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Julian Valentine Now: Where is 600-lb Life Cast Member Today? Update – The Cinemaholic

Posted: November 19, 2021 at 2:06 am

My 600-Lb Life chronicles inspiring life stories of morbidly obese individuals who are determined to follow a path of healthy living. Such an extreme case of weight loss or surgery needs customized plans, which are supplied by the brilliant Doctor Younan Nowzaradan or Dr. Now. However, it is up to each individual to stay strong, defeat the bad habits, and strive towards the ultimate goal of losing weight. Season 10 featured Julian Valentine, who possibly had the highest BMI in the franchises history. However, with his will to work on his issues, things might have changed for him. Lets find out where he is today, shall we?

Julian Valentine had quite a tough childhood which became a critical reason behind his tremendous weight gain. While on the show, Julian mentioned that as a child, their family was constantly in need, and food was scarce. Thus, whenever Julian got his hands on food, he ate a lot as there was no surety of the next meal. This made Julian infer food as a form of security and comfort, leading to an eating disorder. Things remained the same even after his father passed away and his mother remarried.

On the show, Julian claimed that his stepfather was abusive, so he turned to food to escape the everyday trauma. Unfortunately, his circumstances never let him escape the clutches of the disorder commencing in a massive weight gain. Even though Julian had no hopes of finding love in his present condition, he did find his wife, Irma, who loves him unconditionally. She has supported Julian throughout and takes care of all of his needs. The couple even got married in a small yet beautiful wedding ceremony and looked forward to a happy future.

However, the eating disorder and the massive amount of food kept adding to Julians weight, and the Arizona-based electrician soon found himself unable to carry out his daily chores. Although Irma helped him through everything, she expressed concerns about her husbands weight and its effect on his lifespan. Moreover, Julians weight also made it impossible for him to have children, and thus, with no way out, he turned to Dr. Now for assistance.

When weighed in Dr. Nows clinic, Julians total weight came to a massive 830 pounds. Dr. Now immediately put him on a customized weight loss program, but Julian hardly lost any weight after the first two months. This failure encouraged him to try harder, and within the next three months, he ended up losing around 136 pounds. Dr. Now then asked the couple to move to Houston in Texas to prepare for the surgery.

Unfortunately, the journey to Houston was quite turbulent as the axle to their trailer broke off, leaving them stranded on the side of the road. This was also the first time the audience witnessed the couple fighting as the pressure got to them. Besides, while the couple and Irmas brother remained stranded outside, a tornado warning was issued in the area.

Although Julian and Irma managed to reach Houston safely, a further weighing revealed that the former had gained back most of his lost weight. However, this time, his wife decided to join in on his dieting plan, and within two months, Julian managed to lose the weight he needed. Dr. Now then greenlit him for the surgery, which fortunately turned out to be successful. The episode ended on a beautiful note as Julian is shown out on a date with his wife after years and is even able to drive on his own.

Unfortunately, at present, both Julian and his wife prefer privacy when it comes to their personal lives and has a limited presence on social media. However, the couple is still married and appears to be quite happy together. They reside in Houston, Texas, and from the looks of things, it seems like Julian is carrying on with his weight loss journey and has not given up. Julians transformation is truly inspiring to us all, and we hope happiness never eludes the couple in the coming years.

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The Losing Streak of Trump’s Executive Privilege Claim – Washington Monthly

Posted: November 19, 2021 at 2:06 am

President Donald Trump listens during a "National Dialogue on Safely Reopening America's Schools," event in the East Room of the White House, on July 7, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

On November 9, federal District Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected Donald Trumps claim that executive privilege barred the disclosure of documents from his White House term to the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. Given the gravity of the investigation, the courts bottom line was foreseeable. Two days later, also predictably, a three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit issued an order that temporarily blocked release of the disputed records until that court could rule on Trumps appeal. Each side now has less than two weeks to file briefs, and the panel has set oral argument for November 30. The next unsurprising moment should occur when, perhaps even before Christmas, the panel upholds Chutkans decision unanimously. It is unlikely that the U.S. Supreme Court will involve itself in this dispute before the appeals process is completed, if ever.

Trumps dispute with the January 6 committee arises in a factually unprecedented context. The Presidential Records Act of 1978 (PRA), under which the committee requested Trumps records from the National Archives and Records Administration, covers requests by a former president to block the release of records from their administration: If a former president invokes privilege, the statute says, the head of NARA, the archivist of the United States, consults the incumbent president to see whether the incumbent agrees with the claim. If the incumbent disagrees, the records at issue are released 90 days after originally demanded by investigatorsunless the former president can convince a court that privilege should apply. Chutkans opinion notes that the January 6 investigation presents the first instance since enactment of the PRA in which a former President asserts executive privilege over records for which the sitting President has refused to assert executive privilege.

Chutkans analysis is framed by four basic propositions well established by Supreme Court precedent. The first is that there does exist an implicit constitutionally based privilege that presidents may invoke to protect their communications while in office. Although the Constitution does not mention such a privilege, the Court held in the 1974 Watergate tapes case, United States v. Nixon, that some level of protection for the confidentiality of presidential deliberations is implicit in the separation of powers.

