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With an overarching goal to have a healthier mindset around nutrition, we're working on eating and living guilt-free.

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Its 2004, and Im celebrating my moms birthday in Northeast Philly with her six siblings and my 14 cousins. Our family is happily stuffing our faces with bubbling cheese pizza topped with sausage and mushrooms, lunch-meat-packed sandwiches from Marinuccis, and hearty slices of Stocks frosted pound cake. That is, everyone except the birthday girl. My mom is hunched over the kitchen counter, scribbling on what looks like a mini-golf scorecard. Next to her, a scant plate: a hoagie cut deliberately in half, and a few picked-off pizza mushrooms.

Though I didnt fully know it then, this kind of relationship with food isnt unique to my mom. Practices like counting calories and restricting portions pervaded the diet culture of the early 2000s. America was saturated with often-unsatisfactory weight-loss plans: Weight Watchers points were tallied religiously; devotees of the South Beach and Atkins diets requested bagels with the insides scooped out. Some people looking to lose weight may have seen success with these programs. But many didnt and, worse, many never learned the difference between nutrition and dieting. Despite some benefits, these plans never worked for everyone or made everyone feel good making the once-pervasive one-size-fits-all diet culture both frustrating and unrealistic.

Despite some benefits, these plans never worked for everyone or made everyone feel good making the once-pervasive one-size-fits-all diet culture both frustrating and unrealistic.

Diet programs have, thankfully, evolved since then, modifying their approaches to recognize that not all foods are created equal, nutritionally speaking. And of course, fad diets and calorie counting did (and continue to) work for some people my mom, for one, whos still tallying her numbers and eating half-sandwiches 20 years later. But over the decades, others became hungry for something new: an approach to nutrition that was not only less concerned with numbers and guilt, but more intuitive, personalized and practical.

In 2009, Whole30 emerged as an elimination diet: a method that involves removing certain food groups dairy, legumes, grains for a short period of time, then reintroducing them one by one in order to determine which might be causing GI distress, low energy or stress. It wasnt perfect, but this approach did shift American nutrition culture slightly. Diet was no longer strictly synonymous with weight loss, according to Theresa Shank, a licensed registered dietitian and owner of nutritional counseling service Philly Dietitian. Whole30 made people think about how food choices impact their nutrition, digestive health, mental health and overall wellness, says Shank. People went from being hyper-focused on calorie counts to taking a closer look at ingredients and quality.

It was around this time that many dietitians started changing their approaches, too, guiding clients to consume nutritionally dense food in order to boost health and reduce disease risk. Intuitive eating, or being mindful of and listening to your internal hunger cues, started to rise in popularity as well. Beth Auguste, a registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of BeWell with Beth, says that in the past decade, when clients started asking how to lose weight, she started asking why: It became important to find out what was really at stake for that desire, because it was usually rooted in another aspect of their general health, says Auguste.

It was becoming more widely known that everyones body responds differently to food, even if were all eating the same things. That means we cant all follow the same cookie-cutter nutrition plan and even if we did, we wouldnt all look or feel the same. Rather than logging each and every food item consumed throughout the day for the purpose of making the weekly weigh-in, folks were becoming more in tune with their bodies, figuring out which ingredients agreed with their own digestive systems, and embracing the notion that healthy can be defined in a multitude of ways not just by weight and size.

People were focused on coping with stress and how it can directly impact your consumption like emotional eating or food avoidance.

In 2010, Michelle Obama launched the Lets Move campaign, which encouraged families to make healthier food choices and keep kids active. The campaign successfully advocated for the passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which, according to public health writer Steven Ross Johnson, allowed the U.S. Agriculture Department to set new nutritional standards for all food sold in schools for the first time in more than 30 years. It called for, he continued, increased servings of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in meals. Encouraged to adopt an abundance mind-set over an avoidance outlook, Americans were slowly learning that adding more greens and nutrient-dense grains into our diets rather than totally forgoing foods typically villainized in diet culture, like white bread, rice and pasta would help us feel better, longer.

Philly embraced these trends, too. In 2010, the citys Department of Public Health, in conjunction with the Food Trust, debuted Get Healthy Philly and its sub-initiative, Philadelphia Campaign for Healthier Schools, thanks to more than $20 million in grants from the CDC as part of a program focused on community-based preventative health care. The two initiatives sought to help Philadelphians make more informed food choices and view wellness as a celebration of healthy living, says Jiana Murdic, the founder of wellness organization Get Fresh Daily, who worked on a campaign called HYPE for the program. (Read more about how she expanded health and nutrition education and founded Get Fresh Daily here.)

Now, in 2020, its apparent that the citys eating scene has capitalized on the plant-forward trend. Farmers markets and community gardens are booming; HipCityVeg slings plant-based burgers and sandwiches, and spots like Blackbird Pizzeria in NoLibs and West Phillys Veganish are making vegetarian and vegan lifestyles more mainstream. The impact of these evolving perspectives can also be seen in Phillys exercise scene. Its a slow road, but: In 2010, fitness and nutrition were very segmented, says Britney Kennedy, founder and CEO of OnPoint Nutrition. You went to the gym to work out, and instructors approached exercise as a way to burn calories. That has changed, especially in the past five years. Studios now seem more committed to clients overall health and happiness, promoting exercise as a means to feel good no matter what kind of body youre in.

