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Barbecues and vacations followed by cooler temperatures and more time spent inside may have veered you off track from a healthy diet. But its not too late to get back to those healthy habits before the holiday season kicks in.

The changing seasons present a good opportunity to make changes to your eating habits. Rest assured, you can eat healthy while basking in the bliss of pumpkin-flavored delights and enjoying a couple slices of pie at Thanksgiving.

Weve partnered with Nature Made to bring you eight tips for sticking to a healthy diet as we move into colder weather.

Theres nothing like fresh, in-season veggies from your local farmers market. With cooler weather comes fresh leafy greens, like kale, Swiss chard, and spinach. Root vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes, are also in season.

Pumpkin spice lattes and baked goods are delicious but often high in sugar, calories, and unhealthy fats. Substitute these pumpkin-flavored goodies for savory dishes made with pumpkin. For example, try making a pumpkin soup, pumpkin curry, or even a pumpkin quiche.

Pumpkin is full of fiber and beta carotene, which converts to vitamin A. This is an important vitamin for your eyes and skin.

Vitamin supplements, like vitamin D, may be beneficial for people who arent able to get enough sun in the fall and winter months.

If you dont think youre getting enough vitamin D from your diet or daily sunshine, talk to your doctor about taking a vitamin D supplement. Vitamin D supplements may also help support your immune system.* Nature Made D3 comes in gummies, soft gels, and chewable tablets.

The recommended dietary allowance for vitamin D is 15 micrograms (600 IU) for adults between the ages of 18 and 70, and 20 mcg (800 IU) for people older than 70 years of age.

As the temperature drops, theres nothing quite like a steamy bowl of soup loaded with vegetables.

Make a homemade soup filled with herbs, spices, and fermented veggies like kimchi to support digestion and keep you fuller for longer. Plus, itll make you feel warm and satisfied. Many soup recipes are low in calories and high in fiber.

Holiday season is often the time of cookies, pies, and cakes galore. But when it comes to Thanksgiving Day or a big family gathering, theres no need to deprive yourself of some dessert.

A slice of pie or cake, eaten without guilt or shame, can keep your spirits up. If you fear lack of self-control, consider setting a few ground rules. For example, allow yourself only two indulgent choices for the holiday meal. Maybe you have a piece of bread and a slice of pie, but you say no to the eggnog this time around.

A holiday party doesnt mean you need to bring a dessert loaded with sugary toppings.

Instead, share a healthy, delicious dish that you love making and eating. Your friends or colleagues will probably appreciate a break from the sugar overload.

Cooler weather may lead you to ditch your early morning run. Nows the time to set a new exercise goal, join a gym, start a yoga practice, or invest in home workout gear.

Even though youll be sweating less than you were in the summer months, staying hydrated is still important. Water is essential for your overall health, so dont forget to drink up.

As summer fades into fall and winter, synchronizing new habits with a seasonal transition can help you stick to a healthy diet.

With fall comes a plethora of fresh leafy greens and root vegetables, which are perfect for making healthy soups and veggie-based dishes.

Remember to continue exercising and stay hydrated. Even as daylight hours decrease, you can still create a routine that includes indoor exercise to keep you moving.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Dr. Ebony Butler hard at work as a licensed psychologist and food relationship strategist.

Medical experts, nutritionists, and others have joined in a chorus rallying against diet culture. Yet, the fixation on diet and body image remains as pervasive and toxic as ever now with social media adding fuel to the fire. Studies show that accessibility to cosmetic surgery and eating disorders have also aided in the troubling compulsion that America has with weight and the female body. Because the Black female body has been commodified and dehumanized throughout U.S. history, Black women are more venerable when internalizing negative and damaging messages about body image and diet culture.

According toDr. Ebony Butler, a licensed psychologist, and food relationship strategist diet culture is an ideal standard of beauty in America that associates beauty with thinness. Dr. Ebony added that diet culture is toxic because it perpetuates preferences of body composition that promotes the notion that happiness is connected with thinness, fitness, or the allusion thereof. Images of thinness are regularly seen on social media, film, television, and overall popular culture. But what happens when a woman does not naturally have a thin torso, rock hard abs, and toned legs?

