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Red meat even worse for you when you cook it on the grill, study says – Study Finds

Posted: September 10, 2020 at 10:59 am

ADELAIDE, Australia For most meat eaters, theres nothing better than a perfectly cooked steak. Unfortunately, a new report says grilling red meat is also cooking up trouble for your heart. A University of South Australia study finds certain cooking methods produce a compound that may increase the risks for heart disease, stroke, and diabetic complications.

When red meat is seared at high temperatures, such as grilling, roasting or frying, it creates compounds called advanced glycation end products or AGEs which when consumed, can accumulate in your body and interfere with normal cell functions, researcher Dr. Permal Deo says in a university release.

Researchers reveal red and processed meats which undergo high-heat caramelization see a significant rise in AGEs. Eating these meats can increase a persons daily AGE intake by 25 percent. The study warns this increase can contribute to vascular and myocardial stiffening, inflammation and oxidative stress all signs of degenerative disease.

Researchers look at the impact of two distinct diets, one full of red meat and one high in whole grains, dairy, nuts, and white meat. The diet with white meat also avoids grilling foods, choosing to steam, boil, stew, and poach the proteins instead.

The study finds participants eating a diet with red meat and processed grains have much higher AGE levels in their blood. Although researchers are still working to figure out how exactly AGEs affect your health, they add red meat plays a major role in putting AGEs in your system.

The message is pretty clear: if we want to reduce heart disease risk, we need to cut back on how much red meat we eat or be more considered about how we cook it, co-researcher Peter Clifton adds. If you want to reduce your risk of excess AGEs, then slow cooked meals could be a better option for long-term health.

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death worldwide. According to the CDC, heart disease accounts for one out of every four deaths in the United States each year.

The study appears in the journal Nutrients.

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New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has a home run problem. What’s going on? – ESPN

Posted: September 10, 2020 at 10:59 am

Gerrit Cole has a home run problem.

Look, the New York Yankees have plenty of issues, and Cole is hardly the biggest of them, but when you sign the most lucrative contract for a pitcher in baseball history, the expectations are skyscraping, especially in New York and for a storied franchise that has not been to the World Series since 2009.

Cole is 4-3 with a 3.63 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 52 innings heading into Thursday's start against the Orioles, who happen to be improbably breathing down the necks of the Yankees for the eighth and final playoff spot in the American League. As Cole has slumped so have the Yankees. He's 0-3 in his past four starts, and the Yankees have lost all four of those games in the midst of a 5-15 slump that led general manager Brian Cashman to head to Buffalo to give the team a pep talk. New York finally got back in the win column Wednesday.

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The number that stands out for Cole is 13 home runs allowed. That rate over 212 innings, which is how many he pitched for Houston in 2019, translates to 53 home runs. To put that in perspective, the only pitcher to allow 50 or more home runs in a season was Bert Blyleven, who allowed 50 for the Twins in 1986.

Cole entered the season as the consensus Cy Young favorite in the AL after a dominant campaign with the Astros in which he won his final 19 regular-season decisions and set a record for starting pitchers with a 39.9% strikeout rate.

What has happened?

It isn't just the home runs. Cole's strikeout rate, though still impressive, is down to 32.9%, his average exit velocity allowed has increased from 87.6 mph to 91.1 (which puts him in the bottom 10% of all pitchers), and he has pitched seven innings just once in nine starts after doing so 15 times in 33 starts last season.

Let's dig in to some of the numbers, starting with what has happened on those 13 home runs:

July 23: Adam Eaton, 2-2 count, 98.1 mph fastball (406 feet to RF)

Staked to a 2-0 lead over the Nationals in the top of the first, Cole wanted to go up in the zone but left the pitch middle-in, and the second batter he faced in his Yankees career hit it out.

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July 29: Dwight Smith Jr., 0-0 count, 95.7 mph fastball (389 feet to RF)

This one came late in the game on Cole's 101st pitch with the Yankees holding a 7-1 lead over the Orioles. Smith turned on an inside fastball at the knees.

Aug. 3: Jay Bruce, 3-2 count, 98.7 mph fastball (418 feet to RC)

A third-inning home run that tied the game 1-1, this pitch was up in the zone, though over the middle of the plate, and the Phillies' Bruce knocked it into the bullpen at Yankee Stadium.

Aug. 8: Jose Martinez, 2-0 count, 96.1 mph fastball (428 feet to LC)

Cole really had to work against the Rays, as Martinez's home run came on his 107th pitch, even though it was only the fifth inning. Martinez was sitting fastball up in the count, and Cole threw one right down the middle.

Aug. 14: Alex Verdugo, 1-1 count, curveball (375 feet to RF)

As with the previous four home runs, the Yankees were ahead when Cole allowed this one. It was a curveball in off the plate, with a strike probability of just 21%, but Verdugo golfed it into the second deck at Yankee Stadium for the Red Sox.

Aug. 19: Ji-Man Choi, 2-1 count, changeup (413 feet to RC)

With this flat changeup on the outer third of the plate, Choi displayed impressive raw power by reaching for the pitch and crushing it well into the bleachers at Yankee Stadium. The second-inning home run gave the Rays a 1-0 lead.

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Aug. 19: Mike Zunino, 1-2 count, 97.8 mph fastball (428 feet to CF)

This was an awful pitch to a bad hitter. Zunino hit .104 with two strikes in 2019. He's hitting .119 with two strikes in 2020. Catcher Gary Sanchez wanted the pitch away, but Cole threw this one dead center, and Zunino hit it out to center field.

Aug. 26: Ronald Acuna Jr., 3-2 count, 97.3 mph fastball (473 feet to LC)

Facing the first Braves hitter of the game, Cole threw a good fastball on the outside corner. Acuna didn't miss it, hitting a 114 mph rocket.

Aug. 26: Dansby Swanson, 2-1 count, slider (354 feet to RF)

Cole fanned Swanson earlier in the game with a steady diet of power sliders, and he threw a good one on 1-1 on the outside corner, but the umpire called it a ball. Cole came back with another slider, but it didn't move at all and hung up in the zone, and Swanson got enough to send it into the first row of seats. Really, this was the first semi-cheap home run Cole had given up.

Aug. 26: Marcell Ozuna, 1-1 count, curveball (469 feet to LC)

Two batters after Swanson, Ozuna gave the Braves a 4-0 lead with another mammoth home run off Cole's knuckle-curve that kind of rolled over the middle of the plate.

Aug. 31: Ji-Man Choi, 1-2 slider (360 feet to RF)

Choi didn't hit it all that hard -- at 95.3 mph, this is the "softest" of the 13 home runs -- but he snuck it into the second row of the short porch at Yankee Stadium to give the Rays a 2-0 first-inning lead. The hit made Choi 7-for-11 lifetime against Cole, with three home runs and three doubles. Go figure.