Registered dietitian Dalina Soto encourages her clients to be flexible with their nutrition planning and grocery shopping. | Photograph by Heather McBride

In 2020, Auguste noticed many clients investing in their mental health alongside their nutritional plans. People were focused on coping with stress and how it can directly impact your consumption like emotional eating or food avoidance, she says. The pandemic also amplified the citys long-existing divide between those who can access a variety of foods and have the freedom to choose what theyre eating, and those who lack food access and nutritional autonomy, says registered dietitian and Nutritiously Yours founder Dalina Soto.

For years, Philadelphia, the poorest major city in the U.S., has struggled with with food security. From 2015 to 2017, according to data from the USDA, 302,685 city residents one in five were deemed food insecure. And data from the 2019 Neighborhood Food Retail in Philadelphia report revealed that lower-income neighborhoods suffer from an oversupply of food high in sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, making it more difficult for residents of these neighborhoods to obtain groceries that support long-term health. Organizations like the Food Trust and Philabundance are working to change this reality. They, along with groups like the Share Food Program and chef-led Everybody Eats, among many others, distributed boxes of healthy food to residents during the pandemic to mitigate this issue, but more significant long-term efforts need to come from policy changes at a government level.

Ask questions like, Can you cook? Where do you get your food? What factors impact your inability to access a grocery store? And then adapt nutritional plans.

Soto believes nutritionists can also help alleviate nutritional challenges by meeting clients where they are. In a city like Philly, she says, Ask questions like, Can you cook? Where do you get your food? What factors impact your inability to access a grocery store? And then adapt nutritional plans. Soto, who works with folks who live in low-income neighborhoods, reminds her clients that healthy food doesnt have to be expensive and that fresh isnt necessarily better than frozen or canned. The goal is consuming a variety of nutrient-dense foods in order to support long-term health, she says.

All in all, eating healthfully in 2020 has come to mean living healthfully pursuing a lifestyle that satisfies your mental, physical and emotional health. Our experts have seen more people intuitively eating and rejecting the diet mentality. Though intuitive eating doesnt account for underlying health or medical conditions that might impact a persons eating habits, it can help folks (especially those who dont see a nutritionist) avoid feeling guilty, pressured or restricted when it comes to food. (Here are some easy-to-implement at home nutrition tips from local pros.)

The goal is consuming a variety of nutrient-dense foods in order to support long-term health.

This anti-diet approach aligns with the newly popular framework Health At Every Size (HAES), which views health and wellness in inclusive, non-stigmatizing ways. Jenny Weinar, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist specializing in disordered eating and body image, says that HAES not only neutralizes weight in conversations about health; it also encourages health-promoting behaviors, like exercising and eating well, regardless of their outcome on weight.

So where is Phillys nutrition scene headed? Registered dietitian nutritionist Liz McMahon believes home cooking is here to stay, but healthy meal-delivery services will skyrocket we cant all be home chefs 24/7! Shank sees a deeper awareness of the connection between food and emotional health: Those modifying their diets these days might not be interested in losing weight, but instead determined to feel less sluggish and more alert during the workday. And with the overarching goal to have a healthier relationship with our eating habits, Soto hopes more people will stop banning certain foods (white rice! Pasta! Pecan freakin pie!) in order to eat and live guilt-free. See ya, celery juice.

This story was originally published in the Be Well Philly 2021 print issue as Our Plates, Evolved. To request a complimentary copy, follow this link.

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Weight loss truths: Stop comparing yourself to others

Weight loss: Did you know? Relying on easy meals, which can be prepared easily and take very less time to cook isn't necessarily cheating?! There are several such facts about weight loss which can make your journey easier and definitely less stressful. Sharing more of such truths about weight loss that you must definitely know, is Rachel Paul - a registered dietician - on Instagram. In the caption of her post, she mentions how she wished she knew these things when she was struggling with her weight when she was in her teens and early 20s.

The following truths about weight loss are going to make achieving this goal less difficult:

1. Relying on easy meals should not be considered as cheating. And we are all guilty when it comes to this. Whenever something is easy, it becomes too difficult to believe. However, Paul says that having easy meals is in fact, a smart thing to do. Practice meal prepping and make sure that a few meals are those which can be prepared with nothing more than 3 or 4 ingredients. It can be a salad or a bowl or rol made with leftovers. The idea is to make eating healthy easy, fun and definitely less stressful.

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2. Do not compare yourself to others. What is suitable for someone else may not at all be suitable for you, and its okay. You need to put a stop at comparing your diet, workout, fitness, flexibility, and the pace at which you are progressing. The preference and metabolism of every individual is different. "What your body needs is truly unrelated to your best friend, your sister, etc." says Paul.

