Aug 20, 2020

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The MLS is Back Tournament concluded little more than a week ago, with the Portland Timbers crowned champions, and since then, FC Dallas and Nashville SC have met twice, and the rest of the league returns to play in home markets this week. Attention across the league now shifts from tournament play to completing a condensed, 18-game regular season. As teams prepare to play their first games outside the Orlando, Florida, bubble since March, we answer three of the most intriguing questions facing the remainder of the 2020 MLS campaign.

When Dallas hosted Nashville last week, the club decided it would allow a little more than 5,000 fans inside -- less than 25% of the stadium's capacity -- despite the Texas governor having made allowances for up to 50% capacity at sporting events across the state. The crowd appeared sparse, and FCD announced an attendance of 2,912.

And that raises an interesting question for the four clubs so far who've announced they'll open their doors to fans (Dallas, Sporting Kansas City, Orlando City SC and Real Salt Lake). If so few supporters are going to show up, and in turn generate so little revenue for these clubs, then why run the risk of community spread of COVID-19 when the monetary reward is so meager?

On a conference call last week, Sporting KC CEO Jake Reid was asked whether the decision to open Children's Mercy Park to fans made financial sense, considering the staffing and protocol required. "It doesn't make a lot of sense ... to be honest with you," he said. RSL chief business officer Andy Carroll echoed that sentiment, telling ESPN: "Finances aren't driving much of major league sports at this point."

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According to these clubs, their decision is about returning communities to some degree of normalcy. Reid said that the majority of Sporting season-ticket holders had expressed interest in attending matches in person, so long as there was a protocol to make doing so safe. It's a similar story in Salt Lake City.

"The financial aspect of it is really not a driving force at all," Carroll said. "It really has come down to welcoming fans back, the fans who want to come, and we do have a lot of fans who do want to come back. And the ones who want to stay home and watch it over a broadcast or streaming, we certainly appreciate that and respect their thoughts as well."

One source in Kansas City pointed to the club's role in developing the protocols that were successfully implemented at MLS is Back and suggested that SKC could once more play the role of pioneer as teams around the league determine how to move forward in the era of social distancing. That source also noted that such protocols -- mask requirements, socially distanced seating, staggered entry and exit at gates, temperature checks and health screenings, touch-less ticketing and cashless concessions, to name a few -- might be not just for the remainder of the 2020 season but the reality in 2021 as well.

MLS commissioner Don Garber said in June that this pandemic would cost the league $1 billion in revenue, citing the cash clubs generate on matchdays: "When we lose the ability to sell tickets and we lose the ability to have any hospitality and other game-day stadium revenues ... today that is on hold. And we really don't know what it's going to look like, going forward."

These four clubs are getting a head start on creating a blueprint for how to safely get fans in the stands, and in a league that is dependent on that, their decision does begin to make some financial sense if these stadium protocols can help soften that billion-dollar loss.

It's hard for the body to properly recover from a game when the next one is three or four days away, but clubs largely were able to solve that puzzle in Orlando, Florida. Now that teams are returning to play in home markets, there's an added wrinkle to this challenge: travel.

Typically, no team travels more than the Vancouver Whitecaps. The average length of their road trip in 2019 was 2,400 kilometres (1,500 miles), while the league's least-traveled clubs had to cover only some 1,200 km (750 miles) on average. If there's a team prepared for the complications of long-haul flights on player recovery, it's the Caps.

After a four-hour flight to Toronto for Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Reds, Vancouver will remain in Ontario for a rematch against Toronto FC on Friday before flying to Quebec to face the Montreal Impact four days later. The Whitecaps won't return to British Columbia between those games, opting to remain to minimize the effects of cross-continental flights and get players' bodies adjusted to Eastern time, before heading home to complete their all-Canadian first phase of the regular-season restart with three games in 11 days beginning Sept. 5.

Dehydration and blood pooling in the lower extremities are some of the complications players have to contend with when they take to the skies. So taxing are the effects of travel that Vancouver's director of performance strategy, research and innovation, Dr. Ben Sporer, and his staff consider flights to be a load (the metric by which sports science staffs measure players' physical exertion), like a training or weight-room session. They try to combat that with a hydration plan that includes electrolyte tablets served in-flight and a series of compression garment options and in-flight mobility exercises. The plan is not adhered to by every player in the squad.

