Jennifer Lopez performs during the Super Bowl halftime show.(Photo: Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports)

Everyone around me cant stop talking about Jennifer Lopezs diet after flaunting her six-pack abs and, well,every other inch of her body at Sunday's Super Bowlhalftime show.

Seriously,who doesnt want to have J Los abs, legs and booty? So,Im doing it. Lets comparemy diet to thatof the 50-year-old Jenny from the Block.

Ditch coffee. Hell no. I drink three cups (of various sizes) of coffee before noon. But maybe I can switch one of those cups to decaf to start detoxing.

No alcohol. Ouch. I love red wine, but I guess I can do it skipping weeks at a time?

Protein shake for breakfast. Check.

Lunch anddinner: Veggies, greens, quinoa, lean protein?Get real. I stuffed myself over the weekend with barbecue, breads, apple pie, BLTs and pork pozole (soup). Tuesdays lunch is carne azada tacos, salsa and mango slices. But I'll be rethinking my main meals.

At least a gallon of water a day: Wow. Not even close, but I suppose half a gallon is a good start.

Never skip workouts.Lopez works out four to five times a week. Sigh. My three-times-a-week body pump gym class wont cut it. Maybe I can add one day of cardio?

OK. Lets get real. I wont have Lopezs body in a million years. Shes a multi-millionaire superstar with all the hired help at her fingertips. Personal trainers, cooks, maids, you name it, she has it.

But there is something inspirational about her physical appearance and approach to accomplishing it. She has us talking about exercising and eating habits, and thats huge.

To be sure, next time I reach out for the ice cream or the apple pie Ill be thinking of J Lo. Will you?

Elvia Daz is an editorial columnistfor The Republic and azcentral.Reach her at 602-444-8606 orelvia.diaz@arizonarepublic.com. Follow her on Twitter,@elviadiaz1.

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On the surface, a plant-based diet sounds simple. And although its been trending lately, the idea of eating mostly plants has been in the zeitgeist since Michael Pollan spelled it out in The Omnivores Dilemma in 2006.

That said, anyone who has been given a plant-based diet prescription from their doctor, or tried to move away from the standard American diet and toward a more plant-based one, knows that doing so isnt quite as simple as it sounds.

A strict plant-based diet means eating no animal products (aka veganism), but not everything is black and white.

Obviously, a plant-based diet centers on plants: fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts, seeds, beans and legumes. Strictly speaking, it excludes all animal products, including not only meat but eggs and dairy. Some people follow a more flexible plant-based diet that includes a little bit of meat and/or dairy, which isnt technically a plant-based diet. But since both strict plant-based diets and more flexible ones are valid choices with proven health benefits, well talk about both of them here.

Some people say plant-based and mean vegan while others dont, said Marisa Moore, a registered dietitian based in Atlanta. I use the term to mean mostly plants, not vegan.

Then, theres the question of what kind of plant-based food should be included in the diet. Another group takes plant-based to mean 100% whole foods plant-based, meaning even processed foods that are made entirely of plants are excluded, said Taylor Wolfram, a registered dietitian based in Chicago. She also pointed out that there is no standard definition of processed food, which further muddies the idea of what a whole foods plant-based diet really is.

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The bottom line is: One persons plant-based diet might exclude animal products and processed foods, while another persons might make a little bit of room for these things. What all plant-based diets have in common is that they emphasize eating mostly minimally processed plant foods.

Theres evidence that eating a more whole foods plant-based diet can improve health, even if you dont cut out animal products completely.

Good news for anyone who cant fathom giving up cheese or steak forever: You dont need to eat 100% plant-based to see health benefits. Shivam Joshi is an internal medicine physician at the New York University School of Medicine who eats an entirely plant-based diet, but he doesnt necessarily recommend that to his patients.

Many of them are immediately turned off by the idea of going completely vegetarian or vegan. I dont tell people to go vegetarian or vegan, Joshi said. Instead, he tells them to eat plant-based meals most of the time, without worrying about cutting out meat and dairy altogether.

You can get most of the benefits of a full-on plant-based diet by eating this way. No one has really shown that full-on vegan is better, he said.

Moore also pointed out that eating a mostly plant-based diet leaves room for flexibility, which can remove a lot of stress around eating. Im a big fan of flexibility when it comes to food no need to try to be perfect.

