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Posted: February 22, 2020 at 12:41 pm
Because fasting may negatively affect a woman's hormones, there are related concerns about fertility. Some medical experts think that a woman's body may see fasting as a danger of impending starvation. As a result of this, they think the body inhibits ovulation since there wouldn't be enough nutrients to sustain a growing fetus.
However, there are other doctors, like Felice Gersh, M.D., who have opposing views. Gersh says, "Based on what we know now, my prediction is that short periods of fasting will actually enhance fertility."
So, who's right? Once again, the science isn't totally clearand most of the research has been done on animal models, instead of humans.
In one study, researchers looked at how three months of intermittent fasting affected female rats. They found that the rats not only lost 19% of their body weight, but they also had significant changes in their reproductive hormones. LH and kisspeptin levels went down, while estradiol levels went up.
However, another review looked at intermittent fasting in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOSa condition with infertility as one of its hallmark symptoms. The researchers hypothesized that intermittent fasting could actually improve fertility in women with PCOS by reducing levels of glucose, insulin, IGF-1, and IGFBP1.
According to the report, women with PCOS tend to have increased expression of IGF-1 and IGFBP1, two hormones that affect insulin production. When insulin levels get high, it triggers the body to make more androgen hormones, like testosterone, which makes it harder to get pregnant. On the other hand, when insulin levels go down, it can improve ovarian function.
Another study added on to this, concluding that short-term calorie restriction could actually increase LH levels in women with PCOS while simultaneously decreasing glucose, insulin, leptin, and testosterone.
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Posted: February 22, 2020 at 12:41 pm
Black soldier fly larvae, house fly larvae, mealworms and small mealworms that are grown on food waste can under certain conditions be safely used as an ingredient for animal feed. This is the conclusion of a study by the Risk Assessment & Research Office (BuRO) of the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
The risk assessment of BuRO shows that potential risks of insects grown on former foodstuff can be adequately controlled as animal feed. This means that insects could be allowed as animal feed for more farm animals than just the current legally permitted fish, crustaceans and shellfish (aquaculture animals).
Former foods consisting only of vegetable components, or animal components derived from dairy, eggs, honey, melted fat, and collagen or gelatin from non-ruminating farm animals can be used safely for the breeding of insects for all farm animals, provided that these farmed insects or the products thereof undergo adequate germ-reducing treatment, for example heating.
BuRO also sees possibilities for the breeding of insects on former foodstuff containing animal components for several types of farm animals, which according to current legislation is not yet allowed. The precondition for this is that adequate germ-reducing treatment is used and furthermore that the insects are only fed to non-ruminants. Also the insect diet fed to these non-ruminants must not correspond to the non-ruminate species in the former foodstuff on which the insects are grown.
BuRO advises the NVWA to ensure that insects (products) as feed material comply with prevailing microbial safety standards for other animal proteins and that the traceability of the species in former foodstuff derived from meat from non-ruminant animals, fish and shellfish is properly secured. BuRO also recommends that developments in the insect sector be properly monitored.
The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV) has asked BuRO to investigate the risks of the use of insects in animal feed because the ministry has a desire to change the rules for the use of former foodstuff streams in the context of stimulating circular agriculture in animal feed. One of the options is to use former foods as a breeding ground (substrate) for breeding insects. These insects are then used as a protein-rich ingredient in animal feed. BuRO advises the Minister of LNV to use this risk assessment as a basis for proposals for further adaptation of European legislation.
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Posted: February 22, 2020 at 12:41 pm
"What do you think, which one is better: chin up vs pull up?" You will hear this question very often if you ever mention to anyone that you did either and especially if you included both in your gym workout routine. The truth is, they are both excellent compound exercises, albeit not easy to perform correctly.
Although similar to some degree, chin ups and pull ups work different muscles, or at least work similar muscles differently. Choosing one over another very much comes down to what muscle groups you would like to focus on more in your workout routine.
There are many different ways to build muscle and lucky for you, we have many great workout options here at T3: have a look at the best full body workout routine, this two-day push-pull workout, we also have a two-day push-pull upper body workout as well as the best beginners calisthenics workout too, just to mention a few.