The sobering reality is that only 5% of women naturally possess the body type that floods American media and is deemed ideal or what some might consider, #goals. Studies suggest that over 90% of women are unhappy with their bodies and diet to achieve their ideal body shape. Similar studies reveal that consuming large amounts of reality television significantly contributes to young girls becoming fixated on their outward appearance and women who consume increased amounts of media place greater emphasis on appearing sexy and physically attractive compared to women who do not.Cosmetic surgery has become a normalized and widely used option for women to achieve their ideal body so much so that many women undergo invasive cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, tummy tucks, and breast augmentation without having a thorough understanding of the possible complications that could arise.

Over 40% of women in a recent study have either previously considered or were currently considering undergoing a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of their body. Granted, cosmetic surgery should be a viable option for well-informed adults who wish to make certain body modifications. That said, doctors caution that cosmetic surgery can be dangerous when it becomes habitual or used as a substitute for leading a healthy lifestyle. Like cosmetic surgery, dieting is also a slippery slope that can lead to a compulsive and unhealthy way of life. Dr. Ebony said, the goal is eating healthy, not dieting. Theres a difference. Its been reported that more than one-third of the people who admit to normal dieting, will transition into pathological dieting, and about a quarter of them will suffer from a partial or full-blown eating disorder.

There has been a common misconception that eating disorders and the devastating impact of diet culture only affect white women, which couldnt be further from the truth. You cant talk about diet culture without talking about Black people, Dr. Ebony said. Eating disorders are a significant issue for Black women. Studies show that recurrent binge eating is more common among Black women than white women and that Black girls are 50% more likely than white girls to engage in bulimic behavior.

Although anorexia is less common among Blacks than whites, Black Americans with anorexia typically develop the disorder at a younger age and struggle with the disorder for longer periods, which in part can be explained by food deserts in inner-city neighborhoods, lack of access to medical and mental health services in the Black community, and a lack of education about healthy eating habits. The prevalence of eating disorders among Black women is also broadly fueled by the impact of mainstream images of white beauty in America that often feature slimmer silhouettes than the curvier bodies of many Black women.

The commodification and dehumanization of the Black female body has been widely documented. Dating as far back as 1814 when Saartjie Sara Baartman, an African slave, was involuntarily put on display throughout Europe for patrons to pay admission to gawk at her curvy silhouette the Black female body has been objectified and looked at as a spectacle and a source of shame. But the degradation of the Black female body did not end with Baartman, whose remains were showcased in a Paris museum in up until 1974 over a century past her death. Many Black women continue to carry the intergenerational trauma of being viewed as abnormal and not good enough.

Diet culture overall, and everything that its associated with, is rooted in anti-Blackness. The Black body has been depicted in mainstream media as hypersexual, greedy, savage, insatiable, and undesirable, Dr. Ebony said.

Black women are typically depicted in media through three select lens: the jezebel trope in which Black women are objectified and depicted as hyper-sexual and overtly promiscuous compared to white women, themammy maternal stereotype, and the angry Black woman (the sapphire) trope; and according to Dr. Ebony, social media has added insult to injury by, uplifting and glorifying non-Black bodies. Interestingly, more recently there has been a slight shift in which some non-Black women are seeking cosmetic enhancements to make their lips appear fuller, their hips wider, and their glutes rounder physical attributes that many Black woman naturally possess but have been a source of shame and oppression. Yet, are accepted and in some cases viewed as desirable when seen on non-Black women. Black women in the same body are viewed as lewd and raunchy, Dr. Ebony explained. This constantly evolving matrix of expectations can lead Black women to, continuously chase the idea of beauty, while also never feeling good enough, Dr. Ebony shared.

Contrary to what some might think healthy bodies do not always have a flat stomach and cinched waistline. Dr. Ebony described a healthy body as one that is mobile, energetic, and functions in ways that promotes less illness. But a healthy mindset must accompany a healthy body and healthy body image.

