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Aside from going paleo or tossing out carbs with Adkins, there are a number of lifestyle and diet changes people can make to live healthier, more energetic existences, says Charlotte Cervantes, instructor of dietetics at Southeast Missouri State University.

Cervantes says a popular trend over the last several years sees people looking to cut down on or eliminate meat altogether. That's a trend with a lot of benefits, not only to people's health, but to their budgets and even the environment.

"Most vegetarian diets are completely sustainable and nutrient dense," Cervantes says. "Fad diets like wheat barley or paleo" aren't necessarily as beneficial, she says, but some nutrient replacement options are more sustainable.

"Vegetarian diets certainly fit in that category," she says.

Cervantes says the most liberal vegetarian diet is a semivegetarian or "flexatarian," whose diet isn't restricted other than excluding red meat.

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Lactovegetarians will consume dairy, Cervantes says, but no other animal flesh or products or by-products.

Ovovegetarians will eat eggs but no other.

Cervantes says she thinks most vegetarians in American culture are lacto-ovo-vegetarians, who consume dairy and eggs but no animal flesh.

The most restrictive in terms of food intake, Cervantes says, is vegan.

"The vegan lifestyle is a complete lifestyle," she says, "with no animal products consumed at all, even honey."

"Certainly lots of people are able to make that work, although we do find in vegan diets there are some nutrients missing."

Vitamin B12, for instance, is often lacking in a strict vegan diet, but it's often replaced by supplements or eating fortified foods.

Another vitamin not as prevalent in vegan diets is Vitamin D, which should be gotten from sunlight, Cervantes says, but if a vegan has cut out dairy milk, it might be best to seek supplements.

Bioavailability, or the extent to which a human gastrointestinal tract can digest, absorb and use a nutrient, plays into this as well, Cervantes says.

"With iron, calcium, for instance, they're more bioavailable when they come from animal sources. Not to say they're not in good amounts, but not as available as we'd find in an animal source," Cervantes says.

Even protein needs can be different for vegans than for someone consuming animal products, Cervantes says. "Vegans' protein needs might increase, not because their needs are really that much higher but because bioavailability in animal products is higher," she says.

Cervantes says fortified foods need to be researched as well, if one is considering a vegan lifestyle.

"Vitamin D is sometimes sourced from sheep's wool," Cervantes says, which excludes it from the vegan distinction, since it's an animal product.

Vitamin B12, though, is often synthesized in a lab, but these are considerations, Cervantes says.

As to benefits of a meat-free diet, Cervantes says, as with any diet or lifestyle change, it's important to check with a doctor first.

"Sometimes when people switch to a vegetarian diet, to lose weight for instance, there's a new focus on nutrient density and a healthier lifestyle, so it does result in changes. How much is tied directly to animal products, I couldn't say."

Cervantes says in nutrition, studies conducted are attempting to build correlations, not a causative relationship, so it's a little difficult to say one change is the reason for another change.

"Just paying attention, trying to eat better, it doesn't really matter what the change is so long as it's not harmful," Cervantes says.

Some research does indicate people who live a vegetarian lifestyle have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome, a condition associated with greater risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, Cervantes says, "but then again, it's hard to nail down exactly why."

Healthy lifestyle practices, exercising regularly, meditation, relaxation or other factors besides choosing to follow the diet could be at play, she says.

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University of Iowa did a study that revealed animals given ursolic acid supplements increased their muscle mass and energy expenditure - in layman's terms, calorie burning.

A similar study performed on people shows that women who added three small apples to their diet per day lost in excess of two pounds more than those who didn't in just over two months.

Scientists believe the miracle apples work by increasing levels of hunger-suppressing hormone GLP-1.

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Women who added three small apples to their diet per day lost in excess of two pounds

The news comes after experts found eating one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils could help lower high cholesterol and contribute to modest weight loss.

Researchers from St Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Canada, said eating three-quarters of a cup - the equivalent of 130 grams - each day of these foods known as pulses led to a weight loss of 0.34 kilograms.

The research builds on previous work by the hospitals Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Centre, that a daily serving of pulses can significantly reduce bad cholesterol.

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Cholesterol is waxy substance produced mainly in the liver, although most body cells can make it when necessary.

It is vital for health as it is used to make hormones, vitamin D, bile acids and cell membranes but there are two main types of cholesterol - good HDL cholesterol and bad LDL cholesterol.

Good HDL-cholesterol removes LDL-cholesterol from the circulation and transports it back to the liver for processing.

But bad cholesterol has been linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease such as heart attack and stroke.

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While many companies have an open-ended dog policy, employees should know that it's not exactly an open invitation to bring Fido to work, unless they've covered their bases first. While most companies are explicit about other policies, they usually assume their co-workers know what should be covered.

"Dog policies are pretty intuitive," says Hannah Walsh, a Chicago-based dog owner who brings her 7-year-old border collie with her to work at one of the city's shared workspace locations. "You either do the right thing or you don't. And when you don't, companies don't adjust the rules or send out information, they just cancel the perk." Unless you want to be responsible for rescinding your company's dogs-at-work policy, follow this list of tips before you decide to bring your best buddy to work:

1. Make sure your dog has all of his or her shots. This is a no-brainer. Anytime you bring your dog to a dog park or a friend's house, other people assume your dog is properly vaccinated.

2. Be sure your dog has the correct disposition for a day in the office. If you have an angry animal at home, there's really no reason to think that mood will change once he or she is surrounded by the comforting buzz of copy machines and keyboard strokes. Be smart. If a dog doesn't like other people, don't bring him or her to work.

