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A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has public health officials concerned. A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California found that agrowing number of high school students have admitted to using delta-8 THC, a chemical compound that is similar to the psychoactive chemical in marijuana.

The chemical is unregulated in many states because of a loophole in the 2018 farm bill that allows it to be sold if it is derived from hemp plants.

According to the researchers, roughly one-third of high school students admitted to using marijuana products over the past year, while 11% of high school seniors admitted to using delta-8 THC products.

"We know high school students naturally want to explore and try new 'exciting' things, like e-cigarettes, alcohol, or marijuana,"said senior study authorAdam Leventhal, director of the University of Southern California Institute for Addiction Science. "It's not surprising that we're seeing that they're using delta-8. We just didn't expect it to be so high."

The study found the highest percentage of users were in states that have not legalized marijuana, particularly in the South and Midwest.

Public health officials are concerned that so many high school students are using thedrugs because there are limited studies about their long-term effects.

"11% is a lot of people that's at least one or two students in every average-sized high school class who may be using delta-8. We don't know enough about these drugs, but we see that they are already extremely accessible to teens,"Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, said in a press release.

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Bad news for diet soda lovers: artificially-sweetened soft drinks may come with a heart-shaped price tag.

Published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation:Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, the new research out of a Shanghai teaching hospital suggests that there may be a link between regularly drinking significant amounts of diet soda and dangerously irregular heartbeats.

As the Mayo Clinic explains, atrial fibrillation, the medical term for irregular heartbeats, is associated with a group of symptoms that also include heart palpitations, fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath.

Looking at a database cohort of more than 200,000 patients, the team comprised primarily of endocrinology researchers at the Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital found that over a period of nearly 10 years, those who drank more than 2 liters of sodas with nonsugar sweeteners were significantly more likely to develop a-fib compared to those who drank fruit juice or regular soda.

Specifically, the study indicates that people who drank more than two liters of diet beverages per week were 20 percent more likely to develop a-fib than those who don't drink any though the researchers struggled to explain exactly why it might cause the scary heart-related symptoms.

If you're thinking of switching back to regular soda, that's not a perfect solution either.The Shanghai researchers also found that drinking more than two liters per week of conventionally sweetened cola saw a 10 percent increase in a-fib symptoms.

When looking at the portion of the cohort that drank only pure, unsweetened fruit or vegetable juice, the researchers found something even more fascinating: they appeared to have an eight percent lower risk of developing irregular heartbeats than their soda-drinking counterparts.

While there's been lots of research looking into other negative health effects associated with diet sodas, Penn State nutritionist Penny Kris-Etherton pointed out in an interview withCNNthat this appears to be the first looking at its association with a-fib.

"We still need more research on these beverages to confirm these findings and to fully understand all the health consequences on heart disease and other health conditions," Kris-Etherton, an American Heart Association contributor who didn't work on the study, told CNN. "In the meantime, water is the best choice, and, based on this study, no- and low-calorie sweetened beverages should be limited or avoided."

At the end of the day, drinking a bunch of diet soda is still probably not as bad for your heart as, say, excessive alcohol intake, but the risk is serious enough to take seriously and to make those pure fruit juices look all the tastier.

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A new study suggests that sticking to a fasting-style diet can bring with it a range of benefits, including a lower risk of disease and slower cell aging.

Known as a fasting-mimicking diet, or FMD, the brief reduction in food aims to replicate the effects of a water-only fast without giving up essential nutrients.

This involves consuming a proportion of plant based soups, energy bars, crisps, teas, vitamin and mineral supplements portioned out across five days, providing a diet high in unsaturated fats and low in calories, protein, and carbohydrates.

Researchers from the University of Southern California (USC), the Yale School of Medicine, and AIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology in Italy ran two clinical studies involving a total of 144 volunteers. They found that those on the FMD had reduced insulin resistance (linked to diabetes), liver fat, and immune system aging all contributing to a lower biological age and lower disease overall.

