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Research recently published in Brain and Behavior suggests diet could be to blame for increasing rates of aggression seen in adolescent girls. When surveyed for dietary habits and aggression, the researchers discovered that their subjects who ate a Western diet (defined as one rich in snacks, red meat, poultry, industrial fruit juices, soft drinks, sweets, and desserts) were more likely to report aggressive feelings and behaviors. This research provides more evidence that poor diet and aggression may be linked.

Aggression as a mental health concern has surged in recent years. Aggression threatens public safety and can result in serious criminal behavior, endangering the lives of potential victims and incurring costs to society. While female aggression has been rising faster than male aggression, studies on adolescent aggression have primarily focused on males.

Multiple factors, such as media exposure, stress, and socioeconomic status, have been linked to adolescent aggression. Additionally, although the evidence is not conclusive, there are indications that diet can affect mental health.

Adolescence is a crucial phase for emotional development, and teenagers are highly susceptible to peer pressure, which can negatively impact their food preferences. Clinical studies have examined the connection between diet, nutrients, and antisocial behavior, and implementing school food nutrient policies has generally had a beneficial effect on students dietary choices. To date, no research has been conducted to study how the habitual dietary patterns of female adolescents may relate to their tendency towards aggression.

For their study, Mahsa Malekahmadi and colleagues recruited 670 adolescent girls, ages 12-18, from different schools in various areas of the Razavi Khorasan province of Iran. Subjects with chronic diseases or those taking relevant medications and supplements were excluded from the study.

The study utilized a food frequency questionnaire containing 168 food items with nine multiple-choice response categories to collect dietary intake data from participants. Daily nutrient intake was calculated using the U.S. Department of Agricultures national nutrient database, and 40 food groups were defined to identify significant dietary patterns.

Measurements of weight, height, and waist circumference were measured twice, and blood pressure was evaluated using standardized protocols. A Persian translation of the Buss-Perry questionnaire was employed to assess aggression scores. The questionnaire includes items such as Some of my friends think I am a hothead and I have threatened people I know.

The study identified three primary dietary patterns among the participants and found that those following a Western dietary pattern tended to have higher levels of aggression. However, there was no significant correlation between healthy or fast food diets and aggression.

The studys authors recommended that better diet quality and avoiding unhealthy foods could potentially decrease aggression in adolescents, but further research is needed to confirm this through longitudinal intervention studies.

Malekahmadi and colleagues suggest that improving food availability in schools and local communities can help decrease the levels of aggression in teenage girls. Adolescent girls who followed a Western dietary pattern with high energy, red and processed meat, low and high-fat dairy, soft drinks, snacks, and sweets, but low intake of legumes, spices, hydrogenated fat, and sugar, had an increased risk of aggression.

The authors propose that food and nutrition policymakers should encourage healthy dietary patterns in adolescents to decrease the possibility of psychological disorders. Furthermore, the authors suggest future research, including longitudinal intervention studies with larger sample sizes, to investigate the link between major dietary patterns and aggression in children and adolescents.

The study, The relationship between dietary patterns and aggressive behavior in adolescent girls: A cross-sectional study, was authored by Mahsa Malekahmadi, Sayyed Saeid Khayyatzadeh, Javad Heshmati, Shadia Hamoud Alshahrani, Nikzad Oraee, Gordon A. Ferns, Safieh Firouzi, Naseh Pahlavani, and Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan.

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High blood pressure or hypertension can be detrimental to your heart health. According to the CDC, nearly half of US Americans have hypertension -- that's about 116 million people. On top of that, only one in four adults have their hypertension under control. Lifestyle changes, including increased exercise and a healthy diet, can lower your blood pressure and help prevent heart disease.

The DASH diet is known for doing just that. DASH, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, limits your daily intake of sugars, saturated fats and sodium and focuses on heart-healthy foodssuch as fresh produce and lean proteins. Named the second best diet of 2023 by theUS News and World Report following the Mediterranean diet, here is everything you need to know about this high-fiber and heart-healthy diet.

