Perhaps surprisingly for someone on the brink of dropping his sixth studio album, 2 Chainz isnt stressed in the slightest. In fact, hes feeling better than ever. Over the past six months, the rappers been dialing in a healthier lifestyle, which he credits for making him feel on top of his game. (Despite a ridiculous sleep schedulethe man behind Im Different typically goes to bed at 7 a.m.)

GQ recently caught up with 2 Chainz to chat intermittent fasting, his backyard garden, the one food he wishes hed eat less.

For Real-Life Diet, GQ talks to athletes, celebrities, and everyone in between about their diet, exercise routines, and pursuit of wellness. Keep in mind that what works for them might not necessarily be healthy for you.

GQ: What time does your day start?

2 Chainz: My day begins at night because I'm an artist, and I'm up all night. I literally go to sleep about 6:30 or 7:00 every morning. I spend my nights recording, in my man cave of sorts. I'm an only child, and I don't really consider myself having best friends after my father passed. So, its a lot of "me time" at night. My engineer hangs with me, his names Nolan, and I appreciate him. And of course my dog named Trappy, hes my emotional support animal. We go everywhere together; hes about 5 years old.

Anyway. The day technically starts once I wake up around 12:30 or 1 p.m.

Whats the first thing you do when you wake up in the afternoon?

I drink a bottle of water. Then, I go to the gym on an empty stomach. After the gym, I like to get my protein in because I do a hard workout, so thats important. My smoothie contains a plant-based protein, cinnamon, and powdered peanut butter. By the time I have it, Im starving. Its the first thing I put into my body during the day because I do this thing called intermittent fasting, so Im only eating for an 8-hour period while Im awake. It just really attacks whatever fat you have.

Then do you have another meal right after that?

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Yeah. So I get home, and Im big on protein and vegetables. Im working with LG, and they got me this oven that has a built-in air fryer, which is great. I eat salmon sometimes. Im also really big on what I like to call my Tity Boi turkey burgersI eat them all of the time and I have them at my restaurant. Its a ground turkey patty mixed with feta cheese and spinach with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pepper jack cheese.

Is there anything you dont eat?

I don't eat beef. I dont eat pork. I love greens and I love beans. I don't eat candy. My dad was a diabetic. A lot of the things that I've been doing, it's been a habit. The intermittent fasting is new, but as far as the foods that Im eatingIve been this way. I also grow a lot of stuff because we have a garden out back. I ate okra yesterday that we got from the garden, and Ive also got bell peppers and mint back there too. I really appreciate the farm-to-table thing. Oh and I love a good salad with turkey bacon, you cut it up real small. This isnt me just saying this for the interview. This is my real life.

When did you get into intermittent fasting?

The beginning of the pandemic really messed up my eating habitsI would get up and I would smoke the joint and it would make me hungry and then I would have to eat. I knew I wanted to be better, so now I don't do any of that. I mean, I still smoke. But I've been strict on this diet for about six months now.

I think so many people are caught up in breakfast being the most important part of the day they overdo it first thing, but no one tells you that you can eat breakfast any time of the day. I really believe it's very important to get your heart going, get your blood moving, the oxygen flowing. It makes my day better. Even though I get started later than everyone else, it starts off right.

What happens after you eat that first big meal?

Once I start eating, Im eating something every one-and-a-half to two hours. I really, really try not to eat fries, but the air fryer makes it so easy, so I have those for a snack sometimes. I feel like a low-level chef. If its not fries, its chicken wings. And if Im just looking for something really fast, then my snacks are mostly cherries, grapes, pineapples, mangoes, and nuts like walnuts or cashews or lightly salted almonds.

What else are you doing aside from eating during the day if you dont get to work until the nighttime?

Well, I don't really start my day until later in the evening because I try to wait for my kids to come home from school so I can spend time with them. They get home around 3:30 or 4:00, and I spend time with them for a few hours. Sometimes I help with homework, but to be honest, you know Always Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Are we? I dont know really. But I like to think that I help.

