Former heavyweight Kevin McBride will always remember June 11 for one thing: the day he retired Mike Tyson.

Fifteen years ago at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C., McBride sent Tyson to the canvas -- and eventually into retirement. It was an improbable feat as a significant underdog and a moment that shocked boxing fans around the world.

Boxing announcer Steve Albert, who called the fight for the Showtime pay-per-view broadcast, stated that Tyson couldn't lose this fight, "even if he tried." But it happened.

ESPN spoke to McBride about his journey to that fight, his feeling inside the ring and how he never ultimately capitalized on the biggest win of his career.

Like many other boxers who grew up in the '80s, McBride idolized Mike Tyson. "Iron Mike" became the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history when he finished Trevor Berbick in two rounds in 1986, and he ruled the heavyweight division with impunity until he was shocked by Buster Douglas in early 1990.

Tyson wasn't just a prizefighter -- he was an international icon. Even to a kid from Clones, Ireland.

At that time, McBride began crafting his amateur career, one that eventually led him to representing his country at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.

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"When I was a kid growing up in Ireland, I trained with this guy, Gerry Rehill," McBride said. "So Gerry would say, 'Listen, you keep training and you'll get places,' and I did box in the 1992 Olympics. It was all surreal out there."

Despite falling short in his effort to stand on the podium, McBride said he enjoyed his experiences at the event, which included meeting Michael Jordan and the iconic Dream Team and standing next to Carl Lewis at the closing ceremonies. He left Barcelona with a participatory medal not so much dismayed, but more focused on one particular dream.

"I remember telling my father one time, 'One day I'd like to fight Mike Tyson,' and he says, 'If you work hard and believe in yourself, maybe one day it can happen.'

"He died when he was 51 years old in 1992," McBride said. "I put the Olympic medal in his coffin."

McBride was not a highly touted prospect, and his pro career got off to a rather inauspicious start in 1992 as he fought to a draw with Gary Charlton, who'd had a record of 1-6 coming in. Then McBride racked up 19 victories before losing to Louis Monaco. Perhaps even more surprising than his 1997 loss to Monaco, who was 4-6-2 at the time, McBride was halted a year later in three rounds by journeyman Michael Murray, who came into the bout having lost his previous seven fights. Of all McBride's losses, Axel Schulz (TKO9) was by far his most distinguished blemish.

But each of those slip-ups was what put McBride in position for the assignment against Tyson. McBride was a guy with a good-enough-looking record but who would provide no actual resistance for Tyson.

As the calendar turned to 2005, McBride was just another guy trying to make a living.

"I was fighting other fights -- that March I was on ESPN, I was the headliner versus Kevin Montiy. I won, then I got the chance to fight Mike Tyson," McBride said, "I got the call to fight him, and I said sure. All they were offering was $150,000. I said, 'Don't negotiate any more, I just want to get in the ring with him.' It was a dream as a kid growing up to be able to fight him. So things started happening. I got the call to go to Washington, D.C., to sign the contract. I met Mike Tyson, and he's a legend. I said, 'I appreciate the fight.'"

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For McBride, the purse wasn't going to be only what mattered. Getting the fight was priceless. Tyson, by contrast, had a listed purse of $5 million.

"Everyone else was kind of greedy, looking for more, but I didn't care -- I would've fought him for nothing," McBride said. "When you're a fighter, and just to meet Mike Tyson, a legend, and then to actually box him."

Trained by Goody Petronelli (best known for his association with Marvin Hagler, with his brother, Pat), McBride had a friend who owned a bar and put up the money to pay for sparring partners and training expenses. McBride even went to a hypnotist. The sessions were, according to McBride, pretty simple -- "Every time Mike Tyson hits you, you're going to be smiling."

As he went to bed during that training camp, the last thing McBride saw was a photoshopped image of Tyson on his backside. After seeing "Cinderella Man," McBride fancied himself the modern-day James Braddock.

At the news conference to announce this event, Tyson tried to intimidate McBride by promising to "gut you like a fish." Undaunted, McBride countered, "Hey buddy, when I hit you on the chin, you're going to take the whole of Ireland."

McBride felt Tyson was dismissive of his talent.