DASH is a dietary plan designed to help control blood pressure. The diet is flexible and built for life-lasting, healthy and heart-friendly eating habits. By limiting sugary beverages, sweets, saturated fats and full-fat dairy, you can potentially lower your blood pressure and "bad" cholesterol. To boost heart health on the DASH diet you will eat foods that are high in potassium, fiber, calcium, magnesium and protein.

In addition to eating better and taking care of yourself, here are more to try this diet. The DASH diet:

A study that looked at a typical American diet, an American diet with fruits and vegetables and the DASH diet found that those who followed DASH had lower blood pressure than the rest. Follow-ups from this trial found that participants not only had lower pressure but also lowered LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels.

Lower plasma sodium levels are associated with a decreased high blood pressure. Since the DASH diet restricts your salt intake, results in a reduction in plasma sodium which might contribute to lower blood pressure.

In addition, a more recent study found that the DASH diet may lower all-cause mortality in adults. This includes heart disease from high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

According to research, nearly two out of three individuals with diabetes also have high blood pressure. Since DASH is recommended for those with hypertension, those with diabetes and high blood pressure may also benefit from this diet.

A randomized study found that the DASH diet had beneficial effects on blood pressure, blood lipids and on decreasing A1C levels (hemoglobin attached with glucose that reflect your blood glucose over the past 3 months) for those with diabetes. A follow-up study found that fruits and vegetables were the best groups for decreasing blood pressure in those with type 2 diabetes. More recent research needs to be done on this topic.

Some studies suggest that the DASH diet can help you lose weight. Due to the limit on sugars, trans and saturated fats and sodium, you may see results on this diet. However, this may be due to the calorie restriction that comes from a daily calorie target and cutting certain foods out of your diet.

DASH is fairly simple to follow and contains four main points: calorie target, suggested servings, right foods and exercise. Before beginning the DASH diet, you first need to calculate how many calories you need each day to meet your goals (if you have a goal weight in mind). Use this tool to calculate by inputting your weight, gender, age, height and physical activity level. Next, you put in your goal weight (or your current weight if you're not doing DASH for weight loss) and how much you will increase your physical activity level. The tool will calculate how many calories you need each day to maintain your current weight or reach your weight goal. This number is important for the next step.

While you don't necessarily need to count your calories on this diet, you do need to keep in mind suggested daily servings. Based on your personal calories-a-day target, DASH recommends daily servings of each accepted food group. Here is an example of suggestive servings for someone on a 2,000 calories-a-day plan:

In addition to eating the right foods on this diet, DASH recommends at least 30 minutes of exercise almost every day of the week. Try to aim for at least 2.5 hours of moderate exercise each week, and if you are trying to lose weight, target 60 minutes a day.

Lean proteins, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains are all part of a heart-healthy diet.

The DASH diet doesn't have a strict set of foods that you must eat every day, nor phases where you can't eat certain food groups like the Atkins diet. The DASH diet is fairly flexible as long as you keep in mind the recommended serving sizes mentioned above. On the DASH diet you can eat foods that include:

As for accepted beverages, most are fine. Just avoid sugary drinks.

Again, the DASH diet isn't too strict. If you want to make the most of all the health benefits of this diet, try to limit your sodium and saturated and trans fat intake. Try to avoid or limit the following foods:

Fill your grocery list with these meal ideas for the week. Keep in mind your serving suggestions.

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Snacks

While there is some evidence to support the health benefits of DASH, the diet is not for everyone. Especially if you have a history of disordered eating, consider speaking with a doctor or a dietitian to find the right plan for you. If you are still considering the DASH diet, here are a few points to consider.

You should try the DASH diet if:

Try another diet or seek a dietitian if:

What foods are not allowed on the DASH diet?

The following foods are limited on the DASH diet: fatty meats, full-fat dairy, sugary beverages, sweets and excessive sodium. If you want to gain all the heart-healthy benefits from this diet, try to limit your sugar, sodium and saturated and trans fat intake.

What are the five components of the DASH diet?

The five components of the DASH diet refer to the food groups that the diet focuses on. The five components of the DASH diet include eating fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, low-fat dairy and lean protein.