Moore suggested a limited amount of flexibility, though: If youre newly transitioning to a plant-based diet, you might start by adding just one or two plant-based meals per week and gradually work your way down. Or, you could make a goal to only eat meat X times per week, depending on what feels realistic for you.

Joshi emphasized a diet rich in unprocessed, high-fiber plant foods. In the short run, he said, these foods deliver high levels of vitamins and minerals, and can help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. In the long run, these effects can improve a persons health outcomes.

Epidemiological data shows that the more plant foods someone eats, the lower their risk for certain chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers, Wolfram said.

OK, but what does shifting to a plant-based diet actually look like?

Whenever someone is considering a plant-based diet, I generally suggest starting off slow, said Ryan Maciel, a registered dietitian with Precision Nutrition. Start with one of your favorite dishes lets say a chicken stir-fry. Replace the chicken with beans, lentils or tofu as your plant-based protein source. In other words, take some time to get comfortable with cooking and eating a few simple plant-based meals before you start overhauling your entire diet.

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You can also focus on upping your fruit and vegetable intake before making any other major changes. Joshi pointed out that only 1 in 10 Americans eats the recommended five servings per day, and that making this a priority will have a huge impact youll get more vitamins, minerals and fiber, and likely eat less saturated fat (which the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends limiting to 10% of your total calories in order to lower your risk of heart disease). And, youll get the most out of those five-a-day if you eat a variety, including leafy greens every day, because youll also get a variety of nutrients.

When and if you do start eating primarily plant-based foods, be sure to prioritize protein and other key nutrients that are less abundant in plant foods.

Wolfram emphasized the importance of prioritizing protein-rich plant foods.

Legumes are a key food group for plant-based eaters to meet protein and amino acid recommendation, she said. Protein recommendations vary from person to person, but the National Academy of Medicine recommends that adults get 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day, about 50 grams per day for a 140-pound person.

Legumes include beans, lentils, peas, peanuts and soy foods such as tofu and tempeh. Plant-based eaters should strive for a minimum of 3 to 4 servings of these foods every day (1/2 cup beans, lentils, peas and soy foods; 1/4 cup peanuts; 2 tablespoons peanut butter).

Maciel emphasized the importance of getting adequate micronutrients. Here are some ways to do that:

Dark leafy greens, beans and fortified grains are a good source of iron, and eating them alongside foods rich in vitamin C (like citrus and bell peppers) can help with iron absorption.

Omega 3-fatty acids are essential fats that can improve your health by reducing your risk of heart disease, Maciel said. Omnivores can get these from fatty fish, but walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds are all good plant-based sources.

Dairy is off-limits, but its a major source of calcium. There are plenty of other options for you to choose to meet your needs, Maciel said. Fortified plant-based milks, tofu, broccoli, leafy greens, beans, nuts and seeds are all good sources.

It can be challenging to get enough vitamin D from whole food sources, especially for vegetarians, Maciel said. Although things like plant-based milk, orange juice and cereals are often fortified, people who dont get much sun exposure might be lacking in vitamin D talk to your doctor about possible supplementation.

Iodine is needed to make thyroid hormones, Maciel said. Since iodine is naturally found in foods such as fish and dairy, plant-based eaters excluding these foods may be at risk. Seaweed and fortified grains are good sources, or you could switch to using iodized salt (many salts at the grocery store are iodized).

Vitamin B12 is only found in animal products and fortified foods, Maciel said. Therefore, vegans need to take a B12 supplement or consume foods fortified with vitamin B12. Plant-based options include fortified plant-based milks, fortified cereals and fortified nutritional yeast.

On a plant-based diet, your staples will look a little bit different.

Especially if this is a new way of eating, know that it may take some time to figure it all out, Moore said. Youll need to plan a little more to make sure youre getting the nutrition you need and not going hungry because youre not sure what you can eat. Cooking big batches of veggies and grains at the start of each week can make things easier, as can keeping plenty of canned or dried beans, nuts and seeds on hand.