"He was probably saying, 'I don't want to lose to this caliber of fighter,' but I was good enough, as far as I got to the Olympics, I had to qualify, I was the Irish champion. I sparred heavyweights like Ray Mercer, I sparred Riddick Bowe, I sparred Johnny Ruiz. I sparred a lot of champions."

The night before the fight, McBride told his lawyer he wouldn't step into the ring unless he had his funds for that night in his hands.

"So they went to the bank, and I actually got paid the night before the fight. So all I had to do was hear the bell ring."

As McBride marched into the ring in front of a crowd of 20,000, the sound of two men playing bagpipes was drowned out by the loud jeering from the fans who had come to see Tyson -- not his opponent. It was certainly an intimidating scene for the friendly McBride.

"What the hell did I get myself into?" he thought as he made his way to the ring.

At the time, Tyson had more mystique than ability, having lost two of his past three fights by KO. But there was still trepidation in facing him, at least early on.

"He puts the fear of God in anybody," McBride said. "But that's the good thing about me, I have no fear because I love the sport. I would've fought Mike Tyson for nothing. Just to get in the ring and mix with him and hit him."

For McBride, just surviving the first round was a moral victory. Before he could topple Tyson, he had to get over his own nerves.

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"Oh Jesus, he's the most intimidating fighter, ever," he said. "This is the most feared man in the world. But I was just focused on the win and whatever way I could win."

Once Round 1 ended, a significant hurdle was cleared.

"I'm sure him [and] his company thought, 'This is a walk in the park.'"

Tyson got off to a decent start, showing flashes of his trademark power, as he pounded McBride to both sides of the body. McBride admits even that version of Tyson was "one of the hardest hitters I've ever been hit by."

There's a belief in boxing that power is the last thing to go on a fighter, and in this fight, McBride said there was one significant aspect missing from Tyson's game.

"He wasn't as fast," McBride said. "Ten years before that, I might not have lasted that long."

While Tyson threw some booming shots, they were, for the most part, one-punch salvos. The whirlwind combination puncher that once dominated the division hadn't been seen in at least 15 years. His frenetic upper-body movement was reduced to occasionally slipping a punch. Tyson was flat-footed and squared up in his stance.

While he fell behind early on the cards, McBride built momentum by sticking around and gaining confidence. A big part of his strategy was putting his weight on Tyson and laying on him consistently while pushing his head down. More than once he was warned by referee Joe Cortez for this illegal, yet effective tactic. McBride, who came in at 271 pounds, routinely walked back the 233-pound Tyson throughout the night and especially during their clinches.

"I leaned my weight on him," McBride said. "I was the bigger, stronger man."

As the fight played out, McBride started to let his hands go more freely, but getting out of the early rounds -- when Tyson still had something in his gas tank -- was key.

"I was getting stronger and stronger," McBride said. "I could feel the energy sapping out of him."

The momentum shift was subtle, but clear. Outside of a few bursts, Tyson's attack became more muted. By the fifth round it was noticeable that McBride wasn't going anywhere, as he started to land more chopping right hands from close distance.

Understanding that one punch from Tyson could turn around his fortunes, McBride said he never felt comfortable. But as Tyson came out quickly in the sixth round, he appeared to have an air of desperation. The crowd rose to its feet.

"He hit me so hard in the sixth round," McBride said. "I grabbed him, and I said, 'Is that all you got?' And that's when he tried to break my arm and he tried to bite my nipple off. Thank God he had his mouthpiece in.

"People don't understand the pain and suffering. You can just imagine him with a mouthpiece on, biting on it, pulling, and you're like, 'AHHHHHHHHH!!!' and it just slipped off in time. It's like this man's nuts, crazy. I know he wants to win at all costs."

Forty seconds into the sixth round, Cortez deducted two points from Tyson for intentionally headbutting McBride, who suffered a cut over the right eye.

"I know in my heart, when you're in that kind of a zone, you want to win, you don't want to lose," McBride said. "This is your dream, your life. He just wanted to get to the next fight, and make some more money [to] pay his bills."

Yet despite all this, McBride not only weathered the storm, but by the end of the round he had Tyson on the ropes. He caught him with a series of compact right hands and uppercuts that had Tyson reeling.