Make sure the pull up bar is drilled in properly at home
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Especially is you are trying to perform chin ups or pull ups at home, make sure that the pull up bar you're using is safe to use before you apply your weight onto it. These exercises might not seem too dangerous at first but your bodyweight provides plenty of resistance and if you fall off the bars for any reason, you can hurt yourself, pretty badly.
Before you even attempt to do either chin ups or pull ups, improve your grip strength by just hanging from the bar, resting your legs on the floor or on an elevated surface like a chair or aerobic step. When hanging, try not to drop your shoulders and engage your core as well.
Doing multiple sets of chin ups/pull ups require a lot of strength so don't try to rush progress and hurt yourself in the process.
Important: if you are new to exercising or haven't done much exercising in the past, try easing your body and mind into working out rather than going too strong at the beginning. If you have some excess body fat, we have a few handy tips on how to lose weight fast (relatively) as well as many articles on different diet methods (link to these are in the article above). Just be sensible.
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Chin should go over the bar at the top
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Best for: sculpting big arms, especially the biceps and strengthening the lats
Muscle worked: biceps, lats, forearm, shoulders, core
Chin ups are probably a tad bit easier to perform than pull ups, mainly because in the case of chin ups, your arm muscles especially your biceps can be utilised more during the movement. For the same reason, chin ups are better to build arm definition and to really make the biceps pop.
To perform a chin up, grab the bar with an underhand grip (palms facing you), hands being shoulder apart. Even in the lowermost position, you should drop your shoulders completely and engage your core too. This will help you stabilise your body, especially on your descent.
At halfway point, your chin should be over the bar. otherwise it's only a half-rep and you don't want to half-rep. It is not only less effective but also promotes bad form as well.
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Hands wide apart for a nice V-shape
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Best for: achieving the coveted V-shape, building a strong upper back
Muscles worked: lats, teres major, rhomboids, biceps, core
Being able to perform pull ups correctly is the ultimate power move in a gym. Many people who can powerlift twice their bodyweight would struggle to do eight clean reps of pull ups.
Pull ups are challenging because you need to be agile as well as strong to be able to do the pull ups, not to mention shoulder mobility, something a lot of people ignore and just assume they have because "they use to rule the monkey bars in primary school".
To perform a pull up, hold the bar with an overhand grip (palms facing away from you) and hands being wide apart. A nice wide grip will help activate the lats even more and will help you shape that back-V sooner.
The same rules apply to pull ups as for chin ups: core engaged, not dropping shoulders, being mindful of the descent. As with any exercise, the slower you can perform it within reason the longer you activate the muscles and the quicker you are going to see results.
Munch on the right snacks
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To avoid any injuries and to help recovery, keep an eye out on your protein intake and always stretch after your exercising sessions. And make sure you drink plenty of water as well. A decent gym water bottle doesn't cost all that much.
Supplement-wise, you only really need two: protein powder and creatine. The former will help in the muscle repair process and latter will boost performance. Both are safe to use and there is a wide variety of offerings so you can choose a flavour you prefer.
With creatine, we recommend you get the unflavoured variety because it mixes well with any liquid and you only need a small amount to keep your creatine levels saturated. This means you can mix your 3-5 grams of creatine with anything in the morning (water, juice, even coffee) without having to worry about an aftertaste.
If you feel like you need a nibble throughout the day, opt in for low-sugar protein bars and snacks as opposed to Mars bars.
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Posted: February 22, 2020 at 12:41 pm
The medical facts behind one woman's viral warning.
I don't know what it is, but I always read things about not shampooing or using dry shampoo. I think it's because neither idea seems plausible to me, and I can't believe that your hair can look good if it hasn't been washed or if it's been treated with dry shampoo.
One Belfast woman, Nicole Baxter, found out the hard way that dry shampoo can abolutely be severly damaging to the scalp. People were fascinated when she first shared a since-deleted Facebook post about her dry shampoo troubles, which quickly went viral.
Nicole had been a regular user of Bastiste dry shampoo until she noticed red sores, blisters, and a bald patch on her head that kept getting bigger.
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Needless to say, Nicole was extremely alarmed when she saw what was happening with her scalp.
