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The crisis of Care: Carers are not ‘hard to reach’, they are easy to ignore – DiEM25
Posted: June 2, 2020 at 5:50 am
Throughout my working life there have been three unifying themes; gender, race and social class. Having now left the UK to live in Turkey, I am very interested in DiEM25 and am hopeful that Social Care will be an issue that DiEM25 will look at. Id be particularly interested in talking about this to women in other countries and interested to find out if there are pan-European Care companies. Ill explain why.
When the extent of Coronavirus was reported on in English hospitals, the TV scenes were chaotic and distressing. I immediately had visions of horrific scenes in care homes. The Care system in England was already broken, way before the virus arrived. If the Health service was already in crisis, the situation in Care would be catastrophic.
Years of underfunding the health service, and the removal of locally accountable Strategic Health Authorities replaced by undemocratic Clinical Commissioning Groups, has led to less qualified staff, lower pay, and longer working hours and waiting lists for appointments.
For the recipients of, and those who worked, in Social Care, the consequences of a fragmented and 85 percent privatisatised service have been dehumanising. Once run mostly by Local Authorities, the Care sector is in all but name unregulated.
Working for a national Home Care agency was an absolute eye-opener. We were paid extremely low wages. We didnt get paid travel time so that the actual wage you ended up with was miniscule.
The role was isolating. Staff were not adequately trained and in particular, there was a lack of mental health training or support to ensure a residents quality of life. Carers provided empathy and humanity in the health sector, but were unpaid for this labor and had to do so in their own precious time.
Carers didnt have time to sit and talk to people to listen, to let people talk. Carers were there to clean, to feed, to prompt medication. The writing up of notes was to be completed during the home visit. Paperwork was often missing, inaccurate or illegible it was chaotic.
Early on, I was sent to care for a woman who had dementia and spoke Bengali. There were two carers standing over the woman, shouting at her and pointing in her face. I was a very new carer who had had middle class jobs up till that point: these two carers had been doing these jobs for years. I felt very conflicted, but I had to say something. I gently intervened and said, You dont shout at people with dementia, it will be very frightening for this woman if you are standing over her and she is sitting and you are pointing in her face. I went back to the managers and said, I really dont want anybody to get into trouble this is not what this is about but when I did this visit I was aware that the carers really didnt know how to support people with dementia. The managers were very nice everybody was really nice but the managers said Oh no weve not had our dementia training either! So that was my introduction to care in Leicester.
I joined the Labour Party when Jeremy Corbyn became leader in 2015, and I became quite active locally. I remember sitting in a meeting in the town hall with the elected mayor, Peter Soulsby, and nine or ten others. We were talking about a campaign he wanted to do locally to promote the Labour Party.
We were discussing possible issues, and I said that, given that Leicester and the East Midlands generally had a very low wage economy, and a very large proportion of BME women working in social care, I thought that it would be a really good way to connect with people when we went canvassing and door knocking. We would be able to raise these issues and get people talking, listen to peoples concerns and in particular to get women involved.
His response was incredulous. He said: Oh, we dont have an issue with social care in Leicester My jaw dropped and he must have noticed because he said, very nicely, No, no, Im serious. It is very rare that we get social care issues raised with us His response was so telling, given that the service was on its knees.
Care is largely a womens issue, a working class womens issue and massively a migrant and Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) womens issue. Just as Peter Soulsby didnt think Care was an issue, the establishment, most of the media and the public dont think it is an issue now, because its not on their radar.
Then, as now, a major problem was that there were not nearly enough carers. Here in Turkey the vast bulk of care homes are owned by the state, whereas in Britain, 85% of care homes are private. I remember that years ago Leicester City Council had a very well-run home care system. It was all run by the local authority, so the carers were all on proper terms and conditions. OK, they were still paid low wages. There were still problems. But there was an infrastructure; there was training and support. Private Care homes are first and foremost businesses. There is therefore a lack of durable and connected infrastructure for Care.
There were therefore significant problems, such as the wrong medication or dose being given, or incorrect timing or the omission of doses. If carers had poor literacy, there was no support. If a carer had fifteen minutes or thirty minutes to make a home visit and they had to take the notes and update them, as well as check the medication that is being administered it was a big mess. There was never enough time, its endemic as Ken Loach portrays so vividly in Sorry We Missed You.
During my six months working for the Home Care agency, it was clear that the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) carers tended to be given more complex and time-consuming cases the residents with multiple problems, acute physical and chronic illnesses as well as dementia. There was a general lack of support for BME carers. A lot of the managers were white, and you know how it is, just like in male hierarchies, promotions were given on the basis of who you knew and got on with. You could see how black and asian women in Leicester were losing out and given worse jobs.
In my second involvement with the Care sector, I trained managers of both private care agencies and care homes, as the County local authority was concerned about a lack of consistency of care. Carers frequently resigned from home care agencies and care homes but moved on to other care homes and homecare agencies in the area. My role was to help managers develop good employment practices: to train them in staff recruitment, retention, equality and diversity. As I told them, it was essential that they included carers in developing the Care policies.
Racist abuse of migrant and BME carers occurred often, and most managers were not trained or skilled enough to address this unlawful abuse. Frequently, managers told of the difficulties they faced with the owners of Care homes and agencies. Managers needed more staff, more equipment, and even more food for residents. A culture of fear pervaded the Care sector from the top down.
Carers are told to read and adhere to a whole pile of Care policies. They are told they will be liable, even legally liable for some breaches of policy, especially Safeguarding policy. There is no paid time to discuss them, and misinterpretation is easy. There are high levels of disciplinary actions and terminations and very few carers are represented by a trades union representative. As well as having your employment contract terminated, carers can be barred from working as a carer again if for instance they are found to have breached Safeguarding policy.
