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By Samantha Young

SACRAMENTO, Calif. The wife of a Northern California congressman died late last year after ingesting a plant that is generally considered safe and is used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, including diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol, KHN has learned.

Lori McClintock, the wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, died from dehydration due to gastroenteritis an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that was caused by adverse effects of white mulberry leaf ingestion, according to a report from the Sacramento County coroner that is dated March 10 but was not immediately released to the public. KHN obtained that report in addition to the autopsy report and an amended death certificate containing an updated cause of death in July.

The coroners office ruled her death an accident. The original death certificate, dated Dec. 20, 2021, listed the cause of death as pending.

Tom McClintock, a Republican who represents a district that spans multiple counties in northern and central California, found his 61-year-old wife unresponsive at their Elk Grove, California, home on Dec. 15, 2021, according to the coroners report. He had just returned from Washington, D.C., after voting in Congress the night before.

Its unclear from the autopsy report whether Lori McClintock took a dietary supplement containing white mulberry leaf, ate fresh or dried leaves, or drank them in a tea, but a partially intact white mulberry leaf was found in her stomach, according to the report.

McClintocks death underscores the risks of the vast, booming market of dietary supplements and herbal remedies, which have grown into a $54 billion industry in the United States one that both lawmakers and health care experts say needs more government scrutiny.

Many people assume if that product is sold in the United States of America, somebody has inspected it, and it must be safe. Unfortunately, thats not always true, U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) said on the Senate floor this spring when he introduced legislation to strengthen oversight of dietary supplements.

Daniel Fabricant, CEO and president of the Natural Products Association, which represents the dietary supplements industry, questioned whether McClintocks death was related to a supplement.

Its completely speculative. Theres a science to this. Its not just what a coroner feels, said Fabricant, who oversaw dietary supplements at the FDA during the Obama administration. People unfortunately pass from dehydration every day, and theres a lot of different reasons and a lot of different causes.

Fabricant said it would have been ideal had the coroner or the family reported her death to the FDA so the agency could have launched an investigation.

Such reports are voluntary, and its not clear whether anyone reported her death to the agency. FDA spokesperson Courtney Rhodes said the agency does not discuss possible or ongoing investigations.

The FDA, Fabricant added, has a system in place to investigate deaths that might be linked to a supplement or drug. Its casework, he said. Its good, old-fashioned police work that needs to be done.

Tom McClintock has remained mostly silent about his wifes death since he released a statement on Dec. 19, 2021, announcing it and gave a tribute to her at her Jan. 4 funeral. Until now, the cause of death had not been reported.

Tom McClintock, contacted multiple times by phone and email Wednesday, was not immediately available for comment.

At his wifes funeral, McClintock told mourners that she was fine when he spoke with her the day before he returned. She had told a friend that she was on a roll at a new job she loved in a Sacramento real estate office, he said, and she was carefully dieting.

She just joined a gym, he said. At home, she was counting down the days to Christmas, wrapping all the gifts and making all the plans to make it the best family Christmas ever, and it would have been.

According to the coroners report, however, the day before her death, she had complaints of an upset stomach.

Sacramento County spokesperson Kim Nava said via email Wednesday that the law prohibits the coroners office from discussing many details of specific cases. As part of any death investigation, the office attempts to locate and review medical records and speak to family/witnesses to establish events leading up to and surrounding a death, she said.

If any medications or supplements are found at the scene or if pertinent information is in the persons medical records, those are passed along to the pathologist to help establish cause of death, Nava said.

Any information the office obtains from medical records cant be disseminated to a third party except by court order, she said.

The leaves and fruit of the white mulberry tree, which is native to China, have been used for centuries in traditional medicine. Academic studies over the past decade have found that the extract from its leaves can lower blood sugar levels and help with weight loss. People take it in capsule or pill form, as an extract or powder. They can also brew the leaves as an herbal tea.

Lori McClintocks reaction seems unusual. No deaths from the white mulberry plant have been reported to poison control officials in the past 10 years, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

Since 2012, 148 cases of white mulberry plant ingestion were voluntarily reported to poison control officials nationally, most involving accidental ingestion by children 12 and under, said Kaitlyn Brown, clinical managing director for the association. Only one case required medical follow-up, she said.

