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Higher COVID-19 Risk Leading More Patients With Obesity To Weight Loss Surgery – CBS Boston

Posted: November 27, 2020 at 12:58 am

BOSTON (CBS) Kayla Northam, a nurse at Faulkner Hospital, knows first-hand what can happen when patients with obesity are hospitalized with coronavirus.

These people are getting sicker, they are in the hospital longer, she told WBZ-TV. Unfortunately, a lot of patients who pass away, its because of their obesity and other risk factors.

Weighing nearly 300 pounds after college, she also knows what it is like to live with that risk factor.

I couldnt walk up a flight of stairs without stopping to catch my breath, she remembered. They told me I probably wouldnt be able to conceive naturally.

But today shes a healthy weight and mom to baby Jonathan, thanks to bariatric surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. Kayla says the surgery changed everything about her life, including her ability to work with Covid-19 patients without worrying about her own added risk.

I would be a lot more afraid than I am, she said.

Kaylas doctor at Mass General, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, says shes seeing twice as many patients now as she did prior to the pandemic. Some of them are brand new patients and others are patients who have long resisted the idea of surgery.

Many of them are stating that the reason why they are making that change really has to do with Covid, she said.

Bariatric surgery is not a quick fix, but the weight loss that results can eliminate other risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes.

Kayla understands surgery can be scary, but for her, the benefits have been life-changing.

I dont know if I would have been the nurse I am today, who is physically able to do those things to take care of my patients and I wouldnt have had my son, who I love very much.

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Boxing Heavyweight Champ Mike Tyson Reveals 100-LB Weight Loss Ahead of 1st Fight in 15 Years – AmoMama

Posted: November 27, 2020 at 12:58 am

Mike Tyson shocked "Good Morning America" viewers on Monday, November 23, after he took off his hoodie to reveal a toned body following his 100 lb weight loss.

Former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson has been working hard to beat his body back to shape and it looks like it has finally paid off. The 54-year-old is happy with the progress and decided toshow itoff during a recent interview.

While talking to "Good Morning America" co-anchor T.J. Holmes, Tyson looked super excited to unveilhis impressive body and took everyone by surprise after pullingoffhis hoodie to flex those rock-hardmuscles.

HAPPY WITH HIS PROGRESS

The former pro boxer happily shared that it was all the progress he has made so far. "This is where it's at. This is where it's at, brother," he shared as Holmes' eyes widened in disbelief.

HOW HE LOST WEIGHT

Apparently, Tyson's wife played a big role in his weight loss journey.When Holmes asked Tyson what his weight loss secret was, he shared how difficult it was to get on track. He said:

"I became a vegan. My wife told me to get on a treadmill.I went from 15 minutes on the treadmill and ended at two hours.I had to lose 100 pounds."

TYSON'S GOAL

Tyson is all about hard work and has done it his whole life,so even thoughlosing that much weight was difficult, he kept pushing himself. His dedication and positive outlook have earned many praises.

Tyson's goal is to be in the best shape for his comeback fight with Roy Jones Jr. this weekend. He will take on Jones in anexhibition fight and looks highly motivated for the epic challenge.

The boxing legend has been teasing his fans with videos and photos of himself looking jacked for a couple of months now. Not only did he prove that his body is ready to fight, but he also reminded the world that he has still got that knockout power.

In an Instagram story video that he shared back in September, Tyson almost knocked his trainer Rafael Cordeiroout as he threw a series of power-packed punches at him. Cordeiro did not see it coming!

JONES SEEMED NERVOUS

As he ducked his head out of the way, Cordeiro looked shocked. After watching the video, former boxers weighed in and said that the November 28 fight might leave Jones seriously injured.

Even Jones seemed to be worried about his decision to take on one of the most powerful boxers of all time. Calling Tyson a big and explosive guy, he was wondering If he had made a mistake. Only time can tell!

