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The connection between the pandemic and our dietary habits is undeniable. The stress of isolation coupled with a struggling economy has caused many of us to seek comfort with our old friends: Big Mac, Tom Collins, Ben and Jerry. But overindulging in this kind of food and drink might not just be affecting your waistline, but could potentially put you at greater risk of illness by hindering your immune system.

Hear the word nutrition, and often what comes to mind are fad diets, juice cleanses and supplements. Americans certainly seem concerned with their weight; 45 million of us spend US$33 billion annually on weight loss products. But one in five Americans consumes nearly no vegetables less than one serving per day.

When the emphasis is on weight loss products, and not healthy day-to-day eating, the essential role that nutrition plays in keeping us well never gets communicated. Among the many things I teach students in my nutritional biochemistry course is the clear relationship between a balanced diet and a strong, well-regulated immune system.

Along with social distancing measures and effective vaccines, a healthy immune system is our best defense against coronavirus infection. To keep it that way, proper nutrition is an absolute must. Although not a replacement for medicine, good nutrition can work synergistically with medicine to improve vaccine effectiveness, reduce the prevalence of chronic disease and lower the burden on the health care system.

The Impact of the Western Diet

Scientists know that people with preexisting health conditions are at greater risk for severe COVID-19 infections. That includes those with diabetes, obesity, and kidney, lung or cardiovascular disease. Many of these conditions are linked to a dysfunctional immune system.

Patients with cardiovascular or metabolic disease have a delayed immune response, giving viral invaders a head start. When that happens, the body reacts with a more intense inflammatory response, and healthy tissues are damaged along with the virus. Its not yet clear how much this damage factors into the increased mortality rate, but it is a factor.

What does this have to do with nutrition? The Western diet typically has a high proportion of red meat, saturated fat and whats known as bliss point foods rich in sugar and salt. Adequate fruit and vegetable consumption is missing. Despite the abundance of calories that often accompanies the Western diet, many Americans dont consume nearly enough of the essential nutrients our bodies need to function properly, including vitamins A, C and D, and the minerals iron and potassium. And that, at least in part, causes a dysfunctional immune system: too few vitamins and minerals, and too many empty calories.

A healthy immune system responds quickly to limit or prevent infection, but it also promptly turns down the dial to avoid damaging the cells of the body. Sugar disrupts this balance. A high proportion of refined sugar in the diet can cause chronic, low-grade inflammation in addition to diabetes and obesity. Essentially, that dial is never turned all the way off.

While inflammation is a natural part of the immune response, it can be harmful when its constantly active. Indeed, obesity is itself characterized by chronic, low-grade inflammation and a dysregulated immune response.

And research shows that vaccines may be less effective in obese people. The same applies to those who regularly drink too much alcohol.

How Nutrients Help

Nutrients, essential substances that help us grow properly and remain healthy, help maintain the immune system. In contrast to the delayed responses associated with malnutrition, vitamin A fights against multiple infectious diseases, including measles. Along with vitamin D, it regulates the immune system and helps to prevent its overactivation. Vitamin C, an antioxidant, protects us from the injury caused by free radicals.

Polyphenols, a wide-ranging group of molecules found in all plants, also have anti-inflammatory properties. Theres plenty of evidence to show a diet rich in plant polyphenols can lower the risk of chronic conditions, like hypertension, insulin insensitivity and cardiovascular disease.

Why dont we Americans eat more of these plant-based foods and fewer of the bliss-based foods? Its complicated. People are swayed by advertising and influenced by hectic schedules. One starting place would be to teach people how to eat better from an early age. Nutrition education should be emphasized, from kindergarten through high school to medical schools.

Millions of Americans live in food deserts, having limited access to healthy foods. In these circumstances, education must be paired with increased access. These long-term goals could bring profound returns with a relatively small investment.

Meantime, all of us can take small steps to incrementally improve our own dietary habits. Im not suggesting we stop eating cake, french fries and soda completely. But we as a society have yet to realize the food that actually makes us feel good and healthy is not comfort food.

The COVID-19 pandemic wont be the last we face, so its vital that we use every preventive tool we as a society have. Think of good nutrition as a seat belt for your health; it doesnt guarantee you wont get sick, but it helps to ensure the best outcomes.