Some people are living in a Care Home because they lack the mental capacity to safely live in the community. They may be subject to an Order known as a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DoLS). Ass a personal representative independent of Social Services and the Care Home my third role involved in the Care sector was to check that a person subject to the DoLS was neither objecting to the deprivation of their liberty, nor that the deprivation of their liberty was too restrictive. Many people with dementia in Care Homes are subject to a DoLS.
During regular visits, I spent time in many Care Homes speaking, listening to, interacting with, and observing residents and staff. I read Care Plans put in place by social workers and checked that any concerns and conditions were raised and addressed.
With a very few exceptions where excellent care was provided, the Home Managers and carers were struggling with an acute deficit of staff and resources. Carers were fearful of raising their concerns openly. If they felt the social worker was not dealing with the issues, there was a threat hanging over the Home that the resident might be removed and placed elsewhere, with the loss of around 1500 a week income.
In most homes, and again with a few exceptions, it was almost impossible to get the General Practitioner (GP) to visit a resident. There was also an acute lack of nurses in the Nursing Care Homes. Frequently, the one nurse in a large Care Home I visited was too busy to speak to me, and after waiting and having a few minutes of their precious time, nurses often apologized and told me they couldnt help with my query as they were from an Agency and didnt know the resident. I would be directed to the busy manager who wouldnt be able to help either and would refer me back to the nurse.
This is my testimony on Rosas case, which is one example of how broken the Care system is:
I visited a lovely care home, with kind carers, cleaners, cooks and managers. I read all the relevant paperwork at the home and discussed Rosa, who I would be visiting fortnightly, with the senior carer/deputy manager. I was informed that Rosa lacked the mental capacity to care safely for herself in the community and was subject to a DoLS. She was losing weight, would not come out of her room and was increasingly aggressive. She would spit, scratch, hit and throw things at staff, telling them to get out of her room. When left alone she would scream and cry at night as well as during the day.
English was not her first language. I advised the deputy manager on how to support the resident with her mental health and weight loss. I asked what Rosa liked: flowers; colours; photos; music; films; pictures on the walls? The deputy manager didnt know (Rosa had already lived at the Care Home for around a year at the time of my first visit).
I pointed out she may well regress at times to the concentration camp she had been in, and would need very gentle care. The deputy manager did not know that Rosa had been in a concentration camp, and indeed she said she had heard of one but didnt actually know what a concentration camp was. She was a lovely, 23 year old deputy manager of a care home. I described what Rosa may well have witnessed, heard and experienced in the concentration camp. The deputy manager was shocked and was keen to help Rosa and a plan was put in place, whereby the deputy manager would oversee a lot of Rosas care during the day. We tried to get extra language support for Rosa but none was available.
For about 2 months the plan seemed to be helping. Rosa gained weight, the home carried out regular weight checks. Rosa stopped hitting and carers were by and large able to undertake her physical care. Some carers noticed that she would talk to them more.She was, however, still crying at night sometimes.
We had asked the doctor to provide anti depressants, but these were not given consistently. Paperwork was missing which made tracking progress difficult. After around 3 months of visits I noticed a decline. The deputy manager had been taken off the floor to do all the paperwork (which now needed to be logged onto a computer) in readiness for a CQC inspection. It became increasingly difficult for me to read up to date notes as the only computer was in the managers office and she was always busy on it.
There were not nearly enough care staff and the deputy manager told me carers were leaving without giving notice because they were so stressed. I told the home I would have to proceed with an application to the Court of Protection as Rosas DoLS was too restrictive. I said I didnt think moving Rosa from the home would benefit her, but the only way we could get the Local Authority to act and provide the extra hours of appropriate social inclusion care, was if the court ordered it. I knew it would take months before the case reached the Court of Protection.
Rosa died before her case got to court.
Companies make massive profits out of the exploited labour of carers. But until carers are supported and funded to unite across regions and borders, they will continue to die from Coronavirus and continue to be exploited. Residents will continue receiving a poor and in many cases inhumane service.
DiEM25 will need to include care workers if they are to make a difference. I hope discussions can start and a thematic group can develop. I hope to be part of those discussions and that group.
To maintain the anonymity of carers and their testimonies, the names in this account have been altered.
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Benefits of Strenuous Exercise and How to Add It to Your Workout – EcoWatch
Posted: June 2, 2020 at 5:48 am
By Sara Lindberg
Whether you've hit a workout plateau or you're just ready to turn things up a notch, adding more strenuous exercise also known as high-intensity exercise to your overall fitness routine is one way to increase your calorie burn, improve your heart health, and boost your metabolism.
However, to do it safely and effectively, there are some guidelines you should follow. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of vigorous exercise and how to safely dial up the intensity of your workouts.
When it comes to exercise, the intensity of how hard you work out is just as important as the duration of your exercise session. In general, exercise intensity is divided into three categories:
For an activity to be vigorous, you need to work at 70 to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate, according to the American Heart Association. Examples of vigorous exercise include:
Low to moderate exercise is easier to sustain for longer periods since you work below 70 percent of your maximum heart rate and, sometimes, well below that level.
To reap health benefits, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that people age 18 and older get one of the following:
Increasing your exercise intensity is fairly simple to do. You can still participate in your favorite activities just at a more vigorous pace.
One of the benefits of more strenuous exercise is that you can reap the same rewards as moderate-intensity exercise but in less time. So, if time is of the essence, doing a more strenuous 20-minute workout can be just as beneficial as doing a slower 40-minute workout session.
Here are some examples of strenuous vs. moderate exercise.
