials in order to ensure that they are fit for public office.

Though a president's physical exam does typically include a cognitive assessment, Hamblinargued Monday thatthese tests have not been standardized.

"Its certainly relevant to know whether someone has a terminal diagnosis that would really suggest that its unlikely that they would live through their term, but beyond that what youre really asking is does this person have the ability to do the job cognitively," Hamlin, who is a staff writer at left-leaning magazine The Atlantic, told Hill.TV.

He went on tosuggest that testing mental fitness couldplay an even more important role than physical exams, noting that physical impediments to the job are "less relevant today than it might have been back decades ago."

Hamlin first floated theideafor standardizing cognitive testsin a feature for TheAtlantic. Though the idea hasn't been completed fleshed out, he said a potential systemcould include a standardized test that would, for example, include telling a candidate a story and then asking them to synthesize the information and repeat it back.

If a person has significant cognitive decline to the point of Alzheimer's Disease, theyll get almost none of those questions right, he said. And early cognitive decline, theyll start to forget questions.

Throughout his presidency, Trumps mental fitness has been repeatedly questioned by critics and pundits alike.Some Democratic lawmakers, includingRep. Ilhan OmarIlhan OmarDoctor calls for standardizing mental fitness tests for elected officials Warren adds Ayanna Pressley as campaign co-chair Poll: Biden and Sanders tied nationally, followed by Warren MORE (D-Minn.), have evencalled president "deranged" in response to his behavior on Twitter.

There is nothing stable or genius about these public rants from a president, Omar tweeted earlier this year. Deranged, bizarre, incoherent, sad ... come to mind.

Omar's comments at the time came after Trump once again referred to himself as a "stable genius" in an effort to defend his trade policies.

Former Vice President Biden, a leading 2020 Democratic presidential contender, has faced similar criticism about his mental fitness following some of his debate performances. Throughout several of the debates, Biden has made anumber of gaffes, often stumbling at times when trying to get a point across.

For instance, during the fifth Democratic debate, Biden misstated that he was endorsed by the only African American woman ever elected to the Senate, overlooking fellow contender Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisSaagar Enjeti laments use of identity politics in 2020 Democratic race Buttigieg surges to second place behind Biden as Warren sinks: poll Bloomberg ties with Harris, Klobuchar in new national poll MORE (D-Calif.). Bidenquickly corrected himself, stating, I said the first.

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Spanish superstar Elsa Pataky is an honorary Aussie.

She's embraced the laid back lifestyle with husband Chris Hemsworth, calling Byron Bay home - and she's also known for her passion for exercise and wellbeing.

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In her new book Strong, the fitness fanatic shares her tips on being active and eating well.

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"Feeling great is the most important thing, and feeling happy," Pataky said.

"It's about changing your philosophy on life and eating healthy and being strong-minded.

"The best anti-ageing tip for your body is to build muscle - because when you get older, everything starts to lose volume.

"I think women are really scared about doing weights - but you have to do so much to look very muscle-y. It's better to use the word 'tone' - and for that, you need to use some weights, even if it's just your own body weight with push-ups and squats."

Elsa encourages people to work out with their partners or other friends and family - explaining that she and Chris also bonded over their love of fitness.

While Elsa has taught him how to ride a horse, he's also taught her how to surf.

"It's easier to do that first step if you do it with somebody else, and also you can challenge each other," Pataky said.

"I know mums say they don't have any time and can't do it - but there's no excuses if you really want it and really want to make the change.

"Start with just 15 minutes - do little squats or ab exercises. If you're going for a walk on the beach, just do some lunges. Or if you catch the bus to work, stop a few stations before and walk to work.

"Use your moments in life to do some exercise - it helps you to feel good about life and start your day in a different way."

"We're very competitive, both of us," Pataky said.

"We both try to keep ourselves informed about health, so he'll be like, I'm taking these pills, and I'll go, I hate pills, I'm not getting pills.