Although processed foods shouldnt make up the bulk of your plant-based diet, store-bought frozen veggie burgers and other plant-based meat alternatives are a smart way to round out your meals when youre pressed for time and/or staring down an empty fridge. Likewise, fortified cereals and breads are good sources of many of the nutrients that Maciel mentioned above, so look for whole-grain versions and make them a staple in your kitchen.

One final thing to keep in mind: A plant-based diet isnt realistic for everyone, and thats OK.

What many plant-based diet advocates forget is that not everyone has access to unprocessed plant-based foods, and that even those who do might not realistically be able to eat them regularly. Roughly 11% of the U.S. population is food-insecure, meaning they dont consistently have access to fresh and healthy foods. For anyone in this position, a plant-based diet will be nearly impossible. And even individuals who can access whole foods might not have time to prepare them regularly cooking whole foods from scratch takes longer than picking up ready-made food or cooking convenience foods. This is important to keep in mind when deciding whether a plant-based diet is realistic for you its also a reason not to extol the virtues of such a diet to everyone you meet, as it might instill shame in someone who just cant eat that way.

Plant-based diets can be appealing to those with eating disorders and disordered eating because certain foods are restricted and, therefore, the diet can reduce calories, Maciel said. For these individuals, a plant-based diet or any diet that restricts certain foods probably isnt the best idea. Instead, he recommended that those individuals shift away from food rules, with the help of a registered dietitian or therapist, if possible.

And of course, remember that how you eat is ultimately up to you. If someone has no interest in eating plant-based, then it isnt something they should force, Wolfram said. Eating one way or another doesnt make you morally superior to anyone, and no one way of eating can guarantee health (or, just as importantly, happiness). Also, remember that the way you choose to eat might evolve over time, and theres no need to put a label on your diet if eating an entirely or mostly plant-based diet seems like a good idea for you right now, for health reasons or other reasons, do it! But if your priorities shift in the future, its OK that your eating habits do, too.

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NEW YORK February is American Heart Month, and a great time for a heart-healthy eating check! Heart disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death for men and women in America. Check out these six simple suggestions for eating heart smart:

1. Shave the sodium: Use herbs, spices, citrus, nuts, vinegar, seeds and other flavor boosters instead. Limit intake of high sodium convenience foods and read labels.

2. Figure the Fat: Choose unsaturated fats found in salmon, trout, flaxseed, olive oil, nuts, seeds and avocados. Avoid trans fat found in prepackaged cookies, cakes, pies, shortening and many other packaged foods. Limit saturated fats found in butter, full fat dairy products and marbled and high fat meats.

3. Meat Free Meals: Cut back on saturated fat by going meatless more often. Numerous studies have shown the health benefits of eating a more plant based diet and with a little finesse in the kitchen, you wont miss the meat.

4. Fill Up on Fiber: Studies link a high fiber diet with a lower risk of heart disease. Fiber in whole grains, oats, beans and citrus fruits helps reduce bad LDL cholesterol levels.

5. Feast on Fish: Research suggests that eating fish twice a week can reduce risk of heart disease up to 30%. Omega-3 fats in fish lower triglycerides and blood pressure and also can help prevent irregular heart rhythms.

6. Heart your Cart: Fill up with a variety of colorful fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts, seeds and unsaturated oils.

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Whenever someone is looking to lose weight or get fit, an athletic routine is a part of the planbe it for its calorie-burning aid or to increase overall physical fitness.

But a recent study from the Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science at Drexel University has linked working out to another benefit when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight: It may actually make it easier to adhere to a new, healthier diet plan by helping prevent overeating.

Previous research indicates a link between being active and eating more fruits and vegetables, but in this study researchers wanted to see how exercise affected people's commitment to new diets. The study specifically considered calorie-restricted diets targeting weight loss.

"Interestingly, our study suggests that exercise may also aid in adhering to a reduced-calorie diet," said Rebecca Crochiere, a graduate student and lead author of the study, "perhaps through improved regulation of appetite or eating behavior."

Specifically, the research found that engaging in physical activity for an hour cut odds of overeating in the following hours in half, from 12% to 5%. Longer workouts resulted in further decreases in likelihood of overeating.

Interestingly, according to the researchers, the results of the study also suggest that lighter physical activity had a stronger correlation to decreased overeating than more vigorous activitybut they do say that further research would be needed to confirm this finding, as that result may be more based on the individual study participant than what sort of workout they did.

