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Golf may be the official sport of douchebags everywhere (not mini golf, that's awesome), but it's hard to deny that there are several people who've transcended the overall lame nature of the glorified drinking game and managed to become legends in their own way. You have to have a tremendous personality to make people interested in golf, and John Daly, with his Diet Coke obsession, is definitely one of those characters.

John is probably one of the sport's most colorful characters. From the often ridiculous but awesome outfits he rocks on the green, to his constant struggles with addiction: whether it be food, alcohol, cigarettes, or Diet Coke, the outspoken and inconsistent golfer has become a subject of fascination for those who follow the sport.

Then there's also the matter of his four divorces.

Daly still persists, indulgent excesses, gripes with life, all of it. It seems that he's swapped out one set of addictions for another, however. After undergoing lap band surgery in order to curb his weight gain, John still slammed back tons of Diet Coke, however his intake needed to be reduced due to the nature of the procedure.

As John said in an interview with The Big Lead, "The band won't allow me to drink as many. If I don't have ice, I can drink it. I can't have it straight because of the carbonation. I used to have 26-28 cans a day. Now I have 10-12 at the most."

In addition to his penchant for sugar-free caramel colored carbonated beverages, Daly also is a longtime smoker, and attributes his lack of a fitness regimen to his cancer stick habit.

"Some guys want to do a little more cardio training; I can't see me being allowed to smoke a cigarette on a treadmill. I don't think they will let me into the gym if I do that. Will they?"

I mean, he could always just briskly jog outdoors with a pack of smokes rolled up into his sleeves if he really wanted to run and puff.

The 54-year-old, two-time major winner has opened up about his bladder cancer diagnosis and underwent a procedure to have it removed. However, he has said that there's a high chance the disease will return.

"[My doctor] said there's an 85 percent chance it comes back. I've got to go back and see him in three months. They will probably have to cut it out again. It's probably going to come back, and then another three months that you don't know," he told The Golf Channel.

John stated that despite the chance of the cancer returning, he was fortunate in some respects, "Luckily for me they caught it early, but bladder cancer is something that I don't know all the details. But it doesn't look like it may go away. We will just see what happens. Maybe there's a miracle."

John's back pains and kidney stones ultimately forced him to withdraw from the Charles Schwab series and see a specialist.

"[My urologist told me] it doesn't look like any stones are in there. But unfortunately, you have bladder cancer. After I did the CT I was fixing to sip on my Diet Coke and he said, 'Don't drink anything. We have to get you back in here and get this cancer out of you.'"

John's career has spanned an impressive 33 years where he's won a five PGA tour titles. He was approved to use a cart last year after getting his American with Disabilities Act application approved. In the past few years, John has mentioned a persistent knee injury that's impeded his ability to play effectively.

Despite his years of bad health habits, he's vowed to make a more concentrated effort to take better care of himself.

"I'm cutting way, way back on the Diet Coke and counting minutes before I can have a cigarette. I'm trying to quit smoking. The doctors aren't saying it's too late. Unfortunately, it's a cancer that keeps coming back. But I'm going to listen to them, and I'm going to try and quit smoking.If it comes back, it comes back. Six months to a year, if it doesn't go away, I'm going to live my life. I'm gonna have some fun. I always tell people I've lived one hell of a life. No matter what happens, I'm not scared to die or anything."

He continued, "It would have been nice to play the last seven or eight or 13 years of my career a little more healthy. But hey, I'm still working, I'm still living life, I'm still doing the things I need to do ... I can accept the challenge. I'm not scared of that. I just want my kids to be OK and everyone else in my family."

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Maintaining a healthy weight plays an important role in managing psoriatic arthritis. Obesity causes low-grade inflammation, as fat tissue churns out inflammatory proteins, including cytokines, chemokines, and adipokines. Being overweight or obese has been linked to an increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis, an inflammatory condition, and making it more difficult to manage.

Excess weight puts more pressure on your joints, which can lead to injury and inflammation. Whats more, excess weight can interfere with medications that treat psoriatic arthritis, so they dont work as well. A review published in May 2018 in the journal PLoS ONE found that obesity was linked to a 60 percent greater chance that a class of biologic drugs commonly used to treat psoriatic arthritis, called tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, wouldnt work.

The link between obesity and psoriatic arthritis is very complex and not adequately understood, says John Davis, III, MD, a clinical rheumatologist who specializes in psoriatic arthritis at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. We believe that [obesity] drives inflammation, providing the link to the joint disease.

Psoriatic arthritis is also linked to other health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. For all of these, Losing weight and maintaining weight in a healthy range is important, says Melissa Ann Prest, DCN, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The good news: Weight loss has been linked to an improvement in psoriatic arthritis symptoms, including painful, swollen joints and fatigue. Its probably reducing the inflammatory burden, says Dr. Davis.

American College of Rheumatology and National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) guidelines, published in November 2018 in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology, recommend weight loss for all obese people who have psoriatic arthritis to help improve their response to medication. Losing weight helps psoriatic arthritis symptoms in other ways, as well, explains Rajat Bhatt, MD, a rheumatologist with Memorial Hermann Health System in Texas. It decreases inflammation and stress on the joints and lowers uric acid levels linked to gout another joint condition common in people who have psoriatic arthritis.

And weight loss doesnt have to be major. Research has found that overweight and obese people with psoriatic arthritis who lost just 5 percent of their body weight were more likely to have minimal disease activity.

Although psoriatic arthritis symptoms such as fatigue and stiff, achy joints can make it more challenging to move, its possible to drop extra pounds with the right strategies and support. Here are a some tips to help you lose weight and improve your symptoms.

