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The more Healthy Hollywood learns about a plant-based diet, the more convinced I am to go green.

We've all heard celebrity meat shunners, like Russell Brand, Lea Michele and Carrie Underwood, credit a vegetarian diet for their healthy state of mind and body. A vegan (or vegetarian) diet is hailed as the key to more energy, better-looking skin, weight loss, and less disease.

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Recently, Healthy Hollywood stumbled upon "Thrive Foods," which is a super informative read on a plant-based lifestyle and includes over 200 yummy recipes. "Thrive Foods" is written by Brendan Brazier, who is a professional ironman and founder of the whole food nutritional line, Vega. He is one of the few pro athletes in the world whose diet is 100 percent plant-based. Brazier, who also works with pro athletes and actors, like Hugh Jackman, believes an all-plant diet does a high-performing body good.

Healthy Hollywood interviewed Brendan on the power of a plant-based diet. Here are a few of his insights.

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What are the benefits of a plant-based diet?

Having experienced first-hand the power of consuming a whole, plant-based diet, I can tell you that even a small change can help you achieve real health benefits. Adding some clean, quality superfoods--such as kale, spinach, hemp, berries, and sea vegetables--to your daily diet will yield measurable change. Adding more plant-based whole foods to your diet will help decrease body fat, diminish visible signs of aging, boost energy, cultivate mental clarity, enhance mood, eliminate cravings, improve sleep quality, build a stronger immune system, and lower cholesterol.

What is the hardest part in making transition to a plant-based diet?

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COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Today, Diet Coke rocked the runway with the Show Your Heart Fashion Event at The Ohio State University.

First Lady of Ohio Karen Kasich joined Diet Coke, OSU student leaders and community representatives at the event in support of heart health awareness programs. The fashion show provided a platform for the community to show their heart while demonstrating a personal commitment to heart health education.

We all know a woman who may be at risk for cardiovascular diseaseI lost my own mother to complications from the disease, as well as multiple family members and recently a dear friend, said Karen Waldbillig Kasich, Ohio First Lady and wife of Governor John Kasich. Thats why Im joining Diet Coke in its continuing commitment to The Heart Truthto educate people about the importance of heart health. The fashion show provided a fun way to raise awareness about a health issue that has touched us all.

Models included state officials, student leaders and local health and wellness professionals. Local retailers Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Francescas, Whitehouse Black Market and Anthropologie provided red clothing for the fashion show in honor of American Heart Month. Health information and screenings were also offered to those in participating.

At the conclusion of the show, Diet Coke presented a $5,000 check to the Columbus Black Nurses Association in support of community heart health programs.

At The Coca-Cola Company, our operating philosophy is to Live Positively and The Heart Truth campaign very much embodies that idea, said Diet Coke Leadership Ambassador Lisa Field. We are dedicated to encouraging people of all generations to be active, stay extraordinary and become advocates for heart health education programs.

Those who couldnt make it to the event can still learn more about heart health programs by visiting http://www.DietCoke.com/HeartTruth.

The Heart Truth, a national awareness campaign sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is embraced by millions of people who share the goal of better heart health for all women. For the fifth year in a row, Diet Coke is supporting the campaign and using its cans and bottles, advertising and digital assets to reach people to raise awareness and funding for heart health programs across the country. This year, Diet Coke cans and bottles have a new look throughout the month of February. The eye-catching whimsical design depicts a stick figure painting a large, red heart. In addition to the limited-edition cans and bottles, more than six billion packages of Diet Coke will carry The Heart Truth logo to raise awareness of womens heart health year-round.

To lend your support, visit DietCoke.com/HeartTruth and make a donation to the Foundation for the National for heart health programs in support of The Heart Truth. The more involved people are in the campaign, the more funds will be raised.

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Its true: You are what you eat. Food cant substitute for the perfect eyeliner or lip gloss, but defying aging and looking your best even without makeup takes proper nourishment. A diet that is rich in fiber, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables and healthy fats can naturally boost your beauty:

Poultry

Hair is made up of protein, so it makes sense that getting enough of it is essential for healthy, beautiful locks. Protein is also a component of collagen, which is responsible for the structure of your skin. For smooth skin and strong, glossy hair, eating lean protein is the way to go.

Protein also builds up keratin, the substance nails are made of - getting enough through your diet helps keep them strong and moisturized. Aim to get about 20 percent of your daily calories from lean protein, such as lean chicken or turkey.

Whole Grains

Build-up of toxins in the bloodstream is the main cause of breakouts. High fiber foods act as a natural detox that soaks up those toxins and flushes them out of the body before they show up as blemishes. Go for whole grains such as brown rice, whole wheat and buckwheat.

