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Reflections on Race Across America
Bear encounters, coyotes, tornados, electrical storms and hospital admissions.. Not quite what we expected when we signed up for Race Across America with Cyclists Fighting Cancer!
Over the past year I have been working with Rich, Mike, Kev and Carol; four cancer-surviving cyclists who were planning to ride Race Across AMerica in the name of Cyclists Fighting Cancer. Cyclists Fighting Cancer is a UK charity who provide children recovering from cancer with bikes to help them with the rehabilitation process. Exercise is important for anyone, and for young cancer survivors a bike can help give independence, a sense of freedom, control and power during a tough period.
Race Across AMerica (RAAM) is a ultra-cycling event starting in Oceanside, California, crossing the States from West to East to end in Annapolis, Maryland. Riders can ride solo, or in teams of 2, 4 or 8 with a team of crew to cater to their needs and navigate them across the countryside in under 9 days. With 3000 miles and 170,000 feet of climbing they call it the world’s toughest bike race for good reason!
While unfortunately not successful in reaching the RAAM finish line this year, we were successful in raising the profile of Cyclists Fighting Cancer (CFC) which was the whole point of attempting the event in the first place.
Leadership and communication
One thing that is clear from both successful and unsuccessful RAAM attempts, is the importance of a good team, a strong leader and clear communication between crew members, vehicles and riders.
We were surprised to discover that the vast majority of the route across America did not have any phone signal or internet access. At times there would be no contact with the ‘outside world’ for hours and hours and hours which can be stressful when trying to make plans between crews. Especially when organising exchange points.
Walkie talkie radios are great to chat between cars – but only really work if the cars are close enough to be seen. Not so great in the hilly mountains where our riders were constantly going up and down.
Sleep
We all knew that sleep deprivation was going to be problematic for everyone. But until we actually experienced it we had no idea what we were up against.
Navigating is tough at the best of times. Add in no sleep and it’s super tough. Simple maths calculations like adding or subtracting a mile when you forgot to zero your odometer at the Time Station become like the most complicated algebra equations when you are sleep deprived.
In the first 48 hour hours, we had one brief stop, but no proper sleep which was a huge struggle for all – mentally and physically. I actually slept outside on a park bench in Arizona for a few hours one evening during our ‘off’ shift as the cars were full of riders!
For future I would advise any RAAM crew and riders to have a good plan prepared in advance about what you are going to do and where you are going to sleep. AND make sure you practice sleep deprivation over a 24-48 period so you can get a bit of a taste for what you are about to experience during the event.
Mike riding through Arizona
Practice your racing strategy and have a back up strategy (or two)
The original plan for our riders was to do 15-30 minute shifts. However in the heat of the day with temperatures hovering towards 40 degrees while climbing it suited our riders to do shorter stints. Longer flatter sections were better suited for longer sessions on the bike to avoid riders getting cold. Consider the terrain, the time of day likely to be going through and adapt as you go if necessary!
Having a back up plan in place is also important as we discovered when one of our riders ended up in hospital and wasn’t able to re-join the group. Think about what is sustainable if a rider needs a break, or isn’t able to start exactly on time for their next shift. Again, being adaptable is key!
Meet Ursula the Unicorn
Prepare for the unexpected
You never know what is going to happen during RAAM!
It’s stressful at the time, but I’ve always found that it’s the things that go wrong or seem dreadful at the time that make a trip more memorable.
You can prepare as much as you like, but there’s always going to be things that you don’t expect to encounter. While riding through Kansas, our team experienced insane electrical storms that had warnings of a tornado. Apparently the Irish team rode straight through it, while we had riders sheltered in vehicles, the basements of hotels and even in an abandoned church!
Sometimes it was the wildlife. While the most exotic animal I saw was some wild horses, the other crews saw coyotes, a bear and loads of deer. You never know what they might do, so staying close to your rider is always a good idea and being adaptable and flexible is key to working through these situations.
Wild horses in Utah
Have fun!
Being able to have a laugh and a joke with your fellow crew mates and riders will make the experience SO much more enjoyable and memorable.
Our two teams of riders were split into the Dinosaurs and the Unicorns. It all makes for a good laugh.
Enjoy the experience, take photos and be a tourist on the odd occasion, laugh at the silly mistakes you make along the way and ultimately remember the real reason why you are doing this crazy event to keep you motivated!
RAAM take home notes
My ultimate take home notes from crewing at RAAM 2018 with Cyclists Fighting Cancer team is that you can’t under prepare or practice but be adaptable, willing and able to change your plans on the go.
Would I crew in RAAM again?
Absolutely!
Happy Training.
Gemma
Source: http://dietitianwithoutborders.com/reflections-on-race-across-america/
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Following MIND Diet May Reduce Risk Of Cognitive Impairment And Dementia: Study - NDTV
Dementia is a mental condition wherein brain functions are said to be impaired, such as memory loss and judgment. Chronic dementia can last for several years or can even be lifetime. A new study has suggested that following a specifically designed MIND diet may help reduce risks of the debilitating disease. The study, which was conducted by researchers at UNSW, Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and ANU Australia looked at the dietary patterns of older adults in the country and concluded that those who followed a diet rich in foods that promote brain health, showed a reduced risk of developing cognitive impairment.
The results of the study were published in the journal Alzheimer's and Dementia. The study reviewed the impact of the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet and said that following a diet that is especially rich in increasing brain health reduces the risks of cognitive impairment and disorders. For the study, the researchers followed 1,220 participants with an average age of 60 and older, for a period of 12 years. The MIND diet focuses on 15 separate dietary components including leafy green vegetables, olive oil, whole grains and even small amounts of red meat.
The researchers observed a pattern among the participants- while there was no significant benefit attached to following just the Mediterranean diet alone, those who followed the MIND diet seemed to have a 19 per cent lower chance of developing symptoms of cognitive impairment. The MIND diet borrows from Mediterranean diet, but combines other components that are brain-healthy as well. "The MIND diet was developed specifically to promote brain health. Higher MIND scores have been associated previously with reduced Alzheimer's disease (AD) and a slower rate of cognitive decline in a sample of older adults from Chicago USA", said the study.
It concluded by saying, "Our study provides evidence that the MIND diet is protective of long-term cognitive health and that effects are generalisable to a sample outside the USA. These findings support recommending consumption of the MIND diet to reduce the risk of later cognitive impairment."
Source: https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/following-mind-diet-may-reduce-risk-of-cognitive-impairment-and-dementia-study-2005985
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Should You Use Gundry Vital Reds? An Objective, SALES-FREE Review (New in 2018)
[Last Updated 27th September, 2018]
Gundry MD Vital Reds is a popular all-natural supplement packed with antioxidant-rich fruits, “fat-burning” herbs and probiotics.
It’s said to boost energy, improve digestion and make your skin glow—but it comes at a hefty price. So, is it worth it?
This article explores what Vital Reds is, the research behind it, what it claims to do and if it can actually help you.
What is Gundry MD Vital Reds?
Vital Reds by Gundry MD is a powdered dietary supplement that contains a mix of polyphenol-rich fruits, vitamins, minerals, herbs and probiotics.
The product is touted as “100% natural and safe” and helpful in improving energy levels, digestion and skin health.
Creator Dr. Steven Gundry recommends mixing a small scoop of the berry-flavored mix with water or any other beverage once a day.
Summary: Created by Dr. Steven Gundry, Vital Reds is a powdered dietary supplement that contains a mix of polyphenol-rich fruits, vitamins, minerals, herbs and probiotics.
Who is Dr. Gundry?
Dr. Gundry is a former cardiac surgeon, author of books including The Plant Paradox, and founder of Gundry MD, a health website and store selling supplements and skincare products.
He also holds patents on surgical and medical devices for heart surgery.
Gundry prides himself on taking a “radical departure from the traditional dietary ‘wisdom.’”
His focus is on promoting a healthy lifestyle through a natural diet centered on cultivating good bacteria in the gut. Supplements are also a big part of his protocol.
Along with Vital Reds, his product line includes prebiotics, probiotics and herb, vitamin and amino acid blends for liver support, heart defense, mood boosts and more.
Summary: Dr. Gundry is a former cardiac surgeon now focused on improving health through diet and nutrition. He’s the founder of Gundry MD, a health website and store selling his own supplements and skincare products.
Vital Reds Ingredients
Vital Reds contains over 50 total ingredients, 34 of them “polyphenol-rich superfruits with natural fat-burning ingredients and probiotics.”
It’s made up of four proprietary blends:
Polyphenol Blend, 1,760 mg: 34 superfruits to boost energy: Carrot, organic apple peel, grape skin extract, grape seed extract, aronia berry extract, organic flax seed, mulberry fruit, European black currant fruit extract, apple, organic beet root, cranberry fruit extract, mango, papaya, acai fruit extract, strawberry, blueberry fruit concentrate, pomegranate, blackberry, acerola fruit extract, apple pectin, red raspberry, pineapple, orange, cantaloupe, grape, watermelon, grapefruit, plum, pear, lemon, lime, cherry, peach and berberine hydrochloride.
Metabolic-Enhancing Blend, 356 mg: 7 thermogenic ingredients to stimulate fat-burning – Cinnamon bark 5:1 extract, ginger root, green tea leaf extract, white tea leaf extract, turmeric rhizome extract, bitter melon fruit extract and black pepper fruit.
Digestive Support Blend, 3 billion CFU: 4 strains of probiotics to reduce gas and bloating – Bacillus coagulans, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis and L. reuteri.
Vitamin & Mineral Blend: 8 forms of Vitamin B and other minerals – Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, biotin, pantothenic acid, selenium and chromium.