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3. Say no to emotional eating. Yes, food does comfort you when you're feeling low, and it amplifies the excitement when you're trying to celebrate something. But if weight loss, getting leaner and fitter is on your mind, then you need to quit resorting to food for satisfying yourself emotionally. "It may bring some temporary relief, but it's not a long term solution. Focus on taking care of yourself in ways that support your long term goals, instead," says Paul.

Work towards being a more disciplined version of yourself. Try to bring consistency in your diet, workout and sleep schedule. Weight loss will follow eventually.

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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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Foods with a high glycemic index (GI) raise blood sugar quickly and may cause health issues if someone eats too many of them. Eating a low GI diet may help to prevent and manage diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A person may also manage their weight with a low GI diet as part of an overall healthful eating approach.

This article explains what the GI is, and which foods are high and low GI items. It also outlines the benefits of a low GI diet and gives an example of a low GI meal plan.

The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement that ranks foods containing carbohydrates according to how much they affect someones blood sugar. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) rank foods from 1100 and use pure glucose, with a GI of 100, as a reference.

The Glycemic Index Foundation (GIF) classify the GI of foods as either low, medium, or high:

The American Diabetes Association provide a list of common foods and their GI. They note that some sources use white bread as a reference point instead of pure glucose.

Glycemic load (GL) is another measurement that some experts believe gives a more realistic picture of how foods affect blood sugar. GL considers the amount of carbohydrate in a portion of food, as well as its GI.

People can use the glycemic index to help them choose healthful foods and monitor how much sugar and carbohydrates they eat. This approach can help someone manage their weight or a health condition such as diabetes.

The GIF explain that several factors influence how fast a particular food raises someones blood sugar. These factors can include:

Generally speaking, refined and processed carbohydrates metabolize into glucose more quickly. Foods with fiber, protein, and fats release glucose more slowly, so they have a lower GI. Longer cooking times can break foods down, which means that someone consuming those foods absorbs glucose quicker.

Someone who wants to manage their weight or diabetes can find out the GI of foods from the International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values. According to the table, the following foods are high in GI:

People following a low GI diet can eat foods with a medium GI of 5669, but less frequently than low GI foods. Food with a medium GI includes rye bread and raisin bran cereal.

High GI foods tend to spike a persons blood sugar, causing their body to produce more insulin. After insulin shunts glucose into cells, a persons blood glucose can drop, leaving them feeling low in energy or mood.

Besides those short-term effects, dysregulated blood glucose can have longer-term health effects such as insulin resistance and diabetes.

According to the International Carbohydrate Quality Consortium (ICQC), there is a consensus that diets low in GI and GL are relevant to the prevention and management of diabetes, coronary heart disease, cancer, and probably obesity.

Research suggests that a low GI diet may be beneficial and help prevent some health issues.

Being aware of the GI of foods may help people control their blood sugar and prevent or delay complications relating to diabetes. Research suggests that low GI diets may help people with diabetes lower their blood sugar levels.

A 2019 review notes that low GI diets can reduce long-term markers of blood sugar control, body weight, and fasting blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes or diabetes.

A low GI diet may also help with gestational diabetes. This is a condition where someone develops high blood sugar while pregnant, which usually resolves after they give birth.

A 2016 meta-analysis suggests that for people with gestational diabetes, eating a low GI diet may reduce the risk of macrosomia. This is a condition that results in larger-than-average babies, which can lead to numerous short- and long-term complications for both the person giving birth and the baby.

A 2014 study suggests that in addition to controlling glucose and insulin metabolism, a low GI and energy-restricted diet may also help to reduce body weight.

High GI foods may also affect mood and energy. A 2016 study indicated that among healthy weight and adults with overweight, eating a high GL diet resulted in a 38% higher likelihood of depressive symptoms and a 26% higher score for fatigue and inertia.

A 2019 meta-analysis indicates a relationship between high GI and GL diets and coronary heart disease. Another 2019 meta-analysis notes an association between a high GI diet and colorectal, bladder, and kidney cancers.

The following are examples of meal options for someone following a low GI meal plan:

Some low GI breakfast options may include:

Low GI lunch options can include:

Low GI dinner options can include:

Low GI snack options can include:

When planning meals it may prove useful to count carbs. By managing carbs using the GI, people may be able to better control their blood sugar levels.

A person may find following a low GI diet somewhat complicated. A person needs to know the GI of all the foods on their plate, which can prove problematic when a meal has many ingredients. Following a low GI diet can limit what options someone has when eating out in restaurants.

A person also needs to consider the amount of fiber, fats, and protein in a meal to see how much the meal as a whole may affect their blood glucose.

A 2015 study advises that people need to consider low GL and GI in the context of overall healthful eating. According to a 2018 review, fiber and whole grains are essential components of a healthful diet and may predict health outcomes better than GI.

Therefore it may be more important for people to be conscious of the GI of foods while maintaining a balanced and healthful diet.

A person may want to follow a low GI diet to manage their weight or health condition. To do so, they can find out the GI of foods and make a meal plan. A person should also consider other aspects of a balanced and healthful diet, such as fiber and whole grains, in that planning.

