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Ryan and Briana Culberson believe in the Keto Diet. (Even if, uh, not everyone does.) The Real Housewives of Orange County son-in-law and daughter have lost a significant amount of weight by following the high-fat, low-carb eating plan, and Ryan often uses his social media feed to post recipes and tips pertaining to the controversial diet.

In the past, the North Carolina dad has even shared Keto-friendly recipe ideas for the whole family. So, does this mean that the two sons he shares with Briana, Troy and Owen, also follow the diet?

Ryan addressed the question with a recent Instagram post. In his Stories, he showed off a family dinner of steak, veggies, and cheesy cauliflower rice. Mommy and daddy dressed their meat with Primal Kitchen Steak Sauce, which has no sugar and is labeled as Keto-friendly.

However, the kiddos got a slight variation on their plates."Kids aren't strict Ketoso they get Mountain Primal," Ryan wrote, sharing a snap of Sweet Whiskey BBQ Sauce. Take your peek at the saucy dinner for four, below:

And by the way, if that cheesy cauliflower rice looks good to you,this is the recipe Ryan used.

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Another point Grant makes, in terms of broadening childrens palates, is that watching their friends eat new things is likely to influence a child to have a try, too, making cooking, and nutrition, subjects that necessarily should be in schools, and not be relegated to the home. She recalls a recent interaction at Cook School with a child with a food phobia who touched a cherry tomato for the first time.

The programme should be in all schools. But due to lack of resources - funds - and knowing how to do it, plus lack of time, this doesnt happen. Thats what were here to help with, she explains.

The main financial barrier, Grant says, is the cost of ingredients. With Zanussis financial support, she expects to expand into more schools next year, so the programme will reach 30,000 children by the end of 2020.

Embedded in this school cookery lesson and after-school programme is an outreach to parents: when the children I observed had finished their falafel mixing, their little balls went into the oven to eat later, and the children were set some homework. They were to go home and write a recipe for another healthy vegetarian packed lunch menu. And the stakes are high: the winner at each school will not only be given a family day at Chessington World of Adventures, but their family will be given a new Zanussi oven. Its a slick branding opportunity, to be sure, but that didnt stop the children from cheering. And by dangling this impressive financial incentive (new Zanussi ovens start at 199 at John Lewis), the programme is likelier to reach parents, making the project a family dietary makeover, not just a fun take-it-or-leave-it lesson at school.

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The way to tackle the child obesity epidemic? Teach cooking in schools - Telegraph.co.uk

GREEN-fingered neighbours from Torfaen joined together to find out who was the best gardener among them.

It is the third year that Torfaen's Bron Afon Community Housing's gardening competition has run and gives local groups and people the chance to showcase their skills.

Sarah Clayton, Bron Afons Community Involvement Manager, said: It was a really good evening. We were joined by three local schools - Cwmbran High School, Nant Celyn Primary School and Woodlands Community Primary School as well as our oldest entrant Ted, who at 94 is still flexing his green fingers.

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For me the most special gardens were those that you could really feel the community spirit, everyone coming together to create a space everyone can use. The Woodlands Group at Talywain have taken a piece of land in front of their houses and improved it with colourful planting, seating areas and a few gnomes. They have created an area where the community gather to chat, play safely and dine alfresco in BBQ season.

The school entries had some young gardeners who are autistic and they have used their spaces to create outdoor classrooms full of bright colours, sensory plants and imaginative ideas. We were also joined by a member of Cwmbran Allotment Association, and one of our winners was the Veg Box at Garnsychan Partnership who grow veg, fruit and salad to provide affordable access to healthy produce to the community especially those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or otherwise unable to access a healthy diet.

Full list of winners:

Best community garden:

1st - The Hawthorns retirement scheme

2nd - Friends of Fishponds Park

3rd - The Beeches Retirement Scheme

Best wildlife garden

1st - 32 Greenmeadow Way

2nd - 7 St John's Close

Best potted plant, raised bed, hanging basket or window box

1st - Hill Top Green

2nd - Cocker Avenue Community Centre

3rd - Griffithstown Primary School Eco Dragons

Best vegetable patch

1st - The Veg Box by Garnsychan Partnership

2nd - CMIG Allotment Group

3rd - 42 Lowlands Road

Best school garden

1st - Nant Celyn Primary School

2nd - Autism Base Cwmbran High School

3rd - ASD Base Nant Celyn School

Special recognition awards went to Woodlands Community Primary School and The Woodlands Talywain.

