When I saw Kim Kardashian arrive at the Met Gala this year, my first thought was: Wow, she looks great. By great, Ive since realized, I subconsciously meant thin.

Thats because despite many years of self-help, Ive been conditioned to perceive weight loss as objectively positive and aspirational. So when Kim teetered up the red-carpeted stairs in Marilyn Monroes Jean Louis dress and told livestream host LaLa Anthony that she lost 16 pounds in three weeks just to fit into it, I put down my bag of Doritos and stared at her in awe. Ill admit itinstead of wondering whether that kind of weight loss is even safe for the human body, I was impressed in ways that made me feel like an impressionable tween all over again. I kept eating my chips eventually (you cant take away my joy) but she left me thinking, How did she do it? Can I do it, too?

Khloe Kardashian, too, is suddenly noticeably slimmer. As seen in a recent series of beach snaps from her 38th birthday family trip, the former host of Revenge Bodya show where contestants strive to achieve a smaller figureis not only thinner in her arms and face, but there is a drastic change in the size of her butt. This has lead many to speculate shes had implants or fat transfers, possibly from the Brazilian Butt Lift that the familys curvy rears helped popularize, surgically removed.

The Sun dubbed the two sisters Kardashi-thin. Social media is ablaze with proclamations that Kim and Khloes new figures signal an end to the BBL era. Just like that, the Kardashians have once again defined which body type is popularand now they are actually a barometer of time. As Uncle Ben told Peter Parker: With great power comes great responsibility. How did we get here?

I tried to go back and pinpoint the exact moment we became so fixated on the Kardashian body and Ive landed on February 2012, when Kim joined Instagram. Before that, 32-year-old Kim was a few seasons deep on Keeping Up, and had come out with a series of fragrances and released a fitness DVD called Fit In Your Jeans By Friday. (Some things dont change.) Two years later, she would release her Android gameone of the most successful game releases of all timein which you could literally build the body of an up-and-coming socialite.

But it was Kims aptitude for the selfie that brought us in that much closer to the life we were already intrigued by. And her sisters have followed in her FaceTuned footsteps. Each Kardashian photo is like a hit of dopamine for the social media fiend and 10 years on, we still cant get enough.

At their invitation, weve dedicated years to tracking the ups and downs of the Kardashian and Jenner faces, hair and measurements, which has sometimes lead to a strange sense of entitlement about their bodies. Lets take a quick trip back to 2013. That year, a very pregnant Kim made her Met Gala debut as Kanyes plus-one in the infamous couch dress, a floral gown by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy that we later learned was given the thumbs-up by Anna Wintour, herself.

It was the height of meme culture, and within seconds the mom-to-be had been visually compared to a large piece of upholstered furniture only the elderly could love. Generally, body-shaming is off limits while women are creating life in their wombs, and yet somehow the internet (thats us) felt extremely comfortable doing so because, in part by her own hand, Kims body had already become cultural fodder, a conduit for our own obsession with how we look.

The Kardashian phenomenon, in my view, is what happens when you hold a mirror up to unrealistic collective beauty standards and sprinkle the fairy dust of fame and unlimited financial means. They are everything we say we wantbig and small, curvy and thin, all in the right places, all at once. Now, I use the word we carefully, because Im hyper aware that the collective we doesnt generally include Black women like me. To me, Kim, Khloe and Kylies figures, which have become a mainstream ideal over the years, seem like a dystopian copy-paste of my aunties and cousins whose bodies were praised at home but shamed in public.

Now that Kim and Khloe are changing their bodies, shrinking their curves, I cant help but think of when Miley Cyrus took a brief, commercially successful jaunt into hip-hop for her Bangerz album, only to distance herself from that scene once she was no longer reaping the benefits. (Two years later, in 2019, she apologized for doing so.)