And then it happened ...

Tyson was on his backside, slumped on the bottom rope. While not an official knockdown, the implications were clear: Tyson was finished.

"They say I pushed him, if you watch the end of the sixth, I caught him with a left hook," McBride said. "Then I went to kneel on him a little bit, not even that hard. He kind of fell to the ground, like he wasn't even trying to get up.

"It's like a dream, a fairy tale," McBride said of the moment. "You can't imagine it, I had a big smile on my face. But I was sad in my heart because I know the guy's a legend, and I know the world loves him."

The round ended, and Tyson slowly rose to his feet with Cortez telling him, "Get to your corner, that was a push." He put himself down on the stool, where trainer Jeff Fenech made the call. "Enough," he told Cortez. The fight was then waved off.

After the euphoria died down inside the ring, McBride was approached by Muhammad Ali.

"He got close to me, he started throwing punches at me, like six at a time," McBride said. "I could feel the wind and he said, 'You're the latest; I'm still the greatest.' Money can't buy that.

"Regardless, win or lose, it was like magic," he said. "It's hard to believe it's [been] 15 years. Time goes real quick."

The victory over Tyson wasn't exactly life-changing or career-altering.

"It didn't change [anything]," McBride said. "I just wanted to maybe fight for a world title; it never materialized.

"I was never in the shape that I should've been in," he said. "For the Tyson fight I trained, I was sober for eight, nine weeks. [Winning] was like a dream come true, it's a feeling nobody can ever take away from me."

There were eight more professional contests to end McBride's career, six of them losses. His final bout came in 2011, a fourth-round knockout loss to Mariusz Wach.

McBride, who now lives outside Boston with his wife, Danielle, and his two kids, Grainne (15) and Caoimhin (12), works for Brendan Hoarty Tree Services.

"It's easier to knock [trees] down than to knock guys out," he quipped. "I would've loved to have the dream money as far as ... have a nice house, my kids would be set for life."

But McBride has no bitterness. His priorities today are simple.

"Just be a good, stand-up dad and be there," he said. "I'm sober, I love life, one day at a time."

And like many other boxing fans, McBride is amused by all this talk of Tyson boxing once again.

"If he called me out, and the money was right, I'd get in shape and fight him again, give him a rematch," he joked. "Maybe you guys can work it out, call Tyson and say, 'Listen, we're going to make a fight again with you and Kevin.' Maybe I could put my kids through college and all that."

Last year at the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Canastota, New York, McBride happened to cross paths with Tyson.

"I walked up to him and said, 'Hey Mike, do you remember me?' He says, 'Yes, Kevin, I remember you.'"

It turns out McBride isn't the only one who won't forget that night.

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Intermittent fasting refers to a diet schedule that cycles between not eating and eating. Cycles of intermittent fasting can be hourly or daily.

People may choose to fast for reasons such as religion, diet, or potential health benefits.

During intermittent fasting (IF), people may wish to continue or begin exercising. It is possible to exercise while fasting, but precautions are necessary.

In this article, we explore exercising while fasting, different types of IF, how to plan workouts during fasting, and safety tips to consider.

People who are fasting can partake in exercise. Some people exercise while IF as they believe it has potential health benefits. These include:

When people eat carbohydrates, the body converts this into a type of sugar known as glucose. The body stores glucose as glycogen.

Research suggests that during periods of fasting, glycogen stores are empty. This means the body starts to burn fat for energy during exercise, which may help weight loss.

One study found that exercising in a fasted state also led to a higher fat loss than in people exercising after a meal.

However, other studies have produced different results.

A 2014 study found that people who fasted overnight and exercised did not lose more weight than people who ate before exercise. Another study in mice concluded that IF with or without exercising led to effective weight loss in mice.

To lose weight, the calories someone consumes must be less than those they burn each day. IF may help a person lose weight as it controls the number of calories they eat.

A study that compared IF with a calorie restricted diet that does not include periods of fasting found no major differences in the amount of weight each group lost.

Findings from a review of research looking at exercise and fasting highlight that it may increase autophagy.

Autophagy is a process that helps destroy unwanted or damaged cells to regenerate newer and healthier ones.