3. Know your dog's limitations. If your dog doesn't like men, or has a problem with older women, they shouldn't accompany you on the job. The same goes for people in uniform. I once worked in an office that allowed dogs and watched a nearby friendly golden retriever go into an all-out sprint when he saw the FedEx guy coming to pick up the afternoon deliveries.

4. Quiet dogs make for the best co-workers. If your dog likes to bark at shadows or unseen figures, it might be cute at home, but it's not so adorable in the office. Think of those neighbors who let their dogs out at 5 a.m. every Saturday just so the dog can bark at every passing car and local jogger. Barking dogs should be left at home.

5. Beware of the overly friendly dog. And by overly friendly, we don't mean the kind of dog who licks the outstretched hand. We're talking about that dog that makes a beeline for your co-workers leg and goes to town until you need a fire hose to pry him loose. And remember, there's nothing cute about a dog in heat at the office. It's kind of gross, actually. You should know if your dog is in a particularly amorous mood -- or if that particular mood is just part of his or her day-to-day disposition. If either is the case, just leave him or her back at the base.

6. Bring some extra treats for other dogs in the office, but don't offer them anything without checking with their owners. Some people have their dogs on diets that would make even the most hardcore vegans roll their eyes, so check first.

7. Unless you work on a ranch, make sure your dog has a collar and a leash. Don't assume all of your co-workers want to spend time with your dog. Not all of them will appreciate your four-legged friend, but they'll tolerate it as long as it's not jumping on their lap.

8. Be aware of the calendar. If something bad is going to happen on a certain day, it's probably a good idea to leave the dog at home. Same goes for the good days when the company springs for lunch. No one wants to see a dog pawing things off the conference-room table or going through each cubicle trash bin looking for a little midday snack.

9. Place your puppy's water bowl under your desk or behind a file cabinet. Your co-workers shouldn't kick it over every time they come by your desk.

10. Know your dog's schedule. Unless you're putting a diaper on that dog, you'll need to be aware of his or her digestive schedule.

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If youre looking to slim down, forget draconian diets and miracle cures. Just take on the following habits and watch the pounds melt away for good.

1. Trust your gut. Eat only when you feel hungry, and learn to recognize the signs your body sends when youre full. Always eat slowly.

2. Eat protein. It satisfies hunger better than sugars and fats do. Include some in every meal.

3. Stock up on fiber. It will fill you up fast and keep you full for hours, thus preventing cravings.

4. Choose vegetables. By granting veggies a larger place on your plate, youll satisfy your stomach with fewer calories.

5. Snack. Eat two healthy snacks a day to avoid overeating at meals because youre starving.

6. Spoil yourself. Dont give up on your favorite treats entirely. Enjoy them once in a while in moderation so you dont get tempted to binge.

7. Drink water. Its the best beverage to keep you hydrated, and it has the fewest calories!

8. Dont eat after dinner. Energy expenditure is at its lowest while you sit in front of the evening news, so avoid snacking on low-key evenings.

9. Get moving. Exercise is essential to losing weight and staying healthy.

10. Get enough sleep. Lack of sleep goes hand in hand with an overactive appetite and cravings for fattening foods.

Lastly, think long-term and set realistic weight goals for yourself. Remember, many hands make light work: consult a nutritionist and a personal trainer to get the results you want.

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Nearly everyone knows how to lose weightright? Well, that statement is filled with some truth, but I think we all realize very quickly, it is not that easy when we actually attempt to lose those unwanted pounds and inches. It has been my experience that when people have problems losing weight or sticking to eating the right foods, the key can be found in the motivation to lose weight, and or, conquering our unrealistic expectations.

Nearly everyone knows how to lose weightright? Well, that statement is filled with some truth, but I think we all realize very quickly, it is not that easy when we actually attempt to lose those unwanted pounds and inches. It has been my experience that when people have problems losing weight or sticking to eating the right foods, the key can be found in the motivation to lose weight, and or, conquering our unrealistic expectations. We seem to expect the weight to disappear much quicker than the rate we put it on. If you think back, most weight gain has been accumulating over 10- 50 years depending on the age of the individual, however when we start to lose weight we get down on ourselves because we only lose 4 pounds in two weeks. Of course these types of negative thoughts can be all it takes to either slow down the best of results or make you discontinue your efforts all together. This is a harsh reality of what many go through, but should not, because experts will tell you that safe weight loss should be done at a rate of 1-2 pounds per week. So my friends if you are losing 1-2 pounds per week, be ecstatic and proud of the great job you are doing. Just be patient and continue to stay active, giving your body the right nutrition, because at that rate, in two short months you will be down nearly twenty pounds! Now those are results you can certainly be proud of!

If you are like many people who have trouble losing weight and keeping it off, try thinking about what could be getting in the way of your results? If you want to get serious and make it happen, I challenge you to stop and take a long look at all the benefits of why it is important for you to lose weight. This is called unpackaging your purpose. Some good reasons could be for your better health, you may want to enjoy more time with the kids being active, and you may want to be more dependent as you age, or your career may have physical requirements. Only you will know what is most important in your life. But whatever it is, I challenge you to honor, respect, and allow it motivate you like nothing else could, towards your weight loss, better health, and nutrition goals.

I challenge you to believe that to change your weight, you have first got to change your mind. One of the most important factors that influence weight loss success is your attitude. It is all about whether or not you believe, and keep believing that you can make the changes you need to make, to lose weight, and that they are worth doing. Because remember that what you think, ultimately affects what actions you take.

