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The growth of weight loss and obesity management market is attributed to the rising epidemic of obesity across the globe. According to the latest research by Future Market Insights (FMI), theglobal weight loss and obesity management marketis anticipated to reach a valuation of over US$ 4.9 Bn, by the end of 2028. The weight loss and obesity management market is expected to expand at a steady CAGR of 5.2%, over the forecast period of 2018-2028.

Developing Regions More Prone to Obesity & Other Comorbidities

Increasing number of cases of obesity and related comorbidities will lead to the growing adoption of drugs and devices for weight loss and obesity management, which will further fuel the growth of the global weight loss and obesity management market during the forecast period.

The weight loss and obesity management market is majorly driven by the rising prevalence of obesity. The rising epidemic of obesity presents a major challenge to disease prevention across the globe. It is estimated that by 2030, 38% of the worlds adult population will be overweight and around 20% will be obese. This obesity epidemic is more prevalent in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific regions where food import is quite high. Weight loss and obesity management are helpful in the treatment of highly critical obesity and comorbidities associated with it, such as diabetes, asthma, sleep apnea, and hypertension, etc.

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Increasing health consciousness is also cited as an important factor boosting the revenue growth of the global weight loss and obesity management market. Sizeable consumer population in developed regional markets will particularly continue to generate high demand for weight loss and obesity management practices, according to the report. Millennial and Generation-X consumers are gradually adopting advanced aesthetic services, including weight loss and obesity management, thereby creating adequate opportunities for manufacturers of weight loss and obesity management drugs and devices.

Key Vendors Targeting Extension of Product Portfolio

Leading companies operating in weight loss and obesity management market are majorly focusing on strengthening their product portfolio. Product line extensions help companies to launch newer products with unique features for specific indications. This results in an increased market share of companies in the highly competitive weight loss and obesity management market. In response to increasing demand from various healthcare professionals to effectively treat obesity with minimum long-term side effects, manufacturers are focusing on developing innovative and specific products.

Product innovation is expected to boost revenue and volume growth of the weight loss and obesity management market during the forecast period. For instance, an additional FDA patents approval for VIVUS, Inc.s Qsymia, for the covering compositions of Qsymia and covering methods for effecting weight loss using Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate).

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However, the high cost involved in research and development of obesity drugs is a great challenge for the growth of the weight loss and obesity management market. Additionally, long gestation time required for research and developmental activities as well as the need for a number of essential clinical trials to test drugs adds up to significant expenditure. The limitations posed by high development cost of anti-obesity drugs might hinder the growth of the global weight loss and obesity management market. Moreover, the high cost of surgical procedures, such as gastric bypass surgery, adjustable gastric banding, gastric sleeve surgery and gastric balloon treatment, may also affect the growth of the global weight loss and obesity management market adversely.

The global weight loss and obesity management market is estimated based on product type, and distribution sales. Based on product type, the weight loss and obesity management market has been segmented into drugs and devices.

Drugs product type segment is further segmented into GLP-1 receptor agonists, lipase inhibitors, serotonin receptor agonist, a combination drug, and others. Devices product type segment is further segmented into liposuction devices, bariatric stapling devices, gastric band, gastric balloon systems, gastric emptying systems, and gastric electrical stimulation systems.

Devices segment is expected to hold maximum market share in the global weight loss and obesity management market. Based on distribution sales, the weight loss and obesity management market has been segmented into institutional sales and retail sales. In terms of revenue, institutional sales dominated the global weight loss and obesity management market in 2017.

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Most people who struggle to manage their weight have something on the inside that's impacting their outside. SoWell Health has proven that understanding your metabolic health is a critical first step toward long-term weight loss, a step that's often ignored intraditional weight loss systems and solutions.

The team, led by Dr. Alexandra Sowa, developed this kit to help identify the biological roadblocks that are hindering a patient's metabolism, so they can pursue a weight loss solution that works with their body, not against it. After years of success with her own personal practice and a deep knowledge in the field of weight management and metabolic medicine, this kit is a culmination of Dr. Sowa's expertisedelivered straight to your doorstep.

"At SoWell, we understand that many Americans struggle with finding a weight loss solution that works best for their bodies," says Dr. Alexandra Sowa, Founder of SoWell Health. "At our practice, as much as 90% of our patients ultimately identify an undiagnosed metabolic condition that's impacting their weight. We wanted to find a way to scale our services and make the right kind of care more accessible to a wider range of patients on their wellness journey. Our science-based approach to weight management can help people nationwide eliminate the emotional stress, financial burden, and inconvenience of in-person doctor's visits when trying to lose weight and regain a healthy lifestyle."