Vital Reds is soy-free, sugar-free, artificial sweetener-free and lectin-free.
Where to Buy Vital Reds
Vital Reds are available on the Gundry MD website, along with Amazon, starting at these prices:
1 Jar (30-day supply): $69.95
3 Jars (90-day supply): $199.36
6 Jars (180-day supply): $377.73
The website also offers a 90-day money back guarantee. However, several unhappy customers online have reported difficulties getting their refund.
Summary: Vital Reds contains over 50 total ingredients, including polyphenol-rich superfruits, “fat-burning” herbs and extracts, probiotics and a select mix of Vitamin B and other minerals. It can be purchased on the Gundry MD website or through Amazon.
What are Polyphenols?
Vital Reds’ main selling point is its impressive concentration of fruits and vegetables rich in polyphenols.
Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds in many fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and even cacao.
It’s what gives berries and other plants their vibrant color. More importantly, polyphenols display potent antioxidant activity and have been linked to potential health benefits including:
improved digestion
weight loss and management
diabetes treatment
protection against cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease and other chronic conditions (1).
Health benefits of polyphenols (1).
Dr. Gundry also claims they are “natural energy boosters,” though there’s no evidence to back this up.
While research has found that polyphenols could offer positive effects, it’s also shown several limitations.
Many studies have used doses higher than those contained in the typical human diet, while others have shown conflicting results, especially between animal experiments and human intervention studies (2).
At this point, it’s uncertain how much of specific polyphenols should be consumed for maximum benefit for the general population. There are also thousands of different polyphenols, making it even harder to test how each responds in the human body.
In general, polyphenols tend to work with other nutrients within the foods they are contained in. This means its best to consume polyphenols in food, in their natural state.
For example, those in certain foods can slow down the rate of carbohydrate digestion to help lower glucose spikes (3).
The bioavailability of polyphenols (how much your body can actually absorb and use) is also difficult to determine. Several factors can affect this from the state of the environment that the plant was grown in to an individual’s own age, genetics and gut health (4).
Factors which affect polyphenol bioavailability (4).
Summary: Vital Reds’ main selling point is its high amount of polyphenols, which are rich in antioxidants and have been shown to improve digestion and protect against chronic conditions like cancer and cardiovascular disease. However, research on polyphenols has been limited and proven difficult to verify any real benefits in humans.
Vital Reds Benefits
Vital Reds comes with a number of health claims that are “based on scientific research and Vital Reds reviews from real users.”
According to the Gundry MD website, Vital Reds will:
boost energy
better digestion
decrease gas and bloating after meals
promote smoother bowel movements
improve skin health and appearance
give you “the power to start getting your weight under control.”
The website also includes over 2,800 customer reviews, all 3 stars or above, at an average of 4.8 stars. You can submit a review on the website without any proof of purchase.
As of this writing, only the first five reviews, all of which are five stars, are available to see on gundrymd.com. An error occurs when trying to look at the rest.
So, I turned to HighYa, an independent review site, to see what Vital Reds customers are saying. Here are some of the benefits mentioned:
Energy bursts and “youthful” feelings
Glowing skin
Tightening of belly
More regular bowel movements
Reduced bloating and indigestion
Decreased cravings
Reduced inflammation
Lowered blood pressure and cholesterol
Of course, these benefits are all anecdotal. I’ll discuss more customer reviews (including the negative ones) below.
What Does the Research Say?
While the Gundry MD website mentions that their claims are based off scientific research, I can’t seem to find it.
The website does offer citations to studies that show potential health effects for individual ingredients found in Vital Reds, including grape seed extract, bitter melon, green tea and probiotics.
But these are all based off select ingredients, not Vital Reds’ proprietary combination. No research has been done specifically on Vital Reds.
Summary: The Gundry MD website states that Vital Reds can boost energy, better digestion and improve skin health. However, no research has been done on the product to back up any of these claims.
Vital Reds Side Effects
Gundry MD states that Vital Reds are 100% safe.
However, some customers disagree. Here are some side effects mentioned in a few reviews online:
Increased gas and bloating
Headaches
Nausea
Raised blood pressure
Decrease in mood
Fatigue
It’s also important to note that some ingredients in Vital Reds contain caffeine, a stimulant some people may be sensitive to.
Overall, it’s hard to determine what sort of long-term effects could occur from taking this supplement.
In fact, some scientists believe that high doses of polyphenol-rich dietary supplements could lead to adverse pro-oxidative (vs. antioxidative) effects. It could also have carcinogenic effects, prevent iron absorption and negatively interact with medications (5).
Summary: Though touted as 100% safe, Vital Reds have caused some side effects in certain customers who have noted increased gas, headaches, nausea and fatigue after taking the product. Researchers also believe high doses of polyphenol-rich supplements like Vital Reds could cause adverse pro-oxidative and carcinogenic effects.
Vital Reds Reviews
There are various review sites where customers have reported their experience with Vital Reds; overall, reviews are mixed.
As mentioned above, the Gundry MD website has almost 3,000 reviews, all with ratings above 3 stars, with an average of 4.8 stars.
Meanwhile, Amazon.com has over 350 reviews with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, and HighYa has over 1,250 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.
Positive reviews mention the great taste, as well as noticeable improvements in energy, sleep, digestion, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, skin health and weight management. Here are some examples:
“Both my energy level and mood swings have improved. It is well worth investing in this product to feel good and stay healthy. No more mid-afternoon energy slumps…”
“I have no more digestive problems and have a regular bowel movement with no strain at all up to three times a day. My blood pressure is down and so is my cholesterol … I no longer have shortness of breath climbing the stairs and feel the sustaining energy all day long.”
“I recently went to the doctors and my blood pressure was the lowest it has been in the last few years. I love the energy it gives me and helps me get through the morning. I’m a firm believer. I absolutely love the taste. Thank you for the opportunity to try the product.”
Negative reviews complain of the price, side effects, poor customer service or lack of any results. Here are some examples:
“Replaced my morning cup of coffee for Vital Reds. No burst of energy, no increased metabolism, no dramatic results after 2 or 3 weeks.”
“This product didn’t work. I took it for a month as instructed. In addition they guarantee your money back but that’s a lie. The company has failed to give me a refund despite my many requests. Please avoid this product.”
“The taste is pleasant but within 30 minutes of drinking it, I noticed it gave me sharp headaches that lasted for hours and zapped my energy… The company promises an easy return policy. Not really.”
Summary: Online customer reviews of Vital Reds are mixed. The Gundry MD website contains no negative reviews (out of nearly 3,000 of them). Happy customers state positive effects from the product, including improvements in energy, digestion, skin health and weight management. Unhappy customers complain of the high price and lack of results.
Is Vital Reds a Scam?
While no ingredient in Vital Reds is harmful and customers may experience some benefits, the product and the way it’s marketed does show all the tell-tale signs of a scam.
Similar to other “all-natural” supplements like SeroVital, Vital Reds is expensive and is sold under several loose and unsupported claims.
There’s also a big red flag: Out of nearly 3,000 reviews on the Gundry MD website (most of which can not be seen), there are no 1- or 2-star ratings.
There’s also no research that’s been done on Vital Reds. The only way to look at its possible effectiveness is to look into studies done on the individual ingredients within the product.
Vital Reds’ main selling point is its rich polyphenol content. However, research on polyphenols has been limited and proven difficult to verify any real benefits in humans.
The long-term effects of taking the product is also unknown, and could potentially cause adverse side effects.
Overall, most scientists agree that polyphenols tend to work best in their natural state, in food with other synergistic nutrients.
So, while you could drop $70 for a 30-day supply (that’s about $2.33 per day) and take your chance on Vital Reds, you’ll likely be better off (and far more satisfied) loading up your diet with a wide, colorful range of nutrient-rich whole foods.
Source: https://www.dietvsdisease.org/gundry-vital-reds-review/
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How low carb is spreading throughout the world
Read Dr. Eswar’s story on how he was able to lose weight on a low-carb diet. He also shares many insights on how low carb is having a huge impact in Asia and how people are putting type 2 diabetes in remission.
Dear Dr. Andreas and Diet doctor team,
Greetings!
It’s my great pleasure to introduce myself that I am Dr. Eswar, Senior Scientist, working in Korea. I am from India.
I have been a visiting space scientist to several countries, like the USA, Canada, Japan, Germany, Brazil and India. Last year in May my weight was 105 kilos (231 pounds) and I felt very uncomfortable participating in meetings. I went through the web and searched how to lose weight. One fine day, I came to know that in India an LCHF diet was designed based on Indian traditional food style and then I have seen and compared that with Diet Doctor program.
With this diet, so many Telugu people have benefited and reversed their type 2 diabetes.
It’s our pleasure to inform you that, recently one year back with your motivation, a modified version of low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diet along with IF was designed, based on the south India food conditions by Mr. Veeramachaneni Ramakrishna Garu, who has made tremendous efforts with the new diet system to change people’s lifestyle and to reverse lifestyle diseases like obesity and diabetes just by changing food habits. With this diet, so many Telugu people have benefited and reversed their type 2 diabetes.
Personally, I lost 32 kilos (71 pounds) on this diet. My previous weight was 105 kilos (231 pounds), now I am 73 kilos (161 pounds). In fact, before starting the diet I discussed this with Dr. Salim Yusuf, ex president of World Heart Federation, and he was positive about this diet.
Top corporate hospital doctors and scientists supported the method of the diet.
Recently, Chongqing Hygeia Cancer Institute, China, presented an outstanding Onco-Nutritionist award for VRK Diet India and did research by their doctoral students on oncology.