Low GI diets may be beneficial for preventing and managing insulin resistance, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Planning a low GI diet is potentially complex, however, so a person might consider enlisting the advice of a registered dietitian.

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Antidepressants can be effective for treating a number of conditions, but the choice to start and stop one is very individual. And while antidepressants can help you feel better, they can also have mental and physical side effects.

If youre thinking of getting off your antidepressant, there could be benefits to you. To ensure these benefits outweigh the drawbacks, its important to talk with a healthcare provider before stopping your antidepressant use.

Most medications have some side effects. Antidepressants are no different, particularly when taken in the long term.

According to a 2020 review article, those who take a common type of antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can experience physical side effects, such as:

These side effects were reported with long-term use of antidepressants and could worsen with age.

Some other antidepressant types include:

Antidepressants can cause sexual side effects that range from lessened sexual desire to difficulty achieving orgasm.

An estimated 25 to 80 percent of people who take antidepressants will experience some change in their sexual function within the first 2 to 6 weeks after starting an antidepressant. Its also important to note that up to 70 percent of people with depression are at risk for developing sexual dysfunction as well. So youll want to take that into consideration when weighing whether to stop taking your medication.

Symptoms will usually go away by week 12 of antidepressant use for about 30 percent of those who experience sexual side effects. However, they dont go away for everyone.

In most instances, stopping antidepressants will return a persons sexual function back to pre-antidepressant levels.

Many people who take antidepressants report gaining weight.

However, those who take the antidepressant bupropion (Wellbutrin) may also experience weight loss.

Theres less information on what happens regarding your weight and stopping antidepressants.

Because some medical professionals theorize that antidepressants increase hunger and food cravings by adjusting neurotransmitters, its possible that stopping antidepressants could make you feel less hungry.

If you decrease your daily calorie intake as a result, you could potentially lose weight by stopping your antidepressants.

On the other hand, if you experience loss of appetite with depression, and your depression comes back after stopping antidepressants, you may also lose weight.

Other potential side effects that may lessen if you stop taking antidepressants include:

Again, this will depend on what medicines youre currently taking.

Long-term antidepressant use can also have drawbacks on a persons mental health.

Some medications can affect your ability to feel emotions (for example, make you feel numb). It may also affect a persons autonomy by making them feel dependent on medical help.

Someone may also be at greater risk for experiencing withdrawal or discontinuation symptoms the longer they take the medication. This can vary based on the medication(s) being taken.

If you suddenly stop taking antidepressants, you may experience discontinuation symptoms, which is similar to withdrawal symptoms, but refers to stopping the use of medication rather than addictive agents.

You may notice a rapid onset with some medications, such as paroxetine (Paxil), while other medications may take a few days for symptoms to arise. This can be true too if you skip doses, or refrain from taking full doses.

Many doctors use the mnemonic aid FINISH to describe common antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. These include:

Most healthcare providers will recommend gradually tapering antidepressant doses over the course of several weeks. However, some medications may require longer periods of tapering, such as paroxetine and venlafaxine.

Medications with a longer half-life such as fluoxetine may not require an extended tapering schedule.

The symptoms from weaning off antidepressants are, for the most part, mild and will go away over time.

In a sample of more than 250 people who stopped taking antidepressants, 20 percent reported stopping to be very easy, while a little more than 50 percent said it was fairly easy.

You shouldnt stop taking antidepressants without first talking with your doctor. Your doctor knows important factors like:

Thats why its important to consult with your doctor, so you can work on a tapering plan together or determine if going off antidepressants is the right move at this time.

Because there are risks for rebound effects where your depression symptoms worsen when you stop taking the medicine its also important for your doctor to discuss these with you. You can create a plan of action for what to do if this happens.

If you and your doctor determine that now isnt the best time to go off antidepressants, there are some steps you can take to minimize your medications side effects.

This includes seeking wellness whenever possible, like:

You may wish to consult your doctor or a dietitian for individual tips on maintaining your health while taking antidepressants.

If you need a first or second opinion on whether staying on antidepressants is right for you, consider the following resources:

When you first start discussing reducing your antidepressant dose with your doctor, youll also want to ask them what you can expect. Knowing possible side effects of getting off your antidepressant can help you be prepared.

Ask them about the types of symptoms that may occur that would require calling a doctor or seeking medical help.

For some symptoms, such as thoughts of self-harm or suicide, you should seek crisis interventions or emergency help right away.

Theres some evidence that suggests that suddenly stopping antidepressants can result in depression symptoms sometimes ones that are even worse than before.

If at any time youre not sure if a symptom is normal or safe, you should contact a healthcare provider. They can advise you if you should start taking your medicine again and in what dosage, or discuss an alternative plan.

Taking antidepressants can cause side effects that may affect the way a person feels mentally and physically.

If you use antidepressants in combination with other treatments such as talk therapy and wellness tools you may want to talk about if or when you can stop taking the antidepressants.