Are eggs part of the DASH diet?

Yes, eggs are acceptable on the DASH diet. Eggs are full of high-quality protein. Avoid pairing eggs with processed meats such as bacon or sausage that is high in saturated fats and sodium.

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Organic Produce Summit 2023 has announced a new education session that looks at how world-class athletes are helping to lead the trend in plant-based eating by abandoning traditional meat protein-based dietsfor plant-based ones and touting their benefits for health and athletic performance.

Powered by Plants: How World-Class Athletes Are Changing the Way We Eatis a two-hour educational session at Organic Produce Summit 2023 July 12-13 in Monterey, Calif. that will explore how athletes have switched to plant-based diets and the positive benefits they have seen in their performance, health and quality of life as a result, according to a news release.

Moderated by American cyclist and Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch, this session will feature a plant-based advocates sharing their stories on how a diet rich in plants can help athletes improve their performance by decreasing weight, creating leaner bodies, improving stamina,protecting immunity and preventing excess inflammation.

Panelists for the session will include: Robert Cheeke, champion bodybuilder and New York Times bestselling author of "Plant-Based Athlete"; Derrick Morgan, former National Football League linebacker for the Tennessee Titans; Ella Magers, coach and fitness expert; Dr. Jim Loomis, medical director at the Barnard Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and former team internist of the St.Louis Cardinals baseball team; and Jason Wrobel, a leader in organic raw vegan cuisine, culinary education and health entertainment.

Since concluding a prolific professional cycling career that produced a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics, eight U.S. national championships, two Pan American gold medals, and a world record, Bausch has become a powerful influencer for plant-based eating for athletes and non-athletes alike, the release said. Named one of the top 20 most influential vegans in the world byVegNewsmagazine, she uses her soapbox and her degree in plant-based nutrition to advocate for dietary justice, planet Earth and animals.

Research shows that plant-based dietskeep athletes' hearts strong byreversing plaque, bringing down blood pressure and cholesterol and reducing weight resulting in better performance, the release said. "Powered by Plants" is an opportunity to hear from athletes and authority figures on the benefits of a plant-based diet and willoffer practical messaging for OPS attendees to incorporate in their product marketing.

For 35 years of my life, I ate a typical diet of animal foods, but when I made the switch to plant-based eating just two years before I won the Olympic silver medal in cycling, I was astounded at the effects it had on my performance. My inflammation dramatically decreased, which led to my recovery time accelerating; my strength improved, and my endurance and energy expanded way beyond what I even thought possible, Bausch said. Our ed session panel looks forward to talking with leaders of the fresh produce industry on the value of plant-based foods and how to engage with consumers with important messaging opportunities on the benefits of plant-based and vegetarian diets.Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch is set to moderate plant-based diet session at OPS. (Photocourtesy of Organic Produce Summit)

Plant-based or plant-forward eating focuses on foods primarily from plants. This includes not only fruits and vegetables but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes and beans. With the fresh produce department serving as the foundation of plant-based foods, growers and marketers of organic fruits and vegetables have an extraordinary opportunity to increase sales while helping to improve the health of consumers across the globe, the release said.

Organic Produce Summit 2023 is a two-day event specifically designed to bring together organic fresh produce growers, shippers, and processors with retailers and buying organizations from across North America.

The seventh annual OPS will also include a selection of field tours for retailers and buyers, a gala opening night reception, and a sold-out trade show floor featuring over 170 producers and processors of organic fresh produce from across North America and the globe. Additionally, several new activities are planned for OPS attendees and will be announced in the coming weeks, the release said.

General registration to attend OPS 2023 is now open atwww.organicproducesummit.com.

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A team of environmental scientists at the University of Auckland and Manaaki WhenuaLandcare Research, both in New Zealand, has found that one of the reasons for the declining population of the endangered kkp is a reduction in diet variety. In their study, reported in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, the group examined recent and fossilized bird feces (coprolites) found in caves where kkp live.