We hang out and we have dinnerthey eat a lot of the same healthy stuff that I eat. Lots of proteins. Then we put them to bed and its time for me to go into my man cave of sorts.

Do you ever deviate from eating healthy?

Well, I have a couple clubs here in Atlanta. When I go there, they have delicious fries. They just hit different at 3 a.m. Im really trying to work on that.

What are you excited about right now?

Im excited about the NBA championship. I'm excited about my life. Im excited that my kids have gotten back to school and everything seems to be fine with that, no one is coming back with any symptoms and everyone in their classes are fine. I'm about to drop a new album, So Help Me God. And really, Im just in a place where Im excited to be a better husband, father, friend, and person. Some people didn't get up this morning. I realize what a blessing that is, that I did.

Anything else you got for me?

Its not that hard to eat good. So just avoid the candy and the soda and avoid processed foods and thats whats up. You can do that, right?

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Ever wondered what a CrossFit champion eats for breakfast? Or how a spin instructor powers themselves through multiple classes a day? Or how an Olympic gymnast snacks? Food Diaries takes you on an inside journey through the healthy eating habits of athletes at the top of their games because, admit it, youre curious. See More

Amanda Newhall, 31, knew she wanted to be a firefighter when she was 12 years old, the year that two planes crashed into the World Trade Center buildings. I was in middle school at the time and remember following the news coverage in the days that followed, and something just sort of clicked for me, she says.

It was an ambition that stuck with her throughout school and now into adulthood. I joined Explorers, which is essentially junior firefighting through the Boy Scouts of America. You make uniforms to wear and go on ride-alongs with local firefighters, she says. When she was 19, she got hired as a volunteer firefighter in Healdsburg, California, where she now works full-time.

Being a firefighter is always an intense job, but this years wildfires ravaging much of the Westincluding Sonoma County, where she workshave proved to be additionally challenging. Its affecting our whole city; we really cant get a break, Newhall says. The summers are always very hectic because of the wildfires and the wildfire season seems to last later and later every year. Mother Nature hasnt told us when it will end this year yet.

In addition to being a firefighter, Newhall is also a fitness instructor with FireFlex Yoga, a wellness program for first responders. A lot of the moves [in yoga] mimic what you actually have to do as a firefighter, like deep squats on and off the firetruck, she says. She adds that its also recovery-based, which helps soothe first responders muscles from the wear and tear they inevitably put their bodies through just by doing their jobs. Fire stations buy into the FireFlex program and then an instructor comes to the station and leads the team through a workout on a regular basis. Newhall hasnt been able to go to other stations to teach thanks to COVID-19, but shes enjoying teaching her own team.

Being both a firefighter and fitness instructor means Newhall has to fuel her body properly, and she says its especially important for her to pay attention to what she eats because she has a rare metabolic disorder called phenylketonuria [PKU]. Its a rare DNA defect that affects her bodys ability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine. I have a pretty mild case of it, but it affects the way I eat because I have to limit my protein intake. Otherwise [amino acids from the protein] will just float around in my bloodstream.

Thus, while many people are focused on high-protein everything, Newhall has to be particularly mindful of her intake. Each day, she eats 25 grams of protein from a supplemental formula designed for people who have PKU, and gets an additional 35 grams of protein through food. (The average person as active as Newhall should get a recommended 75 grams a day.)

Typically for breakfast, I have my protein formula and some cashew nut yogurt, Newhall says. She loves that its portable enough to take to work or on a hikewhich is one of her favorite day-off activities. I like having a breakfast that wont slow me down, she says.

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For lunch, Newhall likes either having a big salad or soupdepending on what shes in the mood for that day. Whole grains are a big part of my diet, so thats typically incorporated in some way, she says. But she adds that during the day she tends to eat pretty light because her body absorbs carbohydrates at a slower rate than the average person and she doesnt want it to slow her down.

