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Two years ago, Ben Bartch was a third-string tight end at D-III St. Johns University in Minnesota. His coaches didnt see a path to consistent playing time at his current position but they liked his blocking ability, so they suggested he add some weight to his 6' 6", 250-pound frame and start playing offensive line.

The position switch was life-changing for Bartch, who has gone from D-III backup to legitimate NFL prospect. He weighed in at 309 pounds this week at the combine in Indianapolis, and the story of how he packed on all that weight is truly harrowing.

Bartch told reporters in Indy on Wednesday that he would consume a frightening combination of foods just to up his caloric intake.

Heres the recipe:

Bartch then combined all the ingredients in a blender and choked down his improvised protein shake.

I would just throw it all in and then plug my nose, Bartch said. In the dark. I would gag sometimes. Thats what you have to do sometimes.

Without access to the nutritionists big-time programs have, Bartch resorted to using the internet to figure out how he could gain weight quickly and safely.

I just kind of researched online for the most clean and healthy ingredients for putting on good mass, Bartch said. That summer I went from 250 (pounds) to 275, and then after that I went from 275 to 305.

Did any of that research say you had to blend everything together, though? A breakfast of scrambled eggs with grits, cottage cheese and a peanut butter-banana sandwich on the side, washed down with Gatorade sounds decent enough. Putting it all together in one protein-packed slurry just sounds like a nightmare. It must have looked as disgusting as it tasted, especially if he used a brightly dyed Gatorade flavor like fruit punch or orange.

As horrifying as it may have been, forcing himself to consume the concoction has propelled Bartch to a likely spot in the NFL. Once hes in the pros, hell have a whole team of nutrition advisers who can help him maintain a healthy weight without drinking things that make him want to barf.

The Hartford womens basketball team entered Wednesdays season finale winless (028, 015 in America East play). Picking up their first victory of the season in their last shot would be a tough task for the Hawks, who were playing the best team in their conference, Stony Brook (252, 131 in-conference).

But Hartford pulled off the massive upset, 7067, and avoided becoming the only team in Division I (mens or womens) to go winless this season.

It was first-year Hartford head coach Morgan Valleys first career victory, and her old coach Geno Auriemma was thrilled to hear about it.

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A congressional committee wants to stop ticket sellers from adding so many surprise fees. ... David Ortiz is holding an estate sale,and his 2002-model HP printer is up for grabs. ... Time Tebow is going to represent the Philippines in World Baseball Classic qualifying. ... Many Kobe Bryant items have been pulled from eBay because the site prohibits profiting off of human tragedy or suffering.... A Texas woman stole Rockets owner Tilman Fertittas identity and was approved for a credit card. ... One of YouTubes most popular NBA highlight pages got nuked.

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Weve all got that friend who gave up dairy and says it totally saved their skin. Its a tale so common in beauty circles that dairy is widely regarded as public enemy number one when it comes to our complexion. Whether its eczema, acne, or simply the dullness that accompanies unhealthy skin, apparently dairy has an awful lot to answer for.

According to the Vegan Society, the number of vegans in the UK has quadrupled in the last six years, with almost 600,000 of us avoiding dairy (and meat, of course) in pursuit of improved health, boosted energy levels and better skin. Oat milk is now de rigueur on breakfast menus, dairy-free cheese is stocked by local supermarkets, and ice cream is just as nice made with cashew nuts rather than cream. When it comes to our diet, we have options galore but does giving up dairy in pursuit of better skin actually make it so?

Read more: How Acne Patches Became The New Pimple Paste

While its been suggested that dairy products play a role in developing skin conditions, such as acne, the current evidence is actually very limited and conflicting, says Dr Megan Rossi, a dietitian and gut health specialist. Its important to note that most of the studies done so far are observational studies, which can be a useful place to start, but are pretty weak in terms of take-home messages. In fact, there are a number of variables that could be affecting the results it could be that people who drink more milk eat less dietary fibre and more added sugars. These types of stats make it impossible to determine if one thing causes the other, she adds.

Facialist Debbie Thomas asks her clients who suffer with acne to consider both diet and lifestyle. Yes, dairy can be a trigger to some, but not all acne is caused by it, she says. However, acne is usually more likely to be caused by sugar, stress thats sending hormones loopy, or underlying conditions, like polycystic ovary syndrome.

Both experts acknowledge that reports of dairys effect on the skin arent totally unfounded rather, that its impact has not been scientifically proven by a solid number of studies. Remember that acne is a condition you have and spots are the end result of whats being triggered by the reactions within the body so its important to work out, on an individual basis, what triggers your skin, says Thomas. Both experts advise keeping a food diary to track skin triggers and make links between your own diet and skin health.

Below, four things to know about dairy and how it relates to our skin.