Because theres a risk for symptoms when stopping an antidepressant, a doctor can recommend how to taper safely. Ideally, this can help you enjoy the benefits of quitting antidepressants without the drawbacks.

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Your kidneys are organs that play several important roles in your health. They help filter your blood, remove waste products, produce hormones, keep your bones strong, regulate fluid balance, and regulate your blood pressure.

Unfortunately, your kidneys can get damaged and become less efficient over time. This is commonly called kidney disease, and it affects around 10% of adults globally (1).

Various factors and health conditions, including diabetes, can raise your risk of kidney disease (2).

Prolonged high blood sugar levels may damage your blood vessels, including those in your kidneys. As a result, about 1 in 3 adults with diabetes also have kidney disease (2).

Dietary guidelines for kidney disease and diabetes vary based on the stage of kidney disease. The goal is to prevent the buildup of various chemicals, nutrients, and waste products in the blood in order to preserve kidney function.

People with kidney disease and diabetes should monitor their intake of sugar and the minerals sodium, potassium, and phosphorus.

Generally, people with kidney disease should consume no more than 2,000 mg each of sodium and potassium per day and no more than 8001,000 mg of phosphorus per day.

In comparison, people with healthy kidneys can have up to 4,700 mg of potassium, 2,300 mg of sodium, and 1,250 mg of phosphorus per day (3, 4).

People with kidney disease should also monitor their protein intake, since the kidneys may struggle to filter waste products from protein metabolism. On the other hand, people with end stage kidney disease may need more protein (5, 6).

Nutritional needs for people with kidney disease vary depending on how severe the disease is. Your healthcare provider and a registered dietitian can advise you on your individual needs for protein and other nutrients.

Here are 11 foods to avoid if you have kidney disease and diabetes.

Processed meats are made by drying, salting, curing, or smoking meats to enhance their flavor, texture, and shelf life. Bacon, deli meats, sausage, and jerky are some common types of processed meats.

Because processed meats are typically salted, they have a high sodium content. For example, a standard 3-ounce (85-gram) serving of bacon contains a whopping 1,430 mg of sodium, which is nearly 75% of your daily sodium allowance with kidney disease (7).

High sodium foods are not ideal for people with kidney disease and diabetes because excess sodium can significantly strain the kidneys. This may raise your blood pressure and cause fluid buildup in places such as your ankles and around your heart and lungs (8, 9).

Instead of processed meats, choose lean, skinless cuts of meat like chicken breast fillets which contain less sodium. However, as with all protein-rich foods, eat them in moderation based on your stage of kidney disease.

Processed meats are high in sodium, which can significantly strain your kidneys. Instead, choose lean, skinless cuts of meat and enjoy them in moderation.

Sodas, especially dark-colored varieties, are not ideal for people with kidney disease and diabetes.

Dark-colored sodas contain phosphorus, which is used to prevent discoloration, prolong shelf life, and add flavor. Most dark-colored sodas contain 90180 mg of phosphorus per 12-ounce (355-mL) serving (10).

Although this may not seem like much compared with the daily upper limit, sodas contain a different type of phosphorus than is naturally found in foods. It isnt bound to protein but instead appears in salt form, meaning its absorbed into your blood more easily (11, 12).

Healthy kidneys can easily remove excess phosphorus from your blood, but this isnt the case when you have kidney disease.

Having high blood phosphorus levels for an extended period can raise your heart disease risk, weaken your bones, and increase your risk of early death (13).

Sodas and other sugar-sweetened drinks are also high in added sugar. This isnt ideal for people who have diabetes, since their bodies cant regulate blood sugar levels properly.

Having high blood sugar levels over a long period can damage your nerves, further damage your kidneys, and raise your risk of heart disease (14).

Instead of soda, choose a beverage thats low in sugar and phosphorus, such as water, unsweetened tea, or sparkling water infused with sliced fruits or vegetables.

Dark-colored sodas are high in added sugar and phosphorus, which can cause health problems if you have kidney disease and diabetes.

Generally, fruits are healthy and packed with vitamins and minerals. However, people with kidney disease and diabetes may need to limit their intake of certain fruits mainly those high in sugar and the mineral potassium.

If you have kidney disease, your body cant remove potassium properly, which can lead to increased blood potassium levels, also known as hyperkalemia. If left untreated, this condition can cause fatigue, muscle weakness, heart problems, and even death (15).

Fruits high in potassium include bananas, avocados, apricots, kiwifruit, and oranges.

For example, a standard avocado (201 grams) contains 975 mg of potassium, which is more than twice the potassium content of a medium banana (118 grams) and nearly half the advised daily potassium intake for people with kidney disease (16, 17).

Fortunately, there are plenty of healthy low potassium fruits you can add to your diet in moderation as long as you monitor your carb intake. Grapes, berries, pineapple, mango, and apples are a few examples.

High potassium fruits such as bananas and avocados arent ideal for those with kidney disease and diabetes. Instead, choose low potassium fruits such as grapes, berries, and pineapple, and eat them in moderation.