Daviss number one tip for weight loss in people who have psoriatic arthritis is to eliminate added sugars. They provide extra calories that dont benefit your body and can increase chronic inflammation, upping your risk of related conditions, such as obesity and diabetes.

Another reason to cut back on sugar: A review published in April 2020 in the journal Rheumatology and Therapy found that people who have psoriatic arthritis are significantly more likely to have type 2 diabetes than the population at large, possibly because inflammation of the skin and joints may affect glucose metabolism. Davis recommends limiting simple sugars and carbohydrates in your diet. Sugar hides in processed foods, cereal, yogurts, and juices, he says.

The NPF also recommends cutting out the following:

Foods from these sources are typically going to be higher in calories and trans fat, which can contribute to weight gain and inflammation, says Dr. Prest.Because cutting out these foods helps reduce inflammation, which worsens psoriatic arthritis, it may also help reduce psoriatic arthritis symptoms, explains Dr. Bhatt.

Research suggests that eating lots of fruits and vegetables can help you lose weight by keeping you full and satisfied on fewer calories, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). People should definitely eat more fruits and veggies, adds Davis.

A plant-based diet can also help decrease inflammation levels, which may reduce psoriatic arthritis symptoms, adds Bhatt. He specifically recommends the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids.

Dietary guidelines from the medical board of the NPF published in August 2018 in JAMA Dermatology, also recommend a Mediterranean diet, consisting of at least:

Make vegetables the star of your meal by filling half of your plate with non-starchy vegetables, and go with a serving of fruit or a serving of a vegetable for snacks, says Prest.

Its easy to confuse thirst for hunger, according to the NPF. So be sure to drink enough water to help with your weight loss efforts. About eight 8-ounce glasses per day is a good goal, according to the Mayo Clinic. Youll know youre hydrated if your urine is clear to light yellow.

Physical activity helps reduce inflammation and pain. Weight loss guidelines from the CDC recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. Exercise is great for your overall health and to break through those weight loss plateaus, says Prest.

Staying physically active is especially important for people who have psoriatic arthritis, as metabolic syndrome has been linked to psoriatic arthritis disease activity and medication effectiveness, says Bhatt. Exercise can help you tackle metabolic syndrome by reducing inflammation and improving muscular metabolism. And thats not all. Exercise can increase range of motion in the joints and maintain joint flexibility and muscle strength, says Bhatt. Physical activity also increases pain tolerance, helping psoriatic arthritis symptoms feel less debilitating, and decreases uric acid, which reduces joint pain in people who also have gout, he adds.

If youre experiencing a lot of joint pain in your lower extremities, Bhatt recommends swimming a few laps. Swimming is a good low-impact activity for those who have access to a pool and enjoy it, says Davis.

Walking is a great exercise for people with psoriatic arthritis to lose weight, says Davis. Maintaining daily activity and step counts [helps] to increase metabolism, he says. When combined with dietary changes, walking supports weight loss, according to the Mayo Clinic, and is especially important for weight loss maintenance.

A study published in December 2018 in the journal BioMed Research International suggests that weight-bearing aerobic exercises, such as walking, may help reduce the risk of bone loss. Thats important, as another study, published in July 2020 in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, suggests that psoriatic arthritis treatments may increase the risk of osteoporosis.

If you need extra motivation, use a fitness tracker to track your steps. Set small, manageable goals that slightly challenge you. And listen to your body: Its natural to feel a bit sore or tired the next day, but take it easy if you feel pain.

Once your routine is no longer challenging, consider increasing the intensity. The body always has to be challenged. Choose something you like, so you can stick to a long-term plan, says Bhatt.

Resistance training, which includes weight lifting and body weight exercises, such as squats, can help with both weight loss and overall fitness. One small study published in February 2018 in the journal Clinical Rheumatology found that people with psoriatic arthritis who did resistance training twice a week for 12 weeks reduced their disease activity and pain and improved their quality of life.

Whats more, building muscle helps with weight loss. Thats because muscle burns more calories than fat does, even at rest, according to the Mayo Clinic. Lifting weights may be even more important when youre cutting back on calories, because your body sheds some muscle mass along with fat when you lose weight. The CDCs weight loss guidelines recommend incorporating strength-training activities that use all the major muscle groups two days a week.

If joint pain makes this kind of exercise challenging, ask your doctor for tips on how to get started safely.

The dietary guidelines from the NPF recommend a reduced-calorie diet for people with psoriatic arthritis who are obese. Talk to your doctor to determine the right goal for you. Tracking your calorie intake can be especially helpful. Studies show that just keeping a simple food journal reduces intake, because it makes you more aware of what youre eating and helps you figure out a better choice, says Prest.A study published in February 2019 in the journal Obesity followed 142 people on their weight loss journey for 24 weeks and found that those who more often used an online food journal reported more weight loss after six months.

I have used the photo journal technique with many clients, and they have had great success in reaching their weight loss goals, says Prest. Free apps and online tracking tools also give you a great estimate of your overall diet, but keep in mind theyre not 100 percent accurate, she adds.

A lack of sleep is linked to impairments in glucose metabolism and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, metabolic changes, and inflammation, according to a review published in March 2015 in the journal Diabetology and Metabolic Syndrome. This can affect not only your weight loss efforts but also your overall health, including psoriatic arthritis symptoms.

A good nights sleep helps with pain sensitization and improves pain tolerance, and therefore, psoriatic arthritis symptoms might be better, says Bhatt. When the body rests, it rids itself of toxins, which helps improve inflammation. And good sleep helps with weight loss. Davis suggests people with psoriatic arthritis aim for at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night.

