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by Jane Rice, April 21, 2017

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You know something billed as a high-fat diet is bound to create some buzzeven if it doesnt exactly mean eating Ho-Hos for breakfast. But as more and more celebs sign on (thinkMegan Fox, Adriana Lima, and Kim Kardashian), its hard to ignore: The ketogenic diet is having a moment.

At its core, the nearly-100-year-old approach to eating is acelebration ofhealthy fats(from fish to coconuts). Under the ketogenic diet, youre supposedto get a whopping 80 percent of your calories from fats, 15 from protein, and only 5 from carbsa ratio which science has shown to be effectivewhen it comes to weight loss. And yes, that meanslots of avocados.

Youre supposedto get a whopping 80 percent of your calories from fatswhich science has shown to be effectivewhen it comes to weight loss.

Almost every cell in our bodies can burn two fuels: glucose and ketones, explains keto evangelist Maria Emmerich, the best-selling author of The Ketogenic Cookbook and her newest, The 30-Day Ketogenic Cleanse. Glucose is made from sugar and ketones are made from fat. This lifestyle switches our bodies to burn ketones as its primary fuel source, she says. That means more balance for your bodyincluding your hormones and metabolism.

Emmerich says the diet is great for anyone who suffers from inflammation-related issues. She personally noticed a huge change: For years she adhered to a low-fat/high-grain diet, but still had acid reflux and weight issuesdespite being a marathon runner. I began reading all the latest science on nutrition while writing my books, and it brought me to a ketogenic diet, she says. Imsurprised just how good I feel.

Generally speaking, people notice a difference in about a month, hence her latest books 30-day peg. It takes about four to six weeks for your body to get efficient at using fatand ketonesfor fuel, she says. But after that transition time you should see [your] energy soar. An added bonus: she says you might notice a major mood boost and less brain fog, too.

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A cup of hot tea can be healing and good for your gut, but after Emmerich noticed that many loose teas have added sugar, she crafted the recipe for this homemade chai.The nut milk gives it a creamy texture and the cardamom addsan anti-inflammatory kick.

Ingredients8 whole cloves 7 cardamom pods 2 cinnamon sticks 1 1/2 tsp black peppercorns 1, 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced into thin rounds 5 cups cold water 5 bags black tea 2 cups unsweetenednut milk2 Tbsp Swerve confectioners sweetener 1 Tbsp coconut oil per cup of tea

1. Place the spices and ginger in a medium saucepan. Toast on low heat while lightly crushing the spices with the back of a spoon.

2. Add the water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pan, lower the heat, and simmer for five to ten minutes, depending on how strong you want the chai flavor. Remove from the heat.

3. Place the teabags in the saucepan and steep for four minutes. Remove the teabags and add the nutmilk and sweetener. Stir, taste, and add more sweetener if desired.

4. Bring the chai to a simmer over medium heat, then strain it into a teapot. Just before serving, place a tablespoon of coconut oil in each teacup, pour the hot tea over it, and whisk to blend the coconut oil into the tea. Store extra tea in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

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These jiggly little fat bombs are perfectfor on-the-go energy, Emmerich sayskind of like a savory Jell-O. Or, throw one into any stew or soup that calls for bone broth to give a thicker texture and amp up the flavor.(Note: youll need a silicone mold with 12 cavities.)

Ingredients1 Tbsp grass-fed powdered gelatin2 cups bone broth, any type, warmed

1. Sprinkle the gelatin over the broth and whisk to combine.

2. Place the silicone mold on a rimmed sheet pan for easy transport. Pour the broth into the mold. Place in the fridge or freezer until the gelatin is fully set, about two hours. To release the fat bombs from the mold, gently push on the mold to pop them out.

3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for several months.