Besides being more efficient, turning up the heat on your fitness sessions can benefit your health in a variety of ways. Let's take a closer look at some of the evidence-based benefits of a higher intensity workout.
So, how do you know for sure that you're exercising at a strenuous level? Let's look at three ways to measure the intensity of your physical activity.
Monitoring your heart rate is one of the most reliable methods for measuring exercise intensity. Exercising at 70 to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate qualifies as vigorous exercise intensity.
You can check your heart rate while you're working out by wearing a heart rate monitor or taking your pulse.
The talk test is one of the easiest ways to measure exercise intensity.
The rate of perceived exertion (RPE) scale is a subjective measure of exercise intensity.
When using RPE, you'll pay attention to your heart rate, breathing, and muscle fatigue, and rate your exertion level based on a scale that ranges from 1 to 10. No exertion is rated as a 1 and maximum effort is rated as 10.
To be considered vigorous, an activity should meet or exceed a level of 6 to 7, which is considered hard on the RPE scale. This includes jogging, biking, or swimming. Running without stopping is ranked as 8 to 9 on the RPE scale.
Adding strenuous activity to your weekly workout routine requires some careful planning. Fortunately, many of the activities that you do at a moderate level can easily be performed at a higher intensity.
One way of incorporating vigorous aerobic activity into your routine is to do a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout. This type of workout combines short bursts of intense activity typically performed at 80 to 95 percent of your maximum heart rate with recovery periods at 40 to 50 percent maximum heart rate.
To sustain this level of training, consider following a 2:1 work to rest ratio. For example, a treadmill workout or outdoor running session could include:
Playing a fast-paced sport like soccer, basketball, or racquetball is another effective way to add strenuous activity to your fitness routine. Participating in cycling classes or swimming laps are other ways to build more strenuous exercise into your workouts.
Before you turn up the intensity on your workouts, it's important to keep the following safety tips in mind.
If you have a health condition or you haven't been active in a while, make sure you talk to your doctor before you start a high-intensity exercise routine. Your doctor can advise you on a safe level of exercise or how to become more active in the safest way possible.
Going from low- or moderate-intensity workouts to vigorous exercise requires time and patience. While you may be ready to jump in with both feet, the safest way to add more vigorous exercise is to do it in bite-size increments. Pushing yourself too quickly can result in injuries and burnout.
For example:
It's also a good idea to space out your vigorous workouts throughout the week. Try not to do two strenuous sessions back-to-back.
Your body requires more time to recover from a vigorous workout compared to a low- or moderate-intensity session.
To help your body recover, make sure to always include a cooldown and stretch routine after strenuous physical activity.
Staying hydrated is especially important when you're exercising hard. Not drinking enough fluids can affect the quality of your workout and make you feel tired, lethargic, or dizzy. It may even lead to headaches and cramps.
Turning up the intensity of your workout sessions can be an effective way of boosting your overall health and fitness. It's also an easy way to save time when trying to fit a workout into your day.
To play it safe, always start slow and pay attention to how your body feels.
While vigorous exercise offers many health benefits, it's not appropriate for everyone. If you have a health condition or you haven't been active in a while, make sure to talk with your doctor before working out at a more strenuous level.
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Michigan State’s first-year coach Mel Tucker can’t escape the weight of expectations – The Detroit News
Posted: June 2, 2020 at 5:48 am
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Its been a while since theres been a new face prowling the sidelines at Spartan Stadium.
For 13 seasons, Mark Dantonio led Michigan States football program, and in the process, he took the Spartans to a level of success it hadnt seen in decades. Along the way, he became the programs winningest coach, won three Big Ten championships, took the Spartans back to the Rose Bowl after a quarter-century absence and saw his run reach its peak in 2015 with a berth in the College Football Playoff.
There was only one regular season that ended with a losing record (3-9 in 2016) and only one other time were the Spartans sub-.500, finishing 6-7 after losing the Alamo Bowl in 2009. It was an unprecedented run.
Mel Tucker(Photo: Al Goldis, AP)
Where did it start, though?
In 2007, Dantonio took over a program that had been flailing in the wind under John L. Smith and, before him, Bobby Williams. Michigan State went 7-6 that year, losing some tight games before taking on Boston College in the Champs Sports Bowl.
It was the start of an amazing run, one that leads to the question of what is to be expected from Mel Tucker, Dantonios replacement? A head coach with only one season at Colorado, Tucker has a wealth of experience at the NFL level and with some of college footballs best programs.
But, he faces his share of challenges at Michigan State. The roster needs work the quarterback position is up in the air and the defense has plenty of holes to fill, and Dantonios success has raised expectations. Just being good isnt enough. Michigan State fans expect to play for championships now, a task made tougher considering Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan are on the schedule every season.
Tucker has already created some momentum, scoring some early recruiting victories, even during a pandemic while infusing some energy in the program.
How will he fare in that first season, though? That is tougher to guess. By the end of the season, well know, and we thought it would be a good idea to look at the other 13 coaches in the Big Ten, see how they did in year one and what it became from that point forward.
Jim Harbaugh, Michigan (First season: 2015, 10-3)
The former Wolverines quarterback was hired to bring his alma mater back to a championship level following seven seasons of mediocrity under Rich Rodriquez and Brady Hoke. The first season provided plenty of hope even with the last-second loss to MSU and a one-sided loss to Ohio State but its been more of the same since. While the Wolverines have plenty of talent, that championship continues to remain out of reach.
Ryan Day, Ohio State (First season: 2019, 13-1)
It cant be easy to replace a national-championship level coach and one of the best in the history of the game, but things couldnt have gone much better for Day as he took over last season for Urban Meyer. The Buckeyes went undefeated in the regular season, won the Big Ten title game and, if not for a controversial call in the national semifinals, could have been playing for another national title. With recruiting continuing to roll, it doesnt look like there will be a drop-off anytime soon for Day.