Grayson Jaggers is an assistant professor at theUniversity of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

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Teddi Mellencamp is clapping back after being accused of promoting a starvation diet and unhealthy workouts through her All In brand.

Following a slew of posts online that alleged that the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast members company uses bully coaches to encourage unsafe practices from their clients, Teddi took to her Instagram page to share a message with her fans and followers.

I love All In. Im so incredibly proud of the over 15,000 lives weve helped change. Im so proud of all of our clients. I love all of our coaches. I love that I can wake up every single day and feel good about what I do. I live and breathe it, Teddi began in her September 15 video.

According to Teddi, she and her team are completely transparent about their program and let potential clients know exactly what is involved before they sign up.

And if it something that you want to do and you want us to hold you accountable to your goals, we are there to do that for you. If its not something you want to sign up for, you dont. Thats why I love that we are very transparent from the beginning, she shared.

Teddis post was shared just hours after Bravo Snarkside on Instagram shared a series of screenshots from a woman who claimed to have had a horrible experience with All In.

[Dietitians] and nutritionists are calling her out for her unsafe diet plan that is practically an eating disorder! the fan site alleged, adding that All In was under fire for starvation diet and unsafe workouts with insufficient daily calories.

In one of the screenshots shared with the post, a woman claimed to have been harassed and bullied by her All In coaches after adding an egg to her quinoa. Then, after experiencing a spike in her endometriosis due to the amount of oatmeal and quinoa she was consuming, she was dropped by the company.

After sharing her video on Instagram, Teddi was met with a fan who wanted to know if she was truly certified in nutrition.

I personally am an AFPA certified Nutrition and Wellness consultant along with AFPA certified personal trainer, Teddi confirmed.

Teddi then explained that her coaches are not trainers and nutritionists.

It is all explained on the FAQs page on our website. What has worked for us is truly living the lifestyle and going through a big change being coached by someone else who truly knows the ups and downs of personally changing their life. We are very transparent about all of this. I think before anyone signs up for a program they should do their research and decide if its the right one for them, Teddi stated.

After another person said they were so upset about the claims against Teddi and noted that the All In program changed her life, other commenters suspected the woman was working for Teddi.

[The program] worked for me as I know it did for thousands of other women and not a day goes by that I dont feel so proud I did it, the woman had written.

Then, after a second person said she was working for the program, Teddi set the record straight.

She doesnt work for me. [Shelby], we [love] you and appreciate you for sharing your story, she wrote.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 10 reunion concludes tonight, September 16, at 9 p.m. on Bravo.

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While chia seeds are termed as superfoods because of all these power-packed healthy nutrients, the calorie and fat content ( two tablespoons contain up to 138 calories). Hence, overdoing your intake can risk reversing weight loss.

Although helpful, one must remember to follow the rule of moderation if you are thinking of adding chia seeds to your weight loss regime.

We tell you the right way, and the right quantity of chia seeds to have in your diet:

If you go by the internet's logic, adding or sprinkling chia seeds to your smoothies and salads can be a good way to harness all its benefits.

However, if you really wish to unlock all health benefits and lose weight for good, you must work to maximize the nutritional benefits of the seeds. These can be done in two ways:

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Like it or not, eating for two isn't a license to eat twice as much as usual. Use healthy lifestyle habits to manage your pregnancy weight gain, support your baby's health and make it easier to shed the extra pounds after delivery.

There's no one-size-fits-all approach to pregnancy weight gain. Appropriate weight gain for you depends on various factors, including your pre-pregnancy weight and body mass index (BMI). Your health and your baby's health also play a role. Work with your health care provider to determine what's right for you.

Being overweight before pregnancy increases the risk of various pregnancy complications, including gestational diabetes, high blood pressure disorders of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, and the need for a C-section.

Work with your health care provider to determine what's best in your case and to manage your weight throughout pregnancy.

If you're underweight before pregnancy, it's essential to gain a reasonable amount of weight while you're pregnant. Without the extra weight, your baby might be born smaller than expected.

