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'Diet' products can make you fat, study shows Science Daily Researchers found that rats fed a diet high in sugar but low in fat -- meant to imitate many popular diet foods -- increased body fat mass when compared to rats fed a balanced rodent diet. The high-sugar diet induced a host of other problems, including ... |
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Lighten your diet for Spring – WKNO FM
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Give your diet a Spring-cleaning!
For tips on how to eat lighter and healthier for this warmer weather, I called Phillip and Cru Von Holtzendorff Fehling. This duo recently opened Mama Gaia - a fast-casual restaurant in Crosstown Concourse that offers organic vegetarian fare.
First and foremost, if you eat smarter, you will feel better and be treating your body (and your world) better.
There have been multiple studies around the globe why a vegetarian and vegan diet is more healthy. You reduce your risk significantly of getting cancer, diabetes, and heart disease if you cut down on meat, and ideally even completely reduce it. You feel more healthy and it is also very good for the environment at the same time.
Phillip and Cru also stress the importance of eating organic.
Organic produce is so important because organic produce is more nutritious and it doesnt have all these chemicals like herbicides and pesticides like conventional produce does.
A vegetarian diet doesnt have to be bland it can even be exciting!
Nature is very bountiful so it gives us a lot of herbs and spices and seeds that add lots and lots of flavor to vegetarian dishes.
And it can also be so satisfying that you will never miss the meat!
So at Mama Gaia we use a lot of quinoa in our dishes. Quinoa is very filling and its a super food so it has all the things that you really need and it fills you up quite a bit.
Ill never be able to give up meat 100%, but I plan to make veggies the center of my plate at more meals each week this Spring. Try it too!
This is Jennifer Chandler for The Weekly Dish. Bon Appetit!
For more information about Mama Gaia, visit http://www.mamagaia.net.
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Mediterranean diet is healthy. But is it Mediterranean? – Norwalk Reflector
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The Mediterranean Diet is said to be one of the most healthful in the world. It emphasizes fruit and vegetables while minimizing red meat. It features plenty of fish, along with poultry. It uses oil instead of butter, and herbs and spices instead of salt. It encourages exercise, along with long meals with family and friends.
The Mediterranean Diet, on the other hand, is what is eaten by people who live around the Mediterranean Sea.
There are plenty of similarities, of course the Mediterranean Diet was begun by looking at what people ate around the Mediterranean Sea. And here it should be noted that it is mainly focused on the northern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean. You wont find many foods on it from, say, Algeria (the researchers who first publicized it, Ancel and Margaret Keys, focused on foods from Greece, Crete and southern Italy).
But there are also differences.
For instance, the Mediterranean Diet specifically recommends fatty fish, such as salmon, and the use of canola oil. But salmon is a cold-water fish, native to the Northern Atlantic and Northern Pacific neither of which is particularly close to the Mediterranean Sea.
And canola oil comes primarily from Canada (the can in canola is for Canada). It is also produced in China, India and northern Europe. In other words, nowhere near the Mediterranean Sea.
Meanwhile, the Mediterranean Diet features a lot of lamb and goat meat. Youll find scant mention of either one in references to the Mediterranean Diet. And in northern Italy they use far more butter than olive oil.
So my goal in taking a healthful dip into these foods was to find that happy intersection where the Mediterranean Diet meets the Mediterranean Diet. To see where the healthy benefits of the diet are actually enjoyed by the people for whom it is named.
I began with an appetizer that couldnt be more Mediterranean if it surrounded Italy on three sides: Marinated Olives and Feta. This is a simple dish, but it creates an explosion of flavor.
Or rather, flavors. Everything that is so great about Mediterranean cooking is combined in one chunky dip: olives, feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, fresh rosemary and crushed red pepper. Its like going to a Mediterranean food store and buying everything on the shelves.
I marinated mine overnight to allow the flavors to blend, and served it on top of crusty bread and crackers. As the Greeks would say, Nstimo!
Next up was a dish that was, as hard as it may be to believe, even easier to make. Date Wraps are like a slightly healthier and more elegant version of perhaps the best hors doeuvre in the world, dates wrapped in bacon.