The newly created Weight Biology Kit tests for an array of metabolic factors and metabolic conditions that often go unnoticed in traditional medicine and provides educational materials to help consumers nationwide understand their customized results.90% of patients find at least one metabolic condition impacting their weight, including: Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Unhealthy Cholesterol Levels, Pre-Diabetes or Type II Diabetes, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, and more.

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SoWell Health's methodology is grounded in scientific research and aims to help people identify the biological roadblocks preventing them from managing their weight. From our start as a brick and mortar medical practice in New York City, SoWell Health transitioned to virtual medicine and scalable, accessible at-home testing to help thousands more patients live healthier lives. With a physician founder who specializes in metabolic medicine and weight loss management, SoWell Health recognizes that understanding one's metabolic health is a critical first step toward a long-term weight loss solution. The newly launched Weight Biology Kit is the firstand only at-home kit to test for the biological factors that make it difficult for you to manage your weight so that you can pursue weight loss solutions that work with your body, not against it.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there a cure for overactive bladder? -- R.H.

ANSWER: The underlying reason for overactive bladder is not well understood, and although there are medications to treat symptoms, there is not a cure for the condition.

The main symptoms of overactive bladder are urinary symptoms, especially urgency (the need to go RIGHT AWAY), increased urinary frequency (this may include symptoms at night), and incontinence. Before considering medication, there are other treatments to try. These include weight loss if appropriate, pelvic floor exercises, bladder training and, in women, evaluation for vaginal atrophy. In men, it can sometimes be difficult to separate prostate symptoms from overactive bladder.

It may be treated with anticholinergic drugs such as oxybutynin. These are modestly effective, but can have side effects such as dry mouth. Recent studies have also implicated anticholinergic drugs as a possible factor in dementia. For these reasons, anticholinergic drugs are used only when necessary and at the lowest effective dose.

Another medicine option in the beta-3 drug mirabegron (Myrbetriq). It can increase blood pressure and should not be used in a person with uncontrolled high blood pressure. Otherwise it is safe and about as effective as the anticholinergic drugs.

Botulinum toxin and nerve stimulators are sometimes used in people can't take or tolerate the medication. Surgery is considered as a last resort.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 74-year-old man. A year ago, my triglyceride reading was 197. Two weeks ago, it was 301. After being pretty sedentary, I started walking 2 miles at least five days a week about eight months ago. I would think this would have caused my triglycerides to go down. A week before the blood test, my doctor had me taking prednisone for a chest infection. I read that prednisone may make triglycerides go up. Do you think this may have caused the big increase? -- G.C.

ANSWER: Prednisone, a glucocorticoid related to cortisone, has many effects on different tissues and metabolic processes. Some of the most important ones include increases in blood pressure and blood sugar, but when taken long term, it makes people susceptible to weight gain and adverse effects on the skin, and increases infection risk by suppressing inflammation.

It also may cause changes to the cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Fortunately, short-term use should not increase your risk of heart disease. Keep up your daily walking. A follow-up check of your cholesterol and triglycerides after finishing the prednisone is probably a good idea.

Reducing simple sugars and starches are the most important dietary changes to keep triglycerides down.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Is it advisable or inadvisable to take naproxen sodium at the time of COVID-19 vaccination to alleviate potential side effects of the vaccine? -- B.S.

ANSWER: Although some studies have shown that people who get a fever reducer such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) at the time of a vaccine have lower antibody titers, not all studies have shown this, and those that have still showed an adequate antibody level. Booster vaccines showed a "robust" response.

Having had the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine myself and in observing many of my colleagues, I would say very few have had systemic side effects, such as fever, bad enough to be concerning. A sore arm has generally been the worst. Anecdotally, however, the second vaccine does seem to cause more side effects, perhaps a bit more than a typical flu vaccine but less than the new shingles vaccine.

If you have had side effects of this or other vaccines, taking acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen beforehand is reasonable; otherwise, I would wait a few hours to see if you need one.

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Powerlifting and bodybuilding are sports that revolve around resistance training using weights.

If youre new to weight training in general, powerlifting and bodybuilding may seem remarkably similar.

While both sports rely on lifting weights, the goals within each sport are quite different.

This article compares powerlifting and bodybuilding, discusses their benefits and downsides, and provides tips on incorporating either into your fitness routine even if you dont plan to compete.

Powerlifting is a competitive sport that assesses your ability to lift the maximum weight possible for one repetition, commonly referred to as one rep max (1RM), using a barbell in the following three lifts:

From an exercise science standpoint, the goal of powerlifting is to generate the maximum amount of muscular force for the given movements.

In powerlifting competitions, three judges assign a pass-fail score to the technique for each lift. A passing score from at least two judges is needed for the lift to count.

Presuming you execute the lift according to proper technique standards, the sole measure of performance is your 1RM on each lift (1).

Your score is then calculated in terms of the absolute weight lifted and the weight lifted relative to your weight.