James Franklin, Penn State (First season: 2014, 7-6)
Franklins first season began with the Nittany Lions still under sanction from the NCAA in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal, but early in the year, the sanctions were lifted. Franklin and his team took advantage by becoming bowl eligible, despite a 2-6 record in conference, and closed with a win in the Pinstripe Bowl. Penn State has gone on to win 11 games three different times and earned a Big Ten championship in 2016.
Tom Allen, Indiana (First season: 2017, 5-7)
Turning around a program like Indianas is no simple task, and doing it in one of the toughest divisions in the nation only adds to the difficulty. Allen had some close calls in year one, losing four games by one possession, and managed to win five games. The Hoosiers repeated that in 2018 before breaking through to become bowl eligible last season, though they still came up short against division foes Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan and Michigan State.
Mike Locksley, Maryland (First season: 2019, 3-9)
The other first-year coach in the division last season, Locksley had a far tougher job than Day did at Ohio State. He was taking over a program that had endured a tumultuous few years that included the off-season death of player Jordan McNair and plenty of coaching uncertainty as D.J. Durkin was replaced by Matt Canada on an interim basis. Maryland won just three games last season, but he has the Terps recruiting at a higher level than usual and has created optimism around the program heading into his second season.
Greg Schiano, Rutgers (First season: 2020)
The only other first-year coach in 2020 isnt exactly a first-year coach considering Schiano led the Scarlet Knights from 2001-2011, taking the team to six bowl games and enduring just one losing season in the final seven. He won only 12 games in his first four seasons during his first stint with the Scarlet Knights and this turnaround project will be just as tough considering Rutgers won only eight games in more than three seasons under Chris Ash.
Paul Chryst, Wisconsin (First season: 2015, 10-3)
The former Badgers offensive coordinator got his feet wet as a head coach for three seasons at Pittsburgh before returning in 2015 to take over one of the most consistent programs in the country. Chryst won 10 games that first season and has won at least 10 in four of his five seasons for a team that hasnt finished below .500 since 2001. Since that first year, Chryst has taken the Badgers to three conference title games as well as three New Years Six bowl games, including the Cotton, Orange and Rose bowl.
Kirk Ferentz, Iowa (First season: 1999, 1-10)
It takes a deep dive into the record books to recall the first season for Ferentz, who is about to begin his 22nd season leading the Hawkeyes. He won just one game that season against Northern Illinois when Northern Illinois wasnt any good and followed that with three more wins in 2000. From there, though, there have been few complaints as Iowa has missed a bowl game only twice and finished under .500 just one time in 2007.
Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern (First season: 2006, 4-8)
The longest-serving coach in the conference behind Ferentz, Fitzgerald took over the Wildcats at the age of 32 after the sudden death of coach Randy Walker. Fitzgerald had served as linebackers coach the previous four seasons and Northwestern won only four games in his first season at the helm. However, he quickly showed his value, winning six games in 2007 before nine wins in 2008 led to a string of five straight bowl appearances.
P.J. Fleck, Minnesota (First season: 2017, 5-7)
After taking Western Michigan to 13 wins and a Cotton Bowl berth in 2016, Fleck took over the Golden Gophers after previous coach Tracy Claeys had been let go after supporting a player-led boycott over the suspension of 10 teammates in a sexual assault case. It was no easy task and Fleck won only five games that first season, a four-game drop-off from Claeys last season. However, it didnt take long to turn the tide and Fleck led the Gophers to 11 wins in 2019 and within a game from winning the West.
Jeff Brohm, Purdue (First season: 2017, 7-6)
After four years of losing under Darrell Hazell, Brohm created plenty of buzz in his first season, taking a team many expected to finish at the bottom of the division standings and leading them to a bowl game. The Boilermakers lost three conference games by a single possession and closed the regular season with back-to-back wins over Iowa and Indiana to become bowl eligible. They defeated Arizona in the Foster Farms Bowl, however, theyve failed to play in a bowl game since.
Lovie Smith, Illinois (First season: 2016, 3-9)
Smiths hire in 2016 surprised many considering Smith had spent the bulk of his coaching career in the NFL. But the move was made in hopes of jump-starting a program that has won more than seven games only twice in the last 20 years. There were plenty of roster challenges and the Fighting Illini won only three games in Smiths first season, following that with only two victories in 2017. But light has started to appear at the end of the tunnel as Illinois became bowl eligible last season for the first time since 2014.
Scott Frost, Nebraska (First season: 2018, 4-8)
The hiring of the former Cornhuskers quarterback came with as much hype as when Michigan hired Harbaugh. However, the results have been slow to come for the coach that led UCF to a perfect season in 2017. The Huskers lost their first six games in Frosts first season and managed only five wins last season, even as many were picking them to win the Big Ten West.
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RHOCs Shannon Beador shows off 40-pound weight loss in sweet photos with new boyfriend – The Sun
Posted: June 2, 2020 at 5:48 am
THE Real Housewives of Orange County's Shannon Beador looks radiant as she shows off her 40-pound weight loss and snuggle up to her boyfriend.
Shannon, 56, showed off her stunning transformation on Instagram as she glammed up for a RHOC interview she was doing in her garage.
Rocking wavy long blonde hair, a black silk top and white jeans, the slim Shannon stood proudly by her boyfriend of almost one year, John Janssen.
In one of the photos, John who works in insurance, proudly looks down at his girlfriend and Shannon simply captioned the post with a red love heart emoji.
In another post, Shannon shared photos of her makeover for the interview which featured a natural makeup look and Sonja by Sonja Morgan earrings.
