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30 June 2020, 11:09

The Masterchef star has revealed he now weighs less than 12 stone.

Gregg Wallace, 55, has revealed he has lost an incredible 4 stone since becoming a father with his 33-year-old wife Anne-Marie.

The TV star turned his life around when he weighed 17 stone after his doctor feared for his heart due to high cholesterol.

So in 2017, a year after marrying Anne-Marie, Gregg hit the gym before becoming a father to now one-year-old Sid in 2019.

The MasterChef star reached his desired goal of weighing under 12 stone in April and told The Sun has said it's "never too late" to lose weight.

"I was going to be an old dad," he said, "I didnt want to be a fat dad too...Id already lost weight, [but] becoming a dad again kept me going."

Gregg was encouraging to people who are looking to lose weight later in life, saying: "I was known as the fat, pudding-loving man on MasterChef but now I can inspire people by saying, 'Look at me, its never too late.'"

The former grocer has been keeping his Instagram followers informed of his weightloss journey, frequently posting videos of healthy recipes he's making in his kitchen, or inspiring photos of his workouts.

Gregg has said that the coronavirus lockdown has made it easier to "make good choices" when it comes to food.

He uploaded an image of his new workout body to his Instagram channel, captioning the shot: "Just under 12 stone. Being at home 24/7 means good choices easier."

Gregg opened up about his new diet earlier this year to the Radio Times, saying: "I might have a chocolate bar on the go for energy. I always eat breakfast as Ive just come out of gym and Im ravenous for protein," he said.

"I have boiled eggs, brown bread with chicken sausages or smoked fish on Ryvita with horseradish."

Well done Gregg, whatever you're doing, it's certainly working!

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Snacking, if done right, can help you lose weight. Here are six healthy snacking options you can include in your weight loss diet.

Are you someone trying to lose weight? If so, you must be thinking about giving up on certain foods and incorporating healthy options. One of the biggest culprits that hamper your plans to lose weight is snacking in between meals. However, eating healthy snacks before meals can reduce hunger, which will make you less likely to eat unhealthful foods. It will also help you control calorie intake.

Some foods are high in fibre or protein are more filling, meaning they will make you feel fuller, thereby reducing your appetite. Also, foods high in density but low in calories help with weight loss. A person trying to lose weight should eat foods low in sodium, sugar, simple carbohydrates and saturated fat. Snacking on healthful foods can prevent you from overeating and provide you with essential nutrients.

1. Nuts

Nuts are single most nutritious food you should include in your diet to stay healthy. These tiny delights are rich in fibre, proteins, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and antioxidants that will help you lose weight and burn belly fat.

2. Chickpeas

Chickpeas are high in fibre and protein, both of which help in weight loss. While fibre keeps you full longer, protein satiates hunger. A 100 grams serving of chickpeas contains approximately 164 calories, 8.9 gram of protein and 8.6 fibre. It also helps keep your blood sugar in check, improve heart health and reduce inflammation. One of the best ways to consume chickpeas is hummus (blend chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic).

3. Dark chocolate

Thats right! If you thought losing weight is all about giving up on all foods, enter dark chocolate. It is loaded with flavonoids which is great for your heart. It can also contain monosaturated fats that are good to keep your blood sugar in control. Flavonoids and monosaturated fats might help reduce appetite and help you lose weight. You can eat dark chocolate and almonds together.

4. Chia pudding

Chia seeds contain fibre and antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and improve heart health. It is also included in a ketogenic diet because of its weight loss benefits.

5. Hard-boiled eggs

Packed with proteins, eggs are one of the healthiest snacks to add your weight-loss diet. However, you should eat them moderately as they are high in cholesterol as well. Two large, hard-boiled eggs contain about 140 calories and 13 grams of protein.

6. Greek yoghurt with berries

Greek yoghurt is high in protein, calcium and low in fat and calories. Berries like goji berries and blueberries contain antioxidants which help regulate heart health and aid weight loss. Combining these two together will be the perfect recipe for weight loss. However, avoid flavoured Greek yoghurt.

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Obesity can negatively affect your health in various ways. It can also result in hypertension. Here's the link between obesity and high blood pressure. Also, know tips to manage obesity related high blood pressure.

Obesity is one of the major risk factors for high blood pressure

Obesity is a serious health condition that needs to be controlled. Accumulation of fat inside the body can disturb functioning of the body in various ways. Obesity is one of the leading risk factors of several chronic diseases. Several factors including poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy practices can lead to obesity. Genes also play a role. According to WHO, unhealthy weight and obesity are major risk factors for a number of chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults, 18 years and older, were overweight. Of these over 650 million were obese. A person with a BMI of 30 or more is generally considered obese.