Powerlifting competition rules are usually broken down into raw and equipped, with equipped allowing special suits and knee wraps, while raw generally allows only a lifting belt and knee sleeves (1).

Since powerlifting focuses on 1RM performance in the squat, bench press, and deadlift, the training revolves around increasing strength in these movements.

Given that the goal is lifting the most amount of weight, powerlifters generally opt for the low-bar back squat variation, a medium-to-wide grip bench press, and either a standard or sumo-style deadlift (2).

When practiced over time, these lifting techniques allow you to lift the most amount of weight due to optimal leverage and recruitment of the largest muscles.

With the massive amount of weight your body must support to be effective at powerlifting, you need to train additional exercises in conjunction with your squat, bench, and deadlift.

These additional exercises are typically known as assistance exercises and primarily used to strengthen the muscles that assist in stabilizing during the main lifts, thereby helping avoid muscular imbalances and reducing the risk of injury.

For example, on a squat- or deadlift-focused day, an intermediate or advanced powerlifter might add the following exercises for additional glute and hamstring strengthening:

In general, powerlifters focus most of their efforts on lower repetition ranges of 15 reps with heavy weights and long rest periods to improve maximal strength.

In the long run, you may also have periods of training at higher rep ranges to maintain and increase muscle size. However, this is always in support of maximal strength performance in the three lifts and will not be present in every training cycle.

Powerlifting is a sport that revolves around lifting the most weight for a 1RM on the squat, deadlift, and bench press. Powerlifting training primarily focuses on lifting heavy weights for 15 repetitions.

Bodybuilding is a sport that judges competitors based on their overall physical appearance on competition day.

Bodybuilders pose onstage in speedos, bikinis, or other revealing outfits and receive a score based on muscle size, symmetry, and definition.

While posing for bodybuilding requires you to practice and perfect your routine, youre judged based on the aesthetic of your appearance, not on any measure of physical performance.

As a competitive bodybuilder, your goals are the following:

The overall purpose is to reveal the definition of your hard-earned muscle mass.

The judges will score you based on the criteria of the competition, as well as your appearance relative to the other competitors.

Certain bodybuilding competitions have different clothing requirements and may favor different overall looks from the competitors physiques.

Nevertheless, the primary drivers of victory in bodybuilding are size and muscle definition displayed through posing routines onstage.

Bodybuilding primarily relies on resistance training with barbells, dumbbells, and machine-based weights to maximize your muscle growth.

Since bodybuilding requires symmetrical growth in most of your major muscles, youll spend more time lifting weights in slightly higher repetition ranges, such as 815 reps, which stimulates more muscle growth than lower repetition sets.

While you still lift reasonably heavy weights, you lift slightly less weight than a powerlifting workout but do more overall repetitions.

The rest periods for these workouts tend to be somewhat shorter as well, roughly 12 minutes between sets.

Bodybuilding also requires more time spent on isolating muscle groups. For example, these exercises are frequently found in bodybuilding routines and less common in powerlifting:

While powerlifters may perform a few of these exercises in certain programs, bodybuilding almost always involves several isolation exercises per workout, in addition to higher repetitions of compound movements like squats and presses.

For long-term bodybuilding, youll eventually incorporate heavier training using lower repetitions and near-maximum weights. The purpose of heavier training in bodybuilding is to improve strength that eventually allows more high repetition training using heavier weights.

Ultimately, if you can lift a heavier weight for more repetitions, it will increase the overall muscle-building stimulus of your workout.

However, bodybuilding ultimately aims at increasing muscle growth itself via high repetition training.

Bodybuilding is a sport that focuses on maximizing muscle size and growth while minimizing body fat on competition day. Training for bodybuilding involves higher repetitions using medium-to-heavy weights and isolation movements.

Bodybuilding and powerlifting share some similarities and differences.

Both sports rely on weight training to succeed in competition.

However, the purpose of the weight training for each sport is different, which ultimately results in substantially differing workout programs over time, despite some overlapping methods.

For general fitness, both sports offer the benefits associated with resistance training.

Powerlifting training using heavy weights and lower repetitions is incredibly beneficial even for non-competitive lifters.

A few of the potential benefits of powerlifting training are meeting performance-based goals and increased functional strength and bone density.

Using heavy weights for low reps is effective for improving maximal strength, including increasing bone and connective-tissue density.

Studies have shown that lifting close to your 1RM during training provides the greatest stimulus to bone and tissue growth, compared with training at a lower intensity (3).

Given that the movements used in powerlifting develop maximal strength across the biggest muscles in your body, powerlifting can improve your overall functional strength for performing day-to-day activities.

In particular, heavy squats and deadlifts build the strength and core stability required to avoid throwing out your back while bending over or standing up, especially as you get older.