If you are eating too much, it might be a good idea to try and understand why you eat. Many times we dont overeat because were hungry. More than likely it is due to some negative emotion, like feeling angry, lonely, sad, stressed, bored, or being anxious that has triggered a habit of using food to feel better. The urge to eat can make you feel like you have no will power or are out of control, but it doesnt have to be that way because we can condition and educate ourselves so that we realize when this is happening too us and prevent it. The good thing is that the more you break the eating when youre not hungry habit, the weaker its hold becomes on you!

Use self-talk to your advantage. These are the automatic thoughts that we constantly make to ourselves that influence how we feel and act. It may be positive and constructive like a guardian angel or it can be negative like the devil. Think about some of the things you say to yourself, and if they are negative, take the time to reshape them to positive thoughts. Just like my earlier example about how some people get discouraged with a four pound weight loss in a two week period, while that should have been reshaped as a positive statement that will produce nearly a 20 pound weight loss result in two short months. Its all about how we think.

Finally take control by choosing what you eat based on your goals. By doing this you get to make a conscious decision weighing the pros and cons of making the choice, and feeling free to have it, reject it, or just have some. It helps you come to terms with food and stops you from feeling deprived. It also helps remind yourself regularly why you are making changes to your eating habits, which keeps your motivation to lose weight high.

It is just like learning to ride a bike. You fell off a lot at first, and needed picking up. But one day, finally, step by step, and with the right support, you took control of that bike and learned how to keep it on course, just like you can, and I trust that you will, with your weight management, nutrition, and exercise program.

Until next week, keep up the good work, and please make it a nutritious and healthy day! to get started on healthy weight loss, wellnes, active energy, and sports performance nutrition products call Reggie at Reggies Personal Training and Nutrition, 104 E. Main, Downtown Shawnee, (405) 613-0237, or message on facebook at reggies personal training and nutrition.

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Studies show that excess weight gain in pregnancy poses a host of health issues for both the mother and her child.

Nearly half of women gain more weight than they should while pregnant.

Thats according to a recent global review.

And thats a big problem.

Researchers say thats because these mothers-to-be are setting themselves up to be heavier throughout their lives and increasing the health risks for their children.

For starters, a baby is likely to be born too big if the mother gains excessive weight during pregnancy.

Bigger babies may have a higher risk of heart disease and obesity later in life. The same is true for babies born quite small.

Among Americans, earlier research found 70 percent of overweight women, and 64 percent of obese women gain more than recommended while pregnant. Overall, 53 percent of all women.

The new review, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), analyzed data from 23 studies that included more than 1.3 million women in all.

If a woman gained too much weight, the risk of bearing a baby considered oversize larger than 8 pounds, 3 ounces nearly doubled. These same women increased their risk of a surgical delivery by 30 percent.

They were less likely, however, to have preterm babies or small ones.

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The analysis didnt contain surprises, observers say, but it feeds into the debate about the best pregnancy strategy for overweight and obese women.

So many women are entering pregnancy above a healthy weight, Helena Teede, an endocrinologist in Australia and a study lead author, told Healthline in an email.

Ten of the studies were from the United States, where women tended to be heavier than in the overall sample, she noted.

Current guidelines from the Institute of Medicine, which are supported by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), advise obese women to gain 11 to 20 pounds while pregnant.

Some experts say thats too much, and that the most obese might even try to lose weight while carrying.

Teede disagrees.

The results affirm that women, no matter how unhealthy their weight, shouldn't lose weight in pregnancy, she said.

In the new analysis, gaining less than recommended increased the risk of a preterm birth or undersize baby for women of all weights, including obese women.

The better goal for obese women: Lose weight before conceiving.

Its incredibly important, Aaron Caughey, MD, PhD, who treats at-risk pregnant women at Oregon Health & Science University, told Healthline.

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Youll hear while pregnant that youre eating for two.

Actually, in the first trimester its best to eat normally. Women can eat 350-450 extra calories per day during the next two trimesters, depending on their starting weight.

Under the Institute of Medicine guidelines, underweight women should gain around a pound a week in the second and third trimesters, up to 28 to 40 pounds in all.

If you start off at a normal weight, aim to gain 25 to 35 pounds.

Overweight women should aim for 15 to 25 pounds, and obese women no more than 20, which averages out to half a pound a week.

The totals roughly double for twins, if youre overweight or obese.

Line up support to eat healthily, too.

If we see a pregnant woman drinking alcohol, we say, Oh my God, dont drink alcohol pregnant, Caughey noted. But when we see a woman drinking a giant Slurpee, we dont say anything. Its potentially just as harmful as a little bit of alcohol.

Read more: Why is the maternal death rate in the US so high?

Instead of being sedentary, pregnancy is a time when women may be most open to picking up new good health habits, and exercise during pregnancy is a good idea, experts say.

The easiest thing is to walk, Diana Ramos, an OB-GYN in the Los Angeles area, told Healthline.

She urges pregnant women who cant get out to get exercise at home.

Instead of sitting down after dinner and watching TV, stand up and walk in place, she suggested.

ACOG recommends that women without major medical or obstetric complications get at least 20 to 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on most days of the week, but research suggests most American women are getting less.

Especially combined with careful eating, exercise may help women avoid gaining too much, reduce surgical deliveries and hypertension, and cut the chances of an oversize newborn or a baby with breathing problems, according to a 2015 research review reported by the Cochrane Library.

Even obese women and women with high blood pressure or gestational diabetes may safely exercise, according to a jointly-authored opinion piece published in JAMA in March.

In fact, the authors pointed out that mistaken advice not to exercise combined with gaining weight had turned pregnancy into a major contributor to the worldwide obesity epidemic, with post-birth health risks for mothers and babies.

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One big reason pregnancy is contributing to the obesity epidemic is that too many women arent losing their pregnancy gain.

