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Seattle Mayor Adds Diet Drinks to His Soda Tax ‘To Tackle White Privilege’ – Heat Street

Posted: May 8, 2017 at 5:42 am

The mayor of Seattle has altered the rules of his proposed soda tax whichwould fund education for minoritiesto include diet drinks because affluent white people tend toconsume them more.

Mayor Ed Murray of the staunchly liberal Seattle cityoriginally proposed the soda tax during hisstate of the city address in February.Under hisinitial plan, distributors of sugarydrinks would have to pay 2 cents per ounce.

It would cover sodas such as Coke and Pepsi, energy drinks like Red Bull, fruit drinks, sweetened teas and bottled coffees such as those sold by Starbucks.

The Mayorclaimed the tax would bring $16 million in revenue thatwould be spent on education programs aimed at reducing disparities between the citys white students and students of color.

But the mayor has updated the plan after the staff of the mayors office told him that the tax would actually disproportionatelyfall on poor minorities, who have higher rates of soda consumption than white residents.

Murray changed the bill, lowering the levy to 1.75 cents per ounce and included diet drinks because they are by favored by affluent white city residents, despite the fact that most diet drinks have no calories and therefore dont contribute to obesity.

According to Reason, taxing diet drinks has become an issue of equality to the mayor because they more likely to be consumed by upper middle class white people and therefore must be taxed as a way to fightwhite privileged institutionalized racism.

The white privilege tax may be a distraction for Murray, whos facing accusations from four men that he paid for sex and sexually abused them in the 1980s when they were teen boys. A high profile lawsuit from one of the men filed last month claims thatMurray raped and molested him over several years, beginning in 1986 when the man was a 15-year-old high-school dropout.Murray has denied the accusations.

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Gluten-free diet may come with health complications, study reports – Science Recorder

Posted: May 8, 2017 at 5:42 am

Gluten-free diets do not lower your risk for heart disease and may even lead to some health concerns, a new studypublished in BMJ reports.

Gluten is a natural protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. In recent years, many people have cut the substance out of their diet because they believe it leads to better health.However, no long-term studies had looked at how that change affects the risk of chronic conditions.

In the recent research, a team of U.S.-based scientists found that cutting out gluten tends to lower a persons intake of whole grains. As those grains are linked to numerous health benefits including a lower risk for heart disease losing them can lead to problems.

As a result, the team states that, unless a person has celiac disease, they should not shy away from gluten. It can be reduced in some cases, but for the most part, people should balance non-gluten foods with ones that contain whole grains.

Researchers reached this conclusion by analyzing data from a study of more than 110,000 U.S. health professionals. All of the subjects periodically answered questions over a 26-year period about the different foods they consumed. This allowed the team to estimate how much gluten each patient had in their diet, as well as see whether or not they experienced a heart attack during the study.

After dividing the subjects into five groups, the researchers found that those who ate the most gluten did not have a higher risk for heart attack than those who ate the least. In fact, the data showed that gluten initially appeared to be linked with a lower risk of heart attack. However, this connection is not tied to gluten consumption, but rather the intake of whole grains.

These findings do not support the promotion of a gluten-restricted diet with a goal of reducing coronary heart disease risk, the researchers wrote in their study, according toLive Science.

This study is purely observational, which means no concrete conclusions can be drawn about cause and effect. However, the scientists believe there is enough evidence in the data to show that the reduction of gluten may lead to specific heart-related health problems and that people should make sure to keep whole grains in their usual diet.

Any time you eliminate whole categories of food youve been used to eating, you run the risk of nutritional deficiencies, said co-author Peter H.R. Green, director of Columbia Universitys Celiac Disease Center, according to Newsweek. Unless people are very careful, a gluten-free diet can lack vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

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There’s More to Mama June’s Weight Loss Than Meets the Eye – TVOvermind

Posted: May 8, 2017 at 5:41 am

Whether you (secretly) love Mama June or cringe every time you hear her name, you have to admit that Mama June Shannons dramatic weight loss has completely transformed her appearance for the better. If you havent been following her weight loss journey on WE TVs Mama June: From Not to Hot, you may not be familiar with how she managed to drop 300 pounds. The truth is that even if you have watched every second of the show, there are several things you might not know. Here are 5 things you were never told about Mama Junes weight loss.

