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New Delhi: A healthy weight is absolutely important to live a healthy, long lifethat is away from ailments and diseases. Obesity or being overweight can be one of the risk factors for various incurable diseases and conditions, including type 2 diabetes and even cancer. However, weight loss is a very subjective process, and everyone's body is different. What works for one person may not work for the other, in terms of results. Moreover, the way your body responds to a particular diet or fitness routine depends on various factors such as your lifestyle, routine, age, and existing health conditions.

This is the necessity that has given way to a number of diets for weight loss. These diets are based on the type of food you can eat, the lifestyle you follow, and even how much time you have to achieve your goals. A diet type, called the Military Diet, promises to help you lose weight in as less as three days. Here is all you need to know about it.

The military diet is one of the world's most popular diets. It is known to help you lose weight in as less as three days and up to 4.5 kg in a single week. The military diet is also economical. Unlike many other diets, it does not require you to invest in expensive foods or supplements.

If you follow the military diet, you have to follow a 3-day meal plan, followed by 4 days off, when you are encouraged to eat healthily and continue to consume fewer calories. This weekly cycle is repeated for several weeks until your goal weight is reached.

The diet is called the military diet because it was reportedly designed by nutritionists to help soldiers reach the right weight and shape as quickly as possible. It is also called the navy diet, the army diet, and even the ice cream diet.

Here is a three-day meal plan for the military diet for weight loss that you can follow if you want to lose weight quickly.

Day 1 of the Military diet

Day 2 of the Military diet

Day 3 of the Military diet

Do not consume any snacks in between.

The military diet works on the principle of creating a calorie deficit, which can be an effective way to lose weight. The benefits of the diet include that it can help you reach your weight loss goals effectively. The military diet also seems relatively easier and less restrictive in nature, as compared to other weight-loss diets such as the keto diet. Moreover, the military diet involves the person following themeal plan for a small duration, which is not likely to harm your body in any way, since it is not prolonged.

However, if you plan to lose weight with the military diet and will be following it for several weeks, you should consider the chances of the diet leading to nutritional deficiencies, or even fatigue due to the calorie deficit. Moreover, losing 4.5 kg of weight in one week maybe a little too extreme. Such rapid weight loss is not healthy and recommended.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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Walking home from the shops one day I spotted a large advertisement for a local gym plastered to the side of a building. Flatten the curve in 2021, it shouted. Fascinating, I noted, how it simultaneously played on the collective trauma of the past year while also signalling its intrinsic fatphobia. Advertising, after all, is designed to first instil and then prey on our insecurities and anxieties.

We can all agree that the past year has been tough for the body. Lockdown restrictions and a surge in working from home have lulled most of us into a sedentary lifestyle. Add to this, too, the closure of spaces where wed step and sweat out our weeks gluttony: gyms, pools, even nightclubs. The past 12 months have even introduced us to concepts such as Covid kilos added body weight gained from surviving a deadly global pandemic.

Its been tough, but January takes the cake. Itchy from the crumbs of 2020, the month is kneaded with meager attempts at reinvention as new years resolutions seduce us into redistributing our behaviours, choices and priorities. Stricter diets and amped up exercise routinely perch atop most lists.

My local gym (surprise! Im not immune) uses a familiar tactic. The promotional fodder sees before/after photos of members, explicitly detailing how many kilos theyve shaved away.

And as I scroll down Instagram I realise that many of us have become mules for the Diet Industrial Complex, publicly sharing the success of our bodys journey from before to after. And why shouldnt we? Training and calorie-deficit dieting are examples of a discipline that is surely worthy of recognition.

But, when it comes to health, are body transformation photos truly the best metric to weigh on? Are before and after photos markers of achievement, or are they perhaps emblematic of our broader societys obsession with weight loss and narrow builds of body image?

In our pursuit to post, are we prioritising individual forms of bodily achievement over the collective wellbeing of our online communities? Why, I wonder, do we continue to see weight loss as an explicit phenomena worth celebrating?

At this point, many reading will sneer. Theyll cite statistics on the growing rate of obesity in Australias adult population. Theyll list the comorbidities: type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke. Weight loss, theyll suggest, is inextricably tied to health.