While poison control centers track exposures to the white mulberry plant, the FDA oversees dietary supplements, such as products that contain white mulberry leaf extract. Since 2004, two cases of people sickened by mulberry supplements have been reported to the FDA, according to its database that tracks adverse events. It relies heavily on voluntary reports from health care professionals and consumers. At least one of those cases led to hospitalization.

White mulberry leaf can have side effects, including nausea and diarrhea, according to research. Independent lab tests ordered by the coroners office showed McClintocks body had elevated levels of nitrogen, sodium, and creatinine all signs of dehydration, according to three pathologists who reviewed the coroners documents, which KHN redacted to remove McClintocks name.

White mulberry leaves do tend to cause dehydration, and part of the uses for that can be to help someone lose weight, mostly through fluid loss, which in this case was just kind of excessive, said Dr. DMichelle DuPre, a retired forensic pathologist and a former medical examiner in South Carolina who reviewed the documents.

Dietary supplements, which include a broad range of vitamins, herbs, and minerals, are regulated by the FDA. However, they are classified as food and dont undergo the rigorous scientific and safety testing the government requires of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines.

Lawmakers arent proposing to put supplements into the same category as pharmaceuticals, but some say they are alarmed that neither the FDA nor the industry knows how many dietary supplements are out there making it almost impossible for the government to oversee them and punish bad actors.

The FDA estimates 40,000 to 80,000 supplement products are on the market in the U.S., and industry surveys estimate 80% of Americans use them.

Legislation by Durbin and U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) would require manufacturers to register with the FDA and provide a public list of ingredients in their products, two provisions that are backed by the Council for Responsible Nutrition, another industry group that represents supplement makers.

But the council is lobbying against a provision that would require supplement makers to provide consumers with the ingredient amounts or the blend in their products, something they say is akin to giving a recipe to competitors. Thats proprietary information only government regulators should have access to, said Megan Olsen, the groups senior vice president and general counsel.

Olsen explained that supplement manufacturers are regulated just like other food companies and are subject to strict labeling requirements and inspections by the FDA. They also must inform the agency about any adverse effects reported by consumers or doctors.

Companies are testing products throughout the process, are reviewing how theyre being manufactured and whats going into them, Olsen said. All of that is overseen and dictated by FDA regulation.

The dietary supplement provisions were rolled into a larger Senate health committee bill that reauthorizes FDA programs, and senators are currently in negotiations with the House of Representatives. The Natural Products Association opposes all of the dietary supplement provisions.

Because dietary pills, teas, and other supplements are regulated as food products, manufacturers cant advertise them as treatments or cures for health issues. But they can make claims about how the supplements affect the body. So someone who wants to lose weight or get their diabetes under control might reach for a bottle of white mulberry leaf extract because some supplement makers advertise it as a natural remedy that can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss.

Those kinds of claims are appealing to Americans and have been especially potent during the pandemic, as people sought to boost their immune systems and fend off covid-19, said Debbie Petitpain, a registered dietician nutritionist and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

But dietary supplements can be dangerous and dont affect everyone the same way. Mixing supplements and prescription medicines can compound the problem, according to the FDA.

I think a lot of people are thinking, Oh, its a plant. Or, Oh, its just a vitamin. Certainly, that means that its not going to hurt me, Petitpain said. But theres always a risk for taking anything.

Its not clear why Lori McClintock was taking white mulberry leaf. Friends and family who gathered for her funeral described a vibrant, happy woman who loved her family and her work and already had wrapped Christmas presents under the tree in mid-December. She was planning to buy a recreational vehicle with her husband in retirement.

We grieve the loss because of all the things she was looking forward to doing and all the years yet ahead, Tom McClintock told mourners. And we grieve for something else, because weve all lost a genuinely good person in our lives.

This story was produced by KHN, which publishes California Healthline, an editorially independent service of the California Health Care Foundation.

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Breakfast can hands down be the most important meal you eat every day. The meal sets the tone for the rest of your day and can provide you with a way to eat healthy foods first thing in the morning. However, because breakfast is so important to the rest of your day, it can also derail your health goals depending on what type of breakfast you eat.

If you want to lose or manage your current weight, breakfast can be a helpful way to get the necessary nutrients in order to help you meet your goals. To learn more, we talked with Courtney D'Angelo, MS, RD, author at Go Wellness, about specific breakfast habits that are helpful for your waistline.

