Intermittent fasting can be a complicated process to follow! It requires you to fast for long hours, but the intended benefits include weight loss, increased energy, and improved mental clarity. While many people had all great things to say about intermittent fasting, there are conflicting opinions when it comes to whether intermittent fasting is safe for women. Many experts argue that fasting can lead to hormonal disruptions and lead to mood swings and also infertility. Here's what you need to know.

Intermittent fasting can put stress on your body, but if you are managing your stress levels well, it can prompt a positive, healthy change in your body. However, your body may not be able to handle any additional stressors if you are over-stressed. That said, there there is not enough scientific evidence to make definitive conclusions yet. What we know for sure is that pregnant or breastfeeding women, underweight women, those with a history of an eating disorder, women dealing with chronic stress and those with medical issues should not fast.

Studies have shown that fasting decreases the production of kisspeptin, which, in turn, disrupts the release of estrogen and progesterone. This hormonal disruption can result in mood swings and missed or irregular periods. In extreme cases, it may also disrupt fertility. However, more research needs to be done to understand how fasting may affect hormones in humans fully.Intermittent Fasting Suitable For All? Dos & Don'ts For This Popular Weight Loss Diet.

Fasting can trigger starving, which in turn can inhibit ovulation. Studies have also linked intermittent fasting polycystic ovary syndrome, which leads to infertility. While the studies are conflicting, more research needs to be done.Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: From Hair Loss to Irregular Periods, 7 Side Effects of IF No One Talks About!

Should you fast during your period? You should never fast the week leading up to your period as it is the time when you are most sensitive to extra stress. Any additional stressors like intermittent fasting, can have adverse effects on your body. So, it can be a great idea to scale back during your premenstrual time.Study Reveals Intermittent Fasting Increases Lifespan of Patients Undergoing Cardiac Catheterisation.

If you decide to give IF a try, here's how to do it safely.

Bottomline: If you are someone who is under extreme stress, you could be more sensitive to potential negative hormonal changes when fasting. So avoid IF if you think you fall in this category.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 23, 2020 12:21 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Irish-grown cereals including barley and wheat are excellent sources of energy for either fattening cattle or maximising milk production; however, feeding high levels of cereals increases the risk of acidosis in livestock.

The feeding of high levels of cereals in a diet must be managed carefully; feeding rates, mineral and buffer supplementation and the inclusion of a suitable source of fibre being very important. However, there is a solution that can help to increase feeding levels of Irish-grown cereals safely.

Ivan Gethings farms with his two sons Chris and Jason and the Gethings family fatten cattle year round on their beef and tillage farm outside Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The Gethings family have been keeping and feeding their own grain for a number of years and have tried different treatment options during that time.Ivan (centre), Chris and Jason Gethings on their farm near Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Last harvest, Ivan treated all of his cereals with XL Grain. XL Grain is a new product to the Irish market produced by Vitalac in France and distributed in Ireland by Quinns of Baltinglass Ltd. XL Grain is an alkaline grain treatment product which can add value to your home-grown cereals.

On advice from Arnie McDonald, the local Quinns technical sales advisor, Ivan decided to use XL Grain on his own cereals last harvest as it increased the pH and protein of the grain, allowing for higher feeding levels of his own barley and wheat. Overall, he was very happy with the treatment process and feeding his cereals treated with XL Grain.

We found the application process very straightforward as the rate is one bag (20kg) per tonne of grain. We treated and rolled the grain with our own roller straight after harvest and covered it over for three or four weeks. The XL Grain treatment meant the barley was now just under 15% protein and very safe to feed to cattle.

The barley and wheat stored very well; better than other treatments we used in the past. We fed it to finishing heifers, bullocks and bulls up to 6kg/head/day and found it very safewe never had an issues with acidosis.

We were happy with the liveweight gains and fat scores of cattle fed on it and will be using it again this year.

XL Grain will not only treat the grain, but also increases both the protein and the pH of the grain to allow higher feeding levels of home-grown cereals; with reduced risk of acidosis occurring.

XL Grain can be used to treat barley, wheat, oats and grain maize. It can be used on whole or rolled grain; however, the grain must be rolled to allow for safe feeding.