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Weight loss diet must include foods that can keep you full for longer without adding too many calories. One such option is fruits. Most fruits are loaded with fibre which can keep you full for longer. The best part of adding fruits to your weight loss diet is that it will provide you multiple nutrients at the same time. Most weight-loss diets are deprived of nutrition as they involve less calories which hardly involve all the nutrients in the right quantity. Fruits are loaded with multiple nutrients which makes them one of the healthiest options for a weight loss diet. This winter season you can stick to your weight loss plan with winter fruits. Here's how fruits can help you lose weight and best winter fruits you can choose which can help you lose weight.

Chief Nutritionist Soumita Biswas explained, "Fruits are fully loaded with fibre. Fruits need extensive chewing while eating hence automatically reduces calorie intake, gives satiety which leads to weight loss. Fruit contains a large amount of important nutrients including vitamins, minerals and various antioxidants and plant compounds which act as a positive catalyst for weight reduction. The skin of fruits is usually very rich in antioxidants and fibre. There are studies shown that eating fruit with vegetables is associated with a 46% lower risk of diabetes in women, but there is no evident result for men. Drinking fruit juice has can lead to weight gain and obesity. It is always recommended to eat whole fruit which is low in calories and a good source of fibre, but the same is not applicable to fruit juice."

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Winter season brings many seasonal fruits which can aid in weight loss. Some of the best fruits which you can choose for your weight loss diet this winter season.

1. Oranges

2. Avocado

3. Guava

4. Grapes

5. Cheeku

6. Apples

7. Pomegranate

8. Kiwi

9. Anjeer

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Weight loss: Fruits high in fibre can contribute to weight lossPhoto Credit: iStock

These fruits are loaded with fibre which will keep you full for longer and support smooth digestion as well. Adding these fruits will not add many calories to your diet as well. Along with these, you will also receive multiple nutrients at the same time. Along with your regular exercise routine, you can add these winter fruits to your weight loss diet and get desired results.

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(Soumita Biswas, Chief Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital)

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By replacing your regular meals with baby food, you are likely to bring down your calorie count. (Source: Getty/Thinkstock)

As an adult, would eating like a baby interest you? It might, if you are looking to start a new diet plan, and are intrigued by the idea of consuming baby foods all throughout the day. You know that game you play, wherein you have to guess a certain baby food by licking/sniffing it blindfolded? Well, you could do that without being blindfolded as part of a legitimate diet plan. Read on.

What is it?

Put simply, the diet revolves around consuming small jars of baby food, in order to reduce the calorie intake. Given the foods bland taste, it is supposed to discourage you from eating too much, reducing excess weight in the process. Fourteen containers of baby food are divided between breakfast, lunch and supper for a period of three days.

It is the believed the fad gained popularity around 2010, when Hollywood actor Jennifer Aniston used it to lose seven pounds in a weeks time, for the filming of Just Go With It.

How to go about it?

As mentioned earlier, the baby food diet is a low-calorie diet. Ideally, you are allowed to eat only one meal a day, preferably the dinner. For the rest of the day, you can eat five jars of baby food for breakfast, five for lunch, two for afternoon snack, and two for evening snack. The diet plan does not specify the type of baby food that you should eat.

Weight loss

Reports of weight loss caused by the diet are believed to be anecdotal. But, by replacing your regular meals with baby food, you are likely to bring down your calorie count for sure. The other positives include consumption of food that is high in fruits and veggies, and low in fat and sodium. Also it is hassle free, for it does not need any preparation.

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The downside

For an adults, baby foods lack the nourishment quotient. They are also not filling, and low in protein and fiber. Also, it might leave you feeling exhausted and hungry all day.

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Amid the shuttle runs, hill sprints and X-ray body fat scans of a balmy pre-season training camp, Newcastle Uniteds under-23 players broke off from their preparations in Spain this summer for a meeting with the clubs former striker Shola Ameobi.

He is now Newcastles loans manager and, in the temporary absence of a manager following the departure of Rafa Benitez, Ameobis significance grew during the opening fortnight of July.

Newcastle appointed Steve Bruce as head coach on July 17 but pre-season began for the under-23s earlier in the month. Soon enough, Ameobi was swamped by enquiries about some of the clubs youngsters.

He flew out to Murcia and sat down individually with the next generation of talent. For some, such as goalkeeper Freddie Woodman, full-back Liam Gibson and striker Elias Sorensen, loan deals would soon be in place for moves to Swansea City, Grimsby Town and Carlisle United respectively.

Then came...

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The secret to long life expectancy is to follow a healthy lifestyle - regularly exercising, limiting alcohol intake, not smoking and eating a healthy balanced diet. When it comes to eating a healthy diet, the NHS recommends eating at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day, basing meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta, having some dairy or dairy alternatives, some protein, choosing unsaturated oils and spreads, and eating them in small amounts, and drinking plenty of fluids.