While I have given side eye to every Kardashian for their actions over the years, my issue with their influence isnt founded in a particular disdain for any of them. In fact, Ive spent hours of my life binging KUWTK and I am the first to rock my Skims loungewear outside of the house. But each time we praise them for how they look, it represents so many double standards: We fetishize the Black female figure but show more appreciation for it on women who arent Black. We criticize women who dont meet our standard of beauty, but shame them when they seek unnatural intervention to do so.

The Kardashians are subject to such contradictions, but theyre also profiting off them. Each one has capitalized off our fickleness in some way. Khloe in particular cant seem to win with public opinion on how she looksshes long been weight and height shamed, and her (presumed) cosmetic surgeries are regularly used against her in discussions about her on-and-off relationshipsbut shes managed to channel all of those opinions about her appearance into the Revenge Body network series and a fashion empire with her size-inclusive line, Good American.

All of them make money because of our cultures relentless quest for physical perfection, despite knowing perfection doesnt existeven for them. And because we are so insatiably fascinated with wealth and abundance and fame, we find ourselves in a chokehold of influence wielded by women who have the means to change their bodies and faces with the tides. Kim has long been one of the most requested plastic surgery inspos, so imagine the panic of the women whove taken the stepsand loansto ensure they look just like her, only to have her flip the script. Are we living in an Anna Delvey-style body image Ponzi scheme? I think so.

As someone who cannot and has no desire to look like any of the Kardashians (no shade), I cant relate to feeling like these women are my body inspirations. But I can relate to feeling like Im on a hamster wheel, endlessly chasing a moving goal post of aesthetic ideal with no real end in sight. If the BBL era is indeed over (which wouldnt be the worst thingthat procedure has a disturbingly high mortality rate), maybe its a good time to fully examine why were willing to go to such extremes to look like someone or something that doesnt naturally exist. Maybe its a good time to banish the idea of physical perfection altogether, to dismiss it as being as unattainable as a Cartier bag or a personal yacht. As someone who loves her chips, this route is much more appealing.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity has tripled worldwide since 1975. Obesity and overweight are more prevalent in high-income countries, but the numbers are rising rapidly in low- and middle-income countries.

More than 40% of adults in the United States and 28% of adults in the United Kingdom currently have obesity. Add in those with overweight, and the figures rise to 73% of U.S. adults, and almost 63% in the U.K.

Obesity and overweight are risk factors for many health conditions, including heart disease, strokes, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, and some cancers.

People with obesity who wish to lose weight can try to do so by:

These can help, but for many people, weight loss can be hard to maintain.

Now, a team from the University of Bonn, Germany, has identified a molecule that may help to burn fat. The study findings, published in July in the journal, Nature, may point toward a new treatment for obesity.

People, and most other mammals, have two types of fat cells, or adipose tissue. White fat cells store energy; brown fat cells burn that energy to produce heat. However, unless the environment is cold which, with central heating, it rarely is for most people these brown fat cells are not needed.

Modern humans eat a more energy-rich diet and move around less than our ancestors, which means we dont really use our brown fat cells and accumulate white fat cells, leading to weight gain. The plentiful brown fat cells that keep newborns warm gradually cease to function and die away.

It has long been known that brown fat cells are full of mitochondria, which are a source of energy and heat. Brown fat cells are most abundant in infants and decrease with age.

Dr. Mir Ali, bariatric surgeon and medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA, in an interview with Medical News Today

The number of people who have severe obesity around the world continues to increase. Thats why scientists like study author Dr. Alexander Pfeifer from the Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Bonn, are looking for substances that stimulate brown fat and thus increase fat burning.

In a cell study, the researchers discovered that brown fat cells that were subjected to stress secreted large quantities of inosine, a natural purine. The inosine then activated other brown fat cells to start burning energy, and also converted some white fat cells into brown fat cells.

They then investigated the effect of inosine in mice. Mice that were injected with inosine had a significantly greater oxygen consumption than those that were not, indicating higher energy use. The mice also developed more brown fat cells.