"We try to convince each other about our ideas. And it's good that we keep the competition to exercise."

Elsa began drinking smoothies when she was pregnant with her daughter India as a way to increase her vegetable intake - and she's been hooked ever since.

"You want to eat more vegetables, but sometimes it's so difficult," Pataky said.

"So I decided to put them all into a blender and drink it in the morning - and I convinced myself that it tasted amazing because it was good for me and good for my baby.

"I put everything in it - lettuce, spinach, celery, cucumber, cauliflower - and I'll put some banana in just to make it tasty. And she loves vegetables now."

Elsa and Chris are currently building their forever home in Byron Bay, and she credits the location for inspiring her outlook on life and fitness.

"Being in a place where you can do things outside makes it so easy," Pataky said.

"I feel in the city, when you want to work out you have to go to a gym or do a class in an enclosed place - but being able to go to the beach to exercise or run does make things easier, I'm not going to lie about that.

"And also finding hobbies that you like, it's so much easier when you're outside."

But it's not all fun and games - as the home was still under construction, Elsa expressed her frustration over the drones that were hoping to catch a glimpse of the couple and their family.

"I get so angry about these drones," Pataky said.

"What am I gonna do when my kids are naked in the pool and then these drones are taking photos?

"It's something that we are actually really scared about, because it's really invading our privacy. It's unfair.

"We spend a lot of time outside, so there's a lot of terraces. It's our dream house, and we've waited for this for a long time."

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How one family transformed their bodies and lifestyle

BOCA RATON, FL, Nov. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mazz Sturgeon knew she needed to lose weight. According to her, she has struggled with emotional eating since she was in her twenties, and though she was initially able to keep her weight under control, things changed when she was about forty.

Mazz then began to put on weight rapidly without any change in her eating patterns and was subsequently diagnosed with an underactive thyroid. My doctor told me that even a glass of water might make me put on weight, Mazz said.

Things only worsened when Mazz began to blame her medical conditions for her excess weight, as she began to use them as an excuse not to care what she was putting in her mouth. So she continued to gain weight, ballooning to 106 kilos (233 lbs) at only 5 ft 4! Mazzs unhealthy lifestyle caused her health to deteriorate further, and she was soon diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.

So when Mazz found Emma Taylors 123Diet, her mind was finally in the right place to make a big change. This sensational program, which is sweeping the nation in Australia, works by combining a healthy, clean-eating meal plan with the 123Diets signature drops, which work to boost dieters metabolisms. This allows them to lose weight more rapidly than they could by dieting alone. The drops also suppress dieters ability to detect sweet tastes, thus blunting their sugar cravings and suppressing their appetites.

As an emotional eater, Mazz initially found having to give up her unhealthy comfort foods difficult, but once she began to see the amazing changes in her body, she became enthusiastic about staying on track! Unlike other diets, the 123Diet allowed Mazz to see a loss on the scale every day, which helped keep her motivated. Mazz was also inspired to stay healthy by the creative and delicious recipes she found on the diets active Facebook support group.

In the end, Mazz lost 40 kilos (88 lbs) in only 11 months, putting her at a healthy weight of 65 kg (145 lbs). Even more remarkably, she reports that she was able to reduce her medications by two thirds and to eliminate some of them altogether. I have so much more energy, have bought a push bike, and want to exercise! Mazz says.

Yet Mazzs greatest joy from the 123Diet was helping her daughter Samantha to change her life as well. Samantha also suffered from medical issues due to her weight, but Mazzs success encouraged her daughter to follow in her mothers footsteps. Samantha ultimately lost an amazing 35 kilos (77 lbs)!

Mazz even convinced her husband to join in, and he was able to go from 120 kilos (264 lbs) to 105 kilos (231 lbs)! All three have maintained their new weights since, and the family is now looking forward to a happier and healthier future.

