If this plate of steak and chips looks a bit unusual, that is because it has been blended and remoulded to be safe for stroke, dementia and Parkinsons patients to eat.

The novel food has been designed to bring dignity and choice to the one in four elderly people in the UK who have problems swallowing.

Known as texture modified foods, the meals are made of real ingredients like meat, potatoes and vegetables which are blended into a smooth paste before being moulded into shape.

Experts say it means thousands of elderly people who are unable to swallow normal food can safely experience eating a proper" meal without the risk of choking on lumps - instead of having to rely on eating pureed, baby food meals which can be boring and undignified.

As many as one in four people aged over 76 in the UK suffers from difficulties swallowing, known medically as dysphagia.

The condition, which ranges in severity from being unable to swallow certain foods to being completely unable to swallow, is usually caused by other health problems which damage control of the mouth and throat.

Studies suggest dysphagia affects around 300,000 stroke patients in the UK, as well as up to one in five people with dementia and up to two thirds of later-stage Parkinsons patients.

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Avocado has already made a place for itself in the good book of nutritionists, thanks to its healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamin D, vitamin E, and other major nutrients. Starting comes with a improving the function of your digestive system, alleviating depression and strengthening your vision to reducing your risk of osteoporosis and healthy cholesterol regulation, this stony fruit does it all for you. Now, it turns out that avocados can help in diabetes prevention too. According to a study published in the journal MolecularNutrition and Food Research, Avocation B (AvoB), a fat molecule found only in avocados, counters incomplete oxidation in skeletal muscle and thepancreas to reduce insulin resistance.Incomplete oxidation is a state where your body is unable to burn fats due to obesity or diabetes. Insulin resistance in diabetic patients doesnt allow their to properly remove glucose from the blood. Diabetes has been linked with increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.

Here are the details of the study, that were given to ANI, by the researchers.

For the first time, new research led by Prof. Paul Spagnuolo has shown how a compound found only in the fruit can inhibit cellular processes that normally lead to diabetes.In safety testing in humans, the team also found that the substance was absorbed into the blood with no adverse effects in the kidney, liver or muscle. Those complications can arise when mitochondria, or the energy powerhouses in the bodys cells, are unable to burn fatty acids completely. Normally, fatty acid oxidation allows the body to burn fats. Obesity or diabetes hinders that process, leading to incomplete oxidation. In their study, the team fed mice high-fat diets for eight weeks to induce obesity and insulin resistance. For the next five weeks, they added AvoB to the high-fat diets of half of the mice. The treated mice weighed significantly less than those in the control group, showing slower weight gain.

More important, said Spagnuolo, the treated mice showed greater insulin sensitivity, meaning that their bodies were able to absorb and burn blood glucose and improve their response to insulin.

In a human clinical study, AvoB given as a dietary supplement to participants eating a typical western diet was absorbed safely into their blood without affecting the kidney, liver or skeletal muscle. The team also saw reductions in weight in human subjects, although Spagnuolo said the result was not statistically significant. Having demonstrated its safety in humans, they plan to conduct clinical trials to test AvoBs efficacy in treating metabolic ailments in people. Spagnuolo said the safety trial helped the team to determine just how much AvoB to include in the supplement formulation.

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Theres no one-size-fits-all plan: People interpret fruitarianism to suit their needs. Some fruitarians start the day by juicing 10 oranges. Others eat a banana-berry smoothie. Still others sit down to enjoy a plate of mangoes, melon, and almonds. A growing subset of vegans describe themselves as fruitarians, which may mean that up to 75 percent or more of what they eat is fruit.

Some people only eat raw organic fruit, while others allow dried or frozen fruit. Some fruitarians permit nuts and seeds, which grow on trees and can be categorized as fruits. Similarly, some may eat grains, which are considered to be the fruits of the plants which produce them. Some fruitarians round out their diets with leafy greens or other vegan-friendly foods. Others only eat sweet fruits.