We know that our hormones can impact our skin the spots that can appear at certain points in our menstrual cycle provide monthly anecdotal evidence of this. What we eat (and, of course, how we live) can affect our hormones, too. Cows milk and dairy products contain casein and whey protein, which are thought to raise levels of a certain hormone (insulin-like growth factor-1, or IGF-1) which is linked with increased production of sebum, the oily substance produced by our skin, which is, in turn, linked with acne development, says Rossi. Some studies have shown that people with acne have higher levels of the IGF-1 hormone. A link has been drawn between a high sugar, dairy and carb diet and increased incidence of acne in the western world, but as Rossi points out, a clinical trial is yet to have shown that dairy alone causes skin issues.

Dairy alone isnt the only foodstuff that can impact our hormones other foods, when combined with dairy products (like milk) can leave them out of whack, too. Milk, combined with other processed foods and sugar, disrupts insulin levels, pushing other hormones out of balance; because when we digest milk we break down the proteins it contains, turning them into hormones that are very similar to insulin, Thomas says. The higher our insulin levels, the more susceptible we are to infection, and the more inflammation our bodies suffer cue more breakouts and angry skin. Inflammatory skin conditions include, most commonly, acne, eczema, and rosacea, says Thomas. If the inflammation is present in the body as a long-term issue, it will eventually reach the skin, which results in a breakdown of collagen, faster appearance of fine lines and compromised skin health.

Read more: Are You Following The Right Skincare Regime For Your Age?

Lactoses in milk need enzymes to break them down, says Rossi. About 65 per cent of people lose these enzymes when they pass infancy. When were older, the body develops an intolerance or allergy to the lactose, which triggers an inflammatory reaction within the body. Of course, some of us are more intolerant than others, and if you suffer from any symptoms like bloating, nausea or flatulence Rossi recommends trying her three-step Record, Restrict, Retintroduce assessment (found in her book Eat Yourself Healthy) to find out if you could have a food intolerance safely and effectively.

If youre considering quitting all dairy in pursuit of better skin, know that not all cow produce is created equal. A 2019 study found that there was some association between overall milk consumption and acne, particularly for those consuming a lot of it. Interestingly, the relationship of acne with different types of milk whole, semi-skimmed or low fat and skimmed varied, with skimmed milk having the highest [negative] impact on the skin, says Rossi. Fermented dairy, on the other hand, has not been found to increase the risk of acne, so consider things like yoghurt and (hallelujah!) cheese, your friends, rather than enemies. Furthermore, fermented dairy, such as kefir and live yoghurt, has been linked with better heart and bone health, plus improved digestion and weight management, she points out. So perhaps, as with all good things in life, its about opting for moderation and balance, rather than total dairy abstinence.

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BRISBANE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIMT), a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing treatments for potentially life-threatening food allergies, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2019.

The FDA approval of PALFORZIA was a defining moment for the peanut allergy community and Aimmune, and a culmination of years of commitment to bring an approved treatment to people with potentially life-threatening peanut allergy. We are thrilled to have achieved the first regulatory approval for a therapy for peanut allergy in fact, for any food allergy, said Jayson Dallas, M.D., President and CEO of Aimmune Therapeutics. We are now focused on PALFORZIA launch execution, which is well underway. Our field commercial team is engaging with allergists to help them learn how to safely incorporate PALFORZIA into their practices, and our market access team has begun its work to secure formulary access for PALFORZIA. We are encouraged by the amount of early interest we have received from allergists who want to offer PALFORZIA to their patients. We also are delighted with the funding we received from Nestle Health Science and KKR, which bolster both our commercial and development endeavors, including the addition of AIMab7195 to our pipeline.

PALFORZIA Highlights:

Ongoing Clinical Trials to Expand Pipeline and Support CODIT Platform:

Corporate Highlights:

Upcoming Milestones

1Q 2020

Roll-out of U.S. launch of PALFORZIA following FDA approval in January 2020 (ongoing)

4Q

2020

Expected European Medicines Agency (EMA) action date for MAA of PALFORZIA for peanut allergy in children and adolescents ages 4 to 17 years

H2

2020

Expected completion of enrollment of POSEIDON phase 3 clinical trial

H1

2021

Expected completion of AR201 phase 2 clinical trial for egg allergy

Mid-

2021

Expected completion of Swissmedic review of PALFORZIA for marketing authorization in Switzerland

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Financial Results

For the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019, net loss was $66.9 million and $248.5 million, respectively, compared to net loss of $57.0 million and $210.8 million, respectively, for the comparable periods in 2018. On a per share basis, net loss for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019, was $1.06 and $3.97, respectively, compared to net loss per share of $0.95 and $3.67, respectively, for the comparable periods in 2018. The weighted average shares outstanding for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019, were 63.2 million and 62.6 million shares, respectively, compared to 59.8 million and 57.4 million shares, respectively, for the comparable periods in 2018.

Research and development expenses for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019 were $30.1 million and $124.0 million, respectively, compared to $33.0 million and $133.4 million, respectively, for the comparable periods in 2018. The decrease was primarily due to lower external clinical-related expenses, partially offset by increases in regulatory, quality and manufacturing expenses.

General and administrative expenses for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019 were $36.9 million and $125.8 million, respectively, compared to $25.4 million and $81.9 million, respectively, for the comparable periods in 2018. The increase was primarily due to increased external professional services costs, employee-related costs and facilities and other costs related to medical affairs and the preparations for commercial launch.

Cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaled $158.2 million on December 31, 2019, compared to $303.9 million on December 31, 2018. The decrease primarily reflects net cash used in operating activities, partially offset by cash provided by financing activities, including net borrowings from our debt issuance in January 2019 of $36.1 million. In February 2020, we borrowed an additional $85.0 million under our debt agreement with KKR, and Nestl Health Sciences invested an additional $200.0 million in the company.

Conference Call Details

In connection with this announcement, Aimmune Therapeutics will host a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. ET. To access the live call by phone, dial (877) 497-1438 (domestic) or (262) 558-6296 (international) and enter the passcode 4527099. To access a live or recorded webcast of the call, please visit the Investor Relations section of the Aimmune Therapeutics website at http://www.aimmune.com. The recorded webcast will be available for approximately 30 days following the call.

About AIMab7195

AIMab7195 is an anti-IgE monoclonal antibody with enhanced binding to the Fc gamma receptor IIb (FcRIIb). IgE recognizes and interacts with allergens and, as a result, can activate immune cells, such as mast cells and basophils, that drive an allergic response in patients. AIMab7195 is designed to clear IgE rapidly from circulation, to prevent the production of IgE by preventing the activation of IgE-positive B cells, and to block IgE from interacting with its receptor on immune cells. AIMab7195 has been evaluated in two phase 1 studies that enrolled more than 100 healthy volunteers and patients with allergy and atopic disease.

In February 2020, Aimmune licensed exclusive worldwide rights to Xencors XmAb7195 for the development of next-generation food allergy treatments.

About AR201

AR201 is an investigational biological drug in phase 2 clinical development for use in oral immunotherapy for egg allergy. Academic studies of the oral immunotherapy approach for egg allergy treatment have shown efficacy, and Aimmune is studying this more broadly with AR201 in order to enable widespread availability of a potential treatment.

About PALFORZIA

PALFORZIA [Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Allergen Powder-dnfp] was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in January 2020 as the first approved treatment for patients with peanut allergy. It is an oral immunotherapy indicated for the mitigation of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, that may occur with accidental exposure to peanut. PALFORZIA is approved for use in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of peanut allergy. Initial dose escalation may be administered to patients aged 4 through 17 years. Up-dosing and maintenance may be continued in patients 4 years of age and older. PALFORZIA is to be used in conjunction with a peanut-avoidant diet. PALFORZIA is not indicated for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

INDICATION

PALFORZIA is an oral immunotherapy indicated for the mitigation of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, that may occur with accidental exposure to peanut. PALFORZIA is approved for use in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of peanut allergy. Initial Dose Escalation may be administered to patients aged 4 through 17 years. Up-Dosing and Maintenance may be continued in patients 4 years of age and older.

PALFORZIA is to be used in conjunction with a peanut-avoidant diet.

Limitations of Use: Not indicated for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Boxed WARNING:

PALFORZIA can cause anaphylaxis, which may be life threatening and can occur at any time during PALFORZIA therapy.

Prescribe injectable epinephrine, instruct and train patients on its appropriate use, and instruct patients to seek immediate medical care upon its use.

Do not administer PALFORZIA to patients with uncontrolled asthma.

Dose modifications may be necessary following an anaphylactic reaction.

Observe patients during and after administration of the Initial Dose Escalation and the first dose of each Up-Dosing level, for at least 60 minutes.

PALFORZIA is available only through a restricted program called the PALFORZIA REMS.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

PALFORZIA is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled asthma, or with a history of eosinophilic esophagitis and other eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Anaphylaxis

PALFORZIA can cause anaphylaxis, which may be life threatening. PALFORZIA is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called the PALFORZIA REMS because of the risk of anaphylaxis. Only prescribers, healthcare settings, pharmacies, and patients certified and enrolled in the REMS Program can prescribe, receive, dispense or administer PALFORZIA.

Anaphylaxis has been reported during all phases of PALFORZIA dosing, including Maintenance and in subjects who have undergone recommended Up-Dosing and dose modification procedures.

Do not initiate PALFORZIA treatment in a patient who has had severe or life-threatening anaphylaxis within the previous 60 days. PALFORZIA may not be suitable for patients with certain medical conditions that may reduce the ability to survive anaphylaxis, including but not limited to markedly compromised lung function, severe mast cell disorder, or cardiovascular disease. In addition, PALFORZIA may not be suitable for patients taking medications that can inhibit or potentiate the effects of epinephrine.

All Initial Dose Escalation doses and the first dose of each Up-Dosing level must be administered in a certified health care setting.

Patients may be more likely to experience allergic reactions following PALFORZIA administration in the presence of cofactors such as exercise, hot water exposure, intercurrent illness (e.g., viral infection), or fasting. Other potential cofactors may include menstruation, sleep deprivation, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use, or uncontrolled asthma. Patients should be proactively counseled about the potential for the increased risk of anaphylaxis in the presence of these cofactors. If possible, adjust the time of dosing to avoid these cofactors. If it is not possible to avoid these cofactors, consider withholding PALFORZIA temporarily.