Aug. 31: Kevin Kiermaier, 1-1 count, 97 mph fastball (411 feet to RF)

"Gerrit Cole is kind of in shock right now," Yankees announcer Paul O'Neill said after Kiermaier's 110 mph blast on an inside fastball -- his hardest-hit ball of the season.

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Sept. 5: DJ Stewart, 1-0 count, 96 mph fastball (353 feet to RF)

A towering fly ball to right field at Camden Yards -- with a 43-degree launch angle -- Stewart's first hit of the season broke a scoreless tie in the sixth inning. Cole then fell apart after an error extended the inning and allowed four unearned runs following Stewart's home run.

"I try to take the good stuff from it, but in the end, especially right now, I just feel like it wasn't good enough," Cole said after the game. "Some really nice pitches tonight, some really nice sequences, but in the end, when the pitches mattered, we kind of fizzled out."

Eight of the 13 home runs Cole has allowed have come on fastballs, but only two have come when Cole was ahead in the count. That's kind of what you might expect: Cole is still pretty untouchable with two strikes, so hitters will try to jump the fastball, especially when ahead in the count. Of course, that was the approach hitters used last year as well, when 17 of the 29 home runs Cole allowed came off his four-seamer.

As you can see from the pitch locations listed above, Cole's command within the strike zone hasn't been quite as elite as we've seen in the past, and he has left too many fastballs in hittable locations. His swing-and-miss rate on his fastball is what jumps out to me:

2019: 37.6%2020: 25.0%

Fewer fastballs in the right location leads not just to fewer swing-and-misses but also to more counts favorable to hitters, which means they can sit on the fastball. Also, Cole's average fastball velocity is down a tick, from 97.1 to 96.5, which could be a minor factor.

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Maybe he's simply throwing too many meatballs? We can tally the number of fastballs determined to be "mid-mid" of the strike zone -- meatball location, in other words. In 2019, 10% of Cole's fastballs were mid-mid; in 2020, it's ... 10%. So that's not the issue. (Batters are doing a little more damage on those pitchers, however. In 2019, Cole allowed six home runs all season on mid-mid fastballs. He has already allowed four in 2020.)

The skeptics out there could suggest that Cole is missing the Astros' secret sauce -- their infamous ability to get pitchers to increase their spin rates on fastballs. This is what Trevor Bauer insinuated a couple of years ago, when he tweeted in reference to the Astros, "If only there was just a really quick way to increase spin rate."

Well ... Cole's spin rate on his four-seam fastball is down very slightly, from 2,530 rpms to 2,503. That doesn't seem like a big factor, but the vertical drop on his fastball has increased from 10.9 inches to 11.6, which means it isn't holding its plane quite as well. That's how you get so many swing-and-misses on those fastballs up in the zone.

These are all minor issues. It's also just nine starts. It's worth noting that through his first nine starts last season, Cole was 4-4 with a 3.88 ERA. He had one more bad outing a couple of starts after that, and then he went 16-0 with a 1.78 ERA in his final 22 outings.

Of course, Cole doesn't have four months to make his adjustments this year. He (along with a few of his teammates) needs to make them now.

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Immune-Boosting Strategies to Stay Ahead of the Cold – Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

Posted: September 10, 2020 at 10:59 am

In a season when we would usually be out cheering on our local sports teams, we are spending more time at home and repeating a new mantra: Wash your hands, practice social distancing, wear a mask.

But what if you could play offense instead of defense to fend off colds and viruses? What if adjusting your daily habits could build your immunity to help your body fend off illness, not only this year but every year?

Thats not only possible, says Katie Moksnes Bowman, its something she encourages her patients to do every day.

Stress is the number one way we increase inflammation in the body, says Moksnes Bowman, a licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) for Northwestern Health Sciences University. She says inflammation can affect digestion, sleep patterns, pain, and your bodys immunity.

The key to improving your immunity is to reduce inflammation in your body.

The amount of stress that has been created from the pandemic is causing issues for people physically and emotionally, she says. In Chinese medicine, your digestion matters, sleep matters, your immune system matters.

When I am in practice with a patient, we talk about sleep, bowels, diet and movement at every single treatment. I really want to work with them where theyre at.

She sees patients ranging from professional athletes to seniors with mobility issues and everyone in between, so there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment.

In Chinese medicine, we really view the body as a whole, she says. For example, if a patient has shoulder pain, Moksnes Bowman proceeds knowing the shoulder does not work independently from the rest of the body.

"The amount of stress that has been created from the pandemic is causing issues for people physically and emotionally. In Chinese medicine, your digestion matters, sleep matters, your immune system matters." Kate Moksnes Bowman, Northwestern Health Sciences University

If you are not digesting your foods properly, if youre not getting a good nights sleep, she says, I can do a ton of work on your shoulder, but its not going to repair well.

To help patients improve their health and build their immunity, she suggests small changes in diet and exercise, such as drinking enough water, reducing caffeine and sugar consumption, adding anti-inflammatory foods to their diet, and getting more movement every day.

I am not going to overhaul your whole diet, she says. If you do not want to stop eating pizza, I cannot make you stop eating pizza. But she might suggest that you try goat cheese on your pizza or sample a cauliflower crust.

I see myself as a reminder person, she says. I have patients come in and I say, How did your diet go this week? Did you eat something green? That means a plant, you know, not a green Jolly Rancher.

That question always gets a laugh, but the point is that little changes can make a difference in reducing inflammation and improving immunity.

When we are talking about diet and exercise, both of those things reduce inflammation and so does sleeping. Sleeping is a time to repair your body, Moksnes Bowman says. Asked what tops her list as the most important step, she says: Its not a hierarchy for me. Its more of a circle than a list, because all of those things are going to influence the next thing.

Small adjustments in diet and exercise are something patients do on their own between clinic visits, where Moksnes Bowman and other practitioners offer a range of therapies, from acupuncture and massage to cupping, Gua Sha, herbal medicine and even recipes to help improve your immunity.

If you have a lot of stress and are getting the common cold five times a winter, I would suggest you consider herbal medicine, she says. She advises against buying supplements in the grocery aisle. Seek a health professional who is specialized before taking Vitamin D, C or Elderberry syrup. They are all really good things, but theyre not always the right thing for everybody. Its always important to make sure you are taking the right amount.

Creating good sleep habits and a good sleeping environment are important, too. If you are on your phone or watching TV at night, the blue light from the device stimulates a part of the brain that doesn't allow you to fall asleep as well, she says.

Improved diet and exercise, combined with acupuncture or other types of Chinese medicine, can reduce inflammation over time by increasing blood flow and releasing endorphins, which Moksnes Bowman describes as that calm, happy hormone. That is our own bodys way of reducing pain in the body.

And that calm, happy hormone can lead to a good nights sleep, as described in a text from one of Moksnes Bowmans patients, who said: I cant believe how much my sleep improved by getting acupuncture.