Since the holidays can be a difficult time for someone beginning a weight loss journey, Emma also wanted to share a few tips to help everyone have a Thanksgiving thats both happy and healthy. Once youve survived this holiday, it might be a great time to give the 123Diet a try if you do, you might be able to lose as much as 5 kilos (10 lbs) before Christmas!

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Mike Ewing had been waiting in line for three hours. The 34-year-old owner of a HVAC company in Westminster, Maryland, was visiting Universal Studios, excited to get on a Harry Potter ride. Just before he could clamber aboard, though, an attendant took him aside, asking him to sit in a chair to check the fit for the safety harness. Ewing didnt fit; he couldnt ride. It was one of the most embarrassing moments of my life, he says. To be so big you cant fit on a Harry Potter ride. That was a real wake up call to me.

Hed been heavy for most of his life, at 511 and 240 pounds. But hed been going out to restaurants a lot, overeating, not paying attention to his diet. The weight, he says, came on pretty fast. He started feeling self-conscious, having to shop at big and tall stores. He was 28 years old and weighed 280 pounds.

Ewing threw himself into fixing his diet. He cut out sugar; he dropped most carbs. He had a trainer who pushed him to lift weights twice a week; one day of upper body work, one day of lower. Not crazy, but a habit Ive kept to this day, he says.

He dropped to 250 pounds pretty quickly. Then he went off his diet. But he stayed around the weight: 250-260 or so. Then he started having health issuesbowel infections and gout so bad he had trouble walking. With two young daughters, he decided he had to shape up.

He went back on his diet and in six month shed another 45 pounds. Hed gone from from 280 to 205, in two separate cuts, over seven years. Hes able to buy regular clothes that fit, and is down to a 36-inch waist, something he never remembers having. Hes more confident. I am able to be a better father and husband now, he says. Thats really all that matters when it comes down to it.

In some ways its been a long journey, but having his wife along has helped keep him motivated. A few months into his weight loss plan, she started her own. I started to look better, and she started to look better, he says. We helped each other out so much in this regard. Once you start seeing results its so much easier to keep going. Within a few months, people noticed; now its often a topic of conversation. I get a lot of shocked faces, yes. Hes still looking to lose more weight, with a target of 189 pounds.

Find something that works with you and stick with it, he says, when it comes to weight loss advice. His weight gain was 100-percent diet, so thats what he focused on. He committed to it, with no cheat days; allowing himself that wiggle room made it too easy to backslide. Exercising is the most important thing you can do for the overall health of your body, he says, but weight loss really begins in controlling what you eat.

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(ThyBlackMan.com) Obesity is a rampantly growing disease that has encapsulated the lives of more than 2 billion people in this world. Every year, news headlines project a shocking story of somebody dying as a result of heart strokes and other medical conditions. The problem with obesity is it makes a person look unattractive and gives rise to multiple other health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, insomnia, heavy breathing, strong body odor, kidney failure, skin irritation etc.

This is why a lot of people are looking for ways through which they can curtail those extra kilos. Food and drinks play an important part in shaping up the human body. In this article, we will guide you through some incredible herbs that can be added to shakes for weight loss. Keep in mind, some of these herbs are controversial, but fans dont despise throwing them away. Continue reading to know about them:

This herb is imperative in todays time because it improves the metabolic rate of the body. People often drink this tea after dinner as it enhances the digestion process. If you work out every day and drink shakes, you can add rosemary to lose those extra pounds fast. Rosemary has an incredible taste and sweet smell. However, if you want to infuse it in a shake, you must put its leaves in boiling water for some time. After that, strain the leaves and let the mixture cool down. Store the mixture in a cool place and add it to your shake to lose weight.

This plant holds quite a negative reputation but is still loved by millions of people across the globe. You will be intrigued to know; weight loss is a proven side effect of kratom. More than 50 million people in the world consume kratom in different forms. Kratom is also used as a muscle supplement by bodybuilders because they claim it improves strength. Red Hulu Kapuas is a major kratom strain that is often used in kratom shake. However, too much intake is dangerous that is why you must consult a doctor to know the correct dosage.