The second proposition is that the presidential privacy privilege is not absolute, but qualified. When the privilege depends solely on the broad, undifferentiated claim of public interest in the confidentiality of [presidential] conversations, the Court held, a presidents interest needs to be weighed against the informations importance to the ability of the other branches to fulfill their own constitutional responsibilities. For the Watergate criminal prosecution, the Court found that the interest of the courts in the full and fair trial of the Watergate defendants outweighed Nixons generalized interest in privacy. It seems clear that the interests of the January 6 committee in a full understanding of the assault on Congress will ultimately outweigh Trumps generalized interest in confidentiality.

The third proposition is that a claim of executive privilege may be levied even by a past president. The Court so concluded in Nixon v. Administrator of General Services, which upheld the 1974 Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act against a separation of powers challenge by former President Nixon. Extending the privilege to former presidents makes sense even if you assume that the privilege exists to protect the institution of the presidency and not any one individual. Unless an incumbent president is fully alerted to the sensitivities accompanying documents from an earlier administration, they may not fully appreciate the appropriateness of maintaining that materials confidentiality. No one is better situated than the former president to alert the incumbent to such sensitivities. Both the PRMPA covering Nixons Watergate records and the PRA now in force recognize such claims.

The final proposition, however, is that an incumbent presidents decision whether to support a former presidents privilege claim is important to evaluating the claim. When Nixon challenged the PRMPA, neither Gerald Ford, who signed the act, nor Jimmy Carterthen the incumbent presidentsupported Nixons position. The disagreement of Nixons successors, the Court said, detracts from the weight of [Nixons] contention that the Act impermissibly intrudes into the executive function and the needs of the Executive Branch. Regarding disputes between presidents that would arise concerning the invocation of privilege, it must be presumed that the incumbent President is vitally concerned with and in the best position to assess the present and future needs of the Executive Branch, and to support invocation of the privilege accordingly.

The sum of these four propositions seems to point inexorably to Trumps defeat. Yet, unfortunately for a district court judge, neither the Supreme Court nor the D.C. Circuit has crystallized these propositions into a clear standard that covers the unprecedented posture of Trump v. Thompson. A judge in Chutkans position needs to know just how much deference Congress is owed when they balance the competing interests of the executive and legislative branches in the face of an executive privilege claim that the incumbent president does not support: How great a demonstration of need does a congressional committee have to make in order to satisfy the court that, in a case like Trumps, the legislative interests are weightier?

Earlier decided cases regarding claims by incumbent presidents provide some clues. Evaluating a lower court order that Nixon produce his tapes for the prosecution of the Watergate defendants, the Supreme Court said in 1974 that the interest of the judiciary in disclosure sufficed to overcome then President Nixons interest in confidentiality. The reason: The judicial branch had a demonstrated, specific need for the tapes as evidence. Perhaps thats the relevant test.

Earlier that year, the D.C. Circuit had decided Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities v. Nixon, rebuffing the Senate Watergate Committees demand for access to the tapes because it couldnt show a demonstrably critical need for the tapes in order to fulfill its own responsibilities. The D.C. Circuit reasoned that the House Judiciary Committee, looking into the prospect of impeaching Nixon, would likely already have access to all the information Congress needed to fulfill its oversight role regarding Watergate. Hence, applying a formulation much like the Supreme Courts demonstrated, specific need standard, the court determined that respect for the separation of powers at that moment favored Nixons interests over the Senates.

The conundrum for Chutkan, however, was that both Nixon precedents involved executive privilege claims by an incumbent president, regarding materials that were properly within the scope of that privilege. Trump is not the incumbent, and the incumbent has declined to claim privilege. In such a situation, perhaps the balance of interests should not tilt as protectively toward confidentiality as it did in either Nixon litigation. Maybe the case should be handled as if Trump were owed no more than the respect a president is due for personal papers that lie beyond the scope of executive privilege altogether.

As it happens, the Supreme Court last year decided just such a case. In Trump v. Mazars, LLP, the Court laid out a four-element framework for balancing the elected branches interests when a congressional committee seeks access to a presidents personal records that are beyond the scope of executive privilege. Out of respect for the presidential officeand even though no constitutional privilege attached to Trumps tax recordsa trial judge who is asked to review a congressional subpoena for nonprivileged presidential documents should carefully assess whether the asserted legislative purpose warrants the significant step of involving the President and his papers. Second, courts should insist on a subpoena no broader than reasonably necessary to support Congresss legislative objective. Third, courts should be attentive to the nature of the evidence offered by Congress to establish that a subpoena advances a valid legislative purpose. The more detailed and substantial the evidence of Congresss legislative purpose, the better. Finally, courts should be careful to assess the burdens imposed on the President by a subpoena.