There was more to her weight loss than just diet and exercise.

After losing 90 pounds, Mama Junes weight loss plateaued and she began to experience fainting episodes. With a goal of losing at least 80 more pounds, she opted to undergo gastric sleeve surgery. This procedure involves taking out around 80% of the stomach, though the digestive tract stays intact, unlike gastric bypass surgery. While this procedure is permanent, shell still have to exercise and eat healthy or run the risk of regaining the weight she lost.

To perfect her look, she underwent over $75,000 worth of surgery.

In addition to having 9 pounds of loss skin removed from her stomach, bat wings (sides of her arms), and turkey neck, Mama June also underwent a variety of plastic surgery procedures. They include liposuction around her neck and on her face, a tummy tuck, and breast implants and a lift. She also had porcelain veneers placed on her teeth. Finally, she had a procedure referred to as cool sculpting to get rid of her double chin.

She didnt rely on anyone else for help with her medical bills.

In an interview with the Dominic Nati Show, Mama June was quick to point out that she alone was responsible for the costs of her surgery. She said, I had to pay, just like everybody else. Of course, she did receive money from WE TV for appearing on the show, which made it easier for her to afford the procedures. On the other hand, no one has revealed how much she was paid for doing the show.

Shes joined a support group.

Although she was nervous about walking into a room of people I dont know and talking about my overeating, Mama June decided it was necessary to join an overeaters support group to help maintain her weight loss long-term. She opted for a small support group, which was particularly beneficial after she fell off the wagon due to the stress of Sugar Bears upcoming wedding.

Her weight loss has taken a (positive) toll on her emotional health.

Although Mama June admits that her weight loss was initially motivated by revenge and a desire to make Sugar Bear kind of jealous, thats no longer the case. Now, shes motivated because I dont want to disappoint everybody and not be the skinny Mama June that everybody is looking forward to. it cant be about making everyone happy its got to be about me.

So, what do you think? How does Mama June look and more importantly, will she be able to maintain her weight loss?

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I Can’t Help but Wonder Why Wonder Woman Is Shilling Weight-Loss Protein Bars – Gizmodo

Posted: May 8, 2017 at 5:41 am

Warner Bros. got a bit of flack over the past few weeks for its apparent lack of advertising for Wonder Woman, its first female-led superhero film. Even though later reports suggested its had more advertising dollars behind it than Suicide Squad, the backlash seemed to work... as weve since gotten a slew of TV ads and promotions for Dianas debut. Sadly, some of those promos arent helping.

ThinkThin, a line of protein bars, smoothie mixes, and oatmeal geared toward weight loss and management, recently announced a massive promotional partnership with Wonder Woman. The pairing includes big displays, discounts on tickets, as well as a contest to win a VIP trip to the films premiere. This isnt the only product that Wonder Woman has paired with so far the films also got deals with PinkBerry and Dr. Pepper. But, to be honest, this one was a pretty bad idea.

Before I go into anything else, this isnt about thinkThin or female-focused protein products in general Ive tried thinkThin bars before and theyre not bad. This is about what kind of message Warner Bros. and Wonder Woman are sending by advertising with it.

Marketing has an incredibly unhealthy relationship with female body image. While there have been efforts over the past few years to encourage more body diversity in advertising, theres still a major stigma over weight and appearance. At least nine out of 10 fashion models nowadays are dangerously underweight, and both women and girls are targeted into insecurity for the sake of promoting clothes, lifestyles, or weight-loss products. Its gotten to the point where about half of 3 to 6-year-old girls worry about their weight.