Gaining too much weight during pregnancy can increase your baby's risk of health problems, such as being born significantly larger than average (fetal macrosomia). You might also be at increased risk of pregnancy-related hypertension, gestational diabetes, prolonged labor and the need for a C-section or delivery before your due date. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can also increase your risk of postpartum weight retention and increases your risk of blood clots in the postpartum period.

Your baby might weigh in at 7 or 8 pounds. That accounts for some of your pregnancy weight gain. What about the rest? Here's a sample breakdown:

Larger breasts: 1 to 3 pounds

Larger uterus: 2 pounds

Placenta: 1 1/2 pounds

Amniotic fluid: 2 pounds

Increased blood volume: 3 to 4 pounds

Increased fluid volume: 2 to 3 pounds

Fat stores: 6 to 8 pounds

In the first trimester, most women don't need to gain much weight which is good news if you're struggling with morning sickness.

If you start out at a healthy or normal weight, you need to gain only about 1 to 4 pounds in the first few months of pregnancy. You can do this by eating a healthy diet no extra calories are necessary.

Steady weight gain is more important in the second and third trimesters especially if you start out at a healthy weight or you're underweight. According to the guidelines, you'll gain about 1 pound a week until delivery. An extra 300 calories a day half a sandwich and a glass of skim milk might be enough to help you meet this goal. For women who are overweight or have a BMI of 30 or higher, the guidelines suggest a weight gain of about 1/2 pound a week in the second and third trimesters. Try adding a glass of low-fat milk or an ounce of cheese and a serving of fresh fruit to your diet.

Your health care provider will keep a close eye on your weight. A dietitian also can help. Do your part by eating a healthy diet and keeping your prenatal appointments. To keep your pregnancy weight gain on target, your health care provider might offer suggestions for boosting calories or scaling back as needed.

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As one of the biggest rappers in music, Rick Ross is always hustling. But its not just in the recording studio where hes busy perfecting his craft (his newest music video, "Pinned to the Cross" from his upcoming album Richer Than I Ever Been, just came out)hes also working on perfecting his health.

Standing in the kitchen of his expansive Miami home, the rapper took Mens Health on a tour of his gym and fridge to give an inside look on how hes keeping in shape. The first thing he notes is he always has Pellegrino, Aquafina, Perrier and CTRL protein shakes floating in any of his three fridges (yes, you read that right). While he begins his day with a glass of ros wine and an egg omelette with sausage, hes also adamant with staying on track, as hes gone through a major weight loss transformation over the years.

I think what truly inspired [my weight loss] was me suffering my first seizure, he says. After I did that, I began to spend some more time looking at myself, taking care of myself, investing in myself. I realized I had to change my diet and my sleeping habits. Here we are.

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With that transformation came eliminating some previously bad eating habits, like steaks at all hours of the day and trips to Wing Stop for a 10-piece lemon pepper wing special. While those are now treated as personal rewards, Ross also found the best way to stay on his health journey was to meal prep the day before consumption, especially while performing on the road.

If you invest a little time into it, it wont be as difficult versus you getting up, flying out, landing and wondering what to eat, he explains about his new philosophy. Youre always going to come up short, straight up.

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After eating his breakfast, its a little trip to Ross massive home gym, RossFit. While he tries to get a workout every day, he feels satisfied if he can get something done 3-4 days a week. He also reveals his very simple goal for putting in all the exercise: his family. My fitness goal is just staying alive, staying healthy, watching my kids grow up, he explains. Other than that, Im already a sex symbol.

While Ross knows how working out is primarily about looking good for his fans, he does note that being in shape helps him out with stamina in the middle of performances as well. "Traveling is exercise, being on the stage is exercise, he says. I gotta be in shape and deliver whats really in my heart."

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Holly Madison is back to her pre-baby weight.

On Sept. 18, the reality TV star posted about her long journey to shedding pounds, indicating that she intentionally took her time.

"Yeah, I'm excited that I finally reached my goal weight but I also wanted to point out that it took me four years to get here. Losing weight just wasn't my first priority after having a baby, sorry 'bout it," she wrote on Instagram next to a before-and-after image. "I had an easy time losing the weight after my first pregnancy, but after the second one, the extra pounds were just hanging on."

Holly was afraid that a diet might change her mood or leave her unable to concentrate.