The results arent anecdotal, she says. Sleep-tracking devices demonstrate that acupuncture can improve sleep; they record how well and deeply you are sleeping and if you are waking frequently during the night.

And while youre getting those extra ZZZs, your body is resting and fortifying its immunity.

One of the side effects of social distancing and working from home has been an increase in loneliness. Moksnes Bowman says that after a brief shutdown of the NWHSU Bloomington Clinic several months ago, she noticed two things when the clinic reopened: Patients who had missed appointments were in pain, and they were lonely.

People wanted to talk for so long, she says. I made my treatments a bit longer so patients could just talk, because people were feeling lonely.

She and other practitioners frequently refer patients to therapists, Tai Chi or Pilates instructors or others when they see an opportunity to help the patient move, relax or sort things out. Taking a deep breath and getting some release is also good for building a sense of well-being.

Think of amping up your immune system as the ultimate DIY project. Add some green to your diet, make sure you drink enough water, cut out some caffeine and get enough sleep for starters, and then add some acupuncture or massage. Together those steps can help fortify your immunity.

And keep in mind that this year, none of that replaces the need to frequently wash your hands, socially distance wherever possible and wear a mask when its not.

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Located in Bloomington,Northwestern Health Sciences Universityis a pioneer in integrative natural health care education, offering degree programs in chiropractic, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, massage therapy, medical assisting, medical laboratory programs, post-bac/pre-health, radiation therapy, and B.S. completion. At press time, itsBloomington clinicis open to the public and services include chiropractic care, Chinese medicine, massage therapy, naturopathic medicine, Bloomington Clinic offers integrative, natural care for the entire family in one location.

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Telemedicine is a convenient way to care for yourself during these unprecedented times. Appointment times vary depending on the service. Providers are part ofNorthwestern Health Sciences University, a non-profit industry leader in integrative and natural healthcare education that provides access to the latest evidence and state-of-the-art technology so you get the natural solutions you truly need.

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Thomas Friedman: Who can win America’s politics of humiliation? – Palm Beach Post

Posted: September 10, 2020 at 10:59 am

Thomas L. Friedman| New York Times

About four years ago, without asking anybody, I changed my job description. It used to be New York Times foreign affairs columnist. Instead, I started calling myself the New York Times humiliation and dignity columnist. I even included it on my business card.

It had become so obvious to me that so much of what Id been doing since I became a journalist in 1978 was reporting or opining about people, leaders, refugees, terrorists and nation-states acting out on their feelings of humiliation and questing for dignity the two most powerful human emotions.

I raise this now because the success of Joe Bidens campaign against Donald Trump may ride on his ability to speak to the sense of humiliation and quest for dignity of many Trump supporters, which Hillary Clinton failed to do.

It has been obvious ever since Trump first ran for president that many of his core supporters actually hate the people who hate Trump, more than they care about Trump or any particular action he takes, no matter how awful.

The media feed Trumps supporters a daily diet of how outrageous this or that Trump action is but none of it diminishes their support. Because many Trump supporters are not attracted to his policies. Theyre attracted to hisattitude his willingness and evident delight in skewering the people they hate and who they feel look down on them.

Humiliation, in my view, is the most underestimated force in politics and international relations. The poverty of dignity explains so much more behavior than the poverty of money.

People will absorb hardship, hunger and pain. They will be grateful for jobs, cars and benefits. But if you make people feel humiliated, they will respond with a ferocity unlike any other emotion, or just refuse to lift a finger for you. As Nelson Mandela once observed, There is nobody more dangerous than one who has been humiliated.

By contrast, if you show people respect, if you affirm their dignity, it is amazing what they will let you say to them or ask of them. Sometimes it just takes listening to them, but deep listening not just waiting for them to stop talking. Because listening is the ultimate sign of respect. What you say when you listen speaks more than any words.

Ive seen firsthand the power of humiliation in foreign policy: Vladimir Putins macho act after Russias humiliation at losing the Cold War; Iraqi Sunnis who felt humiliated by a U.S. invasion force that pushed them out of Iraqs army and government, stripping them of rank and status; Israeli Sephardic Jews who felt humiliated by Ashkenazi Jewish elites, something Bibi Netanyahu has long manipulated; Palestinians feeling humiliated at Israeli checkpoints; Muslim youth in Europe feeling humiliated by the Christian majority; and China questing to become the worlds dominant power, after what Chinese themselves call their century of humiliation at the hands of foreign powers.

When George Floyd was being held down by three policemen, one with a knee on his neck, as he pleaded for his mother and onlookers filmed on their phones, he was not just being restrained he was being humiliated. Resistance to the daily humiliations of racism has fueled the Black civil rights movement from its inception to Black Lives Matter.

In a much talked-about new book, The Tyranny of Merit: Whats Become of the Common Good? Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel (disclosure: he is a close friend) says the politics of humiliation is also at the heart of Trumps appeal.

Trump was elected by tapping a wellspring of anxieties, frustrations and legitimate grievances to which the mainstream parties had no compelling answer, Sandel notes. These grievances are not only economic but also moral and cultural; they are not only about wages and jobs but also about social esteem.

Unless Biden finds a way to speak to the sense of humiliation felt by many working-class voters, Sandel warns, even Trumps failure to deal with the pandemic may not be enough to turn these voters against him. The reason? Resentment borne of humiliation is the most potent political sentiment of all, Sandel explains.

Sandel argues that the polarized politics of our time, and the resentments that fuel it, arise, paradoxically, from a seemingly attractive ideal the meritocratic promise that if you work hard and go to college, you will rise. But this ideal sends a double message.

It congratulates the winners but denigrates the losers, he writes, because it creates the impression that a college degree is a precondition for dignified work and social esteem while devaluing the contributions of those without a diploma. This has led many working people to feel that elites look down on them, creating the conditions for the politics of humiliation that Trump exploits.

Elites have so valorized a college degree both as an avenue for advancement and as the basis for social esteem that they have difficulty understanding the hubris a meritocracy can generate, and the harsh judgment it imposes on those who have not gone to college, Sandel says.

One of the deepest political divides in American politics today is between those with and those without a college degree. In the 2016 election, Trump won two-thirds of white voters without a college degree.

Trump, who himself had been looked down on by New York City elites, understood that the familiar fight between Democrats and Republicans over how to grow the pie and how to distribute the pie was ignoring a deeper sentiment among many white working-class Americans.

These traditional Democratic voters felt that liberal elites were looking down at them, new immigrants were superseding them and foreigners were laughing at them. And Trump became the fist in the face that his voters threw back at all of them.

Biden is right that Trump botched the pandemic, violated constitutional norms and inflamed racial tensions all good grounds for throwing him out of office, argues Sandel. But Biden could win this argument and still lose the election. He must find a way to show that he understands those who feel disrespected and are drawn to Trump for that reason even though most of his policies dont help them.