Though it would be a bit weird to add black pepper to a shake, it easily gets dissolved in it. Black pepper is rich in piperine. This compound prevents the formation of fat cells in the body. People who incorporate black pepper in their diet plan every day are less likely to become overweight in the future. Black pepper also helps you in maintaining your weight. Black pepper tea and kava are also very helpful for those who are suffering from severe coughing.

The best part about this herb is it makes one feel fuller for a long time. You can add cinnamon to your oatmeal in the morning for a healthy breakfast. People often like to infuse it in yoghurt and eat it. Cinnamon has a unique taste that easily disappears once it is added to a mixture. So you can add it to your shake before going to the gym. People often think it makes one feel bloated, but thats nothing other than a myth.

This herb helps in controlling blood sugar levels and also curtails extra kilos. Ginger is an ancient herb that is infused in food and beverages. Ginger tea is very popular around the globe because it helps lose weight fast. It also manages the glucose levels after you eat a carb-rich diet. Ginger has amazing fat-burning properties like peppermint and turmeric. You can add it to your shake to remain healthy.

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Jackson, TN, Nov. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid weight loss company, DietDemand is helping their clients keep weight maintenance on track this season. Their 24/7 on-demand diet coaches are available to help with everything from meal planning to dining out so that dieters will not lose momentum and pack on extra pounds throughout the remainder of the year. The secret to their success is a winning formula of patient-customized diet planning and personalized focus rather than on cookie-cutter diet plans claiming to work for all. This way, DietDemand can get to the root of weight gain, whether it be emotional eating, carb cravings, sugar cravings, stress eating, lack of nutrition or any other underlying factor.

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In the memoir This Is Just My Face: Try Not To Stare (Harper Avenue), the details of Gabourey Sidibe weight loss surgery has been detailed and she even goes far back to her childhood to explore her longtime struggle with the scale.

She describes extreme measures employed in an effort to shed pounds, from fad diets to bulimia, and is also candid in talking about her mental health, dealing with depression and panic attacks. Gabourey Sidibe said she didnt truly recognize her capabilities and worth as a writer prior to her memoir even though she had embraced the craft since childhood.

In this article we discuss: Gabourey Sidibe weight loss history, what she used as her strategy, the Gabourey Sidibe weight loss diet and workout, and some General Trivia about the actress.

Gabourey Sidibe struggled with her weight from a very young age. She once told the Hollywood:

Its something Ive had to work at. My first diet started when I was six years old, Gabby said. Ive never been a small girl. One day I had to sit down with myself and decide that I loved myself no matter what my body looked like and what other people thought about my body.

While many celebrities wont admit to undergoing any type of cosmetic or elective weight loss surgery, Gabourey admitted in a 2017 People magazine interview to having laparoscopic bariatric surgery (also known as lap band) in 2016 after several attempts to lose weight naturally without surgery failed.

In the US, although there is an equal number of obese men and women, it is women who most likely opt for bariatric surgery than men. Doctors would most likely advocate for lifestyle changes, diet, and workout. Only those people whose BMI exceeds 35 can qualify for bariatric surgery, those with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea, which in Gaboureys case, she and her older brother got diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. As she claims, she did not lose weight for the looks but for health. She did not say however how much she weighed before the surgery but she sure dropped a lot of pounds.

Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery. There are three types of bariatric surgery and all are aimed to losing weight faster. There is gastric sleeve surgery also known as vertical sleeve gastrectomy, where most of the stomach is removed and left with only a small banana shaped part. This makes the person feel full so fast when eating since the stomach has been reduced. This is very permanent. Another one is called gastric bypass, also known as, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass where the surgeon creates a shorter and smaller passage with the stomach and the intestines. Lastly, there is laparoscopic adjustable gastric band which is the one that Sidibe had done for herself. This is more gradual than the other types of bariatric surgery since the doctor puts a band around the top of the stomach which reduces the food intake. This gets adjusted regularly depending on your progress. In cases where this does not work, then the band is removed, and another method may be tried this time.