Many diet plans incorporate these elements of healthy eating, but with so many diets to choose from - from vegan to keto - which one can help people live longer?

Research carried out on humans indicates calorie-restricted diets can slow down the ageing process and increase longevity.

One study published in Cell Metabolism journal concluded cutting calorie intake by 15 percent over two years can also ageing and protect against diseases like cancer, diabetes and dementia.

The diets work by helping slow the metabolic rate and reducing free radicals linked to chronic illnesses.

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A total of 53 healthy, non-obese people between the ages of 21 and 50 took part in the study.

Researchers said they discovered even people who are healthy and lean can benefit from following calorie-restricted diets.

Another study published in Science Translational Medicine also showed an extreme calorie-restricted diet, practiced for five days a month for three months, help the body with ageing.

The diet used was plant based and included energy bars and vegetable soups.

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Another study published in Nature Communications showed calorie-restricted diets carried health benefits for monkeys.

And another study done at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis indicated some animals lived up to 50 percent longer after significantly cutting calories.

The diets, whether started early or in midlife in animals, can increase longevity, according to researchers.

How many calories a day are recommended?

As a guide, the NHS says an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight.

For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kj) a day.

But these values can vary depending on age, size and levels of physical activity, among other factors.

With many low calorie diets, people get between 800 and 1,500 calories a day.

Eating 800 calories a day for fewer is considered a very low calorie diet (VLCD) and should be clinically supervised.

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I'm Kaitlyn Aprile (@kaiitgoesketo), from Long Island, New York. After being told by doctors that I was at risk for diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure, I decided enough was enough and started the keto diet. I lost 75 pounds in the process.

When I was only 18 years old, it felt like my body was already giving up on me. My doctor had just given me a reality check, and things didn't look good. She informed me of how much weight I'd gained since I last saw her and said I was at high risk for diabetes. I was already dealing with hypothyroidism, so the thought of adding another health condition to my plate was not ideal.

The doctor went on to discuss my blood work. She showed me how off my levels were, how much my weight was affecting my body and ran down the list of things I was currently at risk of, including heart disease and high blood pressure.

A couple of Mondays later, something in me changed. I woke up and I just felt...different. I felt this sensation that I wanted to be better. I decided I'd lose 60 pounds and I was going to do everything possible to achieve this.

I went downstairs and threw away everything in my kitchenfrom the Oreos to the Pure Leaf Lemon Iced Tea to all the other snacks I was binge eating and had hidden from my family. I found the only pair of yoga pants that fit me at the time with my usual oversized 3XL sweatshirt and I went for a walk.

In that very moment, I changed my life forever, without even knowing it yet.

The hardest thing I had to learn was proper nutrition. Before my weight-loss journey, I lived to eat. I let my binge eating take over practically my whole life. I constantly worried about my next meal and let it control how I felt and how I treated others. But not anymore. Now I eat to liveand that started with my decision to try the keto diet.

I'd always heard about keto but was intimidated by it and didn't know where to start. After doing *tons* of research, I finally decided to give it a try. My first week on keto, I made my Instagram page and started following dozens of keto pages for recipes and tips.

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As I got more comfortable, I started experimenting with different foods you can eat on keto. Between Instagram and Pinterest, I had plenty of meal inspiration and recipe ideas. That's one thing I'd recommend to others who want to try keto: Make it fun for yourself and look for recipes that not only meet the keto rules but that also sound tasty to you.

There are endless recipe options online and great keto guides and web sources for inspiration. And if meal prepping for your diet is stressing you out, you're on the wrong diet.

In the beginning of my journey, I was horrified by the gym. Walking into any facility made me super self-conscious and feel like all eyes were on me (even though no one was actually looking). So I started walking at night and anytime I had free timebefore work, after work, during breaks, anytime I could get up and move.

Fast forward a month into my journey when I decided to finally give in and join a gym. I started going at least four to five times per week, focusing strictly on cardio. I would run as much as I could and walk on an incline with my asthma inhaler right by my side (just in case!).

To my surprise, I fell in love with the gym. I was in control of my body for the first time in my life. And I started going to the gym every day, sometimes even twice a day depending on my schedule. It's been seven months since I started my weight loss journey and I've already lost 75 pounds. Now I'm incorporating weight lifting into my workout routines, since I'm focusing on toning and gaining muscle (yay!).

When I first started my weight loss journey, whenever I went to the gym or had any time to myself, I took pictures of everything. From mirror pics, selfies, and even making my boyfriend take progress photos of me in a sports bra and underwear.

I wanted to be able to look back at these photos in a few months and feel good about myself. And I can honestly say that I do. When I look at old pictures and videos of my body, I'm reminded of my progress. It really keeps me motivated.