In India, the world-famous cancer hospital Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, recognized the importance of Indian VRK diet in controlling the cancer stage and accepted to implement the same at the hospital.
I wish to inform you that I am a reviewer for top-ranked American and UK journals. I have explained your diet plans along with our Indian modified LCHF to the regional people, now they are confidently doing this and getting good results.
So far, nearly 20 million people are doing the LCHF diet and out of them almost 10 million people with type 2-diabetes and CVD risk.
I am very thankful to the Diet Doctor team for giving scientific suggestions.
Name: Dr. Eswar Sunkara
Age: 43 years
Native country: India
Working: Korea
Job: Senior Scientist
Thank you,
Best regards
Dr. Eswar
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Dr. Eswar,
Congratulations and thank you for sharing your story!
I trust you’ve seen our collection of Indian low-carb recipes here at Diet Doctor?
Best,
/ Andreas Eenfeldt, MD
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Theories of aging
Simple single-celled organisms called prokaryotes, such as bacteria, are the earliest forms of life on earth, and still abundant today. Much later evolved the more complex, but still single-celled organisms called eukaryotes. From those humble beginnings came the multi-cellular life forms called metazoans.
All animal cells, including humans, are eukaryotic cells. Since they share a common origin, they bear a resemblance to each other. Many molecular mechanisms (genes, enzymes, etc.) and biochemical pathways are conserved throughout the evolution towards more complex organisms.
Humans share approximately 98.8% of their genes with chimpanzees. This 1.2% genetic difference is enough to account for the differences between the two species. It may be even more surprising, however, to learn that organisms as far apart as yeast and humans have many genes in common. At least 20% of genes in humans that play a role in causing disease have counterparts in yeast. When scientists spliced over 400 different human genes into the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, they found that a full 47% functionally replaced the yeast’s own genes.
With more complex organisms, such as the mouse, we find even greater similarities. Of over 4,000 genes studied, less than ten were found to be different between humans and mice. Of all protein-coding genes – excluding the so-called “junk” DNA – the genes of mice and humans are 85% identical. Mice and humans are highly similar at the genetic level.
Many aging related genes are conserved throughout species enabling scientists to study yeast and mice to learn important lessons for human biology. Many of the studies cited in this book involve organisms as diverse as yeast, rats and rhesus monkeys, and all vary in the degree of their similarity to humans.
Not every result necessarily applies to humans, but in most cases the results will be close enough that you can learn a great deal about aging from them. While it is ideal to have human studies, in many cases, these simply do not exist, forcing us to rely on animal studies.
Theories of aging
Disposable soma
The disposable soma theory of aging, proposed originally by University of Newcastle professor Thomas Kirkwood, holds that organisms have a limited finite amount of energy that may be used in either maintenance and repair of the body (soma), or in reproduction. Like antagonistic pleiotropy, there is a trade-off: if you allocate energy to maintenance and repair, then you have fewer resources for reproduction.
Since evolution directs more energy towards reproduction, which helps propagate its genes to the next generation of organisms, the soma after reproduction is largely disposable. Why devote precious resources to living longer, which doesn’t help passing on the gene? In some cases, the best strategy may be to have as many offspring as possible, and then for the individual to die.
The Pacific salmon is one such example, as it reproduces once in its life and then dies. The salmon expends all of its resources for reproduction, after which it tends “simply to fall apart”. If there’s little chance that a salmon would survive predators and other hazards to complete another round of reproduction, then evolution will not have shaped it to age more slowly.
Mice reproduce quite prodigiously, reaching sexual maturity by two months of age. Subject to heavy predation, mice allocate more energy to reproduction than to fighting the deterioration of their bodies.
On the other hand, a longer lifespan may allow development of better repair mechanisms. A 2 year-old mouse is elderly, while a 2-year-old elephant is just starting its life. More energy is devoted to growth, and elephants produce far less offspring. The gestation period of an elephant is 18-22 months, after which only one living offspring is produced. Mice produce up to 14 young in a litter, and can have 5 to 10 litters per year.
While a useful framework, there are problems with the disposable soma theory. This theory would predict that deliberate calorie restriction, by limiting overall resources would result in less reproduction or a shorter life span. But calorie-restricted animals, even to the point of near starvation, do not die younger – they live much longer.
This effect is seen consistently in many different types of animals. In effect, depriving animals of food causes them to allocate more resources to fighting aging.
Further, the female of most species live longer than males. Disposable soma would predict the opposite, since females are forced to devote much more energy to reproduction, and so would have less energy or resources to allocate to maintenance.
Verdict: It fits some of the facts, but has some definite problems. It is either incomplete or incorrect.
Free radical theory
Biological processes generate free radicals, which are molecules that can damage surrounding tissues. Cells neutralize them with things like anti-oxidants, but this process is imperfect so damage accumulates over time, causing the effects of aging.
Yet large-scale clinical research trials show that antioxidants vitamins like vitamin C or vitamin E may paradoxically increase death rates or result in worse health. Some factors known to improve health or increase lifespan, such as calorie restriction and exercise, increase production of free radicals, which act as signals to upgrade its cellular defenses and energy-generating mitochondria. Antioxidants can abolish the health-promoting effects of exercise.
Verdict: Unfortunately, a number of facts contradict it. It too is either incomplete or incorrect.
Mitochondrial theory of aging
Mitochondria are the parts of the cells (organelles) that generate energy so they are often called the powerhouses of the cell. They are subject to lots of damage so they must be recycled periodically and replaced to maintain peak efficiency.
Cells undergo autophagy and mitochondria have a similar process of culling defective organelles for replacement called mitophagy. The mitochondria contain their own DNA, which accumulate damage over time. This leads to less efficient mitochondria, which in turn produce more damage in a vicious cycle. With adequate energy cells may die, a manifestation of aging.
Muscle atrophy is related to high levels of mitochondrial damage. But in comparing energy production in mitochondria in young and old people, little difference was found. In mice, very high rates of mutation in mitochondrial DNA did not result in accelerated aging.
Verdict: Interesting but research is very preliminary and ongoing. Arguments can be made both for and against it.
Hormesis
In 120 BC, Mithridates VI was heir to Pontus, a region in Asia Minor, now modern-day Turkey. During a banquet, his mother poisoned his father to ascend to the throne. Mithridates ran away and spent seven years in the wilderness. Paranoid about poisons, he chronically took small doses of poison to make himself immune. He returned as a man to overthrow his mother to claim his throne and became a very powerful king. During his reign, he opposed the Roman Empire, but was unable to hold them back.
Prior to his capture, Mithridates decided to commit suicide by drinking poison. Despite large doses, he failed to die and the exact cause of his death is still unknown to this day. What doesn’t kill you, may make you stronger.
Hormesis is the phenomenon in which low doses of stressors that are normally toxic instead strengthen the organism, and make it more resistant to higher doses of toxins or stressors. Hormesis itself is not a theory of aging, but has huge implications for other theories. The basic tenet of toxicology is ‘The dose makes the poison’. Low doses of ‘toxin’ may make you healthier.
Exercise and calorie restriction are examples of hormesis. Exercise, for example puts stress on muscles causing the body to react by increasing strength. Weight-bearing exercise puts stress on bones, which causes the body to react by increasing the strength of those bones. Being bed ridden or going into zero gravity, as with astronauts, causes rapid weakening of the bones.
Calorie restriction can be considered a stressor and causes a rise in cortisol, commonly known as the stress hormone. This lowers inflammation and increases the production of heat shock proteins. Low levels of stress increases resistance to subsequent stressors. So, calorie restriction satisfies the requirements of hormesis. Because both exercise and calorie restriction are forms of stress, they involve the production of free radicals.
Hormesis is not a rare phenomenon. Alcohol, for example, acts via hormesis. Moderate alcohol use is consistently associated with better health than complete abstention. But heavier drinkers have worse health, often developing liver disease.
Exercise is well known to have beneficial health effects, but extreme exercise can worsen health by causing stress fractures. Even small doses of radiation can improve health where large doses will kill you.
Some of the beneficial effects of certain foods may be due to hormesis. Polyphenols are compounds in fruits and vegetables, as well as coffee, chocolate, and red wine, and they improve health, possibly in part by acting as low-dose toxins.
Why is hormesis important for aging?
Other theories of aging presuppose that all damage is bad, and accumulates over time. But the phenomenon of hormesis shows the body has potent damage-repair capabilities that can be beneficial when activated. Take exercise as an example. Weight lifting causes microscopic tears in our muscles. That sounds pretty bad. But in the process of repair, our muscles become stronger.
Gravity puts stress on our bones. Weight bearing exercise, such as running causes micro-fractures of our bones. In the process of repair, our bones become stronger. The opposite situation exists in the zero gravity of outer space. Without the stress of gravity, our bones become osteoporotic and weak.
Not all damage is bad – small doses of damage are in fact good. What we are describing is a cycle of renewal. Hormesis allows breakdown of tissue like muscles or bones that are then rebuilt to better withstand the stress placed upon them. Muscles and bones grow stronger. But without breakdown and repair, you cannot get stronger.
Growth vs. Longevity
Hormesis, like the disposable soma theory, suggests that there exists a fundamental trade-off between growth and longevity. The larger and faster an organism grows, the faster it ages. Antagonistic pleiotropy may play a role, in that some genes that are beneficial in early life may be detrimental later.
When you compare lifespans within the same species, such as mice, and dogs, smaller animals (less growth) live longer. Women, on average smaller than men, also live longer. Among men, shorter men live longer. Think about a person who is aged 100. Do you imagine a 6’6″ man with 250 pounds of muscle, or a small woman? Obesity, caused by excessive growth of fat cells, is clearly correlated with poor health.