A 2018 study found that IF and exercise may slow down aging and disease processes. This is because IF and exercise may cause changes in metabolism.

Research has also identified some potentially negative side effects to exercise while fasting. These can include

The research examining fasting and exercise seems to have conflicting information. Depending on a persons exercise goals, they may want to try IF for fat loss. However, if someone wants to build muscle, they may wish to use alternative diets.

There are a number of different types of intermittent fasting. These include:

If people want to change their usual eating habits, it is worth discussing this with a doctor or nutritionist, especially for a change such as fasting.

It is important to plan workouts during IF to stay safe. Some considerations are:

Which type of exercise a person does will likely depend on the type of fast they do. For example, a person doing 16:8 or nightly fasts can do either aerobic or anaerobic exercise during their periods of eating.

However, if someone is doing alternate days and wants to exercise during their day of not eating, they should probably stick to less intense aerobic exercise.

Pre-workout nutrition should consist of a meal 23 hours before exercise rather than just before. It can be rich in complex carbohydrates, such as whole grain cereal and protein.

A post-workout meal should consist of carbohydrates, high quality proteins, and fats to help recovery.

After planning the workout, it is also worth considering the following tips to stay safe.

For some people fasting and exercising may be more dangerous, including:

If a person has underlying health conditions but wishes to try IF and exercise, it is best they discuss this with their doctor.

People may fast for a variety of reasons, such a religion, diet, or other potential health benefits. It is possible to exercise during IF safely.

Although IF and exercise may help weight loss, there is conflicting evidence saying whether it is more effective than other means, such as calorie restricted eating.

Possible benefits to fasting and exercise are an improvement in the autophagy process and possible anti-aging effects.

However, people may not be able to build muscle during IF and may find they perform poorer in their workouts. A person may want to consider another diet if they wish to build muscle

There are many types of IF. Whichever a person chooses to do, they should plan the workout accordingly and consider potential safety measures.

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Beautiful young woman exercising outdoor with resistance band

If you deal with joint pain, the thought of squatting with a heavy barbell in your home - unsupervised by a professional - is understandably intimidating, especially if you're brand new to lifting weights.

You should know that strength training can be done by those who have joint pain - in fact, the Arthritis Foundation states it can be particularly helpful for those suffering with arthritis.

However, if you're worried that dumbbells will worsen your discomfort or leave you with an injury, you still have options on equipment - try switching up your strength-training tools with resistance bands instead.

"In general, if you are new to strength training or are experiencing a significant increase in pain, resistance bands can be a better option over weights," Jennifer Heberton, PT, DPT, OSC, a physical therapist at HSS says.

"Resistance bands provide feedback to your joints throughout the full motion of an exercise. This allows for increased stability of the joint through muscular activation and decreases the amount of stress put on the joint surfaces."

Because resistance bands offer a light loading to the muscles around the painful joints, Heberton explains they then allow you to try new exercises or different exercise variations with a "decreased risk of overloading the joint surfaces."

But, that's not to say strength training with traditional dumbbells should be avoided if you deal with joint pain.

While resistance bands provide feedback, Heberton says that strength training requires people to have "good control and muscular stability around the joints so they can move a weight without as much feedback."

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When Heberton is creating a program for someone, she says she typically uses resistance bands to provide ample feedback in the beginning and then challenges the body by progressing to weights as appropriate.

So, it's really all about strength training with weights safely.

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For example, Heberton suggests using the correct weight for each exercise - or one that doesn't sacrifice form or cause you pain while completing the movement - and modifying when needed.

"Injuries occur when people ignore pain, and/or the importance of form and proper muscle activation when doing strength training with weights," Heberton adds.

Of course, it's always a smart idea to consult a certified personal trainer or medical professional before jumping into any strength-training program as a beginner - joint pain or not.

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ALACHUA, Fla., June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Six innovative ideas to help patients with musculoskeletal conditions have been selected to win the 'For Such A Time As This OrthoChallenge.' These novel products have the potential to help orthopedic patients during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and reduce their risks during an operative procedure.

NovApproach Spine's CEO, Raymond Cloutier, one of the sponsors of the For Such A Time As This - OrthoChallenge said: "It was clear that each innovator who took the 'OrthoChallenge' had a passion to help orthopedic patients in a creative way. This 'can do' attitude to overcome the issues we face gives me great hope."