Additionally, mice treated with inosine while on a high fat diet lost weight compared with controls, despite identical food intake.

The researchers believe this observation may indicate a potential therapeutic value of inosine as a treatment for obesity.

This study is a great step towards finding a way of stimulating brown fat cells; the questions that remain are: how practical and effective is this to apply to humans and how much weight would someone lose with this kind of a treatment?

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Inosine appears to be most effective when it is in the extracellular fluid. Both mice and people have a transport molecule in cell membranes through which inosine enters cells. The researchers treated mice with a drug, dipyridamole, that inhibits these transporters. Dipyridamole is an approved treatment for blood clotting disorders in people.

The mice treated with dipyridamole burnt more energy than controls.

In some 2% to 4% of people, the transporters are less active; these people tend to be leaner than those with more active transporters. So, the researchers suggest that inhibiting the transporters may be a way of stimulating energy-burning.

Dependant on further research confirming their findings, they suggest that the drug could be the basis for a treatment for obesity.

Dr. Ali agreed: If this is found to be a clinically proven method to stimulate brown fat cells and thereby increase energy expenditure, it may be a potential way to lose weight for the increasing number of Americans battling obesity.

However, Dr. Pfeifer cautions that a pill alone is unlikely to be the solution to the worlds rampant obesity pandemic.

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One of the many things you can see on TikTok right now? Videos of people dipping their fingers into a white substance and then rubbing it on their gums for fast absorption. Nope, it's not an illegal drug, but a supplement: l-glutamine.

Most users are claiming l-glutamine aids in weight loss by helping to reduce sugar cravings. Nutritionist Leanne Ely (@SavingDinner), one of the users who posted a TikTok about the supplement, says she learned the trick from a psychiatrist specializing in addiction. A number of users then commented on her video, claiming that the supplement has worked for them, helping them to stop vaping or lose weight.

But is l-glutamine the miracle powder TikTok users say it is? To find out, POPSUGAR spoke with Lorraine Kearney, registered dietitian, nutritionist, and CEO of New York City Nutrition, about whether l-glutamine can actually help you lose weight, cut sugar cravings, or even deal with addiction and what to do instead.

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Glutamine is a type of amino acid (the building blocks of protein), and the most abundant one in the human body, according to Mount Sinai Hospital. L-glutamine is essentially the same; it's just the form of glutamine that's found in food and supplements. The human body can produce glutamine itself, and it's also found in many common plant and animal foods, such as meat, poultry, milk, and raw spinach.

In the human body, glutamine is used as a fuel source (specifically for cells lining the intestines) and helps with immune and digestive function, among other things, according to the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (GI Society). The human body can generally make enough glutamine for its usual needs, according to Mount Sinai; however, in times of high stress (such as after extreme physical exertion, trauma, or an injury) or in people whose bodies are always under more stress (such as those with IBS or immune disorders), there's an increased demand for glutamine, which makes supplementing essential, according to the GI Society.

Taking l-glutamine might contribute to weight loss or reducing cravings, but not in the way you think. When you consume l-glutamine, it essentially functions like any other protein. Protein is a great nutrient for weight loss because it digests somewhat slowly, which helps keep you full longer, according to Kearney. Because you feel full for longer, you might be less likely to experience cravings or grab a snack and instead wait until your next meal.

In general, there's no magic supplement that will help you lose weight fast, Kearney says, even though TikTok can make it appear that way. "We don't see behind the scenes," she says. "We don't see them working out or switching up their diet, so when they add in a supplement, it's easy to assume that it's doing all the work."

As for rubbing it on your gums? It's true that the powder form of the supplement can be absorbed faster or more efficiently if you place it under your tongue. However, Kearney recommends ingesting it with fluid (i.e. mixed with water) to score the gastrointestinal benefits of the nutrient.