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Billboards, beef, beans, and one rancher’s 125-pound weight loss – Fence Post

Posted: November 27, 2020 at 12:58 am

In Nebraskas capital city, two illuminated billboards will soon be in place, asking Gov. Pete Ricketts to choose a plant-based diet for the residents of his state. The billboards, paid for by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine read, Governor Ricketts: Can Nebraska Switch to a Safer Food Supply Like Beans Over Beef? Ricketts said hes not swayed.

This is PETA masquerading as respectable doctors to push their anti-animal agriculture agenda, Ricketts said. Its ridiculous if you look at the value of beef. For example, 3 ounces of beef is the same amount of protein as three cups of quinoa. I dont know how many people are going to eat three cups of quinoa versus three ounces of beef to get the amount of protein they need in their diet.

Beef is one of the most nutritionally dense foods we have and is a great part of a healthy diet and to suggest that we should get rid of it is inexplicable, he said. In Nebraska, in particular, it is a huge part of our economy.

In a complaint that was sent to Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services the group requested that the state support the transition of meatpacking facilities to cleaner, safer facilities that produce plant-based protein and that the state report new cases of COVID-19 at meatpacking facilities.

Ricketts said the groups request for subsidies for plant-based protein production, something he said is akin to the government picking winners and losers, is fundamentally wrong.

These people are Socialists, he said. They want big government intervention to tell private companies what to do and thats a Socialist mentality. If the market rises and shows increased demand for plant-based food then thats consumers asking for it and thats where we as a state and as beef producers need to educate people. Beef is our biggest single industry in Nebraska and we think we have the best beef in the world right here. We need to promote it and were willing to do that.

Ricketts said hes not planning to respond to the group but did tout beefs nutritional value during a press conference this week.

LIVING PROOF

On a cattle ranch on the West Coast, Kiah Twisselman is 125 pounds lighter than she was late in 2018, and said beef remains her favorite healthy food. A sixth generation cattle rancher, she said having the opportunity to promote beef is an opportunity she doesnt take for granted.

In 2018, Twisselman was working as the director of consumer affairs for the Kentucky Beef Council, on behalf of the checkoff. Her role put her on the consumer-facing side of the industry, representing the states producers in media interviews and working with influencers. One of the programs she led was the nutrition program and she spoke to dietetics groups, hosted farm tours, and spoke to various groups about beefs role in a healthy diet.

I knew what I was saying was truth, was factual, was backed up by science, I believed in beefs nutrition but I felt like such a hypocrite, she said. I felt like I was doing a disservice to the beef industry at the time because I personally wasnt a vision of health.

She said she remembers looking out at a group of registered dieticians and wondering who among them would listen to her, a woman without credentials who didnt look healthy.

Later that year, she caught a flight and couldnt buckle her seatbelt, something that had happened before. The flight attendant asked whether she needed an extender and she took it, embarrassed and ashamed. She had picked up a copy of Rachel Hollis book, Girl, Wash Your Face, and said she buried her face in it for the flight.

The book encouraged her to make five changes drink more water, move for 30 minutes daily, wake up one hour earlier, give up one food, and write down things youre grateful for. Incorporating beef in her diet, though, is one thing that remained. Despite how much she enjoyed her job, she returned to California to be closer to her family ranch and continued her health journey there.

When people talk about whats the best diet or the healthiest diet, the best diet for anybody is one they can stick with, she said. I dont think telling anybody to fear foods or to reduce certain foods or to eliminate certain foods. It isnt helpful. I dont think we should tell anybody there are good foods and bad foods, I think its more about how to honor your body with food choices that make you feel good and that are foods that taste good.

Beefs nutrition speaks for itself, she said. Theres research out there that touts beefs benefits. Its the most complete protein out there, you get half your daily protein in one 3-ounce serving of beef. Its big nutrition in a small package, youre getting zinc, iron, protein, B vitamins, and 10 essential vitamins and nutrients in less than 200 calories per serving. Its great nutrition that you cant beat and it doesnt compare to anything else.

Shaming someone for their food choices, she said, isnt helpful and if someone is going to make a change to improve their health, it has to be something they enjoy. She said people should have permission to enjoy beef for all of its nutritional value.