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Ingredients1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 12 oz. package fully cooked pork belly cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/2 cup minced onions 2 cloves garlic 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes 4 cups chicken bone broth 2 Tbsp coconut aminos 1 Tbsp coconut vinegar 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 1 Tbsp tomato paste Fine sea salt and fresh ground black pepper 1 serving Zoodles (zucchini noodles) 4 large eggs, soft-boiled Sliced green onions, for garnish

1. Heat the oils in a large soup pot over medium heat. Fry the pork belly in the hot oil until crisp on all sides, about four minutes per side.

2. Remove the pork belly from the pot with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the pot. Add the onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook over low heat for four minutes, or until the onions are translucent.

3. Add the chicken broth, coconut aminos, vinegar, ginger, and tomato paste and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer for 8 minutes, then add salt and pepper to taste.

4. Just before serving, divide the zoodles among four bowls. Top each bowl with one cup of the broth. Place a soft-boiled egg in each bowl and garnish with green onions and red pepper flakes. This dish is best served freshly made.

For dessert, try making one of these (healthy) fat bombs. And if youre curious how the ketogenic diet compares to other eating plans,check out thishelpful guide.

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Time to face facts: You're not gonna finish all those shows.

There are a few things you can count on every spring: baseball, barbecues, a Drake album, and people telling you something about how you should do some spring cleaning. It's generally a good idea. Cleaning up can do a lot to make you feel more productive and cheer you up some, and it's a good way to welcome the wider world back into your life after a long winter hibernationgiven, of course, that you live somewhere that has a winter. But let me make a case for another kind of spring cleaning: one for your Netflix queue, that pile of books you've been meaning to get to, or those video games still in the shrink wrap.

Almost all cleaning is a solution to the same problem: too much stuff. Accumulate stuff, and that stuff is bound to get out of hand, thanks to, like, entropy and shit. Because of the internet and Netflix and all manner of smart, connected devices and apps, there is so much stuff to entertain ourselves with. Way too much. Getting to it all can feel like a chore, and well, that kind of defeats the purpose of entertainment, doesn't it?

So let mesomeone whose job it is to consume an unhealthy amount of entertainmenthelp you out with a few handy tips of tidying up your entertainment diet, a few things to help you sift through what's great and what's not, and generally come to terms with the notion thatas Linda Holmes wrote in this essential 2011 NPR essayyou're going to miss out on most things, and that's okay.

You will never be caught up with all your friends. Here is a fact of existence, one that holds true in your work life, social life, and even romantic life: Someone is going to try and bully you into watching a TV show. Before you let them, think long and hard about how big a part of your life this person is, and how much you value their happiness. Outside of a very small circle of people, the answer will probably be "not that much," and you can feel free to ignore their recommendations. This is just simple survival math. Let's say people actively watch between one and five shows at a time, and you've got maybe four people tops that you really want to actively talk shop with. There's enough TV out there that all of these people can have an entirely different lineup of shows, and none of them are ones you watch. You can't keep up with all that and still have time for what you want. Y'feel?

So make acquiescing to a friend's recommendation the lavish, special occasion that it is, and make sure they know how highly you think of them when you agree to check out something they tell you about. They will probably tell you to stop being such a diva about it. But tough noogies. Netflix isn't going to watch itself.

If it's been a month, it's time to move on. It's easy to spend a lot of time thinking you like something when... you might actually not. Ask yourself: If it's TV, how long has it been since you last dropped in on a show that you made an effort to follow, or watch all of? More than a month? You're probably better looking for something you like more.

I'm not saying that the only shows worth your time are the ones that make you immediately clamor for more, where resisting a binge becomes a test of willpower. But if you enjoy something, it ought to linger. It doesn't have to be in some profound or obsessive way that has you scouring the internet for easter eggs or drafting your own fan theories. It can be simple as, Hey, this silly sitcom makes me feel good. I want to see these people tell jokes and make ill-advised decisions again sometime soon.

