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Gluten-free is a buzzword you are probably familiar with. A favourite amongst health-conscious folks, gluten-free diets are now considered to be the top choice for meals. While Instagram influencers and celebrities jump on the bandwagon and promote the many benefits of a gluten-free diet, there are questions as to who needs such a diet, is the fad entirely unnecessary, and what exactly are gluten-free foods. However, experts suggest that gluten-free diets are not required for everyone, and the lack of awareness and knowledge about gluten-free diets generates problems.

Several common food items that contain gluten are wheat, semolina, cereals, and other grains. Processed foods such as soya sauce and others also contain traces of gluten. However, how can you safely determine if you should follow a gluten-free diet or not? A study titled Recent strategies for tackling the problems in gluten-free diet and products, published in the National Library of Medicine said that there are still several significant obstacles that you may face if youd like to follow a strict, gluten-free diet. The study mentioned challenges such as limited availability, the high price of products, insufficient labelling, cross-contamination risk, treatment burden, and lack of knowledge and information about celiac disease and about a gluten-free diet.

The same study also mentioned psychological factors in celiac patients- those who develop an autoimmune response to gluten that causes the body to attack the small intestine, leading to stomach ache, gas, indigestion, and in some cases even diarrhea. The adverse effects of a gluten-free diet and quality defects of gluten-free products were also noted as being among the major problems that are faced by celiac patients. However, a study titled Gluten-related illnesses and severe mental disorders: a comprehensive review, stated that there is insufficient evidence to recommend gluten-free diets for populations with psychosis and mood disorders.

In conclusion, experts noted that people who suffer from celiac disease should follow a diet that is not only free of gluten but also healthy to avoid nutrient, vitamins, and minerals deficiencies or excess. However, for people who want to follow a gluten-free diet, the underlying advice is to consult an expert dietician and nutritionist to get a clear diagnosis first.

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If youre traveling with your horse this summer, theres one hidden danger that you might not have considered: a bout of equine colic. While youre on the road this can be scary, especially if your horse has no history of gastrointestinal upset. Luckily, there are a few precautions you can take to keep your horse safe and make your trip go smoothly.

Plan ahead.

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Consider bringing your own grain and hay.

Changes in diet, specifically changes in the type of hay and grain youre feeding, are associated with anincreased risk of colic. Bringing your own hay and grain with you can be one may to minimize your horses colic risk on the road.

While youre traveling, you will also want to consider the quality of the pasture where your horse will be staying. Since changing pastures or turning a horse not used to much forage out into a lush pasture can also increase your horses chances of colic, make sure you evaluate the pasture at your destination before turnout. If you suspect a pasture might be too lush for your horse, consider bringing a grazing muzzle or limit his pasture time while youre traveling.

Make sure your horse is drinking enough.

If your horse doesnt drink, hell becomedehydrated.Dry intestines make digestion difficult and can lead to impactions. It goes without saying that horses need access to clean, fresh water at all times So if you cant hang a water bucket safely in your trailer, you should be stopping every 2-4 hours to give your horse water. Sometimes horses dont drink well when they travel, and it becomes necessary to give them an electrolyte. You can also soak their grain, feed soupy mashes, or soak their hay to help increase their water intake.

Have a list of emergency contacts for on the road.

As you plan your route to your final destination, be sure to note veterinarians, large animal hospitals, and other places that would be able to help in case of an emergency. Keep a list of their contact information, the hours they are open, what types of cases they treat, and their physical address.

By taking a few extra precautions, youre ready to hit the road safely. You can enjoy your trip knowing that your proactive approach to colic prevention helps you keep your horse safe, both at home and on the road.

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Abuse and neglect at nursing homes are longstanding problems. Some of the most common nursing home injuries are also among the problems that can leave the families of residents with a lot of questions.

If you have a loved one who lives in a nursing home, you may already know to look out for signs of abuse, like unexplained bruises and cuts. However, when your loved one sustains an injury for which you are given a plausible explanation, like a fall or choking injury, you may not be sure what to think.

Could the injuries be a result of preventable accidents that happened because of a staff members negligence? Or are they true accidents that occurred in spite of the people caring for your loved one taking the proper precautions? Similarly, do common conditions like pressure sores indicate negligence, or do these issues just happen sometimes in environments like nursing homes?