This time, the dates are wrapped in prosciutto. The rich flavor of the cured meat plays beautifully off the sweetness of the dates, and the saltiness means you can dispense with the Parmesan cheese that is an important part of the bacon version.
A twist of black pepper on top provides just the right amount of spice to make it interesting. As the Italians would say, Delizioso!
For a side dish, I turned to perhaps my favorite vegetable, asparagus. In Andalusia the southern area of Spain that borders the Mediterranean Sea they cook it in an astonishingly good way.
First, they saut the asparagus spears in olive oil, which is a truly auspicious way to start anything. But then they go a step further by baking the asparagus with a topping made from blanched almonds, garlic and bread crumbs that are sautd in olive oil auspiciously and then all ground together.
Its not the garlic that goes so magnificently with the asparagus, or the almonds or even the bread crumbs. It is the combination of all three. As the Spanish would say, Excelente!
And for a main course, I made fish, of course. Both versions of the Mediterranean Diet involve eating a lot of fish.
I used one of the most popular fish in the region, swordfish, and topped it with an abundance of Mediterranean ingredients: olives, capers, tomatoes and olive oil.
How did it taste? Lets just say the French would call it superbe.
MARINATED OLIVES AND FETA
Yield: 6 servings
1 cup sliced pitted olives such as Kalamata or mixed Greek
1/2 cup diced feta cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Black pepper, to taste
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Serve immediately, with crackers or toast points, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Per serving: 100 calories; 9 g fat; 3 g saturated fat; 11 mg cholesterol; 2 g protein; 3 g carbohydrate; 1 g sugar; 1 g fiber; 280 mg sodium; 86 mg calcium
Recipe from EatingWell
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DATE WRAPS
Yield: 16 pieces
16 thin slices prosciutto
16 whole pitted dates
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each date. Grind pepper on top.
Per piece: 38 calories; 1 g fat; no saturated fat; 6 mg cholesterol; 3 g protein; 5 g carbohydrate; 4 g sugar; 1 g fiber; 248 mg sodium; 4 mg calcium
Recipe from EatingWell
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ANDALUCIAN ASPARAGUS
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
2 pounds young asparagus
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, peeled
12 almonds, blanched, see note
1 (2-inch) slice crusty country-style bread, crusts removed, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon very good quality sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Note: To blanch almonds, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Remove from heat and immediately add raw almonds. Let almonds sit in hot water for 45 seconds to 1 minute, but no longer. Drain immediately and briefly run under cold water to stop cooking. Remove peels; they should easily slide off with a pinch.
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove and discard the bottom few inches from each spear of asparagus, rinse the remainder and set aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, almonds and bread, and saut, stirring constantly, until all the ingredients are nicely browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not allow them to burn. Transfer the almonds, garlic and bread cubes (use a slotted spoon if oil remains in the pan) to a food processor or blender. Add the vinegar and salt and process briefly until the mixture is a coarse meal.
3. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan, if necessary, and saut the asparagus over medium-low heat until the stalks change color and start to become tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Remove the asparagus and place in an ovenproof gratin dish. Bring a cup of water to a boil and pour it over the asparagus. Then sprinkle the almond-bread mixture over the top. Bake for 15 minutes or until the asparagus is thoroughly cooked and most of the liquid has boiled away. Serve immediately.
Per serving (based on 6): 183 calories; 12 g fat; 2 g saturated fat; no cholesterol; 5 g protein; 15 g carbohydrate; 2 g sugar; 3 g fiber; 111 mg sodium; 50 mg calcium
Recipe from The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, by Nancy Harmon-Jenkins
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BAKED FISH WITH CAPERS AND OLIVES
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 pounds boneless fish, especially swordfish, sea bass, haddock, cod, snapper, grouper fillets, halibut steaks or salmon
1 cup very ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded, or 1 cup drained imported canned tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon drained capers, rinsed
1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives, preferably large Italian olives
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Use a teaspoon of oil to coat the inside of a baking dish large enough to hold all the fish in one layer. Place the fish in it.
2. Chop the tomatoes and mix with the sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add the capers and olives and mix again. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as desired. Pile the tomato sauce on top of the fish pieces. Distribute the bread crumbs over the top and drizzle on the remaining 3 teaspoons (1 tablespoon) oil. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until the fish is thoroughly cooked and the sauce is very bubbly and browned.