"I tried to lose weight just by working out and moderately watching what I eat at first, but even though I was doing really challenging workouts almost every day, nothing was budging," she said in her refreshingly honest post.

Finally, a year ago, Holly met with a nutritionist and she started making progress.

"I had to know what foods worked with my metabolism before a diet became effective," she wrote. "Only recently was I able to incorporate both a diet and exercise into my day. For a while, it was a struggle because it seemed I only had time for one: workout OR make sure I had all the foods I need to stick to my diet."

She continued, "I just wanted to share that as kind of a disclaimer to this picture because I know there are so many moms out there who feel bad because the don't always lose the weight quickly. The same methods don't necessarily work for everyone. Just remember, if you haven't made it to your physical goal yet, it's because you're a boss with a million things going on and you are probably killing it more than you think you are."

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Greece is popularly known for its beautiful islands, friendly people and most importantly, delicious foods. Locals are known to live long lives full of energy. Their diet is so popular that it is followed internationally by all cultures and loved by all for its positive health benefits.

Diet trends come and go, but the Mediterranean diet is one that is set to stay due to its wide range of ingredients to enjoy and the lack of limiting restrictions imposed by other diets.

It is a diet is that is easy to follow and incorporates fresh and flavoursome ingredients, packed with delicious herbs, vital vitamins and minerals which are needed to support a healthy lifestyle.

The Mediterranean diet is one of the most healthy diets in the world, seen more as a lifestyle, shedding negative connotations around the word diet.

What to expect to eat whilst enjoying this diet

The Mediterranean diet is not as strict as others, permitting a wide variety of foods that can be enjoyed and making it easy to follow. The diet promotes the consumption of foods that are high in Omega-3s and healthy fats, such as;

Individuals following this diet should reduce their intake of foods that contain:

The diet encourages healthy eating of foods that are made with fresh ingredients rather than processed foods that will damage an individuals gut health.

Here are 5 benefits that make the diet a must-try:

Good for your heart health

The Mediterranean Diet is most popularly known to benefit heart health by reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. This is due to the Omega-3 packed ingredients that are encouraged to be eaten whilst following this diet.

Good for your brain

A day of food packed with heart-healthy ingredients also has fantastic benefits for your brain health. The mediterranean diet may help prevent memory loss in the long term as well as reduce the risk of Alzheimers and other types of cognitive decline. About 60% of your brain is made of fat, half of that being made of Omega-3. Not getting enough of this fatty acid is linked to learning impairments, as well as depression. Fortunately, the Mediterranean diet is packed full of healthy fatty foods to be enjoyed daily.

Help with depression and anxiety

As briefly stated above, the amount of Omega-3 your body consumes has an impact on an individuals emotions which can lead to someone feeling depressed or happy. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to improve moods and can be found in items such as fatty fish. The Mediterranean diet also includes grains such as Quinoa which have been found to include flavonoid which is known to have a significant anti-depression effect.

Its good for your gut

The Mediterranean diet promotes consumption of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables which are known to improve healthy bacteria and overall provide positive effects on gut health. It also helps reduce inflammation and emphasises fibre-rich foods.

People with arthritis may benefit from this diet

The diet includes ingredients with anti-inflammatory properties, therefore following this diet may eliminate symptoms of Arthritis. For example, bananas are high in Magnesium and potassium that can increase bone density. Minerals such as Magnesium are also known to alleviate arthritis symptoms.

Overall, the Mediterranean diet is a stable diet that can be enjoyed by all. The diet encourages eating fresh and nutritious ingredients that provide a variety of health benefits as well as eliminating foods that will result in health issues, weight gain and other negative implications. Many individuals choose to follow the Mediterranean diet and have more success in being able to stick to it in the long term as the meal options to choose from are so much wider in comparison to other diets.

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A few years ago, I traveled to Okinawa in Japan, Nicoya in Costa Rica, Ikaria in Greece, Loma Linda in California and Sardinia in Italy all "Blue Zones," or homes to thelongest-lived people to find out what centenarians ate to live to 100.

I also asked dozens of theworld's leading nutritionists and food scientists what we should eat to enjoy a long and healthy life, while also taking care of the environment.