Rather than replacing beef, oftentimes with a food that has more calories for the same nutritional benefit, she said she pairs beef with other healthy choices. Twisselman said she learned how to process her emotions in other ways rather than depending on food as an emotional crutch.

This restriction piece is really harmful and perpetuates this diet culture and this cycle of temporary diet fix and diet elimination in order to get a certain result and then falling off the wagon, she said. Its a constant cycle of restrict, overeat.

She said there are no beef dishes or cuts she eliminated during her weight loss journey or now that shes maintaining her loss.

I dont plan to give up cheeseburgers for the rest of my life, so I learned how to eat a cheeseburger in a healthy way that fits into my healthy diet and lifestyle, she said. Now, that being said, I feel like the biggest change for me for all foods, including beef, was just being more mindful of my own hunger cues and portions. So making sure when I eat a meal that includes beef, that Im also pairing it with other healthy foods. Sometimes the No. 1 thing you can do is add more nutritious things in.

She said she loves steak and pairs it with salad and vegetables. Other choices she made include wrapping a burger in lettuce rather than a bun but giving up beef was never part of the healthy plan.

The beautiful thing about beef is that its one of the most versatile foods out there, regardless of the cut, she said. Beef was never the part of the meal that I substituted out for something else.

Twisselman said she knows and understands how personal food choices are. Being a cattle rancher and working in the beef industry, she believes in and loves beef.

We live in a world where people can make different food choices based on their preferred production practices, she said. I dont ever want to shame someone for their food choices, whether its because of their preferred production practices, whether its their taste preferences, or if its how foods make them feel. We are so fortunate to live in a time and a place where we have so many options.

Over the course of a year, she said she lost 103 pounds, and is currently maintaining a 125-pound loss. That being said, she focuses on being healthy rather than being wrapped up in a number on a scale.

She said she always thought her struggle with obesity was a curse but now sees that having a platform to speak to consumers through her work as a life coach and health coach, and through appearances in People Magazine, Womens Health, Access Hollywood, and Good Morning America makes it her greatest blessing. On one of her national television appearances, in fact, the ribbon below her interview proclaimed that beef is her favorite diet food.

I know I can be an example of whats possible, she said. I lost over 125 pounds. Its not about eliminating beef to be healthy.

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3 Important Things to Lower Weight Loss Surgery Risks – TheHealthMania

Posted: November 27, 2020 at 12:58 am

Weight is normal. Yes, you have read it right. Gaining weight is a normal part of life, like anything else in fact it is a sign of a healthy functioning body. The human body tends to gain weight when it is fed with high-calorie food with little or no activity level involved. Sometimes the weight gain is due to underlying medical conditions. but whatever the reason is, losing weight is extremely difficult for everyone. Just to dodge the whole meal planning, dieting, and exercising, people prefer getting weight loss surgery without evaluating its risks and complications.

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It is also common for people to gain weight during holidays or staying at home. Ever since this year has started, the coronavirus pandemic has changed the normal ideas of life. the lockdowns imposed to spread the coronavirus have made a majority of people gain weight and now after spending months in this pandemic, they are trying everything to get rid of this extra weight and failing. Many of them have already considered a weight loss surgery but without going through its risks, it could be a really bad idea.

Losing 5-10 pounds is easy with diet and exercise alone but people who wish to lose more than 10 pounds are likely to look for easy ways and tricks to lose weight without effort.

Diet and exercise are necessary for a healthy life. for weight management, their role cant be ignored as an active life and healthy dietary habits determine the bodys fat accumulation and burning for it.

Weight loss surgery is not one but a number of processes out of which a person is suggested any or a few, by his doctor. The most common of these weight loss processes is a gastric bypass which makes a small pouch next to the stomach helping the body not to absorb a high amount of calories.

The smaller stomach also reduces hunger so a person tends to eat less. Some people also go for a gastric band surgery where the doctor puts an adjustable band on the patients stomach, making him feel fuller while eating less. All these surgeries lead to the same outcome that is weight loss. But which one is suitable for a person requires a careful examination and evaluation of a person before suggesting his surgery.