How can he change that? Sandel and I put our heads together and thought, well, maybe Biden should go on a tour of Trump country, focusing on rural counties and towns in the Midwest, and just listen to Trumps base, both to learn and as a sign of respect.

Then, at the first presidential debate, Biden should ignore Trump and his buffoonery and speak about what he had learned by talking to likely Trump voters.

Biden could talk about where he agrees with them and where he disagrees with them and why the ultimate sign of respect. That is how Biden can get at least some Trump devotees to see that working-class Joe from Scranton not Billionaire Don, born with a silver spoon in his mouth is the one who really hails from their side of the tracks and can be trusted (a very important word) to look out for them.

When it comes to politics, a lot of people dont listen through their ears. They listen through their gut, and Biden, more than any other Democratic leader today, has the ability to connect there.

Trumps goal in this campaign is to separate Biden from Biden voters by making it as difficult as possible for Biden voters to vote. Bidens goal should be to separate Trump from Trump voters by showing that he respectsthem and their fears even if he does not respect Trump.

Thomas Friedman is a columnist for The New York Times.

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Jennifer Aniston Admits She Lost 30 Pounds to Nab Role on ‘Friends’ — ‘I Wasn’t Getting Lots of Jobs ‘Cause I Was Too Heavy’ – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Posted: September 10, 2020 at 10:59 am

Jennifer Aniston is one of the most beloved and highest paid actresses in Hollywood. However, early on in her career she faced challenges that seem shocking considering how successful she eventually became.

Aniston began working in Hollywood in the early 90s, starring in the 1993 movie Leprechaun and appearing in off-Broadway plays and several television shows. But her life changed forever when the actor scored the role of a lifetime playing Rachel Green on the NBC comedy, Friends.

Getting the part wasnt as easy as it looked. Anistons agent even advised her to lose a significant amount of weight to increase her chances of getting work.

In the beginning of her career, Aniston wasnt getting the roles she craved. She wanted to become an actor just like her mother and father, John Aniston and Nancy Dow. But getting cast in quality productions was trickier than she anticipated.

Saul Austerlitz recalled in the book Generation Friends: An Inside Look at the Show that Defined a Television Era that Anistons agent gave her some blunt advice about what she could do to get better parts, Cinema Blend reported.

He said, She had to lose thirty pounds if she wanted to stay in Hollywood. Los Angeles was a tough place to be an actress it was a tough place to be a woman and Jennifer Anistons agent was reluctantly leveling with her.

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The agent allegedly told Aniston that she wasnt overweight, but rather that actors had to lose weight because the camera made everyone look heavier.

Aniston was hardly fat everyone could see she was beautiful but as the show she would one day become indelibly associated with later made a point of noting, the camera added ten pounds, Austerlitz continued.

The Friends alum addressed the conversation during a 1996 interview with Rolling Stone. My agent gave it to me straight, she said. Nicest thing he ever did. The disgusting thing of Hollywood I wasnt getting lots of jobs cause I was too heavy.

Shortly after giving up mayonnaise on white bread and dropping 30 pounds, Aniston got the role of Rachel Green. It was never explicitly stated that she got the role because of weight loss. But thats clearly what she and her agent both think.

These days, Aniston takes pride in consuming a healthful diet and refusing to conform to unrealistic beauty standards. She practices yoga plus incorporates cardio, never pushing herself too hard but still sticking with a schedule.

For meals, Aniston is a fan of intermittent fasting and green juice for breakfast. Her advice for maintaining a healthy diet are simple and timeless. I dont let eating habits get out of control where I need a reset button, Aniston told Yahoo. Its pretty clear: Eat as much organic fruits and veggies as you can, keep sugar [intake] low, drink tons and tons of water, and get good sleep.

The Morning Show star also takes time to meditate and focuses on maintaining both her mental and physical health. Plus, ignoring anyone who tries to say she must reach a certain weight to score a role.

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Temperature Mimetics: A New Class of Drugs for Weight Loss and a Longer Life Span – Gilmore Health News

Posted: September 10, 2020 at 10:58 am

The path to losing weight is a strenuous journey that most of the world population takes. There are many different ways of losing weight, like exercising, different types of diet like keto or vegan diet, and calorie cutting. Each method of weight loss has its own risks and benefits, with benefits outweighing the risks by multiple folds.

Losing Weight

An important note to keep in mind when trying to lose weight is that the weight loss process should be slow and gradual. Fast and drastic weight loss can result in serious health consequences which would make maintenance of weight loss extremely difficult.

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Calorie Cutting or caloric reduction has been labeled as one of the best and healthiest ways to lose weight if done properly. In a 2016 evidence-based study, researchers found that individuals who attempted to follow a strict cardio and workout program along with calorie-cuttinglost approximately 3.3 kgs more than those who just followed the exercise program, proving it to be extremely beneficial.

A normal healthy adult must intake a minimum of 1300 calories per day to not experience starvation and malnutrition. Thats the lowest baseline that can be set for people trying to lose weight using caloric reduction. If calorie reduction is any lower than this, there can be serious health consequences.

Apart from weight loss, the reduction of calorie intake is extremely beneficial in the long run resulting in a longer life span and prevention of serious conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders like Alzheimers.

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When a person applies the principle of calorie cutting and keeps track of the number of calories consumed, the body starts to conserve energy when enough food is not consumed. This is an evolutionary mechanism to preserve energy until more food is made available. This conservation of energy results in a decreased body temperature which has been associated as an additional benefit of calorie cutting.

A new study by the Scripps Research Professors Bruno Conti, Ph.D., and Gary Siuzdak, Ph.D., and their teams have shown benefits of the temperature drop in the longer health span and weight loss associated with calorie reduction.

The initial works of Professor Conti couldnt definitely conclude if the benefits of calorie cutting were due to the actual caloric reduction or due to the temperature drop, or a mixture of both. His study could, however, conclude that temperature drop can increase the life span, independent of caloric reduction.

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In the new study headed by Conti and Siuzdak, the researchers aimed to answer the questions Contis initial study couldnt answer. They studied two groups of mice, both undergoing caloric reduction but one group was exposed to room temperature while the other group was exposed to a warmer temperature.

The researchers then studied the effects of temperature on these mice and found that temperature has an effect on metabolism, independent of the caloric reduction. The team lead by Siuzdak measured the metabolites in the bloodstream and the brain using their own technology called activity metabolomics. The aim was to find metabolites that were changed due to reduced calories or decreased temperature.

According to another experiment performed by the researchers, the metabolites that were responsible for the change in body temperature were applied in the form of a drug to help reduce weight and induce the associated health benefits of reduced temperature. This class of drugs, the temperature mimetics could be the next groundbreaking discovery for weight loss, although more research and studies need to be performed before they can be approved as a drug.