To learn more about nursing home injury claims, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

To successfully sue a nursing home for injury, you have to show that the nursing home is liable, or legally responsible, for the injury and the harms and losses that result from it. For families that are considering moving forward with a nursing home injury claim, its important to understand what duties nursing home staff have to residents.

While the precise services the nursing home is required to provide to residents may vary from one facility to another, nursing homes commonly provide the following:

24-hour supervision

Skilled nursing care and medical monitoring

Medication monitoring and administration

Emergency medical care when required

Personal or custodial care, including assistance with bathing, dressing, and eating

Room and board

Opportunities for socialization and recreation

As WebMD puts it, residents in a nursing home can expect the most extensive care a person can get outside a hospital. As such, the nursing home facility and its staff have an obligation to supervise and provide medical and personal assistance to residents. They must also maintain the areas of the premises the resident is authorized to access in a safe manner. Failing to uphold these duties could leave the facility open to nursing home personal injury lawsuits.

A common question nursing home injury attorneys hear is whether families of residents can sue for nursing home injuries due to falls. There are many ways that a fall may constitute nursing home abuse or neglect under personal injury law, including instances in which someone who works in a nursing home makes any of the following mistakes:

Failing to provide mobility assistance to a resident who, due to medical conditions or medications, is a known fall risk

Allowing environmental hazards that can put a resident at risk of falling to exist on the premises, including wet or slippery floors, broken or nonexistent handrails, and poor lighting

Improperly supervising residents who require 24-hour care and supervision

Neglecting nursing home residents so that they have to fend for themselves to meet basic needs like getting to the bathroom or acquiring food and water, even if they cant safely travel on their own

Nursing home brain injuries, back injuries, and hip injuries are among the most common types of damage that result from a fall in this environment. A fall can be particularly devastating for nursing home residents who are in poor health in the first place. The complications of a fall may exacerbate existing conditions and put your loved one at risk of suffering new health problems that could have been prevented if the nursing home staff had upheld the duty they owed your loved one.

Part of providing 24-hour supervision and personal and custodial care is preventing avoidable instances of a resident choking. A patient with known problems chewing or swallowing food may be placed on a special diet or require direct supervision when eating or taking medication. If nursing home staff fail to follow doctors orders or provide this supervision and a resident chokes as a result, the facility and its workers may be liable.

Similarly, nursing home staff may be responsible for ensuring that a resident who is known to pose a danger to themselves by putting non-food items in their mouth does not have access to any such hazards.

If you were notified of a choking incident involving your loved one in a nursing home, a thorough investigation conducted by experienced nursing home injury attorneys may help you understand how this happened and whether neglect or abuse may be to blame.

Bedsores, pressure sores, and pressure ulcers are a type of skin damage that occurs due to prolonged contact between skin and surfaces. When a person is active, their movements prevent prolonged contact between skin and, for example, the surface of a bed, chair or wheelchair that could otherwise result in pressure sores. However, many nursing home residents dont have full mobility. They may spend much of their time in bed, in a wheelchair, or sitting in a chair, and they may not even have the ability to turn or otherwise reposition their own body within that space.

Most commonly, what happens in a nursing home that causes pressure sores is neglect. Staff members may be too busy or simply not conscientious enough to regularly turn and reposition residents whose limited mobility puts them at risk of developing pressure sores. This type of nursing home skin damage can even harm the tissues beneath the skin.

If an investigation reveals that nursing home staff failed to follow proper procedures to prevent pressure sores in residents with limited mobility, families may have the right to sue for financial compensation.

Families of nursing home residents who believe that they may have the grounds for a nursing home neglect or abuse claim should consider consulting an experienced nursing home accident attorney to learn more about their legal rights.

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Our bookish hearts have long delighted in a good reading list, and this fall is no exception with some of our most loved Bay Area (and Bay-adjacent) authors publishing new works.

Dive into Michelle Teas irreverent pregnancy memoir, Danny Bowien's weird and wild vegan cookbook, K.M. Soehnlein's document of queer activism in the 1980s and '90s, Andrew Sean Greer's followup to his Pulitzer Prize-winning Less...and more.