The Court prefaced its discussion of the Mazars factors, as they are now called, by emphasizing that they are not as demanding as the demonstrated, specific need test of Nixon. To my mind, however, the difference between requiring a committee to have a demonstrated, specific need for informationthe Nixon testversus demanding information in terms no broader than reasonably necessary for doing its jobthe Mazars testseems vanishingly small.

Chutkans path through this thicket was to adopt the Mazars approach; she noted, however, that Trump had been the incumbent at the time of Mazars. The test might be less demanding, she suggested, now that Trump is a former president. A former president protecting nonprivileged documents might not merit the same judicial solicitude as an incumbent president.

However, Chutkan quickly laid waste to the proposition that Congress lacked a valid legislative purpose weighty enough to support the committees document request. She correctly identified as a straw man the argument that Congress needs to identify specific [proposed] legislation within the context of a demand for documents or testimony. The January 6 committee investigation clearly addresses a subject on which legislation might be proposed and for which a complete picture of the events of January 6 would be plainly relevant. And as the Supreme Court said more than 60 years ago, Congress is entitled to inquire into and publicize corruption, maladministration, or inefficiency in agencies of the Government. Congresss legitimate net may certainly extend to the White House. Chutkan likewise followed a Supreme Court admonition of nearly a century ago: In evaluating congressional demands for information, courts are bound to presume that the action of the legislative body was with a legitimate object, if it is capable of being so construed.

Her opinion also deals persuasively with Trumps objections to the breadth of the committee request of the National Archives. That request was incontestably drawn in the broadest possible terms, covering not only records relating directly to Trumps January 6 activities but also what Trumps complaint calls vast swaths of information, including all documents and communications [involving Trump and dozens of advisers] related to the 2020 election, from April 1, 2020, through January 20, 2021. Chutkan pointed out, however, that the National Archives has control over, and thus can potentially disclose, only what the Presidential Records Act defines as presidential records. In the statutes words, election-related documents that do not relate to or have a direct effect upon the carrying out of constitutional, statutory, or other official or ceremonial duties of the President would not be coveredthey are not presidential records under the act. The statutory definitions thus substantially narrow the reach of the committees information request and make it more specific.

The D.C. Circuit panel that will hear Trumps argument will have to decide for itself whether Chutkan correctly inferred which rule applies and whether she applied it correctly. I suspect that they will affirm her order unanimously. It was Trumps bad luck to draw the panel of Judges Patricia Millett, Robert Wilkins, and Katanji Brown Jacksonnot only because it comprises two Obama appointees and one by Biden, but also because they are notably careful judges who will not carelessly understate the committees burden of justification. I would not be surprised if they determined that the committees request meets even the stringent requirement of demonstrated, specific need.

The Court of Appeals might also deal with one accusation that Chutkan ignored but was levied in Trumps complaintthat the Biden Administrations waiver of executive privilege is a myopic, political maneuver designed to maintain the support of its political rivals. (Read literally, the complaint seems to imply that Biden is worried about fending off challengers in his own party, a far-fetched possibility at this point.)

Had Trumps lawyers been more coherent, they could have suggested that an incumbent president might have ulterior motives: They might hypothetically care less about maintaining the executive branchs institutional interest in confidentiality and more about potentially embarrassing a future electoral opponentin this case, Trump. The problem with that argument, however, is that it works both ways. Because Trump might well run again for presidenthe has all but declaredhis own privilege claim might just as easily be motivated by factors more electoral than institutional. Both the incumbent and his predecessor could thus have mixed motives in deciding whether an executive privilege claim is appropriate. Given their differing stances, it seems inevitable that it will be the incumbent to whom greater deference is given. As the Supreme Court has said, the incumbent is best positioned to assess the present and future needs of the Executive Branch. And, after all, the incumbent knows he will eventually be a former president himself, and at some point, there will be a successor who belongs to a different political party. For political as well as institutional reasons, an incumbent is unlikely to be cavalier in failing to uphold a predecessors privilege claim.

The final bit of the puzzle is whether the Supreme Court will ultimately involve itself in this dispute and, if so, when. The Court will not likely want to short-circuit the Court of Appeals (pun intended) by taking the case earlythe matter is already moving at an expedited pace. Beyond that, the Courts right-wing majority is on the defensive for the appearance of politicized decision making in its emergency, or shadow, docket. Perhaps understanding as much, Trumps lawyers have not attempted an end run around the D.C. Circuit. But even in the face of what is likely to be a compelling Court of Appeals opinion, the Supreme Court might grant certiorari based on the gravity of the context. Alternatively, precisely for the same reason, the Court might not want to seem to interfere with an investigation into an insurrection even the Courts most right-wing members would hardly wish to defend.

For all the legal technicalities involved in this dispute, one fundamental truth ought to prevail: It would be a damning statement about the state of our democracy if a court deemed the confidentiality interests of a former presidentengaged in an unrelenting and reprehensible campaign of lies to delegitimate his electoral lossto outweigh the interest of Congress in finding out the full story of Trumps involvement in the events of January 6. In this fight, the interests of the American people align entirely with those of the January 6 committee. If the D.C. Court of Appeals, through a well-written decision, allows the National Archives to fulfill Congresss demands, the Supreme Court would do well to stay out of the way.