She remained coy about what exactly she was filming, simply writing: "Glam for filming in the garage... "
RHOC fans loved seeing Shannon radiant and happy especially after her bitter divorce from ex David Beador.
One user wrote: "So happy that you're so happy."
While another added: "Omg, you look amazing and so happy."
And a third said: "You look so happy, you give hope to others."
Shannon and David split after 17 years of marriage, but the divorce took two years to finalize as the pair battled over finances and other other arrangements.
They have three daughters together, Sophie, 18 and twins Stella and Adeline, 15.
David quickly moved on, getting engaged to Lesley Ann Cook in January just months after his divorce was finalized.
But Shannon was in no rush to get to the altar again, even though she would like to marry at some point in the future.
She told People last year: I would like to get married again someday. I want to have that partnership and be part of a team.
For the moment, she is enjoying being head over heels for John who is also smitten with his reality star girlfriend.
He penned a moving tribute to Shannon on her birthday last year: "You are my best friend and the woman I can not live without. Happy birthday!!!!! I love you with all of my heart and soul. You are my forever and ever amen.
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She said on Watch What Happens With Andy Cohen: "And as you and I have discussed, I have lung damage in both my lungs, so I'm one of those people that has to be careful.
The disorder causes a build up of excess mucus, which could potentially lead to a greater risk of infection in the lungs.
To cope she added: "So one of the things that I've done is I've tried to create a very balanced, peaceful, and zen-like home and I've got nine lemons in a bowl in whatever room I can put it in because I need the peace.
"I need the zen.
"So that I'm not stressing out.
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The Added Benefits of Healthy Eating 3w Market News Reports – 3rd Watch News
Posted: June 2, 2020 at 5:48 am
It is true, what you eat can and often does reflect on your body either good or bad. The better you eat, the better it can be for all of your body parts, including your hair, skin, nails, bones, and overall general healthy appearance.
Healthy eating habits are essential, and we all know that. Even if you ask the daily junk-food-eaters about this, they will also nod their heads in agreement. Surprisingly, we all know about the benefits but can become helpless with the unusual demands of our taste buds and old habits.
So, keeping all the distractions aside, lets understand how good eating habits benefit our overall health and body.
Weight loss
One of the first and the foremost reasons that will make you accept better eating habits may be to reach your weight loss goals. When you start eating healthy food that can include low carbs, green veggies, salads, and juices, your body begins to use the stored fat for its functioning. Thus, such a healthy diet helps you to lose the extra bodyweight more quickly. Further, if you are following a specialized diet, skipping breakfast may not be the best idea, as it can throw off your blood sugar, and even increases your fat storage. A good rule of thumb may be to include 4-5 servings of fruit in your diet each day. Even though some fruit can have moderate calories, they can also add high-level nutrients.
Controls mood
Believe it or not, when you eat healthy food, everything goes inside your body in a stabilized state; no extra carb or protein shakes may be needed, just a pure and well-balanced diet. And, as food has its direct connection with your mind and body, it does its work by cheering up you from inside. Multiple pieces of research have shown that green leafy vegetables in breakfast can help you to stay happy and healthy by increasing your folate levels. Notably, low folate levels may be a cause of depression.
Boosts immune system
Healthy eating has always maintained its link with a robust immune system. When you eat healthily and feed your body the vital nutrients it needs, conclusively, it gains the strength to fight with diseases and makes you more potent and healthier. A smart diet, with its high-value nutrients, not only gives you a better immune system but also allows your body to work on the repair of your skin cells. That means, more glow and younger-looking skin!
Boosts energy
Are you the one who feels sleepy all day long? If it is yes, you may check your eating habits. A healthy diet might be all you need to boost your energy levels. If your body is not getting enough proper fuel, it could gradually lead to a higher risk of depression, obesity, stroke, and even cancer. Excess of anything is bad, and it goes the same with the bad eating habits.
So, switch to healthy eating habits, and feel more energetic and productive all day long!
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Hiking the Liberty Cap Trail in Colorado National Monument – 5280 | The Denver Magazine
Posted: June 2, 2020 at 5:48 am
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Chronicling the pleasuresand painof an overnight backpacking trip along the Liberty Cap Trail, a trek that offers gorgeous canyon and valley views and none of the crowds.
Trailhead: Upper Liberty CapDistance: 11 miles, out and backElevation Loss/Gain: 650 feetSolitude-O-Meter: 1
3 p.m. My husband and I stop by the visitor center to get our required-but-free backcountry camping permit and ask for trail recommendations. When the ranger mentions bear sightings on Ute Canyon Trail, we opt for the 11-mile out-and-back Liberty Cap Trail; were not keen on close encounters of the ursine kind.
9:30 a.m. The next morning, en route to the Upper Liberty Cap trailhead, a bighorn sheep struts across the horizon on a rock wall like he owns the place. He kind of does.
10 a.m. We heave on packs loaded with a gallon of water eachsince there are no water sources on Liberty Capsign the logbook, and head down a meandering path through pion and juniper.
10:04 a.m. We stop to complain about the weight of our packs.
11:30 a.m. After gradually descending about three miles through meadows of Indian ricegrass, we find a spot to set up camp.
12:30 p.m. Unburdened by our packs, we practically dance the remaining 2.5 miles to the edge of the mesa above Liberty Cap.
1:30 p.m. We pick our way down a trail better suited to bighorns than humans to get a closer look at the rocky dome that is Liberty Cap. Rungs once led up the 50-foot-tall mound but have been removed. We try scaling it anywayand quickly decide we are insane.
3 p.m. A sock change and a snack refresh us before we set off to explore more. Our wanderings reveal novel vantages on the canyons we thought wed already seen from every possible angle.