Whole or rolled cereals treated at optimum moistures of 16-20% must be stored under a polythene cover for a period of three weeks to allow for the treatment process to take place.Once this process is complete the cover can be removed and the grain can be either fed (once rolled) or moved to another shed.

XL Grain offers significant flexibility as whole grain can be treated at harvest using a diet feeder and the grain can be rolled as needed during the season or a contractor could roll and treat the grain at harvest time.

Whether treating whole or rolled grain, the application rate of XL Grain is 1 bag (20kg) per tonne of cereals. This is a much simpler process when compared to similar products on the market. Once whole or rolled grain is treated it will keep for up to 12 months.

The application of 1 bag of XL Grain per tonne of cereals will increase the pH of the grain to a minimum pH of 8.5 resulting in significant reduction in the risk of acidosis.

The application will also increase protein content of the grain by up to five percentage points i.e. bringing barley from 10% to 15% protein content. This is beneficial because it reduces the need for bought in proteins and also means there is less need for storage of these proteins on farm.

The combined effect of a higher protein, higher pH cereal achieved with XL Grain treatment is that you can feed higher levels of a high starch, high-quality, Irish-grown feed without the same risk of acidosis.

This has significant effects for both finishing and milking diets. In relation to finishing diets the effect is that you can increase the levels of starch in the diet at a faster rate which can result in reduced days to finishing. Cereals treated with XL Grain can be safely fed up to ad lib levels in beef-finishing diets.

In relation to milk production;sub-acute ruminalacidosis (SARA) is a real issue for high output dairy herds with levels of cereals in the diet. Acidosis has many negative effects including reduced milk output and reduced solid production; which ultimately reduces profit. The inclusion of XL Grain treated cereals has a significant positive effect on both.

Quinns of Baltinglass Ltd will be offering a full service to its customers in relation to the use of XL Grain this harvest.

This service will include:

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For further information on using XL Grain on your farm, please contact Quinns of Baltinglass Ltd on: 059-6481266; orclick here

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SINGAPORE, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverConnect, a medical nutrition startup creating specialized food solutions for people with dysphagia, announced today that it closed a Seed financing round led by Heritas Capital Management, with participation from SEEDS Capital, the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore.

Dysphagia, or the difficulty to swallow, is more common in older people and often results from nerve or muscle problems. Undiagnosed or poorly managed dysphagia increases the risk of choking, dehydration and malnutrition. Texture-modified diets are often recommended for people with dysphagia, but caregivers frequently find it challenging and time-consuming to prepare nutritionally complete meals with appropriate textures. Many healthcare institutions in Singapore have recently adopted the framework set out by the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) to ensure that all meals are safely prepared to the right consistency that people with dysphagia need.

SilverConnect was founded by Dr Shen Yiru and Ms Jeannie Ong in 2017 with the intent to enhance nourishment for the elderly and relieve their caregivers from the daily burden of preparing such modified meals. SilverConnect manufactures pured moulded food under the brand of GentleFoods, turning local Singapore food delights into texture-modified meals following the global IDDSI framework. SilverConnect operates the GentleFoods brand of ready-to-eat frozen meals that turns local hawker favourites into texture-modified meals that meet global IDDSI standards. GentleFoods aims to create familiar, safe and nutritious meals that stimulates the appetite with the way it looks, tastes and smells, thereby bringing the joy of food back into the lives of people with swallowing difficulties.

"My world changed when I saw my demented grandma rejecting all pureed foods because it was all so unfamiliar to her. The emotional impact inspired me to begin a journey to find out how other people with such challenges cope," said Dr Shen Yiru, founder and CEO of SilverConnect. "We found that many people with dysphagia do not enjoy their meals, resulting in almost a quarter of older people being malnourished. With our new line of GentleFoods meals, we hope that elderly and other patients with swallowing difficulties will now be able to enjoy a wide variety of safe and tasty meals with their loved ones, while reducing the amount of time their caregivers currently spend on preparing such meals."