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There are three big questions attached to these surgical weight loss procedures which include;

If a person is overweight it doesnt mean he is entitled to weight loss surgery. In fact, if he is slightly over a normal BMI, he should never op for surgery. Normally people with BMI of 25 or higher are considered overweight but for considering weight loss surgery, one has to be over BMI 40 for making him a suitable candidate. People who are at risk of any disease but have a BMI lesser than 40 are also suitable for surgery. But all this needs careful evaluation made by a doctor.

If there are other alternatives available, surgery is never a recommended idea. after a person goes through the surgery, the risks dont end. Although the extra weight is shed right away but maintaining weight is no less than a hectic thing. Most people fail to maintain their weight even after surgery and end up gaining all the weight which they have shed.

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Gemma Collins shows off her 3st weight loss in skin-tight leather trousers – The Sun

Posted: November 27, 2020 at 12:58 am

GEMMA Collins has urged fans to "treat themselves" while showing off her sexy slimmed down legs in a pair of skintight leather trousers.

The GC, who has dropped an incredible three stone in recent months, slipped into the clingy black skinnies before posing up a storm.

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Teaming the trousers with a pair of trainers and a hoodie from her own collection, the 39-year-old star recorded a quick video for her army of fans.

Smiling and with her hair styled into a glamorous bouncy blow dry, Gemma said: "Guys, as you know, I'm bored of saying it, but it is the season to be jolly careful.

"Well what I'm saying is, it is the season to treat yourself like you are pure luxury."

Earlier this week, Gemma exclusively told The Sun Online that she has slightly fallen off the healthy eating wagon during lockdown.

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Having moved into London's Corinthia hotel while waiting for her new home to be finished, she admitted to ordering platters of posh cheese and expensive booze to her room.

Gemma said: "Well they have all my requirements of what I like, but I have to say I have been hammering the cheese and red wine in the evening.

"You know what its like, you get a taste of all the different cheeses and you think 'oh Ive got to stop this' but you just cant."

Gemma isn't making herself feel bad, however, as she has taken up cycling to counteract her new midnight snacking habit.

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"I get on the bike the next day and it keeps me at bay ... you don't feel so guilty about it," she added.

Meanwhile, Gemma has this week been busy recording her Christmas charity single with Darren Day.

The pair starred in Celebrity Big Brother together and are hoping to secure the festive No1 in the charts with their tune.

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After a busy day in the studio, Gemma enjoyed a glass of wine in the back of a car as she returned to her hotel on Wednesday night.

She told her Instagram followers: "I'm having a well deserved drink tonight because, not only have I made my music video, I've directed it, I've starred in it, I've sung in it and I'm loving life."

Referencing next week's end to the current national lockdown, Gemma added: "Roll on the 3rd December. Boris, no one is going to see me for dust."

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Students navigate dietary restrictions during the Thanksgiving holiday – K-State Collegian

Posted: November 27, 2020 at 12:56 am

For those that celebrate the holiday, Thanksgiving dinner is a meal unlike any other. From the stuffing to the turkey, for many its hard to imagine the holiday without its variety of traditional dishes.

For students that have dietary restrictions though, the holiday presents more challenges to navigate.

Morgan Boyer, sophomore in theatre, has been gluten-free since January, meaning she consumes no wheat, grains or bread products.

This is my first Thanksgiving so Ive been trying to figure it out, Boyer said.

Boyer said her dermatologist recommended she cut gluten out of her diet to help with her psoriasis, and she eventually became intolerant to it.

Were not a dry stuffing family so Im solid for the turkey and a decent number of sides, but the rolls, that cuts deep, Boyer said.

Anna Cochenour, sophomore in medical laboratory sciences, is vegan and more restrictions than Boyer.

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I chose to be vegan because I believe your body inherits the energy of food after you consume it, Cochenour said. You literally are what you eat.

Cochenour said she decided to stop eating meat due to concerns with environmental impacts.

I have found my dietary switch to be both beneficial to my mind and body, Cochenour said.

