What are the best types of exercise for asthma?
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How does exercise prompt fat to benefit metabolism?
http://bit.ly/2IeYyt0 A study in humans and mice reveals that exercise prompts fat to release helpful compounds, including a signaling protein that improves glucose tolerance. Weight Loss via Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/O45xlc February 13, 2019 at 12:58PM
The Fertility Diet Was Created to Help Women Get Pregnant. Here's Why It Could Also Help You Lose Weight
http://bit.ly/2BvwtHV Every year, U.S. News and World Report ranks several dozen of the most popular diets from best to worst. Many of those diets focus on weight loss, heart health, or overall healthy living. But one eating plan has a much more specific goal than that: The Fertility Diet, which tied this year for 11th overall best diet, was designed to help women get pregnant. The Fertility Diet is not new; in fact, it’s based on a long-running study of nearly 18,000 women that began in 1991. Years later, after publishing their results in Obstetrics & Gynecology, two of the study’s co-authors gathered their findings, translated them into consumer terms, and published a book--The Fertility Diet: Groundbreaking Research Reveals Natural Ways to Boost Ovulation & Improve Your Chances of Getting Pregnant—in 2007. Although The Fertility Diet was written more than 10 years ago, co-author Jorge Chavarro, MD, associate professor of nutrition and epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, tells Health that most of what he recommended back then still makes sense today. He also says that, with a few exceptions, following this type of eating plan is healthy for anyone—whether they’re trying to get pregnant or not. Here are the basics on the Fertility Diet, what has changed over the years, and why some women might want to give it a try. RELATED: Dieters Who Follow This Popular Plan Lose Weight by Eating More. Here's How It Works What foods can help you get pregnant?Back in the 1990s, Dr. Chavarro and his colleagues knew that being overweight could reduce a woman’s chances of getting pregnant. But they also wanted to know if nutrition played an additional role in fertility, independent of body weight. So they followed nearly 18,000 women for eight years, keeping track of who got pregnant and how often they ate and drank specific foods, beverages, and supplements. “What we found is that, with a handful of exceptions, the same things you would recommend for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or for overall longevity or for general healthy eating vastly overlaps with what we would recommend to prevent risk factors for infertility,” Dr. Chavarro says. Specifically, the Fertility Diet suggests that eating a diet rich in healthy fats, whole grains, and plant-based protein may help improve a woman’s egg supply—which could help her ovulate more regularly and get pregnant more easily. These foods can also help regulate blood glucose and insulin levels, which play a role in ovulation as well. On the other hand, consuming a lot of saturated fats, refined carbohydrates, sugary sodas, and red meat has been linked to diminished egg supply and more difficulty conceiving, according to the book. One difference between the Fertility Diet and a more general diet is the amount of folic acid recommended. Dr. Chavarro says that his initial research found—and subsequent research has backed up the idea—that high doses of folic acid are associated with a greater likelihood of healthy pregnancies. “Folic acid is a very important factor in the prevention of infertility, at even higher levels than what we recommend for the prevention of birth defects,” says Dr. Chavarro. Leafy greens, fruits, and nuts are high in folate (the form of folic acid that occurs naturally in food), and taking a multivitamin with 400 micrograms of folic acid can also ensure that you’re getting adequate levels. Following this diet is no guarantee that a woman will get pregnant, says Dr. Chavarro. (And he points out that it’s not designed to address male fertility issues.) But research shows that these steps may be helpful, even for with conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, uterine fibroids or polyps, or endometriosis. RELATED: This Diet and Workout Plan Is Supposed to Help You Hit Your Goal Weight in 80 Days—but Is It Safe? What about dairy?There’s one element of the Fertility Diet that hasn’t exactly stood the test of time, however. Dr. Chavarro’s initial research found that women who consumed high-fat milk, cheese, and yogurt were more likely to conceive naturally than those who consumed skim and low-fat dairy. “This is contradictory to what you’d recommend for something like cardiovascular health,” he points out. The study authors weren’t sure why this might be the case, but they suspected that it may be because high-fat dairy is known to stimulate the production of a hormone called insulin-like growth factor (also known as IGF-1), which may be related to ovulation and fertility. But studies since then have been contradictory or inconclusive; some have found no relationship between dairy (high- or low-fat) and fertility, while others have found that high-fat dairy was actually linked to worse pregnancy outcomes. “Of all the findings published in our book, that’s the one that has been least consistent in the literature throughout the years,” says Dr. Chavarro. “In the book we’re very cautious about presenting that finding, and I think since then we’d add an extra layer of caution on top of that. It may turn out that we got this one wrong.” RELATED: 3 Things to Do If You're Trying to Get Pregnant With PCOS Should you try the fertility diet?Along with being conducive to conception, the Fertility Diet may also come with other perks. “You’re likely to shed pounds on the Fertility Diet,” according to U.S. News’ review. “Although this is a diet geared toward improving fertility, you'll also notice weight loss as long as you follow the recommendations carefully and exercise regularly.” It’s also not a particularly difficult diet to adhere to either. (U.S. News ranked it tied for fifth for easiest diets to follow in 2019.) “There are no niche or exotic ingredients to contend with,” the review states, and most restaurants will offer at least a few options that fit the diet’s general criteria. “Still, the dietary changes will take some planning and getting used to, with attention paid to nutritional facts printed on food labels.” If you’re trying to get pregnant, following the Fertility Diet may improve your chances, says Dr. Chavarro. But he points out that nutrition can’t address all of the causes of infertility, including genetic problems, blocked fallopian tubes, infections, or problems with a partner’s sperm. If you’ve been trying for more than a year to get pregnant without success (or for more than six months if you’re over 35), talk with your doctor about what other steps may be needed. 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Paleo diet meal plan: A simple guide
http://bit.ly/2SJCavM People following a paleo diet eat only foods that were available during the Paleolithic period when humans hunted and gathered all their food. Learn more about it and read our 7-day meal plan here. Weight Loss via Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/O45xlc February 11, 2019 at 02:50PM
Weight loss: How important is eating breakfast?