Asthma

Uncontrolled asthma is a risk factor for a serious outcome, including death, in anaphylaxis. Ensure patients with asthma have their asthma under control prior to initiation of PALFORZIA.

PALFORZIA should be temporarily withheld if the patient is experiencing an acute asthma exacerbation. Following resolution of the exacerbation, resumption of PALFORZIA should be undertaken cautiously. Re-evaluate patients who have recurrent asthma exacerbations and consider discontinuation of PALFORZIA.

Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease

Discontinue PALFORZIA and consider a diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis in patients who experience severe or persistent gastrointestinal symptoms, including dysphagia, vomiting, nausea, gastroesophageal reflux, chest pain, or abdominal pain.

Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions

Gastrointestinal adverse reactions were commonly reported in PALFORZIA-treated subjects, and dose modification should be considered for patients who report these reactions. For severe or persistent gastrointestinal symptoms consider a diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most common adverse events reported in subjects treated with PALFORZIA (incidence 5% and 5% than placebo) are abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, oral pruritus, oral paresthesia, throat irritation, cough, rhinorrhea, sneezing, throat tightness, wheezing, dyspnea, pruritus, urticaria, anaphylactic reaction, and ear pruritus.

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING, and Medication Guide at http://www.PALFORZIA.com.

For more information about PALFORZIA, please call 1-844-PALFORZ (1-844-725-3679) or visit http://www.PALFORZIA.com.

About Aimmune Therapeutics

Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing treatments for potentially life-threatening food allergies. With a mission to improve the lives of people with food allergies, Aimmune is developing and commercializing oral treatments for potentially life-threatening food allergies. The Companys Characterized Oral Desensitization ImmunoTherapy (CODIT) approach is intended to provide meaningful levels of protection against allergic reactions resulting from accidental exposure to food allergens by desensitizing patients with defined, precise amounts of key allergens. Aimmune has one FDA-approved medicine for peanut allergy and other investigational therapies in development to treat other food allergies. For more information, please visit http://www.aimmune.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: Aimmunes expectations regarding the potential benefits of PALFORZIA, AR201 and AIMab7195; Aimmunes expectations regarding the commercial launch of PALFORZIA; Aimmunes expectations regarding the timing of a potential acceptance and applicable review period of the MAA for AR101 by the EMA and by Swissmedic; Aimmunes expectations on the timing of completing a phase 2 clinical trial for AR201; Aimmunes expectations on the planned timing for the announcement of the completion of the POSEIDON clinical trial for PALFORZIA; Aimmunes expectations on the mechanisms of action of AIMab7195; Aimmunes expectations regarding the timing and availability of the full amount of proceeds under its loan agreement with KKR; Aimmunes expectations regarding the sufficiency of its cash resources; and Aimmunes expectations regarding potential applications of the CODIT approach to treating life-threatening food allergies. Risks and uncertainties that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include: the expectation that Aimmune will need additional funds to finance its operations; the satisfaction of closing conditions for each tranche of its loan agreement; Aimmunes or any of its collaborative partners ability to initiate and/or complete clinical trials; the unpredictability of the regulatory process; the possibility that Aimmunes or any of its collaborative partners clinical trials will not be successful; Aimmunes dependence on the success of PALFORZIA; Aimmunes reliance on third parties for the manufacture of Aimmunes products and product candidates; possible regulatory developments in the United States and foreign countries; and Aimmunes ability to attract and retain senior management personnel. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in Aimmune's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Aimmune undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

This press release concerns PALFORZIA, which has been approved for marketing in the United States by the FDA; AR101, a product candidate that is under clinical investigation in Europe; AR201, a product candidate under clinical investigation in the United States; and AIMab7195, a product candidate that Aimmune expects will be under clinical investigation. AR201 and AIMab7195 have not been approved for marketing by the FDA, the EMA or Swissmedic. AR101, in Europe, AR201 and AIMab7195 are currently limited to investigational use, and no representation is made as to their safety or effectiveness for the purposes for which they are being investigated.

PALFORZIA, AIMMUNE, AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS and CODIT are trademarks of Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.

References

i United States Census Bureau Quick Facts (2015 estimates)ii Gupta R, Warren C, Blumenstock J, et al. OR078 The Prevalence of Childhood Food Allergy in the United States: An Update. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2017;119(5 Suppl): S11.iiiAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Available here: https://acaai.org/allergies/types/food-allergies/types-food-allergy/peanut-allergy. Accessed December 20, 2019.iv Gupta RS, Warren CM, Smith BM, et al. The public health impact of parent-reported childhood food allergies in the United States. Pediatrics. 2018;142(6):e20181235.v As reviewed in Burks, Sampson, Plaut et al. Treatment for Food Allergy. Journal Allergy Clin Immunol (2018)

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Kary Sytsma, wellness coach at Lake Region Healthcare, will lead the March Living Well Series session focused on fiber. The session will be held at the Fergus Falls Public Library community room beginning at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3.