Per serving (based on 6): 199 calories; 5 g fat; 1 g saturated fat; 63 mg cholesterol; 28 g protein; 9 g carbohydrate; 2 g sugar; 1 g fiber; 309 mg sodium; 39 mg calcium
Recipe from The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
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The Definitive Guide to the Ketogenic Diet – Outside Magazine
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Fuel doesn't have to come in the form of gel or protein bar. By making your own endurance eats, you'll be arguably more energized wherever your adventures take you. Photo: jacoblund / iStock
A year ago, I solved an energy crisis. I had signed up for a 24-hour, unsupported, military-style team endurance event that would involve carrying hundreds of pounds of gear over 50 miles, a bit of swimming, and a thousand or so burpees tossed in for good measure. All things considered, I would burn just north of 15,000 calories during the event.
As I stood scanning the energy bar aisle at my local outdoor store, I realized thatcarrying even half my calorie requirements in my favorite bars,at $3.50 a pop, would run me $73.50half the cost of feeding a family of four for an entire week.
I decided to improvise and pointed my truck toward a nearby discount grocery store. There, I considered my needs: a huge amount of calories in a small package and, preferably, something tasty. I grabbed peanut butter, jelly, and a seedy wheat breadand some thin-sliced mozzarella, because why not. The resultant sandwich, while admittedly strange, packed in more than 30 grams of proteinthe magic number for refueling working muscle, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Associationand nearly 700 calories. Yet it took up no more room in my pack, cost just 80 cents each, and was truly delicious. The math: per calorie, the bars would have been ten times more expensive.
Figuring out what the hell to eat is a common dilemma for anyone whos ever gone for a long run or ride or embarked on a multiday adventure. Sure, energy bars and goos are quick and convenient, but after a while, the awful taste and high sugar content can wreak havoc on your stomach. Instead, with a little planning, you can make some killer DIY endurance eats at homejust as packable but infinitely better-tasting and cheaper.
With the help of Trevor Kashey, Florida-based registered dietitian and owner of Relentless Dietetics, and Rachele Beck, a nutritionist based in Utahs Wasatch Frontas well as a few ultra-athleteswe developed seven endurance recipes packed with high-value nutritional-impact ingredients that are easy on your stomach and so tasty you might even eat them when your heart rate is below 100 beats per minute.
The average American consumes 1,500 PB&Js before graduating high school. And with two simple tweaksswapping peanut butter for cashew butter and jelly for mashed bananathe classic pulls double duty as an ideal endurance fuel. The only thing you shouldnt tweak? The breadstick to old-fashioned Wonder Bread. Wrap it in tinfoil, and force the malleable sandwich into any miniscule bag or pocket space you can find.
Why It Works: Bananas deliver the electrolyte potassium and an equal ratio of glucose and fructose, a combo researchers in New Zealand say can boost endurance and gut comfort. Cashewsone of the highest-carbohydrate nutspack in magnesium, a critical electrolyte that almost half of Americans dont get enough of, according to a study in Nutritional Reviews. Why Wonder Bread? Its cheap, fortified with vitamins and minerals, and highly processed, which means your stomach wont have to work as hard digesting it compared to a whole-wheat, seedy bread. Thatll help you avoid GI issues.
How to Tweak It: Want a bigger protein punch? Stir protein powder into the mashed banana. If youre on a budget, swap the cashew butter for regular old peanut butter, which drops each sandwichs cost to 53 cents.
How To Make It: Simply make a sandwich with the following ingredients.
Calories: 395 Carbs: 53 grams Fat: 20 grams Protein: 9 grams Price Per Serving: $1.20 Calories Per Dollar: 329
Most people who drop out of ultramarathons cite gastrointestinal issues, according to researchers at Gettysburg College. Thats because intense exercise pulls blood from your digestive system and shuttles it to your working muscles. Set up your breadbasket for success: harness the power of a root that man has been eating for 7,000 years and that scientists are now realizing has GI benefits.
Why It Works: Arrowroot, a starch made from the roots of several tropical plants, may reduce stomach issues, suggests a small study published in 2000 in the Brazilian journal Arquivos De Gastroenterologia. Eggs are a complete protein, meaning they contain the nine essential amino acids your body needs to function optimally, and offer less risk of stomach issues compared to dairy-based proteins, which appear in classic flapjacks.
