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The problems of dietary simplification – New Food

Posted: December 19, 2020 at 1:54 pm

New Foods Editor looks at the issue of dietary simplification and how a lack of biodiversity is impacting both health and food security.

What did you eat for last nights dinner? What about the night before, last week or last month? Was it varied or do similarities crop up? I wouldnt be surprised if there was a pattern. We consume only a tiny proportion of the variety of food available to us. In fact, according to Unilevers Executive Vice President of Global Food, 75 percent of the global food supply is comprised of a mere 12 crops and five animal species (read more in Issue 6 2020, page 44).

So what? Maybe you really like carrots, and theyre good for you, right? Well, yes; but this monotony is having a greater impact than you might think. Or maybe you know this; perhaps Im preaching to the converted and youre working with a forward-thinking brand, making strides in promoting biodiversity. Either way, it is clear that more must be done to promote the issue to consumers and explain its importance.

Whether youve brushed up on your biodiversity lingo or not, Ill give a brief overview of the effects of dietary simplification. The first issue to address here is that a limited diet restricts our nutrient intake. Nutrient content between breeds and cultivars, etc, of plants can be so different. Sweet potato cultivars can vary in their carotenoid content by a factor of 200+, for example.1 So, just having one type over another can make the difference between micronutrient deficiency and adequacy. We cannot rely on a select variety of ingredients because their nutrition profiles are not standard.

Its also worth noting that a lack of crop diversity isnt helpful for food security or the environment either. If youre an avid reader of New Food (one should hope!), you may recall my Welcome in Issue 1 2020, which stressed the need for moderation. Personally, I dont believe full-blown veganism is the answer to sustainability, but certainly reducing our meat intake seems a sensible course of action to help revitalise our planet. As we approach the end of the year, I re-emphasise my previous point: moderation is key and this applies toboth meat and crops. No good can come from overeating and overproducing plants.

As much as 75 percent of the genetic plant diversity in agriculture has been lost since 1900.2 To put that into perspective: Thailand once cultivated more than 16,000 plant varieties, today its 37.1 If we continue on this path, we will only see further decline in biodiversity. Monoculture farming will have severe repercussions for food security because it depletes nutrients and makes soil susceptible to pests and pathogens. The result is over relianceon fertilisers and pesticides, which, if used inappropriately, can have detrimental effects onwildlife and end up in our water supplies and, consequently, food.3

Most of us might believe its our energy or transport choices that cause the most serious environmental damage. In fact, its our food system that creates the biggest impact, according to WWF-UKs Executive Director for Advocacy, Dr Tony Juniper.3

To ensure we can feed the future population 10 billion by 2050 we need to transform our food system. Knorr and partners, including WWF, has made one suggestion (or 50) with the publication of its future 50 foods project. For this, they identified 50 foods we should eat more of, selecting them based on their nutritional qualities and lower environmental impact. According to the official report, these crops are also tasty and affordable and for the ones which arent widely accessible, its making efforts to change that. Nice one.

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ISU biology professor Bruce Finney helps discover variation in ancient native Alaskan diet – Idaho State Journal

Posted: December 19, 2020 at 1:54 pm

POCATELLO Idaho State University biological sciences and geosciences professor Bruce Finney contributed to a new research paper titled Ancient Beringian paleodiets revealed through multiproxy stable isotope analysis, which found that about 11,500 years ago native Alaskans had a diet that featured both land animals and salmon.

Finney, director of the ISU Stable Isotope Laboratory, helped analyze the chemical composition in bones and teeth in two ancient Beringian infants. Stable isotopic analysis of tissues can reveal the foods consumed by the individuals. Because isotopic levels are different in ocean and land animals, Finney could tell that native Alaskans had a diet that also included salmon.

Its a novel discovery because there is an underappreciation for how broad their diet was, said Finney.

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Although the diet of native Alaskans was dominated by large animals, the isotopic analysis that Finney conducted shows that their diet also included salmon in the summer months.

The results of this study show that ancient Alaskan diets were complex and that salmon has been an important resource for millennia.

Finney worked in conjunction with anthropologists and native Alaskan groups to do this research.