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Rabbit diet – Rabbit welfare – Tips, advice, health

Posted: November 19, 2021 at 2:04 am

Fresh, clean drinking water and good quality hay and grass should make up the majority of your rabbits' diet. A rabbit's digestive system needs hay or grass to function properly so a healthy supply is extremely important. You can supplement with leafy greens and a small amount of pellets. Root vegetables such as carrots or fruit, should only be given in small portions as a treat, as rabbits don't naturally eat these type of foods. Always avoid muesli-style food, as these are unhealthy for rabbits and has a number of associated health problems.

Good quality hay and/or grass, always available, should constitute the majority of rabbits' diets.

- Rabbits graze, naturally eating grass/other plants for long periods, mainly at dawn and dusk.

- Rabbits' digestive systems need grass and/or hay to function properly.

- Read meal planner and feeding tips.

Hay and/or grass as they're much more important than commercial rabbit pellets ('nuggets').

- If giving pellets, follow manufacturer's instructions.

- Don't top the bowl up as rabbits might stop eating enough hay and/or grass.

- Growing/pregnant/nursing/underweight rabbits may need larger portions.

Healthy diets. Avoid muesli-style foods as they are associated with health problems. See muesli is unhealthy for rabbits for advice on transferring rabbits to healthier diets. Contact your vet for dietary advice.

- Rabbits' teeth grow continuously, needing wearing down and keeping at the correct length/shape by eating grass/hay/leafy green plants.

- Not eating the right diet results in serious dental disease.

Root vegetables (e.g. carrots) or fruit only in small amounts as treats. Don't feed other treats as they may harm your rabbits.

- Rabbits don't naturally eat cereals/root vegetables/fruit.

Safe, washed leafy green vegetables/herbs/weeds daily. Take care - some plants are poisonous.

- Avoid sudden changes in diets and do not feed lawnmower clippings as both these upset rabbits' digestive systems causing illness.

Feeding quantities adjusted to prevent them from becoming underweight/overweight.

- Quantities rabbits need to eat depend on age/lifestyle/general health.

- Rabbits become overweight and may suffer if eating more food than needed.

The amount they eat and drink monitoring. If these habits change, droppings gets less/stop, or soft droppings stick to their back end, talk to your vet immediately as they could be seriously ill.

- Rabbits produce two dropping types - hard dry pellets, and softer moist pellets they eat directly from their bottom and are dietary essentials. View the rabbit poo infographic to see why.

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Elderberry: Supplement Information From WebMD

Posted: November 19, 2021 at 2:04 am

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Elderberry supplements are made from the fruit or flowers of elderberry plants, and are often used for colds or flu.

Elderberries contain natural substances called flavonoids. They seem to help reduce swelling, fight inflammation, and boost the immune system.

Limited studies have found that elderberry eases flu symptoms like fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue, cough, and body aches. The benefits seem to be greatest when started within 24 to 48 hours after the symptoms begin. One study found that elderberry could cut the duration of flu symptoms by more than 50%.

Elderberry has also been promoted for COVID-19, but there is no evidence that it works.

A few studies have suggested that elderberry could help with bacterial sinus infections or bronchitis. More research needs to be done.

Some people use elderberry for high cholesterol, HIV, and many other conditions. For now, we dont have good evidence to support these uses.

There is no standard dose of elderberry. For flu, some studies have used 1 tablespoon of an elderberry syrup extract four times a day. Another common form of elderberry is a lozenge, often with zinc, that is taken numerous times daily after a cold begins. Ask your health care provider for advice.

Cooked elderberries are used as a flavoring in foods and wine. Elderberries are also in foods like jams and pies. No research has found that these foods have any health benefits. Raw elderberries, as well as other parts of the elder tree, are poisonous.

Because of serious potential risks, elderberry is not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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What Is The 16:8 Diet – Intermittent Fasting For Weight Loss

Posted: November 19, 2021 at 2:04 am

Intermittent fasting is all the rage right nowheck, even Jennifer Aniston swears by it, saying she notices a "big difference" when she goes at least 16 hours between dinner and breakfast the next day. Jennifer's talking about a specific type of fasting called the 16:8 diet, and while some forms of intermittent fasting can be extreme (I'm looking at you, OMAD diet), the 16:8 diet might actually be kind of good for you.

The concept is fairly simple: "The 16:8 diet is where you eat for about eight hours of the day and then fast for the rest of the day," explains Dana Hunnes, PhD, RD, a senior dietitian at Ronald Reagan-UCLA Medical Center. Yep, thats a full 16 hours of no snacking or grazing whatsoever. (Don't worry, you can still drink water though.)

I know: Spending 16 hours a day without food? Sounds tough. But before you get too freaked out, know that most people generally plan their eight hours of feasting for between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. So yeah, youre sleeping for a solid portion of the fast. (Whew.)