6:30 p.m. We make it back to the tent in time to watch the sunset light up the Book Cliffs in pinkand yellow sepia tones no Instagram filter could ever imitate.
7:30 p.m. Dinner made and bear canister hung, we settle in for the night. I can see my breath in the glow of my headlamp; its supposed to drop to near freezing tonight. Weve got three uphill miles to retrace tomorrow, so I click off the light and listen to an orchestra of frogs and bats. Planes flicker like night lights overhead. Most of them are headed west. In the morning, so are we.
Kasey Cordell is 5280's Editorial Projects Director.
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Latest Scientific Findings on Weight Loss Opportunities and Diet Risks – SciTechDaily
Posted: June 1, 2020 at 2:42 pm
Virtual conference presents progress and pitfalls in understanding the best way to lose excess weight.
Many of us are eating differently during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some are taking the stay-at-home lifestyle as an opportunity to work on weight loss goals. Get the latest research findings on fad diets, losing weight and healthful eating at NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE, a virtual conference featuring leading nutrition experts from around the world.
NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINEis hosted by the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), the preeminent professional organization for nutrition research scientists and clinicians. ASNs flagship meeting, Nutrition 2020, wascanceled due to the impacts of COVID-19. Attend the meeting for free online.
Dieting risks
Is your weight loss diet giving you enough nutrients?
Micronutrients are important for keeping your body healthy and warding off disease. In a year-long randomized controlled trial, researchers found that 54 people following one of two diets a low-carbohydrate diet or a high-fiber, bean-rich diet showed similar results in terms of weight loss but were deficient in some micronutrients. While nutrient content varied between the two diets, participants in both groups consumed less than the recommended daily amount of vitamin D, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium and copper.
Neal G. Malik, California State University, is the presenting author. This research will be presented as avirtual abstract presentationbeginning June 1 at 12 p.m. EDT.
When healthy eating becomes an obsession
A new study suggests weight-loss diets may go hand-in-hand with orthorexia nervosa, a potentially damaging obsession with healthy eating. An internet survey of more than 400 college students found more than three-quarters of respondents who reported following a weight loss diet also showed signs of orthorexia, compared to less than 40% among those who were not dieting. Those following a weight loss diet also showed a much higher risk for other eating disorders.
Zhiping Yu, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is the presenting author. This research will be presented as avirtual abstract presentationbeginning June 1 at 12 p.m. EDT.
Looking beyond food
Can gut microbes help or hinder weight loss?
While the microbes living in and on our bodies play a big role in our health, little is known about how they influence weight loss efforts. New research suggests that the type of bacteria in a persons gut may help predict their likelihood of weight-loss success. Out of 36 people participating in a six-month weight loss program, the 12 participants who succeeded in losing the targeted amount of weight (5% weight loss) showed lower concentrations of certain bacteria and higher concentrations of others at baseline compared to participants who did not lose weight. The findings suggest gut microbes may influence weight loss by affecting how the body processes food, researchers say.
Moira K. Differding, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, is the presenting author. This research will be presented as avirtual abstract presentationbeginning June 1 at 12 p.m. EDT.
Exercise brings no weight loss boost compared to diet alone
A study involving 383 overweight adults found that following a calorie-restricted diet resulted in roughly the same amount of weight loss regardless of a persons level of physical activity. After one year of limiting their intake to 1,200-1,800 calories per day, participants lost just over 20 pounds on average, but the amount of weight lost was not significantly different among participants who exercised an average of 1.5 hours per week compared to those exercising nearly 4 hours per week. The researchers also found that participants level of physical activity did not affect their ability to keep their calorie and fat consumption within bounds.
Carli A. Ligouri, University of Pittsburgh, is the presenting author. This research will be presented as avirtual abstract presentationbeginning June 1 at 12 p.m. EDT.
Nutrition tech
How reliable are commercial nutrition apps?
Researchers examined how calories and nutrients are calculated in two commercial nutrition apps CalorieKing and MyFitnessPal compared to a reference database used by scientists, the University of Minnesota Nutrition Coordinating Center Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR). Overall, the apps were similar to the NDSR in counting calories and nutrients for the 50 most commonly consumed foods, with a few exceptions. MyFitnessPal was less reliable in its assessment of total fat and fiber intake for all foods, and was especially unreliable when it came to calculating calories, carbohydrates and fiber content of fruits. This variability underscores the need to compare nutrition apps with validated data sources if they are to be used in research and practice, researchers say.
Annie W. Lin, Northwestern University, is the presenting author. This research will be presented as avirtual abstract presentationbeginning June 1 at 12 p.m. EDT.
Personalized weight loss program does not bring added confidence
Researchers are exploring whether a weight loss diet can be made more effective by accounting for how a persons body responds to specific foods. Early results from the three-month data involving 75 participants suggest this personalized approach has no effect on how people perceive their ability to resist overeating compared to a one-size-fits-all diet. The researchers plan to continue the study to examine how a personalized diet might affect participants confidence or actual weight loss in the longer term.
Lu Hu, New York University, is the presenting author. This research will be presented as avirtual abstract presentationbeginning June 1 at 12 p.m. EDT.
NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE is a dynamic virtual event showcasing new research findings and timely discussions on food and nutrition. The online meeting, held June 1-4, 2020, is hosted by the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) with support from the ASN Foundation. ASNs flagship meeting, Nutrition 2020, was canceled due to the impacts of COVID-19.