Collaborative relationships are important to have in place, said Finney. Trust between scientists and indigenous people is critical to have when they work together. It results in comprehensive studies.

Finney received his bachelors degree in geology from the University of Minnesota. He received his Ph.D. in oceanography from Oregon State University. His current research focus is on the paleoclimatic history of the North Pacific region from the last ice age to the present.

To read the full article, visit https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/6/36/eabc1968.

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Weight loss: Is it healthier to have eggs and paneer in the same meal? – Times of India

Posted: December 17, 2020 at 11:52 pm

Protein is the building block of life and helps to boost metabolism that supports the weight loss process. So, it seems fair to increase protein intake when trying to shed kilos. In this process, most people forget that even if the protein is good for health, it should be consumed in moderation. There is absolutely no harm in having paneer and eggs together. In fact, there are several dishes in which both the food items are used. The only thing is that you need to consume protein as per the recommended daily allowance.

Mumbai based Nutritionist, Dr Seema Khanna, also suggests that there is no harm in taking these two food products together, but you need to divide your daily protein intake equally between the three meals of the day.

"It is healthy to consume egg and paneer when trying to shed kilos. But the important part is to calculate the protein according to body weight. The total daily recommended amount of protein should be divided among the three important meals of the day," she said.

This is because our body cannot store protein, like other nutrients. So, once its needs are met, the extra calories are used for energy or are stored as fat. This can lead to temporary weight gain. Apart from this, excessive intake of protein can lead to other health issues like dehydration, constipation and in the long-term, it can damage your kidneys.

Dr Priyanka Rohtagi, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Apollo Hospitals also suggests that protein is important and there is no harm in combining these two foods. She asserted that a high protein diet helps to achieve better satiety and support glycemic control.

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Sleeve Gastrectomy Yields Larger Long-Term Weight Loss Than RYGB – HealthDay News

Posted: December 17, 2020 at 11:52 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) results in greater weight loss than laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) seven years after surgery, according to a study published online Dec. 9 in JAMA Surgery.

Sofia Grnroos, M.D., from Turku University Hospital in Finland, and colleagues compared weight loss at seven years in 240 patients (69.6 percent women) with morbid obesity (ages 18 to 60 years) undergoing LSG and LRYGB (between March 10, 2008, and June 2, 2010).

The researchers found that the mean percentage excess weight loss was 47 percent after LSG and 55 percent after LRYGB. The mean disease-specific quality of life (QoL) total score at seven years was not significantly different between the groups nor was the median health-related QoL total score. There was an association noted between greater weight loss and better disease-specific QoL. Mean disease-specific QoL scores improved significantly at seven years versus baseline, unlike median health-related QoL scores. The overall morbidity rate was similar between the groups (24.0 percent for LSG and 28.6 percent for LRYGB).

"Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass resulted in greater weight loss than LSG, but the difference was not clinically relevant based on the prespecified equivalence margins," the authors write.

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Weight Loss Goals And How To Crush Them Beyond The Santa Clarita Diet – KHTS Radio

Posted: December 17, 2020 at 11:52 pm

By Dr. Thomas Polucki

So with the new year almost here, my weight loss goals look a little different this year.

Instead of hit or miss goals Im focusing on the actions I can take, dailySo I can stay on track, no matter what the winds of change bring in 2021.

Like most people, I used to set goals for a specific weight, income, vacationOften I accomplished those goals, but 2020 forced a re-evaluation of whats really within my control.

Most people gained weight, lost money and could not vacation this year.

And even without the pandemic, so many people give up on their goals by February that New Years Resolution goal setting almost seems pointless.

Because we learn that having some THING is the goal.

But you cant really control the outcome of making another $50,000.

Or the outcome of losing another 20 lbs.

And certainly not the outcome of an Asian cruise.

Quite simply, you cant control the outcome of having any THING in your life.

DO BE DO BE DO

But you can control your actions no matter what happens around or to you.

With an automated daily ACTION PLAN,Having THINGS, or not, has less power over us

For example:

If you want TO LOSE WEIGHT

Then set the goal of walking 40 minutes every morning.

And if you want to lose even more weight, FASTERThen also set the goal of only eating one plate of sensible food at each meal.

Both of these goals actions are totally within your control.