In 2017 Gabourey Sidibe pointed out in her memoir, This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare that she didnt want to face the same fate as her brother, who now has Type 2 Diabetes. So when she lost and gained back 60 pounds, surgery was an easy option.

My surgeon said they would cut my stomach in half,

This would limit my hunger and capacity to eat, (thus) my brain chemistry would change and Id want to eat healthier.

Ill take it! (And) my lifelong relationship with food had to change. The surgery wasnt the easy way out. I wasnt cheating by getting it done, (because) I wouldnt have been able to lose as much weight as Ive lost without the surgery.

I just didnt want to worry, Gabby Sidibe said. I truly didnt want to worry about all the effects that go along with diabetes. I genuinely [would] worry all the time about losing my toes.

Gabby Sidibe has stepped out and shown out in her latest outfit, and fans are applauding her looks and ever-slimming-down frame.

The Empire actress wore a yellow and red African print dress to attend the birthday party of her pal and co-star Nicole Ari Parker.

Sidibe has dropped the extra pounds in the three years since she underwent laparoscopic bariatric surgery. The actress, who shot to fame after starring in the 2009 drama Precious, opened up about why she chose to go under the knife in her memoir This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare.

Gabourey has more than proven herself in her acting career. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for Precious, after all! But still, she realized her size was holding her back when she overheard a Hollywood executive say that she was too big to be on a magazine cover.

Gabourey works out and eats healthy. But shes not sharing the number on the scale. After all 150 lbs looks entirely different on each person. She said: My starting weight and my goal weight, theyre personal.

In an episode of Robin Roberts podcast Everybodys Got Something, Gabourey said she doesnt need to be congratulated for her weight loss.You dont need to congratulate me on it. You dont congratulate me every time I blow my nose. I needed to. Its my body. Mind your own body. She wants to be recognized for her talent, not her body.

It is a misconception that Sidibe entirely relied on the surgery in order for her to lose weight. The truth is, she actually worked with nutritionists as well to help her eat healthier and aid her in losing weight. She does not share much on social media or any type of media at all but one of the things she mentioned to be among her tricks is what she called meatless Mondays. She shared on her instagram how she is going for meatless meals on Mondays, and how a friend helped her with recipes since she does not cook much herself.

Can meat make you fat? It is a little odd how Sidibe removes meat from her meals when many of the crossfit people that we hear, say that they remove rice and bread, and sweets from their life and hold on to meat and vegetables instead. So why did Sidibe had to let go of meat as well? Well, she did not entirely eradicate meat from her diet. As she said, she does not eat meat on Mondays only. It is possible that she cannot abandon unhealthy kind of meat in other days such as those with a lot of fats, or the types that need sugary sauces, or are oily, so she has to choose one day when she is not eating any of the possible fattening meats.

If you go meatless Mondays as well, how can you adapt? Well if you are not going to have any meat such as pork, beef, poultry, lamb, and not even fish, then the options left are vegetables or lentils. But what alternatives can you eat that day that would still get you full and satisfied as steak would?

Mushrooms: Mushrooms are definitely delish! Well you can have mushroom for your meals in order to have the almost meat taste or perhaps associate it with your other meaty meals with mushrooms as sides. You can recreate a lamb burger but without the lamb through stuffed mushrooms with pecans and portobello wellington.

Tofu: have you smelled tofu being fried or a mock meat tofu burger? It smells even so much better and too enticing than meat. Although it might not satisfy the tongue as much as it satisfied your nose. So in order to be able to down tofu, you can make crispy tofu nuggets, crab cakes, breaded fish fillet, Moroccan cutlets in lemon-olive sauce, tempeh meatballs, seitan steak in beurre blanc sauce, balsamic barbecue ribs, tacos sin carne, and chicken salad with cranberries and pistachios with the meat replaced with tofu, of course. Enjoy!