"All of our menu items have been carefully co-developed with a passionate team of speech therapists, dieticians and food technologists to ensure that the food has the appropriate consistency and uniform texture even after reheating," said Ms Jeannie Ong, co-founder and Director of Operations at SilverConnect. "Many of our meals are high in protein, low in salt, and are nutritionally balanced to meet the dietary needs of the older population."

GentleFoods currently offers ready-to-eat frozen meals thatare suitable for patients requiring IDDSI Level 4 food consistency, with familiar local favourites such as Sweet and Sour Fish, Chicken Rice and Rendang Fish on the menu. Every meal comes with one starch, two vegetables, and a protein. All meals are made from 100% natural ingredients. The frozen meals can be easily reheated at home following the simple instructions provided on the packing label.

"Heritas Capital, alongside SEEDS Capital, is pleased to back innovative foodtech start-ups like SilverConnect in its mission to provide safe, tasty and nutritious food for patients with dysphagia, expected to increase with ageing populations in Singapore and across Asia," said Mr Chik Wai Chiew, CEO and Executive Director of Heritas Capital Management. "We believe SilverConnect's creative and impactful offering will enhance patients' appetite and joy of consuming local favourites, leading to better nutrition, health and immunity which are especially important during the Covid-19 pandemic."

Said Mr Ted Tan, Chairman of SEEDS Capital and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Singapore, "SilverConnect's focus to address an unmet local and global need in the elderly and dysphagic population exemplifies the spirit of innovation. It aligns with the Food for Elders initiative under FoodInnovate, a multi-agency initiative led by Enterprise Singapore to drive innovation and position Singapore as a leading food and nutrition hub in Asia.We hope that SEEDS Capital's investment will help SilverConnect scale up its operations more quickly and connect them to strategic partners in the region."

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Over the last two years, Enterprise Singapore provided grant support to SilverConnect for (i) the co-development of three popular local snacks with Khoo Teck Puat Hospital under the Food for Elders initiative, and (ii) a corporate branding project to help them develop a global brand strategy and establish presence in key overseas markets.

Proceeds from this Seed investment round will be used to fast-track the commercialization and rollout of GentleFoods to both consumers and elderly care institutions. GentleFoods meals are currently available for sale on the company's website at https://www.mygentlefoods.com/.

About SilverConnect

GentleFoods is a registered trademark of SilverConnect Pte Ltd. We create pured moulded food that is familiar, safe and nutritious. Our food aims to stimulate the appetite with the way it looks, tastes and smells, bringing the joy of food back into the lives of people with swallowing difficulties.

We believe the food that one enjoyed must always remain the food that one continues to enjoy. Working tirelessly with hospitals, speech therapists, dieticians and food technologists, we have created GentleFoods to be both nutritious and appetising, to make people with swallowing difficulties 'feel hungry again'. GentleFoods offers ready-to-eat frozen meals and bulk packs. The nurturance, thoughtfulness and committed culture at GentleFoods aims to bring back the positive and joyous relationship with food. For more information, please log on to https://www.mygentlefoods.com/

About Heritas Capital Management

Heritas Capital Management is a private equity and venture capital fund manager based in Singapore. Established since 1997, Heritas manages private equity, venture capital and fund-of-funds investments into healthcare, education, and technology globally, and has demonstrated strong hands-on track record to create sustainable growth and ESG impact by addressing key unmet needs. Heritas isalso pleased to be a co-investment partner of SEEDS Capital, under the Startup SG Equity Scheme into leading healthcare start-ups in Singapore. For more information on Heritas Capital Management, visit: https://www.heritascapital.com/

About SEEDS Capital

As the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore, SEEDS Capital catalyses smart investments into innovative Singapore-based startups with strong intellectual content and global market potential. We co-invest with independent investors in innovative startups. We help our startups commercialize and expand globally through leveraging on the expertise and strategic networks of our co-investment partners in areas such as technology translation, commercialization and market expansion. Through co-investments, SEEDS Capital aims to catalyze investments into nascent and strategic sectors. These include Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering, Health & Biomedical Sciences, Urban Solutions & Sustainability, and Services & Digital Economy.