"This study shows for the first time evidence for biological age reduction from two different clinical trials, accompanied by evidence of rejuvenation of metabolic and immune function," says gerontologist Valter Longo, from USC.

The participants who went through the cycles of FMD were found to be 2.5 years younger in median biological age than the other groups, which measures 'wear and tear' on the cells, or how well they function in relation to how old you actually are.

What's more, the health boosts didn't appear to be linked to any associated weight loss. In other words, the body wasn't just feeling the benefits of shedding some weight it seems there's something else going on here too, which future studies can continue to investigate.

"This is the first study to show that a food-based intervention that does not require chronic dietary or other lifestyle changes can make people biologically younger, based on both changes in risk factors for aging and disease," says Longo.

It's not the first time the FMD has been shown to have health benefits. A previous study found that this kind of food and calorie restriction was able to reduce the signs of dementia albeit only in mice, rather than humans. It might also help tackle obesity.

With all of this in mind, the researchers are keen to see the FMD promoted as part of cultivating a healthier lifestyle though as always, it's crucial to consult a doctor or healthcare professional before making drastic changes to your diet.

"These findings should encourage many more healthcare professionals to recommend FMD cycles to patients with higher than desired levels of disease risk factors as well as to the general population that may be interested in increased function and younger age," says Longo.

The research has been published in Nature Communications.

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Plant-based food companies and brands are being urged to improve the taste and lower the prices of their products while providing more information about the benefits of plant-based foods and nutrition and removing certain ingredients to make them healthier. Such moves would almost certainly drive plant-based food adoption and enable companies to achieve market growth.

According to Statista, the Thai plant-based food market was estimated to be worth 28 billion baht in 2019. Its projected to reach 45 billion in 2024.

The global and business intelligence platform predicts that the share of people who dont eat meat in Thailand will increase from 8% in 2019 to 15% in 2025.

The Covid-19 pandemic caused consumers to become more conscious about leading a healthy life to prevent health problems. Many started to cut down on meat consumption and switched to plant-based foods to cut down on meat. This offered major opportunities for food companies and brands to capitalize on the trend.

CP Foods launched a MEAT ZERO range, with meat made from plants but which feels, tastes and looks like real meat while the Thai Union Group has rolled out OMG Meat, a plant-based seafood range.

Even Thai oil and gas conglomerate PTT Group has diversified into the plant-based protein business. Meat Avatar, More Meat and Lets Plant Meat offer a range of plant-based alternatives including burger patties and mince that are made of plants.

Thai PBS World talked with consumers who are interested in the plant-based diet and meat substitutes, as well as someone who used to consume plant-based products frequently about their eating habits, why they are interested in eating plant-based foods, how they felt about them and what made them reduce their consumption.

The overall finding was that the price and taste of products are the main factors that put consumers off eating more plant-based foods. Many of those surveyed said they would buy more plant-based products if they were more affordable than conventional products.

Consumers also want the texture and mouthfeel of meat substitutes to be closer to the taste of animal products. They also demand that companies and brands improve product availability as they are almost impossible to find in local stores.

Those who are not familiar with plant-based products wanted more information on the nutrition they provide.

Plant-based alternatives may not be wallet-friendly

In the current economic climate, price is undoubtedly a big barrier that holds consumers back from eating more plant-based alternatives.

Preeyanut C., 44, a government officer, enjoys both plants and meats. She says she is eating more vegetables and fruits than pre-Covid, follows a vegetarian diet during the vegetarian festival and has used plant-based foods to cut back on meat to improve her health.

Ive tried to eat more plant-based food and visit a vegetarian food stall I like more often. I think a plant-based diet would be healthier for me. It can help me lower my cholesterol. I still eat meat, mostly fish and lean chicken, but not the skin, fat and offal, she said.

Preeyanut is very interested in plant-based alternatives and enjoys many of them. One of her favourite dishes is meatless burgers. But she complains they cost more than animal-based food products and are difficult to find at convenience stores near her house and office.