If she gets hungry between lunch and dinner, Newhall says she likes to snack on dried mangoespecially on days when shes out hiking. Like cashew nut yogurt, its also really portable, so she can put some in a resealable bag, throw it in her backpack, and munch on it whenever hunger strikes.

Newhall says evening meals are a big deal at the firehouse. Its the part of the day where everyone comes together to sit around the table and share a meal. (Unless they get called to an emergency, of course.) Everyone takes turns cooking and Newhall says it can get pretty complicated because there are so many different types of eaters at her station. A lot of the guys I work with are big meat eaters and want to go full-on carnivore, but then someone else may be doing Whole30 or another specific type of eating plan, she says.

When its her turn to cook, Newhall says she likes to incorporate Chinese, Japanese, and Thai flavors into her cooking. I like making soba noodles with a creamy cashew nut sauce or a stir-fry with cauliflower rice and veggies, she says.

Newhall says she usually skips dessert because she doesnt have much of a sweet toothwith one exception. There are these glazed doughnuts with a unicorn made out of frosting on them and I just love them, she says. My boyfriend will surprise me with one about once a week and its always a nice surprise.

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Food production is now one of the main culprits in climate change. Therefore, the search for new food sources that can saturate, and, at the same time, not overload the planet, is so important. In a new meta-study, Professor Mouritsen and PhD student Charlotte Winter present alternative sources of protein for humans. Their findings are published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology.

More and more people are choosing to become vegetarians or, even more radically, vegans.

However, according to Professor Ole G. Mouritsen of the University of Copenhagens Department of Food Science, the vast majority of people find it difficult to completely remove meat from the shelf in the name of preventing climate change.

A lot of people just crave the umami flavor, which is found in meat, for example. Therefore, it is perhaps more realistic to consider a flexible diet where a person consumes small amounts of animal products such as meat, eggs and milk, along with vegetables. Nevertheless, you can already start thinking about alternatives to a juicy steak, of which there are actually many, explains the professor.

In a new meta-study, Professor Mouritsen and Ph.D. Student Charlotte Winter, his fellow in the Faculty of Nutritional Sciences, presents alternative sources of protein and healthy fatty acids, as well as their vision of what a sustainable diet of the future might look like.

Among other things, the researchers recommend looking for products of the future in the sea.

In particular, we need to find species that live on the bottom and focus on by-catch fish (which accidentally fall into the nets), scientists are sure. They emit much less CO2 than beef, pork and chicken.

The environmentally friendly by-catch fish that are currently used to feed pigs or obtain fish oil live on the ocean floor. These include: gerbils fish that dig in the sandy bottom to lay eggs; The sprat is a relative of the widespread herring and the blackmouth gobi, another small but tasty and forgotten fish, explains Mouritsen.

Sprat alone can meet 20% of Denmarks protein needs. And by catching sprat, we can avoid overexploiting the more well-known fish species such as cod, flounder and salmon, the professor explains.

Seaweed is also an extremely climate-friendly food source. However, only 500 out of 10,000 species are currently used and recognized for food, despite the fact that seaweed is rich in incredibly beneficial nutrients and vitamins.

Likewise, cephalopods are only marginally harvested: 30 out of about 800 species are used for food worldwide.

Among other things, it has a lot to do with our culture and traditions. It will take time to change your eating habits. We have eaten and cooked meat for over a million years. So while seaweed, squid and shellfish contain important fatty acids and vitamins and taste great, we are still reluctant to consider these species as our food sources, explains Ole G. Mouritsen.

For example, fermenting vegetables or adding enzymes can bring out the flavor of sweet and umami, says Ole G. Mouritsen.

Its critical that we continue to communicate these new nutritional opportunities. In doing so, we will gradually make changes in our eating habits and traditions. We hope this study will play a role, the professor concludes.

