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Most people on a fitness trip are confused about whether it is better to exercise on an empty stomach or if they should eat something before hitting the gym. It is an ongoing debate with many advocates and naysayers. People who are in favour of working out on an empty stomach say that it maximises fat burning. In fact, those who do cardio workouts say that fasted cardio is the best form of exercise regime. It means that you do cardios on an empty stomach. But others disagree and say that it may be bad for health.

A study in the Northumbria University say that people can burn up to 20 per cent more body fat by exercising in the morning on an empty stomach. The British Journal of Nutrition published this study. Researchers saw that people who exercised in the morning did not consume additional calories or experience increase in appetite during the day to compensate for their earlier activity.

While the ongoing debate you may hear involves some saying fasted cardio is great for fat burn and others saying its not that good for you, you may not even be sure what this workout is all about.

Fasted cardio is what the name suggests its doing cardio while your body is in the state of fasting.

While this doesnt mean youre working out on an empty stomach, it just means that you have not eaten for at least eight hours like when you have just woken up from your eight-hour sleep.

When your body is in a fasted state, your insulin levels are low and therefore you burn fat. By performing fasted cardio, you burn fat quicker than when your insulin levels are high from a meal you have just eaten.

The higher the insulin levels in your body, the less fat you will burn. If fat burn is on your radar at the moment, then fasted cardio might be the way to go and a workout in the morning is the best way to incorporate fasted cardio.

There are many benefits that come with fasted cardio, especially when it comes to fat loss. Some studies have found that exercising in a fasted state can burn about 20 percent more fat that when you work out after eating. Working out in the morning will give you an energy boost and improve your concentration and focus throughout the day. When you work out on an empty stomach, glycogen stores in the body are less and you burn more fat (instead of carbs) for energy. Fasted cardio can improve insulin sensitivity and therefore improve the way you burn fat without affecting your hormonal balance.

While fasted cardio shows to have various benefits surrounding fat burn, other research has uncovered some negative effects that fasted cardio can have on your health:

Can impair endurance performance in the long run.

May eventually slow your metabolism down.

Slows the ability of the body to utilize fat as fuel.

Signals the body to break down amino acids to initiate glucose production.

Personal preference plays a big role in whether you want to incorporate fasted cardio into your fitness routine or not. If youre mentally prepared and ready to take on this new challenge, then youll be sure to push yourself and make it through. On the other hand, your health is also very important to consider. If you are in good health, you should be fine to do fasted cardio.

The trouble starts for those individuals who follow a low-carb lifestyle as it might be tough to engage in cardio due to the low energy available in their livers. While this is not a big issue, it is important for you to listen to your body and know when its time to stop.

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Published : December 11, 2019 12:00 pm | Updated:December 11, 2019 12:01 pm

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Fasted cardio helps you lose weight faster, but it has its downside too - TheHealthSite

Almost everyone, it seems, is intermittently fasting. Celebrities, my boss, my friend's boyfriend, my mother.

Twitter's CEO, Jack Dorsey, only eats once a day. He doesn't have breakfast or lunch, but consumes his sole meal between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

While Dorsey's approach is extreme (and not recommended), intermittent fasting is widely promoted, with a plethora of book titles that promiseit'll "supercharge energy," "optimize weight," "activate stem cells" and "slow aging." There's also intermittent fasting apps that track the fasting window and weight loss.It is, after all, part of a booming global diet industryworth$189 billion (175,45 billion).

While fasting has long been a cleansing ritual for many cultures and religions(albeit more so in a spiritual sense),its arrival on the modern wellness scene raises some serious health questions, not least about why we should follow a diet many proponents say is good for us because it's based on what our primitive ancestors did. Foremostly, what exactly is intermittent fasting, and why do it?

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What's intermittent fasting?

An eating pattern that restricts calorie intake to certain hours of the day or days of the week, intermittent fasting has several different iterations.

One of the most common examples, popularized by science journalist Michael Mosley, is the 5:2 diet. You eat unrestricted for five days of the week and limit calorie intake on the other two days of the week, usually to around 500 kcal.Mosley says it reversed his type 2 diabetes.

Time restricted eating, on the other hand, limits intake to a block of time in the day (usually between eight and 10 hours), and alternate day fasting, as the name suggests, limits calorie intake every other day.There are alsomore extreme versions, including the so-called "warrior diet," which alternates between 20 hours of undereating and four hours of unlimited eating. But because no health professional would recommend doing that, it hasn't been studied.

The main idea behind intermittent fasting is to give the body's insulin levels enough time to go down between meals so our fat cells can then release their stored sugar to be used as energy.Positive buzz about the diet spiked after a series of successful studies on rats, which lost weight, improved their blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugars, and even reduced their risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer.

But unlike lab-bound rats, it's much more difficult for humans to follow rigid dietary rules and, in part, that's made it difficult to carry out long term studies on humans.

What's the latest?

One of the newest studies on the topic, published in Cell Metabolism, found restricting eating to a 10-hour window during the day had positive health benefits for overweight people with high cholesterol levels, elevated blood sugar and high blood pressure. After three months, the participants who were not asked to change what they ate lost around 3% of body fat and 4% of abdominal visceral fat.

This could suggest a 10:14 circadian rhythm-fasting approach (eating between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) is effective for people with metabolic syndrome, except that the study was only carried out with 19 participants over three months.