They look like real meat burgers. The taste is quite close to meat. I love them. But they seem to be more a bit expensive than other traditional products. If the prices come down, I will have them more often, she said.

The flexitarian is also concerned about the nutritional value of plant-based products, particularly protein content, urging manufacturers to provide details on nutrition and the benefits of plant-based meat and animal meat.

Im not sure if plant-based meat has similar nutritional values to real meat. Im worried that I would miss some important nutrients when replacing it with plant-based meat, Preeyanut said.

Patipon P., 57, an office employee, concurs with Preeyanuts statement, saying some frozen plant-based products at supermarkets are almost double the price of the vegetarian food she usually buys from stalls in a market near Chinatown. She expects the prices of plant-based alternatives to fall when demand increases in the future.

On a busy day, its convenient for me to buy a frozen plant-based alternative for dinner, she said, adding she usually cooks vegetarian meals for herself and has practised vegetarianism for more than 30 years

With respect to taste, Patipon noted some plant-based items or brands taste worse than others.

I love the veggie steamed buns I buy from a convenience store. They have generous fillings and a great flavor. But the taste of vegan spaghetti and meatballs is not that great. I fixed it by adding some lemon juice and other condiments to make it better, she said.

Good taste really matters

Taste and texture are also the key drivers behind consumers decisions on whether or not to adopt a plant-based diet.

Nida W., 46, a business owner, tried out a chocolate bar made of plant-based milk and meatless meatballs and found they didnt meet her expectations. She would like the taste of plant-based meat to match the taste of animal meat.

I expected companies and brands to make something that tastes like traditional products. But they were so disappointing. I dont mind pistachio and almond milks. But when these are used in making chocolate, the taste is awful and the texture is crumbly.

The fake meat of the meatballs was grainy and not chewy, she said.

Nida already drinks plant-based milk products, which are an entry point for many consumers to start eating a plant-based diet. She plans to go plant-based as its healthy and trendy.

Im interested in a plant-based diet as it can be a healthier choice. But I dont like how they taste. I would eat plant-based products over meat products if they tasted better. I hope brands will be more creative, she said.

Plant-based meat is not natural

Patsita J. 47, a freelance dietician said some plant-based products including meat substitutes are too processed and contain high levels of salt or sodium.

I always look at the nutrition facts of plant-based alternatives on the label for the amount of protein, carbohydrate, fat and sodium. Some of the meat substitutes contain more sodium than the meat products. I often feel thirsty after eating plant-based meats. she said.

Shes cutting down on ready-to-eat plant-based products and cooking meals more often. She focuses on whole foods, grains, nuts and beans and uses tempeh and tofu as main sources of protein as they are minimally processed.

I jumped into plant-based products when I decided to follow a flexitarian diet as its convenient, she said.

Patsita leads a healthy lifestyle. She exercises regularly and watches what she eats. She has been a flexitarian for five years.

I cut back on meat consumption and skip all meat every Buddhist holy day and on Thursday, the day I was born. I eat more vegetables and fruits on those days, she said.

Home-cooked meals are the best, Patsita noted, saying shes learning to create new dishes from Instagram every day.

Home cooking is not only cheaper but healthier too. You can control the ingredients and use the method you prefer to make food taste better and more nutritious. On top of that, you can control portion size. No matter the recipe, cooking is always better for your health, she said.

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ALAN RITCHSON'S DIET and fitness routine has changed a lot over the last couple of years. The actor only started training seriously with weights once he got the call that he'd been cast as swole action hero Jack Reacher. "Up until then, my basic workout was pushups, pullups, dips, and situps," he explains in a new episode of Men's Health's "Gym & Fridge."

Once he got the role in Reacher, however, Ritchson realized he had a lot in common with the character, especially regarding their philosophy around food. "To Reacher, a calorie is a calorie, it doesn't matter if it comes from fat or sugar," he says. "Reacher will eat anything that works for him." His own outlook, especially during the months when preparing to film the hit Prime series or the upcoming movie The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, isn't so different.