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Located in the Pacific Ocean, Okinawa Island is the biggest of the Okinawa Islands and the Ryukyu (Nansei) Islands of Japan. Its breathtakingly beautiful, but thats not what its best known for. Rather, as a celebrated Blue Zonean area of the world where people lead the longest, healthiest livesOkinawa is renowned for having the highest prevalence of centenarians. Their diet, along with lifestyle habits and exercise, plays a large role in that, of course. And no surprises here, but its mostly vegan.

Bansari Acharya, MA, RD,breaks this way of eating down for us, which traditionally focuses on vegetables, especially sweet potatoes, and soy foods. The Okinawa diet is generally low in calories, but high in complex carbohydrates. The philosophy of the Okinawa diet resides on the mentality that food is medicine, which explains their high use of beneficial spices and herbs in their diets, explains Acharya, noting that meat and seafood only constitute about 1-2% of the island inhabitants traditional diet. For Okinawans, tea is also a regular part of the routine of daily life (and something we definitely have come to savor more amidst these long months of hunkering down at home).

Along with a diet that is rich in complex carbohydrates, the diet also puts a great deal of importance on physical activity and mindful eating, which provides further benefits, adds Acharya.

So how, precisely, may this plant-forward diet contribute to blowing out 100 candles on the proverbial birthday cake? One of the reasons the Okinawa diet may help with longevity is the high antioxidant content. Plant-based foods, including the sweet potato, are high in antioxidants and protect against disease to extend life, shares Jinan Banna, Ph.D., RD, referencing this 2016 study.

In addition, [the] caloric restriction also likely contributes to longevity in Okinawa, though the biological basis for this is still being researched, Banna also notes, pointing to this 2014 study on caloric restriction and healthy aging in Okinawa.

Echoing Acharya and Bannas sentiments, Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN, who serves on the advisory board for Fitter Livingpraises its virtues: When we compare it to our Westernized diet of high-calorie, high-fat and protein-focus, we eat very differently than the traditional Okinawa people. The main health benefits of this diet are its high vegetable focus for vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It also aims to consume little to no processed foods and refined carbs, she comments, also drawing attention to the fact that Okinawa island residents also strive for plenty of daily physical activity, whether thats tending to a garden or going for a long walk.

Along with these positives, Kostro Miller readily admits that there can be some drawbacks to the Okinawan diet (especially, one would infer, for Westerners merely adapting the food components of the diet but dont mimic the same social rituals and lifestyle habits of the Okinawans). Namely, she calls out the traditional diet lacking certain food groups like adequate amounts of fruits and whole grains. While the Okinawa diet definitely has the right idea, modern-day people can take the same principles and add in even more nutrition so they have a plant-based, well-rounded diet, Kostro Miller offers.

Despite its potential drawbacks, you dont need to tell us twice to load up on sweet potatoes with a miso-mustard glaze for dinner, accompanied by a hearty salad and a savory wedge of tofu. At the end of the day, as Banna aptly puts it, the Okinawa Diet is associated with a decreased risk for chronic disease, and we have much to learn from this pattern in the West. Now, if only we had a backyard and room for a garden.

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If you are a health-conscious person, then chances are that you have a variety of supplements lying in your bathroom cabinets. Dietary supplements have become a commonplace among so many households and not just because they are well-advertised, but because of their immense benefits. Youll bear witness that there are so many nutrients that you dont get from the foods you eat.

While there have been discussions about eating healthy and leading a healthier lifestyle to enjoy and expose yourself to a robust and salubrious life, it could be that your body is not deriving enough nutrients and vitamins from the foods you are eating. This is where dietary supplements come in handy. With that in mind, below are things to keep in mind when buying dietary supplements online.

For those leading an active lifestyle, having a dietary supplement that supplies you with the nutritional requirements to sustain such a busy lifestyle will help you to lead a fulfilled life thats not filled with bouts of exhaustion and fatigue. Peter Tzemis from CPOE.org says that youll need to go through a handful of reviews and customer testimonials to know just what dietary supplements are right for you or will help to resolve most if not all your dietary needs. With a plethora of supplements to choose from, this can prove to be quite an overwhelming undertaking.