Eggplant: after you eat an eggplant sub, youll never underestimate how tasty eggplant is! It is not second to meat. It parallels it, not to mention how easy it is to cook. Often times you only need to fry it and there you have a totally scrumptious meal like the delicious Eggplant Parmesan! In the recipe you boil it first to soften it up, peel its skin, press it, add flavor to it, and then fry it. That is all, it is so easy and so delicious that you can even go meatless all week for it.

Beans and legumes: A perfect alternatives to skipping meat in your diet. Think black bean burgers or a chickpea tuna salad, bean nachos or a tamale-inspired bowl.

Sweet Potatoes: hello, ever tried sweet potato fries? This time you can roast them in an oven when youre at home, and for a real treat enjoy them fried in restaurants when you go out to eat!

Not only did she change her eating habits through working with a nutritionist, Gabourey also began working out with a personal trainer, swimming and riding a tricycle around the set of Empire, the publication reported.

Gabourey Sidibe surprised the industry when she flaunted her stunning body on Instagram. The star of the multiple award-winning movie, Precious (2009), weighed 300 pounds. And she lost about 150 pounds in 2018!

Gabourey Sidibe is the star of Precious (2009) and the star of tv show Empire.

She uploaded a picture of her with her grandma on social media acknowledging her Senegalise ancestry. Gabby was born in the Bedford-Stuyvesant community in Brooklyn, New York. Alice Tan Ridley, her mother is a former special education teacher who gave up her career and became a street performer/singer.

In the film Precious, Gabby Sidibe plays Claireece Precious Jones, a sexual abuse victim abused by her own father, weighs a 350 pounds.

In 2017, the actress from Empire did a celebrity weight loss transformation, with some estimates suggesting she lost as much as 174 pounds.

Gabourey Sidibe is a plus-sized actress.

American film and television actress Gabourey Sidibe is has a net worth of $6 million. Gabourey Sidibe was born in BedfordStuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York on May 6, 1983. She was raised in Harlem by her mother who is an aspiring singer and her father who drove a cab.

36 years (6 May 1983)

Not a true story, but Precious is based on a novel.

If you thought the gritty realism of the film Precious was intense then its even more in the novel Push, upon which the film is based. Author Sapphire even spoke about her inspiration for the work and the initial reluctance to allow her work to become a film.

Pregnant by her own father for the second time, 16-year-old Claireece Precious Jones (a role played by Gabourey Sidibe) can neither read nor write and suffers constant abuse at the hands of her vicious mother (MoNique). Precious instinctively embraced a chance to turn her life around when she got the offer to transfer to an alternative school. Under the patient guidance of her teacher, Ms. Rain (played by Paula Patton), Precious begins the journey from dominative oppression to self-determination.

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Share on PinterestKnowing the difference between serving size and portion size can help keep you from overeating during the holidays. Getty Images

Thanksgiving is notorious for being a holiday when many of us overindulge in our favorite fatty and sugary comfort foods.

Which, if its just one day, isnt all that bad, noted Shereen Jegtvig, a nutritionist at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut.

However, she points out that often, the problem is that Thanksgiving is just the beginning of the holiday feeding frenzy.

In fact, a 2016 study reported that the average Americans weight increases by 0.2 percent over Thanksgiving and 0.4 percent over Christmas. The study further noted that the average person gains about 1 pound each holiday season.

While this may not seem like much, researchers say we often dont lose this gain after the holidays, leading to creeping weight gain.

It doesnt have to be this way, though. By keeping an eye on portion sizes and choosing healthier options, we can enjoy our Thanksgiving meal without the worry of potential weight gain.

Regarding portion sizes, Jegtvig points out that serving size and portion size arent necessarily the same thing.