Audrey Beckman, leader of the selection process, said: "Rapid change and crisis encourage innovation. It has been energizing to see ingenuity, combined with technical and clinical knowledge, that provides solutions to the changing needs of patients during this historic and challenging period. While born during the pandemic, these innovations may benefit patients and healthcare providers for many years."

For Such A Time As This - OrthoChallenge Winners:

OrthoChallenge winners will receive the following:

Cloutier said, "I wish each of the submitters the best in seeing their ideas come to fruition - often a difficult task. I pray that each will keep in mind Winston Churchill's statement: "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give" along their challenging journey to deliver their ideas to patients."

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Tennis is now up and running!Daycare is coming soon!Plus info on how the gym is being prepped to open in both Manasquan and Red Bank! And what about the pools? Here is all the latest info.

I spoke with Kevin McHugh of The Atlantic Club in Manasquan and Red Bank and here is the latest info as of June 10th:

-- Outdoor tennis is happening NOW! (And the tennis balls are sanitized hourly!) So if you want to play or if you or your kids want lessons, CLICK HERE for the phone number to call.

-- The Milagro Spa will open on June 22nd! I know soooooooo many people who can't wait to have hair, nails, and other personal services taken care of!!! CLICK HERE for info.

-- Daycare will be provided beginning on June 22nd!

-- Summer Camps begin on July 6th and registration is now open! CLICK HERE to sign up your kids and let them finally get out and socialize!

The Atlantic Club wants you to know that they plan to lead the industry in terms of keeping you and your family safe and healthy. You can rest assured that this company is using hospital-grade, 100% non-toxic methods of sanitizing and TAC is committed to being #1 for safety and sanitizing every hour of every day in every area: gyms, tennis, summer camps, daycare, spa services, pools, personal training, and group exercise classes.

In fact, at The Atlantic Club, everything is based on a safe and sanitized environment. Kevin even showed me the machine they will be using: an Electrostatic sprayer with non-toxic chemicals! That means that once the gym reopens, the group exercise rooms will be sprayed after each class from ceiling to floor, along with each piece of equipment. This system will also be used throughout the entire day and throughout the entire facility!

That, along with sanitizing each piece of equipment and each area of The Atlantic Club, will become the top priority and job description of each of the 750 team members as they are rehired (as well as the cleaning team) to make TAC an even better, cleaner and safer place for you and your kids.

TAC even brought in members of the Medical Advisory Council to offer their input on safety measures due to keeping everyone safe and healthy in the age of Covid-19.

The gym is being readied to reopen (once the governor gives the go-ahead) in several ways. In Manasquan, they have broken up the fitness room into 3 separate sections and moved the entire free weight section to their gigantic field house in order to provide more room to distance safely while working out and to make each piece of equipment easier to clean.

In Red Bank, The Atlantic Club has acquired the use of an adjacent second building that will be used for all personal training! This will mean the main club won't be overcrowded.

As for swimming, the governor has issued a long list of guidelines that TAC is delving into to determine when they can reopen. Stay updated on that and everything else happening at The Atlantic ClubHERE.

So let's join the plea of The Atlantic Club to our governor to please reopen our gyms, which can actually follow safety guidelines better than most industries. We need to be able to work out. Not only for our physical health and to lose weight, but to combat depression, addiction and chronic disease. And for our mental health and sanity!

Thank you to The Atlantic Club, which is setting an example for the entire industry and business community and was asked to be a member of the task force for Monmouth County, for being committed to keeping us healthy and safe!

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Heart patients who feel gloomy must try popular mind-body exercise tai chi as performing this can improve both mood and quality of life. Also Read - Want to Lose Weight And Improve Your Heart Health? Eat Cherries

Tai chi combines a series of set movements, such as wave hands like clouds, with relaxation and breathing. Its a mind-body exercise because it requires concentration on posture, relaxation and breathing. Also Read - Want to Improve Heart Health And Vision? Eat Tomatoes

If youve had a heart attack or stroke, or are affected by another heart condition, I would strongly recommend adding tai chi to your recovery and rehabilitation, said study author Dr Ruth Taylor-Piliae of the University of Arizona. Also Read - Drink Orange Juice to Cut Obesity Risk And For Better Heart Health

There are physical benefits like improved balance and its good for mental health too, Taylor-Piliae added.