While improving your health or appearance may be your primary motivator for training, having performance-based fitness goals is a good way to stay motivated while striving to meet your long-term goals, such as improving your health.

Powerlifting focuses on measurable performance improvements regarding how much weight youre lifting.

The positive feeling of getting measurably stronger week-to-week or even month-to-month is incredibly rewarding and helps break up the monotony of simply going to the gym.

Not everyone is motivated by numerical improvements in the weight they lift. However, if youre someone who enjoys the feeling of measurably improving at an activity, powerlifting is a great training option.

You dont need to be an aspiring bodybuilding champion to take advantage of the benefits of bodybuilding. Its an excellent way to build muscle and improve your fitness, even as a non-competitive individual.

While bodybuilding and powerlifting training techniques overlap at times, the main benefits of bodybuilding include building muscle, focusing on nutrition, and incorporating more aerobic exercise.

Bodybuilding training using medium-to-heavy weights for 812 repetitions and multiple sets per muscle group is the best method to build muscle mass (4).

Even if youre not interested in a more athletic physique, increasing your muscle mass offers many health benefits.

It has been linked to improved insulin sensitivity, reductions in blood fat and body fat levels, and a higher resting metabolic rate (5).

Resistance training may delay, offset, or even reverse age-related muscle loss, all of which are important for older adults who want to maintain their health, strength, and quality of life well into their golden years (6).

Given that the sport of bodybuilding requires competitors to reach exceptionally low body fat percentages, nutrition is a key aspect of all bodybuilding training.

While all sports at high performance levels involve nutritional considerations, diet and nutrition are integral components of bodybuilding training and culture.

The focus on healthy eating, macronutrient and micronutrient considerations, and monitoring calorie intake benefit anyone interested in improving their overall diet.

Aerobic exercise (cardio) is vital for any well-rounded fitness program. However, in the sport of powerlifting, cardio is often left out, as it may hinder improvements in maximal strength (7).

On the other hand, bodybuilders often incorporate cardio to increase calorie expenditure to help burn body fat, particularly during cutting periods.

Regardless of the motivation for doing cardio, a combination of aerobic and resistance training is the core of any good health-centered fitness program.

Powerlifting and bodybuilding training improve multiple health and lifestyle outcomes, even for non-competitive individuals.

While powerlifting and bodybuilding training can benefit nearly anyone looking to improve their health, there are a few potential shortcomings in both sports.

These issues primarily affect athletes pursuing the sports at the highest level, and theyre trade-offs that elite competitors must make. Still, its important to be aware of them.

The biggest downside to both sports is that they focus heavily on a singular aspect of fitness.

In the case of powerlifting, the goal is maximal strength in the three main lifts.

For bodybuilding, the goal is maximal muscle growth and minimimal body fat.

While most people are better off being stronger, more muscular, and leaner, these are far from the only considerations for overall health and well-being.

For powerlifting, the neglect of cardio exercise, and in certain cases, lack of overall balanced nutrition, may harm your health.

If you use powerlifting as your primary fitness activity and arent planning to compete, consider adding some cardio and ensuring you maintain a healthy diet.

Meanwhile, the focus on physical appearance in bodybuilding may lead to muscle dysmorphia, a psychological disorder characterized by being preoccupied with the idea that your body isnt lean and muscular enough (8).

This disorder causes emotional distress that may harm your overall quality of life. In some cases, it may lead to engaging in unhealthy behaviors, such as using anabolic steroids, leading to potentially serious health issues (9).

If youre interested in gaining muscle or burning fat for aesthetic purposes, be aware of your overall mental and physical health. No amount of muscle gain is worth jeapordizing your long-term health and well-being.

The best method for maintaining overall fitness is alternating between periods of resistance training and aerobic exercise, as well as maintaining a healthy diet.

Competitive bodybuilding and powerlifting focus on singular goals and may neglect other aspects of overall fitness. If youre simply looking to improve your fitness, be sure to alternate between training styles and incorporate some cardio exercise.

Powerlifting and bodybuilding are both sports that rely on resistance training using barbells, dumbbells, and other resistance equipment.

While the sports share many similarities, the competitive performance goals are quite different.

Powerlifting focuses on maximal strength in the three big barbell lifts, while bodybuilding is about maximizing muscle mass and reducing body fat to extreme levels.

Each sport may offer many health benefits, but there are also downsides to consider, mainly around the singular focus in each sport at the competitive level.

However, if you incorporate powerlifting or bodybuilding training into an overall balanced fitness routine, you can reap the benefits and significantly improve your strength and overall fitness.