Oftentimes people will be trying to lose weight without focusing on how much protein they're getting in their day, but protein is one of the most important nutrients for your weight loss goals.

"Protein is essential for building muscle and reducing fat, and it's one of my main recommendations for anyone who's trying to lose weight, especially around the waistline," says D'Angelo. "Consuming enough protein has shown to help you feel full longer, which is vitally important if you have a habit of snacking on more sweets or unhealthy snacks after breakfast."

If you're looking to add more protein to your breakfast, you could try foods like eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or black beans, "or you could make a bowl of oatmeal and add in a scoop of your favorite whey protein," says D'Angelo.

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Many of the most beloved breakfast items come packed with added sugar, but this can, unfortunately, have a negative impact on our health goals if consumed on a regular basis. Because of this, D'Angelo suggests limiting your consumption whenever you can.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

"People use sugar from their morning cup of coffee to eating pastries, donuts, or cereal as a breakfast meal, and too much sugar will make you want to consume more sugar throughout the day," says D' Angelo. "These sugary sweets, snacks, foods, or drinks also carry more empty calories, which can lead to weight gain, and a chance to develop type 2 diabetes."

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, it is suggested that adults consume no more than 50 grams of sugar daily, but ideally no more than 25 grams. If you can, maybe switch out a pastry for a slice of whole grain toast and your favorite nut butter.

"I have a glass of water when I wake up and one with breakfast because water keeps you hydrated, which in turn provides more energy and the body will function more effectively," says D'Angelo. "The benefits can be even greater for some people who replace a sugary beverage with water because they are automatically cutting back on sugar and calories."

Drinking water before breakfast has been found to help reduce appetite, and one study found that water may help improve metabolism. It's also important to drink enough water not just at breakfast, but throughout the day to help keep your digestion moving.

"If you eat toast for breakfast, you may want to stay away from white bread and switch to whole wheat bread," says D'Angelo. "Evidence has shown that eating whole grains can decrease the calories retained in your body and increase your metabolism at the same time."

Whole grains, which include wheat, barley, oats, and rice, also contain much higher levels of fiber than white bread since they haven't been as heavily processed. Fiber can help digestion and keep you feeling full and more satisfied for longer periods of time.

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(Good Things Utah) There are many weight loss solutions on the market that claim to be fast-acting. But these methods as many of us have learned the hard way are oftentimes unhealthy and ineffective. Taking a more wholesome approach to overall wellness, Rising Health Specialty Clinic based in Salt Lake City believes in treating the root cause of a patients illness rather than just treating the symptoms. The practice also depends less on medications and more on functional steps to improve a patients diet and lifestyle.

A new treatment offered by Rising Health Specialty Clinic uses Semaglutide (semi-glute-ide) to help patients achieve their weight loss goals.

Semaglutide a medicine originally made for type 2 diabetes comes as a once-per-week injection that suppresses appetite and improves ones ability to lose weight. It works by increasing insulin production and lowering glucagon secretion, therefore affecting areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake.

Some women still struggle with losing weight, says Anne Bowden, Advanced Nurse Practitioner with Rising Health Specialty Clinic. Semaglutide is really close to being almost a guarantee for weight loss and I dont use that very commonly.

This method has proven results, with studies showing it helped patients lose up to 15% of their body weight. Patients work collaboratively with Health Coach Sinead Urwin and board-certified obesity specialist, Dr. Girish Kalva, as part of their weight loss membership. These highly-trained experts provide patients with a step-by-step plan to jumpstart their well-being.

According to Sinead Urwin with Rising Health: People gain weight for all sorts of different reasons. So weight loss is a very individual process for everybody. Well talk through their day in terms of changing meals, and looking at other factors like sleep, exercise, and stress management everything that the body needs to sustain weight loss for the long term.

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If you know anything about healthy eating, you've probably heard that the benefits of Mediterranean-style eating are as clear as the crystal sea at a Greek island getaway.

But for someone just testing the waters of heart-healthy eating, the specifics of such a diet can get a little murky. That's because its definition can vary.

Mediterranean-style eating is not necessarily about eating so many servings of a particular food at each meal, said Catherine M. Champagne, professor of nutritional epidemiology and dietary assessment and nutrition counseling at Louisiana State University's Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge. "It's more of a pattern."