Its important for Black women to be happy with who and where they are. Not the potential of their body fitting an ideal, but loving their body as it is now. This is key in possessing a healthy body image, Dr. Ebony explained. I dont think its about self-love. Its about acceptance. Without acceptance, you cannot love yourself.

For Black women who wish to lose weight or seek other changes in their body, Dr. Ebony suggested they eliminate deficit thinking. Stop thinking about what you need to take out of your diet and start considering healthy foods that you can begin to include. Overall, Dr. Ebony recommended a holistic approach to physical change that first begins with mental and emotional healing. For example, not only going by the number on the scale and to focus more on feeling healthy and creating positive messages around body image and food.

We as Black women have to understand our trauma and how this happened to us. Once we begin to process and address our trauma we can create space and welcome in grace and compassion. If we dont have grace and compassion we cant do the long-term work needed to have healthy bodies.

Processing body shame trauma can start by seeking the assistance of a mental health professional, researching the history of how Black women have been historically objectified, and being more conscious about the quality and quantity of media consumption. Dr. Ebony suggested for Black women to frequent social media platforms that make them feel positive about their natural bodies and not unworthy or ashamed.

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Former WWE wrestler Ryback has shown off his new shredded physique on social media, as he boasts about his new seven-week vegan diet.

For many gym goers, an almost religious diet of chicken and rice is synonymous with building and maintaining muscle.

However, Ryback has recently proven that this out-dated concept is no longer the way forward.

The retired wrestler has recently switched lanes from WWE to the world of fitness by launching his own business venture which provides premium supplements by the name of 'Feed Me More'.

In addition to this, much like many ex-professional athletes, he also had a podcast - obviously.

However, what makes The Big Man's fitness routine slightly unique is that both the supplements he provides and his personal diet are 100% vegan.

The former wrestler, who described himself as the "300-pound vegan", discusses how he made the transformation from an avid meat eater to a dedicated vegan.

"I already ate a lot of vegetables, my main thing was that I never really looked at how I could replace or cut down on animal protein," Ryback explained.

"All I had to do was switch out my meats, I was already halfway vegan without knowing it!"

He later added: "I said, 'you know what? I'm going to try this' and I look better and I'm stronger than I've been."

Ryback further supported that statement in his recent message to his Twitter followers, by saying:"Seven weeks vegan and my body weight is 292 lbs. I just keep seeing improvements and energy increasing even more," the former wrestler says whilst displaying his chistled abdominals.

Furthermore, this doesn't seem to be just a dietary phase for The Big Man, as Ryback has continuously preached veganism on his personal social media, and based on his current physique, the diet is clearly working for him.

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Weve partnered with Nature Made to bring you tips to stay healthy this winter.

A little knowledge goes a long way in helping to support your immune system when the weather sends everyone indoors, along with their sniffles and coughs.

Here are answers to some common questions about immunity.

Our immune system is our mode of defense against intruders from the outside world. The immune system is able to differentiate between the bodys own cells and foreign antigens. This includes viruses, bacteria, fungi, foreign tissue, and toxins.

White blood cells recognize antigens and try to eliminate them. As we interact with our environment, the immune system becomes better and better at recognizing these antigens and keeping us healthy.

The immune system has two parts:

A balanced diet in general is important for your immune system. A few specific foods can help ensure youre getting the right amount of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, proteins, and healthy fats to keep inflammation low and support your immune system.

This includes:

Certain foods may increase inflammation in your body.

Try to avoid the following foods, which can increase inflammation:

Its also a good idea to limit your alcohol consumption.

Certain supplements may help support your immune system.* However, as their name suggests, they should supplement not replace your healthy lifestyle.

Some people, particularly older adults, may be deficient in nutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc, and may benefit from supplements.*

For instance, your body doesnt produce or store vitamin C, so if you dont get the recommended daily amount from your diet (75 milligrams for women and 90 milligrams for men, daily), you may want to take a supplement. However, its important to ask your doctor before taking any new supplements.

Nature Made vitamin C comes in gummies, soft gels, and time-release tablets.

