Diet
Brit John Alfred Tinniswood, 111, was confirmed as the world’s oldest man by Guinness World Records. The secret to his longevity? Luck, moderation and regular portions of fish and chips. Tinniswood’s new title follows the death of the previous Venezuelan record-holder, Juan Vicente Pérez Mora, who passed away this month at the impressive age of 114. Gisaburo Sonobe from Japan, who was next longest-lived, died 31 March at 112. The Liverpool-born great-grandfather and retired accountant received a certificate from Guinness World Records at the care home where he lives in Southport, northwest Eng...
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Diets that restrict overall calories, glucose intake or specific nutrients, like ketogenic, time-restricted, and intermittent fasting diets, have been found to inhibit the growth of cancerous tumours. While there’s “no one-size-fits-all” diet that can influence cancer’s development, new research has highlighted how nutrition could play a part in cancer treatment plans. The results were published in a new study by Semmelweis University in Hungary which reviewed a compilation of over 300 studies focused on how different diets affect the metabolism of cancerous cells. “Cancers are very heterogene...
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In a country renowned for delicious rice and noodle dishes, cutting carbs might not be as challenging as you think. Japanese food and carbohydrates go together like sushi and soy sauce. However, those wanting to explore different eating habits might stumble across the ketogenic (or keto for short) diet. The keto diet is one that is high in fat and incredibly low in carbs but it’s more than just cutting pasta and bread from your meals. The aim of keto is to keep your carbs under 20-50 grams (for reference, one medium-sized apple contains around 20 grams of carbs.) While the most common reason t...
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United States Paralympic cycling star Oz Sanchez understands the need to maintain a highly refined diet in order to compete at the highest level of athletic competition. His dieting strategies, though, are somewhat more unique than other athletes, and in part is due to restrictions he places on the kinds of foods he regularly eats. “There’s no one cookie-cutter solution for everybody, everybody’s physiology is a little bit different, but what I do that’s worked really well for me is I, pretty much, don’t allow myself to snack,” Sanchez said at a Team USA media summit earlier this summer. “It i...
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This is not your typical body-positive rant. This one’s Japan-specific. For most of us non-Japanese women, moving to Japan and transitioning to life here can be a huge weight. So what to do when you find your body suddenly changing without warning? How do you cope in a foreign country when you become foreign to yourself? And where the heck can a gal find brown bread in this country? Know that change is gonna comeSo you’ve acquired an unwelcome muffin top. Or your skin has exploded. Or your hair has taken on an electrocuted frizz and… you. Loathe. It. Guess what? It’s completely okay to feel th...
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American Ninja Warrior champion Daniel Gil does not need extra motivation to train his hardest in order to succeed on the obstacle course. He is always excited to improve himself. These workouts, though, are dynamic and often unknown in advance, so adapting to these arduous routines requires an enthusiasm for tackling the challenges such exercises pose. “It changes based on the season,” he said.” So, the months that we’re filming the, you know, whatever new season’s coming out, it’s about five sometimes six days a week anytime, anywhere from about two to four hours every single day. Now that d...
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Kitchari (kitch-ah-ree), a comfort food originating from India, is made with a lentils or “dal” (typically mung beans) combined with basmati rice, spices, various vegetables, lime and cilantro leaves. The word “kitchari” actually means mess, referring to the porridge-type nature of the dish. It is a warm, delicious and satisfying dish, but beyond taste it is packed with protein and nutrition that can sufficiently nourish your body for long periods of time. India’s ancient Ayurveda is the oldest known medical practice in the world. The kitchari cleanse is an Ayurvedic home remedy or mono-diet f...
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The Mediterranean diet is not only able to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, but can also prolong life, according to a scientific study. Specialists found that following this type of diet for 12 months is associated with positive changes in the gut microbiome and prevents the loss of bacterial diversity that inhabit the intestines. Do you want to prevent cardiac arrest or stroke? Then follow this studyScientists discover a protein capable of prolonging life and fighting old ageFound the oldest coastal defense system in the world: a wall that did not resistCardiovascular disease preven...
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Navigating Japan’s cultural landscape can be fraught with triggers when you are recovering from disordered eating behavior. Learning to balance mindfulness and self-care with all of the tastiness that Japan has to offer can bring you one step closer to being at peace with your body and soul.In the last few years, in bookstores in Japan, I have often been drawn to the women’s lifestyle section and dieting books. Maybe all of the advertisements on the Yamanote Line when I was in Tokyo in 2018 had pierced my subconscious, but Ishimura Tomomi’s book, ゼロトレ(“Zero Training”), in particular, has recen...
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