Jennifer's not the only celebrity convert to the fasting lifestyle. Halle Berry swears by intermittent fasting combined with the keto diet, and Jennifer Garner even practices a form of fasted cardio to stay fit. Vanderpump Rules star Stassi Schroeder and Real Housewife Heather Dubrow swear by forms of the diet, too. Even Vanessa Hudgens says she's all about intermittent fasting.

So should you try the 16:8 dietand most importantly, will it really help you lose weight? Here's what nutritionists have to say:

Its pretty simple. Basically, during your 16-hour "fasting" period, you limit yourself to black tea, coffee, or diet soda. Then, for the next eight hours, you can eat whatever you want (no calorie counting needed). That's it.

Scientifically, at least, the 16:8 diet seems to check out. In a recent (albeit, small) study published in the journal Nutrition and Healthy Aging, 23 obese men and women followed the 16:8 diet for 12 weeks. Compared to a group that ate normally, those on the 16:8 diet took in 350 fewer calories per day, lost a modest amount of weight (about 3 percent of their body weight on average), and lowered their blood pressure.

But, keep in mind: This was a small study and few others have examined the 16:8 diet specifically, so its tough to draw any firm conclusions just yet. More research needs to be conducted before we can see if and how it can be implemented into an actual plan effectively, confirms Beth Warren, RDN, founder of Beth Warren Nutrition and author of Secrets of a Kosher Girl.

Still, other types of intermittent fasting (and there are tons of different kinds) show promise. The 5:2 diet, for example (eat normally five days a week, cut back to 20 percent of your normal daily calorie intake for the other two), resulted in more weight and fat loss compared to day-to-day calorie restriction in a 2017 study in the International Journal of Obesity.

Honestly, you can eat whatever you want on the 16:8 diet. There's no calorie- or macro-counting required as part of the plan.

That being said, if you want to lose weight, you'll want to make sure your meals consist of a healthy balance of protein, fats, and carbs, Eliza Savage, RD, a registered dietitian at Middleburg Nutrition in New York City, previously told Women's Health. Think: grilled chicken, half of a sweet potato, and a grilled vegetable for lunch or dinner.

While it may be tempting to feast when you break your fast, you should aim for a small protein-rich snack (think: hard-boiled eggs) that you can eat slowly. By doing this, you'll be better able to gauge your hunger cues and avoid overeating.

Some people find they see better results on the keto diet when combined with intermittent fasting, but sticking to a high-fat, low-carb diet certainly isn't required.

In theory, yes. But its hard to really know how the diet might benefit a wide variety of people since most research on the topic involves people who are obese, not just those looking to shed a few pounds.

One potential benefit of the 16:8 diet? It can help if someone wants to lose weight because oftentimes overeating at night is a big factor in weight gain, says Warren. Fasting will take away that obstacle. In this sense, the timing of your eating window can impact how much weight you lose: Typically, time-restricted eating mimics the way we ate before 24-hour drive-thrus and fully-stocked refrigerators (read: no midnight snacks).

Sticking to an eight-hour eating window during daylight hours allows your metabolism to run as its supposed toyou fuel up for energy during the day (when youre most active), and stop eating for rest and recovery at night, per a 2017 article in the journal Nutrition Reviews.

Its also likely that fasting can put your body into a state of ketosis (without actually having to do the full-on keto diet), which means your body starts burning fat for energy instead of carbs, says Warren. After your body runs through its glucose and glycogen stores (a.k.a. sugars you burn for energy), it then turns to the next-available fuel source: fat, explains Hunnes.

Recent studies indicate that you might lose weight on this diet because when you fast, you are burning more fat for energy than you are carbohydrates, she explains. This fat-burning and the metabolic shifts that come with might increase your chances of losing weight. (Of course, the time it takes to enter ketosis varies based on the individual. Typically, it takes anywhere from 12 to 32 hours of fasting, so your 16-hour fasting window might have you covered).

For starters, this diet (like literally any diet) might be hard to maintain. Say goodbye to dinner parties and late-night dates. And god forbid a friend is late to that 5 p.m. dinner you scheduled.

It may be sustainable if you stick to the strict regimen, Warren says. However, this is difficult to maintain in real-life scenarios like social functions.

Halle Berry uses intermittent fasting as part of her diet routine. Here's how:

Beyond the downer of not being able to go out for a late-night fancy dinner, in rare cases the 16:8 diet could potentially lead to disordered eating, too, notes Hunnes. For example, if youre someone who doesnt do well with long periods of fasting, you might follow a 16-hour fast with a binge or even start to prolong fasting periods longer than you should. Both would be signs that the diets not working for you and that it could progress to something more serious like an eating disorder, she says.

If you eat too late, you could also potentially interfere with the quality of your sleepso its best to eat earlier in the day, suggests Hunnes.

That said, two recent (once again, small) studies in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism show obese adults can stick to the 16:8 diet without developing or exacerbating body image issues, disordered eating patterns, or sleeping problems.

For a generally healthy person, there seems to be no harm in only eating for eight hours each day, says Hunnes.

