Skincare is predicting $180 billion in global spend by 2024. Thats a 30% increase from where it sits right now, but dont bother betting against it. The industry is a runaway rocket ship; it firmly pushed past makeup sales in 2018, and is now counting on multibillion dollar growth among men, who have recently discovered a wide world or products beyond lip balm and talcum powder.

This success has already birthed, or at least magnified, a number of parallel, ripple businesses, which work in tandem with skincare, and share its self-care ethos. According to market research company Datassential, this trend is best exhibited in the recent convergence of beauty and food. Emerging brands like Purely Elizabeth, Sakara, Bare Bones Broth, Coco Luxe and Kalumi best exemplify the so-called kitchen beauty renaissance, and have staked claims on the credo that looking good starts with eating better.

We applaud their efforts, and have happily recommended some of their products. But its important to remember that many of the ideas and ingredients that these brands are selling are already available to us. In an age when (for some) skincare routines can cost over $200 a month, its helpful to revisit these concepts, and cultivate a grasp on how you can optimize your diet to help your skins greater cause preferably without having to rely on more subscription boxes.

To that end, we sourced a panel of 11 expert dermatologists and nutritionists and asked them a variety of questions. What foods are harmful to the skin? What foods are now seen as beneficial? Where do antioxidants fit in? Is turmeric overhyped? Find their answers below, including ruminations on gut health, sulfur and the best food to protect against sun damage.

Spoiler: it isnt M&Ms.

Skin is the bodys largest organ. When were not eating well or chronically stressed, inflamed skin is often the first telltale sign that somethings going on internally.There arent any serums, masks, creams or supplements that can take the place of a healthy diet.You can spend thousands on skincare products and supplements, but if youre eating poorly, your skin will show it. Nicole DeMasi, MS, RDN, CDCES, Founder of DeMasi Nutrition

People who are seriously concerned about optimizing their skincare routines should pay attention to diet: we are what we eat, and the skin shows it. Many dermatologic studies have shown a correlation between diet and common skin diseases such as acne and rosacea. There is also ample scientific evidence showing that our diet directly ages the skin, even leading to wrinkle. Oxidative stress can actually be linked back to certain foods it occurs when there are too many free radicals in the bodys cells, and not enough antioxidants to balance them. Dr. Kemunto Mokaya, board-certified dermatologist based in Knoxville,TN

Sugar is one of the absolute worst across the board when it comes to skin health. Kylene Bogden, RD,Love WellnessAdvisor, former dermatologist to the Cleveland Cavaliers

Sugar and high glycemic index foods(anything that converts into sugar quickly, likewhite bread, potatoes, processed foods) cause a spike in insulin, which leads to inflammation and a process called glycation. The sugar molecules attach themselves to the proteins in collagen and make collagenlose its elasticity, resulting in sagging skin.The spike in insulin can also cause a surge in testosterone, which can contribute to acne breakouts due to increased sebum production. Dr. Uzma Qureshi, MBChB, MRCGP, MRCS, medical director of MySkynClinic in Yorkshire

You may have noticed that when youve indulged a little more than usual in processed foods, it all shows up in your complexion. Sugar is one of the biggest culprits, and tends to have a major effect on skin: it activates inflammation by binding to collagen, which makes the skin appear stiff and more rigid. Jennifer Keirstead, RHN atMountain Trek Fitness Retreat & Health Spa

It isnt talked about enough, but common food senstivies like gluten and dairy can be very hard on the skin for certain people.(Im one of these people.) Heidi Moretti, MS, RD, The Healthy RD

The two most common things I eliminate with my male patients with skin concerns is cow dairy and trans fats (usually found in fried or processed food). In recent studies, dairy has been linked to increased acne and redness in the face. Your skin is made up of a large percentage of fatty cells, so poor quality fats such as trans fats found in fried foods are linked to poor skin health. Michael Robinson ND, CNS, LDN, Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Nutritionist

Collagen is the main structural protein in the body. Its about 25-35% of the body. Without collagen, wed be just like a big puddle of skin. If you think about how inflammatory foods react in the body, they actually break down or hinder the use of proper collagen.So, ingesting inflammatory foods is actually doing the exact opposite of what were aiming for, when having great skin is our goal. Its about taking in foods that build collagen, not break it down. Dr. Christian Gonzalez, Naturopathic Doctor,Non-Toxic Living Expert, podcaster at Heal Thy Self

Vitamin Cisfound in both the epidermal (superficial) and dermal (deeper) layers of the skin. Its essential in collagen production. Peppers, dark leafy greens andBrusselssproutsaresome underrated sources. Dr. Qureshi

Vitamin C is needed in order for collagen synthesis to occur. To help promote collagen production, aim to consume foods rich in Vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, bell peppers, kiwi and strawberries, leafy greens, tomatoes and broccoli. Alex Turnbull, RD and Gut Council Member forJetson

For better skin, a large portion of the diet should include vegetables, fruits, whole-grains, legumes, seeds and nuts. Opt for healthier cooking methods like steaming and boiling. Foods rich in antioxidants help to neutralize free radicals, therefore preventing damage of collagen. Dr. Mokaya

People pay an arm and a leg to rub antioxidants like melatonin, glutathione, and resveratrol onto their skin, but these commercial products are often full of harsh chemicals. Meanwhile, those antioxidants are all available via food which benefits every cell in the body, not just where you rub the lotion. Glutathione is our master antioxidant and is found in greens like Brussels sprouts and asparagus, as well as almonds and walnuts. Melatonin is found richly in Cherries, orange bell peppers and Goji berries. Resveratrol is in dark-colored foods such as blueberries, red grapes and chocolate, as well as peanuts.Dr. Robinson