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An expert recently revealed that green tea will not help you lose weight

Do you drink green tea thinking that it can help you lose weight? Well, then you will be taken aback by what we are going to reveal in this article. Yes, there are several benefits associated with drinking green tea. The soothing beverage contains beneficial antioxidants that can reduce damage caused by free radicals, reduce inflammation and do much more. Now, a recent study published in journal Nature Communications found that green tea can increase levels of a natural anti-cancer protein, which is known to repair DNA and destroy cancerous cells.

Despite several benefits, it will be not be correct to say that green tea can help you with weight loss. Dr Sidhant Bhargava, a nutritionist and a health expert, recently took to Instagram to talk about three things which are popular for helping with weight loss, but will never help you lose weight.

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The basic of weight loss is to create a calorie deficit, which means that you burn more calories in a day than you burn. "Keep in mind that losing weight is all about creating a calorie deficit. No ingredient can single-handedly help you in shedding kilos," says Dr Bhargava.

It has to be a combination of a healthy and nutritious diet, while practicing portion control, and regular and consistent exercise. Be physically active throughout the day, quit smoking and drinking alcohol, sleep well and take less stress. All of these will together aid effective and sustainable weight loss.

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(Dr Sidhant Bhargava, MBBS, Food, Lifestyle, Wellness)

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for 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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My breakfast: I start my day by having a glass of lemon water. Later, I have oatmeal (variations of it)/ muesli/ fruits/ smoothies. I make sure to add healthy nuts and seeds like chia seeds and walnuts.

Smoothies also ensure that I stay fuller for longer and dont need to snack.

My lunch: I have the usual vegetable curry made at home. I replaced wholewheat rotis with makki/bajra/jawar chapatis. Somedays, I like to have vegetable quinoa or brown rice khichdi. Curd and salads are also a must-have as they aid digestion.

My dinner: Tomato soup or vegetable soup or daal or boiled eggs along with a plate of salad (cucumber and carrot)

Pre-workout meal: Soaked almonds

Post-workout meal: Green tea with peanuts

I indulge in (What you eat on your cheat days): I do not believe in the concept of cheat days. When I made the switch to healthier living, I didnt feel like cheating on my diet or have the temptation for junk food that much.

Low-calorie recipes I swear by: Healthy vegetable soup, peanuts to snack on

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Whether for health, ethical, environmental, or spiritual reasons, plant-based diets continue to grow in popularity, with nearly 10 million Americans adopting one. Here's what you need to know about plant-based diets and their potential risks and benefits.

A plant-based diet consists of mostly plant-based food sources like fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and oils. However, some plant-based diets still include small amounts of animal products.

"A key point for those contemplating a plant-based diet is that it does not have to be an all or nothing proposition. Each change one is able to make whether it's eliminating some type of animal-based food or just reducing its frequency can have significant health impact when done the right way," says Mindy Haar, RDN, a clinical associate professor and chair of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences at New York Institute of Technology.

Plant-based diets require a diverse variety of foods in order to meet nutrient needs.

"Vegans who consume no animal products at all may be at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency and may consider supplementing this vitamin. Those who eliminate dairy products can still get enough calcium from fortified plant-based milks, calcium-fortified orange juice, and tofu," Haar says.

You should avoid or limit consumption of these foods:

Following a plant-based diet can be beneficial to both your health and the health of the environment.

1. Plant-based diets can help you lose weight

Research has found following a plant-based diet can decrease obesity risk and aid in weight loss.

Animal foods including meat and dairy products are often high in saturated fat and low in fiber. Research indicates consuming foods high in saturated fat is linked to obesity and heart disease. Meanwhile, high fiber foods like vegetables can help with weight loss.

"When one moves to a more plant-based diet, the animal-based foods are typically replaced with legumes, whole grains, and more fruits and vegetables. As these foods are filling, higher in fiber and nutrients, and lower in fat there is potentially reduced calorie intake leading to weight loss," Haar says.

What the research says: A small 2018 study found overweight people who followed a plant-based vegan diet for 16 weeks saw an improvement in body weight, fat mass, and insulin resistance markers compared to a control group. The decrease in fat was associated with an increased intake of plant protein, and decreased intake of animal protein.

2. Plant-based diets can reduce your risk of diabetes

Research has found plant-based diets are effective in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

A large 2009 study found the prevalence of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes is significantly lower among people following plant-based eating patterns compared with those who eat meat.

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes decreased with a reduction in animal products: from 7.6% in non-vegetarians, 6.1% in semi-vegetarians, 4.8% in pesco-vegetarians, 3.2% in lacto-ovo vegetarians, and 2.9% in vegans.

Plant-based diets are typically full of high-fiber foods like vegetables, legumes, and fruits which Haar says can reduce glucose intolerance the high blood glucose levels seen in pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

3. Plant-based diets can reduce your risk of heart disease

Coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death in the US, occurs when plaque builds up in the walls of arteries.