Salmon

The omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon arent just good for your heart; theyre also great for your skin. Omega-3s decrease inflammation and improve blood circulation, helping to prevent wrinkles and produce a luminous glow. A study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that elderly people who ate more fish and veggies over their lifetime had fewer wrinkles.

The omega-3s in salmon and other cold water fish also provide natural oil that helps prevent drying of the scalp and hair.

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ScienceDaily (Feb. 29, 2012) A gluten-free, casein-free diet may lead to improvements in behavior and physiological symptoms in some children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to researchers at Penn State. The research is the first to use survey data from parents to document the effectiveness of a gluten-free, casein-free diet on children with ASD.

"Research has shown that children with ASD commonly have GI [gastrointestinal] symptoms," said Christine Pennesi, medical student at Penn State College of Medicine. "Notably, a greater proportion of our study population reported GI and allergy symptoms than what is seen in the general pediatric population. Some experts have suggested that gluten- and casein-derived peptides cause an immune response in children with ASD, and others have proposed that the peptides could trigger GI symptoms and behavioral problems."

The team -- which included Laura Cousino Klein, associate professor of biobehavioral health and human development and family studies -- asked 387 parents or primary caregivers of children with ASD to complete a 90-item online survey about their children's GI symptoms, food allergy diagnoses, and suspected food sensitivities, as well as their children's degree of adherence to a gluten-free, casein-free diet. The team's results appeared online this month in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience.

Pennesi and Klein and their team found that a gluten-free, casein-free diet was more effective in improving ASD behaviors, physiological symptoms and social behaviors for those children with GI symptoms and with allergy symptoms compared to those without these symptoms. Specifically, parents noted improved GI symptoms in their children as well as increases in their children's social behaviors, such as language production, eye contact, engagement, attention span, requesting behavior and social responsiveness, when they strictly followed a gluten-free, casein-free diet.

According to Klein, autism may be more than a neurological disease -- it may involve the GI tract and the immune system.

"There are strong connections between the immune system and the brain, which are mediated through multiple physiological symptoms," Klein said. "A majority of the pain receptors in the body are located in the gut, so by adhering to a gluten-free, casein-free diet, you're reducing inflammation and discomfort that may alter brain processing, making the body more receptive to ASD therapies."

The team found that parents who eliminated all gluten and casein from their children's diets reported that a greater number of their children's ASD behaviors, physiological symptoms and social behaviors improved after starting the diet compared to children whose parents did not eliminate all gluten and casein. The team also found that parents who implemented the diet for six months or less reported that the diet was less effective in reducing their child's ASD behaviors.

According to the researchers, some of the parents who filled out the surveys had eliminated only gluten or only casein from their children's diets, but survey results suggested that parents who completely eliminated both gluten and casein from their child's diet reported the most benefit.

"While more rigorous research is needed, our findings suggest that a gluten-free, casein-free diet might be beneficial for some children on the autism spectrum," Pennesi said. "It is also possible that there are other proteins, such as soy, that are problematic for these children."

The reason Klein and Pennesi examined gluten and casein is because they are two of the most common "diet offenders."

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A gluten-free, casein-free diet may lead to improvements in behavior and physiological symptoms in some children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to researchers at Penn State. The research is the first to use survey data from parents to document the effectiveness of a gluten-free, casein-free diet on children with ASD.

"Research has shown that children with ASD commonly have GI [gastrointestinal] symptoms," said Christine Pennesi, medical student at Penn State College of Medicine. "Notably, a greater proportion of our study population reported GI and allergy symptoms than what is seen in the general pediatric population. Some experts have suggested that gluten- and casein-derived peptides cause an immune response in children with ASD, and others have proposed that the peptides could trigger GI symptoms and behavioral problems."

The team -- which included Laura Cousino Klein, associate professor of biobehavioral health and human development and family studies -- asked 387 parents or primary caregivers of children with ASD to complete a 90-item online survey about their children's GI symptoms, food allergy diagnoses, and suspected food sensitivities, as well as their children's degree of adherence to a gluten-free, casein-free diet. The team's results appeared online this month in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience.

Pennesi and Klein and their team found that a gluten-free, casein-free diet was more effective in improving ASD behaviors, physiological symptoms and social behaviors for those children with GI symptoms and with allergy symptoms compared to those without these symptoms. Specifically, parents noted improved GI symptoms in their children as well as increases in their children's social behaviors, such as language production, eye contact, engagement, attention span, requesting behavior and social responsiveness, when they strictly followed a gluten-free, casein-free diet.

According to Klein, autism may be more than a neurological disease -- it may involve the GI tract and the immune system.

"There are strong connections between the immune system and the brain, which are mediated through multiple physiological symptoms," Klein said. "A majority of the pain receptors in the body are located in the gut, so by adhering to a gluten-free, casein-free diet, you're reducing inflammation and discomfort that may alter brain processing, making the body more receptive to ASD therapies."