Anthocyanins are antioxidants in red and purple fruits and vegetables, and are helpful in reducing the inflammation and free-radical damage to the skin from UV light and everyday air pollution. Anthocyanins are commonly found in strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, but cherries have the highest levels of all. So, say hello to summer fruit. Tsippora Shainhouse, MD, FAAD., board-certified dermatologist in Beverly Hills

Clinical research has shown that blemish-prone skin has a less-diverse skin microbiome. One simple way to increase the amount of good gut bacteria is to include probiotic-rich, fermented foods in the diet. These can include: unpasteurized sauerkraut, kimchi, miso and apple cider vinegar.Increase your high-fiber food intake, as theyre full of prebiotics. Prebiotics contain fibrous carbohydrates that nourish the good bacteria to help it to grow (broccoli, cauliflower, legumes, seeds, garlic, oats and avocado). The more varied your fiber sources, the more microbial diversity is encouraged. Keirstead

There are skin receptors on every organ, as well as inside our GI tract. When these receptors are disturbed and our good bacteria is thrown out of whack, you will see skin issues such as acne, psoriasis, dermatitis and others. Bogden

Many bowel conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease,are associated with skin rashes. Improving the healthy bacteria can be done bytaking a probiotic supplement, which will add bacteria such asLactobacillus and Bifidobacteriumand help foster the presence of good bacteria.Fermented foods such as pickled vegetables, kefir,Jerusalemartichokesand natural yogurtwill then feed that bacteria so they can multiply. Dr. Qureshi

Depending on the health of your gut bugs and the integrity of your gastrointestinal barrier, you may notice skin issues flare with foods such as dairy or gluten. This occurs when a gut tissue enzyme called transglutaminase cross-reacts with the epidermal tissues transglutaminase. Gut tissue transglutaminase is what helps digest gluten, and the same enzyme that processes gluten also exists in the skin! That cross-reaction is what results in issues like hives, eczema and psoriasis. Bogden

Omega 3 oils help keep skin hydrated, reduce inflammation and help the skin to repair itself.It also works to create strong cell membranes.You can find itinwalnuts, seafood and fatty fish. Dr. Qureshi

Salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines are fatty fish that contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to reduce inflammation in the body and skin. Two to three servings a week can also help reduce LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Adding these fish to the diet will help balance the omega 3-to-omega 6 fatty ratio (the latter of which can actually trigger inflammation). Fish oil supplements also make a fine substitute. Shainhouse

Zinc, which can be found in foods like oysters, fortified cereals, chickpeas and cashews has been shown to help reduce inflammation and may be beneficial for people who suffer from acne. Erin Jensen PA-C, founder of California-basedThe Treatment Skin Boutique.

Eating sulfur-rich foods is also super important for glowing skin. Foods like broccoli, cauliflower, onions, garlic, Brussels sprouts. Dr. Gonzalez

Foods thigh in beta carotene, meanwhile, can help protect against sun damage. Think carrots, pumpkins and sweet potatoes. Specifically, flaxseed contains alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).Ground flaxseeds (a great source of omega-3 fatty acids) will also protect against sun damage and the fortify the skin, by helping to decrease molecules that contribute to inflammation. Also, olive oil, a great source of heart healthy fats, which may have an impact on protecting our skin from sun damage. Turnbull

It is absolutely essential that your body gets enough water. Staying hydrated ensures that nutrients actually reach your skin cells. Avoid sugary drinks and enjoy water or green tea, which is known to be a brilliant source of antioxidants. Jensen

Alcoholis well-known to be dehydrating due to its diuretic effect, and can also trigger rosacea(askin condition where the face can turn red)in predisposed people, because it dilates the blood vessels. Caffeine, meanwhile,can cause increased levels of cortisol(astress hormone) which triggers increased levels of insulin. In turn, this causes increased sebum production and breakouts. Cortisol also ages skin by impairs the skins barrier function; it result in excess water loss, which leads to drier skin. Dr. Qureshi

Though not specifically a food, water is essential for keeping our skin healthy.Bodies are comprised of 70% water and it plays a vital role in many functions of the body, including hydrating the skin and encouraging elasticity. If youre looking for an extra boost of hydration and collagen, try incorporating bone broth into your diet.Not only is it hydrating, its rich in collagen.Turnbull

Menopausal women may want to consider phytoestrogens; these are plant-derived estrogens that can improve collagen, hydrate the skin and calm aggravated skin. Theyre in abundance in soya beans, soy products, yams, pomegranates and flaxseeds. Dr. Qureshi

There hasnt been enough research for me to confidently comment, but it likely has anti-inflammatory properties that would help in healing throughout the body. Dr. Qureshi

Tumeric contains curcumin. Its an antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory properties and helps reduce oxidative stress in the body.While turmeric is an amazing antioxidant, over-hyping it can lead to over-emphasis on its benefits at the expense of the many other wonderful antioxidants found in other natural spices. Consider clove, cinnamon, oregano, peppermint, rosemary, sage, ginger and yellow mustard seed. Of the list above, clove, cinnamon and oregano have a higher oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC score) than turmeric. Dr. Mokaya