Even if you have to walk in place and are on food stamps, you can control this daily exercise and what you eat.

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Then set these ACTION GOALS:

Connect with at least one new person every weekwho could be a weight loss partner with you.

Refine your eating and exercise routines every day.

AUtomate your plan with alarms on your watch or step up to a health and fitness app.

Serve your appetite ONLY with nutritionally valuable calories.

Happily share your wins and loses with your weight loss partners.

So, with just a few daily ACTIONS you can take back control.

Then, every night, ask yourself.

Did I CRUSH it today?

If yes OUTSTANDING. DO it again every tomorrow.

If not Do better tomorrow.

While action creates destiny, blame enslaves.

Consistent Action can prove the BEST GOAL you ever made!

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Weight loss: How black coffee will help you lose weight – Times of India

Posted: December 17, 2020 at 11:52 pm

Can't start your morning without a cup of coffee? Here is some good news for you.

Studies claim a cup of coffee every day can help you stay wide awake and active throughout the day and has multiple other health benefits. Black coffee is rich in nutrients and is loaded with antioxidants. It even has a powerful chemical compound that helps in preventing various diseases. Having coffee daily can reduce your risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and even more.

But does the wonderful black coffee also help with weight loss? Yes, it absolutely does. Drinking black coffee can speed up your weight loss journey by boosting your metabolism. As per the United States Department of Agriculture, having a single cup of black coffee brewed from ground beans has only 2 calories. If the coffee brewed is from decaffeinated beans, the calorie count comes down to zero. Adding sugar and other flavours to the coffee like jaggery, sugar, soy, milk, chocolate syrup or vanilla is not recommended if you are on a weight loss journey.

Four ways black coffee can help you lose weight.

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Former Bronco Orlando Franklin hiking with random Coloradans to lose weight – FOX 31 Denver

Posted: December 17, 2020 at 11:52 pm

DENVER (KDVR) Every morning from 9 a.m. until noon, Colorado sports fans are greeted with the rich timbre of Orlando Franklins voice. The former Broncos offensive lineman now works as a sports talk radio host for 104.3 The Fan.

His work on the radio has allowed his physical appearance to slide under the radar, until now.

Big O, as hes affectionately known by Broncos fans, recently posted a picture to social media, showing off his remarkable weight loss.

I want people to look at me and say, Man, if Orlando can do it, I can do it,' says Franklin.

But its how hes gotten in shape, thats catching many by surprise.

Franklin has taken to hiking, even inviting complete strangers along for the journey.

I found a way to do things where I can see Colorado, burn a ton of calories, but meet new, good people as well.

Until last year, Franklin had never been hiking in Colorado, despite playing for the Broncos for 4 years.

He says he was at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science when he stumbled upon a book in the gift shop.

I stopped in the gift shop, and literally saw a book that said 50 hikes in Colorado, he says. And it was all over the state, and I was like, Man, I want to do this.'

Franklin turned to social media to ask his fans for advice.

And my first hike, four people showed up, and I was like, Man, this is awesome. And I just started doing it every Saturday.

Franklin has been hosting hikes ever since, and even climbed his first 14er this summer.He has also stopped drinking alcohol, and in the past year has managed to lose nearly 100 pounds.

I told myself, because we were getting ready to have our second child, this is something that I have to do, he says.I have to make sure that I have more energy, were playing man-to-man defense now, one parent has one kid, the other parent has the other, so youre fully engaged.

One of the first strangers to join Franklin was Dave Roberts, a Denver sports fan who heard about Franklins hikes on the radio.

When we first started, he would stop, not joking, every quarter mile. Because he was maybe in football shape, but not hiking shape, says Roberts. Imjust super proud of him. He went from not even walking a quarter mile in the mountains, to hiking a 14er.

Orlando is hoping to hike five 14ers in 2021, and hopes his story will inspire others to get outside.

You cant take care of other people in this world unless you take care of yourself, he says.

If youd like to hike with Orlando, shoot him a message on Instagram.

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Should you do Pilates or yoga? Which is best for weight loss, burning calories, and toning your muscles – Yahoo News

Posted: December 17, 2020 at 11:52 pm

Yoga's emphasis on breath-work and meditation makes it more relaxing than Pilates. Cavan Images/Getty images

Both Pilates and yoga are exercises designed to build strength and improve flexibility.