AUG. 21 Cincinnati vs. D.C. (7:30 p.m. ET) Minnesota vs. Sporting KC (7:30 p.m. ET) New England vs. Philadelphia (8 p.m. ET)AUG. 22 Atlanta United vs. Nashville (7 p.m. ET) Inter Miami vs. Orlando (8 p.m. ET) Colorado vs. Real Salt Lake (9 p.m. ET)

"For those who practice it, they believe in it," Sporer told ESPN. "They live by it now."

The biggest factor in player recovery during such a compressed schedule while managing travel is buy-in from the coaching staff, and Sporer emphasized that Marc Dos Santos and his staff have made it a priority. Although clubs' traveling parties have been reduced to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the Whitecaps have a larger-than-expected group of specialists whose focus is recovery.

You can bet the other 25 clubs in MLS have similar plans in mind.

With the international transfer market sluggish in Europe as clubs recalibrate their operating budgets, it's little surprise that there hasn't been much movement in MLS' secondary transfer window thus far. That isn't to say that the league hasn't added some difference-makers and headline-grabbing stars since the window opened.

The show-stopping signing: Blaise Matuidi is a serial winner, whether with Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus or France. As detailed by ESPN's Jeff Carlisle and Julien Laurens, he will bring that experience and ability to a young Inter Miami CF team that's in dire need of both experience and ability.

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There are questions about how he will fit in Diego Alonso's midfield, though. Playing Matuidi alongside Wil Trapp and Victor Ulloa in a midfield three would allow Inter to maintain their shape but push Rodolfo Pizarro to the wing. Alonso also could alter his formation to pair Matuidi with one of Trapp or Ulloa at the base of midfield in a 4-2-3-1, keeping Pizarro free to create from a No. 10 position, but there's little question that he's going to be an impact player in the league. One team executive told ESPN that he expected Matuidi to be one of the best midfielders in MLS from the moment he arrives, citing the timing of the 33-year-old's runs and his ability to pop up in the right areas, which will allow him to be a step or two ahead of defenses league-wide.

The wildcard: The deal isn't finished, but widespread reports in Argentina suggest that Boca Juniors playmaker Emanuel Reynoso is on his way to Minnesota United FC. The 24-year-old has scored five goals and eight assists in 66 appearances with the Buenos Aires giants, but he has spent much of his career shuttling from wing to central midfield to limited minutes as a No. 10.

If he completes his move to the Twin Cities, the Loons would assuredly hand him the keys to their attack. The MLS is Back semifinalists will be taking a risk in projecting the production of such a lavish signing who has yet to establish himself as a No. 10, but one source ESPN spoke to likened Reynoso's potential to that of Nicolas Lodeiro or Alejandro Pozuelo, the sort of upside that could place him among the league's elite creators.

The sleeper: Pulses might not have raced when Dallas signed Andres Ricaurte on loan from Colombian outfit Independiente Medellin, but the 28-year-old gives Luchi Gonzalez lots of flexibility. He has the work rate and the grit to operate as a No. 8 but possesses the final ball that fits well as a No. 10, offering versatility in an FCD team brimming with young -- but, as is often the case with developing players, inconsistent -- talent.

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Virginia Tackett lost a total of 238 pounds

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) Before she became the literal Queen of Weight Loss in Oregon, Virginia Tackett had her ups and downs with weight.

I grew up in a food culture, Tackett told KOIN 6 News. We ate for every single occasion and I was overweight from the time I was a very small child.

But it wasnt until 2013 when she decided enough was enough. She was done with fad diets.

I was disgusted with myself and I knew that I was retired and had the time to devote and take care of my health.

Thats what led her to the Hillsboro chapter of TOPS Taking Off Pounds Sensibly one of many chapters around the country.

In her case she lost a total of 238 pounds, including 119 at TOPS, which earned her the Queen status for 2020.

Tackett said theres never any shaming and it works. Collectively, the Oregon chapters of TOPS lost 13,088 pounds last year.

TOPS prides itself on low membership fees and she said for each meeting they talk about what theyve lost or gained and it works as a support system.

Rick Danforth, who lost more than 100 pounds, is now the president of TOPS.

Give us a chance to give you some tools that can turn your life around, learn how to read the labels, Danforth said. You have to be willing to put in the work, but TOPS is willing to do it with you.

Thats something Virgina Tackett agrees with.

If you gain a couple of pounds its not, Oh why did you eat that, why did you do that?' she said. Its more Youre on your way, you can do this.

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Make this easy cucumber kiwi juice in minutes for good health.