Adults need roughly 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. This varies from person to person. However, getting less than 7 hours of sleep per night on a regular basis may weaken your immune system.

Sleep deprivation keeps the immune system from building up protective, substances like antibodies and cytokines.

Yes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting the annual flu vaccine as a safe and effective way to prevent the flu for anyone 6 months of age or older. When you get vaccinated, your body produces antibodies against several strains of the influenza virus.

The flu vaccine needs to be updated every year to keep up with different strains of the flu virus. So, its important to get the new vaccine each year.

You should consider making the flu shot a priority if youre in any of the following categories:

In those with obesity, losing weight could make a big difference in the overall immune system.

Obesity has been linked to an impaired immune response. While the cause of this isnt fully understood, scientists do know that one characteristic of obesity is a state of chronic inflammation.

Lowering your overall calorie intake, getting some exercise, and increasing the amounts of fruits and vegetables in your diet are the first steps if you believe you need to lose weight. Talk to your doctor if youre unsure where to begin.

Yes, moderate exercise is an excellent way to support your immune system. Try to aim for 30 minutes per day for 5 days of the week, or 150 minutes per week total. Include a mix of cardio and strength training exercises.

Yes. Smoking can negatively impact your immune system.

Research also shows that smoking may upset the balance of your immune system so much that it can increase the risk of some immune and autoimmune disorders. An autoimmune disorder occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks your bodys healthy cells.

Reducing stress can make a big difference in your immune system functioning.

A few ways to reduce stress include:

Other things you can do to stay healthy:

There are many ways to keep your immune system healthy, including eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep. But theres no quick fix.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Fossil fuel burning accounts for the majority of global greenhouse gas emissions, and to the worlds credit, several countries are working to reduce their use and the heat-trapping emissions that ensue. The goal is to keep global temperatures under a 1.5-2C increase above preindustrial levels, the upper limits of the Paris Climate Agreement.

If we stopped burning all fossil fuels this minute, would that be enough to keep a lid on global warming?

According to UC Santa Barbara ecology professor David Tilman, petroleum energy sources are only part of the picture. In a paper published in the journal Science, Tilman and colleagues predict that even in the absence of fossil fuels, cumulative greenhouse gas emissions could still cause global temperatures to exceed climate change targets in just a few decades.

Global food demand and the greenhouse gases associated with it are on a trajectory to push the world past the one-and-a-half degree goal, and make it hard to stay under the two degree limit, said Tilman, who holds a dual appointment at UCSBs Bren School of Environmental Science & Management and at the University of Minnesota.

The worlds growing population, as well as its diet, are driving food production practices that generate and release massive and increasing amounts of carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. According to the paper, left unchecked, agricultural emissions alone could exceed the 1.5C limit by about 2050.

These findings are especially concerning given that we havent stopped using fossil fuels, Tilman said. And with a 1C average increase in global temperature since 1880, weve got only a slim margin before global warming results in widespread sea level rise, ocean acidification, biodiversity loss and other effects that will change life as we know it.

All it would take for us to exceed the two-degree warming limit is for food emissions to remain on their path and one additional year of current fossil fuel emissions, Tilman said. And I guarantee you, were not going to stop fossil fuel emissions in a year.

Reducing the emissions from food production, will likely be essential to keeping the planet livable in its current state, according to the scientists.

Its well known that agriculture releases about 30% of all greenhouse gases, Tilman said. Major sources include deforestation and land clearing, fertilizer overuse and gassy livestock, all of which are increasing as the global population increases.

In high-yield countries such as the U.S., which have the benefit of large scale modern agriculture, intensive animal farming and heavy-handed fertilizer use are major contributors of greenhouse gases.

Meanwhile, in low-yield countries such as those in sub-Saharan Africa, population growth and increasing affluence are driving demand for more food, and toward more urban diets that arericher in meat and meat products, Tilman explained.

Their demand for food is going up, but the farmers dont have the resources to have high yields, so they just clear more and more land, he said.

And yet, it isnt as though we can just stop producing food, which is perhaps the main reason why agricultural emissions have received less attention than fossil fuels as a target for reduction, according to the researchers.