Today, you have dietary supplements from so many manufacturers, but unfortunately, not all will contain ingredients that are best suited to your specific health needs. Additionally, advancements in technology have made a significant impact on the production processes. You now have synthetic ingredients that could have dire effects on your overall health, and on the other hand, there are dietary supplements that contain naturally sourced ingredients. Its up to you to choose a supplement that contains the right ingredients. While in the same vein, avoid dietary supplements with an extra dose of ingredients as it could cause you unwanted side effects.

One thing to note is that some dietary supplements contain active ingredients that could exacerbate your underlying medical conditions. Among the things you can do to avoid this is to check in with your doctor or nutritionist before investing in just any dietary supplements. Some supplements might also put you at a greater risk of serious health repercussions, especially in the case of pregnant or nursing mothers, or those with chronic health conditions such as heart diseases, hypertension, or diabetes.

Its for this reason that youll want to consult with your physician before taking any dietary supplement as theyll dig deeper into your medical history to advise you appropriately on the best dietary supplements to take. Those taking other prescription drugs also need to be extra cautious when combining them with supplements. You just dont know of the interaction effects this could have on your system.

Now, not every dietary supplement brand you see out there will guarantee quality. Additionally, some labels are just too good to be true. Always ensure that your supplements are FDA approved. Going through online reviews could help in determining the best dietary supplements as there will be testimonials from customers whove interacted with these supplements on a personal level. Go for reputable brands that have been in business for long and companies that are after your best interests.

There are so many misconceptions surrounding the dietary supplement industry. Some of them have deep roots in traditional beliefs, while some are just unfounded and ungrounded myths. The only way you can reap the full benefits of dietary supplements is to have a resolute mind and goals into what you want to achieve. This includes a healthier life from making sound judgments. A lot has been said and done concerning dietary supplements, and it is up to you to decide what works for you and what doesnt. Among the most common misconceptions about dietary supplements include:

With that in mind, you have all that you need to make sound decisions into what you need and what works for you best. Dietary supplements work, and thats for a fact. However, youll need to be cautious about the choices you make as some could cause you unwanted side effects.

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James May may have been just filming in Scotland alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, but only last month, The Grand Tour presenter fell ill after he and his partner were forced into a starvation diet while on holiday.

The ex-Top Gear presenter doesnt usually share too much about his private life with his partner Sarah Frater, but in a recent interview he did with Jay Rayner on the Out To Lunch Podcast, he gave away information that had us worrying about his health while staying in Germany for Fraters birthday.

While at a health retreat, May was put on a starvation diet, which was mostly taken up by middle-aged and fairly wealthy people, he admitted. The podcast, which takes place over a meal, heard May question how much he was actually allowed to eat during the recording.

Ok, how much of this am I supposed to eat? he asked.

Well, were just having lunch mate, Jay replied. If you went, Well, Ive already eaten. Then Ill obviously be furious.

James says I dont know if I should admit to having just spent a week at a health farm in Germany.

Not my idea, it was Sarahs my other half. Shes always wanted to do it.

May started to explain: I take her away in September around her birthday and we normally go on a cultural European city break and look at art galleries and do a lot of eating and wine drinking.

It was clear in the initial medical consultation when the doctor arrived, he thought, Ah! Theres actually something we can work on,' James laughed.

They immediately put me on a starvation diet. All I could do was chew a herbal infusion.

He continued: Sarah sat there having the food that they do and its fairly simple in small portions.

So I had to chew tea for two days and I had to do this liver detox Im not sure your listeners are going to want to hear this.

She wanted to try a [health] clinic for a week and I did it. It made me ill to be honest.