Comparing across different species, however, larger animals live longer. Elephants, for example, live longer than mice. But this can be explained by the slower development of larger animals. The relative lack of predators for large animals has meant that evolution has favored slower growth and slower aging. Small animals, for example bats, which have fewer predators than other animals the same size, also live longer.
Aging isn’t deliberately programmed, but the same physiological mechanisms that drive growth also drive aging. Aging is simply the continuation of the same growth program and is driven by the same growth factors and nutrients.
If you rev a car’s engine very quickly, you can reach high speeds, but continuing to rev the engine will also result in burnout. It’s the same essential program, but different timescales (short-term performance versus long-term longevity). All the theories of aging point out this essential tradeoff. This is powerful information because certain programs may be beneficial at certain times of our lives. During youth for example, we need to grow. During middle and older age, however, this high-growth program may cause premature aging, and it would be more beneficial to slow growth.
As the foods we eat play a large role in this programming, we can make deliberate adjustments to our diet to preserve our lifespan as well as our ‘healthspan’. For more about healthy aging, check out my new book, The Longevity Solution.
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Dr. Jason Fung
Also published on idmprogram.com.
Source: https://www.dietdoctor.com/theories-of-aging
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Healthywage vs Dietbet: Apps That Pay You to Lose Weight
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Studies every single year show that weight loss is one of the most popular new year’s resolutions made by Americans. In fact, nearly 50% of people resolve to lose weight every year. This explains why the diet and fitness industry continues to boom, with new trends appearing every year.
A current trend in the weight loss industry is apps that allow users to place bets on their own weight loss success. Studies show that when given financial incentives, people are significantly more likely to reach their health and weight loss goals. Companies are using this statistic to create products that provide extra motivation to lose weight with the incentive of earning extra money.
Two of the programs currently on the market that allow people to bet on and earn money from their own weight loss success are HealthyWage and DietBet. In this article, we will discuss the features of the two apps, compare the pros and cons, and discuss a few alternatives that are on the market.
HealthyWage
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What is HealthyWage?
HealthyWage is a website and app that allows you to win up to $10,000 by betting on your own weight loss, or by participating in one of many weight loss and fitness challenges. HealthyWage allows you to earn money by participating in four programs: The HealthyWager, The Team Challenge, The Jackpot Challenge, and The Step Challenge.
The HealthyWage app is available on both iOS and Android.
How It Works
When you join HealthyWage, you’ll have the opportunity to choose which program you want to use to earn money. As we mentioned, the four programs available are The HealthyWager, The Team Challenge, The Jackpot Challenge, and The Step Challenge.
The HealthyWager allows you to win up to $10,000 by creating an individual weight loss bet. You set the terms of your bet using the prize calculator available on the website and start earning money. You choose the goal, your entry fee, and the amount of time you have to meet your goal.
The Team Challenge allows teams of five people to join and compete against other teams to earn prizes of up to $10,000.
The Jackpot Challenge allows both individuals and teams to compete toward specific weight loss goals and earn a share of the pot if they reach the goal. This challenge is generally centered around losing a certain percentage of your body weight in a specified time frame.
The Step Challenge allows both individuals and teams to connect their step devices to participate in challenges. Users who meet the specified step goal in the given amount of time win a share of the pot.
When you join HealthyWage, you’ll verify your starting weight by submitting a photo, a video, verification by a health or fitness professional, or verification from a Weight Watchers meeting. At the end of your challenge, you’ll then submit your final weight.
If you have earned winnings, you can be paid out via mailed check or PayPal. There is a fee if you choose to be paid out via PayPal.
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Pros
The financial incentives created by HealthyWage give users extra motivation to reach their weight loss goals.
There are a number of different challenges available, meaning people can choose the one that works best for their lifestyle.
The team and corporate challenges allow employers to create challenges to incentivize their employees to live healthier lifestyles.
HealthyWage helps its users get results. According to HealthyWage, 77% of their participants report losing weight, with an average prize payout of $1,175.28.
Cons
Though the program provides financial incentive to lose weight, it provides no education on the healthiest way to do so. This may result in users taking unhealthy steps to lose weight and earn their winnings.
DietBet
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What is DietBet?
DietBet is a website and app that allows you to bet money and compete against others for a pot of earnings. DietBet allows you to earn money by participating in one of three diet bet programs: Kickstarter, Transformer, and Maintainer.
The DietBet app is available on both iOS and Android.
How It Works
When you join DietBet, you’ll have the opportunity to choose which program you want to use to earn money. As we mentioned, the four programs available are Kickstarter, Transformer, and Maintainer.
Kickstarter is a weight loss challenge that encourages you to lose 4% of your body weight in four weeks. You put your money in the pot at the beginning of the challenge. At the end of the challenge, anyone who has lost 4% of their body weight will split the earnings. This challenge is ideal for those who are ready to start their weight loss journey.
Transformer is a weight loss challenge that encourages you to lose 10% of your body weight in six months. You either pay your bet monthly or in one lump sum at the beginning of the six months. At the end of the challenge, anyone who has lost 10% of their body weight will split the earnings. There are also interim goals and prizes each month.
Maintainer is a weight maintenance challenge ideal for anyone who has lost weight that they want to keep off. You pay your bet monthly, or in one lump sum at the start of the challenge. Every month, everyone who has maintained their weight splits a portion of the pot equally. The challenge lasts for one year, with a grand prize at the end.
When you join DietBet, you’ll verify your starting weight by submitting a photo on a scale (preferably a digital scale, but it isn’t required). If you have earned winnings, you can be paid out via mailed check or PayPal. There is a fee if you choose to be paid out via paper check.
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Pros
The financial incentives created by DietBet give users extra motivation to reach their weight loss goals.
The team and corporate challenges allow employers to create challenges to incentivize their employees to live healthier lifestyles.
DietBet helps its users get results. 96% of DietBet users lose weight. This is significantly higher than the 77% success rate reported by HealthyWage.
Cons
Though the program provides financial incentive to lose weight, it provides no education on the healthiest way to do so. This may result in users taking unhealthy steps to lose weight and earn their winnings.
The average earnings on DietBet of $58 are significantly lower than the average earnings reported by HealthyWage.
DietBet doesn’t have individuals challenges – you’re always competing against other users for earnings. This also means there isn’t the flexibility to choose your own goal.
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HealthyWage and DietBet: Why They Work
Both HealthyWage and DietBet boast incredibly high success rates, so it’s clear this method of motivation works in helping people to lose weight. But why is that the case? It turns out there is significant academic research to explain why this method is so effective.
A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that when given financial incentives, people were significantly more likely to reach their health and weight loss goals.
A similar study done by Mayo Clinic shows similar results. The Mayo Clinic study determined that participants who receive cash incentives are more likely to stick with a weight loss program. The study was a year long, showing that financial incentives can keep people motivated for even extended periods of time.
Finally, multiple studies have shown that social networks are a contributing factor to both obesity and weight loss. In short, those who are surrounded by obese friends and family are also more likely to be obese. And those with more social contacts trying to lose weight are more likely to lose weight themselves.
Based on this research, the team and community-based approaches used by both HealthyWage and DietBet are likely to contribute to the weight loss success of their users. For example, HealthyWage allows for team-based and corporate challenges. You are participating with people you know and work with so you can all keep each other accountable. DietBet, on the other hand, offers a strong community within the platform, so you can communicate with others in your weight loss challenge to share accountability and motivation.
Companies like HealthyWage and DietBet have successfully taken the conclusions from these studies and used them to help people to successfully reach their weight loss goals.
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HealthyWage vs DietBet: Which is Better?
Now we’ve talked about how HealthyWage and DietBet work, as well as have explained why they work. And now I’m sure you’re ready to find out which is better for your own weight loss goals. The short answer is – that depends.
Though the two programs are incredibly similar, there are some differences in the process. DietBet is more of a one-size-fits-all program, while HealthyWage offers more flexibility.
If you have a moderate amount of weight to lose and are looking for a supportive, community-based program to help you do that, DietBet might be for you. The percentage of people who are successful at losing weight on DietBet is definitely higher than the percentage reported by HealthyWage.
However, if you’re ready to commit to a bigger weight loss goal for the chance at bigger earnings, then HealthyWage might be for you. You can create your own custom goal rather than participating in the predetermined programs like with DietBet. A smaller percentage of people reach their weight loss goals. However, the success rate of people losing some weight is still impressive at 77%, and the earning potential is significantly higher. Keep in mind, this higher earning potential requires a larger up-front investment.
At the end of the day, it’s up to you to determine which program better fits your lifestyle and weight loss goals.
Later in this article, we’ll also discuss a few alternatives to HealthyWage and DietBet that may be a better fit for you.
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HealthyWage and DietBet: Things to Keep in Mind
It’s obvious that the methods used by HealthyWage and DietBet are effective for many people. And while we encourage you to take steps to reach your weight loss goals, there are also a couple of things that are worth keeping in mind.
First of all, though they offer a financial incentive, HealthyWage and DietBet do not offer any educational information to help you on your weight loss journey. This means that if you struggled to lose weight before, you might continue to struggle under these programs because you haven’t been given the education to learn how best to go about losing weight.
Because of this, programs like HealthyWage and DietBet might be best used alongside the advice of a doctor or nutritionist, or alongside a program such as Weight Watchers.
Finally, it’s important to remember that not all weight loss is healthy. By eating too little or exercising too much, you are putting your health in jeopardy. And certainly, no financial reward is worth those health risks.
Alternatives
The weight-loss industry has been and continues to be one of the most lucrative industries. So it should come as no surprise that it has quickly advanced with technology to find new ways to encourage weight loss.