Dried fruits are made by removing water from fruit through various processes. This creates small, dense fruits rich in energy and nutrients.

Dried fruits arent ideal for people with kidney disease and diabetes because theyre high in sugar and minerals such as potassium.

In fact, just half a cup (65 grams) of dried apricots contains around 755 mg of potassium, which is roughly 38% of your daily potassium needs if you have kidney disease (18).

Also, dried fruits are high in fast-digesting sugar, which isnt ideal if you have diabetes.

Dried fruits contain concentrated amounts of potassium and sugar, which means they arent ideal for people who have kidney disease and diabetes.

In most cases, beans and lentils are considered healthy and convenient.

However, for people with kidney disease and diabetes, beans and lentils both canned and fresh are not ideal due to their relatively high phosphorus content. Canned versions are typically also high in sodium.

For example, 1 cup (185 grams) of canned lentils contains 633 mg of potassium and 309 mg of phosphorus. This is close to one-third of the daily advised amount for each of those nutrients for people with weak kidneys (19).

If you enjoy beans and lentils, you can still eat them in small amounts but not as a standard carbohydrate part of your meal.

If you choose canned beans and lentils, opt for a low sodium or no salt added version. Also, older research suggests that draining and rinsing canned foods can reduce their sodium content by as much as 3380%, depending on the product (20).

Most beans and lentils are high in phosphorus and potassium, which means theyre not ideal for people who have kidney disease and diabetes. If you choose to eat them, opt for a smaller portion and choose low sodium versions.

Packaged foods, instant meals, and fast food tend to be high in sodium, which is one reason they arent ideal for someone with kidney disease and diabetes.

Some examples of these foods are instant noodles, frozen pizza, frozen boxed meals, and other types of microwavable meals.

For example, just one slice (102 grams) of frozen pepperoni pizza contains 568 mg of sodium, more than one-quarter of the advised sodium intake if you have kidney disease, and doesnt provide significant amounts of beneficial nutrients (21).

These foods are also heavily processed and often high in refined carbs. This isnt ideal if you have diabetes, because refined carbs are digested quickly and tend to spike blood sugar levels (22).

Packaged foods, instant meals, and fast food are high in sodium and refined carbs but low in beneficial nutrients. Limit your intake of these foods if you have kidney disease and diabetes.

Avoid fruit juices and other sugar-sweetened beverages if you have kidney disease and diabetes.

These drinks tend to be high in added sugar that can cause rapid spikes in blood sugar. This is concerning because diabetes affects your bodys ability to absorb sugar properly, and prolonged high blood sugar levels can lead to various health complications (23, 24).

Plus, certain fruit juices are high in minerals such as potassium. For example, a single cup (240 mL) of orange juice contains around 443 mg of potassium (25).

Fruit juices such as orange juice are high in potassium and added sugar, so theyre not ideal for people with kidney disease and diabetes.

Various leafy green vegetables, such as spinach, chard, and beet greens, contain high amounts of nutrients like potassium.

Just 1 cup (3038 grams) of raw veggies contains 136290 mg of potassium (26, 27, 28).

Keep in mind that when these leafy veggies are cooked, they shrink to a significantly smaller size but still contain the same amount of potassium.

So, if you have kidney disease, its better to eat them raw, as youre likely to eat a smaller amount of them this way. That said, its still OK to eat them cooked, as long as you manage your portion sizes.

Spinach, beet greens, chard, and other leafy veggies are also high in oxalic acid, an organic compound that can form oxalates once bound to minerals such as calcium.

Oxalates may form kidney stones in susceptible people. Aside from being painful, kidney stones can further damage your kidneys and impair their functioning (29).

Various leafy green veggies, such as spinach, beet greens, and chard, are high in potassium and oxalic acid. Oxalic acid can increase your risk of developing kidney stones.

Snack foods such as chips, crackers, and pretzels are typically high in salt and refined carbs, which makes them unsuitable for those with kidney disease and diabetes.

Some snack foods, like potato chips, are also high in other minerals, such as potassium or phosphorus, either naturally or as a result of additives.

For example, one medium (57-gram) single-serving bag of potato chips contains 682 mg of potassium, 300 mg of sodium, and 87 mg of phosphorus (30).

Snack foods should be limited or avoided as part of any healthy diet, especially if you have health conditions such as kidney disease and diabetes. Instead, experiment with nutrient-dense diabetes-friendly snacks.

Snack foods such as chips, pretzels, and crackers are high in sodium and refined sugar and low in beneficial nutrients. Limit your intake of these foods.

Potatoes and sweet potatoes are high in potassium, which can be a concern for people with kidney disease, especially when the condition is in its later stages.

For example, a medium baked potato (156 grams) contains 610 mg of potassium, and a standard baked sweet potato (114 grams) contains 541 mg of potassium (31, 32).

However, potatoes and sweet potatoes can be soaked or leached to significantly reduce their potassium content.

In one study, boiling small, thin pieces of potatoes for at least 10 minutes reduced their potassium content by about 50% (33).