http://bit.ly/2BwITzp A new study has examined the importance of eating breakfast in the process of losing weight. It may not be as pivotal as once thought, say the authors. Weight Loss via Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/O45xlc February 11, 2019 at 03:48AM
The best healthful fast-food options
http://bit.ly/2Sko5G0 Fast-food restaurants may save people time cooking at home, but some of their meal options may be high in calories and fat and low in nutrients. Learn about the most healthful fast-food options here. Weight Loss via Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/O45xlc February 6, 2019 at 05:58PM
What are the health benefits of passion fruit?
http://bit.ly/2UJnw5d Passion fruit is a round, purple fruit with edible pulp and seeds. In this article, we look at the health benefits and nutritional value of passion fruit. Weight Loss via Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/O45xlc February 6, 2019 at 04:58PM
Jazz Jennings Shares How She Lost 30 Lbs. Ahead of Gender Confirmation Surgery
http://bit.ly/2SACxZy Before Jazz Jennings could be approved for gender confirmation surgery, she had to shed some serious pounds — and now, she’s revealing how she accomplished her goal. “I really had to just retrain my mind,” the 18-year-old transgender star of I Am Jazz on TLC tells PEOPLE Now of how she dropped 30 lbs. RELATED: Jazz Jennings Discusses 'the Sexual Stuff' with Her Doctor Ahead of Gender Confirmation Surgery “I had to look at food as something different than what I was looking at it as,” she explains. “Because I used food as a comfort for my emotional struggles. I was a binge-eater. It was really bad. I would go to McDonald’s, get 20 chicken nuggets, three chocolate chip cookies and a large fries.” “I really had to stop doing that and realize that was so unhealthy and I need to take care of myself,” she adds. RELATED: Jazz Jennings Prepares for Gender Confirmation Surgery with a 'Farewell to Penis' Party And when it came to documenting the life-changing surgery on-camera, Jennings says she was glad to be able to share her journey with the world. “I was worried that I’d be criticized for sharing something so personal, but overall, I felt like it was important that I document this part of my journey because it’s an important aspect of what I’m going through,” she says. “I feel like we need that increased education and awareness, especially when it comes to the gender confirmation surgery.” RELATED: Jazz Jennings Speaks Out After Gender Confirmation Surgery, Reveals She Suffered a Complication That being said, she admits there were “many times” she wished the cameras weren’t around. “They were really respectful about it though, so they didn’t film too often,” she says. “They did on my terms.” I Am Jazz airs Tuesdays (9 p.m. ET) on TLC. To get our top stories delivered to your inbox, sign up for the Healthy Living newsletter This article originally appeared on People.com Weight Loss via Weight Loss - Health.com http://bit.ly/2GCRyFt February 6, 2019 at 04:02PM
Colorectal cancer: TV viewing tied to risk of early onset
http://bit.ly/2DWoBAS A new study links prolonged sitting while viewing TV to a higher risk of young-onset colorectal cancer, regardless of obesity and exercise. Weight Loss via Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/O45xlc February 6, 2019 at 12:58PM
This Woman Reached Her Goal Size and Still Wasn't Happy with Her Body
http://bit.ly/2Gal7Nz Chandler Sosebee has struggled with her weight and body image ever since she was a young girl. "I grew up on fast food and didn't know anything about healthy eating," she tells Shape. But being an active kid and playing sports, Sosebee didn't quite realize how much her eating habits were impacting her body. That changed once she got to high school. "That's when I really started gaining weight," she says. "By the time I got to college, I was 220 pounds." RELATED: The Secret to This Woman's Fitness Transformation Was Changing Why She Exercises Photo: @tacoboutamangover / Instagram After earning her degree, Sosebee wanted to find a way to put her health first, but a series of personal tragedies and an unhealthy relationship held her back. (Related: 5 Lessons I Learned from Going On a Relationship Cleanse) "I started to really doubt myself and my confidence was in the gutter," she says. "I felt like my life was so out of control and that I didn't have any power to make positive decisions. More so, I just didn't know how." Then, at the beginning of 2016, she came across Anna Victoria's training program: Fit Body Guides. "I knew I wanted to make a change, and an easy-to-follow fitness program felt like a good place to start," she says. "Plus I really liked Anna's message that focuses on loving your body while wanting to change it for the better." (Did you know that Anna