But as HuffPosts Michael Hobbes reported in 2018, everything you know about obesity is wrong. Through a host of interviews and scientific papers, Hobbes maintains that weight loss isnt as simple a science as one might assume. Some will have a much, much more difficult pathway to weight loss due to their unique individual factors. The longform piece concludes by arguing that mitigation efforts must shift from individual responsibility and intervention towards a focus on systematic issues, such as poverty, food management and regulation.

The piece also highlights a massive threat to fat people: our attitudes towards them.

Fatphobia, and its associated shame, stigma, and bias, can also cause severe health complications in fat people. New podcasts such as Maintenance Phase are doing important work in debunking our assumptions around wellness and weight loss.

Our unequivocal celebration of thinness doesnt help. In May 2020 Adele emerged from a social media blackout considerably slimmer. Editor of Bitch Magazine, Evette Dionne, was cautious about all the glowing praise: In a culture that often equates thinness with moral goodness, weight loss is worthy of celebration, no matter how its obtained or what it signals about whats happening with our bodies. Dionne reminds us that we dont know the details of Adeles weight loss nor should we yet were comfortable projecting our own virtues on to her new figure. The fact that we so uncritically assign positive attribution tells us everything we need to know about how we view bodies and value them.

This is personal. A decade ago my own disordered eating saw me lose a considerable amount of weight. I was told I looked great; but at what cost? Meals quickly became maths equations, calculating exactly how many calories sat on my plate. My body became a game in which there was no clear winner. When would I start living happily with my very own after?

My difficulty with body transformation photos is that were all somebodys before and somebody elses after in a system that so brutally values only a narrow margin of physiques. The crowded online environment feeds us an overflowing source of images that reveals to us the body hierarchy: here, one persons success can all too quickly become anothers source of shame. Whats more, were sold universal dreams (flatten the curve you could lose this weight, too) that grate up to the very real limits of our body or worse, we decide to push beyond them.

In July 2018 Lena Dunham shared an Instagram before/after that was startlingly different. In the before she was thinner, complimented all day and propositioned by men and on the cover of a tabloid about diets that work. In the after she was bigger, happy joyous & free, complimented only by people that matter for reasons that matter. Shes honest about her reflections: Even this OG body positivity warrior sometimes looks at the left picture longingly, until I remember the impossible pain that brought me there and on to my proverbial knees. As I type I can feel my back fat rolling up under my shoulder blades. I lean in.

The past 12 months have taught us that we need to be kinder to ourselves, heaving off arbitrary pressures and expectations.

We need to curve a new language around our bodies and their unique capabilities and limits. We need to prioritise our bodys internal circuitry both physical and mental if were to take our health seriously. We need to uproot our internalised fatphobia. Most importantly, we need to start recognising that everybody every body is deserving of dignity and respect.

Dejan Jotanovic is a freelance writer based in Narrm/Melbourne. Twitter: @heydejan

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The Bronze Age (2200 to 800 BC) marked a decisive step in the technological and economic development of ancient societies. People living at the time faced a series of challenges: changes in the climate, the opening up of trade and a degree of population growth. How did they respond to changes in their diet, especially in Western Switzerland? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), Switzerland, and Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Spain has for the first time carried out isotopic analyses on human and animal skeletons together with plant remains. The scientists discovered that manure use had become widespread over time to improve crop harvests in response to demographic growth. The researchers also found that there had been a radical change in dietary habits following the introduction of new cereals, such as millet. In fact, the spread of millet reflected the need to embrace new crops following the drought that ravaged Europe during this period. Finally, the team showed that the resources consumed were mainly terrestrial. The research results are published in the journal PLOS ONE.

Today, archaeological resources for studying the Bronze Age are limited. "This is partly down to changes in funeral rituals," begins Mireille David-Elbiali, an archaeologist in the Laboratory of Prehistoric Archaeology and Anthropology in the F.-A. Forel Department in UNIGE's Faculty of Sciences. "People gradually abandoned the inhumation practice in favour of cremation, thereby drastically reducing the bone material needed for research. And yet the Bronze Age signals the beginning of today's societies with the emergence of metallurgy." As the name suggests, societies began working with bronze, an alloy consisting of copper and tin. "And this development in metallurgy called for more intensive trade so they could obtain the essential raw materials. This increased the circulation of traditional crafts, prestigious goods, religious concepts and, of course, people between Europe and China," continues the archaeologist.