A study published in October 2018 in the journal Reumatologia suggests that many people who have psoriatic arthritis have trouble sleeping. A few of Bhatts top sleep hygiene tips:

If [youre] struggling, seeing a dietitian is a good idea, says Davis. A dietitian can help you develop a customized meal plan, which can be especially helpful for people who have psoriatic arthritis. People with psoriatic arthritis may find that they have other food sensitivity issues that may contribute to problems with weight loss. Working with a registered dietitian nutritionist is a great way to ensure youre eating the right amount for weight loss, says Prest. You can search for a registered dietitian nutritionist near you at eatright.org.

If youre struggling with exercise, a physical therapist or personal trainer can develop a fitness routine suited to your needs.

Finally, keep at it, because even small changes can be powerful. We often overemphasize pharmaceutical therapies and underemphasize lifestyle changes, says Bhatt, but lifestyle changes are equally important for all arthritis patients.

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ESPANOLA, N.M. (AP) New Mexicos most iconic crop is heading to outer space.

In the coming months, NASA scientists plan to fly the NuMex Espaola Improved chile to the International Space Station, where it will be part of an ongoing experiment to grow crops without gravity and perhaps eventually on Mars.

Espaola native Jacob Torres, a contracted technical and horticultural scientist at NASA, has spent the last two years working on the mission, known as PH04, and similar plant growth projects.

The mission is part of NASAs long-term goal to land on Mars by 2034 and eventually colonize the red planet. For Torres, being part of such a revolutionary mission is a small step for man, but a giant leap for his community back home.

If I can get to this point that Im at now, anybody can do it, Torres told the Santa Fe New Mexican.

We are told Espaola is the worst, so we believe it, he said. There needs to be somebody on the opposite spectrum, saying No, we arent.

Growing up, Torres said, he lacked motivation and wasnt a good student at all. In junior high, after a run-in with local gang members, he was kicked out of Espaola Public Schools and enrolled at McCurdy Charter School for his freshman year of high school.

After barely graduating in 1997, Torres decided to postpone college and move to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he bussed tables at Hard Rock Cafe and later became the restaurants manager at age 20. Because much of his family worked in restaurants his grandfather, Juan Valencia, owned Espaolas iconic Johnnys Bar it seemed likely he was headed down that same path.

He went on to manage actor Bill Murrays chain restaurant, Murray Bros. Caddyshack, in South Carolina and Florida for five years. But when a hurricane destroyed one of Murrays newer restaurants just five months after opening, Torres said that was the catalyst that was like, OK, time to move on, man.

At 27, Torres decided to go back to school first for an associate degree at Northern New Mexico College to study renewable energy and automotive technology, and then on a full-ride scholarship to New Mexico State University for a bachelors in mechanical engineering.

After working at a diesel manufacturer in Indiana, he applied to graduate school at Purdue University, where he earned a masters in mechanical engineering technology.

During his second year of grad school, Torres decided to apply for an internship at NASA, although the possibility of being accepted felt like a long shot.

Everyone said I had no chance. I had a professor who literally said, I dont know why youre wasting your time, Torres said. It broke my heart, but it made me work harder.

Much to his surprise, Torres caught NASAs eye, largely because his grad school thesis was focused entirely on a technology called BioWall an automated light and irrigation system that uses plants to filter air.

NASA was basically doing the same thing, but for growing crops for astronauts, Torres said. So, when my application came in, they said, Oh, this is awesome, an engineer who grows crops.

After finishing the 10-week internship, Torres was invited to stay an additional four weeks. At the end of 2018, he was hired as a full-time contracted scientist at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida several months before he finished his thesis and graduated from Purdue.

Looking back now, it seems like there was a plan for me the whole time. I just didnt know what it was, Torres said. Its almost like Im living a script.

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Growing plants for Mars

Torres, 40, is part of a team of about 20 NASA scientists dedicated to growing plants sans gravity a critical step toward eventually colonizing Mars.

We anticipate sending humans to the fourth planet as early as the 2030s, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said in a statement. What seems like science fiction getting a crew to Mars, landing them on the surface to explore and conduct experiments, and bringing them safely home is on the horizon.

Before NASAs first astronaut lands on the red planet, crews must do research to ensure astronaut diets are supplemented during a two-year round trip. Traveling to Mars is expected to take a minimum of six months, depending on planet alignment, and astronauts would spend about a year on Mars before returning home, Torres said.

Growing plants in space is not a new concept. Scientists started experimenting with partial grow-outs in the 1960s and 70s. Whats new is the hardware what were growing them in, Torres said.

Before, astronauts had about three days to germinate seeds, he said, but now we have the capability to do full grow-outs, which allows astronauts to consume fully matured, more nutrient-rich produce.

Torres said prepackaged meals would not last long enough to feed astronauts for two years because nutrients degrade over time. Plus, there are only so many packaged foods available, which causes meal fatigue.

Can you imagine eating the same thing over and over again? We wanted to give them something fresh, he said.

Another perk of growing plants in space is the psychological benefit, said Matthew Romeyn, a space crop production project scientist at NASA. Being on a spacecraft far from home for long periods of time can take a toll on astronauts mental health, and projects like these can be a positive outlet for meaningful work, he said.

On these missions, a plant can be a really good way for them to have something to do, Romeyn said.

David Hanson, a biology professor at the University of New Mexico and an expert on plant physiology, worked on the initial PH01 mission at NASA. He said astronauts, including Serena Auon-Chancellor, would light up and get all happy while working with the PH01 sprouts.