If you can't remember the character's names, put the show on notice. It doesn't have to be bad news if you don't know the names of the main charactersas shows have become more sprawling and ambitious, it can be hard to get a bunch of names down while you're trying to orient yourself in a show's sprawling world. But if you don't actually know what any of the characters are named, you should be able to articulate something specific that you do like instead. If you don't, think about ditching it. Or making it what I call a "laundry show," something to put on while I'm doing laundry or assembling furniture. Everyone needs a good two or three laundry shows.

Do you have a favorite episode, or at least, remember one specific episode? In the streaming era, people making TV shows have all figured out what "good" TV is supposed to look and feel like: usually quite serious and cinematically shot, with an arty and catchy opening credits sequence. But sometimes, "Good TV" and actual good TV are kind of hard to distinguish.

I'm not saying that the only shows worth your time are the ones that make you immediately clamor for more, where resisting a binge becomes a test of willpower. But if you enjoy something, it ought to linger.

A litmus test: Try to tell someone you know about one specific episode. It can be a favorite, or it can just be memorable, but a TV show is made up of episodes, and the episodes should matter somehow, and have some kind of point, however small or silly it may be. Otherwise, you're stuck with what I call the House of Cards problem, wherein hours of television go down smooth but largely consist of empty calories, with the only truly important stuff happening at the first and final few minutes of every episode.

Don't get hung up on endings. You don't have to see how everything ends. Conversely, the time you spent with an entertainment property isn't invalid or a waste if you never make it to the end either. This last point is something well worth keeping in mind when it comes to lots of video games and most superhero comics books, which are sprawling and long and don't always have proper endings anyway. But if you do like endings and find the journey to get to them insurmountable, Wikis are your best friend.

Don't worry so much about missing things. Here's a secret: Even plot-heavy, weighty shows like The Americans still use "previously on" montages to catch you up on just the things that you need to know for the episode you're about to watch. Also, if a show's any good, an individual episode will also still be a satisfying, complete hour or half-hour of television, and the confusing parts you can sort out later whenever you do go back and watch what you've missed, if it's a show you truly love. Don't let a couple missed episodes weigh you down and turn something you love into something that makes you feel guilty.

This also works really well with a lot of comic books and serialized works, especially if they're published monthlyimportant plot points are often repeated, recap pages usually catch you up to speed. I wouldn't recommend skipping a boring chapter in most novels, but if you're reading a nonfiction book for pleasure? Skip away.

Binge/read/watch/play for the moment. "I'm catching up," is often a default opener for a lot of conversations about pop culture, and homie, it's not a race. Don't let entertainment feel like a to-do list. So what if someone says you need to plow through all the Marvel movies before the next one comes out? If you don't feel like watching one, don't watch it. All these things are here for youto make you laugh, think, puzzle, cry, dance or just forget about all the other shit you have to do for a little bit. Don't let anyone take that from you.

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Kim and Marc Ramirez of Clinton Township(Photo: Provided by Marc Ramirez, Provided by Marc Ramirez)

When Lois Maljakthinks of the switch to a plant-based way of eating, a quote from Hippocrates comes to mind: Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.

Maljak, owner of Willow Pond Farm in Armada, is part of the miHealth North Macomb Challenge aplant-based diet campaignthat gets under way Saturday.

Health professionals believe that switching to a plant-based diet can help people get control of their health and off medication, and the challenge aims to deliver that message.

The challenge was brought about by several community members, including life coach Marc Ramirez, Ruth Heidebreicht of TheMitt.tv, an Internet-based broadcast company serving Macomb County,and Maljak, whose farm offers locally sourced dinnersand healthy living classes.

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At its core, a plant-based diet consists of eating fruits, vegetable, legumes, nuts and grains. It's devoid of animal fat.

A screening of the documentary film "Eating You Alive," featuring Ramirez, kicks off the nearly month-long challenge at 6 p.m. Saturdayat Grays Opera/Masonic Lodge, 231 N. Main St., Romeo.