In general, that pattern includes:

Fresh fruits and vegetables.

Nuts, beans and whole grains.

Olive oil as the principal source of fats, as opposed to butter or margarine.

Fish and other seafood.

Limiting consumption of red and processed meat, sugary sweets, processed foods and some dairy.

It's an eating pattern rooted in the traditional habits of people in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea, where rates of heart disease tend to be lower and life expectancies after age 45 have been among the highest in the world.

The details of what makes a Mediterranean diet can shift from country to country, Champagne said. But repeated studies have linked it to lower cardiovascular risk. One study, published in 2018 in JAMA Network Open, found that among nearly 26,000 U.S. women followed for up to 12 years, adherence to such a diet was associated with a one-quarter lower risk of any of four cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke.

Mediterranean-style eating was incorporated into the recent update of an American Heart Association tool for evaluating heart health. The tool, Life's Essential 8, produces a score based on eight easily measured assessments: diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep health, body weight, blood lipids (cholesterol and other fats), blood glucose and blood pressure. easily measured assessments: diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep health, body weight, blood lipids (cholesterol and other fats), blood glucose and blood pressure.

The experts behind Life's Essential 8 supported both Mediterranean-style eating patterns and DASH, or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, which have many similar components. In individuals, Life's Essential 8 rates diet based on a screening tool for what's called the Mediterranean Eating Pattern for Americans.

Christy Tangney, a professor of clinical nutrition and preventive medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, helped create that 16-question screening tool.

One of the hallmarks of Mediterranean-style eating is its flexibility, she said. Research done in Spain on Mediterranean eating, for example, includes sofrito, a sauce made of olive oil and vegetables commonly eaten there. Tangney's "Americanized" screener leaves sofrito out, because it's rarely seen in U.S. diets, but adds berries.

Mediterranean-style eating works, Champagne said, in part because of how it affects cholesterol in the bloodstream. The Mediterranean diet lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol, and research suggests it either doesn't affect "good" HDL or slightly increases it, she said.

The bottom line, Champagne said, is simply: "We've seen lots of heart health benefits with a Mediterranean diet."

That does not mean it's perfect. People trying to lose weight will still need to cut back on calories. And Tangney said it can be a challenge for Americans to embrace whole grains, walk away from processed foods and ease up on dairy products such as cheese.

Also, access to the fresh fruits, vegetables and other foods in a Mediterranean eating pattern can be a challenge for people with low incomes, said Dr. Annabelle Santos Volgman, a professor of medicine at Rush University Medical Center and medical director of the Rush Heart Center for Women.

Understanding the role of wine can also be tricky. Moderate wine drinking one to two drinks a day has been considered part of the diet. But Volgman, who worked with Tangney to develop the screening tool, said the possible benefits from wine are outweighed by the potential harms. Federal guidelines recommend that people who don't drink alcohol should not start, and for those who do drink, less is better for health.

Such caveats aside, adopting aspects of Mediterranean eating can be easy.

Embracing extra virgin olive oil for cooking or in salad dressings is one place to start, Tangney said. Eat leafy greens daily. "When you look at your plate, the largest part of your plate should be vegetables," she said.

For protein, a Mediterranean eating plan would have you cut back on red meat, so try fatty fish such as anchovies, salmon, mackerel, tuna or sardines once or twice a week. Beans are also a good protein source; Tangney suggests having them three times a week. Eat nuts or fresh fruit instead of sweets for dessert.

Champagne said breakfast could include an olive oil spread on whole-wheat toast, and possibly an egg. A dinner of salmon with pilaf and a large portion of stir-fried vegetables could work, she said. Pastas should be whole grain. And people who don't enjoy lots of olive oil can find healthy fats in nuts or avocados instead.

Diet isn't the only part of Mediterranean living that's important for heart health. The eating pattern is historically associated with lifestyles that include exercise and social activity.

But the flexibility that makes Mediterranean-style eating hard to define can make it easy to embrace.

"People love choice," Tangney said. "Nobody wants to be dictated to."

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The internetwent into a frenzy when KimKardashianrecently admitted to losing 16 pounds inonly 3 weeks for the Met Gala. Was she promoting unhealthy eatinghabits, or is this normal? No, this is not normal, and othersagree. Celebrities are put under intense scrutiny for their weight,but here are some that said No thanks! to losing weight for arole or runway!