Kkp are the only flightless species of parrot. They are also the heaviest. The birds live in caves in New Zealand, and their numbers have been dropping since humans first appeared. Today, there are just a few hundred left. Prior research has shown that they are ineffective at defending themselves against animals introduced by humans and are also poor breeders. In this new effort, the researchers attempted to learn more about the birds in order to save them from extinction.

The work involved venturing into the caves where the birds live and collecting coprolites. The researchers pored through samples, which range in age from recent to up to hundreds of years old. Bits of the material were separated, allowing for DNA analysis, so the researchers could determine what sorts of food the birds eat. They found that the birds' diet has become much less diverse over the years. Contemporary and former kkp distribution, adapted from Boast (2021). Collection sites are plotted, colored by age group: (Red) ancient, (Green) historic, (Blue) modern. Credit: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution (2023). DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2023.1058130

The analysis showed that today, the birds feed mainly off leaves from rimu forests, but they once ate beech leaves, seeds, mistletoe and other types of vegetation. The researchers suggest the restricted diet is directly related to the caves where they livethe vegetation around them is severely limited. They also note that the birds tend to breed during times when rimu fruit is availableand that only happens every two to five years.

The researchers suggest that might be possible to save the birds by increasing the types of vegetation around the caves where they live. They also suggest it might be possible to entice the birds to breed when beech seeds are available, as they likely once did in the past.

More information: Alexander P. Boast et al, Ancient and modern scats record broken ecological interactions and a decline in dietary breadth of the critically endangered kkp parrot (Strigops habroptilus), Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution (2023). DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2023.1058130

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Fasting is a practice that has been observed across various religions and cultures for centuries - be it Navratri, Ramadan (also known as Ramazan, Ramzaan or Ramzan) and Lent where studies by NCBI show that fasting can also have positive effects on weight reduction, insulin resistance and preventing coronary artery disease. Health experts insist that it is equally important to take special care of your health if you are suffering from any chronic condition such as heart-health issues, high blood pressure or diabetes, as fasting can lead to electrolyte imbalance and can make the heart prone to arrhythmias.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Santosh Kumar Dora, Senior Cardiologist at Asian Heart Institute in Mumbai, revealed who should avoid fasting and said, Patients with unstable angina, recent heart attacks, or those who have undergone heart surgery in the last 4-6 weeks, should avoid fasting. Other than that, patients with uncontrolled hypertension, or heart rhythm disorders should also not fast as they may require frequent medication.

To avoid the potential risks of fasting and ensure that your health is not compromised, he suggested a few key tips to keep your heart healthy during the fasting period:

While the above tips are standard, it is important for heart patients to consult a doctor and ensure they are in stable condition before fasting. They should consult their healthcare provider so that their medications can be adjusted during the non-fasting hours, especially those who need to use anticoagulants (medicines that help prevent blood clots), if they stop taking them on time, they may face severe health consequences.

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Sophie Turner has slammed an advert promoting the controversial Hollywood diet drug Ozempic.

The former 'Game of Thrones' star, who has previously been open about her battle with an eating disorder and body image, was furious to see the ads have been "plastered" across a Times Square subway station.

Re-sharing a user called Chelsea Vershbow's picture of the ads, she added to her Instagram Story: WTF."

The post read: "The Ozempic ads plastered across the Times Square subway station can f*** all the way off."

Model Charli Howard first brought the ads to attention on Twitter, writing: Posters like this are problematic in a lot of ways, especially from a fatphobic standpoint. You only need to Google a few articles to see what celebrities are meant to be taking it. The poster is shot in an artistic way.

I worry were falling back into toxic times and truly hope young women wont take drastic measures. You have one body: please take care of it.

Growing up in the spotlight caused Sophie, 27, major problems with her body image, and at one point she would eat nothing but nuts but she eventually sought therapy when her weight dropped so much, her periods stopped.

She told the Sunday Times in 2019: "Suddenly, everyone's metabolism slows down at 17, 18 and then that's documented. My skin and everything. People commenting on it. I was too aware of my body at a young age. And it just kind of took over my mind, it was all I would think about. Calorie counting, everything. Oh, I'll just eat nuts today.