James went on: You go in [to the clinic] and you get the impression its full of middle-aged, probably fairly wealthy people who have absolutely nothing wrong with them.

But they feel more virtuous because theyve gone for a detox or whatever.

He then started to explain the side effects of such a violent change in diet.

After two days, I had a belting headache and could hardly see anymore. I was faint and trembling with hunger and I went to them, This is ridiculous. Im on holiday and youve made me ill. Youre going to have to give me some food.

And they went, Very well.'

He then explains how he tried to order a chicken curry, but this was met with disdain.

Fortunately for fans, he made a full recovery and was able to film in Scotland with no hiccups. We look forward to seeing the result of last weeks filming.

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The review also suggested that barley had similar cholesterol-lowering effects as oats, which is often the go-to grain for health benefits.

"The findings are most important for populations at high risk for cardiovascular disease, such as Type 2 diabetics, who have normal levels of LDL cholesterol, but elevated levels of non-HDL or apo B," said Dr Vladimir Vuksan, research scientist and associate director of the Risk Factor Modification Centre of St. Michael's.

He continued: "Barley has a lowering effect on the total bad cholesterol in these high-risk individuals, but can also benefit people without high cholesterol."

Despite its benefits Dr Vuksan said barley is not as well-established as some other health-recommended foods, such as oats.

According to Vuksan, barley can be enjoyed in a variety of ways; he recommends trying to incorporate barley into existing recipes, using it as a substitute for rice or even on its own - just like oatmeal.

To reduce your cholesterol, try to cut down on fatty food, especially food that contains a type of fat called saturated fat.

"You should avoid food containing saturated fats, because these will increase the levels of bad cholesterol in your blood," warns the NHS.

Foods high in saturated fat include:

"However, a balanced diet should still include unsaturated fats, which have been shown to increase levels of good cholesterol and help reduce any blockage in your arteries," notes the NHS.

Foods high in unsaturated fat include:

Many of these foods can be found in a Mediterranean-style diet, which is high in vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, beans, cereals, grains, fish and unsaturated fats such as olive oil.

It usually includes a low intake of meat and dairy foods.

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Romanian lifestyle and nutrition coach Cori Gramescu has drawn a EUR 200,000 financing for her diet and well-being platformyummdiet.com.

Tech investor Andrei Pitis and software producer Softbinator Technologies led the round.

Yummdiet.com will use the money to increase its market share in the markets where it's already active (Romania, UK, Germany, and France) and expand to new markets.

The platform aims to reach 35,000 clients and EUR 1 million annual revenues by the end of 2021.

Yummdiet.com uses proprietary technology to generate personalized diets automatically. It also has real-time coaching and weight loss support sessions. It offers its clients food replacement options, video training for home, and recipes that use healthy ingredients.

"Yummdiet.com already has over 1,800 members in the country and abroad who have paid a subscription and followed the diet. Over 40% of them continued the diet in the second month. We try to dissociate ourselves from the culture of aggressive diets that aim to lose weight at any cost, and this can be seen in the retention rate ofyummdiet.com, which is 20% higher than the average of regular diets worldwide," saidyummdiet.comfounder Cori Gramescu.

"When I decided to invest inyummdiet.com, I was most attracted by the fact that it already had international clients. My and Simple Capital's involvement inyummdiet.comis in line with our investment thesis, which focuses on projects aimed directly at the international market," said Andrei Pitis, founder of Simple Capital.

Pitis is one of the best-known Romanian tech entrepreneurs. He funded local taxi app Clever Taxi, sold to Daimler, and launched smartwatch producer Vector Watch, sold to Fitbit. Softbinator Technologies, the other investor inyummdiet.com, is a Romanian tech company founded by local entrepreneur Daniel Ilinca.

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In the classic comedy Hot Fuzz, Sergeant Angel and PC Butterman spend an inordinate amount of time trying to catch an escaped swan in the fictional village of Sandford.