The team found that parents who eliminated all gluten and casein from their children's diets reported that a greater number of their children's ASD behaviors, physiological symptoms and social behaviors improved after starting the diet compared to children whose parents did not eliminate all gluten and casein. The team also found that parents who implemented the diet for six months or less reported that the diet was less effective in reducing their child's ASD behaviors.

According to the researchers, some of the parents who filled out the surveys had eliminated only gluten or only casein from their children's diets, but survey results suggested that parents who completely eliminated both gluten and casein from their child's diet reported the most benefit.

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Choosing the right diet plan that will work for you is kind of like finding a needle in a haystack. Certain diet plans may work for some while other diet plans won't do a thing for others.

While working as a fitness professional, I have learned from some of the best nutritionists and fitness trainers about what foods will and will not cut fat fast.

There are four types of foods to avoid when attempting to drop body fat:

Diet Soda: Diet soda isn't all that bad when looking for an alternative to regular sugary soda. However, diet soda is not all good, either. Diet soda contains sodium and carbonation, which are ingredients to create bloating and water retention. Also, research has been conducted that gives evidence that artificial sweeteners in diet soda alter the body's ability to regulate caloric intake, contributing to weight gain (source: WebMD.com). A healthier alternative to diet soda are green teas, black teas, and, of course, water.

Stay Away from Corn: I know what you are thinkingcorn? Yes, corn is healthy and should be a part of a daily nutrition plan because of the vitamins and fiber it contains. However, when wanting to drop body fat quickly corn is a no-no. The reason being is because corn contains a lot of sugar. According to Weight-loss.families.com, "Corn's sugar and carbohydrate content out weigh it's fiber content and contains more calories than other vegetables."

Standard Wheat Bread: Regular wheat bread found in your local grocery store contain many artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup, and preservatives. Think about it, if your bread has preservatives and you eat it, then, of course, when you are eating the preservatives in the bread, what is it doing to you? When seeking a bread that will make your diet plan easier you should choose Ezekiel 4:9 bread. Ezekiel 4:9 bread has no preservatives and contains essential nutrients that you will need while on your diet plan (source: Vegblog.org).

Frozen Meals: Frozen meals are convenient, however, they contain high amounts of sodium. According to Fitday.com, "Some frozen meals contain 700-1800 mg of sodium per serving." The most ideal thing to do is to cook all of your meals in advance for that week. That way, you won't have to rely on a frozen meal that provides little to zero nutrients.

By removing certain foods from your daily diet, you will become more successful when choosing a diet plan that is right for you.

Heather M. Johnson-Emerson is an amateur NPC bikini competitor and is also an aerobics instructor. She has written "The Amazing Benefits of Kombucha for Athletes" and "Five Ways to Revamp Your Fitness Routine". For more health and fitness articles, visit Heather M. Johnson-Emerson's contributor page.

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Diet.com announces the unveiling of their new premium membership program, featuring new meal and exercise plans.

Brookline, MA (PRWEB) February 29, 2012

The new diet plan now has eight 4-week meal plan options catering to a variety of today's leading dietary needs: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Nut Free, Lactose Free, and College/Quick Prep meal plans are all available, as well as a regular Diet Meal plan for those who are simply looking to eat healthier with no special dietary needs. Each meal plan, designed by Registered Dietitians, is available in a choice of either a 1200-calorie or a 1500-calorie per day level.

"Our new array of meal plans makes it much easier for anyone to follow a smart, sensible and, most importantly, healthy diet, no matter what their dietary needs are," says Lauren Alford, Diet.com's Director of Business Development. "We're excited to launch these options for our members with special dietary requirements."

The new diet plan also incorporates three progressive fitness plans - Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. The 4-week plans have been designed by a certified personal trainer and will progress members from basic moves (like bicep curls and lunges) to more complex exercises. Each daily plan can be followed online or downloaded as PDFs and printed to take to the gym.

Perhaps the most unique benefit of the Diet.com Premium Membership is the ability for Premium Members to connect one-on-one with Diet.com's Registered Dietitian, Meghan Tiernan, MS,RD,LDN. Premium Members can post dietary questions in a special Premium-only message board for a personalized response or recipe evaluation from Tiernan. Premium members can also contact Tiernan via private messaging on Diet.com.

Premium membership plans on Diet.com start at $39.90 per month, or members can choose a 3-month ($64.40) or 6-month ($85.65) membership option. To sign-up for a membership, Diet.com recommends that new users take their short Diet.com Quiz to help learn more about themselves and pinpoint their exact diet and fitness needs. The quiz can be taken at http://www.diet.com/quiz/. Samples of all Diet.com's meal plans and exercise plans can be viewed for free at http://www.diet.com/diet-plan.

