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How many dinner recipes have you prepared that don't contain onions? Not very many? We thought so. To us, onions (and garlic) are like salt and pepper when it comes to cooking—they don't necessarily stand out as an overwhelming flavor, but they do make any dish taste better.We're not only fans of onions because they taste good, we're also big fans of their health benefits. What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Onion? A lot of good:"Onions are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that reduce the risk of heart disease, lower high blood pressure, and protect against blood clots. They're also great, calorie-free flavoring agents for food," explain Eat This, Not That! Medical Expert Board members and registered dietitians Lyssie Lakatos, RDN, and Tammy Lakatos Shames, RDN, known as The Nutrition Twins.Despite their essential role in cooking and awesome benefits for your health, there is one side effect of eating onions that is worth being aware of before you slice open your next allium: for some people with sensitive digestive tracts, onions may cause bloating, cramping, and gas. (Related: The One Hack For Cutting Onions, According to an Expert.)"For some people who have a hard time digesting them, especially people who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), onions can cause painful gas, cramping, and bloating due to their soluble fibers called fructans (oligosaccharides); these fermentable carbs are poorly absorbed in the small intestine," say The Twins.Experts estimate that only 5-15% of fructans are digested in the small intestine. The remaining carbohydrates make their way down to the colon where they are fermented rapidly. This rapid fermentation can cause a little extra gas, but for those with IBS, this can cause severe bloating, cramping, abdominal pain, and uncomfortable bowel movements.IBS affects 1 in 7 people, according to Monash University researchers, who are pioneers of the Low-FODMAP Diet: a diet that is low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols, which are short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that the small intestine absorbs poorly. If you have developed a FODMAP sensitivity and notice that onions have been giving you extra gas, it might be worth connecting with a registered dietitian or health professional to discuss your options, one of which may be to reduce your intake of similar foods or to test for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)."Fermentable carbs, like those found in onions, are known as FODMAPs," say The Twins. "Restricting high-FODMAP foods can provide massive gut relief for people who are sensitive to them. Even in very small quantities, onions can cause digestive issues. And although cooked onions seem to be better than raw, both can wreak havoc on sensitive digestive tracts," they add.If you are sensitive to onion, but you're still looking for its flavor in your cooking, there's no need to fret—just try this food hack.The fructans in onions that cause sensitivities are soluble only in water. That means that when cooking onions in soup or stock, that fructan content will leak out into the water, which can then result in digestive discomfort when you then consume that food. The alternative is to simmer your onions in oil."In an oil-based dish, the fructans will not leech out (as fructans are not soluble in oil). Therefore, if you are making something based in oil, for example a stir-fry, it is possible to add a large piece of onion or a whole garlic clove and simply pull the pieces out before adding other ingredients. This way you will have the [flavor] without the fructan content leaching into the meal," according to The Monash University FODMAP Blog.If you haven't noticed any bloating or cramping when eating onions, then there's no cause for concern. But if you have experience digestive issues after consuming this allium, it's worth connecting with a medical professional. Left unaddressed, you will continue to experience these uncomfortable side effects. To learn more about onions, see Here's How You Should Be Storing Leftover Onions.For more healthy eating news, make sure to sign up for our newsletter!
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After a tumultuous pandemic year, you may feel a dozen years older. After staying indoors, social distancing, and eating all your snacks, you may look a tad older, too. But just as Dr. Anthony Fauci says there's a "light at the end of the tunnel" with the vaccines here, there's hope for you to feel your best again—maybe even better than ever. "You can't change what you were dealt with genetically but you can take control of other factors which will help to stay looking younger," says Dr. Eugene D. Elliott of MemorialCare. Read on for this essential advice, on—and the health of others, don't miss this urgent news: Here's How You Can Catch COVID Even If You're Vaccinated. 1 Avoid Chronic Sun Exposure "Chronic sun exposure is the most common extrinsic factor that affects skin aging," says Dr. Rashmi Byakodi, editor of Best For Nutrition. "The loss of collagen is considered the characteristic finding of aged skin. Wrinkling and pigmentary changes are directly associated with photo-aging."The Rx: "The only strategy that can prevent photo-aging is sun avoidance. Use sunscreens to block or reduce skin exposure to UV radiation," says Dr. Byakodi. "My favorite sunblocks are mechanical, contain zinc and/ or titanium dioxide, and block the UVA damaging rays very effectively with frequent application," says Dr. Elliott. 