One conclusion leaped out like a flashing neon sign (and might come as a shock to fans of the latest trendy diets): Of the top 10 recommended foods, half belonged to the bean family lentils, soybeans, peanuts, chickpeas and black beans.

On Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, for example, the day might begin with a warm corn tortilla stuffed with savory black beans. On the Italian island of Sardinia, lunch might be a steaming bowl of minestrone, packed with fava beans, cranberry beans and chickpeas. On the Japanese island of Okinawa, dinner might include a tasty stir-fry with green beans, soybeans or mung bean sprouts.

Coincidental? I don't think so. A 2004 study of people 70 years or older in three different cultures around the world found that for every two tablespoons of beans a day individuals consumed, they reduced their risk of dying by 8%.

Other research has shown that beans not only provide the complex carbohydrates, proteins and trace minerals our bodies need, they also supply the fiber our microbiomes require, boosting our immune systems. That makes sense, because Blue Zone residents don't achieve their extraordinary longevity by relying on superior genes alone, but also by avoiding obesity, diabetes, heart disease, dementia and cancers better than the rest of us.

By contrast, nearly two thirds of Americans now report themselves to be overweight or obese, according to Gallup. And according to arecent Harvard study,we have a shorter average life expectancy than residents of nearly any other high-income nation largely because of our diets and lifestyles.

In every Blue Zone I've ever visited, generations of cooks have made beans a key ingredient in their most popular recipes.

Here are a few to make in your own kitchen:

TENDER BEAN, POTATO AND ONION STEW

Tender Bean, Potato and Onion Stew

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Featured in almost every Nicoyan meal, black beans contain high levels of anthocyanins and have 10 times the antioxidants of an equivalent serving of oranges. Rich and hearty, this one-pot meal is a staple in Costa Rica. It's easy to make and costs less than $1 a serving.

Cook time: 1 hourServings: 6

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CHICKPEA SOUP WITH LEMON AND HERBS

Chickpea Soup With Lemon and Herbs

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Greeks and Ikarians especially have mastered the art of blending lemon, olive oil and herbs. This simple recipe is a warming alternative to chicken soup in the winter and provides yet another way to creatively incorporate beans into your daily diet.

Cook time: 2 hours, 20 minutes; 45 minutes if using canned chickpeasServings: 6

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BLACK-EYE PEA SALAD WITH MINT AND ONIONS

Black-Eye Pea Salad With Mint and Onions

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This recipe represents one of my fondest revelations from cooking in Ikaria. I would never have thought to pair beans with vinegar and mint, but the result was a symphony of new and magical flavors. The vinegar not only adds the healthful digestion and immunity-boosting effects of fermentation and probiotics, but also helps maintain the texture of the beans so they don't disintegrate as leftovers.

Cook time: 1 hour if using dried beans; 10 minutes with canned beansServings: 8

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SWEET POTATO BLACK BEAN BURGER

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

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This burger is a longevity powerhouse. Loaded with beans, greens, sweet potatoes and pepitas, it's the perfect example of a Blue Zonesinspired twist on a classic American comfort food.

Cook time: 35 minutesServings: 4

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On top of being good for you, beans are cheap to produce and grow practically everywhere, from equatorial zones to northern regions, so they don't need to be transported vast distances to reach markets. They also don't require refrigeration and can be stored for a long time.

Beans are even healthy for the land itself, because they restore crucial nitrogen to the soil. Accounting for the environmental impacts of what we eat has become more urgent as Earth's climate crisis has worsened. The global food system now contributes more than a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from livestock production.

Shifting our diets to favor plants over meat could be so important. If people followed standard dietary guidelines, we could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food production by as much as 70%, according to a team from the University of Oxford.

So, what's the bottom line? Can we be good to both ourselves and the planet? Our research suggests we can. And the first step on that quest to achieve a long healthy life should be to embrace the simple magic of beans.

Dan Buettner is a longevity researcher, National Geographic Fellowand award-winning journalist. He is the author of"The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest" and "The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World's Healthiest People." His latest bestseller,"The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes for Living to 100," fuses scientific reporting, National Geographic photography and recipes that may help you live to100. Follow him on Instagram@danbuettner.