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When Amy Kresloff discovered another ear hematoma on her 14-year-old dog Brisket, she knew they needed to see a veterinarian. But how to do that safely during a pandemic?

She had had one several months ago in her left ear and it ended up needing surgery to correct. When this one ballooned quickly I wanted it taken care of as soon as possible, Kresloff said.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, veterinary hospitals across the nation are changing the way they run their practices so patients like Brisket can receive the care they need. Brisket was able to be seen by a doctor at the Red Bank Veterinary Hospital (RBVH), in Tinton Falls under their new curbside system.

The new guidelines are simple: Kresloff followed the signs at the hospital and pulled into a parking space. After checking in with a phone call, a technician came out to get Brisket from the car. The doctor examined Brisket, then called Kresloff to discuss options for the dogs care. After coming up with a plan, Brisket was ready to head home.

We use the CDC guidelines, the WHO guidelines, the AVMA, and the NJVMA to help us, said Stacy Burdick, chief of staff at RBVH, a member of the Compassion-First Pet Hospitals national network. All of those hospitals adapted very similar policies to stay in line with what all these bodies are recommending, Burdick said.

Staff members wear appropriate personal protective equipment based on the answers to screening questions given to clients beforehand. Inside of the hospital, staff must wear masks and social distance at all times. Cleaning protocols have been completely revamped according to the CDC guidelines as well.

With veterinary hospitals still running, many people are left wondering whether pets can spread the virus. At the present time, the general consensus is that pets do not directly transfer the disease, but could potentially carry it on their fur.

Its very difficult because how do you prove that, right? Just to be cautious and extra safe, if they (the animals) are coming from a positive household, we bring them to a separate part of the hospital and wipe them down and bathe them before introducing them into the general population, said Burdick.

Many clients also enjoy Air vet, a new telehealth app implemented by the hospital. This allows pet owners to video chat with a doctor to determine a course of treatment which may avoid a trip to the hospital. At RBVH, the nutritionist on staff was able to go completely virtual, only taking Air vet appointments. She is going back to the hospital this month, but will continue to offer virtual appointments as well.

The hospital has remained open since the pandemic hit and clients are appreciative of each doctors commitment to taking care of their pets no matter the circumstances. There was even a parade of thanks by the local police and fire departments, bringing tears of joy to many staff members eyes.

We were getting food, cookies, cake anything you could think of was being delivered to the hospital on a daily basis just saying thank you for being there. It was really heart- warming, said Burdick.

With doctors resuming physical examinations and the number of appointments increasing in the past weeks, the hospital is discussing ways in which it could reopen to pet owners and not just their pets in the future. Large plexiglass guards are already being installed in the lobby to ensure safety when the hospital does decide to let its human clients in the building again.

We just need to make sure that its done correctly with all of our staffs safety as top priority, said Burdick.

Many of the new procedures that came about as a result of the coronavirus may end up becoming permanent practice for the convenience of the clients, especially those who are elderly or immunocompromised. However, there are definitely factors to consider, such as the pollution from running cars while owners wait in the parking lot or some pets inherent need for emotional support from their owners during exams.

While it was fine to just speak to the doctor by phone in this case, I am not sure it would be ideal most of the time, said Kresloff.

As the hospital considers future plans, Burdick cannot help but reflect on the perseverance and endurance of all the staff members who were thrown into the challenges that came with being essential workers during a pandemic.

Its just incredibly humbling and makes me really proud of every one of our employees for what theyve done and what theyve accomplished over the past couple of months, Burdick said.

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Social distancing your pets is more for the owner than the pet, so its best to avoid dog parks and exercise on trails instead.

Unless your pet is very overdue for a routine visit, do not go into the hospital for non emergency situations.

If your pet has any health issues, call your veterinarian first to see if it is something that can be handled at home, via telehealth or, as a last resort, requires a hospital visit.

Do not change your pets diet right now. Changes in diet may lead to gastrointestinal emergencies that could mean a trip to the veterinarian.

During the upcoming summer weather, make sure to walk your pet safely to avoid heat-related emergencies.

For people returningto work who have beenhome for with their petsfor months, make sure toreturn to a routine exerciseschedule and spend extratime with them on week-ends.