Cravings aren't inherently bad they can be a way for your body to let you know it needs something. When you're hungry, the hormone ghrelin signals to the brain that you need food. Typically, we gravitate toward sugar because it's digested faster than protein and fat and our body is telling us it wants something it can metabolize and use quickly, Kearney explains.

"Sugar cravings typically stem from one of three reasons," Kearney says. "Either you wait too long to eat between meals, so your blood sugar drops; you consume a higher-carb diet which metabolizes faster, therefore, you're hungry quicker; or it's an emotional reaction."

Combining protein, fiber, and healthy fats all of which digest slowly and provide vital nutrients can help keep you full for longer, which means your blood sugar is more stable and will therefore result in fewer sugar cravings, Kearney says. You can also introduce l-glutamine naturally through foods rich in protein like chicken, fish, and vegetables like spinach and peas.

As for the emotional reaction? Well, when you're under stress, your body secretes cortisol, aka the "stress hormone." This cortisol surge can make you crave sugary or fatty foods because your body thinks it needs fuel to fight whatever's causing the stress, according to the Cleveland Clinic. These foods also seem to reduce stress-related responses and emotions, making you feel better, according to Harvard Health Publishing.

This TikTok claim actually checks out. People who are recovering from significant stress or a serious illness like an addiction may not be producing enough l-glutamine on their own, and as such, can benefit from supplementing the nutrient, per the GI Society.

For example, a 2011 study found that abstinence from alcohol was considered a major stressor for patients detoxing, and it resulted in low levels of the "feel-good" neurotransmitter dopamine. The study found that amino-acid supplements including l-glutamine helped replenish the lack of these neurotransmitters, which in turn helped with symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.

Indeed, the comments on l-glutamine TikTok videos are filled with stories of loved ones quitting smoking and other addictive habits by introducing this supplement into their recovery.

Ultimately, your overall eating habits have a much bigger impact on weight loss than any single supplement can. L-glutamine likely won't do much on its own, but alongside a proper diet, it may help with weight-loss efforts, Kearney says. And if you're dealing with intense sugar cravings or thinking of using l-glutamine to help overcome addiction, consider chatting with your medical provider or a registered dietitian who can guide you.

Supplements aren't regulated by the Food and Drug Administration as drugs, so it's always important to do as much research as possible on a supplement and talk to a health professional before you take something new especially, Kearney stresses, if you have kidney or liver disease, as l-glutamine supplements can worsen symptoms. Also, for the record, l-glutamine should always be taken as a supplement and not a substitute for meals.

Above all, remember that no one-size-fits-all approach is going to help you meet your health goals. As Kearney says, "It always comes down to the individual person."

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A healthy diet is an important ingredient in any successful weight loss journey, and that means ensuring youre getting the proper amount of nutrients your body needs to thrive and stay energizedwithout overdoing it on the foods that can wreak havoc on it. Carbs are one diet staple that are great for your body when consumed in moderation, but can be detrimental to your weight loss goals if you eat too much of the wrong kinds. So, how much is the right amount to eat, and which carbs should you avoid?

To answer all of these questions, we checked in with Dr. Hector Perez, Chief Bariatric Surgeon from Bariatric Journal. He emphasized the importance of eating carbs in moderation, told us exactly what that means, and broke down the differences between refined carbs and whole carbs. Read on for all of his expert insight!

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When you think about carbs and weight loss, you may think about all the bad things you've heard about carbs. But as it turns out, carbohydrates are actually an essential nutrient that your body needs in order to function properly. "Carbohydrates are one of the three main types of nutrients, along with protein and fat," Dr. Perez explains. "They provide the body with glucose, which is transformed into energy, fueling all of the body's activities." And they're definitely not all bad! He notes that while "many people think carbs are bad for you, the key is to choose the right carbs and to eat them in moderation."

That's right: just as with anything else, moderation is key when it comes to this nutrient, especially if you want to lose weight. "Consuming too many carbs can lead to weight gain, so it's essential to be mindful of how much you're eating," Dr. Perez urges.