Baxter's original Facebook post read as follows:
"So I went to my GP at the end of last year due to having a bald patch on my head which kept getting bigger. Anyone who knows me knows I don't stress and my diet's alright so there didn't seem any reason for this to happen? My scalp was also very itchy and flaky.
"I had wee red sores and blisters all over my scalp and a terrible burning sensation all over my head to the point where I would wake up several times a night due to the discomfort/pain. She referred me to the dermatology unit in Belfast City Hospital where I had my first appointment in February.
"At this initial appointment I was immediately diagnosed with triangular alopecia (hair loss in one area of the head, usually in a triangle), and was told I'd have to come back to have a scalp biopsy (injection straight into my scalp to numb the area, then a hole punch tool used to remove a part of it, then closed up with stitches) done to see what was causing these blisters and sores I had.
"The doctor asked had I anything on my hair at the minute, I said just dry shampoo. So she advised when I come back for the scalp biopsy to come with nothing in my hair and to make sure it was clean. I thought it was weird she said that; it's only dry shampoo, what's that got to do with it? So I actually stopped using it altogether from that day to see what would happen.
"So today was the day for the scalp biopsy. I've been up to high doe all week at the thought of a NEEDLE GOING INTO MY SCALP. I'd Googled the horror stories and everything terrible idea. It was a different doctor doing the biopsy to the one who had prescribed it in February, so first thing I asked was, 'Why am I getting this done? What benefit can come from it?'
"She looked at my file and said that it was to see what the blisters and sores were and could they diagnose a cause, and straight away I'd realized that I didn't have them anymore (I don't know why I hadn't realized before). So she compared my scalp today to the pictures that were in my file from February and asked what had I done differently in the last 6-7 weeks that may have helped it?
"I told her I'd stopped using dry shampoo and that was it, nothing else different. You'd of thought a light bulb went off in the woman's head. She said it's the best thing I could have of done for myself. If she had been at my initial appointment, she never would have even prescribed the biopsy if I had dry shampoo in my hair that day, and that a biopsy isn't going to have any benefit because it can't do anything for the bald patch. So I left the hospital with my scalp fully intact and a prescription for a bottle of T-Gel!
"Moral of the story: Dry shampoo caused me to now have this bald patch on my head (which I still have and it may or may not grow back, but nothing can be done) and a terrible scalp for ages. Just wash your hair people! It is not worth having this awful patch that I might be stuck with on the side of my head all because I can't be arsed to dry my hair."
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Prior to being deleted, her post had been shared on social media over 30,000 times.
After an influx of messages and comments from various concern trolls, Nicole added this follow-up to her original post:
"In the name of God, never in all my life did I think I'd have to explain my personal hygiene to 23,000+ people!
"I only meant for this to warn my friends that these are the symptoms I had, and after I stopped using dry shampoo most of them cleared up (never imagined it would have 23k+ shares). Then, AN ACTUAL DOCTOR told me it was down to the dry shampoo, not a bunch of people who suddenly gained in-depth knowledge of dermatology and my personal showering schedule."
Obviously, Nicole had a horrible reaction to over-using this particular brand of dry shampoo, and not everybody is going to have that same kind of reaction.
If you're using dry shampoo, it might be a good idea to do a test run to see how you react to it.
And, as frequency of use seems to be an issue, remember that dry shampoo should not be used as a regular replacement for washing your hair. Perhaps use it only when in dire need.
Another lesson we can learn from Nicole is that whenever you put anything out on social media trust me, I know from experience no matter how innocuous you think something is, somebody is always going to find something negative to say to you in response. Be prepared.
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Christine Schoenwald is a writer, performer, and teacher. She's had pieces in The Los Angeles Times, Salon, Woman's Day, Purple Clover, Bustle, and is a regular contributor to Ravishly and YourTango. Check out her website or her Facebook page.