When it comes to sides, vegetables dishes, such as vegan mashed potatoes or soups, are Cochenours go-to. She said it can be hard to keep herself to the strict diet sometimes, but she plans to use tofu to substitute for traditional Thanksgiving meats.

Tofu has also really helped when trying to replace the meats like the turkey or ham, Cochenour said. Tofu turkey is pretty easy to make or a tofu loaf, theyre pretty flavorful.

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A turkeyless Thanksgiving: Celebrating the holidays on a plant-based diet – Red and Black

Posted: November 27, 2020 at 12:56 am

Americans ate 45 million turkeys for Thanksgiving in 2017, according to an article from CNBC. Those who practice vegetarianism, veganism or other plant-based diets, however, forgo the classic main dish.

Plant-based eating is nothing new. People have practiced vegetarian diets, or abstained from certain kinds of meat, for thousands of years based on cultural and religious reasons. In the last few decades, however, the number of people transitioning to plant-based diets has been on the rise. More and more people are giving up meat not for cultural or religious reasons, but because of concern for animal welfare and the environment.

In 2018, Izy Dobbins became a vegetarian after cutting down on meat when she started college, she said. Dobbins, a senior advertising major from Savannah, said the primary reason she made the switch was the impact eating meat has on the environment.

My first semester of freshman year I took a class where we had a unit on sustainability and we talked a lot about the impact of our diets on sustainability and how meat is such a great personal contributor to climate change, Dobbins said. And I thought, well, I don't eat that much meat anyway I might as well just not eat it at all.

Abby Winograd, a junior international affairs major from Miami, Florida, decided to become a vegetarian when she was 10 because of her love for animals. Then, when she was 18, she decided to make the switch to veganism out of environmental concerns involving the meat and dairy industries. Her family has also made the switch to a more plant-based diet over the last decade, now only occasionally having eggs or dairy, she said.

After making big lifestyle changes, the holidays can be difficult. Diana Richtman, a senior womens studies and English double major, has been a vegetarian for almost five years, she said. During her first holiday season after going vegetarian, she missed some of the foods she used to enjoy, like her familys stuffing, she said. In addition to missing some of her favorite foods, some of her family members didnt understand her new diet.

I have tofurkey every year and I don't go a year without [my immediate family] commenting on that, Richtman said. I think my extended family because they see me lessthey're very curious about what I'm eating, not necessarily in a bad way but when you're just trying to have a meal it could be a little frustrating to have someone asking you what you're eating.

Dobbins has experienced similar sentiments from her family, she said, not necessarily during Thanksgiving, but during other holidays like Christmas and the Fourth of July. Her grandparents will still sometimes ask her if shes eating meat again, she said. Even though Winograds family is mostly plant-based, shes faced challenges when it comes to her diet as well. When shed go to a friends house for Shabbat or other Jewish holidays, there wasnt always food she was able to eat there, she said.

While the holidays can pose some problems for vegans and vegetarians, the season can bring joy as well. Richtmans sister recently went vegan, and the two have been sharing recipes theyre excited to try together. Last year, Winograd got to host her family for a vegan Thanksgiving at her apartment in Athens, she said.

For the first time, my family came to Athens and I hosted them in my apartment, and we all did a big vegan Thanksgiving, Winograd said. That rocked and it brought a lot more meaning to it for me, because I wasn't just miserable.

Even though lots of holiday foods include meat or animal-based ingredients, there are many holiday foods vegans and vegetarians get to enjoy. Dobbins said she enjoys making stews, soups and chilis. She said these recipes can easily be made into vegetarian dishes, while still including protein and fiber. For her familys vegan Thanksgiving, Winograd made vegan mac and cheese using ingredients like cashews, garlic, nutritional yeast and Panko breadcrumbs, she said. Even though Richtman misses her familys stuffing, she said she still gets to enjoy her moms brown sugar and cinnamon sweet potatoes.