"I eat whatever the hell I want, and I'm not kidding," he adds. "I eat the healthiest when I'm on set, because I have somebody cooking for me."

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Then he puts those muscles to use in fight choreography training: "Every time I think my cardio is on point, I go do a little fight training and I get gassed in three minutes and realize I'm not even close to what I should be."

He'll then use his recovery time in the sauna to also work on his mental wellness, and sees those 15-minute spells as meditative "zen time."

Ritchson is not training to failure or chasing new PRs in his workouts; rather, his goal is to maintain this exact physique for as long as he possibly can. "I want 22 seasons of Reacher," he says. "I want to be 100 years old and still playing Reacher."

To avoid over-training and risking injury, Ritchson limits his gym time to just 20 or 30 minutes, but for those 30 minutes, he's going hard. On a particularly intense day, after torching his lower body, he'll then aim to hit 100 heavy reps on the bench press, starting at an incline and moving down to finish on a decline. But if it means he gets to keep on indulging his sweet tooth, he believes it's all worth it.

"This is the thing; people will be like 'oh, he eats whatever he wants,'" he says. "When I go into that gym, I'm like, 'I deserve to die for how I've eaten,' so I'm going to try to work myself to death. What I would love to find in my life is a balance, where I kind of eat healthy and then don't have to work quite as hard. But I'm not doing it yet. I like cookie dough too much."

Philip Ellis is News Editor at Men's Health, covering fitness, pop culture, sex and relationships, and LGBTQ+ issues. His work has appeared in GQ, Teen Vogue, Man Repeller and MTV, and he is the author of Love & Other Scams.

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Researchers have found evidence that partially replacing red and processed meat with plant protein foods can increase lifespan and mitigate climate change.

Importantly, the new study also suggests that benefits depend on the type of animal protein being replaced.

The study drew data from a national nutrition survey to analyze Canadians dietary records. The study modeled partial replacements (25% and 50%) of either red and processed meat or dairy with plant protein foods like nuts, seeds, legumes, tofu, and fortified soy beverages, on a combination of nutrition, health, and climate outcomes.

Red and processed meat and dairy are the primary contributors to Canadas diet-related greenhouse gas emissions, as evidenced in a previous study. Remarkably, this study found a persons diet-related carbon footprint plummets by 25% when they replace half of their intake of red and processed meats with plant protein foods. On the other hand, dairy substitutions showed smaller reductions of up to 5%.

We show that cobenefits for human and planetary health do not necessarily require wholesale changes to diets, such as adopting restrictive dietary patterns or excluding certain food groups altogether but can be achieved by making simple partial substitutions of red and processed meat, in particular, with plant protein foods, explains Olivia Auclair, first author and recent PhD graduate in McGill Universitys animal science department.

Diets high in animal products are known to increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. In the new study, researchers estimated that if half of the red and processed meat in a persons diet was replaced with plant protein foods, they could live on average, nearly nine months longer, stemming from a reduced risk of chronic disease.

When broken down by sex, males stand to gain more by making the switch, with the gain in life expectancy doubling that for females. In contrast, partially replacing dairy with plant protein foods led to smaller gains in life expectancy and was accompanied by a trade-off: an increased calcium inadequacy by up to 14%.

I hope our findings will help consumers make healthier and more sustainable food choices and inform future food policy in Canada, says senior author Sergio Burgos, associate professor in McGills animal science department and a scientist at the Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre.

As more people seek sustainable and health-conscious diets, the studys findings serve as a guide, empowering individuals to make informed choices that benefit both personal well-being and the planet.

Increasing the consumption of plant-based foods alongside reductions in red and processed meat would have considerable benefits for health and the environment and would involve relatively small changes in diets for most people in Canada, says Patricia Eustachio Colombo, coauthor and honorary research fellow at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicines Centre on Climate Change & Planetary Health.