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If there's one thing that 2020 has changed, it is the consciousness around health and hygiene. There has been a complete shift towards conversations around immunity, fitness and detox. The people who were hitherto unaware or carefree about what they eat are paying more attention and trying to maintain good health. If you are looking for an easy recipe that will help you build immunity, shed kilos and detoxify too - here's a cucumber kiwi juice you can easily whip up in no time.

Cucumber and kiwi both are seasonal foods which are loaded with nutritive goodness. Cucumber itself comprises of about 95% water, which keeps the body hydrated from within. The vegetable is light, filling and may help you shed extra kilos as well as provide the body with vital nutrients such as Vitamin K. Cucumber contains antioxidants which are vital for the body to fight against diseases. Kiwi too is one of the most underrated sources of Vitamin C, which is good for building immunity and keeping the body healthy.

(Also Read:6 Healthy Breakfast Juices: From Beetroot and Kiwi to Kale and Spinach)

Cut up the cucumber and kiwi into small pieces and let them chill in the refrigerator for an hour. Now, retrieve them and juice them up along with crushed ice and water. Ginger can also be added to the juice for a flavourful, zingy twist to the recipe. Garnish with sprouts and add celery sticks to the juice for stirring.

Here's the full step-by-step recipe for cucumber and kiwi juice.

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No matter how much you sweat inside your mask this summer, you cant slim down your face specifically. Theres really no such thing as targeted facial weight loss. But there are ways to better expose your jawline or cheekbones (without surgery).

That said, slow and steady full-body weight loss will help you slim down everywhereface included. So dont fall for any hype that promises face-specific results. As much as it would be great to be able to pick and choose where we lose weight, it isn't possible, explains Nicole Avena, Ph.D., a nutrition and dieting expert and neuroscience professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. We really don't have control over where our body loses fat from first when we start to lose weight.

While you cant really lose weight in your face, there are a few things you can do to expose your facial structure if you feel your face is puffier than usual:

Water is attracted to sodium like a magnet, says Melissa Majumdar, R.D., a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Any time we eat foods that are high in sodium, we'll retain more water, which can cause bloating and the feeling of puffiness. To lower your sodium intake, Majumdar recommends cutting down on processed foods (yes, that does include bacon), and boosting your potassium intake to balance out your electrolytes.

Adding in more fresh foods like produce can accomplish both the short-term goal of less puffiness and the long-term goal of weight loss, Majumdar says. She notes that most fruits and vegetables are good sources of potassium. So are legumes, so fill up on foods such as lentils, pinto beans and kidney beans.

If you notice your face looks swollen the morning after a few drinks, thats because alcohol dehydrates the bodyso your skin tries to retain as much water as possible. Cutting down on booze can help, as can making sure you drink enough water.

If changing your diet and cutting out alcohol dont make a difference, you might want to get a check-up. Allergies, a bacterial skin infection called cellulitis, or a sinus problem wont cause weight gain in your face, but can all cause facial swelling, and theyre all treatable.

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Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Black and White women benefit the most from late-in-life weight loss, an analysis published Friday by JAMA Network Open found.

Data collected from eight clinical trials revealed women and men of both races lost similar amounts of weight while on calorie-restrictive diets. However, women saw more improvement in their walking ability and balance after dropping the weight, the researchers said.

And, although that older White adults lost 9% of their body weight after being placed on a calorie-restrictive diet, while Black adults lost 6%, the latter group saw more improvement in their walking speeds after dieting, the researchers said.

"The effect of weight loss on physical function varies by race and sex," study co-author Kristen Beavers, an assistant professor of health and exercise science at Wake Forest University, told UPI.

"This suggests that a one-size-fits-all approach to obesity management in older adults might not work," Beavers said.

More than one-third of all American adults aged 65 years and older report some degree of physical disability, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The risk for physical disability is higher for older adults who are overweight and obese, particularly among women and Black Americans, Beavers and her colleagues said.

Research suggests that getting older adults who are overweight and obese to lose weight can help improve their physical function -- including walking ability -- and minimize disability, they said.

However, Black Americans and men have historically been under-represented in these studies, according to the JAMA Network Open researchers.

For this study, Beaver and her colleagues analyzed data from eight clinical trials, collectively enrolling 1,317 participants.

Participants -- 30% of whom were male and 21% of whom were Black Americans -- ranged in age from 62 to 72 years and had a body mass index, or BMI, that met the criteria for obesity, the researchers said

After six months, participants placed on calorie-restrictive diets lost an average of 7.7% of their body weight, with men and women losing about the same amount, the data showed.

However, women included in the analysis saw greater improvements in walking ability, balance and leg strength than men. while Black Americans saw enhanced walking speeds compared to White Americans, according to the researchers.