And so while HealthyWage and DietBet are two of the most popular apps that will pay you to lose weight, they certainly aren’t the only options. Let’s talk about a few of the alternatives that are available to HealthyWage and DietBet.
Achievement
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Achievement is a website and app that allows you to earn points by doing healthy activities. You connect your account to your wearable fitness tracker or to other apps such as MyFitnessPal, Apple Health, Fitbit, MapMyRun, and many more.
You then trade those points in for cash or donations to charity. With Achievement, you earn $10 for every 10,000. You can redeem your points via a PayPal payout, direct deposit to your bank account, or by donating your points directly to a charity of your choice.
Finally, you can help scientific advancement by contributing your results to medical research. For example, if you suffer from migraines, you can contribute your health data to scientific research on migraines. Participating in these studies can allow you to earn extra points, sometimes up to as much as $200 worth.
One of the health benefits of this app is that it doesn’t only focus on weight loss. It also incentivizes activities such as meditating, logging meals, walking, and answering health surveys.
One of the biggest differences between Achievement and the other apps mentioned is that Achievement does not require that you put money on the line in order to earn rewards.
The Achievement app is available on both iOS and Android.
Walgreens Balance Rewards
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If you shop at Walgreens regularly, you’re probably familiar with their Balance Rewards program that allows you to earn points for spending money. What you might not know, however, is that the app also allows you to earn rewards for your healthy habits. The activities you can earn points for including weighing in, achieving a health goal, taking your blood pressure, exercising, not smoking, etc.
Unlike HealthyWage and DietBet, Walgreens Balance Rewards does not require you to put cash on the line to earn rewards. Also unlike some of the other apps we’ve talked about, the Balance Rewards app does not allow you to earn cash rewards for your points. However, your points can be used for savings on Walgreens. Because of that, this app is best for regular Walgreens shoppers.
The Walgreens app is available on both iOS and Android.
Additionally, make sure to check out our post on the best pharmacy reward programs to join!
StickK
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StickK operates under the same basic premise as HealthyWage and DietBet where you put money on the line as an incentive to meet your health and weight loss goals.
With StickK, you make what is called a Commitment Contract with yourself. This contract helps you to define your goal and commit to meeting it by putting money on your line.
The big way StickK varies from the other apps mentioned is that it’s not specifically focused on health and fitness goals. Sure, your goal might be to lose a certain number of points or eat healthier. But you can also set goals to advance in any other area of your life such as your finances, your career, or your relationships.
StickK is a comprehensive goal setting platform that thrives on the fact that people are best incentivized by cold hard cash. So whether your goal is to lose weight or start saving for retirement, this app could help you.
The StickK app is available on both iOS and Android.
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In Conclusion
Weight loss goals are some of the most common goals set by Americans every year. And since studies clearly show that financial incentive helps to motivate people to lose weight, it’s easy to see why companies like HealthyWage and DietBet are as effective as they are.
The risk of losing money, as well as the financial incentive of winning money, allow both HealthyWage and DietBet to boast more than a 50% success rate.
Regardless of what your health and fitness goals are, one of the apps discussed in this article is sure to help you reach and stick to your goals, and earn a little extra money in the process.
If you’re working on losing weight, you’ll also want to check out these five free fitness apps that you’ll love!
Source: https://www.thebudgetdiet.com/healthywage-vs-dietbet
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Jenna Jameson Moves to Hawaii After Keto Weight Loss | The Feast - Bravo
Jenna Jameson recently celebrated a milestone: It's been one full year since she successfully lost 80 pounds on the Keto diet (in the process reinventing her fame as Keto stardom). Coupled with intermittent fasting and sobriety, she completely overhauled her health and her outlook on life.
On her Instagram — where she often shares Keto tips, successes, and recipes like her famous "Savage Cabbage" — she'd been teasing a change in her personal life. And at last she announced what exactly that is: She's moved with her family to Hawaii as part of a plan to continue her health and wellness journey.
Showing a photo of herself in her new digs with her daughter, she wrote, "I’ve been absent because I’ve made a huge change. I’ve decided to follow through with my healthy lifestyle by raising my beautiful daughter in Hawaii. I’ve been working towards this for SO long. I’m so excited to bring you along on our journey."
She also showed off how she's transitioning into her new island home — and yes, of course it involves healthy cooking and pantry stocking for the family. She showed her open cupboards, mostly empty but with a few essential inventory items, like olive, oil beginning to take shape. Sure, there's also what appears to be Lucky Charms cereal in there — but we'll assume that's for Jameson's toddler Batel (or perhaps a cheat day?)
In the past, Jameson has shared her go-to Keto-compliant grocery favorites, such as Trader Joe's garlic dip — so we might expect to see some of those populating those new cabinets soon as she settles in, too.
Here's what celebs have said about the Keto diet:
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Is Facebook Primal or Paleo?
Is Facebook Primal or Paleo?
Posted on June 20, 2012 By Jim Paleo Blog Updates
Richard Nikolay writing at Free The Animal.com has ”gone primal” on Facebook. By that I mean that he’s going to keep his
“friends” limited to his immediate tribe of intimate friends and close family. Looking at the issue of “is Facebook Primal or Paleo” from the point of view of what constitutes a real and meaningful relationship>
I have seen estimates that humans really can only manage meaningful relationships with about 80 people, others has estimated it as high as around 300.
Is Facebook Primal or Paleo?
My Hunter-Gatherer Social Experiment With Facebook
I’ve long written on this blog along these lines: we evolved to account for the values and actions of about 30 other individuals. The corollary: at that level, each individual has a real potential to influence the collective action of the entire group, should it be important enough to undertake.
And the general social corollary is that this does not scale to 230 Facebook friends, a half million citizens in your “tight knit” community, 300 million Americans…or, what, 7 billion Earth inhabitants? …Hunter-gatherers might not scoff outright at the idea of voting, per se. But I’m pretty sure they’d scoff at it being secret and anonymous (no personal accountability), but then they’re bound to it.
…I had pretty much come to hate Facebook. Many do anyway, but usually for different reasons than I. That runs the gamut from the envy over Zuckerberg’s smashing billionaire success—to now gloating over the not-so-pretty public stock offering—to the constant hand wringing over privacy
issues (that’s the price you pay if you want free), to silly butthurt complaints about how their free service is configured, and the changes they make
when they want to make them.
Read the whole article here…
Personally, I really like facebook.
I’ve met new friends there with shared interests (meditation and paleo diet).
I moderate a page on meditation techniques http://www.facebook.com/MeditationTechniquesDaily
I moderate a page on Paleo Diet News
http://www.facebook.com/PaleoDietNews
What’s your opinion on Facebook… healthy? Not so much?
is facebook paleo, is facebook primal>
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Ketogenic Diets for Cancer. II. Background on why ketone bodies might help.
The series of posts Ketogenic Diets for Cancer follows from the experiment.com campaign run by Dr. Eugene J. Fine and myself. The campaign is now over and we were most grateful for the support and wanted to keep the discussion going. Currently on this site we will try to summarize and organize some of the exchanges. Use the comments section if you have questions for me or Dr. Fine. We expect the discussion to be broad but the two key papers are Dr. Fine’s pilot study with ten advanced cancer patients which, though a small study, may still be the only prospective human study, and a related in vitro study.
Fine, et al. Targeting insulin inhibition as a metabolic therapy in advanced cancer: a pilot safety and feasibility dietary trial in 10 patients. Nutrition. 2012 28 (10):1028-35
Fine, et al. Acetoacetate reduces growth and ATP concentration in cancer cell lines which over-express uncoupling protein 2 Cancer Cell Int. 2009; 9: 14.
To follow up on the previous post, the potential of the ketogenic diet derives from a change in basic outlook from the genetic approach to the metabolic approach. In our original discussion on experiment.com, several people thought that the explanation of the metabolism was too technical. Here wepresent a simplified version that may allow easier access to the main ideas.
Energy exchange in biochemistry is represented in the interconversion of the molecules known as ADP and ATP, the former the “low energy” form and the latter, the “high energy” form. In essence, it costs you energy to make ATP from ADP and, if you have ATP, the energy from going back to ADP can be used to do work, usually chemical work, making something new like protein or DNA. (The quotation marks remind us that the energy is in the reaction not in the molecules as such). In a rough sort of way then the energy charge of the cell is identified with the level of ATP.
Two major processes, glycolysis and respiration, provide energy as ATP. Glycolysis, common to almost all living cells, converts glucose into a three carbon compound pyruvic acid (or pyruvate — acids have two different forms and the names are used interchangeably in biochemistry). Glycolysis does not require oxygen and is referred to as anaerobic metabolism. Pyruvate is a key metabolite and can be converted to many substances. Some cells, rapidly exercising muscle, red blood cells and some microorganisms are restricted to anaerobic metabolism and the final product from pyruvate is lactate (lactic acid).
The second method, respiration is aerobic and can convert all the carbons in pyruvate to CO2 and water. Most mammalian cells carry our respiration and process pyruvic acid aerobically. Respiration is more efficient, produces more ATP than glycolysis, although glycolysis is faster — related to its role in rapidly exercising muslce. Respiration is dependent on oxygen and produces most of the ATP in aerobic cells. You probably know the punch line here: cancer cells are more likely to rely on glycolysis than the normal cells of which they are variants even if there is oxygen present. What Warburg original measured was the ratio of lactic acid to CO2 and this represents a good indication of the cancerous state.
