@Kyeh
Great beginning.
He also said:
“Eating healthy is common sense. Don’t make it complicated.
Avoid processed foods and ingredients you don’t recognize.
Use meat for flavor, not as the main course.
Pay more, eat less.”
@Cerridwyn@chuckf1
I would have to say that for me, coffee is a no, but if you’d be willing to substitute caffeine for that [to me complete unpalatable] source of it, I’d be willing to agree.
@rustyh3 Isn’t that the South Beach diet? I tried that a while back and it worked pretty well. I remember the whole color coded eating and it changed weekly.
@Kyeh@rustyh3@tohar1
Beets and specifically beet root juice, is great for lowering blood pressure.
“Beet root, particularly in the form of juice, is considered to be beneficial for lowering blood pressure due to its high nitrate content, which the body converts into nitric oxide, a compound that helps relax blood vessels and improve blood flow; studies suggest that regularly consuming beet root juice can significantly reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels.
Key points about beet root and blood pressure:
Active ingredient:
Nitrates, which are naturally found in high quantities in beet root.
Mechanism:
When consumed, nitrates are converted to nitric oxide in the body, leading to vasodilation (widening of blood vessels) which lowers blood pressure.
Evidence:
Research, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses, indicates that beet root juice can effectively lower blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.
Important consideration:
People with low blood pressure should consult their doctor before incorporating beet root into their diet, as it may further decrease their blood pressure”
More professional/clinical information:
“The Nitrate-Independent Blood Pressure-Lowering Effect of Beetroot Juice: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
Conclusion:
"Our results demonstrate the blood pressure-lowering effects of beetroot juice and highlight its potential NO3-independent effects.
@Kyeh@PhysAssist@rustyh3 I take beet root capsules twice a day. Amazing how much more energy I have, probably from some of the same info above! (I love to eat beets too–roasted, boiled, pickled)
@PhysAssist@rustyh3@tohar1 I don’t get the hate for beets that seems to exist; I like them too. Beet salad with goat cheese was popular in restaurants for a while - that was really good.
@werehatrack
Truer words were never typed…
It also helps if you can either grow your own or buy locally produced food [produce especially, but locally grown meat from smaller farms is also usually better]- all of which can be pricey.
@PhysAssist@werehatrack and don’t live in a food desert.
learn who in your area carries what.
look not just at price per ounce but servings and serving sizes.
Don’t buy more than you will eat, even if it is cheaper. You will will eat more because it is there and waste more because you didn’t eat it. This is why sometimes things that cost more per ounce are effectively cheaper.
@Lynnerizer
Like lower blood glucose, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, and joint wear?
I get that the actual side-effects can occasionally be very troublesome, but for some [well-chosen/vetted] patients, it can be a game-changer and a life-saver.
That said, like every “quick fix” for weight loss, there is no doubt that it is being very much overprescribed for a sizable portion of those seeking that “quick fix”.
…and like phen/fen, they may find out later that it’s not the mirale they expected it to be.
@Lynnerizer@PhysAssist
I don’t have any facts to back this up, but to me it would be useful to help get people started. Just like weight loss surgery, if you don’t change your habits, it is only a short term fix. If you have a food addiction, it needs treatment.
@Lynnerizer@PhysAssist Fen-phen was found to be dangerous when used as intended/prescribed. GLP-1 meds like Ozempic were approved as safe when used for their intended purpose: blood glucose control for type 2 diabetics (like me). GLP-1s used for weight loss are usually taken at much higher doses than for type 2 diabetes, hence the side effects can be much more pronounced.
@Cerridwyn@Lynnerizer
Very true, sometimes moving beyond the tipping point over the frustration and inertia of being obese can be very motivating.
Although like the surgery you mentioned, it appears that post-treatment weight-gain is a thing with these medications as well- but no one knows [yet] if that’s due to long-standing bad habits around eating and/or food addiction or physiologic rebound to a prior body mass setpoint.
@macromeh@PhysAssist I believe so, or at least they come from mammaries. Not necessarily breasts.
Cats and dogs and other quadrupeds of course have nipples all up their bellies and chests. Not sure if those locations can always be called “breast” though.
We refer to chickens chests as breasts, not sure why dogs don’t have breasts. I’m off to google dogs breasts to get some data… I’m sure that Google won’t go wrong…
@macromeh@PhysAssist Ok… So from googling breasts I’ve learned… They’re only usually called breasts when they develop shocker on the chest… And of course udders near the groin.
There doesn’t seem to be a commonly used word when the nipples are in both places. We don’t really call them breasts or udders.
@macromeh@OnionSoup
I did know that about 'phants- because SWMBO and I are slightly obsessed with them [with elephants generally, not their breasts specifically].