Entering into your first holiday season after going vegan, vegetarian or plant-based can be intimidating. Richtmans advice? Dont take things too seriously. If youre planning on bringing a dish to a gathering, aim to make it something everyone will enjoy even if it is vegetarian or vegan, she said. Dobbins said going easy on yourself during the holidays can also be helpful. If youre new to your plant-based diet, allowing yourself to have a few animal products will make the transition easier, she said.

During the holidays I would say if you're someone who's trying to cut down on meat, only eat the best meat, Dobbins said. Instead of eating meat for every meal, like when you're at home making a turkey sandwich, make that lunch something vegetarian. And then when it's fancy dinner time and you're getting a steak or ribs, or you're getting the juicy ham, enjoy that because that's the good stuff.

Winograd also shared Dobbins sentiment that when transitioning to a plant-based diet, it doesnt have to be all or nothing. Everyone is at a different step in the process of having a vegan, vegetarian or plant-based lifestyle, she said.

You can't make fun of or look down on other people that are in the process of becoming vegan and might be breaking it sometimes or enjoying the food they grew up eating, Winograd said. We're all on this journey of making the world better.

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WATCH: Pro Bodybuilder Tries To Follow The Insane Diet of WWE Superstar John Cena – Essentially Sports

Posted: November 27, 2020 at 12:56 am

YouTuber and Pro Body Builder, Aseel Soueid, is well known for his ate like challenges. After trying the diets of Lionel Messi, Arnold Schwarzenegger, LeBron James, and many more, Soueid tried to eat like WWE icon John Cena.

The former WWE Championsdiet mantra is simple, Stay away from the junk. If its breathes or its green, eat it and overall make good decisions.

Soueid tried following his diet for one day. Cenas daily diet consists of approx 3,613 calories from seven clean meals and 290g of protein.

Before having the first meal, Soueid confessed, Id be lying if I say Im not scared. He started with a breakfast of six egg whites, two whole eggs, 100g of oatmeal with raisins on top, and one apple sauce cup. There were no condiments, and he cooked the oats in water instead of milk. Soueid mixed all of these as he got to meal number 2.

For this, he ate a protein bar before the third meal. Then, he enjoyed lunch with chicken breast, a cup of brown rice, and a cup of mixed vegetables.

The fourth meal was the post-workout meal. Soueid joked he had had some depressing post-workout meals, but Cenas was the worse of them. He ate gluten-free Pita bread with a can of Tuna due to his physical condition.

Not only did the apartment stank, but also Soueid could not finish the meal by itself. To gulp down the nasty taste of Tuna, he added some honey mustard to it.

For meal number five, he had the John Cena protein smoothie. It consisted of one banana, ice cubes, a cup of unsweetened almond milk, and one scoop of vanilla-flavored whey protein powder. This smoothie made up for the tuna disaster, according to the YouTuber.

With only two meals to go, we moved to the wholesome dinner. The dinner had cooked chicken breasts, a cup of brown rice, half a cup of pasta, and one cup of mixed vegetables. This meal was also gluten-free, high carb, and with lots of protein.

He still had one more meal left before the challenge was over. The last meal consisted of half cup of low-fat cottage cheese with vanilla-flavored casein protein powder.

After the challenge was over, Aseel revealed he was very full. He clarified the video was for entertainment purposes, and he is not trying to look like John Cena. The experience was definitely fun.

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The proatherogenic effect of high salt diet combined with focal hypoperfusion on spontaneous hypertension rat – DocWire News

Posted: November 27, 2020 at 12:56 am

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Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2020 Nov 24;100(43):3407-3413. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20200806-02292.