1. FlorencePugh

Pugh toldThe Sunday Times StyleMagazine that was she was instructed to lose weight for atelevision show. I was a baby and I thought that was Hollywood.And I thought, okay, this is how it works here and then I feltstupid because I thought, well, of course, how could I come to L.A.and not have expected to have my weight discussed in a meeting?Instead of losing the weight, she posts videos of her singing andcooking on her Instagram Stories. Cooking with Flo has become a fanfavorite.

2. Aidy Bryant

Despite herincredible success on the legendary "Saturday Night Live", Bryant described to AdWeekly how shewas only offered offensive and mediocre jokes. There was onewhereand I dont think it has ever seen the light of daya man wasin a prison and the other guys in the prison were like, Youve gotto get an ugly girl to be your prison wife and shell come andbring you food and have sex with you! And then they were like,And that would be you. Instead of accepting these offensiveoffers, or shedding pounds in order to be more "acceptable", shestayed true to who she is and started to write for herself. Shedecided the only change she needed was the right kinds of roles,and her popular Hulu series "Shrill" followed.

3. Gigi Hadid

Before GigiHadid was labeled one of the biggest supermodels in the world, shewas just a regular high school student. While in high school, Hadidplayed volleyball and still had a volleyball body once shegraduated. Once she was out of school, she struggled to bookmodeling jobs because of her athletic built. She toldi-D, It was a body thatI loved. I knew how hard I worked to have those muscles, to becurved in those places. In 2015, designer Jean PaulGaultier was the first person to put her on therunway.

4. LiliReinhart

Reinhart hasbeen transparent with her fans about the body image issues that shedeals with on the daily basis. I want other young women to see mybody on TV and feel comfort in the fact that Im not a size 0. AndIm not a perfect hourglass shapeThis industry struggles with anaccurate representation of female and male bodies. So I commend thewomen who have helped our industry take a step in the right andauthentic direction. Reinhart has also voiced her opinions aboutKim Kardashian losing an excessive amount of weight in a shorttime. To walk on a red carpet and do an interview where you sayhow starving you are because you havent eaten carbs in the lastmonth all to fit in a f*cking dress? So wrong.

5. Kirsten Dunst

Dunst wastold by director Sofia Coppola to lose weight forthe drama film The Beguiled. Dunst refused, and thedirector was understanding. In 2017, Dunst spoke to Variety about this issue.Its so much harder when youre 35 and hate working out Imeating fried chicken and McDonalds before work. So Im like, Wehave no options! Im sorry I cant lose weight for thisrole.

6. RosieHuntington-Whiteley

In the earlystages of her modeling career, Rosie was told that she had to getin better shape and lose weight. Im quite stubborn, so I didnt.

7. Alex Newell

"Glee" starAlex Newell auditioned for the lead role in Kinky Boots and the director stated that Newells weight would inhibit themfrom playing the role. Newell toldStylecaster, I waslike, 'This is a show where theyre encouraging you to be who youwant to be. Dont let them tell you who you should be. Theyliterally looked me in the face and told me I was too big to play arole. Theres no limitation. My weight does not prescribe what Icannot do."

8. Ashley Graham

At only 15years old, Ashley Graham was scouted in a mall and was instantlytold to lose weight. However, this modeling agent was only thebeginning. Graham voiced her opinion to the LasVegas Review-Journal by stating, The really hard moment waswhen my dad said, 'Honey, if an agent is telling you to loseweight, then maybe you should lose weight.'" Despite the commentsabout her weight, she became the first curvy model on the cover of Sports Illustrateds Swimsuit Edition.

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Metabolism is a process responsible for converting food into energy. During the process, the calories present in food mix with oxygen to release the energy your body required. If you've ever heard that some people put on weight faster than others, then this is the reason behind it

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When you try to lose weight, you hear a lot about the need for a fast metabolism to make the fitness goal achievable. But what exactly is metabolism?

It is a process in which, what you eat or drink, is converted into energy by your body. During the process, the calories present in consumed items mix with oxygen to release the required energy. Your metabolism depends on various factors, like your bodys size, sex, and age. For example, people with a bigger body build and weight burn more calories than the rest. Also, as you start ageing, your metabolism begins to slow down. This article will clear the mist around the subject and break down the phenomenon for you.