High blood pressure is a common health condition these days. It can put you at a higher risk of heart diseases. Unhealthy weight and obesity contribute to high blood pressure. Obesity is one of the leading risk factors of high blood pressure.

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A study published in The Ochsner Journal explains that obesity increases the risk of the development of hypertension. Hypertension is associated with well-known sequelae, including coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, renal insufficiency, atherosclerosis, left ventricular hypertrophy, atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure. Obesity-related hypertension is no different in this regard in that it predisposes to these conditions as well.

The study further summarises, obesity predisposes to hypertension and alters the course of hypertensive cardiovascular disease in ways that are only now coming to be appreciated. The strong association of obesity with diabetes further complicates the picture in patients with such conditions and complicates the design of effective therapeutic interventions.

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Losing weight is the most effective strategy to beat obesity-related high blood pressure. To lose weight you need to consume fewer calories and burn more. Regular exercise and a restricted diet play an important role in weight management.

Eat a well-balanced diet that is loaded with fibre. It will also provide you all the necessary nutrients required by the human body.

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It is also important to ensure optimum physical movement throughout the day. It is advised to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day.

If obesity is related to your genes, you must consult a doctor.

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Over the past several years, the U.S. has made significant strides toward equality for people of all genders and sexualities, with landmarks such as the legalization of same-sex marriage by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2015 and the election of Danica Roem, Virginia's first openly transgender candidate, in 2017. And on June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Despite this progress, LGBTQ+ people continue to experience discrimination that negatively impacts their physical and mental wellbeing. Transgender and gender-nonconforming people in the U.S., particularly Black transgender women, remain at increased risk of fatal violence and sexual assault. Studies also show that LGBTQ+-identifying folksespecially people of colorface higher rates of food insecurity than their straight and cisgender counterparts. And while many LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S. have access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), some food banks and pantries have denied services to people due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.

In the face of this discrimination, LGBTQ+ community leaders around the globe continue to fight for lasting change. In honor of Pride Month, Food Tank is highlighting collectives, farms, and other organizations that are working to strengthen LGBTQ+ representation in the food system and give back to their communities.

1.Chaseholm Farm, Pine Plains, New York

Located in New York's Hudson Valley, Chaseholm Farm is a third-generation operation run by siblings Rory and Sarah Chase. While Rory oversees the creamery and cheesemaking operations, Sarah manages the farm and livestock. With her wife, nutrition therapist Jordan Schmidt, Sarah achieved Organic certification for the farm and moved to holistic management practices, including 100 percent grass feeding.

2.Cuir Kitchen Brigade, New York City

Launched after Hurricane Mara hit Puerto Rico in 2017, Cuir Kitchen Brigade is a collective that works in solidarity with people impacted by climate change, oppressed by governments, and marginalized due to sexuality and gender identity. Cuir Kitchen Brigade provides food relief on a mutual aid model, runs solidarity and ancestral learning trips to Latin America, and hosts workshops on canning and fermentation to help queer, transgender, Black people, Indigenous communities, and people of color be more resilient to climate disasters.

3.Cultivating Change Foundation, San Francisco

Through relationship-building events, partnerships, and discussions, Cultivating Change Foundation seeks to create a global network of LGBTQ+ agriculturists and their allies. Using advocacy and education, the foundation provides resources and materials to help LGBTQ+ farmers feel empowered and elevated within their communities and professional fields. In June, the Foundation typically holds a three-day global agriculture conference in Des Moines, Iowa, to bring together LGBTQ+ agricultural workers, diversity professionals, and other experts working toward a more equitable food system.

4.Diaspora Co., Oakland, California, and Mumbai, India

Owned and managed by self-identifying queer women of color, Diaspora Co. is an organic spice business working to decolonize commodity crops from India, while uplifting small farmers. Diaspora Co. reduces the spice supply chain to only involve itself, small farmers, and the consumer. Doing so allows small farmers to earn more money and maintain control over the crops they grow. The company also works with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research to identify additional ways they can support farmers working with Diaspora Co.

5.Fierte Agricol, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec

Fierte Agricol is a nonprofit organization that works to unite LGBTQ+ people in agriculture. Through focus groups, the organization provides a safe space for individuals to discuss their experiences as LGBTQ+ farmers. The organization also works with stakeholders and other professionals to raise awareness on sexuality, gender identity diversity, and challenges that LGBTQ+ people in agriculture may face.