How to Tweak It: Add an extra egg white to increase the protein content. Or slather your favorite nut butter or honey between pancakes to boost the calories. You can drop the cost to just 45 cents per serving by using regular white flour, if your stomach allows.
How To Make It: Mix the following ingredients into a batter. Pour the batter onto a hot pan and cook until done, flipping once.
Calories: 397 Carbs: 83 grams Fat: 5 grams Protein: 7 grams Price Per Serving: $1.25 Calories Per Dollar: 318
Ill never forget one of the best meals Ive ever had: a cup of hot broth in a foam Dixie cup, handed to me by a race volunteer at the finish line of a cold October Jersey Shore half marathon. When youve spent the past hour or two pouring sweat, nothing beats salty, savory comfort foods. Thats what this turkey-and-beet wrap delivers, along with extra carbs and proteinplus bacon. Wind it tight and itll take up the same space as an energy bar.
Why It Works: Turkey delivers protein and endurance-boosting vitamins and minerals like B6, B12, niacin, choline, selenium, and zinc. Opt for the sliced deli variety, which has more salt (youll need it). The nitrates in beets may boost your endurance and improve blood flow, according to a study in the Applied Journal of Physiology, and white tortillas digest quickly.
How to Tweak It: If youre working at a high heart rate, use two tortillas and reduce the turkey to one ounce. That ups the quick-digesting carbs and reduces the load on your digestive system. Toss in a handful of spinach for an antioxidant and potassium boost.
How to Make It: Construct a wrap using the following ingredients.
Calories: 285 Carbs: 32 grams Fat: 10 grams Protein: 20 grams Price Per Serving: $1.40 Calories Per Dollar: 204
Performance waffles might be convenient, but they dont have as much flavor, value, or protein as this at-home variety, which features honey, tofu, and timeless Eggo waffles.
Why It Works: Honey is natures energy goo. Researchers at the University of Memphis described it as a cocktail of various sugars that improved the performance of cyclists just as much as an expensive endurance goo. Tofu offers easy-to-digest, taste-free protein thats high in the electrolyte calcium. Waffles are a secret weapon of endurance champions; the frozen variety is convenient and fortified with vitamins and minerals.
How to Tweak It: Use half the ingredient quantities for shorter efforts. If you cant stand tofu, keep the protein high by subbing in a piece or two of thin-sliced, salty deli ham.
How to Make It: Simply make a sandwich with the following ingredients.
Calories: 399 Carbs: 63 grams Fat: 11 grams Protein: 14 grams Price Per Serving: $1.22 Calories Per Dollar: 318
Ultrarunner Nickademus Hollon, who won the notoriously difficult Barkley Marathons in 2013 and has routine dealt with stomach issues, discovered these treats while testing out different on-trail foods. The secret ingredient? Ginger, which the Chinese have been using to aid digestion and treat upset stomach for more than 2,000 years. Hollon says the balls are cheap (this is the cheapest recipe here) and easy to make.
Why It Works: Sticky rice delivers an easy-to-digest endurance fuel. Science backs the ancient Eastern remedyginger can settle your stomach, say researchers in the UK, and may also relieve post-exercise soreness, according to a study in the Journal of Pain.
How to Tweak It: Splash a dash of soy sauce into the mixture to increase the salt content and to add the complex flavor of umami, a Japanese word that roughly translates to deliciousness. Or toss in some chopped pecans for a boost of high-energy fat and tasty texture. Theyre the highest-antioxidant nut, according to a USDA study.
How to Make It: Mix the following ingredients together and shape into ping-pong-sized balls. Recipe makes about eight.
Calories Per Ball: 48 Carbs: 11 grams Fat: 0 grams Protein: 1 gram Price Per Serving: $0.12 Calories Per Dollar: 400
Avocadosonce a rare, seasonal treatare now mainstream. Sales of the fruit quadrupled from 2000 to 2015, and you can find them in grocery stores from Bangor to Beaverton and everywhere in between. And thats a good thing for all you ketogenic converts. Mashed in a Ziploc with a little salt, avocado is the perfect packable keto fuel.