The Neolithic Age marked the inception of animal husbandry and the cultivation of wheat and barley. But what about the diet in the next Bronze Age? Archaeobotany and archaeozoology have been routinely used to reconstruct the diet, environment, agricultural practices and animal husbandry in the Bronze Age, but these methods only provide general information. "For the first time, we decided to answer this question precisely by analysing human and animal skeletons directly. This meant we could study the stable isotopes from the collagen of the bones and teeth that constitute them and define their living conditions," continues Alessandra Varalli, a researcher in UPF's Department of Human Sciences and the study's first author. "In fact, we are what we eat," points out Marie Besse, a professor in the Laboratory of Prehistoric Archaeology and Anthropology in the F.-A. Forel Department at UNIGE. Biochemical analyses of bones and teeth will tell us what types of resources have been consumed." Forty-one human skeletons, 22 animal skeletons and 30 plant samples from sites in Western Switzerland and Haute-Savoie (France) were studied, ranging from the beginning to the end of the Bronze Age.

The study's first outcome showed that there was no difference between the diets of men and women, and that there were no drastic changes in diet between childhood and the adult phase of these individuals. "So, there was no specific strategy for feeding children, just as men didn't eat more meat or dairy product than women. What's more, when it comes to the origin of the proteins consumed, it was found that although Western Switzerland is home to a lake and rivers, the diet was mainly based on terrestrial animals and plants to the exclusion of fish or other freshwater resources," adds Dr Varalli. But the main interest of the study lies in plants, which reveal societal upheavals.

"During the early Bronze Age (2200 to 1500 BC), agriculture was mainly based on barley and wheat, two cereals of Near Eastern origin that were grown from the Neolithic Age in Europe, explains Dr Varalli. "But from the late Late Bronze Age (1300 to 800 BC), we note that millet was introduced, a plant from Asia that grows in a more arid environmen." In addition, nitrogen isotopes revealed that manuring was used more intensively. "The analysis of several plant species from different phases of the Bronze Age suggests that there was an increase in soil fertilisation over time. This was most likely to boost the production of agricultural crops."

These two discoveries combined seem to confirm the general aridity that prevailed in Europe during this period, which meant agriculture had to be adapted; and that there was heightened trade between different cultures, such as Northern Italy or the Danube region, leading to the introduction of millet into Western Switzerland. These new cereals might have played an important role in the security of supply, and perhaps contributed to the population increase observed in the Late Bronze Age. In fact, these cereals grow more quickly and are more resistant to drought, at a time when the climate was relatively warm and dry. Finally, the use of fertiliser went hand-in-hand with a general improvement in techniques, both agricultural and artisanal. "This first study on changes in diet in Western Switzerland during the Bronze Age corroborates what we know about the period. But it also demonstrates the richness of the widespread intercultural exchanges," states Professor Besse with enthusiasm. We still have much to learn about this millennium, in spite of the scientific problems related to the paucity of available material. "This is one of the reasons that led me to excavate the Eremita cave with UNIGE students. Located in the Piedmont region of Italy, it is dated to the Middle Bronze Age around 1600 BC," concludes Professor Besse.

ReferenceVaralli A, Desideri J, David-Elbiali M, Goude G, Honegger M, Besse M. Bronze Age innovations and impact on human diet: A multi-isotopic and multi-proxy study of western Switzerland. PLOS ONE. 2021;16(1):e0245726. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0245726

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While Halsey was chatting about makeup and beauty on Manny Mua's YouTube channel, the singer said hypnotherapy helped her quit cigarettes after smoking for 11 years.

"I had to get hypnotized," she said, describing the quitting process as a "journey."

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During the first session, a hypnotherapist asks questions about your smoking rituals, and tries to replace the habit with a new one. "It's not enough to just remove smoking, you have to replace it with a new ritual," Smith said.

That's when, Smith said, you're hypnotized, and your brain shifts to a "theta" brainwave state, in which you're more relaxed than daydreaming, but more alert than sleeping. In this relaxed state, you're more open to hearing healthy alternatives to smoking, and hypnotherapists ask you to visualize your day with a new, healthy habit.

But you have to be open to hearing these suggestions. Smith cautioned that hypnotherapy is not mind control, and the desire to change smoking habits needs to come from within. "Let's say that your spouse just really wants you to quit and you're tired of them nagging you, but you yourself don't want to quit. Save your money and your time because this will not be effective," she said.