"Animal meats and processed snacks are notorious for being high in saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol which can cause plaque buildup in arteries," says Kelly Springer, RD, the founder of nutrition program Kelly's Choice.

However, not all plant-based diets are created equal. A large 2017 study found those who followed a plant-based diet rich in "healthier" plant-based foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes and low in "less healthy" plant-based foods like refined grains, potatoes, sweetened beverages, and desserts had lower rates of coronary heart disease (CHD).

Those who followed plant-based diets that emphasized "less healthy" plant foods experienced a significantly increased risk for CHD.

Plant-based diets are beneficial to all people, but experts warn that it's important to make sure you're consuming enough nutrients that are more commonly found in animal products like protein, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.

To make up for these discrepancies, people following plant-based diets should integrate fortified foods like almond milk or talk to their doctor about taking a multivitamin supplement.

Additionally, those recovering from eating disorders should avoid following a plant-based diet while still in the recovery process.

"Plant-based diets are restrictive and can limit the recovery process of someone learning that all foods fit in a healthy and balanced diet," Springer says.

A 2020 survey found 48% of people choose to follow a plant-based diet for environmental reasons, an increase of 17% since 2018.

Avoiding meat and dairy products is one of the most substantial ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Livestock production is responsible for 14.5% of greenhouse gas emissions the gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to climate change.

Animal products, particularly meat, are also significantly more resource-intensive to produce than plant-based foods. One pound of beef requires between 2,000 and 8,000 gallons of water to produce, while one pound of tofu requires 302 gallons. Therefore, cutting back on animal-based food can help prevent further water scarcity.

Plant-based diets are beneficial to most people and can help prevent chronic diseases, but changing your diet doesn't have to be an all or nothing operation. Integrating more fruits, whole grains, and vegetables into your diet while decreasing your consumption of animal products is a low-risk way to improve your overall health and reduce your carbon footprint.

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The Blood-type diet for weight loss: Know what you should eat to lose weight according to your blood group  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images

New Delhi: Weight loss is a long and tedious process, which requires a consideration of every factor that incorporates your health. While diet and exercise are the two most important factors for weight loss, factors such as lifestyle, which shift you work, how well you sleep, may also have a result on your weight loss efforts. Existing health conditions can also affect how much weight you gain or lose, and so can your blood type.

Many people believe that a diet depending on your blood type may play a crucial role in weight loss. Different blood groups are more, or less susceptible to different diseases and conditions, research has found. This, in turn, can also affect your weight loss journey.

According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, there does not exist any evidence to suggest that various diets work better for people of a certain blood type, as compared to another. Another study published in PLOS found that people who followed a certain diet did see improvements in their health, but those benefits were independent of the blood type.

More studies, conducted over time, have not found any specific link between blood type, and effects of weight-loss diets.

Even as research has not found any evidence to back the claim, some people still believe that since blood type has a link with diseases and the risk of some, they must consume a diet as per their blood group. If you are looking to lose weight according to your blood type, here is what you must eat.

A healthy diet comprising of the right quantities of all age groups, and regular exercise are key for weight loss. People looking to lose weight should avoid processed foods, sugary drinks, fried and refined foods. While the above foods are healthy, restrictive diets are not recommended for healthy weight loss, and should only be followed in consultation with expert nutritionists.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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High-intensity interval workouts can help trim belly fat that comes with age-related hormone changes.

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Losing weight in your 40s isn't the same as when you were in your 20s and 30s. Unfortunately, a few changes make it slightly more challenging.

For one, sarcopenia (the natural loss of muscle tissue with age) starts to rear its head. And remember, muscle burns more calories than fat does, so losing muscle mass means a slower metabolism.

The second hurdle for those assigned female at birth is the transition through menopause, called peri-menopause. It's common for women in this stage of life to gain weight, gain fat (especially around their mid-section) and start to have higher blood sugar levels, according to a November 2018 study in Maturitas.

So how can you make weight loss or even just weight maintenance easier in your 40s? Here are five expert-backed tips.

1. Figure Out How Many Calories You Actually Need

To lose weight, you need to eat less than you burn, which comes down to simply subtracting calories. But how many calories is that, exactly?

Keep in mind that calorie needs change as we age, so you may need fewer calories than you did in your 20s or 30s to maintain your current weight. Here's a general look at calorie needs by age and activity level (the lower number in each range is for people assigned female at birth, and the higher number is for those assigned male at birth):

Age

Sedentary

Moderately Active

Active

36-40

1,800-2,400

2,000-2,600

2,200-2,800

41-45

1,800-2,200

2,000-2,600

2,200-2,800

46-50

1,800-2,200

2,000-2,400

2,200-2,800

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration. "Do You Know How Many Calories You Need?"

Moderately active means you walk between 1.5 and 3 miles per day (or do equivalent exercise), while active means you walk more than that each day.