That's simply "too small and too short," according to Tilman Khn, a nutritional epidemiologist from the German Cancer Research Center. The study was also crucially missing a comparison to a conventional calorie reduction diet, Khn said.

"My interpretation is that people just benefitted from professional dietary support," Khn told DW.

Satchidananda Panda, a professor at the Salk Institute andco-author of the study, said while "more research is needed" to establish whether time restricted eating or intermittent fasting can really help reverse the issues created by an unhealthy diet, he added they have found that "people sleep well and feel more rested in the morning" while on a 10:14 diet.Panda is also an author of one of those book titles, the subheading of which reads: "lose weight, supercharge your energy and transform your health from morning to midnight."

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No better than conventional dieting

Previous research has found intermittent fasting to be no more effective than conventional calorie reduction diets for weight loss or improved insulin levels.

A recent study co-authored by Khn, carried out over a 50-week period, compared a 5:2 intermittent fasting diet with a continuous calorie reduction diet, whereby participants reduced their daily calorie intake by 20%. A third control group didn't change their diet.

Researchers found that both intermittent fasting and calorie reduction led to weight and fat loss in comparison to the control group. Some health markers, like insulin levels and lipids, also improved. But these results were almost identical for both diets.

"We found no evidence at all for a stronger effect or greater benefit of intermittent fasting," Khn told DW. "It was equally as effective compared to a traditional moderate daily calorie reduction diet."

While Khn says he "would never trust just one study," two other comparative, year-long studies from Norway and Australiaconducted around the same time found exactly the same result 5:2 intermittent fasting is no more effective than calorie reduction.

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Tough to follow

Panda, though, says this is one of the main appeals of the 10:14 fast, as he thinks it is much easier to follow than other forms of intermittent fasting or conventional dieting.

"Even if two methods lead to similar outcomes, why would you prefer something that is difficult to follow?" Panda said.

The issue with the claims made by small-scale studies and the intermittent fasting book titles, though, is that, like many fad diets, it's presented as a miracle solution. When in actual fact, the science is not so clear.

"If someone finds that intermittent fasting is working, then I would say it's a good method for them. But it's not a universal solution to any health problem for everyone," Khn said.

In light of the evidence we have so far, he said the scientific community may be better off looking to policy measures (like the sugar tax in the UK) as a way of preventing obesity and unhealthy eating habits, as opposed to appealing to individuals to change their eating behavior.

Our skin is often the starting point for how we perceive situations and interact with one another. Researchers have found that people can detect certain emotions, like love, anger, gratitude and disgust, from touch. Regular positive touch has been shown to reduce aggression and increase pro-social behavior. It also helps us form and maintain emotional bonds in relationships.

Touch, or tactile communication, can help us build trust and cooperation. One study even found that professional basketball players and teams who had more physical interaction early in the season, like high fives and team huddles, performed better in later games.

Hugging is a sign of support that can reduce stress. They can also help deter inner turmoil after conflict. One study showed that people who received a hug on a day when a conflict had taken place were found to be in better moods afterwards. Hugs have also been shown to reduce the likelihood of catching a common cold, due to their stress-buffering properties.

Warm contact between partners, like holding hands or cuddling, can contribute to better cardiovascular health and can lower one's reactivity to stress. This is because that positive physical sign of support slows your heart rate, decreases the stress hormone cortisol and lowers your blood pressure. Couples can even sync their heart rates and brain waves just by touching.

Researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that full-body massage relieved pain and increased mobility in patients with arthritis in their knees. Therapeutic touch has also been shown to decrease pain and increase the quality of life for fibromyalgia patients. Not just those getting a massage see benefits, either: Giving a massage also offers positive improvements to personal well-being.

Massage has also led to weight gain in preterm babies by engaging part of their nervous system. This improves digestion and releases hormones required for absorbing food. Skin-to-skin touch helps release oxytocin, the hormone related to mother-infant attachment, and decreases cortisol, the stress hormone. It may also have a pain-relieving effect for babies undergoing minor medical procedures.

You don't need another person to receive the benefits of touch, though. Self-massage can have some of the same effects of regular massage. The health benefits are stronger when more pressure is applied, as opposed to a lighter touch. Yoga and other forms of exercise, with physical contact between your body and the ground (or weights), can produce similar stress-relieving effects, too.

Support in the form of holding a partner's hand when they're experiencing physical pain may be beneficial for both the recipient and the giver. Pain is actually diminished for the affected partner when touched. This contact can also help people with low self-esteem to eliminate self doubt.

Today, work is being done to create sensory-enabled prosthetics so that amputees can get the same health benefits from touch. Psychological well-being has been shown to increase for those who used such prosthetics. Other researchers are also working on developing electronic skin technology that can feel hard surfaces, soft fabrics or sensations like heat.

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WEIGHING in at a staggering 40 stone, Teresa Marie's life was at an all-time low.

The 41-year-old had turned to comfort eating, and would gorge on 10,000 calories a day, in a bid to cope with both her brother and mother's suicides.

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And doctors warned that Teresa could be heading for an early grave - after her size triggered a mild heart attack in 2016.

Determined to turn her life around, Teresa, from Long Beach, California, had gastric surgery and has since lost an incredible 25 stone.

Now weighing 15 stone, Teresa feels happier and healthier than ever.

She said: "I now see a life full of love, happiness, good health, and most importantly I see a bright future ahead. It's never too late to turn it all around."