In a five-site U.S. study reported in 2015 in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, about 75 percent of the participants were heavier a year after giving birth than before their pregnancy.

Nearly half had kept 10 extra pounds, and 24 percent had kept 20 pounds. In this group, 40 percent of the participants were of normal weight before pregnancy, but a third of them had become obese or overweight a year later.

This also sets up the children for future obesity.

Theres evidence that a set point for weight is established in the womb, Caughey observed, with lingering effects.

For example, a 2012 German study published in PLOS ONE found that women who gained too much pregnancy weight linked to a 28 percent increase in the chance that their 5-year-old or 6-year-old was overweight, even if these women were of a normal weight.

The children of mothers who are obese are much more likely to become obese and stay that way.

Its important as parents to set a role model for children of healthy habits, Ramos told Healthline.

The best idea is to improve your habits before you conceive, Caughey said.

If youre even thinking of becoming pregnant in a year or two, eat better and exercise, he said.

After you give birth, keep up the exercise.

Ramos founded a program in Los Angeles called Choose Health LA Moms that texted new mothers three times a week for three months, urging them to breastfeed, walk, and drink water.

On average, moms in the program lost nearly all their pregnancy gain and the whole family ended up walking more, Ramos told Healthline.

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At Jon & Vinnys in Los Angeles. Photo: Bradley Meinz

As the co-founder of Clique Media Group the parent company behind WhoWhat Wear, Byrdie, MyDomaine, Obsessee, and College Fashionista Hillary Kerr has been on a mission to democratize and modernize the fashion industry since starting her company in 2006. (She just launched a mobile shopping app and a clubhouse for College Fashionistas members.) Kerr, who lives in West Hollywood, has a very Los Angeles diet, filled with kale salads and vegan chocolate mousse, but she mixes it up with vodka-sauce pizza and Russ & Daughters spreads (shipped in from New York, natch). Read all about it in this weeks Grub Street Diet.

Thursday, June 15 Im in Ojai at the Ojai Valley Inn for the last day of our annual executive retreat, which means my last day of quasi-decent resort food. I get up at 7 a.m. and head to the gym for 30 minutes. Before our day of meetings starts, I grab a turkey sausage, egg, and cheese on an English muffin, a small cup of blueberries, and a black, unsweetened iced tea at the hotel coffee shop.

We break at 12:30 p.m. for lunch, which is an assortment of salads, sandwiches, and a huge basket of fries. Naturally, I only want the fries, but Im an adult, so I load up my plate with an arugula salad; a mini caprese salad with cherry tomatoes and cherry bocconcini; half a bacon, turkey, and lettuce sandwich; and some fries. I dont love the turkey, so I take it out, add in the cherry tomatoes, and have a semi-BLT. Theres some sort of brownie situation for dessert that I try a bite of, but its not great, and I know Im going to feast tonight, so I leave it alone.

After a couple of brutal hours in traffic, I get home from Ojai and get ready for an earlyish dinner at one of my favorite places in Los Angeles: Jon & Vinnys. Its right by our house, and its definitely my go-to spot for work breakfasts and indulgent dinners. Tonight, Im particularly excited because my husband, Jonathan, and I are having dinner with one of my oldest, dearest friends from college and his new fiance. Theyve never been before.

Jon & Vinnys is truly special; the chef, Courtney Storer, is a wonderful human who makes the most insanely delicious pastas, pizzas, salads, and desserts, and the wine list is just gem after gem. I also love Helens, the tiny jewel box of a wine store in the back of Jon & Vinnys, which is my favorite place to buy bottles. We end up getting a chilled bottle of Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino.

Aside from the wine, we order a feast: a gem-lettuce salad with Calabrian-chili dressing and bread crumbs; mozzarella sticks (the best Ive had since I was a kid); the El Chaparrito pizza with homemade chorizo; the Ham & Yeezy pizza with ham, vodka sauce, smoked mozzarella, and pickled fresno chilis; ranch dip for the crusts; the brilliant spicy fusilli; the cacio e pepe bucatini; meatballs with ricotta and garlic bread; and the chicken cutlet with a chicory side salad. Oh, and a chocolate-vanilla soft-serve twist. We make it through almost everything, but I send both pizza halves home with my friends. Cold pizza is my favorite breakfast, but it seems like the generous move, since its their first time.

My husband and I pass out almost immediately upon returning home, and sleep the good sleep of a thousand carbs.

Friday, June 16 My alarm goes off a little before 7 a.m., and I rush around trying to get ready before an 8 a.m. doctors appointment. I dont have time for a proper breakfast, but my husband makes me a to-go cup of tea and I eat a handful of raw almonds in the car on my way.

Im meeting a dear friend who works for Valentino for lunch, and we end up at one of our comfort spots: Du-pars in the Farmers Market on Third and Fairfax. Its an old-school diner thats been there since 1938, and we always get the same thing: a short stack of pancakes (possibly my favorite in L.A.) and a patty melt, both of which we share. Its a working lunch, and the bad thing is, we have so much to discuss; we end up leaving half the pancakes on the table, which makes me feel weirdly guilty. Im also drinking a ton of water, as per usual.

Ive decided to cook tonight, since Ive been on the road all week and am heading to New York in a couple of days, so I start searching for something thats heavy on greens and light on delicious carbs.

I crack open Melissa Clarks new cookbook, Dinner, and pick something almost at random before heading to the grocery store. Shes such an amazing recipe writer, and her recipes work practically perfectly for us 95 percent of the time. (I allow that the 5 percent error might be in my execution, rather than her skills.) Since my husband tends to work late on Fridays, I pick something that I will enjoy knocking out on my own: speedy roasted chicken with garlic, rosemary, and mustard. Im also making a big dinosaur-kale salad to go with it, also one of Clarks recipes and probably the thing I make the most. Because Im not a monster, and also have no willpower, I pick up a pretzel-bread baguette at the store, and use part of it to make croutons for the salad. Best of all: Jonathan gets home early enough to cook with me, which just makes everything better, as hes great at it. This dinner, plus the finale of House of Cards, is exactly what we need after a long week.