Nowadays, superhero films are geared as much to children as they are to adults. Its why Batman v. Superman was advertised on kids cereal boxes, even though its a pretty violent film. But, we didnt get the Dark Knight on a protein powder commercial, nor was Superman out there promoting protein-enriched Greek Yogurt with a store display. So, what kind of message do girls receive when theyre told that Wonder Woman, their superhero icon, wants them to buy products that literally tell them to think thin?

Wonder Woman is the first female-led superhero film weve gotten in years, and arguably the biggest one to date. It doesnt have a responsibility to be a perfect film, as impossible expectations have been used to discredit movies with female leads. But, I do say it has a responsibility to respect its audience. It clearly looks like theyve tried to market the film to women and girls, especially since they used Supergirls audience engagement as inspiration. But, this is the wrong way to do it. Women and girls dont want to be told they need to think thin in order to be Wonder Woman. They already are Wonder Women.

Still, its not as weird as that Beauty and the Beast banana.

[The Mary Sue]

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Extending weight loss program helps people who are overweight … – Science Daily

Posted: May 8, 2017 at 5:41 am


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World’s fattest woman AIRLIFTED to new hospital following row – Daily Star

Posted: May 8, 2017 at 5:41 am

THE world's fattest woman is preparing to be treated in Abu Dhabi this week after falling out with her Indian doctors over her treatment.

New images released this week showed the apparent dramatic weight loss Eman Ahmed had achieved following surgery.

But now she has been loaded onto a specially adapted plane to take her to the Middle East.

Eman had to have Dr Shajir Gaffar, CEO of VPS Healthcare, Dubai and Northern Emirates and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery where she is due to be treated, on the flight to monitor her heart due to her still massive weight.

It comes as doctors in India have refusing to continue treating Eman saying they have fitted a gastric band and now she needs to continue the work on her own at home.

Eman who tipped the scales at an incredible half a tonne (79 stone) was discharged from hospital with medics refusing to carry out any further treatment on her following a falling out between Eman's sister Shaimaa Selim and her treating surgeon Dr Muffazal Lakdawala.

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Everything is ready and prepared, she has a specialised room prepared for her and the family

Shaimaa Selim said her sister had deteriorated since the operation at the Saifee Hospital in the city of Mumbai in western India's Maharashtra state.

The pair flew from their home in the Egyptian city of Alexandria to India after surgeon Dr Muffazal Lakdawala offered to help Ms Abdulati lose weight.

He performed bariatric surgery, which involves fitting a gastric band to reduce the size of her stomach and claimed the operation had helped her lose about 250 kilogrammes (39 stone 7 pounds).

But Ms Selim says the hospital does not even have equipment capable of weighing her and she estimates that her sister has lost no more than 60 kilogrammes (9 stone 6 pounds).

The row rumbled on and caused Ms Selim to seek outside help with medics form Abu Dhabi stepping forward.

Eman had previously not left her home in Alexandria, Egypt for 25 years prior to the weight loss trip to India.

Sanet Mayer, Director of Burjeel's Medevac unit, said Eman is set to undergo a series of health tests when she arrives at the new facility.

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Eman is currently being fed a special liquid diet via a feeding tube and cannot speak very well. This happened when she suffered a stroke in Egypt prior to the surgery.

Sanet said: "She can understand some commands, but she is unable to complete sentences. She's not able to speak words that people can understand, but she can obey commands.

"Everything is ready and prepared, she has a specialised room prepared for her and the family, and she has a bariatric bed, which prevents bed sores for long term patients."

But getting Eman to the hospital safely is the gravest concern for now, say medics.

Dr Gaffar continued: "As of now I would say health and safety is our priority. We are looking at the safe transportation of the patient, to Abu Dhabi, from here."

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February 2017: ASCI upheld complaints against 242 misleading ads – Best Media Info

Posted: May 8, 2017 at 5:41 am

In February 2017, The Advertising Standards Council of Indias Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) upheldcomplaints against 242 out of 305 advertisements. Out of 242 advertisements against which complaints were upheld, 165 belonged to the Healthcare category, 31 to the Education category, followed by 19 in the Food & Beverages category, 9 in Personal Care Category, and 18 advertisements from other categories.