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Teresa's weight first spiralled out of control after her brother took his own life in 2001, after he was bullied for being gay.

Three days prior to his suicide he had been beaten up in an unprovoked homophobic attack.

"When he died I completed checked out," said Teresa.

"It was the very first traumatic loss I experienced and I blamed myself for not being able to help my brother.

"I stopped taking care of myself. My mother killed herself a couple of years later and their deaths played a role in lack of self love and self care."

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Teresa soon began emotional eating to deal with her depression and self-hate.

She said: "I was consuming about 10,000 calories per day I was eating a large pizza almost daily and stopping at fast food drive thru restaurants and hiding in my car while I ate.

"Then I would go home and eat triple decker peanut butter sandwiches, grilled cheese sandwiches, and tons of chips, cookies, and junk food on a daily basis."

I was consuming about 10,000 calories per day I was eating a large pizza almost daily

By 2016 Teresa, then 38, was so morbidly obese that she suffered a mild heart attack, which motivated her to seek medical advice.

It was then that doctors warned her she could be dead in five years if she didn't lose weight.

Teresa said:

"My doctor said 'you need to have weight loss surgery - you're not going to live longer than five to 10 years if you don't'.

"He said 'people your size usually have the greatest success with gastric bypasses, so that is the best option for you'."

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Before she could undergo surgery Teresa put herself on a strict diet, restricting her calorie intake dramatically and walking as much as she could.

Between 2017 and 2018 she lost ten stone from diet and exercise alone and in 2018 she had gastric bypass surgery to reduce the size of her stomach.

"My stomach is about the size of a medium egg," said Teresa, who now only consumes around 1,500 calories per day.

Teresa also went keto and cut down on her calorie intake in a bid to maximise her weight loss after the surgery.

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She lost 25 stone in total and now weighs a healthier 15 stone, which has transformed her outlook on life.

"I started walking more and went on a ketogenic based diet that involved eating foods with a low carbohydrate and low sugar content," she said.

"On the day of surgery I was 390 pounds and as a teacher, I could not stand for longer than two minutes without feeling like I was going to die. Little by little I worked out."

Reflecting on her life prior to her weight loss, Teresa said: "Life was very hard and at times I felt it wasn't worth living.

"Today, at 220 pounds I feel much different about myself and my life."

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And those around her have also noticed her amazing transformation.

She added: "I have students and staff tell me 'you're so inspiring' and that's a really cool thing.

"I've spent most of my adult life trying to be invincible and now I want to inspire people."

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Weight loss: Woman who gorged on 10,000 calories a DAY sheds 25st after docs warned junk food addiction was - The Sun

My name is Regan Patterson (@regan_patterson) and I'm a 27-year-old personal trainer living in Orlando, Florida. After years of being overweight, at 222 pounds, I decided to count calories and macros, and hit the gym. I ended up losing a total of 80 pounds.

I was active in high school and played multiple sports, so I was always in shape. But when I went to college, I stopped playing sports and my activity level went wayyy down. My food choices changed and I began eating out of convenience (hello, fast food).

In a few years, I noticed my body had completely changedand I decided I needed to do something different. So I started out by following a low-carb diet and lost 40 pounds. But I quickly gained it all back and more. Low-carb just wasn't sustainable for me. And I found myself back at square one with even more weight to lose. I felt so discouraged and didnt do anything about it for a couple years.

Eventually, I knew that I couldn't keep going on like that. At 222 pounds, I finally decided I was going to start my diet again and not stop until I got to where I wanted to be.

The first thing I did was turn towards healthier foods. But this time I made sure to really fuel myself with fruits, veggies, and lean protein sources. I also started eating out less and cut out liquid calories, which I know helped tremendously.

Eventually I began counting macros. Macro counting involves tracking your caloric intake. I made sure to get enough protein and also monitored my carb and fat intake too. It taught me a lot about food and having a balanced diet.

Even though I started counting calories and macros, I knew that I needed to have variety in my meals to stay on track. That's why every day looks different when it comes to what I eat. Here's a sample day:

I knew that I couldn't just jump back into my old college workouts. So I started out by taking daily walks and hitting the gym a couple days a week. Once I got comfortable in the gym again, I started strength training and fell in love with it.

Lifting weights has become a main form of exercise for me now, which is actually really important when it comes to fat loss. Eventually I worked my way up in the gym from a couple days a week to five to six days a week. I went from 222 pounds to 142 pounds. That's an 80-pound weight loss.

Now, I'm a personal trainer, and I try to be super transparent about my weight-loss journey. When people ask me how I managed to stay motivated and how they can do the same, I tell my clients, "I don't." The truth is, you will not always be motivatedand that's okay.

Feeling unmotivated is a feeling that comes and goes. But being dedicated means you do it anyway, especially when it's hard. Thats why its so important to create habits; you'll do them even when you dont feel like it because they become second nature.

It took me two years to lose those 80 pounds, and I think it's so important people understand that weight loss takes time. You have to be patient. Giving up wont get you any closer to your goals, so you just have to flex your patience muscle and keep going.

I also tell my clients to find a form of exercise that they really lovesomething they can always go to when they're not sure what to do. If you like lifting weights, do it. If you like running, do it. If you dont enjoy it, you wont stick to it. Sustainability is key. You want to keep the weight off forever, not just a temporary fix.