The Warburg effect calls attention to the choice of fuel for cellular metabolism as a key in understanding cancer. Closing in on the question of why we think ketone bodies are important, we have to look at other inputs to energy metabolism. Fat is obviously the major contributor. The fatty acids supplied by ingested and stored lipid goes directly into respiration. Under conditions of starvation or of carbohydrate restriction, the fatty acids can also provide the material for synthesis of ketone bodies. Ketone bodies, in turn, derived from fats provide an alternative fuel in place of glucose for many cells. Ketone bodies are made in the liver and transported to other cells, notably the brain, for energyy. (Looking ahead to more detailed explanation, the derivative of acetic acid, acetyl-CoA is the actual input to respiration; the ketone bodies supply acetyl-CoA to other cells). The figure summarizes the basic ideas on energy metabolism.
We found that if you grow cancer cells in culture, ketone bodies will inhibit their growth and the amount of ATP that they can generate. Next post will describe the experments and how we think they might be explained by the metabolic pathway in the figure.
Source: https://feinmantheother.com/2016/11/21/ketogenic-diets-for-cancer-ii-background-on-why-ketone-bodies-might-help/
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June 9th, 2019 Gradually Improving
June 9th, 2019 Gradually Improving
Yesterday was a 4-star day: I maintained the integrity of my calorie budget, I remained refined sugar-free, I met my daily water goal, and I stayed well connected with exceptional support.
Mom is being released today from the hospital. She's still not completely past these issues, but she's stable and gradually improving. I'm picking her up soon.
I've really felt exceptionally vulnerable of late. My mental and emotional energy has been running at almost capacity for the last week. Staying connected with support, both receiving and giving, has helped tremendously.
One of the most important choices to make when handling a simplified version of the daily practice is acceptance without self-judgy-negative head chatter (that's a huge challenge) and remembering the schedule and circumstances are temporary. One of the most difficult transitions can be going from the simplified version back into the normal, or best version of the practice. I'm at that point. I can't handle another dinner out for a while. I've had enough fajita chicken tacos in the last week to last me a long time.
I had a good visit over dinner last night with my oldest daughter, her husband, and my granddaughter Raegan. Oh my, little Rae Rae was precious, as always. They're moving soon, three and a half hours away, because KL landed a great position with a company in Weatherford. Can't blame him one tiny bit. You gotta do what's best for your family--and that's what he's doing. Amber is in a high-demand profession as a special education teacher and she's also one of the best in her field, so she'll be fine too. In fact, she's interviewing with a school district down there tomorrow. This move allows KL to be closer to his family, too. Amber has had that benefit for several years, so now it's switching to KL being close to his. I keep reminding Amber and reminding myself: It just means we'll have some weekend trips/visits in our future!
I took the day off from radio--and slept in well. My morning foundation routine is complete, my food is planned for today (including dinner at home), and I will be visiting the RecPlex this evening for a much-needed workout.
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Practice, peace, and calm,
Sean
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All the horrifying things that can happen to your body when you sit all day
© Helen King - Getty Images Scientists say sitting too much can affect your weight, heart health, cancer risk, and longevity-so what can you do about it? Here's how to mix in more movement and the best way to sit for better health. Sitting Disease. It sounds like some mysterious condition you’d bring back from an exotic vacation, but it’s actually a modern homegrown ailment caused by going from the breakfast table to the driver’s seat, from your desk to the car to the sofa for the evening, with little movement otherwise.
The staggering amount of time many of us spend being sedentary-up to 15 hours a day if we work in an office, according to one study-can lead to problems inside and out. You’re probably familiar with the aches and pains caused by hunching over a computer, but spending too much time in a chair or slumped on the sofa also has been linked to several life-threatening conditions, including blood clots, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, heart disease, and cancer. Not even your brain is spared: In April 2018, researchers published a study that found an association between sedentary behavior and thinning of the regions of the brain that are critical to memory formation.
The issue with sitting goes beyond concern about obesity, although being overweight can increase the risk of many of the same conditions linked to sitting too much. And yes, clocking so many hours in your seat can make it harder to maintain a healthy weight: “When you’re sitting, you’re burning only half the calories you would standing or walking lightly,” says David A. Alter, MD, PhD, chair of cardiovascular and metabolic research at the UHN-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute.
But even if you’re trim, a sedentary lifestyle may still wreak havoc on your health. That’s because “lack of movement affects how we burn fat and metabolize sugar and the body’s response to insulin,” says Dr. Alter. Your cholesterol may also go up, along with markers of inflammation and troponins (a protein produced by cardiac muscle cells when they’re hurt or dying). Such physiological changes can nearly double your odds of diabetes and increase your risk of cardiovascular disease by 14 percent.
In a small study last year, researchers took a group of healthy young adults who regularly clocked at least 10,000 steps a day and had them cut back to 1,500 steps. Participants still went to work and took care of their families, says Dan Cuthbertson, PhD, of the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease. It was no surprise that within two weeks, subjects increased total body fat, particularly around their middles, and lost muscle mass. But strikingly, the group also experienced a decrease in insulin sensitivity and an increase in both fat accumulated in the liver and triglycerides. Staying sedentary had consequences that were both swift and potentially serious in the long term. These changes were all reversible when participants resumed their normal activity regularly.
The health effects of sitting too much
Sitting as much as many of us do increases our chance for some 35 serious conditions, likely because getting up and moving around is key for regulating proteins, genes, and other systems that lower our susceptibility to disease. Below, the effects of “sittingitis”:
© Nicole Jarecz health effects of sitting
1. Depression and anxiety
The more you sit at work, the greater your risk, even if you exercise, a study in Mental Health and Physical Activity found. On the flip side, other research shows that the more people move throughout the day, the happier they are.
2. Back and neck pain
Just four hours of sitting can compress a key disc in your lower back, says Gregory Billy, MD, associate professor of orthopedics and rehabilitation at Penn State University. Poor posture can also lead to disc problems in your neck.
3. Cancer
Risk of colon and endometrial cancer goes up even after accounting for exercise, possibly due to inflammation, weight gain, and other changes. One review in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reports that for every additional two hours per day spent sitting, risk jumps 8 percent and 10 percent for colon cancer and endometrial cancer respectively.
4. Obesity, diabetes, and heart trouble
Yes, you burn fewer calories sitting, but also the hormone insulin’s ability to move glucose out of blood and into cells may decline when you sit for long periods, Dr. Alter says. Cholesterol and markers of inflammation may go up; how you metabolize fat changes; and vascular function may be reduced.
5. Weak bones
Weight-bearing exercise, including standing and walking, stresses your skeleton in a good way, signaling specialized cells to replace old bone tissue with new. When you sit too much, the body replaces less of what it loses, leading to fragile bones and a greater risk of osteoporosis, especially as you get older.
6. Blood clots
Slow blood flow in the legs from a sedentary lifestyle, possibly along with lower levels of clot-preventing proteins, increases your risk. Women who sat for more than 40 hours per week had more than double the risk of a clot moving to their lungs compared with those who sat less than 10 hours.
Can getting more exercise help?
Chairs are hardly a modern invention, but roughly 200 years ago, people sat for just five hours a day. The rest of their waking hours were filled with physical exertion: manually laundering clothes, kneading bread, walking places, working in the garden, you get the idea. If your great-great-great-great-great-great-grandma didn’t swear by her Spin class, it’s as much because she was doing a low-key workout from sunup to sundown as due to the fact that those classes didn’t exist. Today, including eight hours of slumber at night, we may move as little as 60 minutes each day.
Were our ancestors cocooned from the perils of a sedentary lifestyle because they were moving more, or because they weren’t sitting as much? That’s hard to parse, says Dr. Alter. We do know that only 18.7 percent of American women meet the federal guidelines for physical activity (at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous cardio exercise each week).
There’s no question that hitting those targets can help your health and improve your longevity. But it may take more than double that amount of conscious exercise to offset the time you spend sitting: A study in The Lancet that analyzed data from more than 1 million adults found that it took 60 to 75 minutes of moderate cardio per day to wipe out sitting’s higher risk of premature death. And even the most active participants saw an uptick in mortality risk when they sat in front of the TV for five or more hours a day.
That means exercise, while worthwhile, doesn’t completely make up for sitting. When researchers strapped activity monitors on nearly 8,000 adults 45 and older, they found that sitting for 12 or more hours a day increased the odds of early death regardless of exercise habits. And the risk was especially high if chair time was in uninterrupted stretches of 60 to 90 minutes, says Keith Diaz, PhD, the study’s lead author and an assistant professor of behavioral medicine at Columbia University. “It’s simply not enough to be active or move at one specific time of the day,” says Diaz. “We need to be mindful of moving frequently throughout the day in addition to exercising.”
How to mix in more movement
Before you quit your job or swap your washing machine for a washboard and a scrub brush, know this: Moving more doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing endeavor. You can have your modern life and conveniences (thank you, already-churned butter!) without fear that you’re harming your body. The main trick is to scale back both your sitting and how many consecutive minutes you spend in one seat.
A study from King’s College London showed that people who targeted their sitting time with a specific strategy-say, switching to a standing desk or walking to the water cooler more often-were more effective in reducing their sedentariness than those who focused on adding more exercise sessions into their days.
So work on replacing at least two hours of tush time with movement breaks-a shift associated with all sorts of benefits, including 14 percent lower triglycerides, higher “good” HDL cholesterol, a trimmer waistline, and better glucose control, according to a study in the European Heart Journal. “Little breaks don’t seem like much, but they add up,” says Dr. Alter. In fact, two hours spread over the roughly 16 hours you’re awake is about eight minutes an hour, and you can do those in spurts. One study has shown that adding two minutes more walking to each hour can decrease a person’s risk of dying by 33 percent.