The study appears in Nature Food.

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Constant connection to devices makes daily life at UT especially stressful for students, but after a long day spent checking emails, writing essays and working on Canvas assignments, the reality is that most of us unwind in front of yet another flashing screen.

While this habit can be counterproductive to reducing students stress levels, free time spent watching TV, playing video games or even using social media isnt always bad. By choosing calming content, like re-runs of a favorite TV show, students media consumption can become a stress reliever instead of a stress inducer.

In contrast, so-called doomscrolling, consuming fast-paced, negative content online, can contribute to heightened anxiety. Students must be mindful of the media they consume and its role in their day-to-day stress.

Much like a carefully chosen diet impacts physical health, the media we consume influences our mental well-being. Similar to picking a nutritious meal to nourish the body, deliberately choosing calming media can offer a mental respite. Students can feed their brains too much junk media, overwhelming themselves with emotionally draining content. Learning to discern between supportive and draining content is a crucial component of digital wellness.

I (try to be) aware of the emotions that come up when Im consuming the content, said early childhood education junior Emmaline Black. If Im scrolling, reading or watching something and it is consistently making me feel bad about myself or a lot of negative emotions are coming from that content, then I choose to unfollow that person or not look at it.

Determining what content is mental health-conscious is a personal decision, and it can vary daily. For example, I accidentally trained myself to fall asleep to true crime podcasts not exactly the most peaceful or uplifting choice but lately, Ive been shifting to watching a light-hearted TV show with friends (namely, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) or playing a slow-paced video game such as Stardew Valley.

I lean toward content that doesnt bring up negative emotions like fear or sadness, and I avoid overly fast-paced, attention-grabbing media.

I also think about my values, Black said. If theres something that isnt aligned with my values, as a person or as a Christian, then I choose not to listen to that song or watch that show. Also, if there is something that makes me feel uncomfortable, then I dont force myself to watch it, even if its popular.

Its not a stretch to assume that young adults could benefit from similar digital mindfulness. Doctors advise that fast-paced, flashy content isnt supportive of childrens developmental well-being.

James Butler, UTs Mindfulness Campus Coordinator, helps students incorporate mindful practices into their daily lives. Technology, he said, is a big part of that.

Theres the option of just taking social media breaks and just be a little bit more mindful about how were consuming content on technology. Im not gonna sit here and say, Dont use your phone; dont use technology, because thats not the real world, Butler said.

In conjunction with intentional breaks from technology, students can practice discernment in their media consumption. Some resources available for students to learn about mindful use of technology are the Counseling and Mental Health Centers guide and the Thrive at UT app.

In a world where we are almost always plugged into digital spaces, deliberately selecting calming content can grant us control over our mindsets. At the end of the day, you are what you eat, and that goes for our digital diets, too.

Jackson is a Plan II and journalism sophomore from Boerne, Texas.

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Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world's top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. He shared a recent interview to bring more attention to important questions and answers for those seeking information regarding his mission, in which he talks about heart health, symptoms, cholesterol, diet, supplements, and much more.

It is no secret that various fasting programs show up in the news over and over. When I discuss diet with my patients, a large number of them skip breakfast and try to eat in a 68-hour window. Technically, this is not fasting but a form of "time-restricted eating" or TRE. The overall science for restrictive TRE programs, like eating is not convincing and some studies have identified risks to skipping breakfast.

Another approach is the 5-day fasting-mimicking diet or FMD developed by Valter Longo, Ph.D., and his colleagues. This program can be repeated several months in a row and only involves 5 consecutive days of the month. It is known as PROLON.

New data suggest that the fasting-mimicking diet has important benefits in terms of liver health, immune function, and reversal of measures of aging.

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In mice, periodic cycles of the FMD protect normal cells while killing damaged cells including cancer and autoimmune cells, reduce inflammation, promote multi-system regeneration, and extend longevity.