Nutrition experts consider fruitarianism a fad diet that could cause malnutrition because so many food groups are left out of the diet, yet enthusiasts believe that the eating style works for them. Many fruitarians only eat home-prepared foods, to ensure that theyre not getting unwanted ingredients from restaurants. Heres what else fruitarians may experience:

Nibbling all day

Many fruitarians eat whenever theyre hungry, rather than consuming three meals. You may find you are grazing, says Beth Bluestone, RD, a registered dietitian at Cleveland Clinic Wellness. The calories are more quickly absorbed than from other foods. Youre going to burn through it fast.

Feeling bloated

The fiber and natural sugars in fruit may cause gassiness and bloating. Some people have trouble digesting large quantities of fructose, Bluestone says. It can cause abdominal discomfort, diarrhea. Tracy Morris, Fitbits nutritionist adds, Still, the huge amount of fruit required to meet your daily calorie needs is likely to cause some degree of bloating for most people.

Incorporating fats

A well-balanced diet contains fats, protein, and carbohydrates. Fruit is comprised mainly of carbohydrates, but fruitarians can get fat from avocados, nuts, and seeds. Plus, nuts and seeds may supply essential fatty acids. One [essential fatty acid] in particular is omega 3s, Bluestone says. Thats something that we can get from a plant source, but it depends if we are having nuts and seeds in the diet or not. Flaxseeds and walnuts, are a great source of omega 3s.

Seeking protein

It may be extremely difficult for fruitarians to get enough protein, although nuts, seeds, and grains can be valuable sources. I would even recommend fruitarians include some eggs, beans, or even steak once in a while, says Bart Wolbers, researcher at Nature Builds Health.

Vegans on a vegetable-rich can find it tricky to meet their protein needs if they arent including legumes or nuts and seeds-the fruitarian diet is extremely low in protein. We need essential amino acids, the building blocks of , to help to build and repair your muscles, organs, skin, blood, and to make different chemicals, like hormones, in your body. Fruit, although high in essential nutrients like fiber and vitamin C, isnt a source of protein. Were not able to meet all those building blocks of those different essential amino acids when your diet is that highly restricted, says Bluestone.

Considering supplements

Fruit contains fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants but is missing many essential nutrients that you need. People who follow this diet can be at a significantly increased risk of deficiencies in iron, protein, vitamin D, calcium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, says Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN, who serves on the advisory board for .

Strict fruitarians may not want to take supplements. Protein supplements that are from a plant source, such as soy or pea protein would not fall into the fruitarian category, and thats where it becomes challenging, Bluestone says.

Rounding out the diet

Broadening your interpretation beyond sweet fruit will make the diet more balanced, healthier, and sustainable. Morris says, Experts around the world agree we should all be and less animal products-its better for our health and its better for the planet-but theres no need to limit yourself to only fruit. Why eliminate whole food groups which have been shown to improve health and add years to your life? Filling your plate with foods like vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds is a smart eating strategy.

Signs the diets hurting your health

Fruitarianism isnt for everyone. Ashton Kutcher made headlines in 2013 when he was hospitalized after following the diet. If you feel hungry constantly, its time to abandon the plan. Symptoms such as low energy levels, confusion, tiredness, hair loss, hair thinning, muscle wasting, slow healing, extreme weight loss, or getting sick easier, says Bluestone, are signs its time to ditch the diet.

How to safely eat a fruit-heavy diet

If youre intrigued by the idea of subsisting mainly on fruits, ask a registered dietitian how to do it safely. Talk about what your health goals are and what youre trying to accomplish, Bluestone says. We can work together to make it happen, looking out to prevent malnutrition, and preventing them from adopting a long-term plan that would not be healthy.

This article is not intended to substitute for informed medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.

Lisa Fields

Lisa Fields is a full-time freelance writer who specializes in health, nutrition, fitness, sleep and psychology. Her work has been published in Readers Digest, WebMD, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle, Womens Health, Shape, Self and other publications. She lives in South Jersey, outside of Philadelphia.

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Christmas is the time of year where you can eat and drink as much as you like without feeling guilty and it's Christmas is the only excuse you need.

But while its nice to get merry and have a drink, or two, at the pub, its important to keep the roads safe during the festive period.

When consuming alcohol you should always drink responsibly, ensuring you have a way to get home safely, whether thats a taxi, walking or using a designated driver.