My last tip for others trying to lose weight: Consistency will always beat perfection. So don't be so hard on yourself if the workouts are hard or you can't run as long as you used to. Dust yourself off and keep going.

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'Counting Macros And Calories Helped Me Shed 80 Pounds' - Women's Health

An eating disorder is never something to be taken lightly.

By Neve Doyle

Eating disorders are becoming more and more common in our society. They affect peopleof all ages, genders, and races. They dont discriminate.

However, theyre still something thats glamorized in our society, even though they areincredibly hard to get pastdespite intervention and treatment.

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So, here are some reminders for both people with and without eating disorders. These are 5 reasons why theyre just not worth it and why unhealthy eating habits should not be glamorized.

Eating disorders are known for giving a (false) sense of controland they definitely can. But often, you will feel simultaneously in control and incredibly out of control.

Youll tell yourself that youll only go down to a certain weight. But with each passing day, that weight will get lower and lower. Youll tell yourself that youll eat a certain amount a day, but you could end up going over or under that. Youll tell yourself that you wont compensate by eating less the next day or by using any kind of purging, but you will.

No matter what kind of eating disorder you struggle with, you will feel out of control, despite it telling you the opposite.

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Eating disorders take a major toll on your body. It doesnt matter if its anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or anything in between. And it doesnt matter how much you weigh.

Whats more, possible effects of eating disorders can include low blood pressure, low blood sugar, low heart rate, a Mallory-Weiss tear (a tear in your esophagus), electrolyte imbalances, a stomach rupture, organ failure,and, yes, even death.

If youre like me or anyone else I know whos struggled with an eating disorder, youre going to feel physically terrible while youre using disordered behaviors.

Just as with your physical health, your mind and mental health suffer as well. Food and weight will be all you can think about, all the time.

Numbers will fog up your brain, whether its calories or pounds. This, along with the physical effects, makes it extremely difficult to concentrate on anything. As a result, a lot of people lose hobbies and the things that theyre passionate about.

When youre hungry and your mind wont be quiet, its difficult not to be irritable and in a bad mood being hangry is a real thing! Moreover, eating disorders often coexist with mood andanxiety disorders.

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Its hard to keep a relationship (romantic or otherwise) when youre constantly canceling plans because youre avoiding food, you cant be fully present, or because youre constantly in a bad mood. Not to mention, when you have an eating disorder, it often becomes your best friend.

It doesnt matter how low your weight gets, how little you eat, or how many times youve been hospitalized it will never feel good enough. Losing weight isnt going to magically make you feel better about yourself.

Listening to your disordered thoughts is never going to make you happy. Your eating disorder will never let you feel good enough.

To put it simply, eating disorders suck in every single way. They completely ruin your life and will do so without you even realizing it. Losing weight fast and looking like the bikini models you see on social media seems like a good idea...until its not.Slowly, youll start losing everything else in life, including yourself.

I promise you that listening to disordered thoughts or your eating disorder will never be worth it. So, we should stop glamorizing it.

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder,learn more about treatment options.

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Neve Doyle is a writer who focuses on health and wellness, self-care, and self-love. For more of her health and wellness content, visit her author profile on Unwritten.

This article was originally published at Unwritten. Reprinted with permission from the author.

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Replacing calories with "exercise required" on food labelling would ease obesity, Royal Society for Public Health has said.

The charity claims that new evidence has shown that labelling food with how much exercise would be needed to burn it off, rather than how many calories it contains, is a key towards encouraging healthy lifestyles.

This comes after a new study by researchers from Loughborough University found that Physical activity calorie equivalent or expenditure (PACE) labelling reduced the amount of calories consumed.

They predicted that the system could shave up to around 200 calories per person every day if applied widely, the equivalent of around a can and a half of Coca Cola.

The new form of labelling would mean that a small bar of milk chocolate would show that 42 minutes of walking or 22 minutes of running would be required to burn it off, rather than simply showing it contains 229 calories.

Professor Amanda Daley from Loughborough University said: The evidence shows that even a relatively small reduction in daily calorie intake (100 calories) combined with a sustained increase in physical activity is likely to be good for health and could help curb obesity at the population level. PACE labelling may help people achieve this.

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Eggs are a good source of almost all the essential nutrients. Adding these to your daily diet will help you plan more balanced and nutritious meals. Eggs are a great breakfast option but can be included in other meals as well. It all depends on your preference.

Eggs are inexpensive, tasty and very, very nutritious. These are packed with protein and contain very less calories. An egg yolk is a rich source of zinc, iron, vitamins A, B and D, riboflavin, calcium, iron, phosphorous, lutein (a phytochemical that researchers say is good for the eyes), choline (needed for brain development) and cholesterol. The whites of an egg contain protein and, contrary to popular believe, it can also reduce blood pressure levels. One egg can fulfill about 11 per cent of a mans daily requirement of protein and 14 per cent of womens daily requirement. No wonder, many people around the world favour this food to stat their day with.

A study published in Metabolism says that having an egg for breakfast can keep you full for a longer period and help you lose weight faster. A classic example of a healthy eggetarian breakfast is deviled eggs. Just two deviled eggs come packed with all the goodness of eggs plus vitamin K from the mayonnaise. It can fulfill 23 per cent of your recommended daily intake of vitamin B-12 and 5 per cent of your daily folate and vitamin B-6. Watch the video to know how to make deviled eggs.