We connect to Earth through plants a lot more than we realize, Hanson said, adding these interactions can alleviate homesickness. Its clear the psychological value of growing plants up there. People argue whether (the act of growing a plant) is more important than the actual nutritional value.

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Choosing crops for space

Still, without pollinators like bees, there are biological limitations on what plants can grow and which variations will perform best.

Until now, NASA had focused on growing things like lettuce, leafy greens and mizuno mustard, but it is working to diversify that list. If youre an astronaut on Mars, you cant live on lettuce alone, Torres said.

Although peppers are not self-pollinating, a grower can tap the flower or shake it to assist with fertilization. Given that peppers also provide high levels of Vitamin C higher than many citrus fruits they seemed like a great option to grow in outer space, said Romeyn, who has worked on the project for five years.

The question is: Which one do you grow? What pepper do you pick? Thats where we scratch our heads, Torres said.

Amid its pepper research, NASA came across New Mexicos Hatch chiles. In meetings about the crop, Torres, still an intern at the time, suggested they try other New Mexico strands from up north, since chiles at higher elevation have evolved to grow faster than the typical 140-day growth period of a Hatch chile. The goal then became to find a Hatch-like pepper that matures faster, he said.

In August 2019, after running a number of tests on Hatch, Espaola, Chimay and other strands from New Mexico State Universitys Chile Pepper Institute, we officially said Espaola Improved is our one, Torres said. Of more than 40 pepper variations the team tested, this Hatch-Espaola hybrid is the one that will grow in a next phase of research.

Its the ambassador chile that represents all of the peppers, Torres said. Its not that this is the best pepper in the world. It means that its the best pepper we can grow in this environment in space that we know of.

Romeyn said the chile has been fantastic, because even before its fully mature, it can be consumed when the red peppers are still green.

For Torres, the whole process is hard to believe but not just for personal reasons. He hopes the success of this experiment will make all of New Mexico proud, especially people from Espaola.

Well aware of the negative stereotypes of Rio Arriba County, including alcoholism and opioid abuse, Torres said its critical to set a positive example for youth in the area. He hopes his story teaches others that they can overcome hardship and choose a better path.

I have to change the future for these kids who are coming up next, and that means making some noise, he said. Its showing them, Look, Im from Espaola, and look what Im doing. If I can do it, you can do it, too.

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Zion Williamson's rookie season with the NBA has been far from typical.

The New Orleans Pelicans star, who signed a $44 million contract with the team after being selected as the NBA's No. 1 overall draft pick in 2019, missed the first 43 games of the season after having knee surgery. Then Covid-19 hit and the NBAshut downto prevent the spread of the virus from March 11 to July 30.

But Williamson, 20, said, he got through it by learning "remain patient" and focus his energy on his long term goals: getting healthy and playing basketball again.

Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans goes up for a shot against Jakob Poeltl of the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 9, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

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"[M]y mom taught me growing up to be grateful for everything," Williamson told Men's Healthin a story published Wednesday."Even though I was hurt and not playing, the bigger picture was: I am going to play again."

With that in mind, while quarantining amid the pandemic, Williamson said he focused on simple workouts to keep himself in shape. "Believe it or not, pushups and sit ups," he told Men's Health. "And a lot of running."

Williamson also played basketball twice a day and didstrength, flexibility and conditioning work with a trainer.

As for diet, the 284-pound, 6-foot-6-inch tall star let his mom, Sharonda Sampson, handle that. Sampson adjusted her southern cooking style for her son by taking out all the bacon and sauces and including more salmon dishes, she told Men's Health.

The experience of Williamson's unusual season also made him think about his life's motto, which he got from fellow NBA star Lebron James: "Nothing is given. Everything is earned."

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31-year-old Shivakumar realised that his unhealthy lifestyle was not only impacting his health as he slowly gained more weight, but was also affecting his confidence levels. Determined to lose weight and get back in shape, he completely changed his dietary habits and lost a massive 32 kilos over a span of one year. Here is his immensely inspiring weight loss journey. Read on!

Name: Shivakumar

Occupation: Senior Contracting Supervisor in Travel and Tourism Company

Age: 31 years

Height: 5 feet 10 inches

City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Highest weight recorded: 96 kg

Weight lost: 32 kg

Duration it took me to lose weight: Approximately 1 year

The turning point: As I continued to pile on kilos, I slowly began to lose confidence. Be it corporate presentations or any other kind of social gatherings, I started feeling shy and uncomfortable. Furthermore, I was not able to sit on my office chair for a long duration of time.

I realised that I needed to lose weight and get back in shape. So, I gradually changed my eating habits and even started dieting. I also went ahead and joined a gym, but I wasnt able to continue it for more than a month. At this point, my uncle suggested me to include Kombu Thaen honey (forest honey) in my weight loss regime to kickstart my weight loss journey. Slowly and gradually, I actually started to lose weight.

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Struggling with obesity? Try these 5 foods to burn fat and boost weight loss  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images

New Delhi: Obesity is a recognized condition in which there is an abnormally high percentage of fat accumulationin the body. It occurs when the calorie intake exceeds the amount of calorie burnt. Obesity is prevalent mostly in countries that have a higher income than the ones with lower income. It can be constrained and prevented through a balanced and controlled diet. Fortunately, there are many foods that can help you burn belly fat and contribute to weight loss. Weight management through food is one of the first steps to manage obesity.

There may be several factors that can lead to obesity. Some of the factors may include genetics, prolonged, physical inactivity, high sugar and fat intake, hormonal imbalance and medication side effects. Obesityposes severe health risks and can lead to some cancers, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoarthritis and hypertension.Here are some foods that can help you fight obesity and stay healthy.