6.Finca Morada, North Miami, Florida

Finca Morada is a cooperative -acre permaculture farm in North Miami, Florida, that is organized around the concept of "wild culture." They define "wild culture" in opposition to consumer culture, and in favor of interdependence with nature and traditional, Indigenous land management. "At our heart-center is environmental, racial, LGBTQ, gender, social, & food justice, inspired by nature's magic, radical interdependence & wild diversity," they write. Finca Morada means "purple farm" in Spanish, and the farm uses purple as a way to honor the land's previous owner and as a symbol of diversity, the royalty of nature, and the fluidity of binaries between red and blue.

7.GayFarmer,Germany

GayFarmer is a professional association made up of over 500 individuals from the LGBTQ+ community who work in professions such as agriculture. The association is helping individuals in green sectors establish professional connections with corporations and other workers. GayFarmer also organizes specialized groups for people of specific LGBTQ+ identities to provide additional support for members. GayFarmer's website also promotes members' products to help them gain visibility in the marketplace.

8.Homestead Ranch, Oskaloosa, Kansas

Courtney Skeeba and her partner, Denise Whitesides, operate Homestead Ranch, a small family farm located in Oskaloosa, Kansas, that specializes in sustainable goat farming. The farm strives to reduce waste, nurture the land, and educate consumers on the source of their food. The farm sells goat milk-based shampoo, soap, and other body products online, at local farmers markets, and boutiques.

9.Hudson Valley Seed Company, Accord, New York

In 2004, Ken Greene was working as a librarian when he started the country's first seed library, as a way to support local food systems. A few years later, his seed library became the Hudson Valley Seed Company, which he launched with his partner, Doug Mueller. They focus on heirloom, local, and organic seeds, and were one of the first companies to sign the Open Source Seed Initiative. Every year, the Hudson Valley Seed Company also commissions contemporary artists to design storytelling-oriented "art packs" for their seed varieties.

10.Humble Hands Harvest, Decorah, Iowa

Humble Hands Harvest operates a small organic farm in Iowa using regenerative practices to grow organic vegetables. To support the LGBTQ+ farming community, the farm holds the Queer Farmer Convergence, an annual event uniting LGBTQ+ farmers to reduce the isolation felt by LGBTQ+ farmers and to combat racist and capitalist practices in agriculture. Additionally, the farm created the Queer Farmer Network to revolutionize the agriculture industry and rural community.

11.Interlocking Roots, United States

Interlocking Roots is a network of self-identifying queer and transgender Black and Indigenous people of color (QT*BIPoC) who work as chefs, educators, farmers, and food justice advocates. The network organizes gatherings and uses digital platforms, like Instagram, to create safe spaces for QT*BIPoC people to connect. Interlocking Roots is currently working on a podcast to share stories about QT*BIPoC folks who are using food and agriculture to decolonize the agri-food industry.

12.Lesbian Natural Resources, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Established in 1991, Lesbian Natural Resources (LNR) assists lesbians interested in maintaining community land and preserving rural ecosystems. LNR offers a variety of programs to combat food insecurity and racism and help members of their community access land. They also connect members to grants to help them sustain their work.

13.Mill Creek Farm, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Johanna Rosen and her partner, Jade Walker, run Mill Creek Farm. This educational farm and environmental center provides low-cost, chemical-free produce to local communities and people of color in need of assistance. Mill Creek Farm integrates sustainable practices, like crop rotation and companion planting. The farm also engages with the local community by hosting after-school gardening and cooking clubs, field trips, and internships and fellowships to help local youth.

14.Moxie Ridge, Fort Edward, New York

Moxie Ridge is a farm and creamery in northeast New York State that specializes in pork, fully free-range chicken and eggs, and a selection of fresh and ripened goat cheeses from goats milked by hand. Moxie Ridge is run by Lee Hennessy, who came out as transgender last year and is committed to respecting land by using traditional management practices. On the farm, he accomplishes brush clearing with the help of the goats, pastures are "mowed" by grazing horses and sheep, and pigs act as tillers and root removers.

15.The Okra Project, United States

The Okra Project is a collective addressing food insecurity within the Black transgender community. The collective delivers healthy and culturally appropriate meals prepared by Black transgender chefs to Black transgender people experiencing food insecurity. To lend support globally, the Okra Project developed the International Grocery Fund, which provides US$40 grants to Black transgender people around the world who are food insecure. The Okra Project also established the Byokra series, monthly wellness sessions for Black transgender people.

16.Queer Farmer Collective,Denver, Colorado

Queer Farmer Collective is a community organization working to engage the LGBTQ+ community in agriculture, while removing barriers that prevent LBGTQ+ people from participating. Using organized events, the organization hopes to inspire its network to grow their own food and uses donations to provide financial support to various farmers. Queer Farmer Collective also shares resources and advice for their farmers on its Facebook page.