Eggs are loaded with nutrients. You can easily call this a superfood that can put you on the path to good health and fitness. From giving you strong bones to helping you lose weight, eggs can do this and more.According to researchers from the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, co-consuming cooked whole eggs with your veggies can increase carotenoids absorption. They studied 16 healthy young men for the purpose. They were divided into three groups and each group was asked to eat a version of salad one with no egg, one with 1.5 scrambled whole eggs and another with 3 scrambled whole eggs.

Researchers saw that those who ate the highest amount of eggs with the salad of tomatoes, shredded carrots, baby spinach, romaine lettuce and Chinese wolf berry had an increased absorption of carotenoids 3- to 9-fold. The carotenoids found in the salad include beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. The last two are also present in egg yolk.

Eggs contain vitamins A, B-12 and selenium. These are important nutrients for the proper functioning of the immune system. Lutein and zeaxanthin help to prevent macular degeneration, the leading cause of age-related blindness. These and other vitamins found in this food item promote good vision. It is also a protein rich food that increases satiety and prevents overeating. Hence, it is good for weight loss. This is a rich source of vitamins and minerals that are important for a radiant skin. These nutrients prevent the breakdown of body tissues and make the immune system strong.Let us take a look at why you must make eggs a part of your daily diet.

These are rich in protein and this is need for muscle health. Contrary to popular belief, having it whole is better than just having the whites. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign say that people who consume 18 grams of protein from whole eggs or from the whites after doing intense resistance exercises differ dramatically in how their muscles build protein, a process called protein synthesis, during the post-workout period. They found that post-workout muscle-building response in those eating it whole is 40 per cent greater than in those consuming an equivalent amount of protein from just the whites.

The study, carried in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, says that the widespread practice of throwing away the yolks to maximise ones dietary protein intake from this food item is counterproductive. The yolks are a rich source of protein. It also contains many essential nutrients and food components not found in the whites.

The vitamins and minerals in eggs are essential for healthy brain function. It stimulates the cells and improve the functions of the brain and nervous system. A study in Washington University in St. Louis found that feeding eggs to infants could provide them with key nutrients for better brains. Infants who ate eggs 6 months after birth showed significantly higher blood concentrations of choline, other biomarkers in choline pathways and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), according to researchers.

They believe that choline (a nutrient that acts like vitamin B) and DHA (an omega-3 fatty acid that serves as a structural component of the brain) play vital roles in infant brain development and function. Both these nutrients are there in this food. In fact, another study at the University of North Carolina found that if pregnant women added eggs to their diet, it improved regions in foetal brains associated with memory. This was published in the FASEB Journal.

People who consume an egg a day could significantly reduce their risk of cardiovascular diseases compared with eating no eggs, says a study carried out in China. This study, published in the journal Heart, says that this food is a prominent source of dietary cholesterol, but they also contain high-quality protein, many vitamins and bioactive components such as phospholipids and carotenoids. This is beneficial for cardiovascular health.

A study has linked eggs to a blood metabolite profile that is related to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. This study is from the University of Eastern Finland. It says that having a egg every day can lower your risk of diabetes. The Molecular Nutrition and Food Research published this study. In another study, researchers saw that egg consumption may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. This study is from the University of Eastern Finland. Type 2 diabetes is today assuming epidemic proportions in the world.

Exercise and nutrition are important to prevent the disease. But researchers say that together with that, people prone to type 2 diabetes as should also have an egg every day. Researchers say that men who ate approximately four eggs per week had a 37 per cent lower risk of type 2 diabetes. This was in comparison to men who only ate approximately one egg per week. They say that this association was there even after taking into consideration other factors like physical activity, body mass index, smoking and consumption of fruits and vegetables.

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Even the most dedicated exercise enthusiast can have a hard time in winter.

Cold days and long nights make it hard to get out of bed, let alone get the body moving, but there are simple ways to get motivated when the weather outside is frightful.

The season can indeed be very disruptive to peoples exercise routines, said Jack Raglin, an exercise psychologist and professor at Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington.

You can look at large-scale studies and you see this sort of wave effect where physical activity levels start to decrease as temperature goes down, Raglin told TODAY.

Light is also a factor," he added. "If people live in an area where they come home and its already dark, that can be a physical barrier to exercise and a de-motivation.

The goal is to remove as many obstacles as possible and make small changes that can make staying active easier until spring returns. At this time of year, exercise can also help to cope with seasonal depression.

Here are 11 tips on how to winter-proof your workout:

When exercising alone, there is only one person you have to convince to skip a session. But by exercising with a partner or group, theres some social pressure:

I have to show up because theyre there, waiting for me, Raglin said.

Exercise partners can also provide social support, camaraderie and distraction from bad weather. Theres the additional benefit of making friends and hanging out with like-minded people, he added.

If the schedule calls for early workouts, program the thermostat in the morning to ensure a cozy atmosphere for waking up and place workout clothes near a heater so theyre nice and warm, suggested Lauren Rosella, a personal trainer at UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Just focus on getting dressed and showing up at the health club, nothing else. Then, it's OK to do an abbreviated workout or leave after a few minutes. (Most people dont.)

Once youre there, the problem is solved. Youre kind of committed to it, Raglin said. Once youve changed into your gear, once youve made the initial step, the rest of it is a lot easier.

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Many people get frustrated when its dark in the morning and dark when they come home from work. The solution is to work out in the middle of the day, during the peak light hours.