In a small 2007 study of 67 smokers, researchers found that hospitalized patients who went to one hypnotherapy session were more likely to be nonsmokers after six months, compared to patients who used nicotine replacement therapy or quit cold turkey.

But in another analysis of multiple studies, comprising 957 smokers, researchers at Cochrane found no proof that hypnotherapy provided any extra benefit in helping people quit smoking than counseling.

"There is no clear evidence that hypnotherapy is better than other approaches in helping people to stop smoking," said the New Zealand study's authors.

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While most of us were busy scavenging for toilet paper and swapping sourdough starters, Jenna Dewan was in the middle of more labor-intensive pandemic preparations. Quite literally. The actress gave birth to her second childa son, Callum Michael Rebel Kazee, with fianc Steve Kazeeon March 6, 2020, just days before Los Angeless stay-at-home order went into effect.

I was in this postpartum-haze bubble, then a week later, everything just shut down, Jenna says. It was new; it was different; it was kind of scary. But we were all in it together.

Jenna had already planned for a hunkering-down period following Callums birth, sticking to the same First 40 Days model of postpartum rest and replenishment that she had used after the birth of her daughter, Everly, with ex-husband Channing Tatum in 2013. But what she hadnt planned for was a months-long isolationespecially considering how alone she had felt the first time around, giving birth to Everly in London, spending the first few weeks in an apartment with no Wi-Fi, then quickly transitioning to 15-hour shoot days on the set of Lifetimes Witches of East End.

I had this grand idea that with this baby, Im going to have friends and family over all the time, says Jenna. Talk about expectations and having to surrender.

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Leaning into unexpected curves has helped Jenna navigate a number of detours over the past three yearssplitting from Channing in 2018, building a new life as a single mom, reconnecting with Steve (whom shed met years earlier after one of his performances in the Broadway production of Once), and embracing new love.

I got here by following the flow, says Jenna, reflecting on her journey. Ive really been big on that. I know when Im swimming upstream and fighting it.

And so the self-professed free spirit has harnessed that submit-and-sink-into-it approach in pandemic life. Instead of getting bogged down with anxiety or fear, she has constantly looked for ways to swerve and grow through it all.

Most noticeably, the past year finally forced Jenna to take a beat. Shes been hustling since the early 2000s, kicking off her professional dance career on Janet Jacksons 2001 All for You tour. Film roles followed, including her 2006 breakout, Step Up. And the past five years, which have been especially busy for Jenna, included acting roles (The Resident; Berlin, I Love You; Soundtrack), hosting gigs (Flirty Dancing, World of Dance), and production projects (Step Up: High Water). When Hollywood shut down last year, Jenna was left with a largely open calendar.

Ive learned for the very first time what it means to actually be quiet, to be present, she says. Ive never been a homebody, and I love it.

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Without external factors like work projects or lunch dates with friends to fill her up, Jenna turned her attention inward, establishing a new feel-good morning routine. By tending to her self-care early on, Jenna finds that shes able to give more to others throughout the day. So now, every morning after Callum wakes her (and Steve) up around 6:30 or 7 a.m., she feeds him, then feeds her own soul, starting with a 20-minute meditation session.

Jenna has relied on Vedic meditationa mantra-based practice similar to transcendental meditationfor years. Shes so serious about it that she has a dedicated nook at home where her kids arent allowed. And its where shes seated today as we talk.

I got here by following the flow. Ive really been big on that. I know when Im swimming upstream and fighting it.

Sunk deep in an overstuffed beige chair, Jenna starts rifling through the belongings on the table behind her, a spiritual grab bag of sorts. She lifts up a fist-size ivory crystalan aplite, she tells me, which is good for connection and meditation. She shows me her Super Attractor Journal, where she jots down her thoughts; her oracle cards, which she uses to set her intentions for the day; and The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, which shell open to a random page and read from. Completing the collection is a chunky sage smudge and, of course, a candle. When I ask what scents soothe her, she pauses and laughs, telling me the candle is This Smells Like My Orgasm by Gwyneth Paltrow. It was a gift, Jenna says with a grin. It smells good!

Breath work is another big component of her mindfulness. After meditating, shell often cycle through a holotropic breathing routine (two breaths in, one breath out) set to music, which she says has been transformative.