By adopting a plant-based lifestyle more than five years ago, Ramirez of Clinton Township said he not only shed weight but cleared his medicine cabinet of daily doses of several medications, including daily insulin injections.

Ramirez, 49, is an AT&T operations manager and former University of Michigan football player. Along with his wife, Kim, he founded Chickpea and Bean, which offers plant-based lifestyle seminars and cooking classes.

The whole idea (for the challenge) is to try and get people to think a little bit differently about how we eat, Ramirez said.

The cost is $50, which also includes pre- and post-challenge blood testing for cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose. Blood testing begins April 29, and the 21-day challenge startsMay 1.

The campaign includes meetings on Wednesdays and Saturdays that will offer food demonstrations, samplings and lectures from renowned health professionals, including Dr. Joel Kahn, who also is an owner of Greenspace Caf in Ferndale, along with food demonstrations and samplings.

Along with the lectures, the challenge includesan iOS app or e-mail with all the foods, recipes, and nutritional values of the food during the challenge.

And because eating out can be daunting, a dozen area restaurants have developed plant-based menu items for the event.

For nearly a decade, Ramirez suffered from Type 2 diabetes, as did many of his eight siblings. Ramirez controlled his diabetes, a disease that affects millions, by taking insulin shots along with two oral medications. Ramirez also took medication for high cholesterol and blood pressure.

His eureka moment to do something about his condition came after watching the film "Forks Over Knives," which looks at how adopting a plant-based diet and avoiding processed foods can control or possibly reverse certain diseases. He also read Dr. Neal Barnard's "Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs."

Its helped me reverse all the chronic illnesses I had, Ramirez said.

Thechallenge cameabout through Ramirez's relationship with Willow Pond Farm, where Chickpea and Bean have hosted Farm to Table seminars, and TheMitt.tv.

Ruth Heidebreicht, owner and director of the nonprofit station thatprovides coverage of community events and government meetings, took the 21-day challenge, along with her staff.

Heidebreicht said shefelt like a million bucks afterward.

"One gal on our team lost 28 pounds and improved her blood pressure and cholesterol," Heidebreicht said.

Maljak, along with her daughter, have been following a plant-based diet. "We met Marc and he talked about reversing his diabetes," Maljak said. "I listened to hisstory and soon after I did my own journey."

Since then, she's dropped 44 pounds and is on what she describes as "lighter medication."

Admission to the optional film screening today of "Eating You Alive, is $10 per person.

Register for the challenge here.

Contact Susan Selasky at 313-222-6872 or sselasky@freepress.com. Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter.

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Dear Doctor: Do I really need to take a multivitamin? My sisters are convinced that you cant get all the nutrients that you need without one, but it seems to me that as long youre eating right, youre covered.

Dear Reader: Multivitamins are the most widely used supplements in the United States. It is estimated that between one-third and one-half of all Americans take a multivitamin each day. As a result, your question is one that comes up often in our practices. And while we cant offer specific advice, we can share and explain the information we give to our patients.

The short answer is that for most patients, we believe that if youre eating a balanced diet, one that includes whole grains, a variety of vegetables and fruits, adequate lean protein and dairy products, there is no need for a multivitamin. However, when a patients diet isnt ideal, then a multivitamin can offer insurance for the deficient vitamins and/or minerals.

Of course, there are exceptions. Pregnant women and women who are trying to become pregnant need at least 400 micrograms of folate per day, a B vitamin that helps to prevent neural tube defects. For these women, a prenatal vitamin or a daily folic acid supplement is recommended. Nursing women have unique nutritional needs that may call for supplementation. Some elderly adults whose appetites have diminished and who therefore dont eat a balanced diet may benefit from adding a multivitamin.

Someone on a restricted diet, such as a vegan, typically needs a B12 supplement. A strict vegetarian may require additional zinc, iron or calcium. And for individuals with chronic conditions such as iron deficiency anemia, B12 deficiency or malabsorption, or a history of gastric bypass surgery, then supplemental vitamins and minerals are necessary to maintaining good health.