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Although eating is a fundamental aspect of life, dietary preferences are often complicated and polarizing. From plant-based to paleo to keto, the optimal human diet has been a long-contested topic. In the past few years, the carnivore diet has garnered mainstream attention and despite rigorous scientific studies showing the negative effects of this diet, anecdotal claims have inspired more people to try out carnivorism.

Proponents of the carnivore diet claim that this lifestyle is revolutionaryand contradicts conventional conceptions of nutrition science. Many advocates of carnivorism claim that this diet has drastically changed their lives the reported benefits range from stabilizing energy levels to curing autoimmune diseases. But how do these claims measure up to scientific scrutiny? Read on to learn about five celebrities who tried the carnivore diet and the impact that eating so much meat had on their health.

James Blunt was recently in the news for developing scurvy after two months on an all-meat diet. This ailment was the result of a petty vow to spite his vegan and vegetarian friends. His decision to eat only chicken and mince backfired as Blunt admitted he quickly became very unhealthy and was diagnosed with scurvy. As Azmina Govindji, the spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association pointed out, eliminating plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, and legumes can result in low levels of vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. Govindji explained how crucial these nutrients are stating, not having enough vitamin C can leave you feeling tired and lethargic, while fiber from oats and barley can reduce your blood cholesterol levels; and potassium helps your heart muscle to work properly.

Its safe to say that if a particular diet results in a disease historically associated with malnourished sailorsyou should probably try other options.

Mikhaila Peterson, the daughter of the controversial psychologist and professor Jordan Peterson, has been advocating her self-titled Lion Diet since claiming that exclusively eating ruminant meat (cows and lambs) has cured her physical and mental illnesses. A couple of years ago she garnered mainstream attention when, despite having no educational background or training in nutrition, dietetics, or biology, she began to sell her expertise for $599 per year. Aside from her lack of formal education, Petersons branding for her Lion Diet has a few red flags alerting to the pseudoscientific nature of her claims. For example, all of her evidence for the success of this diet is based on anecdotal claims (most of which are personal) rather than scientific evidence. Similarly, she claims that this simple diet is a cure-all for ailments ranging from auto-immune diseases to mental illness. Many fad diets, such as Petersons, rely on pseudoscience rather than rigorous scientific research, so familiarizing yourself with the telltale signs of pseudoscience is essential.

When Mikhaila Peterson began her Lion Diet, her father Jordan and mother Tammy joined her. While Mikhaila made lofty claims that this new diet cured her and her parents illnesses, news stories of her familys health undermined these claims. In 2019, her mother was diagnosed with kidney cancer and her father attended rehab for antidepressants. So while Mikhaila kept claiming on social media that her Lion Diet cured her and her fathers health, she willfully omitted her mothers severe health struggles. Furthermore, kidney cancer specifically is linked to meat consumption, so omitting her mothers health is not only dishonest but also potentially dangerous to the people who are following her carnivorous lifestyle. Secondly, in a now deleted video, she made claims on her youtube channel that she had completely turned her fathers health around and gotten rid of his mood disorder (video can be found here at 3:44) However in February of 2020, she contradicted these claims by revealing that her father had been constantly taking medication and was now in rehab dealing with addiction to that medication. While Mikhaila might claim her Lion Diet has cured all of her health problems, the health of her parents demonstrates how misinformed she really is. In an interview with The Atlantic,Jack Gilbert, the faculty director at the University of Chicagos Microbiome Center, claimed the Lion Diet is a terribly, terribly bad idea, adding, if [Mikhaila] does not die of colon cancer or some other severe cardiometabolic disease, the life I cant imagine.

Joe Rogan is a popular podcast host who has routinely commented on veganism and in 2019, he even admitted that the lifestyle is perfectly healthy. His favorable comments came after hosting a debate between James Wilks, the producer ofThe Game Changers, and Chris Kresser, an advocate of the paleo diet. Despite claiming on Instagram that Wilks knocked it out of the park in defending veganism and his film, Rogan began a carnivore diet in January of 2020. While he claims that this month-long experiment caused rapid weight loss, he also vividly details his issues with diarrhea caused by this diet (he compares it to a rainforest mudslideyeah). Rogan fails to consider that his weight loss might not be caused directly by his diet, but rather indirectly through his excessive diarrhea. This problem could be caused by a number of things. For one, meat is known to cause a host of ailments sometimes resulting from salmonella or E. coli contamination. Furthermore, the lack of fiber in the carnivore diet could result in malnourished good gut bacteria which could lead to issues like diarrhea. Aside from these gastrointestinal issues, eating two servings of red or processed meat a week is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death. While Rogan only stuck to this diet for a month, the health problems could be long-lasting.