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Its very effective for stress, Jenna says. Youre creating this rush of oxygen to your brain, and it calms your nervous system. It can be a little uncomfortable at first, but once you get past that, you really open yourself up.

Then, once centered, Jenna sweats it out. Her exercise of choice right now is Pilatesshe logs three or four one-hour Zoom sessions a week with her instructor Kim Carruthers. It gets you fit so fast, and you just feel stronger, Jenna says of her practice, which has transferred from the studios reformer to a mat at home. The dancer in me really likes it because it activates the same muscles in my core, she continues. Especially after recovering from surgery (her C-section), you feel things just all start to go where theyre meant to go [with Pilates]. Shes also become a fan of Isaac Bootss Instagram Live workouts, a high-energy combo of cardio and strength, which Jenna calls dancer wonderfulness.

As dance studios are closed, Jenna has had to get her groove on in small gaspsan online class here, a TikTok routine there. Through it all, she keeps a perpetual rhythm in her home. Im always dancing, even in the kitchen, she says. Callum laughs and smiles when I dance, especially when I give him a good hair whip. Its as if its the funniest thing that ever happened. And Evies always like, Dance party time!

When it comes to refueling, Jenna finds that her body does best with a mostly vegetarian diet. She follows an 80/20 approach80 percent of the time eating healthy and 20 percent of the time indulging. She starts every morning with a green smoothie (emphasis on the green), blending spinach, romaine, celery, cilantro, parsley, apple, banana, and lemon. For lunch and dinner, shes learned to keep it simple. In the beginning of quarantine, I was trying to cook more, Jenna says. But then people in the house were like, Youve got a lot of strengths. I dont know if cooking is one of them.

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I am not one of those people who thinks change doesnt happen. Instead, I own it, Im happy with it, and Im excited to see what develops from it.

Shes since pivoted to preparing and refrigerating nutritious meal componentslike quinoa, roasted vegetables, and black beansand letting her family combine them into entres. She does take pride, however, in a dish her family calls the Jenna Salad. Its a chopped medley of whatever vegetables are in the houseusually carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, avocado, and sometimes even sauerkrauttopped with a veggie burger and dressed with lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Its delicious, says Jenna. The warm veggie burger makes you feel like youre eating more than a salad. As for indulgences, Jenna goes for salty over sweet, with faves like nachos or french fries. I dont deprive myself, she says. But I try to choose healthy most of the time.

That balanced approach is just one more example of the laid-back, go-with-the-flow attitude that has seen Jenna through a myriad of milestones, including her most recent biggie in December: turning 40. As Jenna sees it, life has only gotten more fulfilling.

I feel better in my skin. I feel more grounded in my body, she says. I feel excited for this next decade and what is available to create. Even in this crazy year, I still have that feeling.

As Jenna looks to the future, shes set a few goals for herselfnamely, producing more projects through her company, Everheart Productions, and continuing to grow personally. But, as with all things, she recognizes that some of that, ultimately, will be left up to fate.

You cant really control how life is going to lookyou just know how you want to feel, says Jenna. I am in no way at that point where Im like, Ive got it all figured out. Im still learning more about myself every single day: what I want, how I want to experience it. All of that is in flux. I am not one of those people who thinks change doesnt happen. Instead, I own it, Im happy with it, and Im excited to see what develops from it.

Spoken, as ever, like a true free spirit whos mastered the art of embracing the unknown.

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Your body needs some inflammation to fight infection and speed healing. But too much for too long can push your immune system to attack healthy organs and tissues. This can lead to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis and irritable bowel diseases.

A study published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests diets impact on heart health is partly related to inflammation. The study found that higher levels of inflammatory markers were associated with higher risks of cardiovascular disease. Our dietary choices can increase or decrease levels of these compounds.

To lower inflammatory markers, choose green, leafy vegetables; dark yellow vegetables; whole grains; fruits; tea; coffee and fish. Red meat, processed meats, refined carbohydrates and sweetened beverages were associated with higher pro-inflammatory markers.

Researchers found dietary patterns with higher inflammatory potential were associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

The study only looked at women, but researchers said the results would likely apply to men as well.

How do you put this into practice? Plan your menu around foods such as tomatoes, blueberries, almonds, walnuts, lentils and salmon. Stock up on salad fixings.