Saturday, June 17 Alarm goes off at 8 a.m. because I have a workout class that morning. I have the usual: a small handful of almonds and a cup of breakfast tea. I take a liter of water to class with me, and its gone by the time I get home. Im lightly starving at this point, but I must get ready for my business partners baby shower, so I dont have much time. I throw half of a container of Fage Greek yogurt into a bowl and wash a big handful of blueberries, which also go into the bowl, along with some leftover toasted coconut flakes. Ive never liked the flavor of coconut, but when its toasted, I am quite into it.

After getting ready and finishing wrapping presents, I head to Katherines baby shower, ready for lunch. Im in luck! The shower has made-to-order street tacos, so I get a chicken and a steak taco with onions, cilantro, and radishes, along with some grilled veggies and a little rice and beans. Its hot as hell, and Im driving, so I opt for fizzy water over the fruit-and-tequila drink. There are all kinds of gluten-free desserts, and I end up eating an oatmeal-chocolate-chip cookie (which is a little healthy-adjacent for my taste; if youre a cookie, be a cookie, you know?) and some strawberries, blackberries, and pineapple (perfect). Its the ideal baby shower: no games, no balloons, no presents, just good people and good food. I approve. I spend the rest of the afternoon being lazy (translation: reading magazines on the couch) and purging my closet, as you do. Lots more water along the way, as you do.

We have dinner plans with two of Jonathans friends. They are a Taurus-Virgo couple, just like us, but the real reason we get along is that they are just exceptional humans. They are the easiest semi-vegans in the world, and have taken us to some amazing places that youd never know are vegan, which is apparently the highest compliment. Normally, that phrase makes me roll my eyes, but in this case, its true. The destination tonight is Elf in Echo Park for veggie-forward food with a slight Moroccan vibe.

We start with their special watermelon, mint, and Feta salad, and then eat market greens with grilled halloumi, with oranges and cumin almonds. We have salt-cured potatoes that come with a mojo-verde sauce, which is kind of like the perfect mash-up of pesto and chimichurri. We order roasted oyster mushrooms with eggplant pure; fresh pasta carbonara; risotto with grilled pimento and smoked vegetables; and a khachapuri with muhammara and fresh greens, which is some sort of pastry-tart situation with marinated Feta, smoked mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, and red peppers. Its a lot, and truthfully, theres probably more Im missing. We end with a vegan chocolate mousse thats deliriously good, though Im admittedly a sucker for anything chocolate.

Jonathan and I had secret plans to visit one of our favorite taco trucks Taco Zone for late-night mulitas (theyre like small quesadilla sandwiches, if you havent had one), but were so stuffed, we cant muster the strength. We are sad, but resigned.

Sunday, June 18 Sunday is normally our farmers market day, but I wake up dreaming about the tortillas from Burritos La Palmas, which are Jonathan Golds favorite flour tortillas in L.A., if one Pulitzer Prizewinning mans opinion matters to you. While Burritos La Palmas is an hours drive from our place, sometimes the tortillas are sold downtown at Grand Central Market, at the Chiles Secos stand. This seems like a more reasonable food journey, so after my husband makes us coffee, we set off, day-dreaming of tortilla (or at least I am).

Disaster strikes: The women manning the stand tells me that theyre not selling tortillas right now. Fortunately, I am consoled by pupusas at Saritas Pupuseria. Id never had a pupusa until I started dating my husband, and now Im moderately obsessed with them. He orders us a handmade bean, cheese, and pork pupusa, with extra pickled cabbage and hot sauce on top. It is heaven, and makes up for the lack of tortillas.

On our way out, we stop by Clark Street Beard, which makes my favorite bread in the city. One of Jonathans colleagues is having a pool party, and I decide to bring one of the beautiful seeded loaves as a hostess gift (along with a bottle of Champagne, because manners). I also end up buying a pain au chocolat, a loaf of Danish rye, and a baguette for no real reason other than gluttony and desire, both of which I have in spades. Before heading to the party, I eat some more blueberries and share the pain au chocolat with Jonathan, and by that, I mean he gets two bites.

At the pool party, there is a full-on spread from Russ & Daughters: tons of bagels, lox for days, and like nine kinds of cream cheese. Jenni, our hostess with the mostess, loves food the way we do, and has a huge pitcher of Bloody Marias waiting on the kitchen counter, along with a big bowl of cold ros and white wine. Theres also a box of apple fritters and old-fashioned cake doughnuts from Bobs Coffee & Doughnuts from the farmers market, not that I notice.

After a couple of hours, we head home for a productive afternoon. Well, productive for Jonathan, who is working on the theme music for my upcoming podcast for MyDomaine.com, which is called Second Life. I spend the afternoon on the couch, catching up on magazines and a Veep binge. As for dinner, Ive been dying to try Fat Dragon, which is a new Chinese place in Silver Lake. I end up eating a boatload of their Persian-cucumber salad, which is spicy and fresh and fabulous, some honey-walnut shrimp, and noodles with mixed veggies and chicken. Its delicious; well definitely eat here again.

Monday, June 19 Back to regularly scheduled programming! I like routine, so as per usual, I get up at 7 a.m., eat a few almonds, grab a bottle of water, hop into my car, and head out for a tiny-trampoline workout class. Yes, I am an adult woman who bounces on a personal trampoline for fitness, and I love it. Dont knock it till you try it.