Healthy levels of vitamin D have been demonstrated to prevent skin aging. Skin aging can be viewed at the molecular level, with the shortening of telomeres, caps of genetic material on the free ends of DNA strands. As these telomeres shorten with age, they render the DNA more and more unstable, until the cell dies. One studydemonstrated that telomeres were significantly longer in patients with the highest serum vitamin D levels, compared to those with the lowest the disparity was equivalent to five years of aging. Try toincorporate foods that are high in vitamin D into your dietand supplement with 600-800 IU of vitamin D daily (which is the recommended daily allowance, per both the National Academy of Medicine and the Skin Cancer Foundation). Shainhouse

The problem with labeling certain foods as beauty foods is that it over-emphasizes them at the expense of other healthy and beneficial foods. Those foods become a fad, and others, which have their own benefits, are then overlooked.Eating a plant-based, whole-food diet that emphasizes variety should be the revolution not just focusing on a few super foods that made it onto a list. Dr. Mokaya

Get away from the processed sugar and packaged foods, start to eat tons of dark leafy greens, adequate hydration and real food, and you will start to see a difference within a week or two. Bogden

Skin takes 120 days on average to rejuvenate. So any changes to diet need to be sustained in order to see benefit rather than be sporadic. Skincare is essential as the skin needs help as it ages to maintain youthful qualities. Dr. Qureshi

Overall, long-term consumption of fresh, fermented, minimally processed, whole foods is the key. It isnt one specific superfood that will ultimately be responsible for the health of any bodily system. And just as important to note: treating yourself to substances like sugar can be critical to the enjoyment of life, achieving a sustainable healthy lifestyle and activating your pleasure systems. Its what you do most of the time that matters. Balance is everything. Keirstead

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RESTRICTED item. Maximum number reached were the words that flashed up on the self-scan checkout screen.

After several more blundering scanning attempts, a kind employee called over that there was a limit of two bottles per customer.

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My jaw dropped, the reality of their words forcing me to confront the unthinkable. After 20 years of addiction I was going to have to give up Diet Coke.

I am the first to admit my obsession with a fizzy drink is utterly laughable. Diet Coke (DC) is just an indulgence, but it was an indulgence Id craved since the age of eight.

An indulgence Id drunk two litres of every day of my adult life. I drank it first thing in the morning, last thing at night and many a glug in between.

My unquenchable thirst saw me make moonlit dashes to all-night garages and lug bottles to social events.

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If eating out, Id have a can in my bag in case DC wasnt on their menu, and when touching down on holiday, securing some Coca Cola Light was the first port of call.

Full lockdown had just been imposed and the limit would mean braving the supermarket every other day to feed my habit.

I briefly considered storming multiple shops and selfishly stocking up, before thinking of all the potential virus exposure via trolley handles and fellow customers.

There was no way of justifying that behaviour, so I decided then and there I would emerge from lockdown fizz-free.

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Past experience taught me going cold turkey leads to headaches and severe grouchiness, so I decided to wean myself off with alternative drinks. I deliberately splashed out on cans as part of DCs appeal was that it comes in a sealed container making it feel a bit special.

My cunning plan was to get my fizzy fix from diet Fanta and lemonade, while slowly introducing squashes and water.

I had a clear path mapped out and plenty of DC substitutes, but it was still going to mean breaking the habit of a lifetime.

Last year, being told Id have to stay in hospital overnight highlighted just how far Id sunk into DC dependency.

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I immediately planned to ring my family, email my course leaderand then it hit me.I didnt have any DC. I felt utterly ridiculous, whinging for my pop like a needy child clutching their blankie.

But my embarrassment didnt stop me from ferrying my antibiotic drip down to the hospitals Subway at 1am.

They only had Pepsi Max, which did in a pinch, but the next morning I bounded to the hospital M&S, picking up a toothbrush, toothpaste and three cans of DC.

Ive often asked myself why the hell I love a brown fizzy drink so much. Admittedly each 330ml can contains 46mg of caffeine, but this is paltry compared to an Americanos 225mg.

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I simply love the taste, which has a slight sharpness undercutting the sweetness.

I love the fizzing release of air when you first open the bottle, and the slightly acrid blast of CO from clicking open a can.

I love the rapid explosion of bubbles, like tiny fireworks and I savour hearing that ongoing symphony beside me as I work.

I love the feel of those bubbles effervescing over my tongue, tickling the back of my throat as they go down.

Yep, I was utterly hooked, not just to the syrupy liquid, but also to the emotional connection with drinking it.

Past experience taught me going cold turkey leads to headaches and severe grouchiness, so I decided to wean myself off with alternative drinks. I deliberately splashed out on cans as part of DCs appeal was that it comes in a sealed container making it feel a bit special

Substances like nicotine and alcohol are biochemically psychoactive, meaning they cause dopamine to flood our brains reward centre resulting in feelings of pleasure.

However, positive associations with an innocuous substance or activity can result in them becoming psychologically psychoactive meaning the same reward circuitry is activated when partaking.

From my first glass at my Godmothers house I connected DC with being grown up, slim and successful.

The infamous Diet Coke break campaign was in full swing, involving a musclebound Adonis draining his 11.30am can while a gaggle of women observed droolingly.

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My malleable eight-year-old brain concluded that Diet Coke was sexy, and helped attractive people stay healthy and thin. In fact, recent studies suggest that aspartame (the primary sweetener used in DC) can disrupt the bodys digestive enzymes, leading to metabolic syndrome and weight gain.

Not that Im blaming my sizeable proportions on DC, but sugar-free does not always equal healthy. I did occasionally wonder if I was actually fat, or just filled with DC bubbles. Turns out its the former.

Some scientists also believe DC saps the bones of calcium, which crosses my mind every time my knees creak.

However, as a child, DC was something that tasted nice and was almost calorie-free, making it the ultimate treat.