The temptation, especially when looking to maintain healthy weight, is to exercise more or harder. But if future research indicates that the more moderate workouts can help with diet maintenance, it may help change the way we think about weight loss.

While this research focused on calorie-restricted dieting (which isn't always a good option), knowing that working out can help prevent overeating may help people trying other diets, like intermittent fasting. Since one of the downfalls of people trying a form of IF can be overeating when not fasting, perhaps this knowledge of working out helping to prevent overeating can be applied.

The big take-away? While these results might have interesting implications, everyone is different. But if you're trying a new diet, why not also try revamping your fitness routine while you're at itit might help.

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TYSON FURY'S body transformation ahead of his rematch with Deontay Wilder is down to a diet of six meals a day including a wholesome CURRY.

The British heavyweight boxer showed off his new bulky physique in an Instagram post, with the Gypsy King set to rock in to Las Vegas on February 22 at 19st.

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It will be the heaviest he has been since his comeback fight against Sefer Seferi after 18 months out of the sport battling mental health issues.

And the 31-year-old Lineal champ believes he finally has the recipe for revenge over Wilder after snapping up UFC chef and Conor McGregor nutritionist George Lockhart.

The naturally gifted 6ft 9in ex-unified champ has always appeared to play fast and loose with the science of the sport.

Friend and camp manager Timothy Allcock was also his personal cook ahead of the December 2018 draw and peanut butter chicken was on the menu almost every night.

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Fighting man Fury showed little interest in the diet fads and micro meals that come in and out of fashion among fighters and celebrities.

But he has handed over the pots and pans to former US marine and MMA fighter Lockhart in his efforts to finally fry the Bronze Bomber on February 22 in Las Vegas.

At the start of the camp, Lockheart rustled up salmon cakes with spicy jalapenos, cilantro and Greek yogurt dressing for the 19st powerhouse, and made the dish look sensational.

The expert cook even managed to make Christmas stinkers Brussels sprouts look appetising in one social media post.

Furys tastebuds would have been left tingling by Sriracha honey salmon laid out on a bed of quinoa and Greek rice and skewered chicken with tzatziki sauce was probably a big hit for the fighter.

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Team Fury were purring over a dish of strawberry and mango salsa with tomato and cilantro rice and chilli bean shrimp patty.

And the once 28st food lover was allowed to pig out on a stunning pork dish of apple and cranberry stuffed loin with butternut squash, quinoa, walnuts, and spinach and topped with a citrus avocado vinaigrette.

With Fury deep in sparring sessions at the end of January, his calorie intake and energy would have been boosted by a meaty serving of dijon maple syrup seared wild salmon with rosemary, garlic, roasted sweet potatoes, and tomato, spinach and bean chilli.

Lockhart even manages to make cauliflower appetising by jazzing it up with hummus patties with cilantro lime shrimp and rice, with macadamia nut, avocado, cilantro, lime sauce.

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And Fury might be able to deal with the terrifying American banger a little easier after scoffing a healthy version of sausages.

The Morecambe man had apple and chicken sausage with sweet potatoes, spinach quinoa, cooked in chicken broth with a side of baked kale chips and avocado.

Even Fury's favourite, a curry, makes the list, with Lockhart keen to make sure the boxer gets his red meat intake just right ahead of the Wilder rematch.

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Adopting a plant-based diet can have a positive impact on your health, and these 11 doctors say that eating more vegan food could even help you live longer.

Many doctors, dieticians, and other health professionals advocate for a plant-based diet. In part, this is because of the health risks associated with animal products. There is an increasing body of evidence that links meat consumptionparticularly that of red and processed meatswith chronic illness.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), eating 50 grams of processed meat per dayfour strips of bacon or a single hot dogcan increase the risk of colorectal cancer by up to 18 percent. Diabetes, liver disease, cardiovascular diseases, and colon cancer are all linked to eating meat.

Minh Nguyen, a registered dietician with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), has said that there is no safe amount of meat. In stark contrast, nutrient-dense plant-based foods are thought to minimize the risk ofand, according to some experts, curecertain health conditions.

At PCRM we advocate a plant-based diet for many conditions including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes, Nguyen told LIVEKINDLY. You have to think about what the diet excludes, but also what it incorporates.