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LEVL And CoachCare Partner To Further Virtual Health For Weight Loss Market – Daily Record-News
Posted: June 1, 2020 at 2:42 pm
SEATTLE, June1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --LEVL, an FDA registered device that allows users to calculate, monitor and predict fat loss through a single breath, is working with CoachCare to further their service integration to address the increased consumer interest in telemedicine and virtual health in light of COVID-19.LEVL's fat metabolism insights seamlessly integrate with CoachCare's custom patient mobile app, clinical dashboard, and proprietary scales and trackers that deliver 24/7 insight into a patient's progress to monitor all aspects of their weight loss program.
"Understanding how individuals burn fat is a critical piece of the weight loss journey and each person's road to success," said Brent Hixson, LEVL CEO. "Our integration with CoachCare ensures that this journey can continue from home by providing LEVL users better access to virtual health to support their success."
With LEVL, users can accurately predict individualized fat loss by measuring acetone in the breath. The device indicates low levels of ketones as the body shifts into an elevated fat metabolism state, making it a useful tool for any prescribed diet. Based on 50 years of breathscienceresearch, LEVL combined with the remote access of CoachCare allows clinicians and their patients to see personalized, real-time data about how much fat the body is burning per day and week. It complements any weight loss program and is covered by insurance.
"CoachCare's integration of LEVL furthers our ability to support better patient outcomes for weight loss patients from their own homes," said Andrew Zengilowski, CoachCare's CEO and Co-Founder. "LEVL adds a critical measurable component to help patients see significant results."
Data from a LEVL device, which works with any prescribed diet, can be tracked directly through the LEVL iOS or Android app, and is fully integrated into the CoachCare app and dashboard along with several other patient metrics, to provide a complete picture of the patient's weight loss journey.
About LEVL:LEVLis an FDA cleared and HIPAA compliant device that supports weight loss through a non-invasive measurement of ketones using breath. The LEVL device enables users to identify how a prescribed diet and exercise plan impacts fat metabolism in real-time, enhances patient care by giving clinicians the ability to remotely monitor and keeps patients motivated with daily feedback. All it takes is a simple breath. For more information visit their websitehere.LEVL test reimbursements are available but vary by state and provider.
About CoachCare:CoachCare's comprehensive, HIPAA-compliant suite of virtual tools, including real-time messaging, video conferencing, screening, content sharing and connected devices, is the closest your patients can get to an in-person visit, all from the safety and comfort of their own homes.Request more informationhere.
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Fat loss lessons one man learned losing 140 pounds and keeping it off – Insider – INSIDER
Posted: June 1, 2020 at 2:42 pm
Losing weight is one thing, keeping it off is another.
In fact, research suggests that 80% of people who lose at least 10% of their body weight regain everything they lost, if not more.
So it's extra impressive when someone manages to sustain their weight loss.
One such person is Carter Good: In 2011, he weighed 305 pounds.
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But within a year, he'd lost 100 pounds, and the year after that he lost another 40. Nine years later, Good hasn't regained the weight.
The 25-year-old from Austin, Texas, who is now a weight loss coach and qualified personal trainer, recently shared the 10 most important lessons he's learned about sustainable fat loss in an Instagram post.
Carter Good is now a qualified personal trainer. Carter Good
"I know that my weight loss is inspiring ... and so every time I share, I try to use it as a way to encourage and educate others on the right way to lose weight and get healthy," Good told Insider.
Here are the 10 lessons Carter Good learned through losing 140 pounds, and keeping it off.
Good learned the hard way about how to lose weight right.
"Initially, it was all through crazy restriction and cardio," he told Insider, explaining that he found a diet plan online and just cut the portions in half, which he now realizes was "not smart."
"Along with eating a very low-calorie diet, I would use the elliptical for 60 to 75 minutes every single day," he added.
Although this approachdidlead to weight loss, it wasn't sustainable because it was too restrictive.
"It took one to two years of education and mental growth to find more balance between my fitness goals and other life goals," he said.
It's essential to make the process enjoyable.
"Regardless of how long it takes you to lose weight, you're going to spend a much longer time maintaining a lean and healthy body," Good wrote on Instagram.
Good encourages people to understand that your weight is a tool, not your identity.
"People come to me with the goal of losing a certain amount of weight," he said. "Maybe it's a weight they used to be at, or maybe a weight their doctor recommends reaching.
"Either way, the number isn't the goal ... it's what happens when you get down to that number."
So instead of thinking about the number on the scale as the goal, focus on the habits, strategies, and routine you'll develop on the way.
Although the key to sustainable weight loss is creating a healthy lifestyle you enjoy and can thus maintain, and it's never wise to cut out every food you enjoy, youwillhave to make some changes, Good said.
"Most people struggle with their weight," he wrote.
"If you prioritize fitness, you're going to have to be disciplined. You'll often have to skip the next round of beers or pass on the late-night slice.
"That doesn't mean you can't have fun, though."
It's important still to enjoy your diet. Carter Good
The sad truth is that peanut butter, while being nutrient-dense and delicious, is also very energy-dense and easy to overeat.
"It's sad, I know," Good wrote.
"But for real. Measure that s---."
As healthy as kale and celery may be, there's no point forcing yourself to eat them if you don't enjoy them.
"Eat whole foods you enjoy," Good wrote.
"Include 'fun foods' you enjoy. You should never resent your diet."
Good wrote that as he lost weight, his cravings didn't vanish but he got "better at delaying gratification for a greater reward."
"People who are successful in fitness (and other areas of life) are the people who are able to delay gratification. Simple as that," he explained to Insider.
"Oftentimes with fitness, the 'easier' and 'more enjoyable' choice you make in the moment isn't the one that'll lead to being lean and healthy."
For example, watching Netflix on the couch is easier than going to do a workout.
"Part of becoming someone who makes fitness a priority is being able to make the harder choice in the moment that leads to a greater reward in the future," Good said.