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Weight Loss: Lose weight fast by drinking tea with milk without dieting, learn how to make it – Pledge Times

Posted: September 10, 2020 at 10:58 am

If you are troubled by obesity and have a habit of drinking tea, then you can reduce your weight easily. Yes, this tea which relieves fatigue and stress will now also help you in weight loss. Milk tea is made in our homes in a very simple way. Sometimes people add ginger or other hot spices to it to make it more healthy.

If you want to reduce your obesity by drinking tea, then make a habit of making it somewhat differently. Today we will teach you how to make a tea, which is known as Lemon Grass Chocolate Tea. By consuming this tea twice a day, you will see your belly fat decreasing within a few weeks. This tea is made just like daily tea, so you do not need to worry at all. Now lets know how to make this tea to reduce obesity Method of making tea

Method of making tea

Also read: mix these 4 spices in water for weight loss, can reduce 2 Kg weight in a monthHow does drinking reduce obesity

this Regular consumption of tea causes weight loss, constipation problem, blood pressure and stress. Also, by drinking this, your body will remain active and fresh throughout the day.

Benefits of lemongrass in weight loss

Consuming lemongrass helps to speed up your metabolism which leads to faster weight loss. This tea can be consumed as detox tea. Since lemongrass is a natural diuretic, if you consume it, there will be dirt in your body as urine. It cleanses the blood and removes the acne problem. Also a cup of lemongrass tea is an alternative remedy for stomach cramps and other digestive problems.

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Viva Fresh Expo Wants YOU: Join the Second Annual Clean Eating Challenge! – PerishableNews

Posted: September 10, 2020 at 10:58 am

Mission, Texas:Many in the produce industry kept up with participants from this years Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge as they lost more than 160 pounds collectively from November 2019 to March 2020 by putting fruits and vegetables center plate. Their results were something to be proud of, particularly when you realize they achieved this during the holidays and a worldwide pandemic.

And now, the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is inviting industry members to register for the second annual Clean Eating Challenge starting on October 1 and culminates at the 2021 Viva Fresh Expo in Dallas next March. Those interested in joining the challenge have the option of joining one of two tracks: a featured contestant and a regular contestant. Featured contestants will have their progress highlighted online and as part of the reveal at the Viva Fresh Keynote reveal next March. All featured participants will also receive a FitBit and Fit Scale to better track their progress. Featured contestant spots are limited so interested parties are encouraged to act fast. But all contestants on all paths will receive peer mentorship and a chance to win a Peloton bike complete with year-long subscription (a $2,500 value) for completing the challenge.

Launched in 2019, Viva Freshs first-ever health and wellness campaign followedfour produce industry professionals who changed their diets and as a result, changed their lives.Since the inception of the Viva Fresh Expo, health and wellness has been a cornerstone of the program. The committee created the challenge to not only improve the contestants health, but also to inspire others and raise the profile of the importance of fruits and vegetables to a healthy lifestyle.

As leaders in the produce industry, we need to be at the forefront of health and wellness in order to set an example for the consumers we are trying to reach every day, remarked Dante Galeazzi, President & CEO of Texas International Produce Association (TIPA). As new health fads come and go, fruits and vegetables are the foundation on which we should focus every journey to better health. We are so excited to continue the Clean Eating Challenge for the second year in hopes of inspiring even more people to change their eating habits for the better.

The 2020 Challenge was sponsored by SunFed, Grow Farm Texas, Coast Tropical, Rio Fresh Inc. and J&D Produce; several participants from last years challenge and some new faces will serve as mentors who will offer peer support newcomers as they join the path to better health:

Besides peer support, contestants will receive healthy recipes and cooking tips and demos from professional chefs helping them move fruits and vegetables to center plate as they make healthy lifestyle changes.

One of last years participants said it best, The changes I learned to make during my time as a participant were truly life changing, said Michelle Cortez, Clean Eating Challenge Committee Chair. I want to help others find the same success I have found which will allow them to live their best lives and reduce their health complications.

Contestants are welcome to follow any plan they wish during the challenge but are encouraged to do so in coordination with a health care professional. The Clean Eating Challenge is not a diet but a way of life with a focus on health and wellness that asks participants to adopt a healthier lifestyle that includes eating more fruits and vegetables and moving more.*

Last year, Dr. Ian Smith, a best-selling author whose books havehelped hundreds of thousands of people reduce bad sugars from their diet, lose weight, lower blood sugar levels, and cut the cravings, worked closely with each of the participants to tailor a plan based on their goals, health challenges and the results of their physicals that showed exciting progress during the spring reveals. To close out the 2021 Challenge, Dr. Smith will once again join TIPA to deliver the keynote speech during the Viva Fresh Welcome Luncheon. He will highlight the new challengers success stories, along with updates from the year one participants.

Viva Fresh began in 2015 as a small regional tradeshow with the goal of shining a light on the importance of the Rio Grande Valley as an emerging trade corridor and production zone. Now, the show consistently draws sold out crowds, and buyer attendance alone has increased by over 110%.

For more information or to register for the Clean Eating Challenge visithttp://vivacleaneating.com/.

*Disclaimer: TIPA acknowledges they are not in the business of diet and weight loss and they are not qualified to offer health or fitness advice. TIPA is in the business of advocating for the increased consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. TIPA will provide access to a variety of resource tools and support, but each participant will be responsible for seeking the necessary medical and expert advice related to their own health and well-being.

About the Viva Fresh Produce Expo

The Viva Fresh Produce Expo was established in 2015 by the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) in order to create meaningful networking and educational opportunities for its members while shining a light on the importance of the Rio Grande Valley as an emerging trade corridor and production zone for healthy and nutritious fruits and vegetables available all year long. For more information, please visitwww.vivafreshexpo.com.

About the Texas International Produce Association

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) was founded in 1942 and represents over 330 member companies as they educate, advocate, promote and represent the fresh produce industry of more than $8 billion dollars that is either produced in Texas or considers Texas its first point of arrival for domestic distribution. For information, please visitwww.texipa.org.

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The 10 can’t-miss fights for the rest of 2020 – ESPN

Posted: September 10, 2020 at 10:58 am

After a long hiatus, boxing returned in the early summer months with a series of fight cards designed to get the business going. Those cards featured a handful of recognizable names and a few solid, if not spectacular fights.

Heading into the fall, it's time for the marquee events to take place -- with or without a crowd. Promoters have lined up some of the biggest and most meaningful fights of the year, and there's a lot to be excited about.

Here's a look ahead at the best matchups boxing has to offer in the final four months of 2020.

Oct.17, Las Vegas (on ESPN)

The matchup: Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KOs) is the best lightweight in the world and holds the WBA and WBO world titles and the WBC "franchise" belt. He sits at No. 1 in ESPN's pound-for-pound rankings. At age 32 he isn't old by any stretch, and his sublime skills are still undeniable. In 2019, he made easy work of Anthony Crolla (TKO4) and then won a one-sided unanimous decision over Luke Campbell. With his balletic movements in the ring, Lomachenko is still the "Baryshnikov of Boxing".