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From PEN/America Award winner, 2021 Guggenheim fellow, and beloved literary and tarot icon Michelle Tea, Knocking Myself Up is the irreverent account of the author's route to parenthood as a 40-year-old, queer, uninsured womanwith a group of ride-or-die friends, a generous drag queen, and a whole lot of can-do pluck. With the signature sharp wit and wild heart that have made her a favorite to so many readers, Tea, who lives in Los Angeles after years in San Francisco, guides us through the maze of medical procedures, frustrations, and astonishments on the path to getting pregnant, wryly critiquing some of the systems that facilitate that choice. In Knocking Myself Up, Tea has crafted a deeply entertaining and profound memoir, a testament to the power of love and family-making, however complex our lives may be, to transform and enrich us.

// $29, harpercollins.com

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Andrew Sean Greer, author of seven novels including the bestsellers The Confessions of Max Tivoli and The Story of a Marriage, brings us this follow-up to the best-selling and Pulitzer Prize-winning Less. For awkward and loveable Arthur Less, life is going surprisingly well: He is a moderately accomplished novelist in a steady relationship with his partner, Freddy Pelu. But nothing lasts: The death of an old lover and a sudden financial crisis has Less running away from his problems yet again as he accepts a series of literary gigs that send him on a zigzagging adventure across the U.S. Less Is Lost is a profound and joyous novel about the enigma of life in America, the riddle of love, and the stories we tell along the way.

David Sedaris says, "Does Andrew Greer think of himself as a comic novelist? Does a giraffe think of itself as a giraffe? Probably it doesnt matter. This book, though, is wildly, painfully, funny. It sometimes hurts to read it."

// $29, September 2022; littlebrown.com

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As cofounder and chef of the famous Mission Chinese Food restaurants in San Francisco and New York, Danny Bowien has a reputation for inventive meat dishes like Chongqing chicken wings and Kung Pao pastrami. Yet eight years ago, he became a dad, got sober, and quietly began to train his gift for creating exhilarating food on meat-free, dairy-free dishes. Thats the kind of food youll find in Mission Vegan: fun, original, flavorful dishes thatll thrill devotees of Bowiens lamb ma po tofu, lifelong vegans, and everyone in between. The recipes, for delicious treats ranging from pasta pomodoro to chewy Korean buckwheat noodles topped with neon-pink dragonfruit ice, are all geared for the home cook, delivering restaurant-quality impact without restaurant-level effort.

// $40; harpercollins.com

Author K.M. Soehnlein being arrested in Albany, New York circa 1990 during an ACT UP protest.

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Sometimes, your personal history overlaps with actual history, says Lambda Literary Awardwinning San Francisco writer K.M. Soehnlein. For me, that was the AIDS activist movement. I wanted to write this book because I lived through something historic: the queer community saving itself from extermination. Born out of the authors own activism inside the vibrant queer community of the 80s and 90s, Army of Lovers tells the story of Paul, who after arriving in New York full of idealism discovers the queer community gathering strength in the face of government inaction and social stigma associated with HIV.

For those who did not live through the era, but especially for those who did, Army of Lovers might best be seen as a time machine conjuring up the music, media, fashion, and political arguments of 30 years ago. Armistead Maupin, author of Tales of the City says, "Soehnlein delivers a sprawling portrait of our darkest days, capturing all the anger and heartbreak and heroic love that forged who we are today. If you want to know how it felt, read this.

// $21 / October 2022; kmsoehnlein.com

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Rue Mapp created national not-for-profit Outdoor Afro in her hometown of Oakland, California, back in 2009. Today, the network is the nations leading organization where Black people and nature meet. With more than 100 trained volunteer leaders in 30 states, OA connects thousands of people to outdoor experiences and is actively changing the face of conservation.

Filled with breathtaking photography, inspiring stories, profiles, and spotlights from Outdoor Afro group members and prominent Black leaders in outdoor spaces, this book inspires Black communities to reclaim their place in the natural world. Interspersed throughout are essays by Mapp on the rich history of Black involvement in the outdoors, activism, and conservation, as well as resources for readers who want to deepen their own connection with the elements

// $25, November 2022; chroniclebooks.com

Take your cannabis cooking skills to the next level (and get your sugar fix) with this practical cookbook, the go-to resource for the cannabis curious of all levels. With step-by-step instructions and color photos, you'll also get pro tips for safely handling and labeling your confections. Inside you'll find weed-infused recipes like sour green apple gummies, lavender chamomile sleep gummies, mocha caramels, and honey elderberry lozenges.