For the findings, published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, the research team combined analysis of clinical trials from the past decade examining the effect of Tai Chi on psychological well-being in adults with coronary heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and stroke.

A total of 1,853 patients from 15 clinical trials were included in the analysis. The average age of participants was 66 and 44 per cent were women.

The study showed that Tai chi was linked with less psychological distress as a whole. It was also associated with a reduction in depression.

The connection with anxiety was not statistically significant, possibly due to insufficient numbers of patients (depression was more frequently studied).

Patients with cardiovascular disease often have poor quality of life due to unpleasant symptoms (for example shortness of breath) or disability.

The study found that tai chi was also associated with a better quality of life. This included mental health quality of life (how they felt, ability to go out and socialise, etc) and physical health quality of life (walking, ability to do daily activities, etc).

More research is needed on how this mind-body activity exerts its mental health benefits, according to the researchers.

I think its the synergy between postures and breathing. During tai chi, you have good body posture, and research has shown that this enhances mood. We also know that holding your breath can cause stress and anxiety, Taylor-Piliae said.

Tai chi is well suited for people of any age or exercise ability and can be safely adapted for anybody, the authors concluded.

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The doctor said its something he has seen on his own diet plan, the Fast 800 diet.

Dubbed the new 5:2 diet, the Fast 800 plan is based on eating just 800 calories a day to lose weight.

Mosley has many books on the subject, including a recipe book which Dr Clare Bailey, his wife, helped to write.

For safe and rapid weight loss I recommend The Fast 800 Recipe Book by Dr Clare Bailey (my wife) who does the recipes with a leading food writer, the expert added on Twitter after appearing on This Morning.

The doctor said its especially important to lose belly fat, which can affect your blood pressure, blood sugar levels and more.

He said that rapid weight loss is becoming more accepted as the newer studies show it can be successful long term.

Mosley told Phillip that he hopes the pandemic might be the catalyst for people making a change to their lifestyles and deciding to get fit and well, and even commented on the health of the Prime Minister.

He explained that it will be a priority following Boris Johnsons experience with the virus and being at deaths door as an overweight man.

The expert also urged viewers to focus on strengthening their muscles as well as losing weight with exercise, as muscle mass decreases as you age. Mosley said he can now do 100 press-ups at the age of 63, so its never too late to get started.

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Soup-based diets are a popular trend that aims to lose weight quickly. Much has been said about its long-term results, know the details and make the best decisions to achieve your goals taking care of your health

Diets based on the consumption of soups emerged as a short-term eating plan to help people who need lose weight quicklyIn fact, they emerged as support to improve the conditions of certain patients prior to any surgery.

As such there is no specific and official soup dietrather, there are various plans for soup-based diets; that is why there are different ways to carry out this diet, some involve eating only the soup and others include allimited list of allowed foods. This type of eating plans tend to be somewhat strict since their main goal is to lose weight fast that is why its duration ranges from 5-10 days.

Various research papers and the livelihood of nutrition specialists have found that people who consume soups as a regular part of their diet, they have a Lower Body Mass Index (BMI) and a lower risk of obesity in comparison those who do not consume soups. The specialists point out that as such a reason is not determined, most of them attribute it to their satiating properties that relate to a lower calorie intake throughout the day. As such any plan that is based on a lower calorie intake It will have benefits to stimulate weight loss.

The soup diet being a low calorie plan that is carried out in a short period of time, provides effective results especially when losing weight quickly is a medical requirement. However, in recent years, diet based on soups has become one of the most popular weight loss trends more focused on the aesthetic part, nutrition specialists agree that following These types of plans are not the most recommended in the long term. This is because the weight lost during the 5-10 days it is likely due to loss of water and not fat.

What results a best alternative is to include as part of a healthy eating eating low calorie soups, which are characterized by being made with ingredients with therapeutic properties To lose weight. As is the case with foods with anti-inflammatory and cleansing benefits, which are not only low in calories, promote elimination of liquids, toxins and retained fats.