Yoga and Pilates are both good for weight loss but yoga, especially vinyasa yoga, burns more calories per hour.

Deciding between Pilates and yoga comes down to personal preference and whichever gets you most excited to workout.

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Both Pilates and yoga are exercises that focus on mind-body connection and offer similar health benefits, including improved strength and flexibility. But their approaches and goals differ.

Here's what you need to know about the differences between Pilates and yoga and which is best for you.

Joseph Pilates invented the Pilates method in the 1920s. It is designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body through specific exercises and focused breathing. Types of Pilates include mat and reformer - which uses a special exercise machine with a sliding platform and cables.

"[Pilates has] a high emphasis on neuro-motor control and training your brain and your nervous system to be able to finely tune and control your movements for the desired effect," says Catherine Lewan, a licensed physical therapist who uses both yoga and Pilates in her physical therapy sessions.

Yoga originated thousands of years ago in India and is a mind-body exercise. Many different styles of yoga exist, from hatha yoga to hot yoga, but all involve moving through different physical postures. Yoga incorporates different breathing techniques, such as moving with one breath per movement. Some types of yoga include meditation.

"Pilates is very repetitive and focused on strengthening small stabilizer muscles. So you may feel more strain in your muscles when you do Pilates," says Rachele Pojednic, an assistant professor of nutrition and exercise physiology at Simmons University. "It feels a little bit more like a strength type of workout, where yoga tends to be a little bit more fluid. Often, there's music, and you're moving with your breath."

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A 2015 study found that hatha yoga participants saw improvements in muscle strength and flexibility after 12 weeks. A small 2014 study also found that women who practiced Pilates for 12 weeks improved their muscle strength and torso flexibility.

Pilates may be slightly better than yoga for improving strength, particularly core strength, because it often uses an external stimulus, such as the reformer, whereas yoga uses your own body weight, Pojednic says.

"Yoga is probably going to be a little bit better for flexibility," Pojednic says. "The poses are really about stretching your muscles and creating a little bit more space in your body."

Faster-paced versions of yoga, like vinyasa, elevate your heart rate more than slower, restorative types of yoga or Pilates. "Pilates doesn't tend to have that very vigorous type of format," Pojednic says.

A small 2017 study found that practicing yoga every day for a month reduced participants' blood pressure, a key indicator of heart health.

Both yoga and Pilates improve balance. Balance is important for preventing falls, which is especially important as you age.

Because yoga often includes specific balancing exercises, such as poses where you stand on one leg, it might be more helpful for balance. "In yoga, you're actually practicing the balancing, and in Pilates, you're toning the muscles that will be helpful for balance," Pojednic says.

If you're trying to lose weight, how many calories you burn while exercising matters. The calories you burn during yoga and Pilates will depend on the type you practice.

For example, the American Council on Exercise found 50 minutes of:

Hatha yoga burned 144 calories

Power yoga burned 237 calories

Beginner Pilates burned 175 calories

Advanced Pilates burned 254 calories

Other measurements have found yoga can burn even more: 540 calories per hour for vinyasa yoga, a vigorous style.

A 2013 review found that yoga programs often help people lose weight. A small 2020 study of obese young women with elevated blood pressure found mat Pilates also reduced body fat.

To lose weight safely and effectively, you should work with a doctor or nutritionist to create an individualized plan for diet and exercise.

A 2019 study compared women who practiced yoga and women who practiced Pilates. The study found both types of exercise improved self-reported measures of well-being and psychological distress, but the yoga group saw greater improvement.

Some yoga involves deep breathing, which calms the nervous system and reduces stress.

"One of the critical elements of many yoga practices is combining the actual breath with the movement that you're going through," Pojednic says. "Although you certainly are encouraged to breathe with movement during Pilates, I think that the combined effect of moving with breath that yoga offers is going to be a more potent stress reduction stimulus."

Yoga and Pilates can be "well suited to all different types of bodies and all different types of abilities," Pojednic says. You might think you need to be flexible and strong or have a dancer's body, but you don't, she says.