So what are vitamins, exactly? Theyre nutrients that we need in small quantities to maintain various metabolic functions that, when taken in total, add up to good health. Vitamins help the body to produce energy, ward off cell damage, facilitate in the absorption and utilization of minerals, and play varying roles in the regulation of cell and tissue growth.

Vitamins must be taken in food because the body either doesnt produce them in adequate quantities, or doesnt produce them at all. Vitamin D is a bit of an outlier. Its an essential nutrient that does not naturally appear in food in adequate quantities, but is produced when our skin is exposed to the ultraviolet B rays in sunlight. It is also available in fortified foods like milk, fish and mushrooms.

Take an honest look at your diet. If you find some nutritional holes, our advice is to adjust and improve your eating habits. If you do decide to make a multivitamin part of your daily regimen, keep in mind that it cannot take the place of a balanced and healthy diet. Not only do fruits, vegetables, whole grains and leafy greens contain vitamins, they also provide fiber, which is important to good health. Whole foods also contain trace nutrients and other useful compounds that no pill or supplement can re-create.

(Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health. Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and primary care physician at UCLA Health.)

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Carbs are an important energy source in our diets, but can having too many be bad for our health?

It depends on the type. In general, carbohydrates get a very bad reputation, Dr. Nuha El Sayed, a staff physician at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, told Fox News. Carbohydrates are not all the same, and theyre not all bad. And eating too many carbs wont, for instance, lead to diabetes, she said.

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Lauri Wright, a dietitian and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, told Fox News that generally speaking, about half of your daily calories ought to come from carbohydrates. Still, she noted, too many simple carbs like sugars and sweets can actually act as an inflammatory agent, causing damage to the linings of the arteries and affecting our heart health.

But given that carbs are an essential nutrient (they give us energy, after all), how can we incorporate them healthfully into our diet? Fox News spoke to Wright and El Sayed for their tips:

1. Reach for whole grains. All carbs are not created equally, Wright said. Reach for fruits, vegetables, and whole grains such as brown rice, she said, which are packed with nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

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2. Avoid simple sugars. Try to cut back on simple sugars like sodas, candies, and white breads, which often lack important nutrients and antioxidants that you can find in whole grains and fruits, Wright said. For example, try a whole grain cereal with berries for breakfast, rather than coffee and a donut, she suggested.

3. Watch the portions. Carbohydrates pack a lot of energy, so always watch your portions, Wright said. That means one cup of pasta versus a whole plate full, or sticking to one breadstick rather than three or four, she said.

4. Be careful about what you add to your carbs. Also be careful about the sauces and spreads you add to your carbs, which could pack a lot of calories, Wright said. For a bagel, try a tablespoon of peanut butter versus a whole smear of cream cheese, or for pasta, go for marinara sauce rather than Alfredo sauce, Wright recommended.

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5. Focus on fiber. If you eat more fiber-rich carbohydrates, like fruits and vegetables, youll feel full faster and avoid the surge in blood sugar that you get from simpler carbohydrates, El Sayed said.

6. Above all, strive for a balanced diet. In the end, its all about a balanced diet, El Sayed said. Its not about limiting one food or another. Because when you go for a balanced diet, youre unlikely to overdo it on one particular macronutrient or another.

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Removing amino acids serine and glycine from one's diet could slow the development of lymphoma and intestinal cancer, according to research from the University of Glasgow and Beatson Institute.

Scientists also found that the specialized diet "made some cancer cells more susceptible to chemicals called reactive oxygen species" when tested in mice.

Now, researchers want to set up clinical trials with cancer patients to test the safety and efficacy of the treatment.

"Our findings suggest that restricting specific amino acids through a controlled diet plan could be an additional part of treatment for some cancer patients in future, helping to make other treatments more effective," said Dr. Oliver Maddocks, a scientist at the University of Glasgow.