Nguyen added that plant-based foods are rich in dietary fiber, which can significantly reduce colorectal cancer risk.

Many government organizations now advocate for plant-based diets for their health and environmental benefits. And the 2019 Canadian nutrition guidelines explicitly recommended a reduction of animal-based foods. Instead of meat and dairy, the Canadian government recommends eating more fresh fruit, vegetables, and other plant-based staples.

Health Canada representative Hasan Hutchinson says that Canadas new guidelines were focused on citizens health. Regular intake of plant-based foods, so vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and these plant-based proteins can have positive effects on health,he said.

As PCRM says, eating plant-based foods can drastically reduce the chances of developing certain diseases. Some studies suggest that eating whole, vegan foods can dramatically reduce the risk of diabetes. It can also enable diabetics to effectively manage symptoms, and for some, drastically reduce their medication.

In addition to physical health benefits, eating more plant-based food can also positively impact your mental health. A plant-based diet has been shown to reduce depression and other mental health issues for people with type-2 diabetes. Other studies indicate that eating whole, plant-based, and vegan foods can ease depression and anxiety in general.

A 2015 Nutritional Neuroscience Journal study exploring the difference in mood between participants. 602 subjectsincluding 283 vegans, 109 vegetarians, and 228 omnivoreshad their moods assessed using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21).

Female vegan participants reported significantly lower average stress scores when compared to non-vegans. And the study also indicated that male vegans experienced a lower average of anxiety. On its website, PCRM also indicates that plant-based foods can improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and low mood.

In addition to direct health benefits, many consumers indicate that their grocery bill goes down after switching. Whole foods such as fruit and vegetables can be cost-effective as well as healthy, and the reduction in the cost of living on a vegan diet can lead to an overall improvement in lifestyle.

Animal agriculture is also a leading cause of climate change. It creates greenhouse gases, pollution, and consumes vast amounts of both land and water. There are also ethical considerations, and eating a primarily plant-based diet minimizes consumer contribution to animal cruelty. Eating more plant-based foods positively impacts personal, global, and animal wellbeing.

According to a study from Harvard Medical School, around a third of early deaths could be prevented with a meat-free diet. Harvard Scientists said that approximately 200,000 lives could be saved each year by cutting out meat and emphasizing plants.

This data was presented at the Unite to Cure Fourth International Vatican Conference in Vatican City in April 2018. The Telegraph reported that the research focused purely on how diet impacts personal health.

We have just been doing some calculations looking at the question of how much could we reduce mortality shifting towards a healthy, more plant-based diet, not necessarily totally vegan, and our estimates are about one-third of deaths could be prevented, explained Dr. Walter Willett, a professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard Medical School.

A 2019 study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, found that consumers with a high intake of fruit and vegetables had more carotenoidsan antioxidantin their bodies. The research included 840 people following five different diets, including vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, flexitarians, and meat-eaters.

Vegan participants showed the highest level of carotenoids, as well as enterolactone, which may be anti-carcinogenic and protect against cardiovascular disease. Vegans also had the highest quantity of omega-3 fatty acids. In contrast, the results of flexitarian participants were not drastically different from those of meat-eaters.

Higher levels of carotenoids, enterolactone, and omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to reduced inflammation. Chronic inflammation has been linked to a variety of health conditions, including diseases like cancer. Combined with the various other health benefits of a plant-based diet, the study indicates that vegan foods may aid longevity.

These 11 doctors all advocate for plant-based foodfor physical, mental, and global health.

Dr. Neal Barnard is a board-certified medical doctor, American author, clinical researcher, and the founding president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Barnard has led several research studies focused on the impact of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain.

Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, founder of the website NutritionFacts.org, and author of the best-selling book How Not to Die (2015) and its cookbook followup, 2019s How Not to Diet. Greger is critical of low-carb diets and maintains that a whole-food, plant-based diet is the best way to prevent, treat, and perhaps reverse chronic illnesses.

Dr. Milton Mills is a vegan advocate and a member of the National Advisory Board for PCRM. He has also been featured in the popular vegan documentary What the Health (2017) and The Invisible Vegan (2019), which explores dietary patterns in the African American community.