About Diet.com:

Diet.com is a multifaceted health and wellness organization that provides quality information and cutting edge tools and services to consumers and businesses alike. Since its founding, Diet.com has been a valuable online resource for dieters and those seeking information on living a healthy lifestyle. As one of the web's leading resources for diet, nutrition, and fitness content and tools, Diet.com has created a platform where consumers are able to set and track diet and fitness goals, browse over 1,000 healthy recipes, learn new exercises, and interact with others in the thriving Diet.com online community. The diethealth YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/diethealth) has a library of over 500 videos, over 116,000 subscribers, and has received upwards of 94 million views. For any inquiries, please contact Lauren Alford, Director of Business Development, at LaurenA(at)diet(dot)com or 919-616-7532.

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Dear Lacy:

You mentioned in passing in one of your articles that you can reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with diet. Can you tell me what foods you should eat? - Want to stay healthy

Dear "Want to Stay Heathy":

Unfortunately, Alzheimer's is one of those diseases like cancer that you can acquire no matter how healthy you live; however, you may be able to reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer's not only by eating a healthy diet, but also incorporating other healthy lifestyle habits.

Although more studies are needed, some promising evidence suggest that nutrition may play a role in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's or at least possibly postponing the development of Alzheimer's.

Below are some of the ways to possibly reduce the risk of Alzheimer's according to the strongest evidence:

Avoid smoking.

Prevent high blood pressure and high cholesterol, control or prevent diabetes, and lose excess weight through portion control and exercise. Eating a diet rich in fiber, antioxidants, omega-3, and omega-6 may help prevent many of these chronic diseases, including Alzheimer's. Foods high in these nutrients include whole grains, vegetables, lean meats, especially fish, and fruits. So eat plenty of these and limit high saturated fat and trans fat foods.

Stay physically, mentally and socially active, especially after retirement. Make sure you include daily hobbies that challenge your mind. Volunteer, make crafts, do puzzles, read, play games, take on projects, teach your grandchildren or plan activities and projects for them, or take a dance class. When you take a dance class you not only challenge your mind by learning choreography, but you also exercise your body. After all, physical activity and mental activity both are helpful with the prevention of Alzheimer's. Think of your mind like the rest of your body. If you don't use it or exercise it, your mind will decline.

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Dear Dr. Donohue My 9-year-old granddaughter became a vegetarian more than a year ago, and she has stuck to her guns. Her mother lives a harried life and doesn't have much time to cook. My granddaughter consumes pasta and vegetarian frozen items. She eats cheese and eggs. However, I am concerned that there is not enough nutritional balance in her diet. Does she need vitamin and mineral supplements? E.D.

Answer A vegetarian diet is a healthy diet, and most of the world is on such a diet. However, those people have had generations of experience with such a diet and know that such a diet has to be varied. I believe it's too much to ask of a 9-year-old to balance a vegetarian diet. She could be shortchanging herself on protein, vitamin B-12, vitamin D and calcium.

Dairy products are the primary source of calcium. It's good that she eats cheese. How about milk? She needs more than cheese in her diet to get enough calcium. Her bones are growing, and she is at the age where she can store calcium in them. She also needs vitamin D to facilitate calcium absorption. Given that sunlight converts a skin compound into vitamin D, if she lives in a Northern climate, she's not getting enough sun year-round for this conversion to take place. Fortified dairy products also are a source of vitamin D. So is orange juice.

Eggs are a good source of protein. Beans, lentils, peas and nuts are other good sources. Meat is the only food with sufficient vitamin B-12. Some cereals and soymilk are fortified with it. This needs checking to make sure she's getting enough of this vitamin.

I understand that your daughter leads a harried life. If her daughter remains on this diet, then she has a responsibility of taking instructions from a dietitian in how best to devise a vegetarian diet for such a young, growing child.

A good source on the Internet is the Vegetarian Food Pyramid devised by Loma Linda University. You, your daughter and your granddaughter will find it at http://www.vegetariannutrition.org.

Dear Dr. Donohue I am interested in your opinion on the supplement resveratrol. D.P.

Answer Resveratrol is a natural compound found in grapes and grape skins. Cranberries, blueberries and peanuts have it, too. Some believe it is the substance in wine that give wine its healthy properties. Red wine has more than white wine. It's proposed as the material that prevents heart disease and prolongs life. No one, however, has certain proof that resveratrol is what gives these foods their healthful properties. It might be some other natural and as-yet-unidentified chemical. I'm not on the trail of resveratrol until I see more compelling evidence. I'm not against it, either.

Write Dr. Donohue at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, Fla. 32853-6475.

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