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy increase levels of glycine and serine in mice, so a diet restricting the two amino acids could make cancer treatments more effective.

"This is a really interesting look at how cutting off the supply of nutrients essential to cancer cell growth and division could help restrain tumors," said Dr. Emma Smith, science communication manager at the Beatson Institute. "The next steps are clinical trials in people to see if giving a specialized diet that lacks these amino acids is safe and helps slow tumor growth as seen in mice."

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MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee resident, Dina Mitchell, suffered second-degree burns Tuesday after she said her fitness tracker exploded while she was wearing it when reading a book.

According to Mitchell, she received the device as a birthday gift. She said it malfunctioned after wearing it for two weeks.

"The Fitbit itself is totally melted," Mitchell said.

"The bracelet melted, and I got pieces of plastic burned into my arm," she continued.

According to Mitchell, the pieces of plastic she referenced had to be picked out of her wound by a doctor. Mitchell said there was no indication anything was wrong with the device prior to the explosion, and Aurora Health Care's urgent care facility in Waukesha confirms Mitchell visited the center Wednesday, the day after she said she sustained the injury.

"This a product so many people use," Mitchell said.

"My nephew, their whole class gets these from their teachers, and they wear them," she continued.

The device, however, does come with a warning. The Fitbit website cautions consumers stating:

"The device contains electrical equipment that could cause injury if not handled properly." Mitchell said she was very careful when wearing the device, but that did not prevent something from going wrong.

"If they are exploding or if there's some type of malfunction with them... I mean, I'm going to have a scar from this probably, can you imagine what it would do to a child?" Mitchell questioned.

In a statement sent to the TODAY'S TMJ4 Newsroom, Fitbit said:

We are extremely alarmed about Ms. Mitchell's complaint regarding her Flex2 and we are investigating the issue. We are not aware of any other complaints of this nature. In fact, based on our extensive internal and independent safety testing, we do not believe it is possible for this to occur under normal use. The quality of our products and the health and safety of our customers are our top priorities. Fitbit products are designed and produced in accordance with strict standards to ensure the safety of our users.

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When buying a smartwatch, its important to consider how active you are and how active you want to be. At the low end would be someone who rarely if ever works out; at the other end are consumers like this weeks guest on Too Embarrassed to Ask, fitness wearables expert Ray Maker.

Maker is better known by his online pseudonym D.C. Rainmaker (an old Blogspot username that stuck). He reviews practically every fitness gadget on the market on his website, using his body as a test vehicle. And hes a serious athlete: Once, Maker got hit by a car mid-triathlon and finished the race with a broken femur.

I actually ran one of my fastest 10ks ever, but I couldnt walk the next day, he said.

For people who are looking for a serious fitness device, Maker recommended two of the latest watches from Garmin: The Fenix 5 or the Forerunner 935.

The maturity level is so high now and theyre not starting from scratch every time, Maker said. Theyre actually building upon their past products. A lot of products will do a whole reset every time. Like, the iPhone, when you go from version to version, youre not going backwards in time, while thats true for a lot of [wearables]: You go backwards for a few months and then you go forward.

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For less active consumers, Maker said theres little difference between Fitbit and Garmins relatively new line of lightweight activity-tracking wristbands. And for all activity levels, he acknowledged that Garmins software is a mixed bag.

Fitbits in a little easier spot, because theyre not trying to cater to two vastly different audiences, he said. Garmin is trying to cater to someone whos not even going to run at all, just going to walk and wear this activity tracker, at the same time as someone who is an Olympic athlete and a gold medalist who is trying to get very granular data.

But I think even with that in mind, Garmin can do a heck of a lot better job on the dashboard page of the app, to see that basic data, he added.

Maker said the Apple Watch is the best smartwatch period, but not the best for fitness. And across the board, he said the companies making wearable fitness devices could be doing way more with the vast amounts of data their hardware is collecting.