17.Rainbow Chard Collective, Canada

The Rainbow Chard Collective is an organization made up of farmers, food activists, and students working to create awareness for LGBTQ+ farmers and promote sustainable agriculture. The Rainbow Chard Collective holds events and workshops, conducts research on sustainable living, and mentors youth individuals by leading workshops at camps. The Collective also advocates for increased government support for small farmers.

18.Rise and Root Farm, Chester, New York

Karen Washington, a Black farmer and community activist, wants to build a different agricultural narrative, inclusive of all races, genders, and sexualities. Her farm, Rise and Root Farm, is -owned by people in the LGBTQ+ community. Washington created Rise and Root Farm to be a place of healing for diverse and marginalized communities particularly important today, as black farmers work to call attention to not only their own contributions to the modern food system but also the impact of the slave trade on the development of global food chains.

19.Rock and Steady Farm and Flowers, Millerton, New York

The self-identifying queer- and women-owned cooperative Rock Steady Farm & Flowers uses sustainable agricultural practices and community partnerships to advocate for marginalized communities in the food system. The farm provides food to food pantries, social justice nonprofits, and local businesses, like florists and restaurants. The organization also partners with LGBTQ+ resource centers to increase healthy food access for and educate youth about agriculture.

20.Sweet Digz Farm, Richmond, British Columbia

Kareno Hawbolt and her partner, Kimi Hendess, founded and operate Sweet Digz Farm in Richmond, Canada, where they strive to implement sustainable farming methods to grow vegetables and herbs. Sweet Digz partners with other local farms to expand their market and operates a community supported agriculture (CSA) program. Sweet Digz also manages the SHAREit Forward Fund, an initiative which provides fresh produce to local neighbors in need.

21.TransGenerational Farm, New York City area

Founded and operated by Jayne Henson, a transgender woman, the TransGenerational Farm near New York City is using agriculture to connect the LGBTQ+ community and educate them on the agri-food industry. The farm employs regenerative practices, like reusable landscape fabric, and operates a CSA program. TransGenerational Farm is currently in the process of establishing a CSA scholarship program for individuals who want to join the CSA program, but are financially unable to do so.

22.Truelove Seeds, Philadelphia

Truelove Seeds is a Philadelphia-based seed company that partners with over 20 urban and small-scale rural farms to produce rare, open pollinated, and culturally important seeds. Several staff members and growers Truelove works with identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Truelove Seeds aims to support community food sovereignty, Indigenous cultures, and regenerative agriculture by including growers as integral decision-makers for seed-keeping.

23.Urban Oasis Project, Miami

The Urban Oasis Project works to increase access to local, fresh food in South Florida. The organization runs farmers markets, provides free Food Justice Veggie Boxes to families in need, plants gardens, and more. President Art Friedrich, who identifies as a queer man, told Food Tank that LGBTQ+ identity is important to his work; at times 40 percent of the stalls at their main farmers market are run by LGBTQ+ vendors, many of whom are also people of color.

24.Westside Urban Gardens, Los Angeles, CaliforniaNate Looney, a Black transgender farmer and veteran, is the founder and CEO of Westside Urban Gardens, an urban agricultural start-up farm located in Los Angeles, California. Westside Urban Gardens helps members of the LGBTQ+ community by hiring them and teaching viable skills for future employment. Through the use of hydroponic cultivation and aquaponics, the farm uses approximately 90 percent less water than soil-based outdoor farms.

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What is Norditropin, prefilled pen injection and what is it used for?

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Norditropin HGH Injections

Norditropin HGH pens contain the human growth hormone analog somatropin, which is identical to the growth hormone naturally produced by the human body. Children need the growth hormone to promote their growth, but adults also need it for their general health.

In children, Norditropin is used to treat growth disorders:

In adults, Norditropin is used as a growth hormone replacement when its production has been reduced from childhood or stopped in adulthood due to a tumor, tumor treatment, or pituitary gland disease. If treated for HGH deficiency in your childhood, the persistence of this deficiency will be reassessed when growth is complete. If the growth hormone deficiency is confirmed, further treatment is necessary. Somatropin can also be prescribed to those experiencing wasting caused by HIV.

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Never use Norditropin prefilled pen injections:

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Norditropin:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used any of the following medications:

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Products containing somatropin are not recommended for women of childbearing age who do not use contraception.

Norditropin NordiFlex has no effect on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery.