The article originally appeared in the June 18-24, 2020 print edition of The Two River Times.

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COVID-19 has taken the world by storm. TheWorld Health Organization and theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention consider people with asthma, liver disease, chronic lung disease, heart disease and diabetes to be at higher risk for severe illness than others. Since it is a relatively new infection scientists are still learning about the virus and how to reduce the severity of the infection.

This means, when we stay at home and practice social distancing, we're doing something active to prevent the disease from spreading and to keep ourselves healthy. But, staying home can create challenges for fitness and nutrition routines and these are vitally important to manage any chronic condition.

For those with chronic health conditions, the importance of fitness andnutrition cannot be overstated. In fact, for anyone they are the cornerstones to good health. Practicing unhealthy habits can lead to feeling bad, getting sick more often, and increasing your insulin resistance.

Multiple studies have demonstrated the benefits to exercise, so it's important to look for ways of getting enough, even at home. Just some of the benefits of exercise include helping to:

Have you wondered about the best time to exercise?Harvard Health recommends shaking things up from one to three hours after eating. This is when blood sugar is likely to be higher, so exercise can help to normalize it and to burn carbohydrates from your meal.

The food we eat is an integral component of managingdiabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Keeping your blood sugar within normal limits helps to reduce the potential risk of side effects of high blood sugar, likeperipheral vascular disease, heart attack, and stroke. More than100 million people in the U.S. have diabetes or pre-diabetes. This condition is a metabolic dysfunction triggered by a diet high in carbohydrates. Diabetes places people at a higher risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. In other words, many common chronic health conditions are related to the food you eat.

It's important to talk with your doctor or nutritionist about the types of foods they recommend. Remember, your personal metabolism, genetics, activity level, and eating habits affectyour blood sugar. That's why some people can eat more than others and not gain weight. The key is to eat a variety of foods from healthy food groups and steer clear of processed, junk foods.

If exercise has been a stranger, then there's no time like the present to get introduced. It doesn't matter how physically fit (or unfit), you are - just get started and start safely. Before beginning any exercise program it's important to consult with your doctor. Becoming fit doesn't mean you're training for the Olympics, it just means you're moving, raising your heart rate and increasing your breathing.

As most of the northern hemisphere is sliding into summer, it's a great time to get outside and take a walk. Try walking with a friend, by yourself, or with your favorite audiobook. As you seek to achieve evensmall fitness goals, like walking further each week, it can help you to feel like you're back in control of your life. No matter how small, even little changes in your fitness can make a big difference in your health in the long run. Here are a few options to consider that work well when you're stuck at home:

Consider scheduling your workout the way a CEO plans a meeting. In other words, put it on the calendar and then plan to be there.Remember to be realistic with your fitness goals and to be gentle with yourself. Once you're finished exercising, lets not bust the program by grabbing a poor nutritional choice.

When you're spending more time at home, it may be just the chance to look for new recipes and try new foods. Its easy to get stuck in a routine of making the same five to seven meals every week, and that's boring! Remember to steer clear of the baking frenzy that seems to have become the new craze and instead consider foods that are rich in colorful vegetables, high in healthy fats, and eliminate processed, junk food. Consider using this time to build healthy fitness and nutrition habits to help manage your health.

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While fossil fuels offer an easily transportable, affordable, and energy-dense fuel for everyday use, the burning of this fuel creates pollutants, which can concentrate in city centers degrading the quality of air and life for residents.

The world is looking for alternative ways to ensure the mobility of people and goods with different power sources, and electric vehicles have high potential to fill this need.

But did you know that not all electric vehicles produce their electricity in the same way?

The world obsesses over battery technology and manufacturers such as Tesla, but there is an alternative fuel that powers rocket ships and is road-ready. Hydrogen is set to become an important fuel in the clean energy mix of the future.

Todays infographic comes from the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA) and it outlines the case for hydrogen.

Some scientists have made the argument that it was not hydrogen that caused the infamous Hindenburg to burst into flames. Instead, the powdered aluminum coating of the zeppelin, which provided its silver look, was the culprit. Essentially, the chemical compound coating the dirigibles was a crude form of rocket fuel.