Metabolism is boosted by protein

When you are trying to build muscles or lose weight, you should consume more protein. Protein, compared to other macros Fats and Carbohydrates, has a more thermic effect. This the body has to burn more energy to process foods high in protein. In addition to this, protein is highly satiating, making you feel full soon and for long, helping you stick to a diet.

Your sleep cycle influences your metabolism rate

The process of metabolism takes place all the time, even when you are sleeping. The endocrine system is responsible for managing metabolism. And lack of sleep has a very negative effect on the Endocrine system. So, you should take proper sleep if you want to lose weight.

There are foods that can increase metabolism

Coffee, eggs, and green poultry are some of the foods which can boost the metabolism rate.

Cold water boosts metabolism

Our body burns more calories to process cold water, and hence, consuming it increases your metabolism rate.

Exercising increases metabolism

Engaging in physical activities helps you in burning more calories. You will need to take out some time out of your busy schedule for exercising.

Skipping meals is a bad idea

Contrary to the popular belief, you should refrain from skipping meals if you want to lose weight. Remember, you need to consume fewer calories, not food. If you engage in skipping meals, then you will miss the nutrients your body needs. And this may eventually lead to the improper functioning of your metabolism system.

You burn most of your calories when you are resting

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More muscles mean a higher metabolism rate

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Vitamin D increases metabolism

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It helps improve satiety, enhance weight loss, and reduce belly fat.

Losing weight is not an easy task. It needs a lot of hard work, motivation, and control. But if you want to lose weight fast, you need to check your breakfast routine. You should look for good options and include more than one item in your breakfast.

One of the reasons behind this is that two things have different types of nutrition that work together. You do not feel hungry for a long time and this helps a lot in the weight loss process. So today, we are going to share some breakfast combos that can help you reduce weight.

Salmon and Avocado: Avocados contain healthy fat and are rich in fibre. It helps improve satiety, enhance weight loss, and reduce belly fat. Avocado contains 25 per cent of the daily requirement of fibre, so its consumption helps keep the stomach full for a long time. This also helps in the process of weight loss. If it is taken with protein-rich salmon, it is highly beneficial.

Peanut Butter and Oats: We all know that oats help a lot in losing weight. So if you eat oats for breakfast, try to add one spoon of peanut butter to it. This combo is nutritious and also enhances the taste. Having this together helps keep the digestion healthy. This combo also keeps the stomach full for a very long time. Oats are rich in fibre and by adding peanut butter to them, you are adding protein and healthy fats to your meal.

Yoghurt and Berries: This breakfast combo is as delicious and nutritious as it sounds. We all know yoghurt is one of the best things when it comes to weight loss. It helps you feel full for a long time. This dairy product could naturally lead you to eat fewer calories throughout the day.

On the other hand, berries are rich in antioxidants associated with weight control and lower body weight. So include this delicious and nutritious combo in your breakfast routine in the morning.

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When it comes to the brown rice versus white rice debate, brown rice usually gets the win as the healthier grain. Brown rice is a grain full of helpful nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Not only that, but this grain can also help aid in weight loss management by keeping you more full during meals thanks to its fiber. With benefits like this, it seems like it's a good choice to start incorporating brown rice into your diet.

Although brown rice has some great benefits, continuously eating it plain sounds like a boring and tiring way to do so. Although the grain may taste good on its own, you can still mix it up into delicious and healthy recipes. Now, you'll enjoy a satisfying meal in many different ways, with the benefit of helping to lose weight. If you're not a chef in the kitchen and don't know what to make, we've got you covered. We spoke with The Nutrition Twins, Lyssie Lakatos, RDN, CDN, CFT, and Tammy Lakatos Shames, RDN, CDN, CFT, authors of The Nutrition Twins' Veggie Cure, to give you some healthy and tasty brown rice recipes for weight loss to incorporate into your weekly meals.

"If you feel like you can't lose weight eating carbs, this recipe is for you," says The Nutrition Twins.

This faux fried rice has less than half of the calories of many other fried rice dishes, coming in at only 126 calories per cup (versus the nearly 300-plus calories per cup in most fried rice dishes).