But being the responsible one can sometimes feel like youre missing out, so Greene King pubs have teamed up with Coca-Cola to launch their annual Christmas anti-drink drive campaign.

To mark 10 years of the campaign - and to make the festive period a little more enjoyable for the designated drivers taking one for the team - this year they have also teamed up with Heineken.

The campaign is offering free soft drinks, including Coke and Diet Coke, Appletiser or an alcohol-free bottle of Heineken to drivers.

All you have to do is show your keys to the bar staff at any Greene King run pub in North Wales when you buy your first soft drink, and theyll give you some vouchers for a free second drink.

There are five Greene King run pubs in North Wales where you can take advantage of this until January 1:

However, if you're heading further afield for you Christmas do, these are some other noteworthy participating pubs:

Chester:

Liverpool:

Paul Robertson, associate director, On-Premise at Coca-Cola European Partners GB, said: Wed like to thank Greene King for partnering with us for the last 10 years on the Designated Driver campaign and continuing to evolve the platform to ensure it remains relevant to todays consumers.

Greene King should be applauded for its continued leadership in helping to promote responsible drinking and embracing the role soft drinks can play across its estate, especially on the lead up to Christmas. Heres to another 10 years of partnership.

Phil Thomas, Chief Commercial Officer at Greene King, added: As a leading pub company, we have an important role to play in helping to promote responsible drinking, and we have given away around a quarter of a million free Coca-Cola products over the past decade as part of the Designated Driver campaign.

Cindy Tervoort, Marketing Director, HEINEKEN, said: "As many people unite in bars across the country during the Christmas party season, we feel its important to offer a choice for everyone at this time of year whilst also encouraging people to be safe on the roads.

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The 800-mile route from Derbyshire to Cape Wrath developed by Cycling UK has picked up its first award a little over two months after officially launching, picking up the gong atiNewsNational Staycation Awards.

Duncan Dollimore, Cycling UKs head of campaigns said, At Cycling UK were passionate about both encouraging and enabling more people to enjoy the UKs breathtaking countryside, so its great to see our Great North Trail recognised by the Staycation Awards.

The off-road cycling community has been calling for joined up and long-distance routes, which is why Cycling UK developed and launched the Great North Trail. Its an 800- mile trail from Derbyshire to the northern coasts of Scotland, connecting existing off-road routes with quiet lanes to create an iconic largely off-road route across some of northern England and Scotlands most stunning landscapes.

This is all despite Cycling UK admitting the route still"isn't perfect", and say there is an ongoing process in some areas of the trail to negotiate permissive access. This is to designate ideal sections as bridleways rather than footpaths to avoid any on-road sections for cyclistswhere possible.

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Pam Tillis keeps busy touring, making appearances and forever moving forward to her next musical project. Just last week she was a presenter for the Country Music Association awards with Women of Country Music as the theme.Country music is lucky to have her in their genre. But it wouldnt have mattered what Tillis chose to record and perform, she has one of those rare voices that lends itself to anything she wants to sing. She can easily move from classic country, to pop, to a bluesy torch singer wherever her heart, her soul and the lyrics lead.

Its rare when the puzzle pieces just seem to fit the first time a person opens the jigsaw box, but when Norm Stulz had the ability to make people laugh as early as the second grade in Detroit, there was no denying opening the comedy box was his lifes calling.Just a few years later in the seventh grade, he met the girl of his dreams and to this day, he and his wife Sharon, continue to build on a life together as two crazy kids in love. Laughter has been the glue for the relationship and the career path that has sustained Stulz for nearly 40 years.

Hosting a holiday dinner for your family is an undertaking in itself, but resorts are tasked with preparing the perfect menu for thousands of guests at multiple restaurants.Which items do guests want on the menu? How much food to order? When to start cooking? How many guests to prepare for? These are all questions the food and beverage departments must consider when planning for a holiday.

This time of year box stores are filled to the brim with every electronic device and latest phone known to man, but are there people on your list who already have all that stuff? Everyone has that one relative who is a challenge when comes to finding the perfect gift. Unique people require unique items and thinking outside the traditional box store offerings. Maybe that difficult-to-buy-for person is yourself because you never know what might strike your fancy.

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