"If an older adult is living with obesity, often weight loss, especially when coupled with exercise, can improve physical function," Beavers said.

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My name is Julia Terranova (@juliagetslean), and I am 25 years old. I live in Newberg, Oregon, and I am a receptionist. After reaching a point of eating too much fast food and getting diagnosed with multiple health ailments, I committed to keto and calorie tracking and took back my health.

Before discovering the keto diet, I struggled with binge eating, especially when it came to fast food. My days revolved around trips to the drive-thru and ordering large portions. I was stopping at McDonald's and Taco Bell two times a day, at the minimum. I hid this habit from everyone, and the weight slowly packed on.

I blamed my weight gain on the fact that I had two babies 14 months apart. I would eat meals at home with my family, then find ways to have a reason to get fast food or coffee drinks at a local coffee shop. I was drinking half my day's calories in one drink, on top of my multiple fast food trips.

I never realized I had a problem until I started to find ways to make extra money to be able to fund my fast food habits. I would look for change and sell old clothes or household items just to be able to feed my addiction.

On top of this, my physical health was struggling. I was newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease, and I also had high blood pressure and prediabetes. I was 100 percent sedentary, aside from helping my toddlers with daily tasks.

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We were headed into California, which is a long trip that we did in just one day. I was 23 years old and 300 pounds. The car ride was torturous. The swelling, shooting pains, and constant need to eat just got to be too much. I barely fit into my car's seat, and the seatbelt was digging into my skin.

The next day, when we tried to walk through an amusement park, I couldn't do it. I was struggling. Struggling to catch my breath and to have the energy to keep going. I saw photos of myself that my husband had taken that day and was just in awe that the person in the pictures was truly me.

I had heard of the keto diet, and I researched it during the entire drive home.

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I chose the ketogenic diet because it allowed me to incorporate things that worked for my lifestyle, like bunless burgers. I love to eat filling, fattier meals versus things like salads, so it was sustainable for me. I love that the diet allows me to easily find something to eat wherever I go. Anywhere and everywhere can accommodate keto for you, if you just ask.

I also never knew what a carbohydrate really was or even meant until I started tracking my calories and macros. I love the Carb Manager app to track everything from my meals to my water intake to my weight. When I am truly on my tracking game, I lose the most weight.

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I joined Planet Fitness and started by walking on the treadmill for about 30 to 40 minutes a day. Eventually, I started trying out machines and watching others do lifting exercises and gave it a shot. I also followed fitness accounts on Instagram that offered free routines.

I started slowly using free weights and incorporated running. Both of these types of exercise truly gave me the confidence that I have now when it comes to working out. I completed my first 5K last November, and that fueled me to keep going and push for a marathon eventually.

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These three changes have made the biggest impact on my overall weight loss.

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The part that sticks out to me the most is confidence. I truly had no idea how much my weight was holding me back. When I think back about when I first started my journey, I walked around embarrassed, shy, and worried. I always felt judged, and that just led to me eating more. The feeling of freedom that comes from gaining confidence in yourself is worth more than words can describe.

I have grown mentally (not to mention financially!) and changed physically for the better just by deciding to change my eating habits. Putting myself first and taking control of my health has opened so many new doors in my life, and given me a true purpose for not only myself, but also my daughters. I hope that I can be the best example for them. I am proud to say I have taken my health back.

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FALL RIVER If you have undergone bariatric surgery for weight loss, or are thinking about it but arent sure where to start, the Steward Center for Weight Control at Saint Annes Hospital now offers two free programs available to you right in the comfort of your home.

Sept. 2: If you have undergone or are scheduled for bariatric surgery in the coming months: Our free online monthly support group is a great way to support yourself and others. Led by a member of the bariatric surgery program, the support group focuses on different topics each month and encourages interactive participation. Time: 5-6 p.m.

Sept. 8: If youre considering bariatric surgery: Register for a free online informational seminar with surgeon Matthew LeMaitre, MD. Director of metabolic and bariatric surgery at the Steward Center for Weight Control at Saint Annes Hospital, Dr. LeMaitre will explain options in weight loss surgery and how Saint Annes program provides you with the tools and ongoing lifestyle support you need to be successful. Time: 6-6:45 p.m.

Both programs are free of charge but do require advance registration. To register or learn more, call 508-235-5305, or email SAHRSVP@Steward.org. To ensure registration, please register at least one day in advance.