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

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Nutrition can be a hotly contested topic, but health experts agree that eating well is actually simple. No matter which way you slice and dice the information, the conclusion is you should mostly eat a whole, minimally processed diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, and water. If you can do that, you cant go wrong, says preventive medicine specialist David L. Katz, MD, coauthor, along with Mark Bittman, of How to Eat: All Your Food and Diet Questions Answered. Dr. Katz is also the founding director of Yale Universitys Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center in Derby, Connecticut.

In essence, says Katz, there shouldnt be a need for another nutrition book (like his!), and yet nutrition confusion remains. Here, we cut through some of the bigger myths out there to help you eat better starting today.

Carbohydrates include highly processed foods, like crackers, chips, bread, and breakfast cereal. But the category also includes berries, spinach, beans, lentils, and plant-based foods that contain fiber and a variety of health-promoting nutrients, says Katz.

Consuming high-fiber, unrefined carbohydrates whole grains, legumes, fruit, and vegetables is linked to a reduced risk of chronic disease, says Abbey Sharp, a registered dietitian in Toronto and the author of The Mindful Glow Cookbook. A series of meta-analyses and reviews published in January 2019 in The Lancet backs up this notion. Stop fearing all carbs, Sharp says.

Theres nothing special about breakfast, says Katz. The first food you eat during the day is technically breakfast, but it doesnt need to be consumed early or include certain types of foods. If youre not hungry in the morning, you can skip this meal and move right into lunch.

Snacking takes the edge off your hunger and can work for or against you depending on what youre eating. Katz recommends apples, walnuts, bananas, carrots, hummus, and bean dip as nutritious snacks. Skip highly processed vending machine food that will spike (and then crash) your blood sugar.

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Sometimes, frozen produce may be healthier than fresh, says Sharp. Frozen produce is often flash frozen at the peak of ripeness, while some fresh produce is picked before its ripe. The nutrition in fresh produce may degrade as its shipped to stores, according to a study published in June 2017 in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis.

Eating locally produced food is a worthy aim. However, the most important goal is to eat more fruits and vegetables even if they were grown far away, says Katz.

If you can afford organic, eat organic, advises Katz, since organic produce contains fewer potentially harmful chemical residues, according to a review published in September 2014 in The British Journal of Nutrition. But if its out of your budget, buy conventional and rinse it off before eating to reduce the amount of pesticide residue. The most important thing is eating more fruits and vegetables.

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The beauty of having organs, such as lungs, skin, kidneys, and a liver, is that your body relies on them to detox your body naturally, says Sharp: You dont need to buy an expensive detox program to improve your health.

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation. About 90 percent of people are gluten tolerant and consume these foods just fine, Katz writes. Whats more, research published in May 2015 in the journal Digestion shows that among people who believed they were sensitive to gluten, 86 percent could eat it just fine. Unless you have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, you can continue to cook foods with gluten, such as whole grains.

Skip fat and youre skipping out on the most satiating nutrient. Plus, low-fat foods often backfire: These alternatives are often higher in sodium and sugar to make up for the lack of mouthfeel [from removing the fat], so theyre not necessarily healthier, says Sharp.

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Turning produce into juice strips away the fiber, making juice a more concentrated source of sugar. The end result is a higher glycemic load, which means your blood sugar will surge after drinking the juice, according to How to Eat. Better to consume whole fruits and vegetables.

The humble white potato gets the short stick but shouldnt. People demonize potatoes over sweet potatoes, but the nutrient composition is quite similar, says Sharp. Sweet potatoes have more vitamin A and an additional gram of fiber, but white potatoes have more potassium (essential for helping regulate blood sugar), she says. Nutrition info from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on sweet and white potatoesbacks up these details. The verdict: Include a combination of sweet and white taters in your diet.

This hinges on the idea that beans contain lectins, which are supposedly poisonous it's how the fad diet called the lectin-free diet came about. Lectins are most abundant in raw, dried beans (canned beans tend to be low in lectins). But because you cook beans before you eat them, that process reduces some of the lectin content, according to theHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Also, beans are one of the healthiest foods you can eat, says Katz. Beans are a mainstay of all five Blue Zone diets. Every study that has looked at beans has found that a higher intake is connected to better health outcomes, in areas like weight, heart disease, and dementia, he says.

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Most people wouldnt actually derive a benefit from a nightly glass of vino. If you enjoy wine, can stick to moderate drinking recommendations, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and have a family history of cardiovascular disease, you may benefit, says Katz. Otherwise, theres no reason to start drinking in the hope of protecting your heart.

Its not as dramatic as it sounds. Eggs have been unnecessarily demonized because they contain dietary cholesterol, says Sharp. However, more recent research shows that saturated and trans fats in your diet stimulate the liver to make cholesterol, says Harvard Health Publishing. And so, the bigger concern when it comes to unhealthy levels of cholesterol in your body is saturated-fat-rich foods, not necessarily foods higher in cholesterol. And eggs are a food thats lower in sat fat. TheAmerican Heart Association recommends sticking with about one egg per day. (If you have a couple of eggs twice a week, youre still under an appropriate limit.)

They may be rich in fat and calories, but they also contain a good amount of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Research published in July 2017 in the European Journal of Nutrition concluded that nut eaters have less of a risk of gaining weight and becoming overweight or obese compared with those who avoid the food. Of course, overeating anything, including nuts, can lead to weight gain. Stick to a handful of nuts a day, or about 1 ounce. Opt for something like plain almonds over honey-roasted almonds, says Katz.