Shawn Baker is a prominent advocate of the carnivore diet and former M.D. who had his medical license revoked in 2017 due to incompetence. Despite his lack of qualifications, Baker continues to push his beliefs about the carnivore diet and, much like Mikhaila Peterson, claims that this diet is a cure-all. However, his health has been called into question several times, specifically regarding his cholesterol levels. In 2018, after 15 months on a carnivore diet, he discussed his bloodwork on Robb Wolfs podcast. Youtuber Mic the Vegan discussed Bakers blood test results in his own video. Mic points out that in the podcast Wolf concedes that Bakers total cholesterol is high (205 mg/dl), however, he conveniently neglects to mention Bakers LDL or bad cholesterol. Using a simple equation, Mic discovered that Bakers LDL cholesterol was incredibly high (149.2 mg/dl), in fact, his LDL cholesterol was about twice as high as the optimal level. Such high LDL cholesterol puts Baker at extreme risk for atherosclerosis. Not only that, but Mic points out that his blood glucose levels put him in the diabetic range and his testosterone levels were off the charts low.

While these individuals maintained an all-meat diet for the health benefits, scientific evidence demonstrates how detrimental the carnivore diet truly is. Dr. Lawrence Cheskin, who dubbed the carnivore diet the heart attack diet, has an explanation for the short term health benefits some carnivore dieters experience. In an interview for Inverse, Cheskin explains that sometimes the perceived health benefits are not from the diet itself, but simply the result of losing weight. He goes on to say that sometimes it looks like having all meat lowered your cholesterol when in fact if you had the same amount of calories but they were all red meat, then youd be raising your cholesterol.

Marion Nestle, Ph.D. and professor emeritus of food studies at NYU, believes that these carnivore dieters can think and eat whatever they want and thats fine. She is quoted at the end of the Inversearticle matter of factly, sayingIs [this diet] going to be good for them? No. But thats their choice. While technically Nestle is right that ones diet is ultimatelytheir choice, the unsustainable and unethical nature of the carnivore diet extends beyond the individual making the action.

Reducing meat from your diet is not only scientifically demonstrated to be beneficial to your health, but a meat-free diet has the lowest environmental impact. It is one of the best actions you can take as an individual to limit suffering and destruction in this world.

While the carnivore diet is extreme, even less restrictive meat-heavy diets pose a serious threat to ones health. As mentioned, just two servings of red or processed meat a week is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death (for reference, the average American eats five servings of red or processed meats a week). Take the Atkins diet popular for allegedly helping with weight loss, this diet restricts carbohydrates while increasing the consumption of proteins and fats. Research suggests that consuming large amounts of protein and fat derived from animal sources can increase ones risk for heart disease and some cancers. Similarly, the Paleo diet typically includes large servings of red meat and has been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular problems, diabetes, and certain cancers.

By contrast, research has shown vegan diets to be protective against ischemic heart disease and cancer. Similarly, individuals following a vegan diet are at the lowest risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Following a plant-based diet not only has a myriad of health benefits, but you can also feel good knowing that your choices are better for the animals and the environment!

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It is widely known that Covid-19 most cruelly afflicts people who are already in poor health. Along with advanced age, a higher risk of severe illness and death is associated with obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

What is less commonly noted is that most of these conditions are diet-related diseases, which are largely caused by and can be cured by what we eat.

In other words, nutrition is the biggest coronavirus risk factor that nobody is talking about.

Over the years, Ive helped hundreds of patients with diet-related diseases lose weight and drop their medications, primarily through diet and lifestyle adjustments. I never expected my medical expertise to have any relevance in a viral pandemic.

But Ive come to believe that proper nutrition may be the best way we have of readying our bodies to fight off the coronavirus. The overlap between poor metabolic health and vulnerability to Covid-19 has become impossible to ignore.