In another study, soaking potatoes after cooking them reduced the potassium content by as much as 70%, resulting in potassium levels suitable for people with kidney disease (34).

While these methods may lower the potassium content, potatoes and sweet potatoes are still high in carbs, so its a good idea to eat them in moderation if you have diabetes.

If you have kidney disease and diabetes, limit your intake of potatoes and sweet potatoes, as theyre high in potassium and carbs. However, boiling them can significantly reduce their potassium content.

If you have kidney disease and diabetes, its best to limit your intake of certain nutrients, including carbohydrates, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus.

Your dietary restrictions for kidney disease and diabetes depend on your stage of kidney disease. But limiting these nutrients can be helpful regardless, allowing you to better manage the conditions and reduce the likelihood of kidney disease worsening over time.

Make sure to speak with your healthcare provider and a renal dietitian for specialized recommendations based on your stage of kidney disease.

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People can experience shortness of breath while walking for a number of reasons. Sometimes, this occurs as a result of conditions such as anxiety, asthma, or obesity.

Less commonly, shortness of breath signals a more serious underlying medical condition.

In this article, we will discuss what shortness of breath is, its causes, how to manage it, and when to seek help.

Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is a sensation of uncomfortable breathing. It can feel different from person to person, and it can vary in intensity. People may feel out of breath or as if breathing takes more effort than usual.

Dyspnea can be acute or chronic. Acute dyspnea lasts from a few hours to a few days, whereas chronic dyspnea lasts for more than 48 weeks.

Physical activity, such as walking, may trigger or worsen shortness of breath for some people.

Shortness of breath is different from finding it difficult to breathe. People who are struggling to breathe should call 911 or their local emergency department for immediate medical help.

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can cause shortness of breath, along with many other symptoms, such as:

People with anxiety may feel persistently on edge, which may lead to regularly feeling tired or short of breath.

People with anxiety often respond to mental health treatment, which can improve their quality of life. This may involve:

Learn more about treatment for anxiety here.

Asthma is a common condition that has varying levels of severity. For some people, it causes mild, occasional symptoms that only occur in response to certain triggers. In other cases, exercise is a trigger, which may mean people will experience symptoms while walking.

Symptoms of asthma include:

People with asthma often also have hay fever or eczema.

Not all asthma requires medical treatment. Some people may be able to manage their symptoms by avoiding things that trigger their symptoms, such as tobacco, dust mites, animals, or pollen. If a person has obesity and asthma, reaching a moderate weight may reduce symptoms.

If a person needs medical treatment, a doctor will often prescribe bronchodilators or anti-inflammatory medication.

Obesity is a condition where people carry excess weight or body fat that may have an impact on their health. People who have obesity are more at risk of other conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and high blood pressure.

People with obesity may also have:

People who have obesity should work with their doctor or dietitian to follow a healthful, balanced diet. Sometimes, it may help to address any underlying mental health conditions with a therapist.

Some people with obesity may take weight loss medications or undergo surgery, such as a sleeve gastrectomy.

Heart arrhythmia is a condition where a persons heart has an irregular rhythm. Some people with heart arrhythmia do not experience any symptoms, while others do.

Symptoms of heart arrhythmia include:

Treatment for heart arrhythmia depends on the type of arrhythmia a person has. Doctors may prescribe medication to stop, prevent, or control arrhythmia.

In some cases, people may need a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, which monitors heart rhythms and helps the heart beat at a normal rate.

Other people may need cardioversion, which involves using an electrical current to restore the heart into natural rhythm. Another possible procedure is a catheter ablation, which destroys any tissue that is diseased and causes arrhythmia.

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. The infection can occur as a result of bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Symptoms of pneumonia include:

People can treat mild pneumonia at home. Doctors may prescribe antibiotics, antiviral drugs, or antifungal medication. People can also buy over-the-counter medicines to treat any fever or muscle pain.

Some people may need hospital treatment. A hospital can provide antibiotics and fluids through an intravenous line and provide oxygen therapy to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common condition where people progressively find it harder to breathe.

The most common cause of COPD is long-term exposure to cigarette smoke. However, exposure to other types of air pollutants can also cause it.

Symptoms of COPD include:

Doctors can treat mild cases of COPD with bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and antibiotics. People with severe COPD and people who require hospitalization may require oxygen and bronchodilator therapy.

Some people with COPD may need surgery, such as a bullectomy, or lung transplantation.

Pulmonary embolism is a condition that occurs when the blood flow in the pulmonary artery becomes disrupted. The most common symptoms of pulmonary embolism include:

There are many different causes of and risk factors for a pulmonary embolism. It can be more likely in people who take particular types of birth control or during pregnancy, for example.

If a person thinks they have pulmonary embolism, they should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Most people with pulmonary embolism can take anticoagulant medication, which should allow them to make a full recovery.

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a term that refers to a group of lung disorders that have similar causes. This condition may occur due to long-term exposure to environmental factors, such as toxic gases.