Sytsma says that as a population we are only getting on average 15 grams of fiber, while the recommendation is for 25-35 grams of fiber per day to live our healthiest lives. Eating a diet low in fiber can greatly increase our risk of many different chronic diseases including colon cancer, she said. The problem is people tend to associate fiber with boring and tasteless foods like prunes or bran cereal, but in reality there are so many delicious foods that we can include in our day to reach our daily fiber goals, she added. Kary will lead a discussion about all the benefits of this nutrient and offer new ways to incorporate it into your diet. It will be informative for anyone interested in learning how to manage and prevent chronic disease through diet.

The 2019-20 Living Well educational forums are held the first Tuesday of each month at 5:45pm from September through April. The education series is designed to offer a broad range of information on health-related topics to address all seven components of wellness.

The March session will be held on Tuesday, March 3 from 5:45 to 7 p.m. in the Fergus Falls Public Library community room at 205 E. Hampden Ave. in Fergus Falls.

All Living Well sessions are free and open to the public, but registration is requested to plan for refreshments. Call 218-736-8699 or email livingwell@lrhc.org for information or to register. Attendees are welcome without registration as well.

Individual session topics and details for future Living Well sessions are available on the Health & Wellness => Calendar link at http://www.lrhc.org. The upcoming 2019-20 Living Well topics include:

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Following are some of the best foods to eat on the keto diet, along with their serving sizes and an explanation of why theyre good for people following this eating approach.

Per 1 tablespoon (tbsp) serving:124 calories, 0g net carbs, 0g protein, 14g fat

Benefits:This is a good source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids.

Per 1 tbsp serving:124 calories, 0g net carbs, 0g protein, 14g fat

Benefits:Researchhasshown that consumption of canola oil can reduce total and bad cholesterol.(3)

Per 1 tbsp serving:116 calories, 0g net carbs, 0g protein, 14g fat

Benefits:While high in saturated fat, coconut oil mayincrease good HDL cholesterollevels.

Per 1 tbsp serving:115 calories, 0g net carbs, 0g protein, 14g fat

Benefits:Derived from coconut, MCT stands for medium chain triglycerides.Limited research suggestsMCT oil may aid in weight loss and help promote ketosis.

Per 1 tbsp serving:100 calories, 0g net carbs, 0g protein, 11g fat

Benefits:Though the serving provides 11g of saturated fat,researchhas found that butter wasnt a major factor in increasing risk of chronic conditions, like heart disease or diabetes. (4)

Per 1 slice serving:113 calories, 0g net carbs, 7g protein, 9g fat

Benefits:Cheese is allowed as you please, but cheddar is a good example of its nutrition stats. One studyfound that cheese eaters had a 12 percent lower risk of type 2 diabetes. (5)

Per 1 tbsp serving:52 calories, 0g netcarbs, 0g protein, 5g fat

Benefits:This is an easy way to add calories and fat into aketogenicdiet.

Per 1 slice serving:43 calories, 0g net carbs, 3g protein, 3g fat

Benefits:The green light on bacon may be one reason youre up for sticking to the diet, as it can make eating occasions more palatable. Just watch the sodium content, as it can add up quickly.

Per 1 thigh serving:318 calories, 0g netcarbs, 32g protein, 20g fat

Benefits:Leave the skin on here for extra fat. One thigh is a good source of selenium, zinc, and B vitamins.

Per 1 egg serving:77 calories, 1g net carbs, 6g protein, 5g fat

Benefits:Eggs contains the perfect duo of satiating protein and fat; theyre also high in the antioxidant mineral selenium.

Per 3-ounce (oz) serving (measured raw):279 calories, 0g net carbs, 12g protein, 24g fat

Benefits:Ground beef (made with 70 percent lean meat and 30 percent fat) is a higher-fat choice but thats the point here. Youll also get an excellent source of vitamin B12, which is necessary to keep energy levels up.

Per 3-oz serving:224 calories, 0g net carbs, 22g protein, 14g fat

Benefits:Youll get an impressive amount of muscle-building protein plus satiating fat in this option. Its also rich in zinc, a mineral that promotes proper thyroid functioning.

Per 1 cup (raw) serving:27 calories, 2g netcarbs, 3g protein, 0g fat

Benefits:Asparagus contains bone-building calcium, plus other minerals, such as potassium and magnesium, which has been linked with blood sugar regulation.

Per avocado serving:160 calories, 2g net carbs, 2g protein, 15g fat

Benefits:The creamy fruits are packed with fiber, something that you may lack on the keto diet. They also are an excellent source of immune-revvingvitamin C.

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The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a complaint against Dr Pepper alleging that using the word DIET in the name Diet Dr Pepper was deceptive under California consumer-fraud statutes. The court looked at the complaints allegations taken together, and held they fail to sufficiently allege that reasonable consumers read the word diet in a soft drinks brand name to promise weight loss, healthy weight management, or other health benefits. And [w]ithout this piece of the puzzle, the Ninth Circuit concluded, the district court properly dismissed plaintiff Becerras consumer-fraud claims.