Industry and business have safely used, stored, and transported hydrogen for 50 years, while hydrogen-powered electric vehicles have a proven safety record with over 10 million miles of operation. In fact, hydrogen has several properties that make it safer than fossil fuels:

Since hydrogen is the most abundant chemical element in the universe, it can be produced almost anywhere with a variety of methods, including from fuels such as natural gas, oil, or coal, and through electrolysis. Fossil fuels can be treated with extreme temperatures to break their hydrocarbon bonds, releasing hydrogen as a byproduct. The latter method uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.

Both methods produce hydrogen for storage, and later consumption in an electric fuel cell.

Battery and hydrogen-powered vehicles have the same goal: to reduce the environmental impact from oil consumption. There are two ways to measure the environmental impact of vehicles, from Well to Wheels and from Cradle to Grave.

Well to wheels refers to the total emissions from the production of fuel to its use in everyday life. Meanwhile, cradle to grave includes the vehicles production, operation, and eventual destruction.

According to one study, both of these measurements show that hydrogen-powered fuel cells significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. For every kilometer a hydrogen-powered vehicle drives it produces only 2.7 grams per kilometer (g/km) of carbon dioxide while a battery electric vehicle produces 20 g/km.

During everyday use, both options offer zero emissions, high efficiency, an electric drive, and low noise, but hydrogen offers weight-saving advantages that battery-powered vehicles do not.

In one comparison, Toyotas Mirai had a maximum driving range of 312 miles, 41% further than Teslas Model 3 220-mile range. The Mirai can refuel in minutes, while the Model 3 has to recharge in 8.5 hours for only a 45% charge at a specially configured quick charge station not widely available.

However, the world still lacks the significant infrastructure to make this hydrogen-fueled future possible.

Large scale production delivers economic amounts of hydrogen. In order to achieve this scale, an extensive infrastructure of pipelines and fueling stations are required. However to build this, the world needs global coordination and action.

Countries around the world are laying the foundations for a hydrogen future. In 2017, CEOs from around the word formed the Hydrogen Council with the mission to accelerate the investment in hydrogen.

Globally, countries have announced plans to build 2,800 hydrogen refueling stations by 2025. German pipeline operators presented a plan to create a 1,200-kilometer grid by 2030 to transport hydrogen across the country, which would be the worlds largest in planning.

Fuel cell technology is road-ready with hydrogen infrastructure rapidly catching up. Hydrogen can deliver the power for a new clear energy era.

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Its also key that you get a good nights sleep, which can be difficult if were worrying about the following day. If you cant sleep get out of bed and listen to a podcast to help you unwind and distract your mind.

Following a balanced diet can make sure your brain is getting the right nutrients. In addition to getting enough fruit and veg, try to ensure youre diet includes foods which release energy slowly like wholegrain pasta or rice, oats and cereals or nuts and seeds. These can help keep your blood sugars steady, reducing feelings of tiredness or irritation to ensure good mental health.

Make sure youre staying hydrated too, at this is really important to aid concentration. Steer away from caffeine and alcohol though as these can aggravate any anxious thoughts you may have. Getting sugars from natural sources such as fruits affect your body different to processed sugars from sweets or fizzy drinks.

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The three-month total lockdown and the subsequent work-from-home culture has contributed to unhealthy eating habits. With the lockdown still continuing in many regions of the country and peoples tendencies of trying out street food at home, eating late at night, destruction of sleeping patterns and eating lots of biscuits, Maggi and rice has resulted in weight gain in men, women and children. Dr Ritika Dua, an expert dietician & Ayurveda practitioner believes that planning your meals in the post-lockdown era is the need of the hour. If you have suffered weight gain as a result of the lockdown, heres what you should eat now to shed it all!Best diet to follow at home: Low-carb, high-proteinSince people do not want to go out much, they are preferring for a no fuss diet plan that doesnt need overly specific food products. Dr Dua suggests following a low-carb, high-protein diet comprising of homemade food. Popular diets like Keto, Veganism, Paleo, Mediterranian have their own merits. But most of them require food products that are not easily available in Indian kitchens. Nobody wants to make a run for the stores at this time. The low-carb, high-protein plan is simpler to follow in terms of availability and options of food items that can be consumed. Plus, it keeps the stomach full the entire day, significantly reducing the chances of cheating. This diet can be combined with intermittent fasting as well.