In order to lose weight, you'll want to subtract 500 to 750 calories from your weight-maintenance number, per the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This should help you lose 1 to 1.5 pounds each week, which is considered safe and maintainable in the long run, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Keep in mind, though, that you shouldn't fall below 1,500 daily calories for those assigned male at birth or 1,200 for people assigned female at birth, per the Dietary Guidelines, because this puts you at risk for nutrient deficiencies and other unhealthy side effects.

Fish is a high-protein food that also packs heart-healthy benefits.

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When you're trying to lose weight, eating protein-rich foods is key partly because protein is quite filling (more so than carbs or fat, actually, per a February 2015 study in the Nutrition Journal). Also, eating protein may help you eat less later in the day, according to the same study.

In another study, this one in post-menopausal people and published May 2015 in the Journal of Nutrition, Health, & Aging, those who ate higher amounts of protein weighed less and had less body fat than those who ate lower quantities of protein.

The high-protein eaters ate 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight or more each day. That translates to about 55 grams of protein each day for a 150-pound person.

So, what should you be eating? Protein-rich foods include all types of seafood, meat, poultry and eggs; plant-based proteins like nuts and seeds and "butters" made from them; soy products; and peas, lentils, and beans, per the USDA.

Here are some common protein-rich foods that make healthy additions to a diet:

Based on how your hormones change in your 40s as you enter perimenopause, following a lower-carb diet could help prevent weight gain or make weight loss easier.

"You want all of your hormones in balance your sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, as well as insulin," Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD, author of Meals That Heal, tells LIVESTRONG.com.

That balance is key for a couple reasons. First, your sex hormones work with insulin to control your blood sugar.

"When your sex hormones become unbalanced, you're at higher risk of developing insulin resistance, which can make perimenopause symptoms worse," Williams says. "And also, decreased estrogen levels have been linked to insulin resistance."

This is why experts believe post-menopausal people gain weight, especially in the abdominal area, and also find it harder to lose weight.

Williams suggests cutting back on carbs to help fight that insulin resistance that can encourage weight gain or prevent weight loss.

"I have found that alternating low- and lower-to-moderate carb days can be beneficial for this age group. And by this I mean days where you have 50 grams of net carbs and then days where you have 100 grams of net carbs," Williams says.

Net carbs is an easy calculation: It's total carbohydrate grams minus grams of fiber.

To get a better grasp on what 50 grams of net carbs a day looks like in food servings, here's how many carbs and net carbs are in a serving of some common carbohydrate-heavy foods, per the USDA:

4. Keep Your Stress in Check

Yoga helps you build strength and bust stress at the same time.

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"In your 40s, the sheer number of demands career, being sandwiched between raising kids and aging parents can raise your stress," Kara Mohr, PhD, FACSM, of MohrResults.com, tells LIVESTRONG.com.

If you can keep your stress level dialed down, though, that can help you keep weight gain at bay and potentially make losing weight a little easier.

Here's why: When you're stressed, your cortisol levels are elevated, and that can raise your blood sugar and also encourage weight gain, especially around your midsection, according to the True Health Initiative.

Also, keeping stress in check might make it easier to eat a healthier diet. We're more likely to overeat and choose less-healthy foods when we're stressed, according to a December 2018 study in the Journal of Molecular Biochemistry.

"To manage stress, first start by identifying which stressors are within your control versus not," says Mohr.

Things like a pandemic, weather, illness, loss and economic uncertainty are all not in your control. But you can control your thoughts and beliefs, and how you act.

"Set reminders on your phone to take 1 to 2 minutes a few times each day to check in and notice what you're feeling," Mohr suggests. "Are you worrying about things outside of your control? Are you 'future tripping' finding yourself planning, focusing or worrying about a future state rather than staying in the present moment?"

Use that time to focus on your breath, clear your mind and connect to what is in the present moment.

5. Re-Assess Your Exercise Routine

In your 40s, exercise is about more than just vanity. For a few reasons, exercise becomes that much more valuable at this age.

"One is a decrease in muscle mass and bone density that can occur with aging," says Mohr. "The second is a shift in hormones that leads to increased abdominal adiposity aka belly fat and a third is the increased demands on time and stressors for this age group."

Fortunately, the type of activity you choose has the potential to bolster your results.

Weight-bearing exercises, such as strength training and yoga, can offset losses in bone density and maintain, or even increase, your muscle mass.

When it comes to belly fat: "Research has shown that abdominal fat responds better to higher-intensity exercise, but that type of exercise is an additional physical stress," says Mohr.

Her advice is to use exercise in complement with the overall stress in your life as well as your current activity level. So, for instance, if you are currently under high demands, choose weight-bearing exercises that don't create as much physical stress on your body or that have other relaxing qualities, such as yoga.