Becerras essential allegation was that the word DIET in a sodas name is taken by consumers to promise weight loss (or at least weight management). The district court dismissed her complaint twice without prejudice for failing to state a claim. Despite several amendments to the complaint to make additional allegations to avoid dismissal, Becerra was never able to survive a motion to dismiss. Despite additional allegations regarding three types of evidence, namely: (1) dictionary definitions of the word diet, (2) print and television advertisements referring to consumers understanding that diet soft drinks offer certain health benefits; and (3) two online articles from the American Beverage Association (ABA) to support her reading of the word diet, the third amended complaint was dismissed with prejudice. Becerra appealed, and the Ninth Circuit reviewed the lower courts decision de novo.

Claims surrounding fraud or mistake, the court noted, are subject to a heightened pleading standard under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. They must state with particularity the circumstances constituting fraud or mistake, which includes the who, what, when, where, and how of the misconduct occurred. In other words, the plaintiff must specify what is false or misleading about a statement, and why it is false. Further, the court recognized that its not enough merely to allege the possibility of deception, or to show that some consumers may be deceived. Rather, the California statutes involved in the case are governed by the reasonable consumer test, and the plaintiff was required to show that members of the public are likely to be deceivedmeaning there was a probability that a significant portion of the general consuming public or of targeted consumers, acting reasonably in the circumstances, could be misled. (Emphasis added.) The court said that in this case, as a result, Becerras consumer-fraud claims could survive a motion to dismiss only if she could show two things: first, that a reasonable consumer reading the word diet in Diet Dr Peppers name would take that to mean that the soda promises weight loss or healthy weight management; and second, that this promise is false because aspartame (the artificial sweeter used in Diet Dr Pepper) actually causes weight gain. The court addressed only the first allegationfinding that Diet Dr Pepper makes no promise of weight loss or weight managementand thus did not reach the second.

The Ninth Circuit began by questioning the relevance of Becerras dictionary definitions. The court called the definitions selective, noting that they related to diet when used in a different contextfor example, as a verb or noun in phrases like he is dieting or she is starting a diet. In contrast, the court noted, the word diet in Diet Dr Pepper is used as either an adjective or a proper nounand that puts the word in a different light. Indeed, the court noted, Becerra omitted the definitions of diet as an adjective and the frequent usage of diet soft drinks as the primary example of the words usage in that context. The court then discussed some of those definitions, which indicated that when diet is used as an adjective, it is a comparative term meaning that the product contains fewer calories than the regular product. It said, for instance, that the Merriam Webster Dictionary defines the adjective diet as reduced in or free from calories[]a diet soft drink. And it went on to cite three more dictionaries that defined diet in this comparative wayi.e., calling something a diet product means only that it has fewer calories (or less sugar or fat) than the regular version of the product. Thus, in the context that Dr Pepper uses the term, diet doesnt promise weight loss or management, but only that Diet Dr Pepper has fewer calories than regular Dr Pepper.

The Ninth Circuit then addressed Becerras argument that even if it was not the case that reasonable consumers understood diet in the way she had asserted, it was a plausible misunderstanding of the term. But the court found that argument unpersuasive for the same reason the court had rejected a similar argument in Ebner v. Fresh, Inc., 838 F.3d 958 (9th Cir. 2016). Ebner, the court noted, involved an assertion that the net weight listed on some lip balm tubes was deceptive because the design of the tubes left 25% of the product inaccessiblebut the Ebner court rejected that argument, saying that the packaging was not deceptive just because some consumers could unreasonably misunderstand the product. The court in this case found Ebners logic persuasive, saying that [t]he same is true here and adding that the prevalent understanding of the term diet in the soft drink context is only that the diet version of the soft drink has fewer calories than the regular version.

Turning to the advertisements on which Becerra allegedly relied, the Ninth Circuit found them largely irrelevant. In the courts view, the statements in the advertisements were mainly comparative, implying not that people who drank Dr Pepper would lose weight but that Diet Dr Pepper tastes more like its regular counterpart than other diet soft drinks do. Further, the court rejected Becerras argument that the use of attractive, fit models in Diet Dr Peppers advertisements implied that Diet Dr Pepper would help people who drank it achieve those bodies. Relying on Second Circuit precedent, the Ninth Circuit held that [t]he use of physically fit and attractive models using and enjoying advertised products is so ubiquitous that it cannot be reasonably understood to convey any specific meaning at all.

The Ninth Circuit also rejected Becerras assertion that two ABA articles showed that consumers understood the word diet to promise weight loss. As the court noted, the articles emphasized that other lifestyle changes beyond merely drinking diet soft drinks are necessary to see weight-loss results.

Finally, the Ninth Circuit did not consider the survey results summarized in Becerras third amended complaint sufficient to salvage her case. While the court recognized its obligation to accept the complaints allegations surrounding the survey as true, the court still found that reasonable consumers would understand that diet in the soft drink context was a relative claim about the calorie or sugar content of the product. Moreover, the court faulted the surveys failure to address this understanding or the equally reasonable understanding that drinking diet sodas will result in weight loss only if the person consumes fewer calories overall.