The vegan doctor featured in a Mercy for Animals video, in which he said: If you actually look at the way our digestive system is constructed, we have the anatomy and the physiology of a strict plant-eater or herbivore.

Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn is an American physician and the author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (2007), which suggests that a low-fat, plant-based diet can prevent and treat heart disease. Esselstyn was featured in the 2011 documentary Forks Over Knives.

Dr. Kristi Funk is an American breast cancer surgeon, plant-based advocate, and author. She is known for her 2018 book Breasts: The Owners Manual and her treatment of celebrities Sheryl Crow and Angelina Jolie. Funk says that a healthy plant-based diet and exercise can help minimize the risk of cancer.

Dr. Dean Ornish is an American physician, researcher, and author of Dr. Dean Ornishs Program for Reversing Heart Disease (1990). He is also the president and founder of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute based in California, and he advises the use of diet and lifestyle to prevent and treat heart disease.

According to Dr. Kahn, eating a plant-based diet can improve your chances of a long and healthy life. Kahn is a holistic cardiologist, author, and vegan diet advocate. He says that plant-based food is the most powerful source of preventative medicine on the planet.

Dr. Brooke Goldner is a celebrity doctor and the bestselling author of Goodbye Autoimmune Disease and Goodbye Lupus (2015). Goldner says that switching to a plant-based diet helped her reverse her lupus diagnosis, and believes it is an effective way to treat various ongoing and chronic health conditions.

Dr. Kim Williams is a renowned cardiologist and was President of the American College of Cardiology from 2015-2016. He is a vegan advocate and has firmly asserted his belief that plant-based foods can prevent and reverse heart disease. He once commented: There are two kinds of cardiologists: vegans and those who havent read the data.

Dr. Hana Kahleova, M.D., Ph.D., is director of clinical research at PCRM. She is the author of Vegetarian Diet in the Treatment of Diabetes (2013) and earned studied nutrition and diabetes for her doctorate. Kahleova advocates for plenty of exercise and a whole-foods, plant-based diet for optimal health and wellness.

Dr. Michelle McMacken is a board-certified internal physician and assistant professor of medicine at NYU School of Medicine. She works with the Plantrician Project, which aims to educate physicians and healthcare providers about vegan health and the benefits of a plant-based diet.

In just a short time, Ive seen many patients avoid or decrease medications, prevent diabetes, lose weight, and reduce their cardiovascular risk by moving towards or fully adopting a plant-based diet, says Dr. McMacken.

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There's a whole slew of diets out there to choose from, but at the end of the day, it's all about choosing what works for you. One of the latest to surge in popularity is the sirtfood diet, an eating plan stars like Adele and Pippa Middleton swear by. Before you consider trying it out for yourself, let's run through exactly what the sirtfood diet actually is.

The idea behind the sirtfood diet comes from nurtritionists Aidan Goggins and Glen Matten. The two wrote an official guide book about how the diet works and what you can eat on it.

The sirtfood diet works off of the concept that by eating certain things, you can trigger the activation of certain proteins called sirtuins or colloquially dubbed "skinny genes." According to Healthline, sirtuins have many functions and are "a group of seven proteins found in the body that has been shown to regulate a variety of functions, including metabolism, inflammation and lifespan."

By monitoring caloric intake and eating foods that contain a lot of sirtuin proteins in them (a.k.a. "sirtfoods"), this diet aims to have the same effect as exercise and fasting. There are two phases of the diet.

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There are two phases of the sirtfood diet, with phase one lasting a week. For this first week, days one through three are limited to 1,000 calories per day and include three sirtfood-approved green juices and one meal. After the third day, you can consume 1,500 calories per day in the form of two green juices and two meals. In a report by USA Today, it explains that the second phase of the sirtfood diet lasts 14 days and includes "three meals high in sirtfoods, one sirtfood green juice, and one or two sirtfood bite snacks."

The list of approved sirtfoods includes 20 foods, according to SirtFoodDiet.net. The foods are as follows:

Yup, you can still drink red wine and eat chocolate. Although these are the top 20 sirtfoods, there are other foods approved for this diet like asparagus, green beans, raspberries, and popcorn.