Monica Lo is the creator of Sous Weed, a blog-turned-culinary-cannabis resource founded in 2015. Her work has been featured on the TODAY show, Vice's Munchies, Healthyish, and Vogue. Lo currently resides in San Francisco.

// $18; simonandschuster.com

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In Love to Eat, Nicole Keshishian Modic teaches us how to listen to our bodies' cues around food, discover a more flexible relationship to with our diet, and nourish our bodies with real, whole foods recipes that celebrate flavor. It is also a memoir of her personal relationship with food and how she embraced intuitive eating and refused to buy into diet culture. Modic is the force behind the popular Instagram account KaleJunkie, and draws on her Armenian-American heritage for inspiration in her new book, featuring wholesome recipes including delights like a chocolate chip and tahini smoothie, warm soba noodle salad with crispy baked tofu, sweet and sour crunchy cauliflower bites, and her "Best-Ever" tahini-lemon dressing.

// $32, October 2022; kalejunkie.com/cookbook

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There was a blissful time when we thought Euphoria-inspired glitter makeup was all we needed to add a little sparkle to our appearance. Now, people are stepping up their game by adding gem stones to their gnashers. From dainty Swarovski crystals to kitschy designer logos the tooth gem trend is all about making a statement by smiling. #ToothGems has over 219 million views on TikTok and numerous celebrities including Adwoa Aboah, who rocked the look in 2020, and Bella Hadid have led the way with crystal-studded teeth.

The question remains: Just how safe is the tooth gem trend? We asked the experts just that. Find out everything you need to know, below.

Tooth gems are basically bits of jewellery, whether precious or semi-precious, that you apply on the teeth ideally using a dental cement which has been proven to be safe, says Dr. Sundeep Patel, a cosmetic dentist at Waldron Dental Clinic.

In many ways, tooth gems are the edgy successors of grills, which have a place in hip hop history. Today, instead of having a mouthful of gems, single jewels are applied to one or two teeth, sometimes in an abstract design.

Many TikTok-ers have taken to using nail glue to stick the gems on their teeth, which can lead to the inhalation of toxic ingredients. Only tooth-specific glue that can be ingested safely should be used for these crystals. Therefore, it is advisable that you visit a professional to have this work done.

First, a dentist or tooth gem technician will study your bite, to understand which teeth the jewels can be applied on safely. Then they will put a dental cement or adhesive onto the enamel, before carefully applying the gem of your choice.

Similarly, it is essential to only use jewels that are specifically designed for the teeth. As tooth gem technician @biggie.eillish explains on TikTok, Nail gems might be Swarovksi, but they arent Swarovski advanced lead-free gems, so you could get slow release lead poisoning and you wont know until your bodys really sick.

As for how much it will cost, prices tend to vary per establishment. Many dental practices have you enquire directly to find out the price, as opposed to advertising a set sum.

According to Dr. Patel, semi-permanent tooth gems that do not require any drilling and cause little-to-no harm to your enamel are fine. He asks that people avoid using the permanent alternatives. Often what tends to happen is people want a gem, then they remove the gem which can leave a hole in the enamel which then needs a filling, its effectively like having a filling on your tooth for nothing other than cosmetic reasons, he explains.

Moreover, Dr. Patel emphasises that the gems must be applied on teeth that you arent biting on, as the jewels can often be abrasive.

London-based tooth gem technician Anyamanee Chailom has been applying jewels since 2019, and believes they are harmless as long as people use the right adhesive and avoid nail gems. When the gem is removed, often some glue stays on the tooth. This is not harmful, but can be visible. You should always get this removed by your dentist and not try to peel it off on your own, as it could weaken the enamel, she explains.