You might also find that there are times you can eliminate sitting entirely. Must you call your sister from the sofa, or could you chat while strolling? What if you prepped dinner while standing at the counter or passed up a seat on the train? The fact that women who sat the most had more than twice the risk of a clot moving to their lungs compared with those who sat the least makes it easier to think of perching as a last resort.
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The best way to sit in your chair
Some of the symptoms of too much sitting have to do with the way we sit. “Most of us tend to collapse into our seats so our shoulders roll forward and our back muscles get overstretched,” says Rebecca Seguin, PhD, an exercise physiologist and associate professor at Cornell. In an ideal world, this is how you should always position yourself in your chair:
Shoulders back and down
Chin slightly tucked to keep your head in a neutral position
Feet flat on the floor-not crossed or twisted under you
Knees lower than your hips
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“Proper alignment also helps you place the least amount of strain on your muscles, ligaments, and bones,” says Stacey Pierce-Talsma, DO, of Touro University California. That means watching TV head-on (rather than craning your neck) and straightening up when you notice you’re slumping.
A few adjustments to your environment will also help, so move the computer closer to your chair and elevate it so your shoulders and spine aren’t curling forward. In the car, adjust your seat height so that your knees are slightly bent and lower than your hips. A pillow or lumbar support can help thwart slouching and keep your lumbar spine slightly arched, says Dr. Pierce-Talsma. These small tweaks to the way you sit-plus finding ways to work in more non-exercise movement-can lead to huge benefits to your health. That deserves a standing ovation.
Source: http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/all-the-horrifying-things-that-can-happen-to-your-body-when-you-sit-all-day/ar-BBROAfC?srcref=rss
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Diet Prada Sounds Off on 2018's Biggest Fashion Controversies - W
"I think that every designer in the world is following Diet Prada," the beloved former Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz told me mid-New York Fashion Week in September. Since Tony Liu, now working with Lindsey Schuyler, created the Instagram account four years ago, Diet Prada has transformed into the industry's biggest (and favorite) watchdog, thanks in part to shoutouts from the likes of Naomi Campbell. And yet the fashion establishment still hesitates to fully embrace Diet Prada. When I pressed Elbaz on his support of the account, he cautioned: "I think we’ll have to stop there."
The hesitation is understandable. Diet Prada remains one of the few fashion observers with real clout to disobey one of its cardinal rules: calling out the industry power players that no one else dares touch. And, somehow, abandoning their anonymity at the end of 2017 only seems to have emboldened the pair, who have gotten increasingly involved in the drama themselves. Their ongoing feud with Dolce & Gabbana—which started selling knockoffs of Diet Prada merch for 12 times the price this past summer—for example, exploded into a full-scale scandal this past November, when the duo played a key role in Dolce & Gabbana's blockbuster China show being canceled amid widespread accusations of racism.
But that, of course, wasn't the only rollercoaster to take fashion for a ride in 2018. And since, as another controversial figure once put it, "those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it," it's worth taking a closer look back at this year's scandals and drama before heading into 2019. (As well as, of course, revisiting fond memories like the girl who stole the Louis Vuitton show with a Juul.) Read on for a recap from the pros, here.
Now that 2018's almost come to an end, who would you say surprised you the least in stirring up controversy?Probably Dolce & Gabbana—the chopsticks video and the resulting racist DMs from Stefano [Gabbana] that we published. They've been caught so many times doing this type of thing that it wasn't surprising in the least, although the scope of the nastiness was much larger than the usual bigotry that Stefano has been known for.
Who surprised you the most?We were really surprised by Thom Browne and his decision to show basically bound and gagged women on the runway. The timing was really awful with the show happening just as the [Supreme Court Justice Brett] Kavanaugh hearings were wrapping up, but it just felt like a misstep after a landmark year of #metoo progress.
Also surprising was #HATGATE, when Simon Porte Jacquemus denounced our post [embedded below] as "fake news." The Trumpian rhetoric was surprising coming from one of fashion's bright young talents... especially considering that our post was just a recap of Vogue Mexico's clarification of the hat's origins.
Who offended you the most this year?Stefano [Gabbana], without a doubt.
Do you think anyone came close to Stefano Gabbana in causing the most uproar?I think Stefano is going to be hard to beat for years to come in causing not just uproar, but fallout. His remarks literally cost him millions of dollars in a single day, with longterm effects still to be determined. People don't seem to be forgetting this one, either—we're still getting sent posts of any celebs, influencers, etc. that are still wearing Dolce, stores that are featuring them in the windows, etc.
What was your favorite niche drama of the year?The few fashion show cameos we featured spring to mind, like #vuittonvapegirl (a girl Juul-ing front row at Louis Vuitton):
There was also the IRL The Devil Wears Prada moment from Michael Kors's SS19 livestream, where an unidentified assistant waited for Anna Wintour's arrival in front of her empty seat with Starbucks in hand. Sure enough, she showed up moments later sipping that same Starbucks.
What do you think was the biggest drama in modeling?The New York Times' exposé on the male model sexual assault allegations against [photographers] Bruce Weber and Mario Testino.
What do you think was the biggest drama on the runway?It was the good kind of drama: Jane Birkin rising up in the middle of the Gucci SS19 show in a famous Parisian theater and singing a capella for two minutes.
What do you think was this year's biggest drama surrounding design, or most egregious knockoff?
There's so many, but one we won't soon forget was when Emilia Wickstead threw shade at Meghan Markle for her Givenchy wedding dress... the fit and being similarly boatnecked to one of her designs. (Not to mention the wisps of hair she had a problem with.) [Wickstead told the Daily Mail: "I was like, 'Hold the wisps back—it’s a royal wedding, for god’s sake,'" then later issued an apology stating that she did not think the dress was a copy.]
As far as the most egregious knockoff... probably Hedi Slimane's reissues of his Saint Laurent for the new Celine.
Are there any people or brands you think have managed to be uncontroversial/pure?Nobody's perfect, but we're liking the trend of brands that are managing to use feedback constructively to do better.
Are there any that you think are immune to controversy?No. At least, we would have thought so, but then we saw what happened with Prada and the blackface tchotchkes.
[In response to the outrage, Prada quickly issued an apology and pulled the $550 tchotchkes from circulation, then announced that it would be forming an advisory council "to guide our efforts on diversity, inclusion and culture."]
Who do you think won 2018?Dieters lol.
Who do you think will be taken down in 2019? And who's on the cusp, who we should keep an eye on in the new year?We really hope someone is looking seriously into the accusations [of sending inappropriate messages to a minor] against Gosha Rubchinskiy, and that people keep paying attention to the pending lawsuits against Bruce Weber.
Is there anything in particular that you think fashion will change in 2019—or that you hope it will?I hope the fashion industry continues to focus on inclusivity, but also grows to understand that it's a way to build a strong business and community—not just a trend.
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Source: https://www.wmagazine.com/story/diet-prada-fashion-controversies-2018
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Carnivore that lifts 6 days per week dealing with fatigue.
I've been carnivore (meat and salt) for about 6 months now, so I should be fat adapted.
I'm 5"8.5 and weigh 67.5kg at the moment.
I experienced an incredible surge in energy after my 2nd month and have been lifting pretty steadily since. I packed on quite a bit of lean, rock hard muscle.
I don't do any cardio besides my 10min warmup on the rowing machine (steady 30 strokerate). I hit the weights fasted (10hrs) in the morning. No coffee. Just some pink salt and water. I eat about 3-4lbs of meat each day spread out into 3 meals. First meal is post workout. I felt great for a while. Lifts were steadily getting stronger.
In the past few weeks I've plateaued and began getting brain fog and bouts of drowsiness a couple hours after my first meal. I tried taking more salt, bone broth, and have even tried drinking heavy cream to combat it, but to no avail. I've also upped my meat intake. I get plenty of fat and have even added butter in addition to the rendered fat (beef and pork) that I eat.
What do you think could be the problem?
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/ketogains/comments/ak28qj/carnivore_that_lifts_6_days_per_week_dealing_with/
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„Hilfe, ich bin ein Opfer!“: Vilimsky wirft sich vor Auto von Armin Wolf
Zu dramatischen Szenen kam es heute morgen vor dem ORF-Zentrum am Küniglberg. FPÖ-Politiker Harald Vilimsky warf sich vor das Auto von Armin Wolf, der gerade ausparken wollte.
WIEN – Vilimsky wurde bei dem Unfall extrem leicht verletzt. Der Notarzt diagnostizierte einen schwere Heiserkeit, ausgelöst durch das empörte Geschrei des Politikers. Außerdem rutschte bei der Kollision ein Kieselstein in seinen Schuh.
Vorwürfe, der FPÖ-Politiker habe sich absichtlich vor das Auto geworfen, um sich als Opfer zu stilisieren, weist Vilimsky entschieden zurück: „Ich habe hier ein Beweisvideo. Man sieht eindeutig, wie ein schwarzer Wagen der Marke Volkswolf mit dem Wunschkennzeichen W-ICHTIG rückwärts auf mich zurast.“
Vilimsky belegte seine Vorwürfe mit diesem Video, das den Vorfall zeigen soll.
Der von der FPÖ entsandte ORF-Stiftungsrat Norbert Steger forderte Konsequenzen und legte Wolf eine „freiwillige Auszeit in Saudi-Arabien“ nahe, damit der ZiB-2-Moderator ein Fahrsicherheitstraining inklusive psychologischer Untersuchung absolvieren könne. Sollte Wolf nicht freiwillig nach Saudi-Arabien fliegen, wolle ihn Stöger „persönlich absägen“.