Everyone has their own way of losing weight. Whether you're on keto, Weight Watchers, Atkins, you calorie count, or you just stay mindful of what you're eating, give your body time to do its thing. And don't get bogged down by the fast #transformations you see on Instagram and social media. Take your time and do the best you can.

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KINGWOOD, TEXAS (WGHP) A Texas mother is outraged after she found a note in her child's lunchbox that said she should put her son on a diet, KTRK reports.

The worker has reportedly been fired.

"The thing that upset me the most is that this is bullying," said Francesca, the child's mother.

Francesca says her 5-year-old son had been going to Rocking Horse Day Care in Kingwood for three years and she never had any problems.

"I do everything in my power to build my son up and make him feel good about himself because he is amazing," Francesca said.

She had recently made diet changes for her son's lunch and wrote a note to be supportive, asking the workers on Tuesday "Please tell my son that his mommy loves him so much and that I'm thinking about him."

That same note came back in the lunchbox that night and had this written at the bottom:

"No! put him on a diet and go away."

"To know a grown-up who knows how hard life is and how mean people can be can say something like that, especially about a child...there's something wrong," Francesca said.

She alerted the day care which then investigated and told her the employee never intended for her to see what was written.

A director at the center tells says the employee admitted to writing the message and was fired.

He also said they're very sorry this happened.

Francesca has had to take her son with her to work the past two days while she tries to find a new day care.

"I put a lot of trust into this school to take care of him and it just really hurt me," Francesca said.

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Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon are opening up about their favorite dieting tips. The actresses, who joined forces for Apples new television series, The Morning Show, just revealed that they are both big believers in the new dieting trend known as intermittent fasting. Based on how they have both managed to say fit over the years, it is pretty clear that the technique is working for them. But experts caution that intermittent fasting is not for everyone.

Ahead of the premiere of their new show, Aniston andWitherspoon sat down and talked about how they are able to maintain their trim figureafter all these years.

The co-stars revealed that they both practice intermittentfasting in the mornings and that the diet has worked wonders over the years.

For Aniston, she usually stays up late at night and wakes up around nine in the morning. When she gets up, she usually skips breakfast and opts for a small juice instead. She also drinks coffee, but not before feeding her dogs, working out, and doing a little meditation.

I do intermittent fasting, so theres no food in the morning, JenniferAniston shared. Today, I woke up and had a celery juice. Then I started tobrew some coffee, but I dont drink coffee that early.

According to Insider,Witherspoon added that she usually enjoys a juice and coffee in the morning aswell but stays away from solid food. This gives her and Aniston a full 16 hourswhere they are not eating anything solid.

Her day also starts a lot sooner than Aniston and she isnormally out of bed before six in the morning but mainly because her 7-year-oldis also up at that time.

For those that do not know, intermittent fasting is the practice of going through cycles of fasting and eating. This includes eating regular meals five days in a row and then cutting your calories by 25 percent over the next two days.

Some people also do 16-hour fasts in which they do not consume any type of solid food. This is the approach Aniston and Witherspoon are using when they skip out on breakfast.

Witherspoon also noted that she usually turns to Aniston fordieting and workout advice, so it is possible that the Friends star introduced her to intermittent fasting in the firstplace.

While some people may dismiss intermittent fasting as justanother dieting trend, there are benefits to fasting on a regular basis.

Scientists have done multiple studies on the effects ofintermittent fasting and have found that it does offer some benefits.

This includes lowering blood pressure and boosting longevity. Some people also, of course, lose weight while practicing intermittent fasting but usually this is because they are more likely to consume fewer calories.

If you are interested in trying intermittent fasting, thenskipping breakfast in the morning is an easy way to start. The only key is toget 16 hours between your last meal of the night and your first meal of thefollowing day.

While intermittent fasting has its benefits, it is not theright choice for everyone looking to shed a few pounds.

There are plenty of nutritionists that argue against intermittent fasting and caution people to follow whatever dieting plan works for them. Everyones body is different, and while intermittent fasting is good for Aniston and Witherspoon, it might not work for you.

Depending on your body type, you may operate better if youfeed your body throughout the day. Whatever the case, you should always consulta dietitian before trying out a new plan.

Fasting can be a slippery slope to unhealthy habits and a screwyrelationship with food, registered dietician Jessica Cording shared.

Cording added that intermittent fasting is not the easiestdiet in the world and that some people may find it challenging. And if you arethe type of person who loves breakfast, giving it up might not be in the cards.

That said, intermittent fasting does work for some people, so if you are looking for a new way to switch things up it is not a bad thing to try. There are also several ways you can incorporate intermittent fasting into your schedule, so there is some flexibility there.

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