I think the term I have heard most often used in regard to the milk glands of canids and felines is teats. but Wikipedia also lists them as ‘dugs’.
“The mammary glands are arranged in organs such as the breasts in primates (for example, humans and chimpanzees), the udder in ruminants (for example, cows, goats, sheep, and deer), and the dugs of other animals (for example, dogs and cats).”
@macromeh@OnionSoup
It also states: “…Mammary glands can be termed as breasts or udders. In the case of breasts, each mammary gland has its own nipple (e.g., human mammary glands). In the case of udders, pairs of mammary glands comprise a single mass, with more than one nipple (or teat) hanging from it.”
Which I think explains why the term breasts is used for elephants.
@macromeh@PhysAssist woah momma! When I woke up this morning I probably wouldn’t have guessed I would go looking for pictures of elephant breasts today.
Stop buying expired food from Meh.
@yakkoTDI yep!
@yakkoTDI well I only buy expired junk food from Meh (and they were pretty good too)
If I knew the secret to healthy eating AND how to get people to do it, I’d be rich by now, as the old saying goes.
BACON!!
“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” Michael Pollan
@Kyeh
Great beginning.
He also said:
“Eating healthy is common sense. Don’t make it complicated.
Avoid processed foods and ingredients you don’t recognize.
Use meat for flavor, not as the main course.
Pay more, eat less.”
There is a reasonably good summary of his book “Food Rules” here:
https://tylerdevries.com/book-summaries/food-rules/
This is an article that looks at [some of] both the pros and criticisms of his writing and approach to food and cooking:
Michael Pollan: Love Him? Hate Him? Both?
“https://www.stlmag.com/dining/Michael-Pollan-Love-Him-Hate-Him-Both/#:~:text=In “Commentary on Teaching Food,theory to a wider audience%2C”
@Kyeh Wisdom beyond words!!
Pizza!
@chuckf1
ALL the food groups!
@chuckf1 @PhysAssist Coffee is a food group. Right?
@Cerridwyn @chuckf1
I would have to say that for me, coffee is a no, but if you’d be willing to substitute caffeine for that [to me complete unpalatable] source of it, I’d be willing to agree.
@chuckf1 @PhysAssist why of course, if not taken in pill form for the high
Portion color control - very tiny portions of most things white and larger portions of red things. Think flour and sugar then think beef.
@rustyh3 At first glance I thought that said “beets.”
@rustyh3 Isn’t that the South Beach diet? I tried that a while back and it worked pretty well. I remember the whole color coded eating and it changed weekly.
@Kyeh @rustyh3 Beets work well too!
@Kyeh @rustyh3 @tohar1
Beets and specifically beet root juice, is great for lowering blood pressure.
“Beet root, particularly in the form of juice, is considered to be beneficial for lowering blood pressure due to its high nitrate content, which the body converts into nitric oxide, a compound that helps relax blood vessels and improve blood flow; studies suggest that regularly consuming beet root juice can significantly reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels.
Key points about beet root and blood pressure:
Active ingredient:
Nitrates, which are naturally found in high quantities in beet root.
Mechanism:
When consumed, nitrates are converted to nitric oxide in the body, leading to vasodilation (widening of blood vessels) which lowers blood pressure.
Evidence:
Research, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses, indicates that beet root juice can effectively lower blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.
Important consideration:
People with low blood pressure should consult their doctor before incorporating beet root into their diet, as it may further decrease their blood pressure”
More professional/clinical information:
“The Nitrate-Independent Blood Pressure-Lowering Effect of Beetroot Juice: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
Conclusion:
"Our results demonstrate the blood pressure-lowering effects of beetroot juice and highlight its potential NO3-independent effects.
@Kyeh @PhysAssist @rustyh3 I take beet root capsules twice a day. Amazing how much more energy I have, probably from some of the same info above! (I love to eat beets too–roasted, boiled, pickled)
@PhysAssist @rustyh3 @tohar1 I don’t get the hate for beets that seems to exist; I like them too. Beet salad with goat cheese was popular in restaurants for a while - that was really good.
@Kyeh @PhysAssist @rustyh3 To that, I would say, “YUM!!!”
Stop pooping.
/giphy Balance
@2many2no
…and apparently practicing a very focal skill.
The key to healthy eating is being able to afford the foods that are healthy to eat, and having the facilities to be able to prepare them properly.
@werehatrack
Truer words were never typed…
It also helps if you can either grow your own or buy locally produced food [produce especially, but locally grown meat from smaller farms is also usually better]- all of which can be pricey.