Brushing your teeth twice a day with a soft bristle brush is a great way to ensure your tooth gems and gums are safe and clean. Usually semi-permanent tooth gems last between 2-6 months, but to increase their longevity, a healthy diet is most important. You must avoid unhealthy food like candy, soda or alcohol that could weaken the adhesive, says Chailom.

The bottom line? Dont take TikTok word for word, consult a professional, and be sure to put your health and safety first.

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Fatigue, brain fog, heart palpitations and breathing difficulties.

Those are just some of the common symptoms of "long Covid" that can affect people in the long term after recovery from infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

There's still much left to learn about long Covid. While eating the right foods is not a cure for long Covid, diet and nutrition could play a key role in helping those suffering from it to cope, experts tell CNBC Make It.

According to Dr. Greg Vanichkachorn, director of the Mayo Clinic's Covid Activity Rehabilitation Program, symptoms are only "half of the picture."

"The other half is how those symptoms affect a person's ability to live their lives. Unfortunately, the symptoms of long-haul COVID can be quite limiting."

Vanichkachorn added that over a third of Mayo Clinic's patients with long Covid report having troubles with some of the most basic activities of life, such as getting dressed, showering, and eating.

"It's just a bad movie that we still don't have the ending for," said Dr. Joan Salge Blake, Boston University's clinical professor of nutrition.

Heart disease, certain cancers you can fight all of those diseases with a knife and a fork. That is empowering because you have control of what's on your plate and what you eat.

Dr. Joan Salge Blake

Clinical professor, Boston University

Long Covid is essentially post-infection conditions that could linger for weeks, months or years long after a person tests negative for Covid-19. It can also be referred to as post-Covid conditions or chronic Covid.

Experts who spoke to CNBC Make It said there's still a lot to learn about long Covid, but nutrition plays a vital role.

"Heart disease, certain cancers, stroke and type two diabetes you can fight all of those diseases with a knife and a fork," said Blake.

"That is empowering because you have control of what's on your plate and what you eat."

For those looking for ways to cope with the symptoms of long Covid, CNBC Make It finds out what you should and shouldn't be eating.

Vanichkachorn and Blake both emphasized the importance of a balanced diet, which they say will be beneficial for general health specifically, a Mediterranean diet, which is rich in vegetables, fruits, olive oil, nuts and whole grains.

Fruits and vegetables, in particular, are "powerhouses" when it comes to essential vitamins and minerals, said Blake.

However, that doesn't mean forgoing meat or protein, Vanichkachorn said, adding that fish and chicken are good options.

A Mediterranean diet is rich in vegetables, fruits, olive oil, nuts and whole grains.

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Blake added, "Poor protein [intake] can contribute to fatigue, and that's the one thing you don't want because Covid is going to give you fatigue it sure isn't going to help if you don't have enough protein in your diet."

Fatty fish, like tuna and salmon, is a good source of omega-3 acids, which can improve cardiovascular health.

But ultimately, the focus should be building a well-rounded "super diet," instead of focusing on "superfoods," Blake said.Superfoods are those rich in antioxidants, fiber and fatty acids, which are beneficial for health.

"It's a super diet that will help you fight chronic diseases. When all the vitamins and minerals are working together, that is going to be your best defense."

Research hasn't confirmed if specific vitamins are helpful in fighting long Covid, but it is nevertheless important to treat vitamin deficiencies, said Vanichkachorn.

"For example, a deficiency of vitamin B12 can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and difficulty thinking," he said.

Minerals like iron are important too. A recent study indicated that patients with long Covid may have trouble with how their bodies use and store iron.

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"Iron deficiency can cause many symptoms, including anemia and fatigue. Deficiency can occur from many reasons, such as poor intake, but can also be associated with chronic diseases," said Vanichkachorn.

However, he cautioned against using vitamin or mineral supplements without first seeking medical advice.

"If you are worried about vitamin or mineral deficiencies, the first step is to speak to your medical provider," he said.

Vanichkachorn stressed that all patients with long haul Covid should stay hydrated.

"When individuals have acute Covid, they are often resting and sleeping for prolonged periods of time. With this, their nutrition gets thrown off, particularly hydration," he added.

"Unchecked, dehydration can make anyone feel miserable, not just patients who are experiencing long-haul COVID."

If plain water is too boring, you can also add a piece of fruit such as lemon or lime to help with the taste.