2 Find Ways to Destress "Stress is also associated with potentially harmful stimuli, making you look older," says Dr. Byakodi. "Relaxation methods like deep breathing and meditation can help to relieve stress."The Rx: "The interplay between mind, emotion and body have long been recognized," says Dr. Deborah Lee. "There are now many relaxation techniques that can be taught, which have been shown to help relieve stress, reduce blood pressure and reduce numerous physical complaints. These include breathing exercises, as well as yoga, meditation, aromatherapy and hydrotherapy to name a few." 3 Getting a Good Night's Sleep "Healthy young adults were photographed after 8 hours of sleep and again after sleep deprivation. Other observers were asked to rate their attractiveness. When the participants were sleep deprived, they were rated as less attractive, more tired, and less healthy compared to when they were rested," says Janet Hilbert, MD. "Getting a good night's sleep is not only good for the body and mind, but also improves attractiveness and other people's inclination to socialize with us." The Rx: "A good night's sleep can do wonders for your youthful appearance and since your face relaxes while you sleep that can also help soften fine lines on the face," says Andrea Paul, MD. It is recommended that you get eight hours of sleep per night. 4 Have a Regulated Sleep Schedule as Well "You can regulate sleep patterns — prepare for bed with a 15 min pre-sleep routine," says Dr. Griffiths. "Close the day by removing electronics from the bedroom." The Rx: Consider starting a sleeping ritual. "Whether it's curling up with a book, listening to calming music or taking a warm bath, doing the same, relaxing thing every night will signal to your body that it's time to settle down. However, avoid watching TV or looking at any laptop, tablet or smart phone screens before hitting the hay, since those activities can trigger your brain to stay awake," suggests the experts at Sleep.org. 5 Eat Healthier "Eating healthy especially diets high in fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants found in these foods can decrease damage to the skin by free radicals and pollutants," says Dr. Poston."Try to moderate red meat. A Mediterranean diet appears to be more healthful," says Dr. Elliott. The Rx: Follow the nutrition advice on Eat This, Not That! to make the right food choice every time. 6 Don't Forget to Moisturize "Moisturize your skin. Dry skin looks flaky and grayer. Use a moisturizer every day, especially in the winter," says Dr. Poston. The Rx: "I keep skin care simple for my patients, usually a retinoid moisturizing product combined with a cleanser keeps the skin looking fresh," says Dr. Elliott. "My favorite skin care product that's appropriate for most patients contains peptides that stimulate stem cells, in cream and serum form that help defy aging." 7 You Can Invest in Some Minimally Invasive Techniques "There are some minimally invasive techniques to reverse skin aging: botox to decrease muscle hyper function creating wrinkles or fillers to replace fat atrophy in the face, a normal process of aging," says Chester F. Griffiths, MD.The Rx: Consider these factors from Henry Ford Hospital before committing to any kind of cosmetic alterations:Have realistic expectations.Check surgeons' qualifications.Evaluate the facility.Consider the timing.Save for the expense.Don't minimize risk.Be patient with recovery.Consider nonsurgical options. 8 Don't Smoke Smoking is known to prematurely age your skin. It is best to avoid all tobacco and other smoking products. 9 Exercise "Exercise daily for 15-20 minutes," says Dr. Griffiths. The Rx: Some examples of equipment free workouts are chair poses, planks, and pushups. You can also go for a socially distanced walk or jog. RELATED: Signs You're Getting One of the "Most Deadly" Cancers 10 Don't Forget to Smile "I think the single most important thing you can do to look younger is smile. It decreases the number of wrinkles that appear over time on your face," says Dr. Leann Poston. "Smiling makes you happier and gives you more energy. A positive attitude encourages better eating habits and more exercise!" And to get through this pandemic at your healthiest, don't miss these Signs Your Illness is Actually Coronavirus in Disguise.
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No matter what kind of relationship you have with meat, a new report is revealing a gory link between the places where some meats are processed and the way those plants contributed to COVID-19 rates in their communities. There's been buzz about this for awhile, but just-published data shows how unappetizing this really is, and whom it's affected the most.Reports in recent months had observed a connection between meatpacking plants and COVID-19 infection rates. But this week, new data illustrates how horrible it's actually been. A study at the University of California, Davis (along with co-authors K. Aleks Schaefer with Michigan State University and Daniel Scheitrum with the University of Arizona) analyzed COVID transmission rates at large meatpacking plants, meaning those that generated more than 10 million pounds of meat per month.RELATED: Costco Foods You Should Always Avoid, According to NutritionistsThe findings may turn some stomachs, as researchers discovered that "beef- and pork-processing plants more than doubled per capita infection rates in counties that had them." That's not all: Chicken-processing plants also increased COVID-19 transmission rates in their counties by 20 percent. The researchers' report states that conservatively, this resulted in 334,000 COVID-19 cases throughout the country and about $11.2 billion in economic loss. Some analysts have attributed this widespread COVID-19 transmission in meatpacking facilities to a few main factors: meatpacking workers have been considered "essential" to keep the country's food supply chain in motion. Many employees also work in close physical proximity to each other on the production line. Experts also note that meatpacking facilities turning out that much product often exist in areas with high population density (meaning people in these regions probably also live closely together), while others suggest that some employees' economic circumstances simply haven't allowed them the luxury to call off work when they weren't feeling well.For the layperson, it may also be hard not to think about the number of germs that spread around meatpacking facilities between humans and the meat itself. Some readers may find it reassuring that there continues to be more evidence of how a plant-based diet can help fight COVID-19 and many other illnesses.A disturbing report for sure. Read up on the major macaroni and cheese brand that's being sued for alleged toxins that were harmful to children, and sign up for the Eat This, Not That! newsletter for the food news your family needs.