"This lightened-up carb is the perfect side to team up with your protein and veggies, or even to serve as a bed for them," says The Nutrition Twins. "It's packed with extra blood sugar-stabilizing fiber from the brown rice and veggies, (and even includes some protein). This will help prevent a quick rush of insulin that shuts down fat burning, and that makes many carb options the villain."

Furthermore, nutrient-loaded ingredients like ginger, kale, asparagus, and broccoli are packed into this recipe. Because of this, the Nutrition Twins suggest you'll get fewer calories per bite.

These ingredients "thin out" the calories and add potent antioxidants that boost immunity and fight inflammation, which, according to The Nutrition Twins, is a big deal.

"Chronic inflammation is linked to weight gain as well as more difficulty losing weight," they say.

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This southern dish is good for the souland for weight loss!

This jambalaya is packed with two lean sources of filling protein: chicken breast and shrimp. It's also stuffed with fiber-rich, low-calorie vegetables like celery, peppers, tomatoes, and onions. Then you've got the satisfying whole grain brown rice, making for a jam-packed, nutrient-dense meal.

"This protein and veggie-packed Jambalaya has all the makings for a healthy, satisfying weight loss meal," says The Nutrition Twins. "To really step it up a notch, only use half or a quarter of the sausage," The Nutrition Twins suggest.

And although this particular recipe calls for white rice, The Nutrition Twins say be sure to use brown rice instead, since it's a "wholesome whole grain" with nutrients and fiber that research shows have beneficial effects on both abdominal fat and metabolic factors like insulin resistance and cholesterol. Meanwhile, fiber and many nutrients have been stripped out of the white rice.

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"This healthy and delicious Chinese take-out-inspired meal has all the flavor of a restaurant meal, but unlike most Chinese take-out, it takes it easy on the waistline," says The Nutrition Twins.

This dish slashes the calories by more than half. The calories for a serving are about 300 calories, while most take-out dishes had about 600 calories or more.

Furthermore, making this recipe is super easy, meaning it can become your go-to, busy weeknight dinner.

"With the satisfying combination of protein and fiber (17 grams and 6 grams, respectively), that stabilizes blood sugar, you'll skirt energy dips and the subsequent sugar cravings and overeating," says The Nutrition Twins. "Like all cruciferous vegetables, broccoli contains sulforaphane, which research shows can help lead to weight loss, decreased food intake, and improved blood sugar levels."

Also, according to The Nutrition Twins, garlic's organic compound, diallyl disulfide, helps to fight the chronic inflammation in the body that makes it harder to lose weight and easier to gain weight.

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This other fried rice recipe is great for portion control. Muffin cups portion out the fried rice. Because of this, The Nutrition Twins suggest it will automatically keep the calories low.

Moreso, according to The Nutrition Twins, the eggs in the dish are a great source of choline.

"Researchers have found that choline shuts off the genes that are responsible for visceral fat gain," says The Nutrition Twins. "Research has also found that including eggs at meals is more satisfying than carbohydrate-based meals alone and can reduce subsequent meal intake."

If you don't feel like eating them for dinner, enjoy them any time of day. And yes, that means breakfast too!

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If you want a super-fast and easy weeknight dinner that's also packed with flavor, look no further.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

"Even if you're tired, skip the calorie-laden take-out meal, since you can whip this up in the time it will take to deliver your meal," says The Nutrition Twins. "Simply toss everything in a sheet pan and in less than 15 minutes, a healthy, low-calorie, satisfying dinner is served!"

In research published in the Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome, protein-rich foods, such as salmon, have been shown to help increase satiety and reduce food intake.

"Salmon also provides omega-3 fats, which are known for helping to lower chronic inflammation that's associated with weight gain and obesity," say The Nutrition Twins.

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When it comes to using brown rice instead of white rice in these recipes, you'll be taking advantage of all the weight loss opportunities that brown rice may provide. And, thanks to the addition of this grain, these recipes are not only even more nutritious but are also delicious. They're even easy enough to turn into a quick mid-week dinner. If you have more time, they're recipes you can craft and perfect (we're looking at you, jambalaya!)

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Keto diet is an extremely restrictive diet and may not be fit for everyone

The keto diet has emerged as one of the most popular and widely practiced diet regimes to help us lose weight. The main focus of the diet is to consume protein and fat-rich foods and avoid consuming carbs. Like many other diets, the ketogenic diet may be considered a more restricted kind of diet.