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Posted: February 22, 2020 at 12:41 pm
While most of Love Is Blind actually takes place outside the pods, the love chambers were the most formative part of the experiment, so its no wonder memories have stuck with the contestants over a year and a half later. When speaking to Refinery29 at an event, a handful of the cast Jessica, Mark, Giannina, Damian, Lauren, Cameron, Carlton Morton, Diamond Jack, Kelly Chase, and Kenny Barnes reflected fondly on their time in the experiment, and, more importantly, they answered every nagging question viewers have been shouting to the skies as they make their way through the series. Like the cast, we didnt see a lot that went down in the pods behind-the-scenes twerk lessons, salsa dancing, and a whole lotta naps but I can safely say all of us fell in love.
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Posted: February 21, 2020 at 10:48 am
Youve been there before: On a dead-end road that leads nowhere but diet dysmorphia. You want to lose weight, you want to get healthier, and you want to slim down and tone up. Unfortunately, its not always as easy as simply picking a diet, and vowing to stick to it. With a plethora of fad diets and fitness experts claiming to be the best on the market, weeding through all the hype can be a difficult process, and finding the right one for you can seem like a never-ending journey. According to the U.S. News & World Report, there are some diets that work better than others, which is good news for the estimated 45 million Americans who diet each year. If youre looking for a diet thats earned notable success, give one of these three a try.
In addition to being ranked No.1 by the U.S. News & World Report in both the Best Diets Overall and Best Diets for Healthy Eating categories, the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet is also endorsed by several reputable organizations, including the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, The American Heart Association, The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, The 2011 AHA Treatment Guidelines for Women, and the Mayo Clinic. And the main reason behind such notable praise? The Dash Diet has been proven to lower blood pressure and is especially recommended for people with high blood pressure. The eating plan is rich in fruits and vegetables, low-fat or non-fat dairy, and whole grains; it is high in fiber, low in fat, and rich in potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
From the companys inception to its introduction of the Points System, the Weight Watchers Diet has been at the forefront of the industry, having landed a handful of influential celebrity sponsors, including everyone from Jessica Simpson to Oprah Winfrey. Designed for the masses, the Weight Watchers Diet ranked #1 in the Best Weight-Loss Diets, Best Commercial Diet Plans, and Easiest Diets to Follow categories. Of the diet, along with the Jenny Craig diet, study author Kimberly Gudzune, MD, MPH, assistant professor at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine, said in this Health article, Out of all the programs we examined, only Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig achieved a significant weight loss that was sustained for 12 months in multiple studies. The brand, which is based upon a Points System, meetings, and gradual change in lifestyle, appeals to anyone looking to lose weight in a supportive, noncompetitive community of like-minded individuals who are looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Ranked No.1 in the Easiest Diets to Follow category, and No.2 in the Best Diets Overall category, the MIND Diet has garnered considerable attention due to its claims that stretch far beyond weight loss alone. The MIND Diet stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, and is a combination of the DASH and Mediterranean Diets: the Mediterranean Diet was ranked #3 in the Best Diets for Healthy Eating and #1 for Best Plant-Based Diets categories. The MIND Diet focuses on leafy greens, vegetables, nuts, berries, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, olive oil, and wine; and the diet limits red meat, butter and margarine, cheese, pastries and sweets, and fried or fast food. Want an even better reason to try this diet?
As mentioned in this Womens Health article, a study from the Rush University Medical Center found that people who followed the MIND diet had reduced their risk of Alzheimers by an average of 53 percent. Kate Patton, R.D., a registered dietician with the Cleveland Clinic, further told Womens Health, The combination of lean protein, heart- and brain-healthy omega 3s, antioxidants, and fiber, as well as low levels of added sugar and saturated and trans fat reduces inflammation to help cut your risk of dementia.
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Posted: February 21, 2020 at 10:48 am
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ST. IGNATIUS February is American Heart Month and Go Red for Women and the Tribal Health Department Diabetes Program took the lead on the locally acknowledged issue, and informationally celebrated it Friday at the St. Ignatius Tribal Community Center. The event promoted a healthy diet and physical activity. Seventy-five adults signed in for the event, and with all the children the attendance was nearly 100.
Go Red for Women is the American Health Associations national health movement with the goal of curbing better yet, ending heart disease and strokes among women.
There were numerous health related informational booths at the Go Red for Women event.