"It's not an easy mindset to train, but the more consistent you can be from the start, the easier it gets especially once you start seeing results!"
Don't force yourself to eat healthy foods you don't like. Carter Good
"Ignore them," Good wrote.
You may be surprised by how people respond to your weight loss.
"Just like anything worth having," Good wrote.
Don't rush the process.
Good wrote that investing in your health and making fitness a priority is worth it because not only does it lead to feeling and looking better, but it allows you to do better for the people in your life.
"Losing weight has taught me about hard work, discipline, and delayed-gratification, which has helped me in so many other areas of my life," Good said.
"For example, if it wasn't for fitness, I would have never believed in my ability to build and grow my own business.
"It's also taught me that I can accomplish anything I want in life. I just have to be willing to work hard, be patient, and refuse to quit."
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Are Bananas Good For Weight Loss? What Nutritionists Say – Women’s Health
Posted: June 1, 2020 at 2:42 pm
If there ever was a multi-use fruit, it's bananas. You can bake them into bread, throw them on some pancakes, dip them into chocolate, and make them into ice cream. Plus, they're and easy, portable snack that's packed full of good-for-you vitamins and minerals.
But are sweet, filling fruits like bananas good for weight loss? After all, bananas do contain their fair share of sugar and carbs. Turns out, they're still a *great* food for people who are trying to lose weight, says Tamsin Jordan, a registered dietitian in New York City. "Bananas are a nutritional powerhouse that provide an array of health benefits," Jordan says. "One large-sized banana provides roughly 10 percent of your daily potassium needs." And that's just one of its many micronutrients.
You can definitely incorporate bananas into your diet without straying from your weight-loss goalsthe key is looking at your nutrition as a whole. Here's how bananas can impact your weight loss, according to a dietitian.
One small, ripe banana is about 112 calories, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It's made up of 0.85 grams of protein, 26.4 grams of carbs, 2 grams of fiber, and 0.3 grams of fat. It's also rich in vitamins and minerals, like potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, vitamin C, and folate.
Bananas are chock-full of nutrients that aid the body in different ways. It's no secret that bananas pack loads of potassium: about 375 milligrams per banana. "This essential mineral works in partnership with sodium to control fluid balance within the body," says Jordan, who adds that upping your potassium intake may help decrease blood pressure levels.
Bananas are also full of vitamin C, which aids the body's immune system. "In addition to helping with immunity, vitamin C neutralizes free radicalsthereby reducing cellular damage, which helps delay aging," Jordan says. "Magnesium is important for nerve transmission, heart contraction, and glucose and insulin metabolism."
Vitamin C is also good for the skin, as it protects skin cells from oxidative stress, supports collagen production, and improves the skin's hydration. If you like green bananas, you can also experience benefits in the gut department, since the resistant starch content of green bananas make them an ideal fuel source for healthy gut bacteria, which in turn aids digestion and weight control, explains Jordan.
If you still want to experience the health benefits of green bananas without actually eating them, try adding green banana flour to your next smoothie. Women who consumed green banana flour lost weight and experienced improvements in their body composition, per a study in the Journal of Nutrients.
There's a misconception that the fruit isn't ideal for weight loss due to its carb content, Jordan says. Fruit can be a great weight-loss food. "Rather than focusing on having no carbs if you're trying to lose weight, you want reach for 'slow carbs,'" Jordan explains. "While eating bananas wont directly lead to weight lossnutrition is never that simplethey can help with weight loss."
The banana's fiber content allows for the slow release of glucose into the bloodstream, which in turn helps with appetite control by helping you feel fuller for longer. "The fruits sweet taste also offers a healthy way to satisfy your sugar craving," says Jordan. "They contain easy-to-digest carbs, which provide a great energy boost before, during, or after a workout."
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When it comes to snacking, Jordan often recommends thinking about consuming foods in pairs. Her pro tip: Pair a carb-containing food with a protein or healthy fat. So in the case of bananas, a good option is to pair one with peanut butter. "Eating a tablespoon of peanut butter that contains protein and fat will delay the digestion of the sugar in the banana and increase your satiety," she says. Having a plan will help you stay on top of your weight-loss goals while incorporating bananas into your diet.
Jordan recommends her clients front load their calories to support maintaining a healthy weight, citing a study in the Journal of Obesity that found that the body is more effective at burning calories in the morning.
But she also says when it comes to having a banana, it's not worth getting caught up on timing since they are beneficial at any time of the day.
As bananas ripen, their sugar content increases, which in turn raises the score of their glycemic index (GI); Jordan explains that the GI index is a measure of how quickly a food causes your blood sugar level to rise. Green bananas have a low score.
Still, even a ripe banana has a low GI score in comparison to other fruits. Green bananas aren't necessarily better for weight loss than ripe bananas, but what you should have really depends on your goals, Jordan says. "The ripe yellow variety will give you a quick energy boost, perfect for fueling a workout," Jordan notes. "On the other hand, the high resistant starch content in green bananas will satisfy your hunger for longerand therefore might make a better option for a less active part of your day."
There really is no limit on the number of bananas you can eat unless you have an impaired kidney function which could affect your body's ability to excrete potassium, says Jordan.
But when it comes to weight loss and health, moderation and variety are key, adds Jordan: "Mix things up throughout the week and eat different fruits to ensure you are getting all the nutrients you need."
Though fruit is a nutritionally dense, low-calorie food that's unlikely to cause weight gain, you also don't want to overdo it, recommends Jordan. She advises limiting your fruit intake to two to three servings per day, prioritizing them at breakfast time and as snacks between meals, and going hard on the veggies during lunch and dinner.
The bottom line: Bananas (of any ripeness!) are a diet-friendly food and a delicious option as part of a weight-loss plan.
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