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Every diet wants its followers to believe it is the tops, but there is no such thing as a perfect diet, says Sharp. The best diet is the one that promotes variety in nutrients, adds enjoyment, and can easily be sustained without a sense of deprivation.

Folks looking to lose weight have heard this rallying cry, but diet quality matters when it comes to your health and ability to lose weight, says Sharp. A study published in February 2018 in JAMA shows that as long as youre eating a high-quality diet, you can lose weight temporarily on a low-fat or low-carb diet.

In the worlds healthiest eating patterns (such as the Mediterranean and DASH diets), meat is consumed in small amounts or not at all, according to How to Eat. Bottom line: Meat is an optional part of your diet; though for the health of the planet, you should probably eat less of it, Katz writes.

Diets that are higher in fat tend to be just as effective at encouraging weight loss as diets that are low in fat, says Sharp. For instance: A study published in November 2017in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolismfound that of the 41 overweight dieters who participated, those assigned to 12 weeks of a low-carb, high-fat diet saw bigger reductions in weight, triglycerides, insulin, and glucose levels compared with those who followed a low-fat, high-carb control diet.

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Since I retired, the biggest change in my life is my lack of attention to detail.

Routinely, I find Ive run out of butter or milk or bread. With laundry, it suddenly seems clean skivs have become either a faint hope or a distant memory. As for appointments? Well, I missed my last oil change twice in a row.

Ultimately, this is no cause for concern. My mnemonic slovenliness is not due to any slippage of my cerebral prop, so much as to the total lowering of my GACQ (Give A Crap Quotient). Once I slipped the traces of academe, I found I cared as much about the mundane details of everyday life as I did about the Kardashians, professional sports and the Netflixs latest offerings. That is, not at all.

This is not to say I space out on everything. One thing I never forget is my doctors appointments. Compared to a clean bill of health, clean skivs lack any importance. However, just to clear up any misunderstanding that might arise, clean skivs at a doctors appointment are vitally important.

So two weeks ago when my biannual exam with Dr. Tramantano came up, you can bet I was right there in his waiting room well in advance of the scheduled time.

A note about me and Dr. T: Hes my cardiologist and thus near and dear to my heart literally. Not only do sterling wit and striking looks run in my family, but so does heart disease. Ive had a bypass, my brothers had two, and all the men in the previous generation never lived long enough to even hear about them.

Actually, our hearts are in fine shape; its our coronary arteries that are the miserable little traitors. Or as my bro puts it: Weve got great pumps, but lousy pipes.

So given this nagging issue, you can bet your bip I dont regard my appointments with Dr. T. with the same nonchalance that I do my supply of comestibles or tighty whities.

Plus, while Im a creature of little to no faith in most realms, I have complete faith in Dr. T. Hes as sharp, caring and thorough as any patient could hope; plus he has a boffo sense of humor. (That is, he laughs at my jokes.)

Theres only one area of his care that falls short of my ideal, and it always rears its ugly head at the appointments end.

Saving the worst for last

The appointment of a couple weeks ago went according to plan. After a short wait, his nurse Patti checked my temp, weight and blood pressure, then wired me up for an EKG. After another short wait, there was a discreet tap on the door, and in glided The Good Doctor, hisself.

He had the same bright-eyed boyish look I know so well, but something had changed. It took a long moment, but then it hit me: He was decked out in black designer scrubs. He was the very picture of sartorial elegance, but with a faintly ominous aura. The effect was startling like Young Doctor Kildare meets The Gunslinger.

I recovered quickly from my shock and after our initial greetings, the appointment proceeded apace.

First he looked over my EKG results; then he looked at my lab results and whatever else was in the folder. When he finished, he looked over at me.

Well, he said, everything looks good. All your numbers from the lab are fine, and sos your heart.

Great, I said.

Are you having any problems with shortness of breath, chest pains, fatigue? he said.

Nope, I said.

Have any trouble sleeping?

I sleep like a baby, I said. I wake up every three hours crying.

OK, so that was an ancient Henny Youngman line, but I couldnt resist.

He chuckled a bit. I shrugged it was better than nothing.

So, no concerns about your health? he said.

None at all, I said.

As I said, everything looks good, he said. But

Oh crap, I thought, here it goes, again.

But, he continued, you could lose five pounds.

Fat chance

Now its time for a wee grammar lesson.

Could, in this context is an auxiliary verb being used in the subjunctive mood. And whats the subjunctive mood? Just this: It is used for conditional or imaginary situations situations that are hypothetical rather than true.

In other words, to my way of thinking, his saying I could lose five pounds was the same as saying I could win a Nobel Prize, or could climb K-2, or could marry into the Bhutanese royal family. In other words, I could but I wont.

Yeah, I know thats not how he meant it, but whos the language guy here anyway?

Besides, when it comes to me losing weight, any amount of it, it aint gonna happen. Not that I havent lost weight in the past. Several summers ago, also on a doctors recommendation, I decided to shed my baby fat.

First, I upped my speed walking to between six and eight miles a day, six days a week.

Along with that, I cut out alcohol, sugar, white flour and about everything else except paper dolls.

For three months I dieted and walked my dupa off literally. One day, back from a six-miler in 85 degrees, I happened to glance in a mirror and Holy Moly! there I was, glistening, an Adirondack Adonis. Id become the Bernarr McFadden of the Blue Line!

Id dropped a cool 10 pounds and two sizes and now had a washboard waist where before thered just been a layer of lard.

Having gotten rid of my baby fat, I vowed to keep it off. And I did, for the rest of the summer and most of the fall. But when winter returned, so did all the weight Id lost.