You should probably hit the grocery stores and order yourself a juicer before you give this diet a go. There are quite a few moving parts to the phases and a lot of organization required, but it's meant to be fast acting and last about 21 days. When in doubt just think, what would Adele do?

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According to a new report published in the journal Aquaculture, Atlantic salmon parr fed a low fish meal diet supplemented with black soldier fly larvae meal showed enhanced growth performance and nutrient uptake when compared to fish fed a diet supplemented with corn or soy protein. The findings suggest that aquafeeds can reduce fish meal levels and successfully replace the protein with insect meal a move that could make the aquafeed sector more sustainable in the long term.

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Aquaculture is gaining recognition for providing nutritionally dense and sustainable sources of protein for the growing global population, but current farming methods arent perfect. One of the most popular farmed species, Atlantic salmon, is carnivorous and requires a high level of dietary protein to thrive. Fish meal is typically used as the primary protein source in Atlantic salmon diets, but the commodity is expensive and isnt sustainable long-term. Because of this, the aquafeed sector is reducing concentrations of fish meal in salmon feed and trying to find replacement protein sources.

Though the industry has trialled soy and corn protein as a replacement for fish meal, insect meal has emerged as a promising component for aquafeed. Species like black soldier fly larvae can convert food waste from factories, fruits, vegetables and animal tissues into high-quality protein. Depending on the growth media used, larvae meal can reach 60 percent protein concentration and have a lipid range between 10 and 30 percent. It also has a well-balanced amino acid profile, reducing the need for further dietary supplementation.

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Though multiple trials have explored whether black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFM) is a suitable fish meal replacement, the results between studies havent always been congruent. Researchers havent been able to establish the optimum inclusion level or digestibility of BSFM in aquafeeds.

This study wanted to determine the apparent nutrient digestibility and nutrient content of BSFM as a feed ingredient in low fish meal aquafeed. It also wanted to establish the ideal inclusion level to support growth performance in salmon parr.

Atlantic salmon parr were housed in 16 tanks and randomly assigned control or experimental diets. The control diet was a commercially available salmon feed with fish meal as the central source of protein. The experimental diets had lower concentrations of fish meal. They contained 70 percent control diet, and 30 percent test ingredient (BSFM, corn protein or soy protein). The salmon were fed diets with increasing levels of BSFM 0.0g BSFM per kg feed, 100.0g BSFM per kg feed, 200.0g BSFM per kg and 300.0g BSFM per feed. The researchers measured growth indicators and nutrient uptake at various intervals during the trial.

Initial results from the trial showed that all the experimental diets were readily accepted by the fish meaning that there werent any palatability issues with the feed pellets. Apparent digestibility coefficients and gross energy were highest in BSFM when compared to the corn, soy and control diets. No other statistically significant differences were detected by the researchers.

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It is vital that fish farm operatives who are responsible for farmed fish are trained in their health andwelfare. This will help to ensure that fish are free from disease and suffering whilst at the same timepromote good productivity and comply with legislation.

Nutrient indicators like crude lipid digestibility and mineral digestibility was highest in BSFM when compared to the other protein sources. The research suggests that insect meal performed well across all indicators, while plant-based proteins had a more mixed performance.

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In terms of growth performance, researchers noted that salmon fed a BSFM diet supplemented at 200g per kg feed had the best results. Weight gain, feed conversion ratios and overall body weight were highest in this experimental group. However, the results indicate that over-supplementation of insect meal can have negative effects salmon fed 300g BSFM per kg feed showed reduced growth rates and poorer feed conversion ratios.

The results of this study show that BSFM was slightly more digestible than corn or soy protein, indicating that it might be a more suitable diet supplement in reduce fish meal aquafeeds. Including 200g BSFM per kg feed showed enhanced growth when compared to the control diet, but researchers noted that the diets still need to be supplemented with the key micronutrients lysine and methionine. If BSFM levels increased beyond 200g per kg feed, the positive effect on growth was lost.

The researchers note that though these results are promising, more research is needed on the growth substrate for black soldier flies. The substrates heavily influence the nutritional value of the insect meal. Since this element of the supply chain is in its infancy, black soldier fly meal cannot fully replace fish meal. Insect meal remains a supplementary protein source for Atlantic salmon.

Read the full research article in the journal Aquaculture.

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