"I stopped having my period for a year - that's when I decided to have therapy."

The 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' star - who has two young daughters with husband Joe Jonas - now refuses to do scenes in a bikini or underwear because of the "agony" it caused her and she won't accept roles that require her to lose weight.

She said: "I've learnt that I have to turn down jobs if I need to lose weight for them, because it's not good for my mental health at all.

"You feel so much pressure to say yes, but I've learnt that I have to put my mental health first, beyond anything, otherwise I'm screwed and then I might actually end up in rehab."

Comedian Chelsea Handler, 48, recently divulged that her doctor just hands it out to anybody and confessed that she tried Ozempic but felt bad about taking a drug designed to help people with major health problems on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast.

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New research, published in the Journal of Nutrition, found that fungi-derived mycoprotein (Quorn) is just as effective at supporting muscle building during resistance training as animal protein.

The study included two parts. In the first part of the study, 16 young and healthy adults (eight men and eight women) were split into two groups.

Both groups did leg exercises every day, but one group (named OMNI1) ate a diet with high protein from animal sources while the other group (VEG1) ate a diet with high protein from non-animal sources.

The researchers measured how much muscle protein was made during exercise and at rest.

In the second part of the study, 22 young and healthy adults (11 men and 11 women) did a 10-week leg exercise program five days a week.

Some of them ate a high-protein diet from animal sources (OMNI2) and others ate a high-protein diet from non-animal sources (VEG2).

The research team measured the size of leg muscles, overall body muscle, muscle strength, and function before and after the program and at two and five weeks into it.

During the study, researchers found that exercising the legs increased the rate of muscle protein production by about 12% compared to when the legs were at rest.

Both groups gained a similar amount of muscle mass and muscle fiber size, as well as increased muscle strength in various muscle groups, despite having different protein sources in their diets.

Medical News Today spoke to three independent experts, who were not involved in this research, to hear their perspectives on the study.

Stephanie Wells, a registered dietitian, said, this paper adds to the growing body of evidence for the ability of some plant-based proteins to support muscle building as effectively as animal proteins like whey.

However, Wells noted that the study did have some limitations, namely the lack of a control group and the small number of participants.

Because of these limitations, we cant know for sure whether or not similar results would be seen for the general population, Wells noted.

Since the study was in young adults, we also cant be sure whether similar results would be seen for other groups like older adults. Race wasnt reported, so we cant make conclusions about whether results might vary depending on racial or ethnic background, she added.

This study adds to the growing amount of evidence for the effectiveness of plant-based protein for building muscle, although more research with high-quality study designs is needed. It may be encouraging for people who want to eat [fewer] animal products or transition to a plant-based diet for reasons of personal health, the environment, or animal welfare. It may also help dispel the common misconception that plant-based diets cant provide enough protein for optimal health. Stephanie Wells

Kristen Carli, a registered dietitian nutritionist, agreed, saying Im excited to see more research highlighting how effective plant-based protein can be for fueling exercise.

Typically, when choosing between plant-based and animal-based protein sources, we often hear the argument that because a plant-based source of protein lacks all of the amino acids, that it is not a complete protein source, Carli explained.

However, many of these plant-based sources of protein are considered complete, especially soy, quinoa, or pistachios, she pointed out.

I hope that by reading this article or by continuing research in this field, the public will start to understand just how beneficial plant-based protein can be. Its not just for those that want to be 100% vegan or vegetarian. Its very possible (in fact, Id recommend it!) to have several meals throughout the week that are plant-based. However, if you are doing so, be sure to create balanced meals, prioritizing a source of plant-based protein on the plate. Kristen Carli

James Dixon, certified personal trainer and fitness and nutrition expert, told MNT that the findings of this study are significant because it challenges a commonly held belief that animal protein is necessary for building muscle.

The results are promising and make a case for more people to advocate a vegan diet and become meat-free. As I see it, this study also highlights the importance of animal and plant-based protein sources when designing diets for individuals who engage in resistance training, Dixon said.