What exactly does "moderation" mean, though? The right amount of carbs for you to eat each day will come down to your personal lifestyle and needs. However, Dr. Perez says that "a good rule of thumb is to get 45-65% of your calories from carbs." Got it!

If you want to stay on top of your weight loss and keep track of your diet, Dr. Perez recommends coming up with a tracking system. "An easy way to track your carb intake is to use a food journal or tracking app," he suggests. "This will help you stay on track and make healthier choices in the long run." Nice!

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Healthy carb intake isn't just about the amount of carbs your eatingDr. Perez says it's also important to make sure you're eating the right kind. He explains there are two main types: refined and whole. You should prioritize the latter in your diet.

"Refined carbs have been processed and had the fiber and other nutrients removed," Dr. Perez says. "They are empty calories that provide little to no nutritional value. This can make you feel sluggish and weak, leading to overeating later in the day." Consuming too many refined carbs, such as white bread, pastries, breakfast cereals, and donuts, can also result in spiked blood sugar and increased cravings later in the day.

Whole carbs, on the other hand, can be great for your body and even aid your weight loss goals. Dr. Perez says they "are unprocessed and still contain the fiber and other nutrients your body needs." Plus, unlike the refined variety, they'll help you stay fuller and energized for longer, and won't cause that dreaded blood sugar spike. For this reason, Dr. Perez says those looking to shed some pounds should "aim to get the majority of your carbs from whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains," which will "help you reach your goals without feeling deprived."

Ultimately, an effective weight loss diet is about balance and moderation in all areas, and carbs are no exception! When in doubt, just listen to Dr. Perez's advice: "Minimize your refined carbs intake and, as mentioned, focus on getting most of your carbs from whole foods."

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KARDASHIAN fans have shared a theory about how Khloe's major weight loss connects to having a second baby with her ex Tristan Thompson.

Khloe, 38, and Tristan, 31, already share daughter True, four, who they have successfully co-parented since their split.

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The couple broke it off shortly after Khloe learned thatthe NBA power forward hadcheated on herwith his mistressMaralee Nichols, 31, with whom he fathered a child, Theo, in December.

A statement from Khloe's representatives confirmed that the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum is having a second child via a surrogate mother with her ex-partner.

According toTMZ, Tristan is the father of the baby and that the child was conceived in November last year, shortly before Khloe and Tristan split up over his love child scandal.

"Khloe is incredibly grateful to the extraordinary surrogate for such a beautiful blessing," said the rep.

Fans on Reddit rushed to the platform to discuss the breaking baby news with some fans offering a theory as to how the recent reveal connects with Khloe's dramatic weight loss.

One fan responded: "This explains the earlier weight loss and everything else going on with her."

While another agreed the "stress" of having a baby with a man who once again cheated led to her weight-loss.

"I said it was Tristan stress. I know f**kboy induced weight loss when I see it," the critic wrote.

Another also added, "Tristan is beyond a trashcan. He's a whole floating barge of garbage."

While one person commented: "This makes this last cheating scandal so much more devastating for Khloe."

"Someone needs to schedule an intervention. Khloe cant save herself at this point, so someone else has to."

Tristan being the alleged "cause" stress-induced pound shedding is just the latest in a long line of Khloe weight loss theories.

On a Reddit board dedicated to the Kardashians, fans shared their theories for why both Khloe and Kim are suddenly determined to lose weight or quite possibly losing weight unintentionally.

One Redditor weighed in stating: "I think Khloe got skinny because of her insecurity issues and stress, and Kim, who cannot stand to be outdone, lost weight to compete. How they went about losing it is most likely not due to [a] healthy diet and exercise."

Another wrote: "Body dysmorphia issues. Its the constant flaws they see in themselves and need to change. Also, I think they could be dependent or addicted to pain meds. Undergoing...so [many] procedures. Its why women and men become dependent on opiates."