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The precocious Lopez (15-0 12 KOs) showed that perhaps everyone should believe the hype when he demolished Richard Commey in a second-round TKO victory in December to win the IBF lightweight world title. It was such a dominant and eye-opening performance that ESPN has him ranked at No. 2 at lightweight. He's got size and youth on his side, as well as the confidence that is needed to become an elite boxer.

Why this fight matters: In an age when fights are over-marinated and take too long before they're realized, this was one fight that broke the conventional norms of modern day boxing by coming together quickly. While Lopez just won his first world title, his team has been targeting Lomachenko for the past year. You have an elite fighter in Lomachenko, facing one of boxing's brightest young talents in Lopez -- and we really didn't have to wait too long for it. Who knows when a circumstance like this will happen again?

The intrigue: Despite having the same number of professional bouts on their ledger (15), Lomachenko is the much more experienced boxer. Lomachenko faced Orlando Salido and Gary Russell Jr. in his second and third bouts as a pro, respectively. And given his prodigious amateur career (396-1, if you've forgotten), Lomachenko is the more seasoned boxer and nine years older than Lopez, who is 23. But at what point does the ring mileage impact Lomachenko? On the other end, how will Lopez deal with the ring wizardry of Lomachenko? Will this moment simply be too daunting for him?

Sept. 26, Uncasville, CT (Showtime PPV)

The matchup: Charlo (30-0, 22 KOs) is the WBC middleweight world titlist, but many are still dubious of that claim because he was given that title when Canelo Alvarez was named the WBC "franchise champion.". But Charlo is an explosive and hard-hitting fighter. Derevyanchenko (13-2, 10 KOs) is a solid, well-rounded fighter who has competed very well at the top level at middleweight. In 2018 he lost a close decision when he challenged Daniel Jacobs for his IBF belt, and in October he lost a close unanimous decision against Gennadiy Golovkin, in a fight many believed Derevyanchenko had won.

Why this fight matters: This is a matchup between the No. 4 (Charlo) and No. 5 (Derevyanchenko) middleweights, according to ESPN, and based on styles, this should be an old-fashioned shootout. Charlo likes to be the aggressor in the ring, while Derevyanchenko isn't the type to back down from a fight. If Canelo decides to permanently move up in weight, the winner of this contest makes a strong claim for being the best fighter in the division.

The intrigue: For as much punishment as Derevyanchenko doled out to "GGG" last fall, he was also put through the grinder himself. There's a chance that neither guy will ever be quite the same. After holding up against the heavy hands of Golovkin, we still have to see how he will take oncoming shots that will come in even faster from Charlo. If Derevyanchenko's punch resistance hasn't been too dulled, look for another memorable slugfest.

Sept. 26, Uncasville, CT (Showtime PPV)

The matchup: This fight isn't just for three belts -- it will clearly decide who the best junior middleweight on the planet is. Jermell, just like his identical twin brother Jermall, is a WBC world titlist, having regained the belt by stopping Tony Harrison in 11 rounds in their rematch. Rosario went into Julian Williams' backyard in Philadelphia as a heavy underdog and promptly stopped him in five rounds to win the WBA and IBF world titles.

Why this fight matters: Anytime a unification bout occurs it's important -- and in recent years they have typically resulted in memorable fights, including last year's 140-pound battle between Josh Taylor and Regis Prograis. In an age when there are a plethora of "world champions" in every division, it's always a good thing when there are fights that can reduce the noise. Based on the ESPN rankings, this is pairing of the top two fighters at 154 pounds -- Charlo at No. 1, and Rosario right behind him.

The intrigue: Charlo may have recorded an 11th round KO over Harrison in December, but it was eye-opening to see Harrison have so much success inside, given that's not his preferred style in the ring. In his fight against Williams, Rosario showed that he is a strong, physical fighter who seems comfortable when in close. But was that just one great night where he caught lightning in a bottle? Or can he replicate that against Charlo?

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The matchup: This fight is a true step-up bout for the ultra popular Garcia (20-0, 17 KOs) who, if you based it simply on social media following, is among the most popular boxers in the world. Now we find out if the telegenic 22-year-old is as skilled as he is marketable. Campbell (20-3, 16 KOs) is a stern test: he's a long, lean, well-schooled left-hander. Campbell, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist, is ranked No. 3 in the division by ESPN, and in recent years his only losses have been to Jorge Linares and Lomachenko -- and he had strong moments in both bouts.

Why this fight matters: This fight will tell us if Garcia truly has some steak to go with the sizzle. If Garcia passes this test, the entirety of the boxing world will have no choice but to take him seriously. The winner of this fight could be catapulted into a bout with current WBC lightweight world titlist Devin Haney.

The intrigue: It's very simple -- is Garcia ready? It's one thing to look impressive against Francisco Fonseca and Romero Duno, two of Garcia's KO victims in the first round, but in Campbell he is facing an experienced pro that certainly won't be blinded by all the flash surrounding Garcia. If Campbell is able to unfurl his right jab from the outside and stays away from the lethal left hook counter of Garcia, what's Garcia's plan B?

Nov. 21, Uncasville, CT (PPV)

The matchup: Spence (26-0, 21 KOs), the reigning IBF and WBC welterweight titleholder, is coming off a hard-earned decision over Shawn Porter last September. But a lot has happened since then. Less than a month after that fight, Spence was involved in a one-car accident where he was violently ejected from his vehicle. Prior to that, this matchup with Garcia was scheduled for January. Garcia (36-2, 21 KOs), a former unified titlist at 140, has been a solid. if not dominant, welterweight, winning a vacant WBC belt against Robert Guerrero, and then dropping two close fights against Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter. Garcia is rated No. 6 by ESPN at 147.

Why this fight matters: In terms of legacy, for Garcia, I think a victory could put Garcia on a path to Canastota and induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. As for Spence, who is ranked No. 1 at welterweight by ESPN, it could be another solid victory on his ledger and offer evidence if there are no long-lasting effects from his auto accident.

The intrigue: What version of Spence do we have at this moment? We can hear glowing reports about how Spence looks working out from his trainer (and what else do you expect Derrick James to really say?), but until we see him take a punch to his jaw -- and Garcia has some serious power, especially with that left hook -- Spence is the great unknown. It's hard to imagine that being thrown out of the car, losing teeth and suffering lacerations on his face didn't leave some kind of long-term physical toll. Until we see evidence proving otherwise, there will be doubts.