Increase in vegetable consumption: Soups are one extraordinary alternative to eat more vegetables and meet daily requirements. They are the best source to obtain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and a long list of plant compounds.Eating more vegetables reduces the risk of obesity: Eating more vegetables is a habit that is associated with great health benefits, among which a less risk of gaining weight and obesity.Increase in fiber consumption: The main ingredients in the preparation of these soups are vegetables, whole grains and legumes, which stand out for being food groups with an extraordinary fiber content. Optimal fiber intake in the daily diet is associated with digestive and intestinal health benefitsregulates the high cholesterol levels and provides satiety, which helps you eat less.They are a good ally to increase fluid intake: Soups are comforting for the body and are a great habit to increase daily fluid consumption, an aspect that is also related to weightloss. They are nutritious, cheap and easy: Soups are a complete food which is made with ingredients carrying a unrivaled nutritional wealth, They are also cheap and very generous. Last but not least, integrating them into the diet is very simple, since it is very easy to prepare.

Broth diet: Soup diets based on the consumption of broths normally last 7 days and in some cases they extend them up to 10-14 days. They stand out for being vegetable broths and some meats, with the ban on consumption of cream-based soups since they increase the contribution in fat and calories.Bean soup diet: These types of soups stand out for being a gran vegetarian option which is made with beans as the main ingredient, they stand out for being vegetarian food, free of oils and rich in proteins, such as beans. They can be mixed with vegetables and whole grains. It is estimated that they can be lost between 4 and 7 kg weekly, at the same time, diets based on products of plant origin are associated with benefits for weight loss and cardiovascular health. Cabbage soup diet: Probably the most popular soup diet, it is a 7-day eating plan consisting of integrate cabbage soup into all main meals. The soup is made in vegetable or chicken broth and with the use of cabbage as the main vegetable, also other low-calorie vegetables are added as is the case of carrots and celery. Following it for 7 days ensures a loss of 4.5 kg.

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Fibre-rich foods can help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels

A high-fibre diet can offer you several health benefits. Fibre is a type of carbohydrate found in plant-based foods. Your body does not digest or break down fibre. It keeps you full for longer and makes you consume fewer calories. Fibre is of two kinds- soluble and insoluble. Adding more fibre is a simple way to make your diet healthier. Most fibre-rich foods are also loaded with essential nutrients that can boost your health in several ways. Here are some reasons why you should be adding more fibre to your diet and avail of the amazing health benefits it offers.

As your body does not digest or breakdown fibre and it stays in your intestine for longer. This keeps you full for longer and makes you consume fewer calories. You can add fibre-rich fruits and vegetables to your diet. These are weight-loss friendly and provide you all the essential nutrients that you require on a weight loss diet.

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Poor cholesterol levels can take a toll on your heart health. It can significantly increase the risk of heart diseases. Fibre-rich foods can also help you control cholesterol levels. Studies have also highlighted that adding high-fibre foods to your diet can boost heart health.

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High blood pressure is also harmful to your overall health. It can also significantly increase heart disease risk. Fibre-rich foods can result in controlled blood pressure numbers. Diabetics should also add more fibre to your diet. It can result in controlled blood sugars.

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Adding more fibre to your diet can boost digestion too. It can help you get rid of digestive issues like constipation. Fibre ensures better bowel movements that relieve constipation.

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Studies suggest that adding fibre to your diet can reducecolorectal cancer risk. Most rruits and vegetables loaded with fibre are rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals that could further reduce your odds.

Most plant-based foods are loaded fibre. Some foods sores of fibre rich foods are - fruits like apples, berries, pear, kiwi and banana; vegetables like carrots, broccoli and beets. Lentils, legumes, oats and seeds are also good sources of fibre.

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Protein has long held a place in the hearts of body builders, athletes and fitness enthusiasts for its crucial role in muscle recovery, growth and strength. It's not just those groups who need protein, though: The average adult should get about 0.8 to 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight (PDF) -- if you weigh 150 pounds (68 kg), you should aim for about 55 to 68 grams of protein per day.

People who lift weights, compete in sports or work laborious jobs may benefit from eating more protein than the current 0.8 gram per kilogram of bodyweight recommendation. Older adults, especially those at risk for sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) may also benefit from more protein. Try this DRI (dietary reference intake) calculator from the USDA to find out approximately how much protein you need.