"If somebody gets a little bit more excited about strength training, they probably will like Pilates a little bit better," Pojednic says. "If somebody enjoys fluid, full-body motion, I think that they would gravitate a little bit more toward yoga."

You can try yoga or Pilates in the following ways:

Private instruction, which tailors workouts to your needs

Mat and reformer Pilates group classes

Group yoga classes like restorative, hatha, and vinyasa

Both Pilates and yoga are beneficial, and their variety means you can probably find one style you enjoy.

"I think the most important thing is to try them both and figure out which one you like better, and then keep going back to that," Pojednic says. "Finding the thing that really makes you happy, I think, is the key here, more so than getting into the nitty-gritty about which one is going to help you balance better or burn more calories."

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Weight loss story: I replaced regular roti and parantha with dal rotis and lost 20 kilos – Times of India

Posted: December 17, 2020 at 11:52 pm

After I saw the drop of the first kilos, I felt motivated to keep working and never looked back.

How do you ensure you dont lose focus?

Rather than giving into my hunger pangs, I eat more mindfully. I value a food's nutrition count and content rather than just the taste. This way, I am more conscious of what goes into my mouth and this keeps me super focussed. Even my cheat day meals are moderated and not heavy. I have made it a goal to stay healthy for life, and plan to continue to do so, while enjoying my life.

My message is, one need to not cut out on your indulgences- just moderate, and eat 1/4th portion to satisfy the craving.

Whats the most difficult part of being overweight? Being overweight is an emotionally draining and depressive phase for a person. Theres a point when you feel you cannot lose weight, no matter how hard you try. That feels demotivating.

Since I am also a mother, I had to work around to manage my schedule, workouts with my 4-year-olds.

What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? Perfectly slim, fit and trimmed.

What are the lifestyle changes you made?

-Eating healthy food

-Replacing sugar with jaggery

-Working out for 6 days a week at home

-Being more conscious of my diet and lifestyle.

What was the lowest point for you? It has to be the point when I realized none of my old clothes fit me, and slowly, I lost out on all confidence. I stopped going out even for a walk thinking that I look ugly and fat. I used to overthink that my husband would leave me because of my appearance.

There was also a point when I saw no difference in weight, even after exercising. I still continued, and in a matter of weeks, saw a drastic drop.

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This lemongrass tea aids weight loss, relieves sprains and more – The Indian Express

Posted: December 17, 2020 at 11:52 pm

By: Lifestyle Desk | New Delhi | December 17, 2020 2:10:51 pmLemongrass has a host of health benefits. (Source: Pixabay)

Ayurvedic herbs, though they may take time to show results, are known to be effective in controlling a range of health issues, including skin health. They are also preferred because they do not have any side-effects and are beneficial in the long run. One such wonder herb is the aromatic lemongrassthat is known to be quite effective in treating respiratory conditions and digestive troubles.

Ayurvedic expert Dr Dixa Bhavsar recently shared a simple lemongrass tea recipe that can help boost immunity and fight lifestyle issues.

Take a look.

As per Bhavsar, Lemongrass is an aromatic herb that improves taste (rochanan) and kindles digestive fire (deepana). The herb is used to treat fever, intestinal worm, upset stomach, cough, cold, asthma, and other respiratory conditions.

She added that the expectorant and diaphoretic properties present in lemongrass make it effective in reducing fever by sweating.

As a herb which is rich in antioxidants, she said, it helps in weight loss and reduces high blood pressure which is good for the skin and hair.

Besides, tea made with lemongrass is said to relieve flatulence, digestive disorders, and cramping pain including in menstruation.

Lemongrass oil is helpful when applied topically in gout, arthritis, sprains and myalgia. Lemongrass paste is beneficial for ringworms. It is also useful for nervous disorders, she mentioned on the Instagram post.

Heres how to make the tea.

Ingredients

LemongrassWaterMint leavesJaggery

Method

*Boil water over high heat in a medium saucepan.*Add the lemongrass and boil rapidly for five minutes.*Reduce the heat to low, and simmer the tea for an additional five minutes.*Strain and enjoy it as it is or you may add some mint leaves and jaggery to make it tasty.

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