Oct. 24, London, England

The matchup: The 22-year-old Dubois (15-0, 14 KOs) is considered the best young heavyweight in the sport, and this big, strong fighter is quickly improving from a technical standpoint. He seems to be on the fast track, as he's already rated No. 3 by the WBO. Dubois scored five stoppage victories in 2019, and took care of Ricardo Snijders in his 2020 debut on Aug. 29. Joyce (11-0, 10 KOs) is a bit stiff and robotic, but he's also a fighter that never stops throwing punches and has natural physical strength. Neither man is going to hesitate to push forward and pursue the knockout.

Why this fight matters: It's rare that you see a matchup of two undefeated heavyweights before they get to a title shot. In this case you have a fight that looks to have plenty of fireworks. From this fight, a legitimate contender will emerge.

The intrigue: Dubois thus far has certainly passed the eye test. In Joyce, he's facing the first fighter of a caliber that will be able to fight back. Dubois is the more fluid fighter, and he will beat Joyce to the punch consistently early on. But what happens if Joyce stands up to the early onslaught and takes Dubois into deep waters? In 15 professional bouts, Dubois has only reached the fifth round three times, with one fight, against Kevin Johnson, going to a 10-round decision.

Oct. 24, Uncasville, Connecticut (Showtime PPV)

The matchup: Davis (23-0, 22 KOs) is one of the young stars in the sport, and thanks to his hard-hitting style, he has become a legitimate ticket seller. Since his last fight, however, he's had personal issues in recent months that include domestic violence charges filed against him in February.

Davis is currently ranked No. 4 by ESPN at lightweight. His toughest fight to date as a professional prizefighter has come against the scales. Davis was stripped of his first world title for failing to make weight for a title defense in 2017, and he has required multiple attempts to make the limit for several other key fights, including his most recent title defense against Yuriorkis Gamboa in December. In Santa Cruz (39-2-1, 19 KOs), Davis is facing an accomplished fighter who has won major world titles at 122, 126 and 130. At his best, Santa Cruz is an active puncher that relies more on volume than sheer power.

Why this fight matters: A victory over Santa Cruz will represent the most significant win of Davis' career, while Santa Cruz could cement his Hall of Fame status by handing Davis his first professional loss. Stylistically this fight should be pretty entertaining. Davis is an aggressive puncher who has power in both hands and Santa Cruz has never been shy about mixing it up.

The intrigue: Will Davis make weight? That's the key factor. The WBA just couldn't help themselves by sanctioning this as both a 130- and 135-pound title fight. That could give Davis a safety net if he struggles to make 130. And that is key, because Santa Cruz has had one fight at 130 pounds, and he looked relatively unimpressive against Miguel Flores last November. If Davis makes 130, Santa Cruz (ranked No. 8 at junior lightweight by ESPN) has a real shot in this fight. At 135, this bout could be a blowout in favor of Davis.

Oct. 31, Las Vegas (ESPN+)

The matchup: Inoue (19-0, 16 KOs) isn't just the premiere bantamweight in the world, but one of the very best fighters pound-for-pound (No. 4 by ESPN). He's a dynamic offensive machine, and despite having just 16 fights on his record, Inoue has one of the best rsums in boxing. He has won major world titles in three divisions, and last year he added the Muhammad Ali Trophy to his mantle by winning the World Boxing Super Series bantamweight tournament, defeating future Hall-of-Famer Nonito Donaire in a memorable clash.

Moloney (21-1, 18 KOs) is a legitimate bantamweight contender, currently listed at No. 8 by ESPN, whose lone loss was a close decision challenging Emmanuel Rodriguez for the IBF bantamweight title in 2018. He's a solid, well-rounded boxer/puncher.

Why this fight matters: Originally, Inoue was scheduled to face WBO 118-pound world titlist John Riel Casimero, but that fight was scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic, and became a casualty of the new economics that presently exist in the sport. But in Moloney, Top Rank has found a respected opponent in what will be Inoue's promotional debut.

The intrigue: Will Inoue be affected by ring rust? He hasn't fought since last November. Moloney, on the other hand, fought on June 25 and scored a seventh round TKO of Leonardo Baez. Moloney is good enough that if Inoue has a bad night, it could be a difficult night for the champion.

Nov. 14 or 21, TBA

The matchup: This is a battle of two top-10 heavyweights (Povetkin No. 5, Whyte No. 7, respectively, in the ESPN rankings) and on Aug. 22 at Fight Camp, they put on one of the most memorable contests of 2020. Whyte (27-2, 18 KOs) seemed to be in full control after sending Povetkin (36-2-1, 25 KOs) down twice in the fourth round. The end looked inevitable for the 41-year-old Russian, until Povetkin uncorked a massive left uppercut in the following round that knocked Whyte out cold. It was one of the most dramatic and sudden turns in recent memory. And with that, Whyte, who had been the WBC mandatory challenger for almost three years, lost his number one position with the organization.

Why this fight matters: An inside track at the WBC title is on the line. Not too long after the first fight, Whtye and his promoter Eddie Hearn invoked the rematch clause that was in the fight contract. The WBC had finally stated before this fight that their WBC mandatory against current world titlist Tyson Fury would be due, but with Whyte losing that became a bit muddled. Whomever finds themselves as the winner of this rematch will find himself in a very good position for a title opportunity at some point in 2021.

The intrigue: While you have to admire the willingness of Whyte to go right back in there to right a wrong versus Povektin, you wonder if it's prudent to come back so quickly after the circumstances of their first bout. He didn't just lose, he was knocked out rather viciously. In any other situation, how many boxers would choose to go right back into the same fight so quickly? But perhaps the lure of that No. 1 spot in the WBC necessitates this decision.

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Mark Kriegel breaks down Oscar Valdez's latest win and wonders how he will fare against WBC lightweight champion Miguel Berchelt.

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The matchup: Berchelt (37-1, 33 KOs) currently holds the WBC junior lightweight world title, and the consensus is that he's the world's best 130-pounder. He's an overwhelming physical force inside the ring, he has good size and attacks his foes with an avalanche of unrelenting offense. Valdez (28-0, 22 KOs), the former WBO featherweight world titlist, remains a fan favorite, and he stopped veteran Jayson Velez in 10 rounds back on July 21. Currently, ESPN lists him ninth at 130.

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Why this fight matters: It's your classic shootout between two proud Mexican-born prizefighters who have a rivalry that dates back to crossing paths in their amateur days. More than a belt is on the line here -- pride is also at stake. For Berchelt, a victory over Valdez would represent one of the biggest name on his ledger, while Valdez is still looking to show that he is not damaged goods post-Scott Quigg. The truth of the matter is neither Berchelt nor Valdez has ever had as meaningful a fight as this one during their championship runs.

The intrigue: Once and for all, we will find out if Eddy Reynoso is the right fit for Valdez as a trainer, even though Valdez was undefeated with Manny Robles Jr. in his corner. Valdez and Reynoso have had four outings together, and the reviews have been mixed. They say that Rome was not built in a day, but it's fair to say that they have had more than ample time to gel as a union. Whether it's fair or not, this fight is a referendum on the Valdez-Reynoso tandem. Everything they have worked on the past year or so will now be judged on this fight.