If you consume less than 50 grams of carbohydrates each day, your body eventually runs out of quick-acting fuel (blood sugar). Usually, this takes three to four days. After that, you'll begin converting protein and fat into energy, which may cause you to lose weight. This process refers to ketosis.

However, studies have proven that the keto diet is only a temporary fix to losing weight and must not be practiced as a way of life. The ketogenic diet must not be equated to a well-balanced diet. This restrictive diet may also not be fit for everyone due to its conforming to diet ideals. In this article, we list conditions under which the keto diet may not be fit for you.

Reasons the keto diet is just not for you:

1. The diet affects your relationship with food

The first step toward successful dieting is a healthy relationship with food. If you don't enjoy the food you are consuming it may not be able to benefit you properly.

2. You are eating too many cheat meals

Cheat meals during restrictive diets is okay. However, too many cheat meals can significantly lower the effectiveness of the diet. Too many cheat meals may also be a sign you are not fit for such a restrictive diet.

3. You feel sick

Although certain symptoms are normal to the keto diet. Continuation of symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, lethargy, etc. might mean the keto diet is not for you.

4. Irregularity is periods

The keto diet may cause irregularity in our menstrual cycles. This irregularity may even result in missed periods both of which are extremely bad for our bodies.

5. You are not losing enough weight

The keto diet is mentally straining and may cause various physical issues. A combination of both may not be the right thing for you if you are also not experiencing significant weight loss.

Besides these reasons, there are various health conditions under which the keto diet may not be as beneficial as one may think. Here is a list of conditions under which the keto diet may not be recommended:

In conclusion, our food is our fuel. It is important to understand our bodies' needs even if you wish to lose weight and want to go on a diet. It is ideal to look for early signs that the keto diet is not fit for you. Besides the conditions listed above, it is always beneficial to talk to a doctor or health professional before opting for any restrictive diet.

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.

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When it comes to fat and weight loss, it's not uncommon to want it to be done in a quick turnaround timelike yesterday. We all know that fitness goals are usually a journey, and with the right plan in place, it can be a very efficient one. Stubborn belly fat takes time and patience to lose. If this is your goal, then it's important to focus on a diet plan with a calorie deficit and a good deal of strength training. We've come up with the #1 floor workout that'll help you lose stubborn belly fat fast. So put on your athletic gear, and let's get started ASAP.

It's important to build muscle and boost your metabolism. I strongly recommend performing strength training at least three times a week to maximize results. Floor exercises are great, especially if you don't have equipment at your disposal. The following floor workout will help you stimulate your muscles, build strength, burn calories, and lose stubborn belly fat fast. Perform 3 sets of the following exercises, and next up, don't miss The 6 Best Exercises for Strong and Toned Arms in 2022, Trainer Says.

This move is a great variation of the pushup, as it stretches out your core and improves your shoulder mobility. Start by getting into a classic pushup position. Drive your hips up towards the ceiling, and stretch the hamstrings. Swoop down towards the ground, leading with your head by your chest. Right before your body reaches the ground, push yourself back up, flexing your triceps to finish. Complete 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

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Begin this Split Squat with Pulse by moving in a staggered stance. One foot should be in front, and the other foot should be behind you with your toes firmly planted. Keep your chest tall and core tight, then lower yourself until your back knee touches the ground. Come up 1/4 of the way, then go back down. Drive through the heel of the front leg to come all the way up. That counts as 1 rep. Complete 3 sets of 10 reps for each leg.

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Place your heel on top of an elevated sturdy surface with your knee bent and your other leg up in the air. Keep your core tight, and push through the heel and the hip of the working leg, extending your hip all the way up. Flex your glute hard at the top, then lower back to the ground, keeping control, before performing another rep. Perform 3 sets of 15 reps for each leg.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Start this movement by sitting down to do floor dips on the ground with your knees bent and arms behind you. Push yourself up by driving through your palms, extending your arms out as far as you can. Flex your triceps hard at the top, then come all the way down until you're seated before performing another rep. Perform 3 sets of 15 to 20 reps.

You'll kick off your Side Plank Oblique Crunches by getting into the side plank position with your bottom leg in front of the top one. With your top hand holding your head, perform a side crunch by bringing the top elbow towards the bottom knee. Flex your oblique hard, then return to the starting position before performing another rep. Perform 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps for each side.

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