"If your overall stress is in check and you want to offset some changes in your body composition, consider adding some high-intensity intervals a few times a week," Mohr advises.

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Fava, einkorn and emmer. You would be forgiven for assuming these were the names of east London whippetsor the offspring of some minor European royals. In fact, they are the forgotten ancient grains and pulses that could give your health a much-needed boost.

In this country, we are starting to get our heads around the almost magical health-giving qualities of pulses and wholegrains. We know the health benefits of gut-friendly, slow-proved sourdough made with good quality wheat compared to a starchy supermarket loaf and many of our store cupboards now contain a good range of chickpeas, beans, rice and lentils to add to curries, soups, salads and stews.

But when it comes to grains and pulses, most of us are stuck in a rut, and relying on mass-produced imported goods. Its time we learned to love the delicious, nutritious alternatives our land has to offer, which provide the variety of nutrients our bodies evolved to eat.

Along with plant-based protein, pulses and grains are rich in dietary fibre, which we could all do with eating more of, says nutritionist Amelia Freer. Eating two portions of wholegrains per day has been proven to help with weight loss and protect against diseases especially colorectal cancer, stroke, diabetes and heart disease.

Fibre is also considered the first step to a healthy gutas it feeds beneficial bacteria important for the immune system.

Modern wheat has become by far and away the dominant grain that is grown and eaten today, but its now mostly used in a processed state, with a diminished fibre content and nutritional value, says Freer.

During milling and processing (where grains are turned into flour and then made into other products like bread and pasta), the fibre-packed bran and the germ, which contains the vast majority of the grains nutrients, are often removed to make a finer, whiter flour.

British buckwheat flour is a delicious alternative to try in cakes and biscuits or for Shrove Tuesday pancakes this week. Buckwheat is actually a seed or pseudograin, so keeps you feeling fuller for longer than white flour, and its rich in nutrients such as magnesium and B vitaminsalong with protein and fibre.

Centuries-old grains like einkorn, emmer and spelt are generally thought to offer more protein, fibre, and vitamins than modern grains as they havent been processed through hybridisation or genetic modification. Rather, theyre grown just as they were centuries agoand are often better for us.

Spelt, which can be eaten whole, for example in salads, or milled for delicious bread or pastais packed with iron, micronutrients like magnesium important for activating muscles and nerves and creating energy in the body and B vitamins.

Spelt also releases energy more slowly, meaning you stay fuller for longer (good for anyone looking to lose weight) and can be kinder on sensitive stomachs compared to modern wheat that has been bred to contain a high gluten content.

Nick Saltmarsh, co-founder of Hodmedodswhich sells British-grown whole grains and pulses, recommends eating grains like naked barley and naked oats, where the husk naturally falls off the grain when theyre harvested.

Iron Age Britons knew a thing or two about how to get the most out of a Great British pulse. In an era when meat and dairy were more precious and protein had to be found from other sources, fava beans were once central to our diet. A precursor to the modern broad bean, they are still grown in abundance in this country but,rather than eating them, we mainly export them (around 200,000 tonnes, in fact, to Egypt alone).

Pulses like fava are high in protein, says Freer. Pulses tend to contain between 17-30 per cent protein (dry weight), and contain the essential amino acid lysine (which is relatively low in grains), so including pulses in a plant-based diet can be important to ensure all essential protein requirements are met.

They also contain antioxidant compounds, which contribute to our immune system, as well as resistant starch which is important for gut health.

Broadening your diet, and swapping new pulses and grains such as fava beans into your dishes, is an easy way to ensure youre getting a good range of micronutrients, which is vital for good health and protection from disease, she adds. Try using them to make falafel, use split fava beans in place of lentils for a dhal, or add them to casseroles as you would a bean or a chickpea.

There is an environmental upshot to all this too, says Saltmarsh. The more pulses we can get into British farming rotations the better that is for the soil and local environment.

Homedods was founded in 2012 following a project which examined what a sustainable and resilient diet would look like if it was supplied mainly from the agricultural hinterland of Norwich. One of the key things we identified was the huge benefits to be had from getting more vegetable proteins into our diet in place of animal protein, says Saltmarsh.

We then realised that most of the vegetable protein sources available on the British market are imported. Baked beans, which is the way the British consume most of the pulses in our diet, are from imported pulses.

And yet British farmers are growing pulses, particularly fava beans and a number of varieties of dried pea.

Unlike with meat, dairy or veg, freshness isnt so much of a concern, as most of this produce is sold dried or canned. But if you can buy local rather than imported produce, Saltmarsh says there may be a greater chance it will be grown to a higher standardand its more likely to arrive in your kitchen soon after harvest rather than after sitting in storage for a very long time, where its nutritional potential will start to diminish.

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