Greens such as collards, broccoli, kale and spinach have antioxidants and other compounds that can help reduce inflammation and keep day-to-day damage to your cells to a minimum.

Spice your foods with turmeric, rosemary, cinnamon, cumin and ginger. Research has found they may slow down processes in your body that lead to inflammation.

Q: I used to meal prep, but now I work from home. Is it still a good idea to meal prep?

A: Prepping even a few staple items for the week can make healthy eating so much easier. As long as youre cooking, make a little more and freeze it or use it in another dish.

Even though many of us are working more from home, we still have work to do Zoom meetings, reports, helping with homework, laundry, etc. Meal prepping can help keep healthy eating plans on track.

Try batch-cooking chili or chicken tortilla soup, and freezing it in portions. You can prep quinoa ahead to add to salads later in the week. Its also helpful to cut up veggies in advance for a quick veggie tray or to use in a stir-fry. The more you do ahead, the easier it is to get dinner on the table.

The 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans continue to recommend at least two servings of fish a week. Heres a heart-healthy recipe, from Good Housekeeping, thats quick and full of protein and fiber. You can substitute any kind of fish you like.

1 cup couscous

cup water

1 orange

1 leek

3 cups baby kale

4 (5-ounce) skinless cod fillets

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon pepper

8 squares parchment

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange four (12-inch) squares of parchment paper on two baking sheets. In a bowl, combine couscous and water. Set aside.

Cut orange in half, and then peel 1 half, and coarsely chop fruit. Juice another half, and set aside.

Fold chopped orange into couscous. Slice the leek (white and light green parts only) into half-moons. Add the leek and baby kale to couscous mixture.

Divide the couscous mixture among the parchment pieces; top each with one 5-ounce cod fillet. Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon olive oil, teaspoon salt and teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle orange juice over top.

Cover each with another piece of parchment; fold each edge up and under 3 times, tucking edge underneath. Roast in 425-degree oven for 12 minutes. Transfer each packet to a plate. Using scissors, cut an X in the center, and fold back triangles to serve.

Servings: 4

Per serving: 340 calories; 32 grams protein; 40 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams fat (1 gram saturated fat); 3 grams fiber; 330 milligrams sodium

Charlyn Fargo Ware is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Contact her at [emailprotected], or follow her on Twitter: @NutritionRd, or click here for additional columns. The opinions expressed are her own.

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ANN ARBOR, MI -- A2Zero Climate Action Plan is urging Ann Arbor residents to eat more plant-based meals to help the city go carbon neutral by 2030.

As part of the effort, the city held a virtual Sustainability Forum on Jan. 28 to showcase organizations promoting a plant-based diet. Some of the panelists came from Better Food Foundation, Project Grow and Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels. The forum was led by Zach Smith, community engagement specialist for sustainable development.

The Better Foundations program, called DefaultVeg, was formally introduced in Feb. 2020. It strives to refocus the current status quo from meat products to plant-based products. The food service provides plant-based meals by default, and instead gives their customers a choice to add meat or dairy upon request. By making plant-based options the default on a menu, it may nudge consumers towards a healthier option.

DefaultVeg preserves choice, no one is forced to have one diet or another. Theres always the choice to have the option that you want, said Trevor Leonard, program associate for Better Food Foundation.

Leonard spoke about a Harvard School of Public Health study that revealed the percentage of people who ate meat dropped 43 percent when an experimental group had their default meal changed from meat to vegetarian. The studies on their website also show that serving 1,000 plant-based meals can save 1,600 kilograms of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to a car driving from Chicago to Paris, France.

How a vegan diet could fit into Ann Arbors carbon-neutrality plan

Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels (AAMOW) is also trying get residents to eat less meat. They are working on minimizing food waste by scheduling what days their clients want food, and try to offer seasonal specials by including food from local farms. One of their vendors participates in the Farm to Freeze program that freezes produce at the peak of ripeness, making healthy produce such as broccoli, cherries and blueberries accessible all year round.

As a result of their efforts, 94 percent of their clients say that they eat healthier and 97 percent say that AAMOW has helped them stay home, Director of Meals on Wheels Courtney Vanderlaan said, which has been especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the longest running community garden in the United States, Ann Arbors Project Grow has provided space and education for residents who are interested in growing their own organic vegetables since first starting back in 1972.