You cant look at agriculture as if we can somehow get rid of it, said Tilman, whose research focuses on the environmental impacts of agriculture, as well as the links between diet, environment and health. We need it; its essential for society.

But, according to the papers authors, global warming does not have to be an unavoidable impact of feeding the the world.

Through early and widespread adoption of several feasible food system strategies, it is possible to limit emissions from agriculture in a way that keeps us from exceeding the 2C limit by the end of the century while feeding a growing population.

The most effective, according to the paper, is a switch toward more plant-rich diets, which arent just healthier overall, but also reduce the demand for beef and other ruminant meats. That, in turn, reduces the pressure to clear for grazing land or produce the grains and grasses (more farming, more fertilizer) required to feed them.

Were not saying these diets have to be vegetarian or vegan, Tilman said.

Widespread reduction of red meat consumption to once a week and having protein come from other sources such as chicken or fish, while increasing fruits and vegetables, in conjunction with decreasing fossil fuel use, could help keep the planet livably cool in the long run.

Many countries have high yields because from 1960 until now they have been using more and more fertilizer, he said. But recent research has shown that almost all of these countries are actually using much more than they need to attain the yield they have.

A drop of roughly 30% in fertilizer use would not only save the farmer money for the same yield, it prevents the release of nitrous oxide that occurs when excess fertilizer goes unused.

About 40% of all future climate warming from agriculture may come from nitrous oxide from fertilizer, Tilman added. So adding the right amount of fertilizer has a large benefit for climate change and would save farmers money.

Other strategies the researchers explored included adjusting global per capita calorie consumption to healthy levels; improving yields to help meet demand where it may reduce the pressure to clear more land; and reducing food waste by half.

The nice thing is that we can do each of these things sort of halfway and still solve the problem, Tilman said. The sooner we employ these strategies, the closer we can get to keeping the Earth cool and avoiding the wholesale changes we would have to adopt if we wait too much longer, he added.

Im optimistic, he said. We have a viable path for achieving global environmental sustainability and better lives for all of us.

Research in this paper was conducted also by Michael A. Clark (lead author) and John Lynch at University of Oxford; Nina G.G. Domingo, Kimberly Colgan, Sumil Thakrar and Jason D. Hill at University of Minnesota; and Ins L. Azevedo at Stanford University

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SPRINGFIELD FARM IN NORTHERN BALTIMORE COUNTY SAY THOSE THANKSGIVING TURKEYS ARE GOING TO BE SMALLER THIS YEAR. [TURKEYS GOBBLING] IN OCTOBER, JUST BEFORE THE TURKEYS ARE PROCESSED, MANY OF THEM GROW TO BE A NICE SIZE. WHEN THE PANDEMIC BEGAN, FEW OF US KNEW THAT FAMILY GATHERINGS WOULD BE SMALLER, MEANING A SMALLER CROWD -- AND NOW, A SMALLER TURKEY. >> THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A CHALLENGE MORE FROM THE , STANDPOINT OF HOW MANY DO WE PRODUCE, HOW LARGE DO WE LET THEM GET, WHICH IS ANOTHER CHALLENGE FOR US, AND IN A LOT OF CASES, OUR PEOPLE EVEN GOING TO DO THANKSGIVING? PHIL: AT DAVID SMITHS FAMILY FARM IN SPARKS, EACH YEAR TH RAISE HUNDREDS OF TURKEYS, SOME QUITE LARGE. BUT THIS YEAR IT IS DIFFERENT. SMALLER GATHERINGS MEAN A SMALLER MEAL. >> ONE GENTLEMAN TYPICALLY TAKES TWO FORTY POUNDERS. WE USUALLY DONT GROW THEM TO THAT POINT, BUT WE DO HAVE A FEW THAT GROW THAT BIG. HES NOT TAKING THEM THIS YEAR. PHIL: SMITH SAYS YOU CANT JUST GROW TURKEYS SMALLER. AND THATS BEEN A CHALLENGE. >> THEY COME IN AND YOU CANT JUST SAY OK GUYS WERE GOING TO PUT YOU ON A DIET. THAT JUST DOESNT WORK. THEY ARE GOING TO GROW AT THE SOTHEY ARE GOING TO GROW AT THE PACE THEY ARE GOING TO GROW AT. PHIL: ANOTHER ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS -- THEY ARE SELLING FEWER BIRDS TO PLACES LIKE RESTAURANTS AND OTHER LARGE RETAILERS, SINCE DEMAND IS DOWN. HE SAYS, IF YOU STILL WANT A TURKEY AND NOT A TURKEY BREAST THERES A WAY YOU CAN STILL PUT , A BIRD ON THE TABLE AND ENJOY THANKSGIVING. >> HOW ABOUT A HALF TURKEY? ITLL COOK FASTER. YOULL GET A LOT MORE MEAT. LETS SAY A HALF TURKEY IS 15 POUNDS. YOULL GET 50% MORE MEAT THAN WHOLE BIRD. WITH A 15-PO