Why It Works: A medium avocado has 250 calories and 20 vitamins and minerals. Beyond endurance, the avocados general health benefits are stellar. Eight studies show that their fats can boost heart health and promote healthy aging. Sea salt contains more of the electrolytes and minerals you lose through sweat compared to regular salt.
How to Tweak It: If youre not on the keto bandwagon but like the idea of an all-natural endurance paste, add carbs to the mash in the form of a slow-roasted sweet potato.
How to Make It: Dump all ingredients into a sealable plastic bag. Mash them together. Mid-endurance effort, bite off a corner the bag and squeeze the contents into your mouth.
Calories: 250 Carbs: 13 grams Fat: 23 grams Protein: 3 grams Price Per Serving: $1 Calories Per Dollar: 250
Consider these 13-ingredient bites as miniature power plants. Becks recipe takes a bit more prep work than the others on this list, but the magic is that the balls are designed to be made in bulk and frozen. Beck says her clients will grab a couple power balls from the freezer for shorter efforts or fill a sack for lower-intensity, multihour runs and rides.
Why It Works: The nut mixture delivers a huge amount of selenium and essential fatty acids, which are key for energy. Oats and honey offer complex, instant energy. Coconut counteracts inflammation. Indeed, with so many natural ingredients, your body wont be missing much.
How to Tweak It: However you want. Beck says the best way to make these is to experiment with ingredients and flavors you love. For example, you could swap the honey for Grade B maple syrup or pitted dates, or add any nuts or ingredients you like, such as cocoa nibs, which pack in cardio-healthy polyphenols. You could also swap the almond milk for canned pumpkin, which is high in vitamin C and potassium.
How to Make It: Dump all the ingredients except the almond butter and almond milk into a food processor or blender and pulse. After a minute or two of pulsing, add the almond butter and almond milk, continuing to pulse until the mixture is sticky and moist. Shape the mix into small one-inch balls and place on a cookie sheet. Place the sheet in the freezer for a few hours.
Calories Per Ball: 81 Carbs: 3.6 grams Fat: 6.6 grams Protein: 3.1 grams Price Per Serving: $0.25 Calories Per Dollar: 324
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Celiac Disease and Diet: The Beginner’s Guide – The Good Men Project (blog)
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Around 1 in 100 people have celiac disease worldwide (1).
The only known treatment is a strict gluten-free diet, which is not easy to do.
This article takes a detailed look at managing celiac disease and how to do a gluten-free diet.
Celiac disease (also called coeliac disease) is an autoimmune condition that can damage the small intestine.
Specifically, the small intestine hasmany small projections (villi) along it, which help absorb nutrients from food. In celiac disease these are damaged and nutrients cant be absorbed properly.
Normal villi vs. celiac disease villi in the small intestine. Image source. Click to enlarge.
Celiac diseasecauses the immune system to see gluten as a threat, attacking both the gluten and the villiof the small intestine. Therefore, people with celiac disease need to avoid foods containing gluten.
Gluten is a naturally occurring protein that gives bread its elasticity. Its found in:
Celiac disease should not be confused with gluten intolerance.
Also known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), gluten intolerance is now formally recognised in the scientific community.
Gluten intolerant individuals can tolerate small amounts of gluten up to a certain threshold, whereas celiacs cannot tolerate any gluten at all.
Dont self-diagnose though see your doctor to rule out celiac disease first.
Summary: Celiac disease is a genetic condition that causes damage to the gut lining when gluten is eaten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Make sure to rule out celiac disease before considering gluten intolerance.
Celiac disease affects many organs.
It can sometimes be confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as they share similar symptoms.
Symptoms can include (2):
Celiac disease symptoms. Click to enlarge.
Summary: Celiac disease has a wide range of symptoms that can impact many organs. Many are similar to what you would experience with IBS.
If poorly managed, celiac disease can cause a host of serious health problems.
Many of these stem from malabsorption of nutrients in the gut.
Complications include (2):
Fortunately, a strict gluten-free diet can help reduce the risk of these complications.
Summary: Celiac disease can cause many serious health problems if left unmanaged.
Celiac disease is difficult to diagnose, which is why its commonly under-diagnosed (3).