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A can on Sundays became a weekly bottle on the family shopping list.

By 13, I was buying a second bottle with a money from a cleaning job, which increased to a third as I began babysitting.

By 16, I was buying three bottles to last from Monday to Friday with another 2 litres at the weekend.

At university my weekly habit increased to five bottles, which Id haul back from Kwik Save in my wheelie suitcase.

When I entered the world of work, my weekly shopping list included fruit, veg, toilet roll and seven bottles of DC as standard.

After finally passing my driving test, I began bulk buying and would get up to 20 bottles a time, especially if there was a special offer on.

Unsurprisingly my kitchen cupboards couldnt handle my stash, so my car boot became commonly known as my wine cellar with the crescendo of rolling bottles adding percussion to my journeys.

There were so many reasons to quit, not least the expense.

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Id spend at least 15 a week on DC, which I likened to grabbing a daily macchiato.

A less defendable factor was the huge quantity of plastic I produced which no amount of cloth bags and bamboo toothbrushes could offset.

But I felt like DC was something I needed to function, a tonic which energised and spurred me on, especially during work.

Recently a job required me to spend around six hours a day in the car, which I managed by chugging DC, then throwing the empty cans in the footwell behind the passengers seat.

After a few days, I winced with shame at the accumulated pile of aluminium. I knew that this couldnt go on.

So, with lockdown in full force, it was now or never. I began introducing the substitute cans while tapering off the DC.

When I finished the last bottle, my knee jerk reaction was to buy more, but instead I clicked open a can of diet Dr Pepper.

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Slowly, I began replacing the cans with squash, keeping bottles of tap water in the fridge so it would be chilled and felt like more of a treat.

Despite my efforts, I felt imbalanced, fidgety, and was regularly popping paracetamol to deal with withdrawal headaches.

Focusing on work was especially hard without a grounding pint of DC at my elbow, to the extent that on my first attempt, I quaffed three litres of diluted tropical squash in a single afternoon.

But, after much dithering and experimentation with my soda stream, no DC is the new normal.

Its a pleasure not having to lug a bottle up to bed, or make regular trips to my wine cellar in the rain.

A welcome side effect is that I am considerably less windy, and no longer propelled along by a constant stream of CO.

Admittedly, Im still downing around two bottles of squash per week, but this is lessening slowly.

As lockdown achievements go, giving up a soft drink is a world away from mastering the trumpet or gaining a coding diploma.

But, getting over the fizzy brown hump is something I could never imagine doing under normal circumstances.

Lockdown forced me to consider what is really essential and for the first time in 20 years, Diet Coke is not on that list.

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New vegan film Theyre Trying to Kill Us is currently in production with a timely narrative that explores the intersections of diet, poverty, and systemic racism. The film (previously titled Hungry for Justice) is a collaboration between John Lewisthe Black vegan activist behind media brand Bad Ass Vegan, fitness expert, and partner at vegan protein company VeganSmartand director Keegan Kuhn, who co-directed popular vegan documentaries What The Health and Cowspiracy. The film will explore the profitable systems set up to keep Black Americans disproportionately affected by chronic illness by highlighting themes related to food deserts, links between poor nutrition and the pharmaceutical industry, and environmental racism, all through the lens of hip-hop culture.

Lewis and Kuhn have been working on Theyre Trying to Kill Us for more than four years, researching and collecting data, filming, and interviewing more than 100 people, including music legends such as Ne-Yo, Ma, Raury, and members of Wu-Tang Clan and Public Enemy, along with vegan doctors, attorneys, and social-justice activists. We are connecting the dots between diet, disease, systemic racism, government, and industry collusion, and the power of art and artists to transform the world, Lewis said.

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Kuhn and Lewis are currently raising funding for the film via an Indiegogo campaign to gain public support. I believe that Theyre Trying to Kill Us is too controversial for mainstream outlets and so were asking for your support in getting this film out to the world, Kuhn said. Currently, the crowdfunding campaign has raised more than $16,000 of its $54,000 goalwhich will go toward completing the production of the film, funding an aggressive marketing strategy, and obtaining legal counsel.

The challenge of producing this film is that we must have the support of the community to ensure that this film, and message, gets to reach the actualization of creating massive transformation to the global society, the filmmakers said. We have to achieve this together as one, and your support is the reason we will continue to see this success come to be.

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The Grammy-nominated sister duo Chloe and Halle Baileyhave been on the riseafter being discovered by Beyonc back in 2015 when the sisters were just 15 and 13 years old.To catch her attention, the sisters sanga coverofPretty Hurts, and the video instantly went viral onYouTube. Following their online success, Beyonc signed Chloe and Halle to her Parkwood Entertainment label, a deal that includes mentorship tolead the sisters in the right direction and help grow their success.

The Bailey sisters, who were born and raised in Atlanta, are also making a name for themselves in Hollywood.In addition to singing, they play twins' Jazz and Skye Forester on the sitcom Grown-ish.Halle is also set to play Ariel in The Little Mermaid remake, which is slated to begin production this year. Chloex Halle just released their highly acclaimed album The Ungodly Hour, which features the hit singleDo It. In additionto theiracting and singingcareers, the sisters are alsovocal advocates of a vegan diet, whichthey claim hashelped their singing abilities.

Before theywent fully vegan, Chloe and Halle ditched meat and dairy for a week with their mom to see if they could last andif they would enjoy it. With no intention to adopt the diet as a large part of their lifestyle, the sistersended up lovinghow plant-based food made them feel anddecided to continue to eat vegan. They credit their diet forkeeping their "voices in shape" and explained how eliminating dairy helps to limit extra mucus build-up,according to a PETA interview.