And then I made another vow: My weight loss days were over. Finis. Fertig. Finito.

Or to put it in clear medical terms: Id start to lose weight again when the AMA starts lobbying for national health care.

While Ive made a lot of vows in my life, my record of sticking to them isnt all that good. But this was one I said Id keep, and I did.

I didnt bother sharing any of this with Dr. T. And why should I? He was just doing his best to look out for my health. Why be snotty about his good intentions?

So I said nothing, nodded as if I was not only paying attention to what he said but agreeing with it as well.

The appointment concluded, we said our fond farewells and went our separate ways.

I thought nothing more of that weight loss shtick till that night, when I suddenly recalled something. When Id first gone to Dr. T., two years ago, Id weighed the same as I do now, and at the end of the appointment he recommended I lose 10 pounds. Of course, I lost no weight, and at every subsequent appointment, 10 pounds was the magic number. But now, while I still weigh the same, Dr. T. has suggested a five-pound loss.

But what caused this? I doubt the BMI charts have changed; nor would The Good Doctor figure a 10-pound loss would make me dangerously underweight. So it can only be one thing: Smart guy that he is, he knows when to cut back on his suggestion.

And now the good news: Since hes going to stay as smart as he is, and Im going to stay as stubborn as I am, in another two years hell give up telling me to lose weight at all.

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If it's been awhile since you had mussels, consider adding this protein-rich shellfish to the menu.

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We're living in a time of diet fatigue: There's a never-ending onslaught of diet trends, fad diets and challenges in play. And many of us have had years of perpetual "dieting" with little to no long-term success to show for it. So if you've decided you want to lose some weight, where do you go from here?

What if instead of being vigilant about what you're cutting from your diet, you focused on what you're adding instead? In other words, instead of jumping on the keto diet bandwagon and banishing carbs or going sugar-free for a week, month or any other timeframe, you can switch your focus to adding healthy foods to your life ones that are a source of carbs, fat and protein.

Our bodies need all three of these macronutrients to be healthy and function properly and there are healthy ways to meet these needs, especially if you're trying to lose weight.

Did you know that keeping a food diary is one of the most effective ways to manage your weight? Download the MyPlate app to easily track calories, stay focused and achieve your goals!

When it comes to losing weight, ensuring you're getting enough protein (please note: this does not mean eating exorbitant amounts) will help you meet your goals more efficiently. Here's why:

How Much Protein Do You Need?

The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram, as established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, National Academies. But if you work out regularly, are an athlete or have an active job where you're on your feet most of the day, you mostly likely need more.

Go beyond the RDA if you're looking to lose weight or build muscle, too. A December 2019 study published in Advances in Nutrition reviewed the findings of 18 different studies and found that while the RDA is appropriate for everyday needs, you should up your protein intake to 1.3 grams per kilogram per day (keeping in mind that a kilogram equals 2.2 pounds) in those two scenarios.

This is part of the reason why grilled chicken breast, egg whites and cottage cheese are commonly found on many weight-loss diet plans. But there are more exciting sources of protein that are also advantageous when it comes to weight loss here are six foods to try (along with a few to avoid).

6 Proteins to Eat if Youre Trying to Lose Weight

Add these protein-rich pulses to salads, use them as a base of soup or try lentils in a curry.

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All pulses (beans, legumes and peas) are a great source of protein we're calling out lentils because they're some of the highest in protein and are so versatile.

A half-cup of cooked lentils has just 100 calories while providing 9 grams of protein and 7 grams of soluble and insoluble fiber, which helps keep you regular, and feeling fuller longer, according to the USDA. This is more than twice the protein found in quinoa a half-cup of the cooked grain has 111 calories, 4 grams of protein and 2.5 grams of fiber, per the USDA.

Don't sleep on this one. Nutritional yeast is big in the plant-based world but even carnivores and dairy consumers will enjoy it. The flakes have a cheesy flavor great for adding to popcorn or homemade kale chips and is great when making sauces, too.

A one-fourth cup serving of nutritional yeast contains 60 calories, 0 grams saturated fat, 5 grams of carb, 3 grams of fiber and 8 grams of protein, according to the USDA. It's also super-rich (as in over 100 percent of the Daily Value) of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and vitamin B12.

We typically think of nuts and seeds as source of fat but they're also a source of protein and fiber which is a winning duo when it comes to losing weight. Two tablespoons of chia seeds provide 130 calories, 6 grams and 10 grams of fiber(!), per the USDA. There's also 7 grams of fat, some of which are omega-3 fatty acids.

One thing we love about chia seeds is that they swell when combined with a liquid, adding volume and helping to keep us feeling full. Hemp seeds are great too and fairly comparable nutritionally but they don't have near the fiber or ability to expand in size.

Most seafood is a great source of protein from salmon to shrimp, but we're calling out mussels because of their nutritional status and sustainability when it comes to supporting the environment.

A 3-ounce serving provides 146 calories and 20 grams of protein, per the USDA.

Mussels are also low in mercury according to the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Plus, mussels are a protein you can feel good about eating: These mollusks keep water clean by filtering out heavy metals and other biological matter and, when farm-raised on ropes, the harvesting process has minimal strain on the environment compared to dredging off the sea floor, per the EDF.

Yogurt is a healthy source of protein just make sure to read the nutritional label carefully, and watch for added sugar.

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Yogurt is a great protein source and is available in fat-free to full-fat, providing options depending on preference, health concerns or culinary needs. A cup of plain non-fat yogurt has 130 calories and 13 grams of protein, according to the USDA that makes it a great option for vegetarians.