Right now, you may get your summary at the end of the day: Good job! you did more steps! or it tries to add some pseudo-big data twist on it like, This is more than most people of this gender, he said. Its like, Okay, great, but what does that actually tell me? I want a watch to tell me, at 4:00 as Im getting ready to go home, Hey, this day was pretty calm, lets up your run from this to this.

Have questions about fitness tech that we didnt get to in this episode? Tweet them to @Recode with the hashtag #TooEmbarrassed, or email them to TooEmbarrassed@recode.net.

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It might seem easy because NASCAR drivers are just sitting down, but racing is actually exceptionally strenuous.

During a race, drivers spend hours actively fighting the G-forces from 200-mile an hour speeds in 130- to 160-degree heat made worse in the summer and the South without traditional air conditioning while furiously focusing on their every move, knowing a tiny mistake could destroy their cars.

To survive these conditions nearly every weekend from February through November, drivers have to be in shape, particularly to help them during the back half of a race when they become physically and emotionally drained, 22-year Cup Series veteran Jeff Burton said.

It doesnt make you drive the car faster, said Burton, whos now an analyst for NASCAR on NBC. It allows you to drive the car faster for a longer period of time.

Ryan Newman (left) and Jimmie Johnson after their respective 2017 race wins. (Getty Images/USA TODAY Sports)

So if fitness plays such a crucial role in driver success, why are drivers like Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Newman who appear to physically be on opposite sides of the driver fitness spectrum two of the six winners in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series this season?

At NASCARs highest level, these drivers will always have the skillset to race a car. But remaining competitive is less about what they look like or how much they weigh and more reliant on endurance.

In Ryan Newmans case, hes probably a very strong person, and he doesnt train the same way that Jimmie Johnson trains, Burton explained. But at the same time, hes not sitting on the couch eating potato chips.

Although NASCAR weighs drivers at the beginning of the season and at the midway point, those numbers are not made public.

When hes not on the race track, 41-year-old Johnson who drives the No. 48 Chevrolet cross trains and is incredibly active, so meeting the team workout quota for Hendrick Motorsports is relatively easy. He skis with his family, enjoys 10-mile runs and 30-mile bike rides with teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Matt Kenseth, among others. He also does triathlons.

Johnson told Mens Fitness:

Theres a lot of jump rope between weight sets; sprints; running; and stuff where were elevating my heart rate and trying to teach my body to recover, he said. The mindset being that Ill have more energy and perform better at my job.

Alternatively, Newman who pilots the No. 31 Chevrolet is not required to meet workout requirements. But every day hes home in North Carolina, the 39-year-oldexercises by working on his 208-acre farm, according to his team, Richard Childress Racing.

He told The Virginian-Pilot in 2010 he doesnt actually see it as work.

Via The Virginian-Pilot:

They ask me if I work out because they say I look big and buff, but I dont. I do my things every day that are totally non-gym oriented. Whens the last time you dug a hole for a fencepost by hand with a post-hole digger? Most people dont do that. They dont see that as a workout.

Despite the obviously different lifestyles and regimens, the veteran drivers are nearly the same in the Cup Series driver standings. After winning the OReilly Auto Parts 500 on almost two weeks ago, Johnson jumped to No. 11 with 190 points. Newman who won the Camping World 500 in March is No. 13 with 163 points.

In Ryans case, he does not have the same body structure (as Jimmie Johnson) nor does Tony Stewart or many of the other drivers but theyre strong, Burton said. They have strength, and they have conditioned themselves to be able to do what theyre required to do.

And although Ryan Newman doesnt look like a physical specimen theres a lot of different body structures on a basketball court he has conditioned himself to do the things he needs to be able to do and do it effectively.

Still, Burton acknowledged the odds are more in a drivers favor if he or she is more physically fit when adverse conditions materialize like if there are higher than normal temperatures, the car isnt driving well or the driver is sick.