Always use this medicine exactly as directed by your physician. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

In children, the dose depends on weight and body surface area. After childhood, the dose depends on height, weight, sex, and sensitivity to growth hormone and is adjusted until the optimal dose is reached.

When using Norditropin 5 mg/1.5 mL, prefilled pen injection solution

Inject your daily dose under the skin every evening just before bedtime.

How to use Norditropin pen?

Do not share on your Norditropin pen with other people.

If you have accidentally used more Norditropin than you needed Consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately!

If you have injected too much somatropin, talk to your doctor. Prolonged somatropin overdose may cause abnormal growth and thickening of the facial features (Acromegaly).

If you forgot to use Norditropin:

Take the next usual dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for the lost dose.

When discontinuing Norditropin injections do not stop taking Norditropin without first consulting your doctor.

If you have further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Like all medicines, this medicine may have side effects. However, these side effects do not always occur in everyone.

Adverse reactions in children and adults (frequency not known) :

If you experience any of these effects, consult a doctor as soon as possible. Stop taking Norditropin until your doctor tells you to start taking it again.

The formation of antibodies that act directly against somatropin has rarely been observed during treatment with Norditropin.

High concentrations of liver enzymes have been reported.

Leukemia and recurrent brain tumors have also been reported in patients treated with somatropin (the active ingredient of Norditropin NordiFlex), although there is no evidence that somatropin is responsible.

If you think you have any of these conditions, talk to your doctor.

Additional side effects in children:

Unusual (may affect up to 1 in 100 children):

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 children):

Rare cases of hip and knee pain and limping have been reported in children taking Norditropin. These symptoms may be related to a disorder of the femur (Legg-Calve-Perthes disease) or slippage of the tip of the femur in relation to the cartilage (epiphysiolysis of the femoral head) and may not be due to Norditropin.

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In children with Turner syndrome, clinical studies have observed some cases of increased growth of hands and feet in relation to height.

A clinical study in children with Turner syndrome showed that high doses of Norditropin may increase the risk of ear infections.

If any of these side effects affect you significantly, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this guide, you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist as the dose may be reduced.

Additional adverse reactions in adults

Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 adults):

Unusual (may affect up to 1 in 100 adults):

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this article. You can also report adverse reactions directly to the FDA.

By reporting adverse reactions, it helps to provide more information on the safety of the medicine.

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Keep the medicine out of sight and out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the container.

Store unused Norditropin in a refrigerator (between 2C and 8C) away from light. Do not freeze or expose to heat.

After starting to use Norditropin store the opened pen in a refrigerator (between 2C and 8C) for up to 4 weeks or store at room temperature (not above 25C) for up to 3 weeks

Do not continue to use a Norditropin pen that has been frozen or exposed to excessive temperatures.

Do not use Norditropin Pen if the growth hormone solution inside is opaque or discolored.

Always store Norditropin without a needle.

Always keep the cap of the Norditropin Pen closed when not in use.

Always use a new needle for each injection.

Do not dispose of drugs in the sewerage system or with household waste. Ask your pharmacist to dispose of medicines that you no longer use. This will help to protect the environment.

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Norditropin is presented as a clear, colorless injectable HGH solution in a pre-filled 1.5 mL multi-dose disposable pen.

Norditropin is available in three strengths:

5 mg/1.5 mL, 10 mg/1.5 mL and 15 mg/1.5 mL (3.3 mg/mL, 6.7 mg/mL and 10 mg/mL respectively).

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Kearney, MO. TheAmerican Meat Science Association (AMSA)is pleased to announce, Dr. Frederic Leroy and Dr. Nancy R. Rodriguez will be the featured Keynote speakers in the symposium entitledMeat in the Diet on Monday, August 3, 2020 during the 66th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST) and the AMSA 73rd Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) exclusively virtual meeting. This session will be sponsored by JBS USA Food Company. This keynote symposium will address improving eating patterns to sustain health and improving food security and nutritional health outcomes for low-income people. The emphasis of this symposium is to create a venue for scientific discussion of how innovative research can be translated to effective policies and practices to improve human health through nutrition- specifically as it applies to inclusion of meat products in a healthy diet.