I race home, hop in the shower, and make breakfast a piece of that amazing Danish rye bread from Clark Street Bread, toasted with Rodolphe Le Meuniers beurre de baratte. I buy it at Cape Seafood and Provisions, which is Michael Cimarustis incredible shop, and its worth every penny. Its the same butter they use at Providence and Petit Trois, and its like the Alec Baldwin of butter it just makes everything significantly better. I also eat the final handful of farmers market blueberries before they go soft.

I spend the morning in meetings, on calls, and doing interviews, and then run out for a quick lunch with Courtney Wartman, who is our VP of business development. We decide to pop out and have our meeting over lunch at Cecconis. We get crudits with avocado-and-chickpea dip to start, and then I have the Tuscan-kale salad with almonds, apple, parmigiana, and chicken. Nine times out of ten, youll find me eating a kale salad for lunch during the week, mostly because I dont want to think about it.

The afternoon is spent in more meetings, and working on the upcoming podcast, and then I cut out a little early to go home and pack for my trip to New York tomorrow. On my way home, I pick up chicken thighs, lemons, and preserved lemons because I want to make a recipe that Jenni the pool-party hostess recommended strongly. Its a recipe from Food52 by way of Canal House, and its dead simple, but takes a little time, so I want to get them on the stove before I start packing. Im also making another kale salad, and use the baguette to make garlic croutons; I can make it with my eyes closed at this point. The chicken thighs are incredible and my favorite kind of cooking: low fuss, high impact.

Tuesday, June 20 Im flying to New York, which means a 4 a.m. alarm for a 6 a.m. flight. Not my favorite time of day, but what can you do? Skipping my normal breakfast, I eat a fruit plate on the plane, some Greek yogurt, and drink yet another breakfast tea. Since Im doing some on-camera work tomorrow morning, I drink two liters of water on the plane.

By the time I land in New York and get to the Bowery Hotel, Im ready for dinner, and I consider my options. I have another 5 a.m. call time tomorrow, and a bunch of writing to get through before bed, so I decide to stay in, which is a wise but painful choice. My favorite delivery order is a salad, deviled eggs, mini-waffles, and a piece of fried chicken from Root & Bone, which is around the corner from the hotel, or scallion pancakes and dumplings from Mimi Chengs, but the salt factor makes me slightly nervous. Cant be puffy for the cameras, so I end up ordering the chicken paillard with an arugula-and-cherry-tomato salad from room service.

The room service at the Bowery is one of the reasons I stay here; its delicious, fast, and they charge you normal restaurant prices, not crazy room-service prices. Since I have been good tonight, I plan to Postmates scrambled-egg gougres, an everything croissant, and a couple of crullers from Daily Provisions tomorrow. Dont worry, thats not all for me; the crullers are for my husband. Yes, Im planning on taking pastries on the plane back to L.A. tomorrow afternoon. Thats normal, right?

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Have you ever wanted to have a body like a Kardashian sister? Whether or not youd actually admit it, you probably have. They have curves for days! And if youve ever wondered how they got that way, theyll tell you its through diet and exercise (though most suspect that plastic surgery plays a significant role).

So, when Khlo Kardashians nutritionist Dr. Philip Goglia detailed her diet in an interview with Healthista earlier this month, I decided to give it a whirl and see just how these ladies live. Honestly, reading through it, it didnt seem that insane.

After losing 40 pounds last year and then sort of falling off the weight-loss wagon, I figured eating like Khlo could be a decent way to jumpstart my healthy eating habits once again. I mean, what could go wrong?! Sure, eating a cup of celery and 12 almonds for a meal is downright sad, but when you think of it as a snack, its fine or so I thought.

Before my diet even officially started, I ran into some speed bumps. It probably goes without saying, but eating like a Kardashian is insanely expensive. I followed Khlos diet plan and stocked up on fresh fish, fruits, vegetables, and almonds. It cost me about $90 for five days worth of groceries, and I didnt even shop organic. Normally, I try to do my grocery shopping on a tight budget, like $50 a week for me and my husband. It may surprise you, but an online journalist doesnt make nearly as much as a socialite/Instagram advertiser/occasional TV host. (Seriously, what does Khlos business card say?)

Also, Khlo has a chef who will prep her meals for her, but once again, I dont have her money, so it was up to me to cook. Working full-time and coming home to cook is a goal I always have, but like many New Yorkers, its one I rarely achieve.

Day 1:

Meal 1: Ive never been a breakfast person. Even as a kid, getting me to eat a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch was a daily struggle for my dad. And Cinnamon Toast Crunch is delicious! So Im not looking forward to having to get up early and make myself something for breakfast especially something in which one of the main ingredients is ice. But I persist and make my smoothie. Because Ive already totally busted my grocery budget and because I hate the taste and texture, I forgo the protein powder so I have a shake of strawberries, almond butter, and ice. My husband thinks the sound of the blender in the morning is reminiscent of farts, and the taste of this shake is only slightly better than that.

Meal 2: An apple isnt typically thought of as an entre. But, for Khlo, it is a complete meal. My pomme of choice is a Golden Delicious. Granted, it is fairly delicious. But Im hungry. Eating in the morning is supposed to help fuel your day, but this just makes me ravenous.

Meal 2.5: You know what Khlo doesnt necessarily drink? Coffee. That is a big no-no in my book. I work an office job, and even the idea of forgoing coffee is exhausting. I do some journalistic research (i.e., Google it), and find that, in a former diet plan, Khlo did indulge in a cup of black coffee every morning. I think this means I didnt even make it five hours on the #KhloeDiet, but Im allowing myself this small indulgence.