This case is Shana Becerra v. Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc., No. 18-16721 (9th Cir. 2019).

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Besides being high in protein and other nutrients, eggs are super versatile as well.

Highlights

Breakfast is one of the key highlights of the day. You know you are up for a good start if you are truly satisfied with your breakfast, so why make it a boring affair? We understand you cannot churn out indulgent delicacies every day, but no one said you have to stick to an omelette and butter toast every day, right? There are plenty of things you can do with your regular breakfast staples if you are willing to explore and experiment. Those who are fond of eggs, especially, have a slight edge here. Not only eggs are high in protein and other nutrients but they are also super versatile.

Eggs may help support healthy weight management in a huge way. They help restore metabolic balance and keep you full. Eggs are also said to be the best source of bio-available protein. In other words, our body finds it easy to assimilate protein from eggs. If you are into fitness, you would know protein plays a crucial part in sustainable weight loss; it helps induce satiety. Feeling full leads to lesser bingeing, which further helps accelerate weight loss.

Protein also helps put a check on cravings and regulates the hunger hormone ghrelin. Another function of protein is to build muscle, and the more muscle you have lesser the room there is for fat to accumulate.

(Also Read:Healthy Diet: How Much Protein Is Enough? Celeb Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary Reveals All About Protein)

Protein also helps put a check on cravings

One of the most preferred ways to have eggs is by boiling them. Since eggs are boiled in water, it helps you save many calories. Yes, you heard us; the way you prepare your eggs also plays a determining role in your diet. Here are some yummy ways in which you can have your boiled eggs for breakfast.

(Also Read:High-Protein Diet: Best Vegetarian And Non-Vegetarian Sources Of Protein To Add To Your Salad Meals)

Boiled Eggs Recipes For Breakfast

1. Sneak them in sandwiches and toasts. Apply any savoury sandwich spread of your choice on a slice of bread; you can also use mashed avocadoes. Chop your boiled eggs; you do not need to chop them too fine. Throw them on top of the bread slice, add some cheese or pepper of your liking and you are good to go

2. Toss them in salads. Boiled eggs and greens taste divine together. Take lettuce or spinach greens, mix it up with chopped boiled eggs, drizzle some balsamic or olive oil. You can also use a citrusy dressing if you like. Throw in some salt and pepper and you are done.

3. Boiled egg chaat is also a nice brunch recipe you can try at home. Toss some boiled eggs in a pool of chutneys (think: tamarind or coriander), sauces and masalas. You can also add some chopped onions, tomatoes and coriander leaves in the mix.

4. Cut your boiled eggs in half and top each half with mayonnaise, some cooked mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper. You need not be a genius in kitchen to get this recipe right.

Try these yummy ways to cook eggs for breakfast and let us know which ones you liked the best in the comments section below!

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Ive been on a diet since the beginning of the year. Its nothing crazy, just trying to cut out a lot of sugar and carbs. This involves more time at the grocery store because I have to read the label and inspect the nutrition facts on every item before I buy it.

So I was intrigued when Chinese AR startup Coolhobo posted a video of a new technology its working on called Hobose that uses your phones camera and computer vision to quickly find foods that fit your particular dietary needs/restrictions. The Hobose technology can be integrated into a native app from a partner like a grocery retailer, and once opened, Hobose creates a personalized Traffic Light for shoppers. Users go through and select what they want to avoid, things like high calories, or high carbs, high fats, etc.. Theres also a ranking for how many additives a shopper will tolerate.

Once in the store, the shopper fires up the mobile app and points the camera at various products on the shelves. As each item is scanned, Hobose comes back with a green light (good!) or red light (too much of what you dont want). You can see it in action in this demo video that Coolhobo posted.

When we first wrote about Coolhobo almost two years ago, the company was working on much bigger, virtual assistant for grocery shoppers. It would direct people to items in the store, provide lots of information on that product (like the story of an imported wine), and also had social features.

This is definitely more of a stripped down solution from the company. Coolhobo Co-Founder and CEO Loic Kobbes told me via email Weve learned from many iterations that users dont want to be overloaded with information, they just want to know whats good for them.

Its easy to see the appeal of this type of fast, should I/shouldnt I information at the grocery store where there are a ton of products, some of which may make health claims that are at the very least, misleading. Other companies are working on nutrition guidance solutions as well, such as DNA Nudge, which uses a combination of your DNA and a wearable that scans products to give you a thumbs up or thumbs down on particular items.

Right now, Kobbes said that Hobose is in the development stage and the company is looking for partners to test it out. While Coolhobo may be offering a more svelte AR application than its previous work, it is expanding its worldview for the first time and looking to bring in partners from countries outside of China.

Im not sure if it will make it to my local market, but who knows? Perhaps I can replace reading each box I pick up with a quick scan of my phone.

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Cookbook author Urvashi Pitre says she has struggled with her weight for years. Five years ago, she had weight loss surgery and committed to a low-carb ketogenic diet. She has lost 80 pounds and kept them off.