The featured presentations include:

Meat in dietary policy: The place of meat in dietary policy: an exploration of the animal/plant divide:The virtues of plant-based eating are commonly extolled in public and academic discourse, in particular in post-industrial countries and exceedingly so on a global level. Animal source foods, on the other hand, are regularly stigmatized for their alleged link with disease, environmental deterioration, and animal abuse. Although there is a reasonable case for the improvement of animal agriculture, this discourse leads to a binary and counterproductive view of food systems: plants are largely seen as beneficial, animal source foods as intrinsically harmful. We argue that this animal/plant binary and the promotion of civic responsibility to accept it as such are cultural constructs that emerged in the Anglosphere during the 19th century. The divide has been continuously evolving since and is currently deepening due to a global sense of urgency, underpinned by various societal anxieties and normative responses. A symptomatic example is provided by the recent call for a Planetary Health Diet and a Great Food Transformation by the EAT-Lancet Commission and its wider network. Dr. Frdric Leroy, Professor atVrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgiumwill address the consumer and the scientific community sharing insight into behavior toward meat in the diet to help attendees better understand.

The role of meat in healthy eating patterns: considerations for protein quantity and protein quality:The benefits of higher protein diets for supporting increases in and maintenance of muscle is well established, specifically with regard for sports nutrition, weight management and aging. However, quantity doesnt always equal qualityand within the framework of diet recommendations, the critical role of protein quality has been lost given the complexity of our food system. Available science shows that animal-derived proteins such as meat better support muscle protein synthesis than plant-based proteins due to higher amounts and unique profiles of essential amino acids (EAAs), nutrients which cannot be made by the body and must be provided in the diet. While the lower quality of plant-based proteins may be overcome by eating more total protein or blending complimentary plant-based proteins to provide all of the EAAs in amounts similar to animal protein there may be unintended consequences in the context of the total diet (e.g., higher total calories, challenges for weight management). Additionally, whether plant-proteins are more sustainable than animal proteins, is not clear particularly when the greater amount of total plant-based proteins needed to offset their lower protein quality is considered. In this session Dr. Nancy Rodriguez, Professor of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Connecticut with joint appointments in the Departments of Kinesiology and Allied Health Sciences, will review recommendations and research specific to protein quantity and quality in the context of meats contribution to healthy eating patterns, current trends, sustainability and the planet.

The66thICoMST and AMSA 73rdRMCwill be held August 3-6, 2020 online in the virtual format. For more information please visit:www.icomst2020.comor contact Deidrea Mabry 1-800-517-AMSA ext. 12.

Kearney, MO TheAmerican Meat Science Association (AMSA)is pleased to announce, Dr. Andrea Liceaga and Dr. Poulson Joseph will be the featured speakers in the concurrent symposium entitledAlternative Sources of Protein on Monday, August 3, 2020 during the 66th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST) and the AMSA 73rd Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) virtual meeting. This session will be sponsored by Nestle Purina.

The featured presentations include:

How Can Invasive Fish, an Aztec Plant Seed, and Insects Help Solve the World Food Demand in the Year 2050?:The Food and Agriculture Organization has estimated that in order to feed the world population in 2050, agricultural systems must increase production by at least 50%. With increasing population and increasing worldwide demand for meat and dairy driven by demand in rapidly growing economies, this trend will no doubt continue. Current agricultural practices are not capable of meeting this increasing need, and a re-evaluation of the way in which we grow food, and the types of food we grow, is necessary. Using currently available, under-utilized as well as emerging protein resources can help mitigate some of these challenges faced in modern Agriculture. In this presentation Dr. Andrea Liceaga, Associate Professor at Purdue University, will provide an overview of such applications using three different examples of alternative protein resources including their applications, opportunities, and challenges.

Alternate Proteins: Market Landscape for Perspectives on Product Development:

The meat industry is globally witnessing a path of growth, especially with increased demand for meat and poultry in emerging economies. At the same time, several factors are also stimulating interest in the alternate sector, where products have been developed to closely offer the eating experience from certain meat products. This rise in flexitarianism offers a variety of choices of alternate proteins and their blends (non-animal and animal derived), offering new product development opportunities in the marketplace. In this session Dr. Poulson Joseph, Director of Protein Innovation at Kalsec, will focus on global trends and market landscape from a review perspective while laying out recent advances in product development in the alternate category.

The66thICoMST and AMSA 73rdRMCwill be held August 3-6, 2020 online in the virtual format. For more information please visit:www.icomst2020.comor contact Deidrea Mabry 1-800-517-AMSA ext. 12.

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Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition used to be known as adult onset diabetes, but today more children are being diagnosed with the disorder, most probably because of the rising childhood obesity.

With this disorder, the pancreas either resists the effects of insulin or does not produce enough of it to maintain glucose levels, according to Mayo Clinic. There is no cure for Type 2 diabetes, but a person who has the disorder can manage it.

Insulin is a hormone that regulates the sugar inside the body. If blood sugar levels are not controlled, it can damage blood vessels, which can cause various problems to the body.