At first, Chloe and Halle found that a vegan diet was super easy to achieve inAtlanta, and explain how the diet ismore convenientnow that they moved to Los Angeles."Eggs and dairy never sat well with meso it was easy, Chloe toldComplex. When we moved to L.A., it really became easy. So many vegan restaurants and vegan aisles in the grocery store are like heaven for us!"

We are finding out more information about the diet since the sisters are quarantining together. They recently took the BuzzFeedSister Test,a video series where they were asked questions about each other, and whoever guessed correctly received a point, which sounds like an easy challenge for such close-knit siblings.

One of the first questions asked about their favorite pizza toppings: Halle guessed correctly for Chloe when she said she loves mushroom, spinach, basil, artichokes, tomato sauce, and emphasized she does not like cheese on her pizza. Speaking for herself, Halle notes that she likes a similar pizza but isn't a fan ofadding spinach for a topping. Try this similar "cheese-less" pizza recipe from The Beet.

The next question was, what's their favorite meal? Halle answers for Chloe and says "you have certain foods that you just love, like jasmine white rice, bread, apples, grapes, and watermelon." Chloe had a difficult time answering the question for Halle but finally thought of the correct answer which is avocado toast, rice, and bread. Chloeadds,she "hates avocados." Try this avocado toast recipe from The Beet.

Another questionin the Sister Test asked about favorite desserts: Chloe aced this question for Halle saying that she loves vegan cheesecake from Something Vegan, the 'chicken' & waffles and pancakes from Crossroads Kitchen, donuts from Sage, and their homemade vegan gluten-free sugar cookies. Chloe doesn't have much of a sweet tooth but agrees that she likes their homemade vegan gluten-free sugar cookies. Try this strawberry vegan cheesecake recipe from The Beet.

Recently, the sisters filmed an Instagram live on a tour bus heading to their pre-soundcheckfor the upcoming tour andspoke a little more about their vegan diets. Chloe explained how excited she was to eat when they got to the stadium, "because catering is so good on tour, and good for us vegans."Chloe explains how she will probably gain weight because she keeps eating during quarantine andHalledisagreesand she says, "Chloe has been working out a lot during the quarantine."

The sisters show us how to make one of their favorite smoothie recipes on MTV Live and call it the "quarantine smoothie." They introduce the ingredients one by one, which you can find below to try it yourself and blended them together in a Nutribullet. The sisters cheers the healthy smoothies in champagne glasses at the end of the video andends the video by saying, "We love y'all."

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A team of scientists from the Institute of max Planck Society in Germany conducted a series of studies to examine in detail the influence of vegetarian and meat diets on the human body. Experts have compared these types of food.

As told reporters the lead author of the scientific work in one of his last interviews, the microbiome of the intestine depends on the daily diet of a person. The experts reviewed the information on the dietary habits of more than 9 thousand participants, which are periodically reported data about their food, health and other things. According to the experiment results, for vegetarians it is much easier to keep your weight normal. Scientists have linked it with the use of lesser amounts of fat, fast carbohydrates and additives that contribute to increased appetite. In addition, on the body beneficial effect contained in vegetable food fiber.

The researchers are of the opinion that meat-eaters and vegetarians is different satiety. So, at last it happens much sooner, because the human intestines differently reacts to products of plant origin. We also found out that even meat in the type of food with a predominant part of a vegetarian meal promotes lean body mass significantly faster than eggs and milk.

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The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown for almost four months created a very unusual situation for everyone. Suddenly, we were all stuck at home without any option of going out to work or even to socialize. But a human brain forms any habit in 21 days. And now, we have all got used to staying at home. But as Unlock 1.0 becomes a reality, we may soon have to report back to work. But this is causing a lot of stress and anxiety among a lot of professionals. We got a couple of mental health experts to address these issues and armour us with the right weapons to get back to facing the world.

Meditation

Meditation is considered a great way to calm down our nerves.(Getty Images)

Experts suggest that calming our minds down before any big change is of utmost importance. And meditation can play a big role in doing so. It is known to give excellent results and is a trusted measure for a lot of therapists and psychologists that they suggest to their patients.

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Tap into your anxieties and worries

Psychologists say that it is normal to be feeling anxious or stressed before going back to work after this almost four month long lockdown. A lot of us have got used to staying and working from home. And it is important to acknowledge why we are feeling what we are feeling. It is okay to feel angry or frustrated to go back to work. A lot of people are also perceiving the threat of the virus and that happens because our nervous system is a little edgy. So, take steps to protect yourself by taking precautions and if you need more time, tell your workplace that, and accept your anxiousness, says Clinical Psychologist and trauma expert Seema Hingorrany.

Recall the positives of going back to work

Mental health experts say that going to work may have a lot more positives than working from home.(Photo: Shutterstock)

We might have got comfortable with the idea of working from home, and not spending hours in commuting to and fro from our offices. But we must ask ourselves this question that whether we would really like to work from home forever? Hingorrany says the answer in the long run will most likely be in negative. Going back and checking your old patterns will give you the confidence to go back to your old normal, suggests Hingorrany. Working from home has its own set of unhealthy factors.

Get back into a routine and bring discipline back into your life

Being prepared for a work day and knowing exactly what we are expected to do, can be very helpful.(Photo: Shutterstock)

Taking one day at a time and making a proper schedule for yourself seems to be the most common response to this problem. Kavita Mungi, mental health counsellor, says that knowing what exactly will your work day look like in office can help deal with the anxiety. Strategic planning with your team members on how to build confidence to face the new world is also another tip that she suggests.