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The CCC found the following claims of 166 advertisements in health care products or services to be either misleading or false or not adequately / scientifically substantiated and hence violating ASCIs Code. Some of the health care products or services advertisements also contravened provisions of the Drug & Magic Remedies Act and Chapter 1.1 and III.4 of the ASCI Code. Complaints against the following advertisements were upheld.

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Australian nutritionist shares six easy ways to lose weight without dieting – NEWS.com.au (blog)

Posted: May 8, 2017 at 5:40 am


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This is the MAIN reason you’re not losing weight and it’s simple to fix – Daily Star

Posted: May 8, 2017 at 5:40 am

THIS is the super simple reason why youre not losing weight.

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When you decide you want to lose weight, often the first thing you will do is restrict your calories.

This is the worst thing you can do.

Lisa Young, a nutritionist and adjunct professor of nutrition at New York University told Womens Health that cutting too many calories can actually stall weight loss.

"Restricting calories too much almost always backfires," Lisa explained.

Restricting calories too much almost always backfires.

She added that this is because the body needs calories in order to burn calories. Lisa likened it to when you want to light a fire you need to throw kindling on the fireplace to ignite it.

The nutritionist continued the fire analogy by encouraging you to think of food as your bodys kindling.

When you are eating enough food, the body uses this food for fuel and then turns the fat it has stored into energy.

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However, Lisa said when you restrict calories, your body goes into starvation mode and will begin to break down lean muscle tissue in oder to reserve its energy stores.

This can slow down the metabolism which can not only make you feel sluggish, but make it harder for you to lose weight.

This ties into previous studies that have shown people who skip breakfast are more likely to put on weight than people who dont.

Studies have also found eating healthy food regularly helps keep you full and is one of the best ways to lose weight.

If you are actively trying to lose weight, the National Institutes of Health said women should eat 1,200 to 1,500 calories per day and men should eat around 1,900 calories.

If you are eating less calories than this per day, it becomes tough for the body to perform basic functions that keep us healthy.

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Conquering joint pain the natural way – Starts at 60

Posted: May 7, 2017 at 12:42 am

Joint pain is a major problem for many Australians, with more than three million reportedly suffering arthritis-related joint pain, and women more likely than men to be affected.

While you should always have your joint pain checked out by a doctor before making big changes to your diet or exercise, there are some simple steps you can safely try today that could help ease the discomfort.

Get the good fats

Upping the amount of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in your diet can help your joints, because they have anti-inflammatory properties.

You can get more of these fatty acids by taking supplements, but its always a bit more enjoyable to obtain them through yummy food. Delicious meals enriched with fish, pumpkin seeds, spinach, kale, and Brussels sprouts will give you a boost of omega-3 and omega-6.

Flaxseed another great source of these good fatty acids can besprinkledover your breakfast cereal or salads to give those meals extra crunch.

Spice up your life and reduce pain

Filling your diet full of certain spices will not only make your food taste great but also fill your body with amazing anti-inflammatory properties.

Turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon have compounds that block the inflammatorycytokines that cause joint pain. As well as including them when you cook, these fab spices can also be added to drinks for an fuss-free way to get them into your diet.

Dried or candied ginger is a great snack as well as a tasty addition to stir fries and dressings.

Get the good oil on your joints

Using oil for cooking and salad dressings is good for your joints as well as for additional flavour.

Extra virgin olive oil cold-pressed is best so it keeps its natural properties contains biologically active compounds that combat joint pain. Other oils, including grapeseed, avocado, and canola, help with joint pain and have the added advantage of improving heart health.

Get some friendly support

Another great way to deal with joint pain is to find others whore in the same boat as you. Being part of a support group means you can share your experiences with people who understand what you are going through, as well as giving you a chance to swap potential remedies.

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