A third person wrote, "Its whats trendy. The 90s are back and with it the surge in the heroin chic look I grew up with".

A fourth fan agreed writing, "the curvy figure comes into fashion and then the skinny figure does and its been like that for a long while. And my guess is, they can all see how people are starting to like the models again so theyre just keeping up with it".

Another fan took the recent weight loss at face value.

"Khloe probably got depressed from the Tristan baby news [and] is exercising a lot to cope with being single [and] Kim did it for the Marilyn dress."

Kardashian fans have also theorized that Khloe's "actual weight loss" may be a result of allegedly "doing Ozempic shots."

Ozempic was originally approved as a treatment for type 2 diabetes in 2017, according to theU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Ozempic is currently under review by the FDA as a once-weekly shot to help overweight or obese people lose weight when it is used in combination with diet and exercise, according toGoodRX Health.

One fan wondered: "She has to be using Ozempic. Its a diabetes med that makes you lose weight.

Another fan claimed: "She's using Ozempic to lose weight."

A third fan agreed and added: "My theory is shes doing Ozempic shots."

A fourth person chimed in: "Have you ever been through such a bad breakup that you can barely eat or shower?

"Im guessing shes going through a lot of heartbreak and doesnt have an appetite."

The Good American founder has concerned fans with her noticeably smaller figure as she continues to show off her body online.

One social media user called out the entire Kardashian-Jenner clan, commenting: "They get so many surgeries theres no way that can be healthy."

Another remarked: "Shes getting thinner each day I wish somebody told her she was beautiful before all of this."

Earlier this month, she sparked further worry when she shared a photo of herself in atiny pink bikini, a new item from her clothing company.

Fans shared their concerns with the reality star in the photo's comments section.

One worried follower posted about Khloes figure: Not healthy looking at all.

Another told her that she sadly looks sick.

A third agreed, writing: You look very ill. You let that baby daddy stress you to a bone.

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Finding yourself confused by the seemingly endless promotion of weight-loss strategies and diet plans?In this series, we take a look at some popular dietsand review the research behind them.

The Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, or MIND diet, targets the health of the aging brain. Dementia is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, driving many people to search for ways to prevent cognitive decline. In 2015, Dr. Martha Clare Morris and colleagues at Rush University Medical Center and the Harvard Chan School of Public Health published two papers introducing the MIND diet. [1,2] Both the Mediterranean and DASH diets had already been associated with preservation of cognitive function, presumably through their protective effects against cardiovascular disease, which in turn preserved brain health.

The research team followed a group of older adults for up to 10 years from the Rush Memory and Aging Project (MAP), a study of residents free of dementia at the time of enrollment. They were recruited from more than 40 retirement communities and senior public housing units in the Chicago area. More than 1,000 participants filled out annual dietary questionnaires for nine years and had two cognitive assessments. A MIND diet score was developed to identify foods and nutrients, along with daily serving sizes, related to protection against dementia and cognitive decline. The results of the study produced fifteen dietary components that were classified as either brain healthy or as unhealthy. Participants with the highest MIND diet scores had a significantly slower rate of cognitive decline compared with those with the lowest scores. [1] The effects of the MIND diet on cognition showed greater effects than either the Mediterranean or the DASH diet alone.

The purpose of the research was to see if the MIND diet, partially based on the Mediterranean and DASH diets, could directly prevent the onset or slow the progression of dementia. All three diets highlight plant-based foods and limit the intake of animal and high saturated fat foods.

The MIND diet specifically showcases 15 dietary components, including 10 brain healthy foods and five unhealthy food items. The healthy items are green leafy vegetables, vegetables other than green leafy types, berries, nuts, olive oil, whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, and wine (one glass daily). The unhealthy items are higher in saturated and trans fat and include red meat (including beef, pork, lamb, and products made from these meats), butter and stick margarine, cheese, pastries and sweets, and fried foodespecially fast-food fried items.