Dr. Mariela Glandt. Photo: courtesy

Why is metabolic dysfunction so uniquely damaging to people infected with the coronavirus?

Researchers are still racing to identify all the different mechanisms at play. We know that insulin resistance and obesity wreak general havoc with the immune system. Affected individuals get sick more frequently, and when they do get sick, its more debilitating.

Fat cells spill into the bloodstream and accumulate in the tissues of the immune system, disrupting the activity of leukocytes, lymphocytes and T-cells. Abnormal hormonal function leads to chronic inflammation, which may be particularly dangerous when Covid-19 provokes a hyperinflammatory response.

All these changes not only have a negative impact on immune response but also, chillingly, on the efficacy of many vaccines.

Beware sugar, carbs, seed oils

These dysfunctions can be changed with remarkable speed.

One of the most important but little-known medical breakthroughs of the last several decades was the discovery of the hidden connections between most metabolic diseases.

Few of my patients, before I saw them, had ever been told that symptoms such as excess abdominal fat, high cholesterol and hyperglycemia were all profoundly related. In fact, they can all have the same causes, mechanisms and pathways, and its difficult to tell where one of these conditions ends and another begins.

In recognition of these connections, doctors on the vanguard will diagnose patients who exhibit three or more signs of significant metabolic dysfunction with metabolic syndrome.

The fact that all these conditions are related is great news for most patients: it means we can treat them all with a single strategy.

Diet-related diseases require diet-related solutions, and metabolic disease is caused primarily by an excess of sugar, dietary carbohydrates, and seed oils.

Carbs especially those found in sugars and highly refined grains prompt huge spikes of the hormone insulin, the first step in a vicious cycle that leads to insulin resistance and other hormonal imbalances and derangements. Seed oils (often referred to as vegetable oils) like canola and corn oil increase insulin resistance.

Israeli diet: healthy or not?

Many books and articles have celebrated the Israeli diet as one of the worlds healthiest. True, Israel is metabolically healthier than many Western nations, but that isnt saying much.

Nearly half of Israels adults are overweight, at least one-third have hypertension, and nearly one-third of those between the ages of 65 and 84 have diabetes. An unacceptably large percentage of our population is at an especially high risk of death from Covid-19 due to diet-related illnesses.

The local emphasis on fresh vegetables, lean protein and olive oil is a wonderful and very nutritious thing, but Israel is still very much at the mercy of the global trends that are driving the twin pandemics of diabetes and obesity.

Fast food and American cuisine are on the rise here as elsewhere. We eat too much nutrient-free junk food, food thats processed and full of sugar and seed oils. We drink too much soda and fruit juice. (Juice is pure sugar, even if its natural!) Every Israeli, no matter the age or health condition, should be reducing consumption of these metabolically destructive foods.

Go keto

For adults who already have known metabolic risk factors, even certain elements of the otherwise healthy traditional Israeli diet may be worth reviewing.

Think of all that pita bread, and all those dateswhat are they but highly concentrated blasts of carbohydrate?

To my own patients, I recommend a more extreme change: a very low carbohydrate (or ketogenic) diet. Very little fruit, no rice, no hummus.

Avoiding carbs almost entirely is the one surefire way to quickly break the vicious cycle of insulin spikes and insulin resistance.

My patients enjoy vegetables, chicken, fish, eggs, meat, olive oil and dairy in abundance, they lose weight, and their metabolic health recovers with extraordinary speed.

Im not the only doctor to see these results. A 2019 experiment, to give one example, showed that in just four weeks the majority of participants on a low-carb diet reversed their metabolic syndrome. Imagine: four weeks to undo a lifetime of damage!

Now, as the coronavirus sweeps across our communities, diet may be a more important intervention than ever.

Dr. Mariela Glandt, trained at Harvard and Columbia, is an endocrinologist with extensive experience in the treatment of diabetes. She is the author of the Amazon bestselling e-book How to Eat in the Time of Covid-19. She is the founder and director of the Glandt Center for Diabetes Care in Tel Aviv, where she uses the ketogenic diet as one of the main tools for treating diabetes. Dr. Glandt worked in New York in private and hospital practice.

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