Saint Annes Hospitals bariatric surgery program is accredited as a comprehensive program by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. It offers advanced surgical techniques, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures, and, for qualified patients, da Vinci Xi robotic-assisted surgery. Learn more about the program at https://www.saintanneshospital.org/bariatric-surgery.

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What is teff?

Teff is a tropical grain and is one of Ethiopias staple foods, explained nutritionist Alice Yeates, who works with London-based brand Tobia Teff.

It is usually made into flour for cooking and baking; it has grown in popularity in the West because of it being naturally gluten free.

The grain has been around for years and is the go-to carbohydrate for Ethiopias elite runners, including Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Haile Gebrselassie.

But as awareness of the versatile grain grows, its being dubbed the new quinoa with Hollywood A-listers including Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham said to be fans.

So what makes it so healthy - and superior to other grains?

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The nutty-tasting grain can be cooked a little like quinoa to make a porridge-like dish - though this isnt the healthiest way to eat it.

Be aware that when made into porridge or traditional Ethiopian injera, the glycaemic index is higher because the water gelatinises the starch, warned Alice.

However, teff is often made into a flour to use for baking cakes or bread, which is why its become so popular in recent years with the rise in demand for gluten-free flours.

While bread and baking arent exactly the mainstays of any weight loss plan, substituting your usual flour for teff - or adding it into your diet in other ways - could help you to snack less as well as give you the nutrition you need to keep your energy levels up.

Teff is high in fibre which slows down the release of sugar into the bloodstream, better than most gluten free flours, commented Alice, who recommended Tobia Teff Organic Brown Flour.

It is higher in protein than regular wholegrain flour, containing about double the quantity, which is a good thing as this also slows down the release of sugar into the bloodstream, and means that the carbohydrates from teff are absorbed more slowly.

Keeping your blood sugar on an even keel is essential if youre watching your weight.

When we eat sugar the body produces insulin to manage the blood sugar, Alice explained.

When there is extra sugar this excess is put down as fat. This means that keeping our insulin production down by balancing the blood sugar helps us to not gain weight.

Whats more, the high protein content is essential for anyone trying to lose a few pounds, especially on a low calorie diet.

If youre eating less, when your body burns fat it can also break down the protein in your muscles - which isnt the outcome you want if youre trying to get lean.

Therefore eating plenty of protein is a must in order to maintain muscle mass.

Teffs high fibre is also beneficial for weight loss because it will help you to feel fuller for longer, aid digestion and feed the good bacteria in your gut - all of which will help you to stick to your weight loss plan.

So how should you use it?

I would use it in baking, either in bread or in cakes, advised Alice.

I always suggest to clients that they substitute half the flour content with ground almonds or almond flour to add protein, so a cake made with half teff and half ground almonds is a great option."

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By: Lifestyle Desk | Published: August 22, 2020 5:34:12 pmModak stabilises blood pressure and blood sugar levels. (File photo)

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are incomplete without modak. Considered to be Lord Ganeshas favourite, modak is a traditional sweet dumpling made of rice flour and coconut and jaggery filling. Here is an easy recipe you can try.

Modaks are not just tasty but they have health benefits too, revealed celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar. In an Instagram post, she explained in detail how the ingredients of modak boost ones health.

Constipation: The ghee used to make modak helps in rebuilding intestinal mucus lining and eliminating toxins, Diwekar said.

Blood pressure: The coconut filling has medium-chain triglycerides that protect the heart and keep blood pressure levels in check.

Cholesterol: Diwekar mentioned that coconut, along with dry fruits used in the filling, have plant sterols that help reduce bad cholesterol and boost good cholesterol levels.

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Diabetes: Modaks have medium to low glycemic index and can be safely consumed by diabetics, wrote Diwekar. It is beneficial for a steady blood sugar response, she added.

Arthritis: The butyric acid found in ghee is a traditional therapy for reducing inflammation in every tissue of the body, more specifically in the joints, the nutritionist mentioned.

PCOD: Polycystic ovary disease is a hormonal disorder that causes enlarging of ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. According to Diwekar, the rice flour used to make modak stabilises blood sugar. Besides, rice contains vitamin B1, which helps reduce PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and sugar cravings.

Thyroid: Diwekar wrote, Celebrated as an anti-aging mixture, this is one delicacy that your thyroid gland will thank you for.

Weight loss: Turns out, modak can promote weight loss also. The traditional sweet is low on the glycemic index and is full of good fats. Modak is also celebrated as food for virya, which means vigour in the body and stability in the mind, Diwekar wrote in her post.

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