Dr. Greg Vanichkachorn

Director, Mayo Clinic's Covid Activity Rehabilitation Program

Acknowledging that patients often need reminders to stay hydrated, Vanichkachorn encouraged those with long Covid to carry a bottle with them.

He added, "If plain water is too boring, you can also add a piece of fruit such as lemon or lime to help with the taste. These simple changes can make staying hydrated so much easier."

Because acute Covid can cause "very significant inflammation" in the body, said Vanichkachorn, it'll be good to stay away from anything that will worsen it.

"We have seen some markers of inflammation ... be elevated in this patient population [suffering from long Covid]. The inflammation likely is secondary to immune system abnormalities, perhaps even autoimmune type probabilities," he added.

Acute Covid can cause significant inflammation in the body and it'll be a good idea to stay away from sugary drinks and dessert, said Vanichkachorn.

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IBS (for those of who you clicked on this article out of sheer curiosityhello and welcome) stands for irritable bowel syndrome and is pretty common, affecting between 10-15% of adults in the U.S. and sigh, twice as many American women than men. If you think you have IBS, your symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea or constipation (or a mix of both) plus other not-so-fun things.

There is no cure for IBS (which, yep, sucks), but certain tactics can reduce your symptomsand that includes your diet. John Damianos, M.D., an internal medicine physician focusing on gastroenterology at Yale New Haven Hospital, often recommends a low FODMAP diet. The low FODMAP diet is one of the best studied diets in IBS, and what's been shown in the research is that the low FODMAP diet consistently improves global symptoms of IBS and specific symptoms, including abdominal pain and bloating, he says. Patients do report an improved quality of life when they're on the low FODMAP diet.

But for you skincare queens, think of it like adding retinol to your nightly regimen: Best practice is to embark on a low FODMAP diet in phases, and instead of your beloved dermatologist, youll be under the supervision of a registered dietitian.

FODMAP stands for (ready for this?) Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols, which are fermentable short-chain carbohydrates, or, in other words, carbs that ferment in your gut. The idea with a low FODMAP diet is that patients with IBS do not absorb the components of the FODMAP very well, so the food goes down to the large colon where bacteria digests it and produces gas and causes discomfort, says Eva Shelton, M.D., a physician at Harvard/Brigham and Women's Hospital and member of the medical team at Mochi Health. These changes in digestion also affect the fluid balance in the gut, which can cause constipation and diarrhea, depending on the shift of the balance. The thinking behind a low FODMAP diet is that if you avoid these FODMAP foods, your gut will be happier.

You should avoid foods that are high in FODMAPs, but it gets a little tricky from there. For example, some fruits, like apples, are high in FODMAPs, whereas others, like bananas and blueberries, are not. Consider the list below an overview, but not comprehensive (gotta go to your doctor or RD for that). And note: This isnt a list of foods you cant eat, but rather, it's groups of foods that you can experiment with limiting in your diet. One person may find that simply cutting out onions and garlic does wonders, while another may see improvement by avoiding lactose or certain vegetables. Your doctor or registered dietitian may also advise you on which groups to try cutting first (such as lactose, or gluten) based on your history. Most of these foods provide nutrients, so they offer beaucoup benefits if you can tolerate them.

If a low FODMAP diet sounds restrictive, it is. And if a low FODMAP diet sounds confusing, it is. A huge pitfall that a lot of peopleeven doctorssometimes do is they'll print off a list of low FODMAP foods and high FODMAP foods from the internet and say, follow this, and that is not appropriate by any means, says Dr. Damianos. The low FODMAP diet is a highly restrictive diet, and it should actually be done in three phases, the final of which are reintroduction and personalization of the diet, so this should only be done under close collaboration with a gastrointestinal-trained registered dietitian.

For patients who dont have the access or resources to collab with a registered dietitian, Dr. Damianos recommends the Monash University FODMAP Diet app ($8 for Apple and Android).

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Dr. Shelton adds that it can be useful for patients to keep a food diary to identify food triggers and remove certain foods from their diet, 1-2 items at the time, to see if that helps improve their symptoms. The idea is to identify food triggers and avoid them in order to minimize IBS symptoms, she says.