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Adding protein to your diet can feel tough at first, but like anything, it can eventually turn into a habit and a nonnegotiable. If you're looking to eat more protein, try these seven easy ways to up your intake every day.

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The "consistency is key" adage has become universal advice because it's true and applicable for just about any habit you want to start and keep -- or any habit you want to quit.

Ritualizing things -- or attaching one action to another action -- can help with consistency, which eventually leads to habits. For example, if you're trying to get more steps in every day, you could say, "I'll walk for 10 minutes after breakfast, lunch and dinner each day." Boom -- that's 30 extra minutes of walking every day.

Try ritualizing protein in that sense. Maybe you drink milk with breakfast every morning, or perhaps drink a protein shake instead and then protein becomes part of your breakfast ritual. With 20 to 40 grams of protein, a daily protein shake can quickly up your overall protein intake.

You can also ritualize protein by drinking a post-workout shake. This may seem like common sense, but trust me, it's easy to forget your post-workout drink if you say, "Eh, I'll drink it after dinner or after I shower." Go ahead and make it as soon as your workout is over; drink it during your post-workout stretches or cool down and it'll become a ritual.

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When you eat meals with protein sources, try eating the bulk of the protein before moving onto the other food sources on your plate, especially grains, which can fill you up fast. Eating your protein source first ensures you'll eat it all before you get too full.

An added bonus: Protein can make you feel fuller, so if you're trying to lose weight, eating adequate protein can help you reach your health goals.

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Nuts aren't necessarily the best source of protein by volume, but adding them atop your meals throughout the day can give you a nice protein boost.

Try adding chopped walnuts (4.3 grams of protein per serving) to salads, chopped peanuts (6.7 grams per serving or almonds (six grams per serving) to oatmeal and chopped cashews (5.2 grams per serving) to stir-fries.

In addition to their protein content, nuts also contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals, so you'll be doing your health a service in all aspects by adding nuts to meals.

Add nuts to salads, oatmeal, stir fries and more to get a protein boost.

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Leaner meats have less fat per portion, which means they have more lean meat, thus more protein, per portion. This is one super easy way to add more protein to your daily intake if you eat animal proteins every day.

Leaner meats have fewer calories than fattier meats and protein induces satiety, so this is a good tactic for anyone who's trying to lose weight. According to the Mayo Clinic, the leanest cuts of beef are:

If you're going for poultry, a good rule of thumb is to choose white meat over dark meat. And for pork, Mayo Clinic says the leanest cuts of pork are tenderloin, loin chop and leg.

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Quinoa packs more protein than white rice.

This is one easy swap you can use often to get more protein in your diet. Both quinoa and brown rice have more protein per serving than white rice and can replace white rice in most meals.

The texture is similar, although quinoa does have a more earthy taste than rice. Each serving of cooked quinoa packs 8 grams of protein per cup, while brown rice contains 5.3 grams per cup -- white rice, on the other hand, contains just 4.4 grams of protein per cup.

Quinoa surpasses both white and brown rice in terms of protein, but brown rice still offers more protein than white rice and is a good choice if you don't enjoy quinoa.

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Beans are an often overlooked and underappreciated protein source. They're so easy to add to salads, pastas, tacos and many other dishes and, depending on the type of bean, can add up to 10 grams of protein per half-cup.

This isn't much compared to animal sources of protein such as poultry and eggs, but adding beans to meals can definitely fill some gaps in your daily protein intake. Plus, beans are a great source of fiber and other nutrients.

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Bread is an unassuming place to up your protein intake, but some breads actually pack quite the protein punch: Just like brown rice has more protein than white rice, whole-grain bread has more protein than white bread.

This is because whole-grain foods keep all parts of the grain -- the germ, the bran and the endosperm -- whereas the refining process strips grains down to just the endosperm, which doesn't contain many nutrients.

Dave's Killer Bread 21 Whole Seeds and Grains, for instance, contains five grams of protein per slice. If you eat two slices for breakfast, that's an automatic 10 grams of protein that you wouldn't get with refined white bread.

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The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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