Opferrolle als Programm
FPÖ-Chef Strache ist traurig, dass seine Partei ständig derart bösartig attackiert wird. „Wir sind wieder mal die neuen Juden. Und Wolf ist der neue Hitler. Dieser GIS-finanzierte journalistische Holocaust muss ein Ende haben.“
Auch FPÖ-Generalsekretär und Hass-Aficionado Christian Hafenecker ist entsetzt und weint in einem Interview mit der Opferzeitschrift „Krone“: „Es ist schrecklich, wie wir verfolgt werden. Ich weiß jetzt, wie sich die Rohinga fühlen müssen.“ Auch der FPÖ-Slogan für die EU-Wahl wurde heute präsentiert: „Vilimsky, du Opfer!“
Stenzel empört
Ursula Stenzel, nicht amtsführende FPÖ-Stadträtin und amtsführende Beisl-Königin, ist empört: „Wie der Herr Wolf Auto fährt, das erinnert uns wohl alle an SS-Offizier Franz Murer, den Schlächter von Wilna. Der ist auch immer in seinem Auto rücksichtslos durch’s jüdische Ghetto gerast.“ Sie fordert eine Fortsetzung der Nürnberger Prozesse gegen den „Schlächter vom Küniglberg“.
Reha auf der Krim
Vilimsky befindet sich derzeit zur Reha im St.-Johann-Gudenus-Spital auf der Halbinsel Krim. Dort erholt er sich von seinem schweren Unfall und lernt mit Hilfe von Physiotherapeuten, wie er trotz des Kieselsteins in seinem Schuh weiterhin nach unten treten kann.
Source: https://dietagespresse.com/hilfe-ich-bin-ein-opfer-vilimsky-wirft-sich-vor-auto-von-armin-wolf/
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3 Most Common Reasons People Turn to Tummy Tuck Surgery
Weight loss is a tough journey, but for some people, it can be ever tougher than for others. Sometimes there are extraneous circumstances that prevent us from losing the weight that we want to, or achieving our desired appearance. In these cases, it is common to turn to cosmetic procedures, such as adbominoplasty or a “tummy tuck” procedure. Here are the three most common reasons that people turn to tummy tuck surgery.
After extreme weight loss
Sometimes, people put in the hard work to drastically change their body and are able to drop anywhere from 50 to hundreds of pounds, which is incredible. However, if a person loses an extreme amount of weight, meaning anything over 100 pounds, especially in a relatively short amount of time, they will likely have some excess skin to deal with. Unlike pounds, excess skin is tougher to shed without the help of some sort of surgical procedure. And if the patient is in their forties and above, where skin has already lost some of its elasticity, then some sort of reshaping surgery will almost certainly be necessary if they want to get rid of the excess skin.
After pregnancy
Pregnancy is one of the most common inciting events for a tummy tuck procedure, since it can leave a significant amount of excess skin behind after the baby is delivered. One of the fastest growing reasons that young women are turning to tummy tuck surgery is to regain their pre-pregnancy figure. For many women, diet and exercise are simply not enough to deal with the problems of excess skin and torn abdominal muscles that follow pregnancy, so a tummy tuck is the obvious solution.
In addition, a common occurrence in pregnancy is an instance called “diastasis recti,” in which the right and left halves of the abdominal muscles spread apart. This happens when the tissue that connects the two halves of the ab muscles begins to stretch as the baby grows and the uterus expands. Once the abs separate, especially if it’s beyond two centimeters, it’s extremely hard to rectify this development naturally and without surgery.
Age
Another common reason that people get tummy tuck procedures done is simply because of age. As we get older, our skin loses its elasticity. Even the most fit older women often opt to have this procedure done because their skin cannot keep up with the tone and slimming effects they’re looking to achieve through a fit lifestyle.
If you are considering a tummy tuck procedure, you must remember that is is not an alternative to weight loss. Rather, a tummy tuck should be a last resort after you’ve tried everything else. If you want to learn more about what all goes into a tummy tuck procedure, and if it is a good fit for you, then schedule a consultation with a local surgeon in your area, like Tummy Tuck Mississauga. They’ll be able to answer your questions and help you discern if this is the right path for you.
Source: http://www.dietoflife.com/3-most-common-reasons-people-turn-to-tummy-tuck-surgery/
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How Environmentally Friendly are Plant-Based Diets?
Many people choose to follow a plant-based diet for environmental reasons, so I wanted to dig into the research about how much of an impact this has.
The production of meat and dairy products is the largest contributor to Green House Gas (GHG) emissions related to diet1-4.
Beef cattle and dairy cattle release the most emissions overall1-4. But in some countries dairy farming has made good progress in reducing GHG emissions, due to increasing milk production per cow5.
Graph reference: http://www.fao.org/3/a-i3437e.pdf
A study based on the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) found that meat intake accounted for 31% of dietary CO2 emissions for men and 27% of dietary CO2 emissions for women3.
This study also calculated that avoiding red and processed meat at a population level would reduce CO2 emissions by 27.8 million tonnes per year.
Similarly, beef and fish have been found to produce 38 times the amount of GHG emissions as compared with potatoes6.
Water use also needs to be considered. It takes roughly 100 times more water to produce 1 kg of animal protein as compared to 1 kg of grain protein7.
Similarly, energy input from fossil fuels used to produce 1 kcal of animal protein is more than 11 times higher than production of the same amount of grain protein7.
Fish consumption can also damage the environment by disrupting ecosystems. Overfishing is a big issue, in 2012 it was announced that 87% of all fish stocks were either fully exploited or overexploited8. For more information about this, check out this post about eating fish sustainably.
A review by Riley & Buttress (2011) highlighted that the concept of a ‘sustainable diet’ is complex, and there is unlikely to be one solid set of guidelines9. However, this review also acknowledged that a moderate reduction in meat and dairy consumption in the UK is likely to reduce GHG emissions as well as improving health.
Plant-based foods also have an environmental impact.
Therefore issues such as land use, water use, biodiversity, use of agrochemicals, use of energy in heat lamps and the nutrient needs of the population also need to be considered as well2,9.
In 2016 the updated version of the UK Eatwell Guide was released which included an emphasis on sustainable eating and plant-based options. An analysis by The Carbon Trust found that the updated Eatwell Guide had a 32% lower environmental footprint as compared to the results of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey from 2008 – 201210.
Overall plant-based diets seem to have the environmental advantage, but a moderate reduction in meat and dairy consumption by following the updated Eatwell Guide also appears to be beneficial for the environment.
Gerber et al. (2013) “Tackling climate change through livestock – A global assessment of emissions and mitigation. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations”
BDA Policy Statement on Sustainable Diets (2017)
Aston et al. (2012) “Impact of a reduced red and processed meat dietary pattern on disease risks and greenhouse gas emissions in the UK: a modelling study“
Perignon et al. (2016) “Improving diet sustainability through evolution of food choices: review of epidemiological studies on the environmental impact of diets”
DAERA-NI (2017) “Greenhouse gas emissions Northern Ireland Dairy Farm Sector”
Wallen et al. (2004) “Does the Swedish consumer’s choice of food influence greenhouse gas emissions?”
Pimental & Pimental (2003) “Sustainability of meat-based and plant-based diets and the environment”
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department (2012) “The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2012. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN”
Riley & Buttriss (2011) “A UK public health perspective: what is a healthy sustainable diet?”
The Carbon Trust. The Eatwell Guide: a More Sustainable Diet. 2016 https://www.carbontrust.com/media/672635/phe-sustainable-diets.pdf).
Source: https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/how-environmentally-friendly-are-plant-based-diets/
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Nutritious Breakfast Has a Positive Impact on Heart Health in Childhood
Children who consumed breakfasts of greater energy density and lower nutritional quality had increased levels of cholesterol and uric acid and higher insulin resistance, stated authors of the article published in the journal Nutrients.
The researchers concluded that the nutrition education programmes to improve cardiovascular health in the paediatric population should include specific recommendations geared towards reducing the consumption of foods that are high in energy density during the first meal of the day.
‘Higher energy density of breakfast has negative repercussions on glucose metabolism, even in those children that met the daily recommendations on physical activity: 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity.’
The authors of this article, attached to the Nutrition, Physical Exercise and Health Group (Elikos) of the IS-FOOD Institute, are Lide Arenaza-Etxeberria, Idoia Labayen-Goñi, María Medrano-Echeverría and Maddi Osés-Recalde, together with researchers from the University of Granada.
"Breakfast is not just the first meal of the day but also the one that can be regarded as the most important," said Idoia Labayen, lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences. "Despite that, many children go to school without having had any breakfast, which means that by lunchtime they are hungrier and may eat more than they should. The absence of breakfast has been previously correlated with excess fat and other associated disorders, so promoting breakfast is already being used as part of the strategy in preventing child obesity."
Breakfast quality
Yet aside from having breakfast or not, the quality of the first meal of the day is also important and that was the subject of this piece of research. "We assessed the eating habits at breakfast of a total of 203 overweight schoolchildren between the ages of 8 and 12," said Idoia Labayen. "With these data we saw that 13% of the children who did not have breakfast every day and who consumed breakfasts of lower nutritional quality and greater energy density had higher levels of cholesterol and uric acid in the blood and greater insulin resistance.
The researchers stressed that nutrition education programmes designed to improve the cardiovascular and metabolic health of the infant population should focus on reducing the consumption of high energy density food, such as "ultra-processed products, commonly present in children's breakfasts," said Idoia Labayen.
Source: Eurekalert
Source: https://www.medindia.net/news/nutritious-breakfast-has-a-positive-impact-on-heart-health-in-childhood-183166-1.htm
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