If theres no convenient gym nearby, take a long, brisk walk during lunch hour this provides the added benefit of fresh air and a bit of nature. If theres too much snow in the way, head to a nearby mall or shopping center for an indoor stroll.

Many people who start exercising get frustrated when they dont lose weight or feel fit right away. But those benefits take a while to show up, Raglin noted.

The mental health benefits, on the other hand, happen almost immediately. People feel better, less stressed and more relaxed, which may be especially important during the hectic holiday season and a time when many suffer from seasonal affective disorder.

Feel good about feeling good," he said, "and feel good about doing something for yourself that we know has so many benefits that so many people need."

For outdoor workouts, watch the weather forecast and know what youll be up against the next day, whether snow or a cold blast, Raglin advised. Plan the appropriate clothing and have everything ready when for wake up time: gear, gym bag and snack.

Its like youre being helped along, so to speak. That can make a big difference, he said. If you know what youre going to have to experience or endure, it doesnt bother you as much.

This simple goal puts people on the right path without much effort, said Brandon Alderman, an exercise psychologist and associate professor in the department of kinesiology and health at Rutgers University.

The idea behind doing that is youve met your goal and its probably difficult to take those exercise clothes off without actually doing some form of exercise, he said.

This is a more intense variation of the goal above. The advantage is being ready to go right out of bed in clothes that are warm and already in place.

On the other hand, the ritual of getting into exercise clothes can be energizing, Raglin said.

Once you start gearing up, youre getting your head in the game," he said. "Its like a pre-game ritual. Its almost like my heart starts beating faster once I begin to do that."

Swimming is one of the best sports for a long and healthy life. A warm indoor pool can be the perfect place for a workout when the weather outside doesnt cooperate.

Choose a song that to get out of bed and get the heart beating faster. Thats when the race begins, so dont hit the snooze button, Raglin cautioned.

If youre giving yourself a couple of options to snooze, youre done a lot of the time, he noted.

Winter is really a bad time to do it," Raglin said. "But unfortunately, a lot of people start January 1. Its just a penalty on top of a penalty.

People have been overindulging, they feel guilty, they feel like they have to do it and then theyre starting at a time when the environment is kind of conspiring against them.

It's better to start with baby steps and start somewhere warm.

A. Pawlowski is a TODAY contributing editor focusing on health news and features. Previously, she was a writer, producer and editor at CNN.

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Another year is on its way out, and with it, so are a slew of bizarre and hot-ticket wellness trends or so we hope. People fall for all sorts of health trends each year (shout out to 2018s cow cuddling), and 2019 has been no different.

While some trends seem to provide a few benefits for some people hello, keto diet and sober curiosity others are full of lofty promises, faux fixes and dangerous side effects. Or at best, they still need more scientific research before any definitive conclusions can be made.

And so, we think its time to shut the door on a handful of them for now. Here are the wellness trends worth leaving behind:

Putting CBD in absolutely everything

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If theres one wellness trend people went full force toward this year, its cannabidiol, aka CBD. It showed up in food, beauty products, tampons and more.

Although many people doctors included claim CBD can alleviate a range of maladies, like anxiety, pain and sleep issues, the compound is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, which means no one really knows for sure whats in CBD products.

Given that CBD is largely unregulated, users need to be more aware of its effect on their bodies, said Dana Dorfman, a psychotherapist based in New York City. While people experience its positive effects, they must also consider that the longer-term effects of the substance may not be adequately researched.

Additionally, CBD interacts with a lot of medications, including blood thinners and anti-anxiety meds, which can have very dangerous side effects.

Were all about finding ways to help your health, and the potential benefits are exciting. But only in the right dosage and with the right care. Maybe think twice before chugging a CBD latte. The main takeaway: If you want to try CBD, talk to your doctor and get their input on how your body will handle it.

IV drips

In cities where bachelor and bachelorette parties are plenty like Charleston, South Carolina, and Nashville, Tennessee several shops offering intravenous hydration and vitamin drips have popped up. The concept isnt new, but its emergence into the mainstream peaked this year. The goal of the IV is to help soften the blow of a hangover by pumping fluids into your veins and rehydrating your body.

Its a fine idea in theory, but the trend is largely unregulated because IV lounges dont quality as a health care institution in many cities. Additionally, theres no scientific data to support their effectiveness. (As one expert told HuffPost earlier this year, you could essentially be ending up with expensive urine.)

On top of that, easy access to the IVs reduces the consequences of heavy drinking. If were not paying for our alcohol-infused mistakes with a brutal hangover, how are we ever going to learn?

While likely an effective way to rehydrate, the process of getting too drunk, hungover, to the point of requiring nearly medical intervention, sounds a bit too intense to be healthy or sustainable, said Alex Dimitriu, a double board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician.

Celebrity wellness sites

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Earlier this year, Kourtney Kardashian debuted Poosh, a website with a mission to promote a modern lifestyle, achievable by all. The outlet is essentially another version of Goop, the Gwyneth Paltrow-owned brand that aims to do the same thing. Heres the deal: Although these sites can definitely be entertaining to mindlessly sift through, we really cant be taking health advice from them. Not only are many of the tips unnecessary, but some are downright risky. (Remember when Goop wanted readers to stick a $66 jade stone in their vaginas? Yeah, no need.)