Yes. Because a low FODMAP diet is very restrictive and difficult to sustain, its not meant to be a long-term solution, says Jenna Volpe, a registered dietitian based in Round Rock, Texas. The goal is to use it to discover what foods are triggering your IBS, and which foods dont seem to cause flare-ups. Certain groups should use extra caution when considering a low FODMAP diet and speak to their doctor about different courses of treatment entirely.

If youve ever struggled with disordered eating, this may not be the approach for you. Restrictive diets including low FODMAP can be very dangerous for people who are prone to disordered eating, as these types of diets often trigger these people to spiral into a full-blown eating disorder, says Volpe.

And if youre pregnant or trying to be, welp: People who are pregnant have higher nutritional demands, so restrictive diets can be dangerous and potentially lead to intrauterine growth restriction, says Dr. Damianos. This is why any dietary intervention, whether low FODMAP or something else, should be done in conjunction with a registered dietician to ensure that both the patient and the fetus are getting adequate nutrition.

Bottom line: A low FODMAP diet is all about trial and error and figuring out what foods will and wont cause a flare-up. Sure, its complicated. But! The good news is: You can do this. Grab an empty journal, start that food diary, make that appointment with a doctor, and youll be well on your way to sweet, sweet relief.

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A LEADING expert has revealed the foods you should swerve at breakfast - and his own go-to meal.

Dr Michael Mosley, a TV presenter and weight loss guru, made the 5:2 diet famous, and has since created the Very Fast 800.

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He believes a low-carbohydrate, high protein diet, with intermittent fasting, is the most ideal diet to follow for weight loss.

On his website, Dr Michael revealed slimmers should start the day with eggs, as he does himself.

Boiled, poached, scrambled or as an omelette - they'll keep you feeling fuller for longer compared to cereal or toast, it says on his website, according to the Daily Express.

But he warned that people watching their weight should be careful about which meats they eat.

If youre having eggs every morning for breakfast, bacon sounds like the perfect addition.

However, processed meats should be eaten "sparingly" and "in small quantities", Dr Michael said.

The NHS and other health bodies agree, as research has consistently shown a link between foods such as bacon, sausages and ham with bowel cancer and heart disease.

Instead of bacon with your eggs, Dr Micahel would go for fish, such as salmon, which is both filling and a good source of omega-3 and 6.

But the worst choice for someone trying to lose weight is cereal, Dr Michael warned.

These are "laden in sugar", he said.

Sugar for breakfast can set you off on a rollercoaster of high and low blood sugar levels.

Although you might feel great for a while after eating sugar, it wont be long until you are reaching for another snack to pick you back up again.

Many people wont realise how sugary cereals are, because they are not obviously unhealthy like chocolate bars or biscuits.

Next time youre in the supermarket, look at the nutrition labels of boxes. If the label is red, it means it is high in sugar and will make up a large proportion of your daily target.

Dr Michael also said he avoids toast, which is a breakfast staple for many.

Bread isnt bad for you, however it does get broken down into sugars.

You can reduce its effect on blood sugar levels by eating it with some protein and fats, such as eggs or peanut butter - but try and stay away from the jam and chocolate spread.

Eggs, on the other hand, are a great way to start the day because, being high in protein, they are filling.

Theyre low in calories - around 80 per egg - so you can eat two or three for breakfast with the addition of other delicious and nutritious vegetables, such as mushrooms.

On top of that, they contain selenium, vitamins A, B12, B2 and B5.

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Conor McGregor is known for wrecking his opponents inside the Octagon. However, he is no ordinary prize fighter competing to just get food on his familys table. The $200 million-worth Irish superstar has many businesses, apart from fighting, which either relate to his heritage or his profession as a fighter.

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Health and diet are things a fighter needs to master and the former featherweight champion has done it in his fighting career. But using his business mind, he made a venture out of it as well.

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Fans often want to take inspiration from the star athletes diet, but usually, these do not come across the internet on a border level. A famous YouTuber and bodybuilding enthusiast tried The Notorious diet and shared his experience. So, how was it?

After attempting the diets of NBA great Michael Jordan, NFL G.O.A.T. Tom Brady, and other professional athletes and big-name celebrities on his YouTube channel, a video of Conor McGregors diet for a day showed how the elite martial arts professional keeps himself in the best shape.