A good healthy diet and exercise prolongs life, a good quality of life, said Kati Burton, THD Community Dietician. One of the first steps to a long and quality life is knowing what a person is eating; that starts with reading ingredient labels on processed foods. A healthy diet with exercise makes for a healthy body that lowers pain levels in muscles and joints, improves eyesight and blood flow. All foods contain vitamins, minerals and nutrients that keep us alive. The biggest difference a person can do is controlling the amount of fats in the food they eat read the ingredients.
Burton said another contributor to an unhealthy diet is the shift from family dining and fast food dining. The social nature of family dining affects both the body and mind especially when combined with healthy foods on the plates. In the case of American Indians, those foods could include the natural foodstuff that sated the diets of tribal Ancestors.
Burton encourages people to look into gardening or purchasing produce from local gardens, eating and preserving what comes from the garden.
Its good to know where your food comes from, she said.
The Montana State University Food Products Development Lab is researching and promoting the use of natural and healthy foods including foodstuff that were historically a part of the American Indian diet.
Dr. Wan-Yuan Kuo, MSU FPD Lab director said part of the mission of the program is Sustainable food product development sourcing local, specialty, and Indigenous crops to create healthy, eco-friendly, and culturally acceptable food products,
The lab is working with the Billings based Native American Development Corporation to establish research and education efforts to develop Native American food products.
Edwin Allen, MSU Food Products Development Lab, discusses the Lab and what it is doing to use underused healthy foods for healty diets.
Edwin Allen of the MSU FPD Lab said the program is working with the Indian Nations in Montana to incorporate under-utilized crops such as lentils, chickpeas, and peanuts into diets of tribal people. Allen is a MSU graduate student from Ghana who also has promoted such an effort in Senegal, Africa. He has heretofore worked with the Northern Cheyenne, Crow and CSKT tribes to promote heathy natural foods into diets.
On the Flathead Indian Reservation, he and other MSU FPD Lab students worked with the CSKT Fish Keepers to promote the use of lake trout into peoples diets. At the Go Red for Women gathering the group had smoked lake trout fish tacos on the menu in traditional corn tortillas and another with tacos in fish skin, both had huckleberries as an ingredient. They were a smokie spicy and sweet taste that wasnt bad on the palate.
We help people develop underused food products and want to help the Fish Keepers promote the consumption of the lake trout, Allen said. Montana is the third largest producer of lentils and we would like to use that here in food diets.
The lunch at the Go Red for women was a healthy serving of vegetable soups and salads.
In fact, the main luncheon dish was two thick soups with chick peas as the main ingredient.
Allen said the MSU FPD Lab will soon began researching and promoting bison. We will be working with the tribal community to incorporate lean bison meat in their diets, he said. All the ingredients we use for events like this is promoted by the tribal communities we are working with.
Allen said MSU is working on establishing a relationship with Salish Kootenai College on the development of natural and healthy food projects. We want to increase the consumption of Native products, he said.
The diet of Indian women is high on processed foods that increase blood pressure and cholesterol, said THD Diabetes Program manager Brenda Bodner. Its pretty easy to turn that around with improvements in diet. That includes choosing quality foods. Beans are a big emphasis today they are rich in protein, and good for cardiovascular health.
THD nurse Chelsea Kleinmeyer said healthy food and exercise are good ingredients for a healthy lifestyle.
Get away from the TV or computer screen and get outside and be active, she said. Being outside is very beneficial, it reduces stress and lowers blood pressure and improves mental health.
Another highlight of the Go Red for Women event was the Native fashion show that featured all-age models in Native design apparel. The fashions all incorporated the color red.
Symptoms of a Stroke
Signs that you may be having a stroke:
You should never wait more than five minutes to dial 9-1-1 if you experience even one of the signs above. Remember, you could be having a stroke even if youre not experiencing all of the symptoms. And remember to check the time. The responding emergency medical technician or emergency room nurse at the hospital will need to know when the first symptom occurred.
Stroke is not only the number four cause of death in the United States, its also a leading cause of severe, long-term disability. Thats why its important to take action immediately. Research conducted by The American Stroke Association shows that patients who take a clot-busting drug, or thrombolytic, within three hours of their first stroke symptom can reduce long-term disability from ischemic stroke the most common type, accounting for about 87 percent of all cases.