The serving size is a fixed amount for example, 1/2 cup thats used to calculate the number of calories in a particular item.

The portion size, however, is how much you choose to eat of that item.

So, the portion size might be equivalent to several servings, depending how much you choose to eat.

Eating healthier, then, is about making better choices in how we prepare foods as well as eating portion sizes that are appropriate for our personal nutritional needs.

Jegtvig suggests that the serving size is often a good starting point in judging whats a healthy portion size.

The following information can be used as a guide to help you select healthy portion sizes for several popular Thanksgiving dishes, but your individual needs will vary.

Unless otherwise stated, calorie ranges are estimated based upon data from the Department of Agriculture.

Serving size: 3 ounces

Calories: 120 to 165

Healthier options: Turkey is good. Its a great source of protein without being high in saturated fats, Jegtvig said.

Preparation method does matter, however.

Deep-frying turkey will add more fat and calories. Leaving the skin on will also add to the count. The cut selected matters too.

Your best choice? Roasted breast meat with the skin removed.

Serving size: 1/2 cup

Calories: 110 to 200

Healthier options: Jegtvig advises that adding more vegetables to your stuffing is a good way to make your meal more healthy.

So, with a dish like stuffing, you could add more vegetables to your recipe while going lighter on bread, meat, and added fat.

Serving size: 1/2 cup

Calories: 210 to 240

Healthier options: Use fat-free milk and low-sodium chicken broth instead of whole milk and butter.

Sharon Palmer, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, suggests you could also try adding carrots or celery to the mashed potatoes to lighten them.

Olive oil is also a healthier alternative to butter.

Serving size: 1/4 cup

Calories: 15 to 35

Healthier options: When preparing your gravy, keep in mind that the pan drippings are full of fat (56 grams per cup of gravy). Refrigerate first, and remove the solidified drippings before preparing your gravy.

Jegtvig suggests that you should watch your intake of gravy since its so fatty. Keep your portion small.

Serving size: 1/2 cup

Calories: 89 to 240

Healthier options: According to Campbells, you can substitute Campbells Healthy Request Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup for their regular soup. Use 1 percent milk instead of whole. Substitute 2 tablespoons and 1 cup french fried onions for 1 can of french fried onions.

These changes will greatly reduce the fat and calories compared with the original recipe. You may also use reduced-sodium soy sauce if youre concerned about your sodium intake.

Jegtvig recommends that you could go with something like green beans with almonds and lemon juice instead of a high calorie casserole for an even healthier option.

Serving size: 1/2 cup

Calories: 225 to 290

Healthier options: Substitute low fat milk and cheese in your recipe. Use whole wheat pasta to boost fiber.

Palmer suggests using butternut squash, carrots, or peas to mix in more veggies and lighten up the recipe.

Serving size: 1/2 cup

Calories: 105 to 225

Healthier options: On their own, sweet potatoes are actually a very healthy option.

The key is to go easy on what you add to them. When you add in marshmallow, brown sugar, and butter, this adds significantly to your intake of calories, fat, and sugar.

Cut down on the sweeteners and marshmallows and add fruit, such as dried apricots or peaches, to offer natural sweetness. Also, cut down on the margarine or butter, Palmer said.

Serving size: 1/4 cup

Calories: 110 to 160

Healthier options: Cranberries themselves are very healthy. Theyre low in sugar and carbohydrates while also being high in nutrients and fiber.

When prepared as cranberry sauce, however, they become very high in added sugar. The key to a healthier preparation is to add sweetness by using fruit or a non-sugar sweetener, such as stevia.

Palmer suggests you could also make a fresh cranberry relish, which is very flavorful but with less sugar.

Serving size: 1 roll

Calories: 210 to 270

Healthier options: When it comes to bread, your best option is whole grain breads. Whole grain contains vital nutrients that get stripped out of processed grains. Theyre also higher in fiber.