This study performed an analysis of blood samples from a randomized clinical trial using 3 FMD cycles over 3 months in adult study participants. The findings included reduced insulin resistance and other pre-diabetes markers, lower hepatic fat (as determined by magnetic resonance imaging) and increased lymphoid-to-myeloid ratio: an indicator of immune system age.

Based on a validated measure of biological age predictive of morbidity and mortality, 3 FMD cycles were associated with a decrease of 2.5 years in median biological age, independent of weight loss.

Together these results provide initial support for beneficial effects of the FMD on multiple cardiometabolic risk factors and biomarkers of biological age.

CONCLUSIONS

The senior author of the study and world-renowned scientist Valter Longo, Ph.D. commented on this research:

"This study shows for the first time evidence for biological age reduction from two different clinical trials, accompanied by evidence of rejuvenation of metabolic and immune function.

Although many doctors are already recommending the FMD in the United States and Europe, these findings should encourage many more healthcare professionals to recommend FMD cycles to patients with higher than desired levels of disease risk factors as well as to the general population that may be interested in increased function and younger age."

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For years, the Mediterranean diet has been considered the gold standard eating plan for overall health and wellness. But a new study suggests that a cousin of the Mediterranean diet has plenty of perks, too. Its called the Southern European Traditional Atlantic Dietor Atlantic dietand there are plenty of great things to say about it.

The study, which was published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed data from the Galician Atlantic Diet study, which was a six-month randomized clinical trial that looked at the impact of the regional diet and a control eating plan on 250 families in a rural town in northwestern Spain from March 3, 2014, to May 29, 2015.

The researchers found that the Atlantic diet significantly reduced rates of metabolic syndrome in study participants.

Of course, the Atlantic diet isnt as well known as the Mediterranean diet. What is the eating plan and why might it be good for health? And how does it compare to the Mediterranean diet? Heres the deal.

The Atlantic diet is a traditional diet in northwestern Spain and Portugal, the study explains. It has a similar feel to the Mediterranean diet but with slightly different foods, like cod, red meat, and pork products. Potatoes, which are not usually found in the Mediterranean diet, also show up in the Atlantic diet.

This isnt the only research that found health benefits of the Atlantic diet. A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology in December looked at data from 35, 917 people and found that the Atlantic diet lowered the risk of death from any cause over the 14-year study period. People who followed the diet also had a lower risk of death from heart disease and cancer.

As the study found, the Atlantic diet reduced the rates of metabolic syndrome in people who followed it during the six-month trial. Metabolic syndrome, a.k.a. insulin resistance syndrome, is a group of conditions that together raise your risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other health issues, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

Metabolic syndrome includes having higher blood pressure, blood sugars, cholesterol, and belly fat, the NHLBI says. People with metabolic syndrome will usually have lower levels of HDL (good) cholesterol.

About one in three adults in the U.S. have metabolic syndrome, but the condition is largely preventable.

There is a wide range of foods in the Atlantic diet, including local, fresh, and minimally processed seasonal foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, and olive oil.

The diet also has a lot of fishincluding codand seafood, along with starch-based foods, vegetable soups, potatoes, dried fruits, chestnuts, milk, cheese, and moderate amounts of red meat, pork, and wine. It also encourages dining with family, going for daily walks, and being mindful while eating, says Keri Gans, R.D., author of The Small Change Diet.

There are some similarities between these two diets, as well as a few key differences. The Atlantic diet is very similar to the Mediterranean diet except it focuses more on the culinary customs specific to northern Portugal and northwestern Spain, Gans says. The diets appear almost identical depending on your likes and dislikes, she adds.

That said, she does note that someone on the Atlantic diet may consume slightly more red meat, pork, or dairy compared to a strict Mediterranean diet follower.

For both, youre looking at a lot of fish, veggies, legumes, and minimal processed foods, says Jessica Cording, R.D., is a nutritionist and the author of The Little Book of Game-Changers.