What should you eat in a day?Dr Dua recommends the following diet plan to easily shed weight while staying at home.

8:00 AM: After waking up- lukewarm detox water (Chia seeds water/Jeera Saunf water/Cinnamon water)8:30 AM: Pre-breakfast 5 almonds (pre-soaked), 2 walnuts (peeled). Can take milk tea but without sugar and with less milk9:00 AM: Breakfast- Veggie Sandwich/Oats/Poha with Green Tea or Green Coffee10:30 AM: Pre-Lunch- 1 Low-carb fruit like Apple/Kiwi/Pineapple/Pear without salt or chaat masala01:00 PM: Lunch- 2 Oats chapati with 200 gms vegetables, 200 gms curd and 100 gms green salad. You can cook any vegetable in 1 tsp oil except potatoes, carrots, peas and arvi (Colocasia roots). Take veggies like capsicum, beans, bottle gourd (Ghia or Lauki), ridged gourd (Tori), Indian round gourd (Tinda).04:00 PM: Mid-Evening- Green Tea/Green Coffee/ 200 gms roasted Makhane (lotus seeds) or Chaney (chickpeas)07:00 PM: Dinner- 200 gms Tofu salad with broccoli, mushroom, capsicum and onion. Or 4 boiled eggs without yolk. You can also make a salad of 100 gms boiled egg and 100 gms veggies. Take with a cup of green tea or green coffee.

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Rebel Wilson in on a weight loss spree. She has been following a diet and exercise plan carved out by her trainer.

At the start of 2020, Rebel Wilson who is best known for her movies such as Pitch Perfect, Isn't It Romantic and Cats among others shared with her followers that 2020 will be Year of Health for her. The Aussie actress wants to slim down to 75 kgs i.e. 165 pounds by the end of 2020 and her recent pictures prove that she is successfully marching down the road of weight loss. She has been following a grueling diet and exercise regime to achieve her weight loss goals. For the unversed, dietitian, and exercise physiologist Kate Save told Daily Mail Australia that she believes Rebel has lost up to 18 kgs already.

Rebel in an Instagram post said, "Ill be honest with you guys - with my 'Year of Health' mission Im trying to get to 75kgs and career-wise am trying to get one of my movies into production before the end of the year! Both of these things are requiring a daily effort and theres constant setbacks - but Im working hard x". Even though there is a global coronavirus pandemic, she is making sure to work on her weight loss regime. She had said, "I had to go out to the park and lie on the dirt doing my sit-ups.

Her fitness routine

For the unversed, she has been training under fitness trainer Jono Castano Acero. She gets one day off from her intense training week. And her working out sessions involves, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), mobility, weights and resistance. She also does weight exercises, squats, and lunges and then finishes off with ab exercises. In one of the videos, we can see her brutal stair run up the steps in front of Sydney's iconic Opera House. The pictures and videos prove that she is a fan of circuit training.

Even during her rest days, she makes sure to be fit by getting at least 10,000 steps every day. The Pitch Perfect actress also works on her core with a standing bandit trunk rotation and dead bugs with a medicine ball. Her trainer says these are effective, safe, and a great way to strengthen and stabilize your core, spine, and back muscles.

Her diet:

Speaking of her diet, she has completely changed it and has ditched junk food and sugar for healthier meals and snacks. Reportedly, instead of focusing on calorie counting, she focuses on her fibre intake. For the unversed, fibre is very important in weight loss as it prevents cravings, controls your blood sugar and makes you feel fuller for longer.

In an interview with Today Extra, she revealed, that for her it is more about working on my mind. She suffers from emotional eating a lot and the stresses of her job. She added, "I'm determined. So I am trying to lose a lot of my body fat and become a healthier person. It is not so much about a number." She also revealed that she was happy that the gyms finally reopened in Australia because she is ready to pump iron.