Coronavirus pandemic affects size of Thanksgiving turkeys

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With coronavirus cases rising, what your Thanksgiving dinner table will look like is still in question. WBAL-TV 11 News spoke with one farmer who says the main course will likely be a different size.|| Coronavirus updates | Maryland's latest numbers | Where to get tested ||The people at Springfield Farm in northern Baltimore County say those Thanksgiving turkeys are going to be smaller this year.In October, just before the turkeys are processed, many of them grow to be a nice size. When the pandemic began, few of us knew that family gatherings would be smaller, meaning a smaller crowd and now a smaller turkey."This year has been a challenge more from the standpoint of how many do we produce, how large do we let them get, which is another challenge for us, and in some cases, are people even going to do Thanksgiving? said David Smith, of Springfield Farm.Smith's family farm in Sparks raise hundreds of turkeys each year -- some quite large, but this year it's different. Smaller gatherings mean a smaller meal."One gentleman typically takes two 40 pounders. We usually don't grow them to that point, but we do have a few that grow that big. He's not taking them this year, Smith said.Smith says you can't just grow turkeys smaller and that's been a challenge."They come in and you can't just say, OK guys, we're going to put you on a diet.' That just doesn't work. They are going to grow at the pace they are going to grow at, he said.Another issue because of the coronavirus is they are selling fewer birds to places like restaurants and other large retailers since demand is down. Smith said if you still want a turkey and not a turkey breast, there's a way you can still put a bird on the table and enjoy Thanksgiving. When asked about half turkey, Smith said, "It'll cook faster. You'll get a lot more meat. Let's say a half turkey is 15 pounds. You'll get 50% more meat than with a 15-pound whole bird."Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the price of turkey really hasn't changed much since 2019.

With coronavirus cases rising, what your Thanksgiving dinner table will look like is still in question. WBAL-TV 11 News spoke with one farmer who says the main course will likely be a different size.

|| Coronavirus updates | Maryland's latest numbers | Where to get tested ||

The people at Springfield Farm in northern Baltimore County say those Thanksgiving turkeys are going to be smaller this year.

In October, just before the turkeys are processed, many of them grow to be a nice size. When the pandemic began, few of us knew that family gatherings would be smaller, meaning a smaller crowd and now a smaller turkey.

"This year has been a challenge more from the standpoint of how many do we produce, how large do we let them get, which is another challenge for us, and in some cases, are people even going to do Thanksgiving? said David Smith, of Springfield Farm.

Smith's family farm in Sparks raise hundreds of turkeys each year -- some quite large, but this year it's different. Smaller gatherings mean a smaller meal.

"One gentleman typically takes two 40 pounders. We usually don't grow them to that point, but we do have a few that grow that big. He's not taking them this year, Smith said.

Smith says you can't just grow turkeys smaller and that's been a challenge.

"They come in and you can't just say, OK guys, we're going to put you on a diet.' That just doesn't work. They are going to grow at the pace they are going to grow at, he said.