Project Grow farmers donated about 3,410 pounds of food to Food Gathers, an organization that works to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in the community, according to Joseph Schutte, Project Grow board member.

Having good, organic, fresh vegetables is not cheap, Schutte said. You can get it from the Farmers Market, its not cheap, but growing it yourself, you know exactly where it came from.

A University of Michigan study conducted by the Center for Sustainable Systems revealed that eliminating the transport of food for one year could save the greenhouse gas equivalent of driving 1,000 miles. The study also shows that shifting to having one vegetarian meal a day could also save the equivalent of driving 1,160 miles. As a result, growing vegetables near home and having at least one plant-based meal a day from a garden could help lower someones carbon footprint.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, limiting food waste can reduce the amount of methane released from landfills when these organic materials decompose. Eliminating food waste can contribute to at least 5 percent of the total greenhouse gas emission reduction.

The next Ann Arbor Sustainability Forum will be held on Feb. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. on Urban Forestry & Green Infrastructure. Registration beforehand is required.

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If youve been diagnosed with anemia, youve likely experienced the unpleasant side effects that it can cause. Some of these side effects and symptoms can mirror those of anxiety.

So, is there a connection between anemia and anxiety? The short answer is, maybe.

Anemia is a condition where your body doesnt have enough red blood cells. The job of red blood cells is to carry oxygen throughout your body, so when you dont have enough of them, your body isnt getting the oxygen it needs to function properly.

Eating a diet that lacks vitamins and minerals can also be a contributing factor to some types of anemia.

A 2013 study of schoolchildren in China found that of those who didnt have access to a well-balanced diet, 42.4 percent were anemic. After being given a multivitamin, the rate of anemia in these students went down by 7 percentage points. Interestingly, these students also reported decreased anxiety.

Many of the symptoms of anemia are similar to those of anxiety and some may actually create anxiety if youre experiencing them.

Symptoms of anemia may include:

Having these symptoms may magnify or increase anxiety. If youre experiencing uncomfortable digestive symptoms, you may worry about going out in public. If youre having chest pain or shortness of breath, you may worry that its a sign of something more serious.

These symptoms can also indicate other serious health problems. If youre experiencing any of these symptoms, see a healthcare provider or go to the nearest emergency room if the symptoms are severe.

If youre having symptoms of anxiety or anemia, its important to be evaluated by a healthcare professional as soon as possible to determine whats causing your symptoms and begin treating the underlying causes.

Anemia is diagnosed through blood tests, your medical history, and a physical exam.

Blood tests can show whether youre making enough red blood cells and whether theres enough iron in your body, while the medical history and physical exam will explore any symptoms youre having.

Lab tests to diagnose anemia can include:

There are many types of anemia. The type of anemia you have will depend on whats causing it and what other medical conditions you may have.

The most common types of anemia include:

It can be hard to distinguish between symptoms of anxiety and symptoms of anemia since many of them are the same. Symptoms of anxiety include:

The good news is, anemia is a very treatable condition. The treatment for anemia depends on the underlying cause and may include:

After a mental health professional or doctor has diagnosed you with anxiety, there are different treatment options available to help with symptoms. These options include:

If youre experiencing symptoms of anxiety that interfere with your daily life, help is available here:

If youre having thoughts of harming yourself, talk with your doctor, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room right away.

In addition to these treatment options, there are many things you can do to help reduce and manage your anxiety. These include:

Risk factors for anemia include:

Both anemia and anxiety are serious conditions if left untreated. However, once theyre diagnosed by a medical professional, treatments like diet adjustment, medications, and therapy can be extremely helpful.

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Anemia and Anxiety: Understanding the Connection - Healthline

Greeces Rural Development and Food inister, Spilios Livanos on Monday said that the ministrys main goal is to promote the Greek Diet brand.

Speaking to Skai TV, the minister said that the goal is to subsidise infrastructure, increase exports, train farmers and promote the Greek Diet brand.

He also spoke about the new EU Common Agricultural Policy, which will bring 19.7 billion to Greece, and stressed the need for judicious investment in infrastructure.

If we manage our investments in infrastructure soundly and increase production and exports, giving added value to our products, then we will have succeeded. If the money is spent on simple grants then we will have failed, as has been the case in previous decades. Our ally in this effort is the Recovery Fund, Livanos said.