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The Covid-19 pandemic has completely disrupted our daily routines. With gyms remaining closed and the responsibility of working from home while tending to the home-schooling of our children, exercise and healthy eating may have taken a backseat.

We are now almost three months into lockdown, and unhealthy habits are starting to take their toll. It's reassuring to know that its normal to lose motivation and even more reassuring to know that there are ways to get it back.

Why do we lose motivation?

Many things might have changed since we went into lockdown. You might have been used to going to the gym regularly, to be motivated by the camaraderie of your friends in your running club, or you might have had some free time while the children were at school.

All of a sudden, you are forced to exercise on your own whether at home or going for a run without your clubmates. You might be feeling a bit lost, and the general stress of the pandemic might make you feel more fatigued than usual.

All the stress and anxiety associated with the pandemic can wreak havoc on our mental health. Suddenly, our brains are in survival mode and we just want to get through this nightmare without worrying too much about our waistlines.

Overeating and craving unhealthy foods can be triggered by stress and anxiety. In difficult situations, we want to soothe ourselves which more often than not involves sugary snacks and carb-rich treats.

According to Jenna Hollenstein, a certified dietitian and nutrition therapist, none of us were geared up to deal with a pandemic, so we are all in survival mode.

If our knee-jerk reaction to stress or difficulty involves any certain kinds of thoughts or behaviours around eating or body image, those are the things that are likely to be coming up right now, she states.

If you are privileged enough to be working from home, you might also reach for more snacks than you normally would in your office setting. You may have lost your sense of structure and set meals may have fallen by the wayside.

Quick fixes

Healthy eating and exercising are not only about keeping unwanted kilos in check it might also greatly benefit your mental and overall health, add structure and routine to your day, help you focus more on your work and alleviate the stress and anxiety of the current situation. And who knows, losing a few centimetres may even be an added bonus and make you look forward to the summer.

Here are some tips to get out of your rut:

1.Do it for your health, not for what you see in the mirror

During the current Covid-19 crisis, we should be celebrating our health by treating our bodies as well as we can. The more fruit and vegetables we eat, the stronger our immune system and overall health will be, not only to fight Covid-19, but also to avoid seasonal influenza and winter colds.

Change your attitude towards exercise and see it as an enjoyment rather than a punishment. If you despise doing crunches on a yoga mat in your lounge, find something else. Search for a free dance class online or go for a walk or run (with a mask, of course). As soon as you start enjoying exercise, you can think about additional goals such as improving your running speed or losing a couple of kilograms.

2.Design your day to work for you.

If you are able to work from home but still struggle to get up early, switch your day around so that it works for you if you are able to schedule your own day. Many people prefer exercising over lunchtime or later in the day.

3.Prep and plan your meals

Plan your meals and shop ahead not only will you be less tempted to order takeaways, but you will also eliminate unnecessary trips to the shops while we are still encouraged to stay at home.

If you are at a loss of how to start eating healthy, Health24s archive of nutrition tips may be able to help you.

4.Be realistic about your goals

If you havent exercised for months, you are not going to be able to complete 10km in record time, nor will you lose 5kg in a week. In the winter weather, you will also not be craving only salad and water. Make small changes that are achievable for you. If you havent eaten fruits or vegetables in a while, start adding some greens back into your meals. Do only 10 minutes of exercise. Drink an extra glass of water. Swap your normal slab of milk chocolate for two blocks of decadent but healthy dark chocolate.

Dont be hard on yourself if you do find yourself using food as a coping mechanism for stress. Food is comforting when everything else feels uncertain. But instead of indulging in loads of greasy chow, have fun experimenting with a recipe for a hearty curry or soup. And remember to go offline and destress.

5.Incorporate short bursts of exercise during your workday

When you work from home, it might feel like you can't get a moment to yourself. If you struggle to set aside a full hour for exercise, do short bursts of activity during the course of the day. Tend to the garden, do a bit of housecleaning or play with the pets in the garden, or dance around the lounge with your children. When you feel the endorphins kicking in, you will be inspired to carry on.

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