She shares 100 international keto-friendly recipes in her new cookbook, Easy Keto in 30 Minutes, including a number of dishes from her native India. There also are keto versions of popular dishes from Korea, Italy, the Middle East and Mexico.

This Stuffed Poblanos recipe from the book has an estimated 10-minute prep time and takes a mere six minutes to cook.

Find more of her keto recipes on her food blog, twosleevers.com.

Roasting the poblanos as you cook the ground beef makes this recipe move ahead lickety-split. Air frying is also an excellent way to roast these peppers. If you have time, you can roast the peppers whole and then stuff them whole. But this way works faster: just laying them flat and layering them with beef and cheese. This feeds four people with the accompaniments or probably two hungry people without the added fat from the sour cream and guacamole.

Makes 4 servings

4 large poblano chiles, halved and seeded1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheeseFresh lime juice (optional)Sour cream (optional)Guacamole (optional)

Place an oven rack 6 inches below the broiler. Preheat the broiler on high.

In a medium bowl, toss the poblano halves with the oil. Arrange, cut side down, on a rimmed sheet pan. Broil until the outsides are charred and blistered, about 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and the 1/4 cup cilantro.

Fill each poblano half with ground beef and top with cheese. Arrange pepper halves on the baking pan. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.

Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired. Serve with a sprinkle of lime juice, sour cream and/or guacamole, if desired.

Even faster tip: You can prepare the poblanos and seasoned meat ahead of time and only assemble one, two or all four halves as needed. Youll need to reheat the pepper halves and meat in the microwave before stuffing the pepper halves, topping with cheese, and then broiling.

Per serving: 409 calories; 27 g total fat; 11 g total carbs; 10 g net carbs; 1 g fiber; 1 g sugars; 30 g protein

Excerpted from Easy Keto in 30 Minutes: More than 100 Ketogenic Recipes From Around the World by Urvashi Pitre. Reproduced by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

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If youve heard about the gluten-free diet, you might be wondering whether its for you. There are common misconceptions about what this diet entails, who its for, and the benefits that could impact your decision.

A [strict] gluten-free diet requires avoiding all naturally gluten-containing foods and foods that might be compromised through cross-contamination, says Melanie Sherman, a Registered Dietician of Westside Nutrition and Wellness.

Gluten is a protein found in some grains including wheat, barley, rye, spelt, and kamut and in extracts of these grains including some malt and yeast, Sherman says.

Common foods that contain gluten include:

But that doesnt mean all carby foods are off-limits. Some starchy foods that you can still enjoy on a gluten-free diet include:

Thanks to the gluten-free diets popularity, there are many products on the market that now advertise as gluten-free.According to the FDA, a product can only be labelled as such if it meets the three following criteria:

However, a product doesnt have to always dawn the FDA approved gluten-free label. All plain cuts of fresh meat and produce are naturally gluten-free. Its when you get into more processed meats like bacon, hot dogs, and sausage and processed produce like frozen, canned, or dried that you should check the ingredients label before eating. Here are 8 foods that you probably had no idea had gluten in them.

The gluten-free diet was first introduced by Williem-Karel Dicke, a Dutch paediatrician, in the early 1940s. Although the diet has since become a fad for weight loss, its original intention is to treat people who have celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that affects 3 million people in the US, according to the FDA.

Modell says there are three foods people with celiacs disease should avoid: wheat, which contains gluten, barley, which contains secalin, and rye, which contains hordein. These three grains contain a certain peptide that can trigger a gluten-related reaction to those who suffer from Celiac Disease.

A gluten-free diet does not necessarily lead to weight loss, despite popular belief. In fact, some people with Celiac may find they gain weight as their digestive system finally heals and they are able to properly absorb nutrients, Sherman says. Here are some other reasons why youre not losing weight on the gluten-free diet.

However, people may find they have a sensitivity to gluten, aslo called non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). They may feel less bloated after eliminating gluten, specifically, from their diet, Sherman says.

Despite initial intentions, recently the diet has been introduced for purposes of IBS, weight loss, inflammation, auto-immune disorders and other health issues, Modell says. And though, those with IBS may also benefit from limiting gluten in the diet if their IBS is triggered, for example, by fructan, its also not a cure for these conditions. The low-FODMAP diet is another meal plan that is designed to help people with gastrointestinal symptoms linked to conditions like IBS.

However, both Sherman and Modell think a gluten-free diet is not a one size fits all diet that everyone should adapt to be healthier. A study in 2017 in The BMJ showed that long-term gluten-free diets in people without celiac disease may increase risk of cardiovascular issues because eliminating gluten also means removing some healthful foods that provide vitamins and minerals.

A lot of evidence points to the fact that whole grains in the diet are associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and cancer, Modell says. If youre following a gluten-free diet, including gluten-free whole grains will help you meet your nutrient needs.

Sherman agrees that the diet is not inherently healthier for everyone. Its unlikely that healthy people will benefit from a gluten-free diet.

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