When you know the signs of stroke, the life you save could be your own or someone elses. Learn to spot the signs of stroke, or spot a stroke F.A.S.T. (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911) with the help of mobile app for iOS or Android. Your life is in your hands.
Learn more about your risk for heart disease and stroke as well as factors that increase your risk.
Knowing the Warning Signs of a Heart Attack, and Acting Quickly can Save a Life
Causes of a heart attack in women
Heart attacks occur when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked by a buildup of plaque in coronary arteries. While the initial causation can often be pinned on the usual suspects heavy smokers, people with high-stress lifestyles, or those who are excessively overweightthe not-so-usual suspects can also be at high risk for heart attack.
Heart disease is the number one killer of women, which is why it is imperative that women learn the warning signs and symptoms, see a doctor regularly, and learn their family history.
Symptoms of a heart attack:
As with men, the most common heart attack symptom in women is chest pain or discomfort. But its important to note that women are more likely to experience the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.
What to do during a heart attack
If you experience any of these signs or symptoms:
Why its important to know the symptoms of a heart attack
Women who consider themselves healthy often misdiagnose the symptoms of a heart attack because they dont think it could happen to them. That is why its crucial to learn about heart disease and stroke, know your numbers, live a heart-healthy lifestyle and be aware of the risk factors of heart disease.
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Posted: February 21, 2020 at 10:48 am
It's rare that a new diet trend gets a positive review from the health community, but for the most part, Noom has been praised for encouraging people to focus on healthier eating habits. A millennial-friendly app, Noom is a diet service that actually doesn't require you to give up the foods that you love to eat. Dieters, who pay a minimum of $59 each month for access to the app, are pushed to think about the Big Picture. Developed by a team of psychologists, the Noom diet is all about making long-term lifestyle shifts, unlike fad diets that might require a short-term fast or the shunning of certain food groups. It also connects dieters to live coaches and allows you to receive 1-on-1 health coaching during regular business hours.
Noom allows you to log exercise, weight loss over time, and blood sugar levels as well as blood pressure. The diet itself begins after you take an in-depth quiz based on a series of lifestyle questions calorie restrictions are recommended on a case by case basis, and they may recommend a diabetes management plan. Unlike the weight loss plan, the diabetes Noom plan is designed to particularly aid individuals suffering from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and may help prevent overweight or obese individuals from becoming pre-diabetic (it's even recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
But how exactly does Noom enable you to lose weight if it doesn't restrict you? It all has to do with a color-coded system that is subtly different for each user.
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Like Weight Watchers and other popular paid weight loss services, the Noom app helps you lose weight by asking you to track your meals. It measures the caloric value of every item you input and compares it to the exercise and other physical movement you've completed during the day, as well as weighing both those factors against your personal goals. While Noom aims to keep your body fueled with sufficient calories, it doesn't technically restrict you from eating any ingredients or food groups.
But as Jacklyn London, MS, RD, points out in her formal review of the service, dieters only get the best results if they enjoy highly caloric, sugary, or processed snacks in light moderation. Noom doesn't push a strict regiment by any means, but the app rewards you for eating wholesome, nutrient-dense foods through its color-coding system. Even when you do eat an indulgent meal, the app will try to help you reduce caloric blowback by encouraging portion control for certain ingredients that come up red.
It's important to remember that red foods aren't "bad" and green foods can also be considered unhealthy in copious amounts. If you're stuck trying to decide what to buy or eat, using Noom's color-coded list may help you make the best decision in the spur of the moment.
Green List:
Of course, the best foods to eat while on the Noom diet are designated in a bright green color these items are fresh vegetables, nourishing fruits, wholesome grains, and supercharged dairy items that work in tandem to regulate your digestive system. You'll find that you can enjoy bigger portions of these nutritional powerhouses throughout the day, and the more that you incorporate into your meals, the closer you'll get to your daily, weekly, and monthly weight loss goals.