Victoria was once the last person you'd see at the gym?) So Sosebee started FBG with no set end-goal in mind. Unexpectedly, the program began changing her life. "Anna's message is rooted in working out because you love your body," she says. "It's about learning to embrace every part of you despite your flaws and despite anything else you may think is wrong with you as a person. Most of all, it reminds you that if you're unhappy with something, you have the power to change it." RELATED: This Woman's Viral Post Looks Like a Typical Weight-Loss Transformation—but the Scale Didn't Budge That message empowered Sosebee in ways she didn't expect. "Three months after starting FBG, I had broken up with my boyfriend, moved out, and started a life on my own," she says. "Moving my body and listening to Anna's positive reinforcements every day gave me the strength to reclaim the power in my life that I'd lost a long time ago. I realized that while I was unhappy, I wasn't stuck, and I could get out of the situation I was in." (Here's proof that you don't need to be in a relationship to be happy.) While Sosebee was making huge strides forward, it wasn't exactly smooth sailing from there. "Emotionally, I could feel myself starting to change," she says. "But physically, I didn't see the results I wanted right off the bat." "I was doing the workouts, but with everything else going on (the break-up, moving, and reevaluating my life), I didn't understand how important the food aspect was," she says. (BTW: All that dieting is ruining your relationship with food.) It took Sosebee a solid six months before she started reevaluating her eating habits. "That's when the real change came," she says. "The second year of the program, my body changed drastically, and I learned so much about how much different foods impact my mind and body." RELATED: This Influencer Looks Like She Lost Weight After 2 Years of Training—but the Scale Stayed the Same By 2017, Sosebee had lost 85 pounds, but she didn't realize that she'd reached her goal weight and size. "I wasn't really weighing myself. I was just working out and eating right because I loved it," she says. "One day, my clothes just stopped fitting, so I decided to go shopping for the first time since I started my journey." (Related: Kelsey Wells Shares Why You Should Consider Ditching Your Goal Weight) To start, Sosebee remembers grabbing a size 8, which was way too big. Then, she tried a size 6 and 4, before finally realizing she was now a size 2. "I immediately started bawling," she says. "My whole life, I thought that all I wanted was to be a size 2. Now, I'd reached that goal—but my body didn't reflect what I thought a size 2 should look like." At that moment, Sosebee realized she had to reassess her entire weight-loss journey. "Even when I got to my goal size, I still didn't love my body, and that wasn't fair," she says. "I realized that I was dismissing all my hard work because of some stupid ideal number that, at the end of the day, measures nothing and means nothing." (Related: Why Losing Weight Won't Magically Make You Happy) "So, this last year, I've focused on learning to love my body whatever size it is," she says. In the process, she's gained about 10 pounds, but she feels stronger and more confident than ever. "When I look in the mirror, I love my body and am proud of how far it's come." Sosebee credits FBG for her mental and physical success—and she became such an advocate of the brand that she's now the creative director. (Yes, really!) "Anna herself interacted with so many of my posts and we DM'd a couple times when I first started using the program," she says. "I actually reached out to her to see if she'd be a reference for a job when I found out she was hiring for my current position. So I sent over my résumé, interviewed, and that was that. It was like everything came full circle." Now Sosebee gets to help other women change their lives—and, more importantly, how they feel about their bodies—through FBG. (Related: The 10 Rules of Weight Loss That Lasts) "If you're struggling to make a change in your life, start by letting go of the idea that you need to be perfect," she says. "Taking small steps makes all the difference. Switching out unhealthy snacks, going for a walk in the evening or on your lunch break—those things start to add up real fast. Just do the best you can every day, and remember that you're not in a competition with yourself; you're in a collaboration with yourself. Be as consistent as you can, stick to your goals, and the results will come." To get our top stories delivered to your inbox, sign up for the Healthy Living newsletter This article originally appeared on Shape.com Weight Loss via Weight Loss - Health.com http://bit.ly/2GCRyFt February 5, 2019 at 02:27PM |
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