Symptoms can vary a lot between individuals, and some may have no obvious symptoms at all.
Conditions including Type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism can also put you in the high-risk category (3).
Additionally, family history plays a part:
For blood tests to work you must be eating gluten beforehand for several weeks.
This is often referred to as a gluten challenge.
With gluten back in the diet, testing for celiac disease may involve:
If you dont have these genes its unlikely you have celiac disease. In saying that, having the genes doesnt mean you have the disease. The only way to be sure is from the small bowel biopsy.
Unfortunately, celiac disease can develop at any time.
The trigger for the disease is a complex relationship between genetics, the environment, and the immune system.
High-risk individuals may need repeat testing. This is particularly important for children, as the tests can be unreliable until they have been eating gluten for some time.
Summary: High risk individuals should be tested for celiac disease, which usually involves a blood test and small bowel biopsy. As celiac disease can develop at any time, repeat testing is needed.
A gluten-free diet is the only effective dietfor celiac disease.
Although we call it gluten-free, its near impossible to remove 100% of gluten. The exact safe amount is unknown, but less than 10 mg per day has been suggested (5).
In the US, Europe, and Canada, a food must have less than 20 ppm (parts per million) of gluten to be labelled gluten-free (4).
Australia is stricter, requiring foods to have no detectable gluten.
Aside from actual grains of wheat, rye and barley, gluten can hide in many everyday foods.
Watch out for these:
As you can see, learning to read food labels is important when on a gluten-free diet.
Many foods are naturally gluten free and help to create a balanced and nutritious diet.
Theseinclude:
Technically oats are naturally gluten-free.
However, they are often cross-contaminated from other grains during the harvesting or packaging process.
For this reason certified gluten-free oats exist, which are processed and packaged on separate equipment from other grains.
Additionally, some celiacs may react to a unique protein in oats called Avenin, which is structurally similar to gluten (4, 6).
Its best to work with your doctor and dietitian if youd like to include oats in your diet.
Following a healthy, balanced gluten-free diet is difficult but not impossible.
A recent study found several common problems (shown in the image below) for someone following a gluten-free diet.
The main concern is nutrient deficiencies that can develop over time, including zinc, magnesium, iron and folate deficiency.
A gluten-free diet relieves symptoms and allows the small intestine to heal.
The length of time this takes can vary between individuals, from several months to years (2).
One study of 215 patients showed that symptoms of diarrhea took four weeks on average to improve after starting a gluten-free diet (7). Your doctor will monitor symptoms and blood tests regularly to check for improvements.
A strict gluten-free diet includes avoiding cross-contamination from all foods containing gluten.
Something as simple as sharing butter with family members who eat regular bread containing gluten could be harming your intestine, even if you dont feel symptoms.
You can find great tips on how to avoid cross-contamination here.
Summary: Celiac disease is managed with a gluten-free diet, which allows the small intestine to gradually heal and symptoms to resolve. Gluten can be hidden in many food sources and cross-contamination must be avoided.
If symptoms remain on a gluten-free diet there are a few things to consider.
There may be some hidden sources of gluten in your diet, even though you think its gluten-free.
Other reasons could be confusing symptoms with another condition like lactose intolerance, fructose malabsorption, irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
This is why its important to work with a dietitian where possible.
If damage to the small intestine remains after a strict gluten-free diet for 6-12 months, it may be a refractory celiac disease.
About 1-2% of those with celiac disease have this condition, which is typically treated with immunosuppressants or steroids (2).
Summary: If symptoms persist on a gluten-free diet, working with a dietitian can help rule out gluten contamination or other conditions with similar symptoms. Refractory celiac disease could also be an issue.
Gluten can also be found in non-food sources including:
Its best to check the label or contact the manufacturer.
Some medications may contain gluten, often in the form of wheat starch. Talk to your doctor about appropriate medications if you are unsure.
Summary: Possible non-food sources of gluten include lipsticks, supplements and medication.
Your doctor, dietitian or gastroenterologist will be the best source of reliable information about celiac disease.
If youd like to read more, these online resources are a great start:
To interact with others that have celiac disease or for some light-hearted humour check out the Reddit forum. Just know that not all information in online forums is accurate.