Per the YouTuber, the entire days diet had 6 meals (2389 calories):

Meal 1:

Meal 2:

Meal 3:

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Apart from having all these 6 diets, the host also tried his hands at the UFC athletes McGregor Fast program. The host also noted that these diets plan works differently for different individuals and should not be copied without research.

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Healthy eating and exercise habits before or after diagnosis with Parkinson's disease (PD) could cut mortality risk significantly, new research suggests.

In a population-based prospective cohort study, participants with the healthiest eating and exercise regimen prior to diagnosis reduced their all-cause mortality risk by 49%, while those who adopted healthy habits after diagnosis were 65% less likely to die, compared with those who had the worst pre- and post-diagnosis habits.

The study is the largest to date to examine the association of overall diet quality and physical activity with survival in patients with PD.

Xinyuan Zhang PhD

"We found that diet and physical activity levels before Parkinson disease clinical onset were associated with the risk of mortality afterwards, which means lifestyle habits could have a long-term effect on human health," lead investigator Xinyuan Zhang, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, told Medscape Medical News.

The findings were published online August 19 in JAMA Network Open.

While earlier studies have also demonstrated a link between a healthy diet and decreases in early PD symptoms, the new research tracked the long-term benefits of both diet and exercise.

For the study, researchers analyzed data from 1251 participants (52.1% men; mean age at diagnosis, 73.4 years) in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study and the Nurses' Health Study who developed PD.

The Alternative Healthy Eating Index was used to assess overall diet quality. Physical activity was measured from questionnaires and metabolic equivalent task hours per week.

Information on mortality, the primary outcome, was gathered from the National Death Index. During the 32- to 34-year follow up, 942 patients died.

In the pooled analysis, mortality risk was 31% lower among those with the highest diet scores before diagnosis compared with those who had the lowest scores (adjusted hazard ration [aHR], 0.69; P = .002). Healthy diet after diagnosis was associated with 43% lower mortality (aHR, 0.57; P < .001).

In addition, mortality risk was 29% lower for participants with the highest scores for regular physical activity before diagnosis than for those with the lowest scores (aHR, 0.71; P = .004). Similar benefits were found for those with the highest exercise score post-diagnosis (aHR, 0.47; P < .001).

A joint analysis revealed that patients with the highest scores for healthy diet and physical activity had the lowest mortality risk pre-diagnosis (aHR, 0.51; 95% CI, 0.36-0.73) and after diagnosis (aHR, 0.35; 95% CI, 0.23-0.52).

There were no significant differences in outcomes between men and women.

The findings suggest that healthy habits, whether they come before or after diagnosis, have protective survival benefits in patients with PD, the investigators noted.

"It is never too late to start," Zhang said.

In an accompanying editorial, Beate R. Ritz, MD, PhD and Kimberly C. Paul, PhD, both from the University of California, Los Angeles, write that the study findings "not only reinforce the public health recommendations to engage in these behaviors for staying healthy in general but also add to a growing body of evidence of such behaviors providing protection against PD-related neurodegeneration specifically."

The implications of these findings for clinicians and patients are significant, and suggest that "health professionals need to encourage patients to maintain a healthy lifestyle to, at a minimum, reduce mortality risk, which is higher in individuals with PD than those without PD in the same age range," they write.

One question not answered, however, is whether the decreased mortality and other health benefits from a healthy diet and exercise among patients with PD are greater than those found among age-matched individuals without PD, the editorialists note.

They add that researchers also didn't address the mechanisms that lead to the protective effects of diet and exercise in these patients.

Still, there's no reason clinicians should not offer recommendations on diet and lifestyle to patients on the basis of this new research, Ritz and Paul write.

"Such professional guidance has the added advantage of giving many patients with PD a measure of control over their lives by engaging in activities that improve not only their disease outcome but also their quality of life and life expectancy," they add.

The study was funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Zhang, Ritz, and Paul report no relevant financial relationships.

JAMA Netw Open. Published online August 19, 2022. Full text. Editorial.

Kelli Whitlock Burton is a reporter for Medscape Medical News who covers psychiatry and neurology.

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