Luckily, diet can help manage blood sugar levels and enhance diabetic people's insulin efficiency, thereby lowering high blood sugar levels.

According to experts, there is food that best facilitates the process of managing blood sugar in the body, which gives surprising results. One of these food is cocoa powder, made from cocoa beans without the fat or cocoa butter.

It is most known as the main ingredient for making chocolate, but it also contains compounds that help manage diabetes. This compound is known as flavonols, a type of polyphenol that are compounds found in plants.

Studies indicate that cocoa flavanols slow down carbohydrate digestionand absorption in the gut, improve insulin production, reduce inflammation, and allows the uptake of sugar out of the blood into the muscle.

Slowing down the rate of carbohydrate absorption is crucial in starving off high blood sugar levels because carbohydrate has a pronounced effect on blood sugar levels.

Furthermore, a reviewof human studies suggests that eating dark chocolate or cocoa high in flavanols can reduce insulin sensitivity, improve blood sugar management, and reduce inflammation in diabetic people and those who do not have it.

Moreover, some studieshave shown that a higher intake of flavonols can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.

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Avigdor Arad, Ph.D. of Icahn School of Medicine's instructor of medicine, endocrinology, diabetes, and bone disease said that it has to be 100% unsweetened cocoa or cocoa powder. He explains that cocoa powder contains very little sugar and is mostly made up of fiber.

Furthermore, unsweetened cocoa powder is also very low on the glycemic index (GI), a value assigned to foods based on how slowly or quickly they cause increases in blood sugar levels. Foods high in GI causes spikes in blood sugar while those low on the GI keep blood sugar levels stable.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics identified other foods that are low on the GI include apples, Greek yogurt, and peanuts.

Flavanolsare commonly found in tea, red wine, blueberries, apples, pears, cherries, and peanuts. They are particularly abundant in cacao beans, which are used to make chocolates.

For many years cocoa has been studied, and it showed that it could help lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to the brain and heart, prevent blood clots, and fight cell damage.

Additionally, flavanols facilitate brain cell connections, and survival and protect brain cells from toxins or the adverse effects of inflammation.

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No matter how potent they may be, luxe moisturizers and anti-aging serums can only do so much. Youthful skin begins within, and the lifestyle choices we makeincluding what foods we eat (and dont eat), how much exercise and sleep we commit to, and the extent to which we embrace sunscreenhave tremendous impact on the way that we age. Diet is especially key, says wellness expert, and author of Glow 15 and High Fiber Keto, Naomi Whittel. Its so important to consider food as part of our anti-aging arsenal because food nourishes every cell in our body. When your body is nourished, it can do exactly what it is capable of. It can anti-age itself, it just needs to be activated. Science shows us that food does this. Proper nutrition can support collagen synthesis to fight wrinkles and keep the complexion plump, promote hydration retention for a dewy glow, and encourage elasticity, in addition to promoting overall vitality and mental acuity. Here, five of the best powerhouse anti-aging foods to add to your menu.

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1Artichoke

A spiky artichoke may not be the first snack you think to reach for when seeking a health boost, but these thistle-family wonders offer a host of whole-body benefits. "They're rich in soluble fiber, specifically inulin, a powerful prebiotic that is the absolute favorite food of your gut microbiome," says Whittel. "Eighty percent of our immune system lives in our gut, so eating artichokes can boost your immunity, metabolism and mood. They are also a good source of key nutrients, including 'electrolyte' minerals (sodium, potassium, magnesium) and they are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, supporting collagen development and overall anti-aging."

2Avocado

Avocado toast is a health food. "Rich in the antioxidant vitamin E, avocados have been shown to reduce damage from UV rays and make skin more resilient," says Whittel. "This high-fat fruit lowers LDL, raises HDL, and reduces triglycerides. In fact, regular avocado consumption may make you 50 percent less likely to develop metabolic syndrome." Drizzling avocado oil on saladsor swapping it in occasionally in place of olive oilis another smart strategy: "It's revered for improving cardiovascular health, weight management, and blood glucose control, and its overflowing in oleic acid, a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid shown to reduce inflammation and lower your risk of breast cancer," says Whittel.

3Wild Alaskan Salmon

Nicholas Perricone, MD, first published his famous anti-inflammatory diet, which recommended eating salmon twice a day, back in the 1990s. It remains sage advice. "Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that reduce inflammation, prevent dry skin, and ward off skin cancer," says Whittel. "It also contains plenty of vitamin E, which may act as a protectant against photoaging, the premature aging of skin caused by UV rays." The benefits of incorporating salmon into your diet will go beyond radiant skin. "With negligible carbs and an abundance of B vitamins, potassium, and selenium, this strong swimmer contains astaxanthin, a compound shown to reduce joint pain and improve muscle recovery, which are both very important in the anti-aging process," says Whittel.