@PhysAssist @werehatrack and don’t live in a food desert.
learn who in your area carries what.
look not just at price per ounce but servings and serving sizes.
Don’t buy more than you will eat, even if it is cheaper. You will will eat more because it is there and waste more because you didn’t eat it. This is why sometimes things that cost more per ounce are effectively cheaper.
Eating keys? (Iron!)
@ircon96 “You ain’t eatin’ the best stuff!”
Just be guided by the Food Pyramid
Moderation
Ozempic! Lol
Shutting down your digestive system does wonders for your waistline! No comment on ALL the negatives! 
@Lynnerizer
Like lower blood glucose, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, and joint wear?
I get that the actual side-effects can occasionally be very troublesome, but for some [well-chosen/vetted] patients, it can be a game-changer and a life-saver.
That said, like every “quick fix” for weight loss, there is no doubt that it is being very much overprescribed for a sizable portion of those seeking that “quick fix”.
…and like phen/fen, they may find out later that it’s not the mirale they expected it to be.
@Lynnerizer @PhysAssist
I don’t have any facts to back this up, but to me it would be useful to help get people started. Just like weight loss surgery, if you don’t change your habits, it is only a short term fix. If you have a food addiction, it needs treatment.
@Lynnerizer @PhysAssist Fen-phen was found to be dangerous when used as intended/prescribed. GLP-1 meds like Ozempic were approved as safe when used for their intended purpose: blood glucose control for type 2 diabetics (like me). GLP-1s used for weight loss are usually taken at much higher doses than for type 2 diabetes, hence the side effects can be much more pronounced.
@Cerridwyn @Lynnerizer
Very true, sometimes moving beyond the tipping point over the frustration and inertia of being obese can be very motivating.
Although like the surgery you mentioned, it appears that post-treatment weight-gain is a thing with these medications as well- but no one knows [yet] if that’s due to long-standing bad habits around eating and/or food addiction or physiologic rebound to a prior body mass setpoint.
Watch the ingredients carefully. You never know what big farma sneaks in your food…
@Wollyhop “Big Farma” I like that!
@ItalianScallion Thats what my mom says all the time.
@Wollyhop Well, there’s Big Pharma and Big Ag, but I like Big Farma because it combines the two!
Not to obsess about what you’re eating.
@ItalianScallion
or avoiding eating.
@ItalianScallion @PhysAssist not avoiding eating might be healthier. (Unless all you were eating were keys)
All I know is, I developed most as a human being back when I was drinking breast milk.
@OnionSoup
Ah, the good old days…
@OnionSoup @PhysAssist If mammary serves correctly, doesn’t all (mammalian) milk come from one breast or anudder?
@macromeh @PhysAssist I believe so, or at least they come from mammaries. Not necessarily breasts.
Cats and dogs and other quadrupeds of course have nipples all up their bellies and chests. Not sure if those locations can always be called “breast” though.
We refer to chickens chests as breasts, not sure why dogs don’t have breasts. I’m off to google dogs breasts to get some data… I’m sure that Google won’t go wrong…
@macromeh @PhysAssist Ok… So from googling breasts I’ve learned… They’re only usually called breasts when they develop shocker on the chest… And of course udders near the groin.
There doesn’t seem to be a commonly used word when the nipples are in both places. We don’t really call them breasts or udders.
Interestingly, Elephant’s have breasts.
@macromeh @OnionSoup
I did know that about 'phants- because SWMBO and I are slightly obsessed with them [with elephants generally, not their breasts specifically].
I think the term I have heard most often used in regard to the milk glands of canids and felines is teats. but Wikipedia also lists them as ‘dugs’.
“The mammary glands are arranged in organs such as the breasts in primates (for example, humans and chimpanzees), the udder in ruminants (for example, cows, goats, sheep, and deer), and the dugs of other animals (for example, dogs and cats).”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammary_gland#:~:text=The mammary glands are arranged,example%2C dogs and cats).
@macromeh @OnionSoup
It also states: “…Mammary glands can be termed as breasts or udders. In the case of breasts, each mammary gland has its own nipple (e.g., human mammary glands). In the case of udders, pairs of mammary glands comprise a single mass, with more than one nipple (or teat) hanging from it.”
Which I think explains why the term breasts is used for elephants.
TIL.
Thanks everyone!
/giphy the more you know
@macromeh @PhysAssist woah momma! When I woke up this morning I probably wouldn’t have guessed I would go looking for pictures of elephant breasts today.
Have you tried the Meh Double Down?
It’s a dozen Vegobears sandwiched between two stroopwaffles.
@806D2701 I can see that toasted and covered in honey
Oh hey, I think it pulled out one of my molars