Yesterday, October 7, scenes reminiscent of that film came to Andover as Test Valley Borough Councils animal team have successfully captured an avian visitor to the High Street.

A Canada Goose was seen walking the streets and looking distinctly poorly, which a few concerned residents reported to the council.

The goose was then caught thanks to the efforts of animal welfare officer Rod, alongside countryside officer Charlotte, and safely taken away to begin its recovery.

The Goose has a condition called angel wing where the last joint in the wing becomes twisted during development, causing it to stick straight out from the body. This gives rise to the conditions alternative name, airplane wing.

The condition begins in young birds, where eating a diet high in protein causes one or more wings to stick out as the development of the last joint is delayed. As a result, the bird cannot fly, and in some cases can have to be put down.

Its better news for Andovers goose though, as it has been taken away to be fed on a diet of bird seed, and hopefully nurse it back to health.

A statement from TVBC said: Although this story has a happy ending, it carries a serious message that bread is not good for their diet. It's also a reminder to ensure all food waste is disposed of in our litter bins, rather than being left on the ground. We do have signs in the town centre to try and spread this message as far as we can.

The RSPB advises that any injured birds should be passed on to a local vet, animal specialist or the RSPCA so it can receive appropriate treatment without undue delay.

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Oakland County voters will see two major party candidates on their ballot under the race for Oakland County Executive.

Democratic Oakland County Executive David Coulter is seeking a full, four-year term against Republican challenger Mike Kowall.

Coulter, a Ferndale resident, defeated Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner in the August primary receiving 109,599 votes. Kowall, a White Lake Township resident, defeatedhis primary opponent, Troy-based attorney Jeffrey Nutt with 91,359 votes.

Coulter was appointed to the position on Aug. 16, 2019 by the Democratic majority county board of commissioners to finish out L. Brooks Patterson's term, which expires Dec. 31, 2020. Patterson died Aug. 3, 2019 following a months-long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Oakland County Executive David Coulter

The Ferndale resident has a long historywith Oakland County including serving as Ferndale's mayor from 2011 through 2019 and as a county commissioner from 2002 through 2010.

During his time as mayor, Coulter also worked full-time as director of external relations for the Children's Foundation of Michigan. For 13 years, he was employed by the Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, which is now DTE Energy, working in communications.

Kowall served in the State Senate, including three years as Senate majority floor leader, from 2011 through 2018 representing the 15th District. He also served as a state representative from 1999 through 2002 representing the 44th District.

Mike Kowall

From 2004-2010, he served as White Lake Township supervisor. He also served 13 years on the township's planning commission. In January 2019, Kowall was hired by L. Brooks Patterson to serve as an economic and legislative liaison with the Oakland County Department of Economic Development before leaving the position in October 2019.

The Oakland Press reached out to each candidate with questions pertaining to their candidacy. Responses to those questions are detailed below.

To access coverage for additional federal and Oakland County election races, visitwww.theoaklandpress.com/news/elections/. The presidential general election is being held on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Coulter: Oakland County is in the middle of a dangerous pandemic that we must continue to manage and recover from economically. I want to continue to lead Oakland County as Executive to maintain our science-based approach to suppressing the virus so we do not regress, support our residents hard hit by the economic downtown, help our small businesses recover and our schools operate safely. I also want to continue delivering results for residents including transforming our county health clinics to provide primary care and mental health services, creating a new economic development and workforce strategy that brings opportunity to all of our residents, a new housing strategy that provides rental assistance, and an environmental policy that creates a sustainability office and addresses climate change. I have achieved results while maintaining strong fiscal policies, approving a three-year balanced budget and retaining the countys AAA bond rating. For more information about my comprehensive platform for Oakland County, please visit http://www.davecoulter.com.