Keep in mind some celebrities post about products theyre getting a chunk of cash for endorsing. Some of these products even have the potential to seriously harm our bodies and trigger bad habits. (Remember Kim Kardashians appetite suppressant lollipops?)

Lastly, many of the recs just arent realistic most of us cannot afford to buy all the fancy foods and products these celebrities vouch for. If youre looking for ways to improve your health, look to your doctor, not a Kardashian.

Unsupervised microdosing

People have started taking tiny doses of LSD, magic mushrooms and other psychedelics to achieve more subtle mental effects aka microdosing.

A recent study found that even though microdosing has gotten more popular, there still isnt a lot of scientific literature on it, especially when it comes to long-term health effects. (Not to mention, psychedelics are difficult to study given that theyre illegal in the U.S.)

Whereas some people have reported positive effects like improved mood and focus others have experienced increased anxiety and physiological discomfort.

The use of unregulated psychedelics at any dose is fraught with challenges due to concerns regarding supply, lack of demonstrated efficacy for specific medical conditions, and known potential for adverse effects, said David A. Fiellin, a Yale Medicine physician specializing in addiction medicine. Like all controlled substances, research is needed to help identify specific conditions, adequate dosing, safety and efficacy.

While these substances seem to be healing for some, any form of self-medication can be dangerous, and microdosing shouldnt replace standard medical treatments.

Excessive fasting

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey made news back in April when he shared his wellness habits in an interview with CNBC. One of the most notable points? His eating routine, which involved intense fasting. Dorsey said he often goes entire weekends without eating, and during the week he tries to stick to consuming one meal a day.

This wellness habit is best compared to intermittent fasting, as the CNBC article pointed out. The program has people eat only during specific times. Recently, Today Show anchors Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb also tried sticking to intermittent fasting.

Like most diet trends, there are positives and negatives to intermittent fasting. There also needs to be more research on it. But one of the notable findings is that fasting has a high dropout rate 38% of people who try to fast, quit.

Fasting which can reduce inflammation when done right has two major flaws: One, people who fast tend to reward themselves afterward by indulging in a big, unhealthy meal, according to a Harvard Health blog post. Second, some fasters take it a bit too far and end up depriving their body of food for too long and wind up in a state of malnutrition.

Fad dieting with severe calorie cutting in an attempt to lose weight can be damaging to the body. Often the exact opposite to what is expected occurs metabolism slows, said Kecia Gaither, a New York-based OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine physician, who added that when your metabolism slows, you store fat and weight accumulates.

The risks are especially pronounced with women who fast, she said, as fasting can interfere with hormones and menstruation and cause some people to stop menstruating altogether.

Wellness apps to an extent

OK, were not saying that wellness apps have to go altogether many tools, like fitness and nutrition trackers, can actually encourage people to live a healthier life. But several health experts say a solid portion of the eHealth tools available, including sleep trackers, are inaccurate and not all that beneficial.

On top of that, some people have started using health-related apps in place of an actual doctor. Health care providers arent thrilled about this, especially when it comes to diagnoses or serious health conditions that require a physical evaluation.

Apps have their place along a health continuum, but cannot replace a health provider seeing you face to face, obtaining a medical history from you, examining you, and performing specific diagnostic testing to evaluate, diagnose and treat whatever ails you, Gaither said.

Essential oils

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Lavender, peppermint, lemon they smell good, but the jurys still out on how effective essential oils are when it comes to our health. Despite the iffy research, people are all about using oils to treat a bunch of health conditions, including anxiety, motion sickness and even cancer.

Pleasant smells can help us relax or be reassuring, but have no enduring effects on our health, said Keith Humphreys, a psychiatrist at Stanford Health Care in Stanford, California. Essential oils will not cure diseases. On the other hand, they cant harm you either unless you waste too much of your money on them.

Vaping

This year, vaping quickly devolved from one of the biggest trends to a straight-up epidemic. We now have more than enough evidence (and horror stories) suggesting that vaping is no good for our bodies teens are dying, vapes are exploding in peoples faces, and peoples lungs are giving out. And those are just the short-term consequences. We dont even know what the long-term effects will be, Dimitriu pointed out.

If and when the fun flavors are banned, we may start to see a dip in vaping in 2020.

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Trying to lose weight often comes with a constant stream of donts dont eat this, dont drink that, dont feel joy while eating ever again. Hear us, friends: It really doesnt have to be that way!

Losing weight does require a balanced meal plan built on nutritious foods, which often means cutting back on things like french fries and pizza (le sigh).

However, no foods are truly off-limits. If youre prioritizing weight loss, use this list as an enjoy in moderation guide. Eating these 14 foods in smaller amounts can help you hit your goal.

We love these tasty grab-and-go snacks, but on their own they dont offer much nutritional value. They also dont do much to keep you full and feeling satisfied (which is why its so easy to eat more than the recommended serving).

Instead of relying on these solo, try making them more well rounded by adding some healthy fats or protein i.e., a swipe of nut butter and fresh fruit or a few slices of avocado.

Sadly, these portable delights are often full of sugar (especially refined or added sugars).

They also frequently contain added fiber. That might sound good in theory, but too much fiber (especially from non-natural sources) can leave you gassy, bloated, and a little too regular.

Keep an eye out for bars with more than 7 grams of fiber per serving and any mention of added sugars or sugar alcohols. Shoot for a total of 25 to 35 grams of whole-food sourced fiber per day, spread out over three meals and two or three snacks.