I see a shift in focus on personalized diets rather than the typical belief that vegan diets are more challenging for people building muscles and resistance training, he said, adding that people who may experience adverse reactions to products like Quorn can seek other protein sources.

This study will result in interest in more plant-based proteins, and mainstream trends toward no-meat diets may soon be upon us. Apart from mycoprotein, there will be a growing interest in other protein sources, which may also be as effective. [People can] incorporate protein sources like legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, vegetables, soy products, or other wheat-based proteins. James Dixon

Although Quorn was used in this research, Dixon pointed out that certain types of mushrooms or microalgae are being researched as potential plant-based protein sources.

Mycelium-based mushroom protein is high in protein and can be grown from agricultural waste, he said.

Spirulina and chlorella are being studied as plant-based protein sources. These protein-rich microalgae require little water and area to flourish, making production more sustainable and environmentally friendly, Dixon highlighted.

Ultimately new protein sources, such as microalgae-based protein products, will continue to be developed, increasing the options available to the general public.

This will make it more accessible for people to incorporate higher amounts of plant-based protein sources into their diet.

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Bruce Campbell is an American actor, producer and voice artist. Best known for his role of Ash Williams in the Evil Dead franchise, Campbell has lent his voice for animated movies like Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and Spider-Man: The Movie to name a few. This is his complete biography, workout and diet routine as well as statistics.

Bruce Lorne Campbell was born on June 22, 195 in Royal Oak, Michigan. His father, Charles Newton Campbell was a college professor and advertising executive. He also worked as an actor in the local theatre scene. Bruces mother Joanne Louise was a homemaker and he has two siblings, elder brothers, named Don and Michael (Half brother). The family has English and Scottish ancestry.

Campbell attended the Wylie E. Groves High School and later studied at the Western Michigan University. While studying at the Wylie E. Groves High School, he met future filmmaker Sam Raimi and the two became friends for life and later collaborated for some of the most significant projects in their career.

Campbells acting and filmmaking journey started when he was just a teenager. While in school, he made Super 8 movies with friends and acted in them. Super 8 is a motion picture format that was released by Kodak Eastman in 1965 as an improvement over the regular home movie format. As mentioned before filmmaker Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell had become good friends during school days and collaborated for multiple projects. The duo teamed up professionally for the first time in 1978 and made the 30-minute Super 8 version of the first Evil Dead movie, Within The Woods. The movie was made to attract investors to put their money on the horror movie franchise.

Campbell played the lead character of Ash Williams in the first Evil Dead movie released in 1981. Apart from acting, Bruce was involved in behind-the-camera work as well and he was credited as co-executive president. He went on to reprise the role in two sequels Evil Dead 2 (1987) and Army of Darkness (1992). The franchise gained a lot of popularity and Bruce Campbell played a part in the crossover adaptations as well.

Campbells character Ash Williams featured in Marvel Zombie comics. He was drawn up in a total of five comic books in the Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness series. Ash Williams fought alongside Marvel superheroes to fend off people and superheroes that turned into Zombies. The comic adaptation enabled Campbell to reach an even larger audience.

While his career was progressing at a steady pace, Bruce Campbell continued his association with Sam Raimi outside of the Evil Dead franchise as well. He appeared in Raimis Spider-Man series, Darkman, The Quick and the Dead as well as Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness movies in cameo roles.

Bruce Campbell has been a part of multiple mainstream movies in supporting roles. Some of the most notable works include Hudsucker Proxy, Congo, Escape from LA, Majestic and the 2005 Disney movie Sky High. He has lent his voice for many successful animated movies as well as video games. The American actor was the voice of a lead character in the 2009 movie Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and lent voice to a supporting character in Pixars Cars 2.

Bruce Campbell loves doing quirky roles and has also directed the movie My Name is Bruce, which spoofed his own movie career. He produced the 2013 remake of Evil Dead along with Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert. Campbell also worked on the 2023 version of Evil Dead as an executive producer.

Bruce Campbells television career is almost as long as his film career. He grabbed attention while playing the character of a lawyer turned bounty hunter in the science fiction comedy western The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Campbell has also been a part of notable television series like Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess. He also directed a number of episodes in Xena and Hercules.