ILD may also be the result of autoimmune conditions, certain medications, and other diseases, such as pneumonia. Symptoms of ILD include:

People can try to manage their symptoms by avoiding known triggers, such as cigarette smoke.

Doctors may prescribe corticosteroids and immunosuppressive therapies. In some cases, people may need supplemental oxygen.

There are several ways in which a person can manage shortness of breath.

People who experience shortness of breath may feel as though they need to take deeper breaths or breathe faster. However, this can worsen shortness of breath, as the muscles have to work harder.

Breathing techniques people can try to alleviate this symptom include:

If a person regularly experiences shortness of breath while walking, they should seek guidance from a doctor. Doctors can diagnose the cause and offer most suitable treatment options.

If a person is struggling to breathe or loses consciousness, it is necessary to contact emergency services immediately.

There are many causes of shortness of breath, some of which may worsen due to physical activity, such as walking.

In cases where shortness of breath is mild, a person may be able to manage it by avoiding triggers and practicing breathing exercises. In other cases, it may indicate an underlying medical condition that requires treatment.

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Whether its Keto, Paleo, plant based, or even the Zone, chances are youve probably seen or heard someone talking about a new diet theyre on.

You may have even tried a few yourself.

But behind some of these trends, comes a warning. Fad diets may not do what you want them to.

Dieticians and nutritionist say thats because many of these plans arent built for the long term. Some, like Keto, cut out an entire food groups that can leave you short on some much needed nutrients. It can also can lead to issues down the road. Then theres the school of thought that suggests being too restrictive about what you eat can set you up for failure down the road.

I like to use these words, accelerate or sustainable. Which do you want when it comes to your eating? Certainly any diet, like Keto or whatever, because youre paying attention, because you have awareness with your choices and your portions, you probably will eat fewer calories and so you may see weight loss. But is it sustainable? Not just months down the road, but years down the road. will you actually be eating like that years down the road? registered dietician Kim Galeaz said.

Galeaz says she doesnt discount that some people may find incredible success with certain diets After all, every person and every situation is different. But she adds that generally, for long -term and sustained changes its not so much about what you eat rather the relationship you have with food.

What is your food attitude? When you start saying I cant have that, thats bad, thats not a the healthiest food attitude and that sets you up for potential failure. You really want that (food), you just havent figured out how to deal with it the rest of your life so you think avoiding it is the answer That sets you up for failure. I want you to embrace all your favorite foods and learn how to eat them in a healthy way, Galeaz said.

Ultimately, Galeaz says that people have to do whats best for them. She adds that starts by having a real and truthful conversation about what youre hoping to achieve. Thinking less about where you want to be next month, but rather where you want to be for the rest of your life.

One more note about the keto diet because its so popular right now..cardiologists are warning about the impact of adding too much saturated fat to your diet. As it can help accelerate heart disease, which is the biggest killer for men and women.

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Calibrate is creating a new category by improving metabolic health to drive long-term, sustainable weight loss with a program designed by world leaders in obesity and nutrition science. By leveraging technology, Calibrate is closing the gap in care for 175 million American adults in a $600 billion market where Americans spend millions of dollars and do not lose millions of pounds. Its first product is a one-year doctor-guided program that combines FDA-approved metabolic medication with a holistic curriculum and 1:1 virtual coaching sessions to drive intensive behavior change, leading sustainable weight loss and improved whole-body health.

"Calibrate's goal is to shift the dialogue from willpower to biology, and to achieve this we need to drive awareness of our modern, medical approach to metabolic health," says Calibrate Founder and CEO Isabelle Kenyon. "Through the SheScales program, Rain offers the marketing capabilities and experience we need for this growth as true partners in growing our business and achieving our mission."

Michelle Cardinal, Founder and CEO of Rain the Growth Agency, created SheScales to serve as a marketing resource for women-led DTC brands, aimed at improving gender equality in business by supporting female and underrepresented founders. In partnering with Calibrate, Rain the Growth Agency has built an integrated campaign with media and creative, detailing the program's innovative approach to weight loss.

"Calibrate is at the inflection point in scaling its brand, and is a great fit for our SheScales initiative," says Cardinal. "Female founders need a trusted, experienced, DTC marketing partner to efficiently scale their business, and we are thrilled to be partnering with Isabelle and her team so that they can scale with confidence."

About Rain the Growth Agency Rain the Growth Agency is an independent, women-led, performance-minded, fully integrated advertising agency. Our holistic Transactional Brand Building approach produces transformational growth for clients ranging from DTC fast companies and category disruptors to established brands with traditional models. For more than 20 years, we have been scaling businesses such as Peloton, Chewy, Wayfair, LendingTree, Humana, 23andMe, Mercari and 1-800 Contacts.

About Calibrate Calibrate is a telemedicine metabolic health business that launched in the summer of 2020 with a purpose-built app that tracks goals and progress and makes it easy for members to interact with their coaching and medical teams. Its debut product, a one-year metabolic reset, is designed to bring decades of clinical research directly to consumers through a virtual program combining FDA-approved prescription medication with intensive behavior therapy delivered through one-on-one video coaching.

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