And while more research is needed on the 16:8 diet, overall, intermittent fasting could improve cholesterol levels and brain function, and lower your risk of developing heart disease, cancer, and stroke. Still, youre probably best off getting a clean bill of health from your doc before embarking on this diet, Hunnes notes.

So, how can you get started with the 16:8 diet? It might be wise to gradually ease into longer periods of fasting, says Hunnes. However, she points out, the long-term weight loss benefits from the 16:8 diet werent that much greater than those youd reap if you just ate less throughout the day or switched to a more plant-based dietso you could try simply cutting back on how much youre eating or adding in more plant-based foods, too.

Its a personal choice, and everyone needs to make these choices based on their own lifestyles and ability, Hunnes says.

Some people who should not do the 16:8 diet? People with diabetes, kidney disease, or certain metabolic disorders. These conditions can alter your bodys balance, storage, and use of insulin and glucose, making the 16:8 diet a possibly unsafe choice, says Hunnes.

Another no-go? Pregnant and breastfeeding mamas. In short, youre eating for two, and youd be depriving you and your baby of essential food, nutrients, and much-needed energy when you need it.

Otherwise? If youre interested, give it a try. Just dont expect a miraculous slim-down and be prepared for 16 potentially hangry hours ahead.

The bottom line: The 16:8 diet may help with weight loss, but more research is needed to draw any solid conclusions.

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Beans and pulses in your diet – NHS

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Pulses include beans, lentils and peas. They're a cheap, low-fat source of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, and count towards your recommended 5 daily portions of fruit and vegetables.

A pulse is an edible seed that grows in a pod. Pulses include all beans, peas and lentils, such as:

Pulses are a great source of protein. This means they can be particularly important for people who do not get protein by eating meat, fish or dairy products.

But pulses can also be a healthy choice for meat-eaters. You can add pulses to soups, casseroles and meat dishes to add extra texture and flavour.

This means you can use less meat, which makes the dish lower in fat, and cheaper.

Pulses are a good source of iron.

Pulses are alsoa starchy food and add fibre to your meal. Eating a diet high in fibre is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Pulses are often bought in tins. If you buy tinned pulses, check thelabel and tryto choose ones that have no added salt or sugar.

It's recommended we get at least 5 portions a day of a variety of fruit and vegetables, and pulses count towards your 5 A Day.

One portion is 80g, which is equivalent to around 3 heaped tablespoons of cooked pulses.

But if you eat more than 3 heaped tablespoons of beans and pulses in a day, this still only counts as 1 portion of your 5 A Day.

This is because while pulses contain fibre, they do not give the same mixture of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients as fruit and vegetables.

This excludes green beans, such as broad beans and runner beans, which are counted as a vegetable and not a bean or pulse for 5 A Day.

Learn more about 5 A Day: what counts?

Baked beans are renowned for their effect on the bowels. This is because beans contain undigestible carbohydrates.

Soaking and rinsing dry beans before cooking, as well as rinsing canned beans in water, can help to reduce these hard to digest carbohydrates.

You should not let a bit of wind put you off eating pulses. People react differently to certain foods and you may find that symptoms subside, especially if you increase your intake gradually.

Typically, pulses are bought either tinned or dried. Tinned pulses have already been soaked and cooked, so you only need to heat them up or add them straight to salads if you're using them cold.

Dried pulses need to be soaked and cooked before they can be eaten.

Dried kidney beans and soya beans contain toxins. They can cause diarrhoea and vomiting. It's important they're soaked overnight and then cooked properly before you eat them.

Cooking times vary depending on the type of pulse. Follow the instructions on the packet.

You should not slow-cook dried red kidney beans as it does not destroy the toxin and may increase its toxicity.

Find out how to store food and leftovers

Page last reviewed: 26 July 2021Next review due: 26 July 2024

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Train your dog and learn how to better care for them with this $20 bundle – WJXT News4JAX

Posted: November 19, 2021 at 2:04 am

Lets face it, when you have a dog, training is an important part of being a responsible dog parent. Not only does dog training help your dog become the best version of themself but it also helps to keep them happy and safe. Unfortunately, most dog owners stop training their dogs after their first puppy class wraps up but training should continue for your dogs entire life!

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4 Ways To Potentially Boost Testosterone Levels, According To Research – IFLScience

Posted: November 19, 2021 at 2:04 am

Testosterone has become a buzzword thatsomeclaim as the key toattractiveness, muscle growth,fitness, and even success in the workplace.Illegal substances that mimic the effects of testosterone on the body have become some of the most commonly used illicit drugs in the US, with around 0.5 percent of the US population admitting to anabolic steroid use, while others clamber to find alternatives to boost their natural levels of sex hormones. But what exactly is testosterone, and can we raise it naturally?

Testosterone is the primary sex hormone in males and plays a key role in the development of male sex organs, alongside much of the physical changes during male puberty. It is secreted from the testicles in males and ovaries and adrenal glands in females. This hormone drives a host of importantdevelopmental characteristics, including muscle growth and bone density, sex drive, facial and pubic hair, and the production of sperm. That isnt to sayfemales do not have testosterone much likeestrogenis found in males, females do have circulating testosterone, but their bodies naturally produce around 10 or 20 times less than the male body.