Gans says there are plenty of perks to both of these diets. I wouldnt say one is better than the other, as both recommend plenty of antioxidant-rich plant-based foods, such as nuts, legumes, fruit, and veggies, as well as seafood, healthy mono-unsaturated fats, and minimally processed foods, she says. They both promote a lifestyle, not a strict diet plan.

Gans applauds the foods in the Atlantic diet. The Atlantic diet includes plenty of antioxidant-rich plant-based foods, such as nuts, legumes, fruit, and veggies, as well as seafood, healthy mono-unsaturated fats, and minimally processed foods, she says.

Cording also likes that the Atlantic diet has plenty of fiber, along with healthy fats. These have been shown to support overall health and heart health, she says.

But the Atlantic diet isnt perfect. Cording points out that red meat and even moderate amounts of alcohol have been linked to health issues, like an increased risk of cancer. People will need to be mindful of limiting their intake of those, she says.

The Atlantic diet also may not have enough specific guidelines for someone who needs more structure in their diet, Gans says.

But Cording says that the Atlantic diet is an overall good choice. There arent any major red flags or big cons, she says. It just may come with a learning curve for some people.

Korin Miller is a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, sexual health and relationships, and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Mens Health, Womens Health, Self, Glamour, and more. She has a masters degree from American University, lives by the beach, and hopes to own a teacup pig and taco truck one day.

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Most of us dream about making it to 100. But for Elizabeth Francis, that dream has become a realityand then some. At 114 years old, the Texas woman was just named the oldest living American following the death of her predecessor on Feb. 22. Francis was born in Louisiana on July 25, 1909, but now lives with her 94-year-old daughter Dorothy Williams in Houston.

"It's just amazing," Ethel Harrison, Francis' granddaughter, told Today last August following her grandmother's 114th birthday. "We're so grateful that she's still here, and my mom, who's her daughtershe only had one childis still alive also."

The 114-year old is confined to her bed and has some memory problems, but she is still alert and recognizes her family, according to Today. Francis told the news outlet that she did not have a "secret" to her longevityinstead crediting it to her faith.

"It's not my secret. It's the good Lord's good blessing," she said. "I just thank God I'm here."

Of course, both longevity experts and Francis' own family think there's a little more to it than that. They say some of her lifestyle factors have likely contributed to her long life, especially in terms of what she eats. Read on for an inside look at the oldest living American's diet, and how it has helped her reach 114.

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A home-cooked meal can do wondersand it might even help you live longer. According to Francis' granddaughter, one of the 114-year-old's favorite things to do throughout most of her life was to cook for herself and others.

"Whenever you went to her house, I don't care what day of the week, she was cooking," Harrison told ABC13. "So, I just think that had a lot to do with it."

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Francis wasn't stockpiling processed foods from grocery stores for her cooking, however. Instead, she was all about the fresh ingredients. Harrison told Today that her grandmother had a little garden in her backyard where she grew her own vegetables, including collard greens, mustards greens, carrots, and okra.

She would then bring the produce inside and cook it, according to her granddaughter.

"I cooked everything," Francis said. "If they'll eat it, I'll cook it."

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Since she was always busy growing and cooking her own food, it makes sense that the 114-year-old never had much time to eat a greasy meal from any of our favorite fast food joints. ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb

"I never saw her go to a fast food restaurant much, as like Chick-fil-A and all the places I liked to go," Harrison told ABC13. "She never did that."

But the diet Francis followed is likely just one of the factors that have contributed to her long life. When asked if she had ever smoked or drank alcohol, the 114-year-old had a clear answer for ABC13: "No."

Francis also regularly went for walks until she reached her early 90s, Harrison told Today.

"[She] took care of herself. She tried to do things to stay healthy," Harrison said. "Her life basically was pretty simple. She didn't go out to parties and stuff like that. She was more of a homebody. She would go to church."

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