More recently, Bruce Campbell reprised the role of Ash Williams in Ash vs Evil Dead, a TV adaptation of the Evil Dead franchise. He played the role for one season as the subsequent seasons were cancelled in spite of being signed. Making foray into non-fiction TV programs, the Evil Dead actor worked as a host and executive producer for the 2019 reboot of Ripleys Believe it or not!

Starting with his autobiography If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor Bruce Campbell started his writing career. The book followed Campbells career trajectory over the years as an actor that mostly worked in low-budget movies and television series. It was a New York Times bestseller. His second book, Make Love! The Bruce Campbell Way touched upon a similar topic. Bruce was the central character in the book and the story followed his journey (in a comical way) as an actor that was struggling to find his footing in the mainstream cinema. He has also written columns for magazines and comic book series issues.

Bruce Campbell has never put undue pressure on his body to look a certain way for any of his roles. Instead, he has made sure to look like an average guy so that more and more people watching him on screen can relate to the character better. While playing the role of Ash Williams in Evil Dead, Bruce had to fight off the evil. However, he did not look like a typical Hollywood hunk of the eighties that used his immense natural strength and action packed methods to do it. Instead, Ash Williams used his instincts, smart decision making and composure which is the only way for a common man to solve a problem. This made him more and more relatable. However, it does not mean that Bruce Campbell is not careful about his fitness and health.

Living in the Oregon state, Bruce Campbell explores the beautiful state through various outdoor activities that also serve as exercise and training. At this stage of his life, Bruce does not train overly heavy but he dedicates two to three days per week for weight training to tone his muscles. He is a big believer in the importance of stretching and dynamic warm-up exercises for maintaining joint health. He loves the benefits of stretching for smooth functioning of joints and muscles for outdoor activities like hiking and running.

The state of Oregon is blessed with incredible natural beauty. Bruce Campbell lives in this state with his wife. He starts his week with approximately an hour-long hike on Mondays. Hiking is one of the most effective ways to maintain heart health and also for building lower body strength. It is an endurance activity that stimulates the cardiovascular system. Additionally, exploring the outdoors through hiking can really have a tremendous impact on ones mental health as well. As you get older, heart health, cardiovascular health and muscle strength need more and more attention. Campbells preference to hiking could have its roots in this idea.

Wait training is an essential aspect of fitness routine as it has a number of benefits to offer. The most important benefit of weight training is functional strength for performing daily activities like moving around, lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects. Additionally, it also offers benefits like maintaining muscle mass, burning fat etc. Bruce Campbell dedicates his Tuesdays for light weight training. He typically starts the training session with 20 minutes on a rowing machine. The training session typically includes compound movements like squats, lunges and pull-ups to name a few.

Typically, the workout includes:

Warm-up

Workout

No matter how hard you work in the gym, you cannot make progress in the fitness journey if the body does not get sufficient rest to recover from the wear and tear of training. For the older populace, rest is essential to allow the tissue to repair itself. Bruce Campbell does not train on Wednesdays and spends time with his wife instead.

Long distance running has a plethora of benefits that range from building muscle endurance, building healthy joints, strengthening the cardiovascular system to relieving stress and uplifting mood and mental state. Running in the beautiful neighborhoods of Oregon helps Bruce Campbell gain positive energy and clear the head. After the long run, Campbell spends a few minutes training on the foam roller and also does light yoga activities.

Bruce Campbell gives his body rest on Fridays after the long run on the previous day. Although he rests on this day, the body is at work to repair the damage.

Bruce Campbell is back in the embrace of nature on Saturdays for a hike. Typically, he hikes 3 to 5 kms on Saturday for two hours.