Kowall: I am running for Oakland County Executive to reestablish economic security, not only for our county government, but also for our families and businesses that makes Oakland County the best place to live in Michigan. I will fight any proposal that adds additional taxes on Oakland County Citizens for programs, or ill-conceived Transit Systems. I will maintain fiscal restraint, and responsibility and stop wasting money on political pet projects. I will maintain a AAA Bond rating allows us to bond for infrastructure programs and fix our roads at a lesser expense.

Coulter: These times call for a leader who listens, works well with people, and has the executive experience to make decisions on a wide range of pressing issues. I was a unifying voice after the passing of L. Brooks Patterson and my collaborative leadership style has allowed my team to move quickly to achieve results and pull everyone together during the pandemic. The road ahead calls for a County Executive who is already implementing the plans to address our challenges and seize our opportunities and who has built a foundation of relationships around the county to deliver results.

Kowall: I have built an extensive network of relationships with local, state and federal officials through my years as Senate Majority Floor Leader, State Representative, and Township Supervisor. I have a strong background in economic development, having worked closely with Executive L. Brooks Patterson. I have the ability to pick up the phone and accomplish the business of the people of Oakland County. I have established bi-partisan connections with both Republicans and Democrats in both Washington D.C. and in Lansing, many of whom I have served with in government.

Coulter: Our biggest challenge is mitigating the spread of coronavirus so we can continue to recover economically. Thats why we hired more than five dozen school nurses and are working closely with our schools so they can operate safely. Thats why we are providing grants to childcare providers so they remain open as parents return to work, or juggle work and at-home school responsibilities. Over the last year as County Executive, I have seen many more opportunities than challenges. My Oakland Together agenda recognizes that we have tremendous assets in Oakland Countypeople, business, academic, cultural, natural and communityand that when we pull together, we are stronger and better able to prepare for the future. We must lift up diversity, equity and inclusion and ensure that all residents feel engaged in our county.

Kowall: COVID-19 has impacted all Oakland County businesses, and particularly hard small businesses such as salons, restaurants and bars. The economic restrictions forced on our businesses has caused many to close their doors forever and has forced others to move their operations to Macomb or Wayne Counties, where they see a lower cost of doing business. I will be a partner for businesses in Oakland County. I will make available the resources of Oakland Countys one stop shop to assist in economic recovery and maintain our outstanding quality of life

Coulter: What is unique about this pandemic is that until we have a vaccine that is widely available, we must continue to manage a health and economic crisis. It requires clear public health information, patience and vigilance in our efforts to manage the spread of the virus. The key to staying open and recovering economically is keeping our positive COVID-19 numbers low and manageable so our hospitals are not overrun. Im proud that Oakland County leaders on both sides of the aisle have led during the pandemic, supporting local health orders to keep residents and employees safe, getting grants to small businesses and community organizations, helping workers laid off during the shutdown, and increasing testing for residents and senior living facilities. The challenge with COVID-19 is that we may only be halfway through the pandemic and we must stay united and work cooperatively at all levels of government.

Kowall: I will use my decades of experience to resolve the unique challenges Oakland County is facing, and not employ the heavy handed, one size fits all approach the current County Executive is trying to impose on residents and business owners. Previously successful and financially sound businesses are now struggling for survival in the tumultuous regulatory and compliance environment created by Executive order that did not take into consideration the needs of businesses. As Oakland County Executive, I will provide the leadership needed to create policies that fit of Oakland County, and not hand over responsibility to the Governor and her Lansing associates.

Coulter: The pandemic has served to remind us of the importance of putting politics aside for the health and welfare of our residents, and of the need for all levels of government to work together. My view has always been that leaders assemble teams of experts, provide clear factual information, listen to people that they represent, and act in the best interests of the public, regardless of political considerations or consequences.

Kowall: We must work closer with our health departments to ensure we are crafting policy that is based in science, not fear for personal political purposes. As usual, our mothers are the best source of wisdom: wash your hands, stay active, eat a good diet, and act responsibly to protect the safety of others.

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ELECTION 2020: The race for Oakland County Executive - The Oakland Press