Ryan Newman (31) leads Jimmie Johnson (48) during the Folds Of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway (Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR rules dictate the minimum weight of the car without the driver must be 3,325 pounds although that can vary depending on the weight of the driver but teams look for every advantage and still measure car parts on a gram scale.

So being physically fit behind the wheel can also eliminate unnecessary weight holding the car back, Burton added.

It isnt that you have to be a physical specimen to do this job, Burton said. Its how long can you do it and at what percent can you give it? Thats what being in shape is all about.

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An aerial fitness center is opening just off of Elmwood Avenue (School 56 Project). UP! Aerial Fitness is the sister school to Aerial Arts of Rochester, saysJennifer Dovidio. It is a partnership between the owners of Aerial Arts Of Rochester, myself and William Dovidio, along with Dr. Joanne Wu and Kimberly Eichorn. Joanne is long time yogi and holistic health coach and Kimberly is an award winning aerialist and special education teacher. Together we have been searching for a Buffalo location for almost 2 years and finally found the right space inside historic school #56 in the Elmwood Village.

This is great news, because this aerial yoga, trapeze, and bungee dance scene (silks, hoops and hammocks) has been growing in Buffalo dramatically. Its a trend that is wholesome and healthy, and one that attracts young people who are looking to stay in shape, develop a skill set, meditate, meet others, while doing something that is a bit out of the ordinary.

UP! Aerial Fitness opens its doors May 1st in the repurposed #56 schools gymnasium, located at 722 West Delavan Avenue.

The fitness facility will offer a variety of circus arts inspired apparatuses, addedJennifer. The classes are formatted to build skills from the ground up, allowing all ages and fitness levels to participate. Some unique offerings that are new to Buffalo would be Bungee Dance, Flybarre Trapeze and Aerial Pole.We also have a cirque performance troupe that provides aerial entertainment and has performed locally at the Seneca Niagara Casino, Lafayette Hotel and the Lockport Circus. In addition, we have a lot of fun options for families where kids can celebrate with a superhero training party or adults can experience an Aerial Adventure.

The best thing about these sorts of alternative workouts is that they are open to everyone, all skill levels, ages, etc. Theres also something about experiencing thefreeness of flight that rallies people around these activities. This is a family friendly environment, taught be practiced and certified instructors.

Our clients dont realize they are getting a great workout until class is over because they are having so much fun, says co-owner Kim Eichorn.

If youve been looking to increase your strength and flexibility, while relieving stress and gaining confidence, this place is for you! Aside from introductory workshops on Saturday mornings, and regular classes running throughout the week,UP! Aerial fitness is also perfect for birthday parties,bachelorette parties, kids camps, etc. They even have a professional cirque troupe (The UP! State Cirque Troupe) that can performat off-site locations for events.

Come join the free flying celebration (Grand Opening) onMay 7th from 11am 3pm. The event will feature free fitness workshops, raffles, refreshments and a cirque performance!

Grand Opening of UP! Aerial Fitness

Sunday, May 7, 2017

11am 3pm

722 W. Delavan Avenue Buffalo NY 14222 |(716) 427-2107, or email upfitnessbuffalo@gmail.com

http://www.upaerialfitness.com

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Newell Nussbaumer is 'queenseyes' - Eyes of the Queen City and Founder of Buffalo Rising. Co-founder Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts. Co-founder Powder Keg Festival that built the world's largest ice maze (Guinness Book of World Records). Instigator behind Emerald Beach at the Erie Basin Marina. Co-created Flurrious! winter festival. Co-creator of Rusty Chain Beer. Instigator behind Saturday Artisan Market (SAM) at Canalside. Founder of The Peddler retro and vintage market. Instigator behind Liberty Hound @ Canalside. Throws The Witches Ball at The Hotel @ The Lafayette, and the Madd Tiki Winter Luau. Other projects: Navigetter.

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