Simplicity is key

Listening to music while going to work can help reduce our anxieties.(Photo: Shutterstock)

Make simple notes about where things went haywire in the lockdown. Make a checklist with your self about things like your sleep schedule or diet that has gone haywire, and try and fix them slowly. Small changes will help you to orient back to the new reality, says Hingorrany. On the other hand, Mungi suggests that little things like doing what you like and listening to music while commuting, etc., can help deal with the anxiety.

(With inputs from clinical psychologist and trauma expert Seema Hingorrany, and mental health counsellor Kavita Mungi.)

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Here's how Anushka Sharma manages to remain fit and fabulous; Diet and fitness secrets REVEALED

Anushka Sharma is not only a fantastic actor but also a brilliant producer and entrepreneur. After Paatal Lok, her latest home production Bulbbul is gaining amazing response from the fans. Meanwhile, take a look at the secrets behind her fitness!

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Anushka Sharma has truly defined the meaning of versatility and elegance in this industry. With a stellar debut in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi as Taani to her glam roles like Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, Band Baaja Baarat, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, fantastic performances in NH 10, Sultan, Phillauri and Sui Dhaaga, the actress has made her place and carved a niche for herself. Be it a glam role or going de-glam, she has portrayed her fine acting chops and how! The actress donned the producer's hat a few years back and owns a production house with her brother. Talking about her involvement with the project in the capacity of a producer, Sharma revealed in an interview that she remains involved right from the ideation stage till the final product. Sometimes, Im physically unavailable because of doing so many other things at the same time. Im involved nevertheless from the beginning to the end. Her latest home production Bulbbul is doing amazing and is also amongst one of the highest trending movies in the country! Meanwhile, the actress also often hits headlines for her gorgeous skin and amazing fit body. Amid the busy schedules and routines, it can often become difficult for one to maintain that fitness on point. However, Anushka does it and how! In an interview, she spoke in length about her fitness routine. She said, "When you are about to go to workout, you might feel that you arent feeling like doing so but you have to push yourself. So, we are trying to do that because there is obviously a lot of time in hand and we are just trying to do things which will just keep us physically feeling good, immunity high and also mentally feeling better." When asked about maintaining it during lockdown along with her husband Virat Kohli, she revealed, Just working out, more than anything else, its giving me a routine, its giving Virat a routine. When you are working out you are like okay I have something that I have to do now, I will do it and you feel good after the workout, Always wondered what does her regular fitness routine include? Here's walking you through her diet and fitness regime that can help you attain a body like hers!

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Anushka swears by yoga to maintain her physique. She is addicted to yoga, as it does wonders for her flexibility, along with rejuvenating her mind after a long day of work.

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Did you know dance is also one of the ways the actress sheds those extra carbs? Anushka loves dancing and shakes a leg for at least 30 minutes daily, to exercise her cardiovascular muscles. Well, this is surely one thing we all can do! Who doesn't love dancing, after all?

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She mixes weight training with strength training, 4 times a week, and goes for a walk or a quick sprint when she is away on shoots. You need that level of a determination to have a fantastic body like that!

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Apart from physical exercise, it also becomes essential to give the mind some rest. Speaking of which, Sui Dhaaga actor meditates twice a day, to cleanse and calm her mind and strongly recommends it to everyone.

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She follows a simple diet consisting of 5 small meals a day. Anushka's midday snack consists of cheese toast with coconut/lime water. Her evening snacks consist of protein bars or seasonal fruits as she believes in keeping dinner light.

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Anushka always prefers simple, homemade food for lunch. It includes veggies, dal, chapattis and salad.

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Band Baaja Baarat actress ensures she drinks at least 3 litres of water to detoxify her body, every single day!

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She ends her day with a glass full of milk, before hitting the sack.

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SOARING temperatures across the UK this week mean most of us have been sweating more than usual.

But if you've noticed that your armpits smell worse all of a sudden then it could be down to your diet.

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Sweating is your body's way of telling you that it's time to cool down and we often sweat a lot when we are exercising or when we are in stressful situations.

Dermatologist Joshua Zeichner said there is plenty you can do to avoid smelly pits such as using deodorants and keeping yourself clean.

He added that there are other little known issues that might be having an impact on how bad your armpits smell.

Speaking to Women's Health he revealed that a change in diet can have an impact of the smells your body releases.

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"Odor depends on the various types of bacteria found on the skin, along with the different types of food you are eating.

"By eating high levels of certain foods, such as cruciferous vegetables, the odor of sweat may be altered."

Cruciferous vegetables are healthy and nutritious but eating large portions could cause your pits to smell.

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower all come under this remit and are traditionally vegetables that are responsible for smelly farts.

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Dr Zeichner said the reason your pits are smelling after eating these foods is because the body struggles to break them down.

He added that sulfurous foods such as those mentioned above, along with garlic, contain compounds are hard for your body to break down.

The metabolic processes release volatile compounds that then evaporate off the body by releasing an odor - hence why you smell worse than usual.

He also claimed that stress was another reason why your arm pits might be smelling more than usual.

This he said is due to the excess sweat that is produced when we are stressed.

Another reason could be that you've developed a medical condition.

Conditions such as liver disease, diabetes and kidney failure could also be responsible.

If you're pits are smelling more than usual then it could be worth reviewing your diet.

Keeping clean, taking regular showers and using deodorants is one way to make sure you stay fresh.

There are various deodorants that are available and more than ever natural deodorants have started to creep onto our shelves.