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Objective: To explore the histopathology, monocytes phenotypes and brain mRNA transcription of angiogenic and atherogenic factors preliminarily in spontaneous hypertensive rats (SHRs) fed with high salt diet and subjected to chronic focal hypoperfusion. Methods: A total of 21 SHRs were randomly assigned into SHR with normal diet (SHR-ND group, n=7), SHR fed with high salt (8%) chows (SHR-HSD group, n=14) groups. After induction of high salt diet for 20 weeks, unilateral carotid artery occlusion was applied to one half of SHR-HSD (SHR-HSD-UCAO, n=7) group for 10 weeks to mimic chronic focal cerebral hypoperfusion. The neuropathology, monocytes phenotypes and brain transcription of fibroblast growth factor (FGF-b), platelet-derived endothelial cell growth factor (PD-ECGF), angiogenin (ANG), transforming growth factor- (TGF-) and vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) among three groups were compared. Results: The systolic blood pressure ((24612) mmHg vs (22016) mmHg, P=0.0291, 1 mmHg=0.133 kPa) and diastolic blood pressure ((18915) mmHg vs (16412) mmHg, P=0.0143) of SHR-HSD group were elevated significantly compared with those of SHR-ND group. Compared with normotensive Wistar-Kyoto (WKY), SHR-ND, SHR-HSD and SHR-HSD-UCAO groups demonstrated lipohyalinosis, vessel wall thickening, lumen narrowing and multiple enlarged perivascular space and diffuse disarrangement of nerve fiber and myelin vacuolation in corpus callosum pathologically. The ratio of CD11b(+) CD68(+) monocytes in peripheral blood of SHR-HSD group was higher compared with both SHR-ND and SHR-HSD-UCAO groups (P=0.000 8). The mean inflorescence index (MFI) of CD86 and CD206 showd considerable decline in SHR-HSD-UCAO group compared with those of SHR-HSD group (P=0.018 7 and 0.016 8, respectively). The CD86 MFI of CD11b+CD68+ monocytes in SHR-HSD-UCAO group was remarkably higher than that of SHR-ND and SHR-HSD groups (P=0.000 5). Compared with SHR-ND and SHR-HSD groups, the brain mRNA transcription of angiogenic factors including PD-ECGF and ANG were down-regulated (P=0.004 6 and 0.000 2, respectively), while the atherogenic factors including TGF- and VEGF-A were up-regulated in SHR-HSD-UCAO group (P<0.000 1 and P=0.045, respectively). Conclusion: SHR-HSD-UCAO group shares the pathophysiological characteristics with advanced stage arteriosclerotic cerebral small vessel disease (aCSVD), including neuropathology, imbalanced circulating monocytes phenotypes and down-regulated angiogenic factors.

PMID:33238670 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20200806-02292

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Winter Immunity Diet: Have Spicy Almond Soup ‘Subz Badam Ka Shorba’ To Warm Up From Within – NDTV Food

Posted: November 27, 2020 at 12:56 am

This almond soup recipe is perfect for immunity diet.

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Nothing feels better right now than tucking in the couch or bed, wrapped in a cosy blanket and enjoying some really warming foods. And when we think of soul-warming winter meals, soup always elicits a 'yes' from us. Soup is healthy, tasty and instantly soothes our senses and body. Be it for weight loss, for easy digestion, for cold and cough, or just for pleasure, a delicious soup is the best thing we can ask for in winters. Don't deny it!

A close cousin of soup - shorba - also tops our winter favourites. Shorba is just like a soup, except it is thicker and infused with strong herbs and curry spices. Shorba is more popular in Middle-Eastern countries but has many fans in India too. If you want to try having a decadent shorba this winter, we suggest you try subz badam ka shorba. This spiced almond soup with the goodness of almonds is just what you need to give a quick boost to your immunity.

Almonds are a powerhouse of various nutrients and healthy fats that works together to strengthen our body's layer of defence against seasonal illnesses. When combined with a range of other nutrient-rich veggies, and simmered with some powerful spices, this shorba is just undeniable.

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This healthful soup can be made in around 30 minutes, which is nothing for a hearty meal that you're going to love.

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The spicy almonds soup is a dense broth made by simmering almonds along with nutritious vegetables of onion, carrots, green peas, beans and cauliflower. The shorba is imbued with loads of aromatic spices like cumin, ginger, garlic and khada masala (a mixture of whole spices in powdered form).

The recipe is very easy to follow and we are sure you'll end up making this immunity-boosting soup again and again, all through the winter.

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Winter Immunity Diet: Have Spicy Almond Soup 'Subz Badam Ka Shorba' To Warm Up From Within - NDTV Food


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