Yellow List:
While the app encourages you to eat less foods that are coded yellow, you may notice that these ingredients are healthy in their own right. Noom has designated these items as second tier to foods on the green list only because they're denser in calories. This doesn't mean you should totally abstain from them, however; the app encourages you to incorporate lean proteins and other nutrient-rich items like tempeh into your meals, albeit in smaller amounts. If you find yourself frequently reaching for items that are on the yellow list, Noom's app is designed to help find a green-list item that you can easily swap for instead. For example, you may swap chicken breast out for tofu in a meal every once in a while because Noom rewards tofu more than it does chicken breast.
What you should limit:
As you've probably guessed, the foods that are tagged on Noom's red list are things that are high in calories, saturated fats, sodium, sugar, and processed carbohydrates. While you're not restricted from enjoying these items once in a blue moon, they should be avoided as much as possible on a daily basis. If you do enjoy a cheat snack, you may want to double up on foods found on Noom's green list throughout the rest of the day, or spend a few more minutes in the gym, in order to stay on par with your weight loss goals.
None of these items should be too shocking; highly processed meats, like bacon, are often restricted on most diets. Some of these items may be surprising, however, such as peanut butter, which can be quiet high in calories and (depending on the brand) sugars or sodium. While each of the items on Noom's red list vary in their degrees of nutritional value, you can always make them better for your own diet by choosing the healthiest variety possible: Stick to dark chocolate, natural peanut butter, or enjoying a sandwich made with low-sodium ham.
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Posted: February 21, 2020 at 10:48 am
By Jonny Lupsha, News Writer
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on the JAMA Network website determined that the most effective diets can rarely, if ever, be determined by our DNA. Some studies have reported that genotype variation could predispose individuals to differential weight loss that varies by diet type, the study said. However, the diet-genotype interaction for weight loss was not statistically significant. The finding of no significant difference in weight loss in genotype-matched vs. mismatched groups in the current study highlights the importance of conducting large, appropriately powered trials such as DIETFITS for validating early exploratory analyses.
In other words, statistically speaking, matching a diet to your DNA rarely works and shouldnt be considered a winning method for weight loss. The relationship between your unique body physiology and the foods you eat determine your level of nutrition: Certain types of foods affect our cells on a molecular level, regardless of our genetic make-up.
What you eat will ultimately make up portions of your cells, skin, hair, blood transportation systems, muscle, fat, and more, said Dr. Michael Ormsbee, Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Sciences and Assistant Director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine in the College of Human Sciences at Florida State University.
The nutrients you eat are not just being transported around throughout our digestive systems and in the blood; they are also an ingrained part of every cell tissue that makes us who we are and what we do. Our bodies are, to a significant extent, composed of the foods that we eat.
Dr. Ormsbee said that our cells bond together to make tissues, which make up our organs, which combine to make our entire bodies function properly. If your cells are not healthy, they will not work properly; and if the cells dont work properly, then the tissues wont work properly; and if tissues arent working, then the systems begin to fail, he said.
The best way to prevent this detrimental snowball effect is to keep our cells healthy by feeding them the right nutrients.
The structures of your cells are made up of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, Dr. Ormsbee said. The foods we eat every single day are made up of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. The foods you eat have a major influence on your cellular function because they ultimately become your cells.
If this idea seems a bit coincidental, there are several examples to shed light on the relationship between your diet and your cells. Dr. Ormsbee said that unsaturated fats are one such example. Cell membranes are semi-permeable, and this is due to the fluid structure of the fats, as he called it. Trans fats and saturated fats are more rigid than unsaturated fats.
They dont function the same way as the unsaturated fats, and they cause membranes to be much more rigid than is optimal, potentially limiting the functionality of the cells, Dr. Ormsbee said. Diets that are too high in one type of fatfor example, trans fatsmight lead to a rigid, brittle cell membrane that cannot communicate as well as if they were comprised of a better mix of fat types.
This is one reason why many nutritionists recommend eating all types of fats so that one type doesnt predominate in the diet and end up altering the optimal functioning of those cells.
So, even though our diets help determine who we are, that doesnt mean that our genotypes should determine our diets.
Dr. Michael Ormsbee contributed to this article. Dr. Ormsbee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Sciences and Assistant Director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine in the College of Human Sciences at Florida State University. He received his Ph.D. in Bioenergetics from East Carolina University.
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