Specifically, testosterone is a signaling molecule thatbinds to androgen receptors. Itis carried through the blood to target tissues, where itexhibits bothandrogenic (development of male characteristics) and anabolic (increase of muscle mass and density, andbone density) effects.

That isn't to say that we should just boost testosterone levels to the Moon, though. Evidence suggests a link between high levels of dihydrotestosterone (a more potent androgen derived fromtestosterone) and male pattern baldness.There is also some extremely contested science suggesting testosterone may be linked to aggression and criminality, butthe evidence remains slim.

Owing to its role in muscle growth and bone density some of the largest contributing factors in overall strength increasingtestosteroneor supplementing with testosterone analogsisa popular method of increasing athletic performance. However,most of these supplements are either illegal or only legally available when medically prescribed. Luckily, testosterone levels vary massively within the body, and there are various waysthroughlifestyleand diet that can naturally andsafely raise these levels.

First,let'sget the relatively obvious one out of the way. Correlations with exercise and increased serum testosteroneand other androgenlevels have been shown,but the exact mechanism is currently unknown. Research has suggested that reducing body fat percentage may be a strong driver for increased testosterone, which may be the reason some exercise methods have moreof an effect than others.

According to a 2018 studyon men with erectile dysfunction, the researchers found the best methods of increasing testosterone were reducing body fat and improving cardiovascularfitnessthrough aerobic activity.A clinical trial in 2017 found similar results, with a 12-week aerobic exercise regime increasing serum testosterone in overweight men.

So, if youre looking for a simple way to increase your androgen levels, were sorry to say it might be time for some cardio.

Eating a nutritious and balanced diet is the next ticket tohigh testosterone and no, that does not mean cutting out carbs or fats.A twin study thatanalyzedhow diet affects testosterone levels found apositive correlation with healthy fat intake, as well as keeping weight low and eating fewer calories.Eating sufficient proteinis also correlated with overall testosterone levels, and acontrolled intake of carbohydrates to complement the cardio and resistance training also has abeneficialeffect.

Essentially, if you are going to exercise to boost testosterone, youll also need a strong handle on your nutrition, and don't be skimping on any of the food groups.

An increasing body of evidenceshows strong links betweenvitamin D levels and circulating testosterone. A 2010 study comparing a group taking Vitamin D supplements and a placebo group found a significant correlation with those takingvitamin D and an increase in testosterone, while the placebo group remained the same.Another reportfound similar results, with supplemental Vitamin D reliably boosting testosterone in men.However,both these pieces ofresearchwerein people with lowvitamin D concentrations, andthe evidence to support increasingvitamin D intake when you already receive adequate amounts is more stretched.

It is therefore incredibly important you receive sufficient vitaminD if you are looking to boost your male sex hormones, either by the best way simply going outside and enjoying the sunshine or via supplements.

By now, you might be thinking that increasing testosterone is all about generally being a healthy person, and you arent far wrong. However, there is one more thing that correlates stronglywith testosterone levels prestige. Prestige ishow highly in regard others hold you:Do they respect and admire you? Do they look up to you as a leader?This is an entirely social ranking, but might have an effect on yourtestosterone levels.

In humans, civilization has now evolved to the point where leadership comes from social characteristics sorry to say, you cannot simply beat up your boss to become CEO.Testosterone is thought to be a "competition hormone" so, could testosterone be boosted in people that have higher prestige, and thus a higher social ranking?

The answer, according to a 2018 study, is yes. When researchers took a sample of males and watched as a hierarchy formed, as it usually does, they noticed something interesting. As the "high-ranking" males achieved high levels of prestige, judged by their peers, their testosterone rose. Those that achieved a low ranking in the group saw no change, or in some cases, a decline intestosterone levels. The results suggested that testosterone may actually directly correlate with social standing, propping up those with high prestige.

Therefore, if you are looking for a way to potentially boost testosterone that doesnt lie within a dreaded treadmill or chicken and rice, maybe you should start working on your social skills.

*Please note: none of these methods should be considered medical advice and are not adequate replacements for clinical interventions. If you are concerned about a sex-hormone deficiency, consult a medical professional.

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Food-Filled Holidays Are Approaching. Here’s What You Can’t (and Can) Feed Your Pet – NBC Southern California

Posted: November 19, 2021 at 2:04 am

Pet owners know all too well the look they get from their forever friends as soon as a meal makes its way out of the kitchen and onto the table before they can sneak a bite.

But as much as your dog or cat may beg, there are some foods that it's actually unsafe to feed your pet.

As we get closer to the holidays and it becomes harder and harder to resist the puppy eyes you get while carving the turkey, here are some of the foods that you can share, and some of the foods you really shouldn't.

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, there are a number of foods that pets can safely consume. But regardless of what you feed them to snack on, it's important to take it easy.