I never said I was a role model.

Meal 3: I heard that Khlo will eat a Chinese chicken salad for lunch, and lucky for me, thats one of my favorite lunches too! I find a low-calorie ginger sesame salad dressing at the store and pour it on top of my salad. It tastes surprisingly good! The texture of raw spinach always makes my teeth feel weird, but its a small price to pay for a #revengebody.

Meal 4: Now I face the true test: the infamous cup of celery and 12 almonds. Its so depressing, and I am so excited to eat it because it is awful. The celery is fine, but it tastes weirdly bitter in a way that makes me think I dont know how to properly wash my vegetables. The almonds, on the other hand, are the first things that have made me feel mildly satiated all day.

Meal 5: More fresh vegetables. Since I was chopping up a bell pepper for my salad the night before, I cut some extra slices for my fifth meal. I am not going to stomach raw tomatoes. Raw tomatoes are gross, and bell peppers have tons of vitamins, too, so it balances out (in my mind). Im also a little sad because I forgot to shock my hard-boiled eggs when I made them, so theyre a little gray. I swear I know how to make perfect hard-boiled eggs. Im only human, though, and I messed up.

Meal 6: I arrive home from work tired and hungry. Normally, I would order some takeout pizza on a long Monday like this one, but I channel the strength of Khlo after her divorce from Lamar and cook a meal. Despite the blistering NYC heat, I bake a salmon steak in the oven and saut asparagus. I deviate a bit from Kardashians dairy-free lifestyle and use some butter in my dinner. (Im counting only about 900 calories for the day, which is dangerously low. I have to pad it with some lovely fats, so I go with a classic.) I pair it with another Asian salad.

Meal 7: Dinner keeps me full for like 45 minutes, but then I am famished again. Its 9 p.m. and I cut up a mango as my final meal. Its the fruit of my choice! It tastes alright, but doesnt do nearly enough to cut my hunger. Im tired, and its easiest to just go to bed at this point.

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Replacing foods high in saturated fats with those that have unsaturated fats can reduce a person's chance of developing heart disease as much as cholesterol lowering drugs known as statins, according to new advice from the American Heart Association.

This would mean, for instance, swapping that steak for a healthier avocado, using canola oil instead of butter, and not eating carb-filled junk food.

The new guidance from the heart association is not a leap from past direction, but the group sought a fresh look at the evidence in light of some newer, less scientific studies and dietary fads that officials feared were confusing the public.

How the message about diet is received by patients will largely depend on their doctors' delivery.

While most physicians would agree that heart health depends on a good diet, some suggest there is a bit more wiggle room than the heart association advisory suggests. Other doctors and health care providers believe the advice does not go far enough in explaining what foods can truly protect their patients from heart disease, the nation's leading cause of death.

"This tries to put it all in perspective the view from 10,000 feet but sometimes food can still be controversial," said Dr. Michael Miller, director of the University of Maryland Medical Center's Center for Preventive Cardiology. He served on the heart association panel that made the recommendations published this month in the journal Circulation.

It's long been known that consuming less saturated fat lowers people's LDL, or so-called bad cholesterol, which clogs arteries and causes heart attacks and strokes. But the heart association finds that this is only the case when saturated fat is replaced with unsaturated fat and not refined carbohydrates that contain sugar but no fiber. Both unsaturated fat and fiber have been found to help lower cholesterol.

The group says some newer studies mucking up the healthy heart message didn't consider these dietary replacements.

The guidance should be useful to doctors in advising patients, said Miller, who is also a professor of cardiovascular medicine, epidemiology and public health in Maryland's School of Medicine. But he's not a stickler on eliminating all saturated fat. He advises moderation instead.

That means a small, fist-size steak once in a while, two egg whites for every one yoke and even a bit of coconut oil, a culinary darling of late that is mostly saturated fat.

"If you're good most of the time, allow yourself one unhealthy breakfast, lunch and dinner a week," he said. "But don't go nuts and eat a 24-ounce steak."

He also emphasizes making lifestyle changes such as adding regular exercise and reducing stress. He wrote a whole book on the subject called "Heal Your Heart."

Anne Butta credits a good diet, low in calories, salt and fat for the good health of her father, John Henry "Hank" Butta, who visited with Miller recently.

Butta, the former CEO of C&P Telephone of Maryland, now part of Verizon, and the great-great grandfather of four, is trim and quick witted at 89 years old.

The Highlandtown native said he grew up eating big Italian dinners and evolved into a "meat and potatoes" guy. He worked a lot and also spent time serving on advisory commissions for former Gov. William Donald Schaefer, as well as refereeing football games and playing golf.

In 2010, he needed triple bypass surgery. This led him to a diet low in calories, salt and fat, although, he still has the occasional treat at home or restaurant.

"One time a month," he said about how often he now eats a steak. A decade ago, it was "every other meal."

Miller approved of that schedule. He summed up the heart association advice this way:

Replacing 10 percent of calories from saturated fats (red meat, butter, palm oil) with polyunsaturated fats (safflower and corn oils, walnuts and salmon) reduces risk of heart disease by 50 percent.

Replacing 10 percent of calories from saturated fats with monounsaturated fats (canola and olive oil, almonds and avocados) reduces risk of heart disease by 30 percent.

Replacing 10 percent of calories from saturated fats with complex carbohydrates (whole grains, beans and vegetables) reduces risk of heart disease by 18 percent.

Replacing 10 percent of calories from saturated fats with simple carbohydrates (sugary foods and soft drinks) does not reduce the risk of heart disease.

Still, not all doctors think this is the right message.