The second strength training session follows the Saturday hike as Bruce Campbell heads to the gym on Sunday. After warming up on a stationary bike for a few minutes, the Evil Dead actor performs compound movements like deadlifts, squats, dips and shoulder presses to name a few. Typically, the workout includes:

Warm-up

Workout

Bruce Campbell follows a simple diet and does not stick to any extreme dietary practices. He changed his diet quite a lot to prepare for his role in a spy movie Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe. To play Ash Williams in Evil Dead, Bruce Campbell cut down meat quite a lot and relied more on eating healthy fats, vegetables and whole grains. He stays away from junk food and has given up foods like bagels and cream cheese to reduce the caloric intake.

To meet the daily nutritional requirements, Bruce Campbell might be taking supplements like creatine, protein and vitamin supplements.

Typically, Bruce Campbells full day of eating looks like this:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Supplements

Bruce Campbell got married to Christin Deveau in 1983. The couple has two children. However, they divorced in 1989. While filming for MIndwarp, Campbell met costume designer Ida Gearon and the couple got into a relationship. They got married in 1992 and now live in Jacksonville, Oregon.

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Use this advice if you want to speed up your weight loss results.

Carrying too much body fat can have negative impacts on both physical and mental health. Some of the most common negative consequences of having excessive body fat are:

Increased risk of chronic diseases: Excess body fat increases the risk of developing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer.

Reduced mobility and joint pain: Carrying excess body fat puts extra strain on the joints, which can lead to joint pain and reduced mobility.

Increased risk of injury: Carrying excess weight can increase the risk of injuries during physical activity, as well as make it more difficult to recover from injuries.

Sleep apnea: Excessive body fat can lead to obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing is interrupted during sleep.

Mental health issues: People with excess body fat may be at a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems.

Low self-esteem and body image issues: Excess body fat can lead to low self-esteem and body image issues, which can impact mental health and quality of life.

Reduced quality of life: Carrying excess body fat can make it more difficult to perform everyday tasks and activities, reducing overall quality of life.

Max Posternak is a fitness trainer and the founder of Gravity Transformation, a popular YouTube channel and fitness brand. He started the channel in 2015 to share his knowledge and experience in fitness and nutrition with a wider audience.

Calories are a unit of measurement used to describe the amount of energy in food and drinks. Specifically, one calorie is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.

In nutrition, calories are used to measure the energy value of food and drinks. The energy content of food and drinks is measured in kilocalories (kcal) or sometimes referred to as Calories (with a capital C). One kilocalorie is equal to 1,000 calories, so a food with 100 calories is equivalent to 0.1 kilocalories.

The amount of calories in food and drinks is determined by measuring the amounts of protein, carbohydrate, and fat in the food, and then multiplying those amounts by their respective calorie values. Protein and carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram, while fat contains 9 calories per gram.

Knowing the number of calories in food and drinks is important for maintaining a healthy weight. Consuming more calories than the body needs can lead to weight gain, while consuming fewer calories than the body needs can lead to weight loss.

A calorie deficit occurs when the body burns more calories than it consumes through food and drinks. In other words, a calorie deficit means that you are consuming fewer calories than your body needs to maintain its current weight. This can be achieved by reducing calorie intake, increasing physical activity, or a combination of both.

When the body is in a calorie deficit, it must find other sources of energy to make up for the shortfall. This can result in weight loss, as the body begins to break down stored fat and other tissues to meet its energy needs.

Creating a calorie deficit is a common strategy for losing weight, as it allows the body to burn off excess fat. The size of the calorie deficit required to achieve weight loss varies depending on factors such as age, sex, weight, height, and activity level.

Its important to create a calorie deficit in a healthy and sustainable way by eating a balanced diet and engaging in regular physical activity. A sudden or drastic reduction in calorie intake can be harmful to health and may lead to nutrient deficiencies, decreased energy levels, and other health problems.

Macronutrients are nutrients that the body needs in relatively large amounts to function properly. There are three main macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

In addition to these three main macronutrients, the body also requires water and fiber. Water is essential for many bodily functions, including regulating body temperature and transporting nutrients. Fibre is important for maintaining healthy digestion and preventing certain diseases.

A balanced diet includes all of the macronutrients in appropriate proportions to meet the bodys needs. The specific proportions of macronutrients that are best for an individual depend on factors such as age, sex, weight, height, activity level, and health status.

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