Most yogurts on the market today contain probiotics, which support our gut health and may have different health benefits, depending on the strains in the yogurt.

Vegans can get in on the action, too. More dairy-free options are becoming available, just make sure there's a protein source like soy or pea protein. You can find some products with 10 grams per container (about 5.3 ounces).

You may already be hip to tofu but have you tried tempeh? To start, they're related in that they're both soy-based. In fact, tempeh is fermented soybeans so it has the protein soy provides but is also good for our guts because it's a fermented food.

A 3-ounce serving of cooked tempeh provides 165 calories and 17 grams of protein, per the USDA who says eating protein on a plant-based diet is hard? You'll want to season tempeh with a sauce or spices.

Tempeh is also a good source of iron, a mineral that delivers oxygen to our cells, which gives us energy to exercise and be active. Women have a higher risk of developing iron-deficiency anemia, according to the National Institute of Health.

Limit These 3 Protein Sources

Hot dogs, salami and bacon are all processed meats. While these foods all have protein, they're also high in saturated fat, which is harmful to our hearts.

There's also a large body of evidence linking red and processed meat consumption to type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease, although these are largely epidemiological studies, which show a link, not cause and effect, as outlined in a February article published in Diabetes Care from the American Diabetes Association.

That said, short-term clinical trials have found that swapping red meat with plant-based protein (like some mentioned above), reduces LDL cholesterol and other risk factors of heart disease.

When it comes to yogurt, plain, unsweetened flavors are free of added sugar, but if that's tough to swallow (literally), look for options lower in added sugar.

There are plenty of options available in both dairy and non-dairy categories. Aiming for 8 grams or less is a great place to start. We overdo it when it comes to added sugars. On average, we consume about 17 teaspoons of sugar per day, but the American Heart Association recommends no more than 6 teaspoons for women and 9 for men.

3. Tilefish, Swordfish, King Mackerel, Etc.

Fish and seafood are good sources of protein but some come with a side of heavy metals, namely, mercury. Tilefish, swordfish, king mackerel, orange roughy, marlin and more are considered to be high in mercury, according to Natural Resources of Defense Council.

You want to avoid eating these foods. Healthier options include mussels, scallops, skipjack tuna and salmon.

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For nearly two months during the recent lockdown the majority of us were stuck indoors, mostly cooking for ourselves, with limited opportunity to exercise and often easy access to snacks its perhaps not surprising that in a survey earlier in the year half of the people questioned said theyd gained weight since March, with over a quarter saying they had been drinking more alcohol.

Obesity had already been described as a ticking time bomb in this country with around two thirds of adults in the UK now classified as overweight. So with the increasing threat of local lockdowns this winter, reporter Angellica Bell has been finding out what we can do to win the weight loss war.

Year on year weve seen record numbers of people with obesity and it feels like were walking in a zombie-like fashion into a crisis that could be averted.

The government have placed obesity high up on their agenda, revealing their new obesity strategy in July. They are planning to introduce restrictions on supermarket promotions, ban buy one get one free offers on unhealthy items, stop junk food TV adverts before 9pm and introduce new rules for displaying calories on menus in large restaurants, cafes and takeaways.

It comes at a time when links between obesity and the coronavirus are becoming apparent, our own Prime Minister Boris Johnson having vowed to lose weight after becoming seriously ill with the virus earlier in the year. Three quarters of people in the UK who ended up in intensive care with coronavirus were overweight or obese, with research suggesting that carrying too much fat increased the risk of dying from the disease by nearly fifty per cent.

So what can we do if we want to lose weight and keep it off in the long term? Professor Tim Spector from Kings College London has spent much of his career researching the role our gut health plays in weight loss. His view is that calorie controlled diets are not a good long term option: because we all respond to food differently, how we process calories will vary too. His advice is to concentrate on improving our gut health, which impacts on our ability to lose weight:

Move away from calories, move away from low fat products which are high in chemicals. Dont snack, have decent meals and try to have thirty plants a week- that is really important for your gut health

But there are different views on the best ways to shed the pounds. Someone whos known for his strong opinions on weight loss is personal trainer and author James Smith, whos gained a big online following with his no nonsense style.

Unlike Professor Spector, James advocates that people who want to lose weight do track their calorie intake, so they think about what they are putting inside their bodies.

First of all determine how much you are consuming in the first place. Then its your ability to reduce that slowly, even by 10% every few weeks until something starts to shift. And the second thing is to take responsibility for the amount youre moving. Those two things dont cost any money, they just require a bit of effort.

Meanwhile some people categorised as very obese will opt for surgery to lose weight. Its dangerous and NHS doctors say it should be a last resort. But surgeons who carry out so-called bariatric procedures say enquiries for private operations have increased over the summer. One of the companies providing such surgery, The Transform Group, say requests are up by a quarter compared to the same time last year- a spike they put down to an increased awareness about the way obesity impacts on our health, the coronavirus link and people having more disposable income right now.

It seems there is no such thing as a one size fits all solution to losing weight. Keeping track of what you eat and drink, watching your portion sizes and aiming to eat 30 different types of fruit and veg a week all of these can help.

The key is finding something that works for you in the long term- and doing your best to stick to it.Watch 'Weight Loss: The War on Fat?' on ITV this Thursday (10th September) at 7:30pm.

USEFUL LINKS:

NHS Better Health Campaign

NHS weight loss app

Government Obesity Strategy

Obesity UK, info and advice on how to deal with obesity in the face of coronavirus

NHS advice on bariatric surgeryTim Spector's research and latest book

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