Animals "should get most of their nutrition from their regular diet," the ASPCA says on its website. "Snacks should equate to no more than five percent of their daily caloric intake, so keep portion sizes small."

And with people food that tends to be more sugary or fatty than foods for animals, "digestive upset" can sneak up on you and your pet.

With that in mind, pets can safely consume:

Pet-goods retail chain PetSmart shares tips for pet owners on its website, including a list of foods that are unsafe for dogs. The American Kennel Club, the ASPCA and the Humane Society of the United States also all provide information on what you should keep away from your four-legged friends.

Among the snacks you shouldn't share:

And if you're worried about specific herbs or spices in Thanksgiving dinner, from basil to rosemary, the ASPCA has lists of plants that are safe, and plants that are toxic, for dogs and cats.

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Diabetes: benefits of eating pumpkin for better sugar control – Central Valley Business Journal

Posted: November 19, 2021 at 2:04 am

It is important to consume the pumpkins in natural forms and without the addition of foods rich in fats, sugars and carbohydrates.

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Pumpkins are the star ingredient of fall and the first months of winter, the reason goes far beyond their attractive shapes and colors: they are a true nutritional treasure. Pumpkins are not only a staple addition to seasonal dishes, they are associated with magnificent medicinal benefits. In general we can say that pumpkins are healthy for everyone, however in a specific way it is a question that arises with special emphasis in the diabetic population. It is well known that diabetics must control blood sugar levels and especially carbohydrate consumption and that is why they must pay special attention to the quality of the food they eat. The good news is that pumpkin is not only a safe addition for diabetics, it is a vegetable that benefits control: They are low in calories, fat free, low in carbohydrates, and packed with nutrients that support general well-being and blood sugar levels. In addition, they are a food rich in antioxidants that protects us from contracting seasonal flu and other possible diseases of the season.

Finally, one of the golden rules in diabetics is to be very cautious with feeding, is one of the best prevention and control tools. By keeping blood glucose at stable levels, it is possible to prevent diabetes-related complications such as nerve damage, heart disease, vision disturbances, skin infections, and kidney problems.

The first is the first. We gave ourselves the task of investigating in detail about the nutritional contribution of pumpkins; One-half cup (120 grams) of cooked pumpkin provides the following nutrients:

Calories: 50 Protein: 2 grams Fat: 0 grams Carbohydrates: 11 grams Fiber: 3 grams Sugar: 4 grams Calcium: 4% Daily Value (DV) Iron: 4% of the DV Vitamin C: 8% of the DV Provitamin A: 280% of the DV

Another of the greatest genius of the pumpkin is that it is a plant food with a magnificent contribution in fiber: half a cup contains 12% of the recommended daily intake. It is well known that fiber plays a key role in managing blood sugar levels, and there are numerous references showing that eating foods rich in fiber has been shown to improve blood glucose control.

One of the main concepts to determine the consequences that a food will have for diabetes, is to analyze its effects on blood sugar. The glycemic load (GL) is a classification system for foods rich in carbohydrates: it indicates the amount of carbohydrates in a serving of food and the extent to which that food raises blood sugar levels. A GL of less than 10 indicates that a food has a minimal impact on blood sugar. On the other hand, the glycemic index (GI) is a scale from 0 to 100 that indicates the extent to which a food can cause blood sugar levels to rise. Higher numbers mean that a food will cause a higher rise in blood sugar.

However, the GI does not take into account the carbohydrate content of foods. So the GL is a better assessment of how much your blood sugar will affect a serving of a particular food. What about pumpkin? Pumpkin has a high GI of 75, but a low GL of 3.

Therefore, the secret to integrating pumpkins into the daily diet and safely for diabetics, is to limit yourself to eating a serving of pumpkin and ensure that it is not accompanied by foods rich in fats, sugars and carbohydrates. That is why consuming it in puree, soups, garnishes with other vegetables, baked, steamed and grilled, it is the best way to truly obtain all its nutritional benefits and especially Fiber!

Therefore pumpkins are a good food in diabetes. A serving of natural pumpkin is rich in fiber and low in carbohydrates. Having a low glycemic load is unlikely to have a significant effect on blood sugar as long as portions are controlled.

Additionally, there is extensive research demonstrating the specific potential benefits of pumpkins for people with diabetes. An animal study found that compounds in pumpkin reduce the insulin needs of mice with diabetes by naturally increasing insulin production. There is another reference, a research work that observed that two compounds in pumpkin: trigonelline and nicotinic acid, may be responsible for its effects in lowering blood sugar and preventing diabetes. There is also another study in which it was shown that a combination of pumpkin carbohydrates called polysaccharides and a compound isolated from the Pueraria mirifica plant called puerarin have an immense ability to improve blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity. .

The best of all is that the pumpkin contributes other benefits that benefit diabetes control. They are a great addition to control body weight with a lot of satiety, they strengthen the immune system, they are full of energy, they protect the cardiovascular system, they are a good ally to lower high blood pressure and they benefit intestinal health.

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