One expert said you need to work out what's right for your body before choosing an antiperspirant.

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Ed Currie, co-founder of deodorant brand Akt said: You have to remember that the underarms are one of the most sensitive areas of the body with a huge concentration of lymph nodes.

"Theyre a delicate area and need to be taken care of."

Speaking to The Sun he added: "At the root of it, sweating is extremely natural and there are many reasons for it, including exercise, anxiety, health conditions, and in women, pregnancy, menopause and menstruation.

"Your sweat levels can also be affected by certain foods, particularly those that stimulate the release of insulin in your body. During hot weather body odour is inevitable if you aren't using a good deodorant.

"The microbes on your skin metabolise sweat, which is what causes body-odour. In hot weather the microbes found in your underarms have the perfect conditions to reproduce and metabolise sweat more effectively."

But if the issue can't be taken care of with a simple deodorant there are other solutions.

Dr Zeichner said chemical deodorants are available on prescription.

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These contain ultra-high levels of aluminum salt and plug within the sweat gland to prevent it from reaching the surface of the skin.

He also said in extreme cases, botox can be given to help.

"Botox prevents the nerve signal from reaching and stimulating the sweat gland to begin with", he said.

This stops the area that has been injected from sweating but he warned that the injections only last a few months and would need to be topped up accordingly.

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It seems the daily COVID-19 briefings by Gov. Ron DeSantis arethe presidents puppet trying to convince us we are all safe and there is no need for concern.

What about the numbers? Sure, testing is increasing, but our fearless and somewhat uninformed president seems to ignore one fact. Given the increase in testing, and identifying positive infected persons,the correlation is the number of hospitalized patients.

Therein lies the true concern. Continue those tests at an even greater number per day and look at the increase in hospitalizations; more positive people leads to more hospitalizations.

What happened to presenting this number?

Come on, Governor lead, dont follow. Only a fool follows a fool and gives up their independence and lessens their potential. Open the state, as the governor says we should, to expand that process? Is he willing and going to send hischildren to school? Is he letting them run wild? Will heattend the Republican National Convention with all those unmasked people?

There must be intelligent people working toward the best and safest way to handle this situation. Why are they as with the advisers to the president not speaking out against the false presentation of what is happening? Can DeSantis be that blind to the truth?He should stand on his own two feet andmake decisions that serve and work for the good of the state of Florida.

And about the RNC is it some kind of ploy to get DeSantis another spot on the team, as Rick Scott did? Has everyone forgotten his dealings with Medicare and millions of dollars in fines? I would rather the corruption in that scenariothan the death count.

Chuck Goodwin, Port St. Lucie

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis puts on his mask to protect against the new coronavirus as he leaves a news conference on COVID-19, Friday, June 19, 2020, at Florida International University in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)(Photo: Wilfredo Lee, AP)

Think about how preserving relics of Confederacy affects others

My heritage, you say! My friends have told me that my efforts at communicating my concerns are a waste of time. I disagree! If I can get just one person to rethink their position I feel the effort was worth it.

Many of you reading this letter are second- and third-generation Americans. They call me an African American, but I dont know a thing about Africa. I am American through and through, I just happen to be Black. That is no slight on Africa, where I may have some roots. It is just a fact

You may feel removing the monuments and not displaying the Confederate flag are an infringement on your rights. What about me? Those monuments pay homage to people who wanted to keep me in bondage. Nathan Bedford, whose monument is in the Tennessee statehouse, was a confederate general and a member of the KKK.

Are you kidding me? Your quest to save these things is for what purpose? Protecting the memories of people who were opposed to the American dream.

Put them in a museum. I have no objection to that. If you look into it, most of these statues were built long after the end of the Civil War. The purpose was to make a statement against integration and to intimidate Black people. Dont take my word for it, look it up; the information is easy to find. With all the past military heroes we have in this country, why name a military base after somebody who committed treason?

Now that I have your attention: Dont be selfish, think about how preserving these relics affects others.

Rudy Howard, Port St. Lucie

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Dr. Keith Roach, in his May 27 To Your Health column about vitamin supplements, made several incorrect statements.

In essence, he wrote that given a "healthy diet, one does not need nutritional supplements. True. In private email correspondence, I think he was convinced that the diet of most people did not meet that standard, and nutritional deficiencies were rampant in this country.

On June 17, Roach again erred in stating, evidence that treatment of low vitamin D improves immune function is scant." Wrong!

The medical literature abounds with scientific articles detailing some of the many functions of vitamin D, especially that of enhancing immune function!

I refer you to two of many. In a 2018 edition of "Open Rheumatology Journal, in an article "Vitamin D, Inflammation and Immunity " the authors reported, "Several studies testified to the correlations between acquired vitamin D deficiency and reduced immune function or autoimmunity development, cancer and cardiovascular diseases."

It stated: "Vitamin D has both stimulatory and inhibitory effects on innate immune cells." Another publication, "Health and Wellness," published an article: "Vitamin D is crucial for immune health make sure you get enough the surprising role it plays for your body's immune system and how it can ward off respiratory infections.

As a physician, I am compelled to publicly point out the serious errors in these two columns. At least 75 percent of seniors in this country have been shown to be deficient in vitamin D. Nutritional deficiencies are rampant. Given the average American diet, it is vitally important the public be educated on the great need for nutritional supplementation not the opposite!

Jesse A. Burnam, M.D., Vero Beach

President Trump boasts he has built the greatest economy ever. We need to examine both parts of that assertion that the economy is the greatest and that he built it.