4Broccoli

"Besides being one of the best foods to eat for reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease, this water-rich cruciferous vegetable is loaded with sulforaphane, a potent phytochemical that activates your detox process, cleaning up old cells and helping your body to behave like it did when it was younger," says Whittel. Broccoli also contains significant levels of lutein, a carotenoid that protects the eyes and enhances brain function.

5Berries

The more colorful your fruit bowl, the better. "All berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) offer plenty of fiber, phytonutrients and antioxidants to help regenerate your youth," says Whittel. "Each type of berry features different polyphenols, such as anthocyanins in blueberries, which may improve cardiovascular health, and ellagic acid in raspberries, a phenol that may bind to certain chemicals responsible for cancer." Plus, berries are bountiful with Vitamin C, which has been proven to promote and preserve collagen in skin.

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In a new study led by Imperial College London, scientists have developed a five-minute urine test that measures the health of a persons diet. The technology can be used to identify the best possible diet for an individual based on his or her unique genetic makeup.

According to the researchers, the test produces an individuals urine fingerprint that includes specific details on diet quality.

Study co-author Dr. Joram Posma is a researcher in Imperials Department of Metabolism, Digestion, and Reproduction.

Diet is a key contributor to human health and disease, though it is notoriously difficult to measure accurately because it relies on an individuals ability to recall what and how much they ate, said Dr. Posma.For instance, asking people to track their diets through apps or diaries can often lead to inaccurate reports about what they really eat.

This research reveals this technology can help provide in-depth information on the quality of a persons diet, and whether it is the right type of diet for their individual biological make-up.

Prior to developing the new testing system, the experts analyzed levels of 46 different metabolites in the urine of 1,848 people in the United States. Metabolites are considered to be an objective indicator of diet quality and are produced as different foods are digested by the body, explained the researchers.

The analysis revealed an association between the metabolites in urine and specific types of foods or nutrients in the diet. Some metabolites correlated with alcohol intake, for example, while others were linked to fructose, glucose and vitamin C. The dietary intake of red meats, chicken, and nutrients such as calcium were also related to certain metabolites.

Furthermore, some health conditions can be identified through compounds found in urine. Formate and sodium are linked with obesity and high blood pressure.

Through careful measurement of peoples diets and collection of their urine excreted over two 24-hour periods we were able to establish links between dietary inputs and urinary output of metabolites that may help improve understanding of how our diets affect health, said study co-author Professor Paul Elliott. Healthful diets have a different pattern of metabolites in the urine than those associated with worse health outcomes.

In a second study, the team used their findings to design a five-minute test. The results showed that the mix of metabolites in urine varies from person to person, even when they have the exact same diet.

Our technology can provide crucial insights into how foods are processed by individuals in different ways and can help health professionals such as dieticians provide dietary advice tailored to individual patients, said study co-author Dr. Isabel Garcia-Perez. She noted that the team now plans to use the diet analysis technology on people at risk of cardiovascular disease.

We show here how different people metabolize the same foods in highly individual ways, explained Professor John Mathers of Newcastle University. This has implications for understanding the development of nutrition-related diseases and for more personalized dietary advice to improve public health.

The study is published in the journal Nature Food.

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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including a well-rounded diet is crucial to prolonging your lifespan.

You could also boost your lifespan by doing regular exercise. Its the miracle cure weve all been waiting for, according to the NHS.

Making some small diet or lifestyle changes could help to increase your life expectancy and avoid an early death.

Drinking green tea is one of the best ways to lower your risk of a premature death, it's been revealed.

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"We know there are no guarantees. But genetics account for just 25 percent of a persons longevity. The rest is up to you," said AARP.

"With this collection of some of the most important longevity findings, youll have the road map you need to get to 80, 90, 100 or beyond.

"If coffees not your thing, green tea also has proven longevity cred, likely because it contains powerful antioxidants known as catechins that may help combat diabetes and heart disease.

"In a large study of more than 40,000 Japanese men and women, drinking five or more cups of green tea a day was associated with a 12 percent decrease in mortality among men and a 23 percent decrease among women."

Meanwhile, you could also lower your risk of early death by regularly eating ginger, it's been revealed.

Ginger has been claimed to reduce inflammation in the colon, which has been linked with bowel cancer.

Dried spices provide the highest concentration of antioxidants, whereas freezing them preserves the antioxidants in fresh spices.

Everyone should liberally add a variety of spices to their meals, nutritionists have urged.

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