Greece has the privilege of producing excellent products. These products must acquire an identity, they must acquire a branding as the Greek diet, he added.

Livanos noted that tourists can also be the best ambassadors of the healthy Greek diet.

The primary and secondary sector, which I have the honour to serve, is essentially the driving force for the Greek economy to start at another level. But it must be linked to tourism, culture and our health policy. If we succeed and create this new framework, internally and then externally, I believe in a few years we will work miracles.

He also pointed out the absence of a policy on oil and compared it with the successful policy on wine. Livanos expressed his optimism that within the next year there will be a policy for the exceptional quality of Greek oil, emphasising that we must connect the brand of Greek oil with the brand of the new Greece that is being built.

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Greece's Agriculture Ministry Will Promote The Greek Diet Brand - GreekCityTimes.com

Liposuction is the second most popular cosmetic surgery treatment, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Its a major procedure that removes unwanted fat in certain areas of your body. Your doctor performs this surgery by sculpting and contouring the areas of your body to permanently remove fat cells.

The areas of your body that receive this surgery commonly include your:

Its important to note that there are limits to the volume of fat that can be safely removed (about 5 liters), especially for an outpatient surgery.

If youre considering liposuction, heres what you need to know about the recovery process, including how long it will take, and tips that may help you heal faster.

According toboard certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Rady Rahban, recovery can be broken up into two categories: immediate and long-term.

Immediate recovery, meaning when you can go back to work, depends on the areas that are liposuctioned and the technique used, he explains.

This can take anywhere from 5 to 7 days before you can return to work and 4 to 6 weeks before you can get back to physical activities, such as exercise.

A long-term recovery typically lasts 3 months. This allows swelling to decrease.

Keep in mind that the recovery process varies for everyone and the type of liposuction that was performed.

These tips can help you feel more comfortable during recovery. They may also help you heal faster.

First, youll want to wear a compression garment to promote comfort and healing.

Use of compression garments in the first 72 hours after liposuction is critical in accelerating the drainage of large volumes of anesthetic fluid, speeding up the recovery process, and reducing pain, swelling, and bruising, explains Dr. Daniel P. Friedmann, MD, FAAD, board certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon at Westlake Dermatology.

Surgeons vary in the duration they recommend for compression garments, but its typically worn for 4 to 6 weeks to prevent bruising and help the skin adhere to its new contour, adds Dr. Howard Sobel, founder of Sobel Skin and attending dermatologist and dermatological surgeon at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York.

You dont want to push yourself too hard while recovering from liposuction.

Rest is important, especially in the first 3 days of recovery when the incision(s) site is left open to drain anesthetic fluid.

During this time, Friedmann says that immersion bathing of any kind should be avoided until incisions have closed completely, which takes approximately 7 to 10 days.

Working out or doing strenuous activities is not recommended during recovery, according to Sobel. You should, however, walk around to get your blood flowing.

In addition to light exercise, such as walking, you can resume these activities 24 hours after surgery:

Even if you dont feel a lot of discomfort, Rahban cautions that you dont resume regular activities too soon.

Liposuction is a surgery like any other surgery, and therefore, you need to be careful to not be overly active too soon as it will cause extra swelling and more discomfort.

As with any cosmetic procedure, complications can occur.

While oral antibiotics and proper wound care help prevent infection, these additional complications, although some rare, could happen:

If you experience any of these symptoms, speak with your doctor immediately. Its so important that you choose an experienced surgeon to perform your liposuction, which may help prevent these symptoms.

Sobel recommends choosing a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic procedures. The procedure must also be performed in an accredited surgical facility only.

According to Friedmann, your doctor should stay in close contact with you to help ensure your smooth recovery. This includes scheduling a follow-up appointment after the first few days, and staying in close contact over the following weeks.

You should also reach out to your doctor if you experience any of the above complications. No matter how big or small, any concerns you have should be addressed by having an open dialogue with your healthcare provider.

Liposuction is a plastic surgery procedure that removes unwanted fat from a persons body. But as major surgery, there are steps and precautions that must be taken to ensure a smooth recovery. This includes:

You should also keep in contact with your doctor (preferably a board certified one) to address any concerns and avoid complications. They can help address your specific needs before and after treatment.

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