Sept. 26, Munich, Germany

The matchup: Finally, they meet. Originally, Dorticos (24-1, 22 KOs) and Breidis (26-1, 19 KOs) were scheduled to meet in late March, and then May in the World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight division final, before the world shut down due to the coronavirus. Many wondered if the WBSS would resume, and here they are. It should be an entertaining fight between the hard-punching Dorticos and the well-rounded Breidis. This matchup now taking place in Germany probably favors Dorticos, as it's a much more neutral setting than Breidis' home country of Latvia, where this fight was originally scheduled.

Why this fight matters: First, it's for the Muhammad Ali Trophy, which is given to the winner of the WBSS tournaments. In the past you've had such luminaries as Oleksandr Usyk, Josh Taylor and Naoya Inoue walk away with this hardware, and they each left the tournament with much higher profiles internationally. Winning the WBSS is a big deal. Also, this is another pairing of No. 1- (Dorticos) and No.2- (Breidis) ranked boxers in this division. It doesn't happen nearly enough in boxing today, and when it does, it should be appreciated.

The intrigue: Which boxer will be more impacted by this fight being postponed twice? As you saw recently with the bout between unified junior welterweight champion Jose Ramirez and Viktor Postol -- who saw their bout get backed up twice as well -- layoffs will affect different fighters in a variety of ways.

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Bellator 245 and 246 – Five things to look for on a busy weekend – ESPN

Posted: September 10, 2020 at 10:58 am

Bellator is back with a doubleheader this weekend -- two cards on two straight nights at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Bellator 245 is Friday night, headlined by a rematch between former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida and former Bellator light heavyweight champion Phil Davis. In the co-main event, former UFC title challenger Cat Zingano makes her Bellator debut against Gabby Holloway.

In Saturday's Bellator 246 main event, Juan Archuleta meets undefeated prospect Patchy Mix for the vacant bantamweight title. Also on that card, Jon Fitch meets Neiman Gracie in a welterweight bout and Liz Carmouche makes her Bellator debut.

It'll be a busy few days in Uncasville with titles, legacies and future glory on the line. Let's take a look at the top five storylines going into the weekend.

If this fight seems to be straight out of the UFC in the early 2010s, that's because it is. Machida and Davis fought at UFC 163 on Aug. 3, 2013. It was the co-main event of a card headlined by Jose Aldo defending his UFC featherweight title against "The Korean Zombie," Chan Sung Jung. Davis won by unanimous decision.

Fast-forward seven years, and the two men are meeting again in Bellator, each at somewhat of a crossroads. A win here is crucial for both.

Davis, 35, has won two straight, and his lone loss in the last three years came against new Bellator light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov in a very close 2018 split decision. A win over Machida could potentially get him a title shot, a chance to become a two-time champ. Machida, meanwhile, had his four-fight winning streak snapped in a close one against Gegard Mousasi in a September 2019 middleweight bout. "The Dragon" is 42 years old now. It's unclear how much time he has left in the sport. But if he can somehow beat Davis, it would show he's still right there, able to compete in both the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions.

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Don't call him Patrick. Sure, that's Mr. Mix's given first name. But his family and friends have called him Patchy since he was a kid, and that's what he prefers. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's talk about what Mix has accomplished in his career in somewhat quiet fashion. The native of western New York is undefeated, has finished his last eight wins and has looked fantastic in his three Bellator fights. Mix, 27, owns a finish over current UFC fighter Andre Ewell. There's little doubt he's a top bantamweight prospect. Just ask his coaches at JacksonWink MMA, who rave about him.

On Saturday, Mix has a chance to become champion in Bellator's bantamweight division, where the title has been vacant since Kyoji Horiguchi surrendered the championship last November while recovering from injury. Both Mix and Juan Archuleta are excellent but unheralded fighters. Bellator could really use a "homegrown" talent -- one who has never fought in the UFC -- to emerge as a star. Mix (or Archuleta) could end up being that fighter. A finish in a headlining title fight could propel him.

In terms of high-level opposition for featherweight champion Cyborg on the current Bellator roster, Zingano stands out. She's a former UFC bantamweight title challenger and has headlined UFC cards. Zingano owns a win over the best female fighter on the planet right now, Amanda Nunes. So there would certainly be a fair amount of interest in Cyborg vs. Zingano for the Bellator women's featherweight title.

First, though, Zingano has to beat Gabby Holloway in her Bellator debut Friday night. Zingano has fought only once at featherweight, a bizarre loss to Megan Anderson at UFC 232 in December 2018. She'll certainly be the favorite against Holloway, and a victory is likely to get her Cyborg next. But Zingano hasn't competed since that Anderson loss, and given her inexperience in the heavier weight class, it'll be very interesting to see if she can make good on the path that Bellator has set out for her.

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Fighting a teammate is a taboo topic in MMA. Two training partners fighting doesn't happen very frequently, and most fighters don't even want to entertain the idea of getting in the cage with someone so close to them. The philosophy happens to be way different when it comes to Carmouche and Bellator women's flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane. They actually want to fight each other. Macfarlane has said she'd be excited about giving her longtime confidante with Team Hurricane Awesome in San Diego a crack at her belt.

That very well could be the direction Bellator goes in, too. Carmouche is legitimately one of the best 125-pound female fighters in the world. Before joining that weight class, she was a top 135-pounder. She fought in the first UFC women's fight against Ronda Rousey in 2013. To get the title shot she's after, Carmouche will need to win Saturday against veteran DeAnna Bennett and Macfarlane will likely have to defend her belt against Juliana Velasquez. If both fulfill their ends of the bargain, it could be teammate vs. teammate for the Bellator title in 2021.

Back in the mid-to-late aughts, Fitch was basically the second-best welterweight fighter on the planet. The problem for him was that Georges St-Pierre -- the best welterweight of all time -- was in the way of Fitch becoming a champion. GSP beat Fitch at UFC 87 on Aug. 9, 2008. After that, Fitch went unbeaten in six straight, further establishing himself as the runner-up to GSP's crown during that era. Fast-forward more than a decade later, and Fitch is still -- somehow -- racking up wins at age 42. Fitch, the former World Series of Fighting welterweight champion, is unbeaten in six straight and has not lost since 2014. In that time, he has beaten Paul Daley, Jake Shields and Yushin Okami, none of them slouches, and has fought to a draw with Rory MacDonald.

Neiman Gracie, nephew of Renzo, is Fitch's opponent Saturday. Gracie lost his undefeated record to MacDonald in his last fight. This is very much a fork-in-the-road fight for both Grace and Fitch. Each man is trying to maintain traction in the Bellator welterweight division. For Fitch, it's another chance to cement himself as one of the most underrated fighters in MMA history and get closer to another title shot.

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