White rice isnt necessarily bad some studies have connected white rice to weight gain and obesity, while others have found no link. What we know: White rice is not as nutritionally dense as brown rice.

Its also relatively low in fiber and protein, which makes it easier to down a larger portion and wont keep you satisfied in the long run. Swap it for brown rice or riced cauliflower, both of which pack a bigger nutritional punch.

Its annoying, but calories still count in liquid form. Its easy not to think about that glass of orange juice or that cream and sugar in your third coffee of the day, but unfortunately, those things add up.

In fact, a 2019 study found that sugary beverages significantly contributed to college students calorie intake, with the average student consuming a whopping 480 calories per day from sugary drinks.

Extra sugar and calories are often lurking in drinks you think of as healthy, like smoothies and energy drinks.

If youre buying a bottled beverage, read the nutrition label. At the coffee shop, ask for just one pump of that sugary syrup in your latte or skip the whipped cream topping.

Just being aware of the places sugar hides can help you make more informed choices that support your weight loss goals.

Unfortunately, the same goes for diet drinks. While these drinks are free of (or extremely low in) calories, studies have linked diet soda and the artificial sweeteners in diet drinks to weight gain, obesity, and higher mortality rates ().

Additionally, a 2016 study found that drinkers of diet beverages often compensate for saving on calories by eating more unhealthy foods. Instead of diet drinks, reach for sugar-free sparkling water, low-sugar fruit juices, and good ol H2O.

With such pretty labels promising low fat, organic, and weight smart meals, its no wonder we head straight for the freezer aisle on days wed rather not cook.

The truth? Those labels work overtime to distract you from a hidden secret: boatloads of sodium, added sugar, and impossible-to-pronounce ingredients.

The link between processed foods and weight gain is clear. If a food is highly processed and contains a ton of hard-to-pronounce ingredients, its best to leave it on the shelf.

*Drops to knees and dramatically screams Whyyyyy?*

The simple, starchy truth: Potato chips are high in saturated fat, refined carbohydrates (aka the bad kind), and calories. A 2011 study even called out potato chips as contributing to more weight gain per serving than any other food.

We all have that one (or multiple) fast-food Achilles heel, dont we? This writers happens to be Shake Shack (Ill take five ShackBurgers, plz).

On the one hand, its totally possible to order a decent meal from a fast-food joint if you check the nutrition info and choose accordingly.

More importantly, though, no matter how you slice it, fast-food options typically contain lots of sodium, sugar, and calories. Theyve also been linked to serious long-term health effects and, surprise surprise, weight gain and obesity.

You probably already know to avoid sugary cereals like Lucky Charms and Cookie Crisp. But did you know that the size of the cereal box can have an effect on weight loss?

According to a 2015 review of studies, people actually eat more when eating from larger packages (and on larger plates). Opt for smaller boxes and smaller bowls, but mostly try to eat intuitively.

No ones saying you have to eat your cereal out of a teacup, but maybe ditch the giant serving bowl.

Beer and sugary mixed drinks are the worst culprits here, but alcohol in general adds a lot of unnecessary calories to your day (ever hear the phrase drink your dinner?).

Youre also more likely to overeat after having a few. If you do want to have a drink, opt for liquor (vodka, tequila, whiskey) on the rocks or with low calorie mixers like club soda. And per usual, indulge responsibly!

Yogurt can be a great healthy snack as long as youre checking the ingredients list to see how much sugar has been added. Flavored yogurts can sometimes have more sugar than some cookies and candy bars ().

Plain Greek and Icelandic varieties tend to have more protein and fewer carbs. If you need a hint of sweetness, try mixing in some chopped fruit.

Look, no one really eats dessert with nutritional value in mind, and we totally support enjoying dessert in moderation.

That being said, ice cream is a slippery slope when it comes to unintentionally downing high amounts of added sugar, fat, and calories. (Friendly reminder: One pint often contains four servings of ice cream.)

There are tons of delicious and healthy desserts out there. Try blending up frozen bananas and topping them with some dark chocolate chips for a treat similar in texture and flavor to ice cream.

But if youre screaming for ice cream, go ahead and have some just try to keep it to the recommended 1/2 cup serving. Eating what youre really craving will help you feel satisfied, not deprived, on your weight loss journey.

Bagged popcorn might promise to be all natural or low fat, but the packaged varieties are usually loaded with butter, salt, artificial flavors, and other preservatives.

Homemade popcorn, on the other hand, is a great snack when youre craving something crunchy since its relatively low in calories (30 to 35 calories per popped cup!).

Start with undressed kernels and pop em on the stove or in an air popper. Then, try sprinkling them with garlic powder and Italian herbs for a tasty savory option. Or drizzle with honey and add a shake of cinnamon if you want an alternative to kettle corn.

Salad is usually the gold star of healthy food options, but thats negated when you coat it with a high calorie or processed dressing.

Some of the worst offenders: ranch (ugh, we know), thousand island, honey mustard, Caesar, sugary vinaigrettes, and really just about anything bottled in the condiment aisle.

Youre better off making dressings at home. It might sound time consuming, but you can make dressings in batches and keep them in jars for weeks of use.

Try any of these delicious recipes you can whip up in a pinch. When in doubt, just give your plate a sprinkle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Yum!

Weight loss 101

Nutrition obviously plays a huge role in weight loss. But its worth noting some other key points:

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