The MIND diet guidelines suggest including:

The unhealthy foods are limited to pastries and sweets less than 5 servings a week, red meat and red meat products less than 4 times a week, cheese and fried foods less than once a week, and butter/stick margarine less than 1 tablespoon a day.

This sample meal plan is roughly 2000 calories, the recommended intake for an average person. If you have higher calorie needs, you may add an additional snack or two; if you have lower calorie needs, you may remove a snack. If you have more specific nutritional needs or would like assistance in creating additional meal plans, consult with a registered dietitian.

Breakfast: 1 cup cooked steel-cut oats mixed with 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, cup fresh or frozen blueberries, sprinkle of cinnamon

Snack: 1 medium orange

Lunch:

Snack: cup unsalted mixed nuts

Dinner:

The MIND diet contains foods rich in certain vitamins, carotenoids, and flavonoids that are believed to protect the brain by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. Researchers found a 53% lower rate of Alzheimers disease for those with the highest MIND scores. Even those participants who had moderate MIND scores showed a 35% lower rate compared with those with the lowest MIND scores. [2] The results didnt change even after adjusting for factors associated with dementia including healthy lifestyle behaviors, cardiovascular-related conditions (e.g., high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes), depression, and obesity, supporting the conclusion that the MIND diet was associated with the preservation of cognitive function.

Although the aim of the MIND diet was on brain health, it may also benefit heart health, diabetes, and certain cancers because it includes components of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, which have been shown to lower the risk of these diseases.

Additional published studies and ongoing trials review the potential benefits of the MIND diet:

The MIND diet can be a healthful eating plan that incorporates dietary patterns from the Mediterranean and DASH, both of which have suggested benefits in preventing and improving cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and supporting healthy aging. When used in conjunction with a balanced plate guide, the diet may also promote healthy weight loss if desired. More research needs to be done to extend the MIND studies in other populations, and clinical trials are ongoing to prove that the MIND diet reduces cognitive decline that occurs with aging.

The contents of this website are for educational purposes and are not intended to offer personal medical advice. You should seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. The Nutrition Source does not recommend or endorse any products.

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Former Gogglebox star Amy Tapper has shared her weight loss journey with fans after shedding an impressive 2 stones all thanks to a new lifestyle plan. The 22-year-old reality TV star, who hails from North London, has been following Muscle Food's Goal Getters Super Slimmer plan which has helped her become slimmer.

Earlier this year, the Channel 4 reality star said that she 'kicked-started her year' with the goal of losing 33cm from her waist. Previously, Amy lost three and a half stone from working out every day and eating healthily.

In her latest social media snap, Amy showed off her progress in a stunning red swimsuit as she proudly embraced her slimmed-down figure. She received over 1,000 likes on the post with many fans congratulating her. One fan said: "You look insane", whilst another wrote: "U look amazing."

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The reality star revealed her weight loss is down to both putting in the hours at boxing sessions as well as following the healthy meal plan. Amy's dad, Jonathan, has also been following the Muscle Food's plan and lost three stone as a result.

Amy shared that she is proud of her dad who is "making a change" in his life after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. She said: "In 2019 dad lost just under three stone with MuscleFood Goal Getters! Im so so proud of what my dad and I achieved back then in just 12 Weeks, even more so that he has maintained his weight for his health and joined me back on the @mfgoalgettersuk plan.

"Back in 2019 dad was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes after the weight crept on and we decided it was time to make a change. Now, Dad is feeling even more motivated than before, and being active as well as healthy snacks on the go from the @musclefooduk Goal Getter plan has made it easy for him."

Opening up about her own weight loss journey, she said: "It's so important for me to have a good routine and do things that make this journey as smooth as possible - with MuscleFood Goal Getters making it so easy for me I want to make it easy for anyone else looking for ways to stay/get motivated."

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