As celiac disease shares symptoms with other gastrointestinal conditions, you may also want to also read one of our guides about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) to understand the differences.
This article originally appeared on Diet vs Diseaseand is republished here with permission.
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Norfolk woman tailors fitness training to help people fight Parkinson’s disease – Virginian-Pilot
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Virginian-Pilot | Norfolk woman tailors fitness training to help people fight Parkinson's disease Virginian-Pilot Kendra Lapointe calls her fitness clients warriors because they battle with Parkinson's disease. She tells them: Don't give up. If you are not moving, Parkinson's is winning. In addition to a full-time job, volunteer work and college classes ... |
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PNW Fitness looking for Fit4Pride contestants – Capitol Hill Times
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Photo courtesy of Pacific Northwest Fitness: Former contestants in Pacific Northwest Fitness' Fit4Pride competition. PNW Fitness is at 401 Broadway Ave. E., and was formerly a Gold's Gym.
Capitol Hills Pacific Northwest Fitness (formerly Golds Gym) is now taking applications for its annual Fit4Pride campaign.
The gym picks 20 people from the community to take a 30-day challenge to meet fitness goals ahead of Seattle PrideFest by working with its trainer. Participants in Fit4Pride are then honored during PrideFest on Sunday, June 25.
Fit4Pride contestants will be trained in teams of two, and must complete two GGX classes per week, such as boot camp, Body Pump, Zumba and cycling. They also will be provided a personalized nutrition program they must track online, and will have to complete all personal training appointments.
Applications are due by May 10, and can be completed by visiting seattlepridefest.org/fit4pride.
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Eller: Cross training leads to total fitness – Columbus Telegram
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A simple scenario: You have been a runner for years and you are faithful to your three-days-a-week running routine and think you are in pretty good shape. A friend suggests you swim laps together and you are finding it hard to keep up with your less-athletic friend.
This is just one example that can happen when you think fitness means just doing only one single fitness activity. When you only do one fitness activity like running or cycling, for example, and you only work on the muscles involved in that activity, you may discover that you are far less fit than you think.
How can you overcome this fitness obstacle? Cross training.
What is cross training? An exercise regimen that uses many different physical activities to ensure total fitness. You may want to include activities for cardiovascular, strength and flexibility. Cardio activities that you can choose from, just to name a few, can be running, walking, swimming, cycling, elliptical and step aerobics. Strength training activities can include BodyPump, Muscle Strength & Sculpt and CXWorx (core strength). Activities for flexibility can include Pilates or Stretching and Beyond. You can find all of the listed exercises at your Columbus Family YMCA and many more. By using different muscle groups, you can reach a higher level of fitness. Listed below are a just a few benefits of cross training.
Using just one set of muscles repeatedly can also increase your risk of repetitive injury. According to ACEFitness.org, by spreading the cumulative level of orthopedic stress over additional muscles and joints, you can exercise more often and for longer durations without causing an overload on vulnerable areas of the body.
Cross training can include activities that develop muscular fitness, as well as aerobic conditioning. According to ACEFitness.org, an individuals muscular fitness gains will typically be less than if he or she participated only in strength training, the added benefits of improving muscular strength and endurance can be very beneficial. For example, research has shown that resistance training can help individuals prevent injury, control body weight and improve functional capacity.
Research has shown that many people drop out of exercise programs because they become bored or injured. Cross training is a safe and easy way to add variety to your exercise routine. Find something you enjoy.
The easiest way to get started in cross training is to start varying your exercise program from workout to workout by engaging in different activities or by just adding a new form of exercise such as strength training and/or stretching to your existing workout routine. You can concentrate on cardio during a workout session, strength training and core in another workout session, then flexibility in yet another. Keep mixing up your workouts so your body has a variety and you dont get bored with your workouts. If you are stuck in a rut and run out of things to do in your workouts you could always book a few sessions with a YMCA personal trainer to get you back on track.
As always, before you start any new exercise program please get approval from your physician.
Rachele Eller is a wellness coordinator and personal trainer/instructor at Columbus Family YMCA.
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Dozens of Southwestern Elementary School students gleefully ran around the school gym Monday, but this was no ordinary gym class.
The students, along with their parents, attended the schools National Fitness Night, a night meant to encourage families to get off the couch and be active.
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