Dr. Dana Simpler, an internal medicine doctor at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, said the consequences of a poor diet can be so dire that she believes the heart association report was a missed opportunity to warn people about how much all their food matters.

She joins other doctors who advocate for a whole-food, plant-based diet, for which she said there is evidence of reducing the chance of a first or recurrent heart attack close to zero.

That means eating foods that are not processed and have little to no sugar, salt or added oil.

"It continues to surprise me that the AHA makes such modest diet recommendations for preventing our number one killer heart disease," she wrote in an email. "Simply substituting saturated fats (bacon, red meat, butter) with unsaturated fats (vegetable oils) reduces heart attacks by 30 percent, but, what about the other 70 percent that still have life threatening heart disease?"

She conceded that a plant-based diet is not easy to follow, "and many people may decide it is too hard for them, but at least let the American public know that there is a diet that will prevent and reverse heart disease almost 100 percent."

Dr. Seth Martin, co-director of the John Hopkins Hospital's Advanced Lipid Disorders Center, said he'd like all his patients to eat so well but said "perfection" is tough to achieve. He encourages them to do what they can, from starting with one change or adopting the Mediterranean diet or the DASH diet, which both center on low-fat, whole-grain and plant-based foods.

The new heart association advice will help him steer patients to food they can substitute for what they should give up.

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Bacon. Its a meal, condiment, side dish, dessert and a topic of conversation. I am confident in saying there is no substitution for it.

This is an isolated scenario, however, as many other food swaps and substitutions exist that can help boost health, prevent disease, and what we all want to read help you lose weight. Here are ten of the easiest food swaps you can make.

Riced vegetables are trending right now and for a few good reasons. They not only provide a way to get more vegetables in our diets, but a creative way to reduce carbohydrates. Choosing riced cauliflower instead of rice in your bowls and burritos saves you calories (almost 200) and carbs, and increases the nutrient density of your meal. Think cauliflower rice is too plain? Try a fried rice version by sauteing the rice with green onions, a scrambled egg, soy sauce and some olive oil.

Watermelon gets a bad rap sometimes due to its high sugar content. Many of my patients comment they dont like the high glycemic index (the extent to which blood sugar rises with a particular food) of watermelon and so choose to avoid it. As it turns out, watermelon has a low glycemic load (less impact on blood sugar than bananas). It also has sky high water content, so having it as a snack is not the blood sugar and insulin disaster you might think.

A boost in whole-food ingredients (such as whole beans) and fiber make bean-based chips a game changer from the old standbys of potato chips and pretzels. For example, a popular black bean chip boasts 5 grams of protein, only 85 mg of sodium and only 10 digestible carbohydrates (carbohydrates minus fiber). Choose plain and baked versions. Try pairing with hummus or guacamole.

I often teach my patients there are no healthy sugars. However, many of them think agave is a healthy option. Theres not a lot of evidence to support this concept. Agave is a big carrier of fructose, a sugar that may be linked in some ways to an increase in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Honey has a little less fructose. Its also a more natural source (made by bees). While both sugar sources contribute calories and could lead to weight gain and increases in disease risk, honey may be a better choice when youre craving something sweet.

Beans rule yet again. Bean-based options have taken over the pasta aisles. Theyre creating competition for other healthy options like 100 percent whole-wheat versions. However, the numbers significantly favor the bean options. In addition to being gluten-free, bean-based pastas, on average, contain about 20 grams more protein and 8 or more grams of fiber.

As an added bonus, they might fill you up quicker than the traditional whole-wheat options and are a great source of plant-based protein. Look for versions that have the least amount of ingredients.

The benefits of swapping ground poultry over beef equate to less saturated fat. Thats important if you want to maintain your waistline. A 2017 study found too many saturated fats in the diet could lead to more fat gain in the middle. Choose breast meat to eat the least amount of saturated fat. Add soaked chia seeds (which swell in liquid and cause added moisture) to avoid dryness.

Full disclosure: Its much easier to go to the store and buy cheese than it is to make cashew cheese, but should that matter? Sometimes an extra step may make all the difference. In this case, the difference is extremely significant. I make cashew cheese all the time. This option is especially beneficial for individuals looking to either cut or eliminate dairy without having to rely on more processed alternative cheese options.

Salads are a wonderful way to consume low-calorie nutrients. There are numerous ways to ruin a salad, though. Adding refined grains, like croutons, is one of them.

Instead, opt for roasted chick peas that you can either make or buy. The addition will help add fiber, which increases your satiety, as well as some healthy fats to help metabolize all the glorious fat soluble vitamins youll be consuming in your colorful bowl. Just dont blow it by adding on a sugar-laden, fat-free dressing.

In the world of food allergens, there are specific foods that are more prevalent than others. Many of my patients avoid soy, gluten, dairy nuts, eggs or corn. For these individuals, it can be difficult to find wraps or breads to meet their needs. Plantain wraps may be the next best thing to make at home, or may even be available at your local store. They will also help add in another vegetable into your day!

Sweet potatoes are flowing with antioxidants. Vitamin A and C, potassium and fiber are staples of this orange delight, and swapping this veggie for bread can go a long way towards reducing grains in your diet and helping you lose weight. Cut a raw sweet potato in thin slices (keep that delicious and fiber-rich skin on), toast until brown and then top as you would toast (think avocado, banana and nut butter, eggs, fruit).

Making some simple swaps can make all the difference in helping you to stay full, satisfied, and happy, without sacrificing taste. Sorry about the bacon.

Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, R.D., is the manager of wellness nutrition services at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, and the author of "Skinny Liver." Follow her on Twitter @KristinKirkpat. For more diet and fitness advice, sign up for our One Small Thing newsletter.

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