Trump has a poor grasp of economics. He seems to thinkthe Dow Jones Industrial Average is the economy, and that China, not American importers, pay the tariffs on Chinas exports. He presumably thinks the Boston Tea party was all about King George not paying the tariffs, then called taxes, on tea.

The economy is good for those who own stocks, but not for those with $7.25-an-hour jobs. Adjusted for inflation, wages have barely risen since the 1970s.

A better measure of the strength of the economy is growth in gross domestic product. The average annual growth in GDP has been essentially constant at about 2 percent since 2010.

Unemployment, until recently, was indeed low. It was at its worst in October 2009 and then declined steadily until February 2020. Monthly new jobs have, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, averaged around 190,000 a month ever since 2010.

So, Trump has not affected three of the key indices of economic strength. What has he done?

His tariffs, in general, have lowered GDP growth and raised consumer prices; in particular, the steel and aluminum tariffs have cut employment inthose industries and raised the price of everything made from them.

No data support beneficial effects of Trumps attacks on regulation. In any case, no accounting system records the adverse health effects of his attack on water, air, etc. quality.

And finally, there is the great 2017 tax cut for those who did not need it, and used by corporations to buy back their stock, leading to stock price growth and drum roll! his great economy, all paid for by borrowing.

Maxwell Hughes, Vero Beach

As a 25-year veteran of the New York Police Department, I have been not only taken aback as of late but appalled at the way current law enforcement officers are treating their fellow citizens around the country.

After graduating from the academy I was assigned to Harlem, a predominantly Black community. I walked a foot post and am not ashamed to say I was scared to death, as I was white in a Black community.

I believe at the time it was because I was alone in an area where everyone else was not like me. I soon came to realize the residents of Harlem wanted and looked up to me for their protection. I was there to "serve and protect," which I can honestly say I did and I am proud of it.

I came to have an affection for the residents as I began to know them personally, fostering a community policing program unknowingly. Soon, I no longer saw color, but saw fellow citizens in need of help. At the time I was dismayed by what I heard from my fellow officers. It seemed some only worked the job seeking the power of the badge and gun. Now I believe a better system of vetting these men is needed to separate them from the men and women who are truly willing to help their fellow citizens.

After getting my gold shield I was transferred out of this area, but will always have fond memories of I time I was colorblind.

Policing has to change with the times. Officers must serve all their community regardless of ethnic background. Officers must impose higher standards on their fellow officers, or we will surely give in to our shortcomings.

Joseph De Phillips, Stuart

Every summer, Martin County unleashes its mosquito fog trucks in our neighborhood. It happened again late Monday night, June 15.

The truck drove up and down the streets waving its wand onto everyones property, within minutes destroying the delicate ecosystem I have cultivated in my yard. Usually my garden is teeming with life, hundreds of butterflies, bees and ladybugs, due, in part, to my keeping everything organic and everything thrives.

Today the garden is still.

Ive asked the county if they would please not spray my property, and they said, No, because spraying is for the greater good.

Its very discouraging.

Missy Coffin, Stuart

Isn't it time to open up? I just checked the June 17 deaths from COVID-19 in four countries and computed the rate per million population using the CIA World Fact Book numbers.

Taiwan 0.3 per million

New Zealand 4.9 per million

SouthKorea 5.4 per million

United States 364.3 per million

Hey, let's open up, forget the masks, and hold indoor rallies!

Marc Renzema, Vero Beach

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Previous research has shown that consuming enough protein is a good way to help with age-related declines in muscle mass. But a question remained: How much should you have every day, particularly if youre older?

Korean researchers set out to find the answer. A study just published in Nutrients looked at 96 older men and womenaged 70 to 85 yearsseparated into three groups for 12 weeks.

After having their usual protein intake recorded, one group consumed 0.8 grams per kg of their body weight in protein dailythe recommended dietary allowance (RDA). The second group had 1.2 grams per kg, and the third had 1.5 g per kg each day. All groups were asked to maintain their usual levels of physical activity.

They found that those who had increased their protein amount by just 0.54 g per kg showed significant changes in muscle mass among the men, but not among the women. However, the researchers did reference several previous studies that found links between increased protein consumption and muscle mass for women, especially those that included exercise as part of the research.

Also, they noted that other studies suggest that older women require more protein to increase muscle mass than older men because of the difference in anabolic resistancethe way protein synthesizesbetween men and women.

So how much should protein should you consume? According to this study, if youre an older man, bumping up your protein intake by just an extra 0.5 gram per kg of body weight could have a considerable effect. And if youre a woman, aim even higher.

For example, one small study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests older women could benefit from eating nearly 30 percent more protein than current nutrition guidelines recommend as a way to maintain and build muscle mass.

Increased muscle mass, which can also be boosted through regular exercise, is not just important for strength as you age, but also mobility, explained Belinda Beck, Ph.D., professor in the exercise and sport department of Griffith Universitys School of Allied Health Sciences.

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Recently, Beck led a study on older women that focused on higher-impact activity like jumping and running, and found it improved both muscle mass and bone density. She told Runners World that these are crucial for maintaining functionality as we age.

Often, were led to believe that frailty and mobility limitations are just natural outcomes of aging, and even some healthcare practitioners have that belief, she said. But it really doesnt have to be that way. It doesnt matter how old you are right now, if you start focusing on building muscle mass and bone density, you're going to see benefits.

Poultry, lean beef, fish, tofu, beans, eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and lentils are a few foods you can add to your diet that are high in protein to help stop your muscle mass from declining, so you can keep running strong and injury-free for years to come.

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