Palmer suggests keeping the size of rolls small.

Serving size: 1 slice

Calories: 290 to 375

Healthier options: Dr. Michael Greger suggests making such substitutions as pitted dates to eliminate added sugar and whole wheat pie crust for its added nutrition and fiber.

Tofu can substitute eggs and milk to reduce saturated fat and cholesterol, too.

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Tyson Fury will beat Deontay Wilder in their February 22, 2020 rematch which could set up a historic heavyweight trilogy.

That is the opinion of Furys promoter Frank Warren, who told Business Insider before Wilder defeated Luis Ortiz by seventh round knockout on Saturday that he expects his fighter to be the first to beat Wilder, unify all of the heavyweight championship titles, and even fight Wilder a third time to conclude their rivalry.

Fury and Wilder have already fought once before, a dramatic 2018 bout which featured a masterclass in boxing by Fury but an exhibition of brutal power by Wilder, who knocked Fury down twice, earning a disputed draw by the judges at ringside.

The former two-weight world champion boxer Carl Frampton recently told Business Insider that Fury won the fight convincingly the first time [and] most people think the same.

Warren agreed with Frampton, and said: Fury won that fight, it was not a good decision at all time. I fancied the fight and fancied him to beat him.

But he had to lose nearly 11 stone [since returning to boxing after a battle against depression]. He wasnt training to fight, he was training to lose weight. But now hes training to fight.

Warren is confident of success in the rematch, and anticipates a trilogy bout. I believe Tyson beats Wilder. Who knows, there might be another fight there.

Sources involved with the rematch negotiations had oft confirmed a rematch deal to Business Insider in the last few months, and on Wednesday the senior boxing writer Dan Rafael confirmed a February 22 fight on ESPN.

The only hold-up to a formal announcement for the heavyweight do-over is that dealmakers are yet to agree on a suitable site, according to ESPN, even though the MGM Grand in Las Vegas is an apparent front-runner to host.

The event would be a joint pay-per-view between Furys broadcaster ESPN and Fox, which is the network Wilder fights on.

Fury has fought twice on ESPN this year, against opponents who were considered easy, or straight-forward, opponents before the contests took place.

Fury knocked out Tom Schwarz in the second round before overcoming a bloody cut that needed 47 stitches to outpoint Otto Wallin on the scorecards.

It begged the question why an opponent ranked in the top 10 was not considered for these fights, ahead of the big Wilder rematch.

Warren said this was all planned to allow ESPN to build Furys name and brand value in the US. The first Wilder bout generated 325,000 pay-per-view sales in the US, but with the recent exposure Fury has had, Warren anticipates a 515% increase of PPV buys for the second fight next year.

The deal with Tyson was to get on a big platform, Warren said. The biggest platform in the States that made sense for us was ESPN+.

Theres 3 million subscribers, its a big platform, and a couple fights make his profile higher. So, by the time the rematch happens with Wilder, the thing will go through the roof and well be looking at 2 million pay-per-view buys in the States.

Wilder has recently won praise for the fight-ending power he possesses in his right hand, dropping and stopping Ortiz with a straight right last weekend.

But Fury, too, is as good a technical and defensive boxer as Wilder is a power puncher. Furys awkward, got a great boxing brain, fast hands, and fast feet, Warren said. He takes people by surprise. Throws punches in awkward angles and he reads fights. He can read a fight very well. Hes a boxing genius. For a heavyweight to be that light on his feet is quite amazing.

The heavyweight championship landscape is currently fractured, with Wilder possessing the WBC title while Andy Ruiz Jr. holds the WBA, WBO, and IBF belts.

There is currently great speculation over who can be the one to unify all the titles, and be the recognized, undisputed heavyweight champion out of all the title holders and contenders like Fury, Wilder, Ruiz Jr., and Anthony Joshua.

If anyones going to unify the belts, Furys definitely the man to do it, Warren said.

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