Another issue because of the coronavirus is they are selling fewer birds to places like restaurants and other large retailers since demand is down. Smith said if you still want a turkey and not a turkey breast, there's a way you can still put a bird on the table and enjoy Thanksgiving.

When asked about half turkey, Smith said, "It'll cook faster. You'll get a lot more meat. Let's say a half turkey is 15 pounds. You'll get 50% more meat than with a 15-pound whole bird."

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the price of turkey really hasn't changed much since 2019.

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Today well take a closer look at Heartland Group Holdings Limited (NZSE:HGH) from a dividend investors perspective. Owning a strong business and reinvesting the dividends is widely seen as an attractive way of growing your wealth. If you are hoping to live on your dividends, its important to be more stringent with your investments than the average punter. Regular readers know we like to apply the same approach to each dividend stock, and we hope youll find our analysis useful.

With a eight-year payment history and a 5.2% yield, many investors probably find Heartland Group Holdings intriguing. It sure looks interesting on these metrics but theres always more to the story. There are a few simple ways to reduce the risks of buying Heartland Group Holdings for its dividend, and well go through these below.

Explore this interactive chart for our latest analysis on Heartland Group Holdings!

Dividends are typically paid from company earnings. If a company pays more in dividends than it earned, then the dividend might become unsustainable hardly an ideal situation. As a result, we should always investigate whether a company can afford its dividend, measured as a percentage of a companys net income after tax. Heartland Group Holdings paid out 56% of its profit as dividends, over the trailing twelve month period. A payout ratio above 50% generally implies a business is reaching maturity, although it is still possible to reinvest in the business or increase the dividend over time.

Consider getting our latest analysis on Heartland Group Holdings financial position here.

Before buying a stock for its income, we want to see if the dividends have been stable in the past, and if the company has a track record of maintaining its dividend. Looking at the last decade of data, we can see that Heartland Group Holdings paid its first dividend at least eight years ago. Its good to see that Heartland Group Holdings has been paying a dividend for a number of years. However, the dividend has been cut at least once in the past, and were concerned that what has been cut once, could be cut again. During the past eight-year period, the first annual payment was NZ$0.04 in 2012, compared to NZ$0.07 last year. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 7.2% a year over that time. The growth in dividends has not been linear, but the CAGR is a decent approximation of the rate of change over this time frame.

Its good to see the dividend growing at a decent rate, but the dividend has been cut at least once in the past. Heartland Group Holdings might have put its house in order since then, but we remain cautious.

With a relatively unstable dividend, its even more important to see if earnings per share (EPS) are growing. Why take the risk of a dividend getting cut, unless theres a good chance of bigger dividends in future? Heartland Group Holdings has grown its earnings per share at 3.9% per annum over the past five years. 3.9% per annum is not a particularly high rate of growth, which we find curious. When a business is not growing, it often makes more sense to pay higher dividends to shareholders rather than retain the cash with no way to utilise it.

When we look at a dividend stock, we need to form a judgement on whether the dividend will grow, if the company is able to maintain it in a wide range of economic circumstances, and if the dividend payout is sustainable. First, we think Heartland Group Holdings has an acceptable payout ratio. Second, earnings growth has been ordinary, and its history of dividend payments is chequered having cut its dividend at least once in the past. While were not hugely bearish on it, overall we think there are potentially better dividend stocks than Heartland Group Holdings out there.

Companies possessing a stable dividend policy will likely enjoy greater investor interest than those suffering from a more inconsistent approach. However, there are other things to consider for investors when analysing stock performance. For example, weve picked out 1 warning sign for Heartland Group Holdings that investors should know about before committing capital to this stock.

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North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)

Asia Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, ASEAN, Rest of Asia Pacific)

Europe (Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Central & Eastern Europe, Rest of Europe)

Middle East & Africa (GCC, Turkey, Rest of the Middle East & Africa)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America)

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Healthline last November added that quality sleep also helps with weight loss because people tend to have fewer food cravings, especially a desire for high calorie foods: When combined, changes in hormone production, appetite and cravings induced by inadequate sleep may contribute to increased weight and obesity risk.

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