Now that you are fully vaccinated with two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines—or will be soon—or a single jab of Johnson&Johnson, you can breathe a sigh of relief—for the time being, at least. Unfortunately, like many other vaccines, including the flu shot, immunity against the highly transmissible and deadly virus doesn't last forever. So, when will you need your booster shot? Read on to find out—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Signs Your Illness is Actually Coronavirus in Disguise. 1 Here's When to Get a Pfizer Booster According to Pfizer's chief executive Albert Bourla, immunity from the company's popular vaccine will wane within a year, and it is "likely" you will need to get a third shot following the initial two-dose inoculation within that time, followed by annual vaccinations."A likely scenario is that there will be likely a need for a third dose, somewhere between six and 12 months and then from there, there will be an annual revaccination, but all of that needs to be confirmed. And again, the variants will play a key role," he told CNBC's Bertha Coombs during an event with CVS Health. "It is extremely important to suppress the pool of people that can be susceptible to the virus." 2 Here's When to Get a Moderna Booster This week Moderna also confirmed that their vaccine offers strong protection in the United States against Covid-19 six months after it is given. The company's chief executive, Stéphane Bancel, told CNBC that he hoped to have booster shots available soon. "I want to make sure there are boost vaccines available in the fall so that we protect people as we go into the next fall and winter season in the U.S.," Bancel said in an interview on "Squawk Box." 3 The Future of Vaccines? Added Protection Against Variants During a House subcommittee on Thursday, Dr. David Kessler, head of the Biden administration's vaccine effort revealed that the government is focusing efforts on the spread of coronavirus variants, looking into whether further vaccination could better target mutant strains, "taking steps to develop next generation of vaccines that are directed against these variants if in fact they can be more effective." 4 Keep Doing Your Part Whether you are vaccinated or not, keep following Dr. Anthony Fauci's fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—wear a face mask that fits snugly and is double layered, don't travel, social distance, avoid large crowds, don't go indoors with people you're not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, get vaccinated when it becomes available to you, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don't visit any of these 35 Places You're Most Likely to Catch COVID.
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The coronavirus pandemic is not over, with the seven day average of new infections at around 69,000 cases—and cases flaring in Michigan and the Northeast. The regional pattern is confounding experts, but Michael Osterholm, an American epidemiologist and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, can sum it up, even if he can't explain it all: "This is far from over," he said on his podcast Thursday. Read on for all 5 essential points you've got to hear—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss this urgent news: Here's How You Can Catch COVID Even If You're Vaccinated. 1 The Virus Expert Warned "We Will Pay a Price Over the Coming Weeks Ahead" The opening up of the country can be partly to blame for the rising cases; in Michigan, the CDC has advised the Governor there to "shut down." "We're opening up, not locking down," said Osterholm. "Now, people aren't going to want to hear this lockdown issue, but I do fear we will still pay a price over the coming weeks ahead." He said he can't explain why the virus is cycling between regions—flaming in the Northeast now, and Michigan, while it's toned down in Texas—but he says: "I think that this is one of those moments where it's unbalanced, what do we do? This is a balancing act. No one wants to lock down. So I just want to leave you with the fact that at this point—this is far from over, this is far from over." Read on to find out what might happen where you live. 2 What's Happening in Michigan May Happen in Your State In "Michigan," says Osterholm, there's "surely a possible scenario yet to unfold around the country. Cases have reached levels reported during the peak of the state's fall surge. School-related outbreaks continue to be the leading setting for outbreaks in Michigan—of the 903 ongoing outbreaks that they are aware of 264 related to K through 12 schools, notably cases among kids 10 to 19 have quadrupled in the last four weeks. And now we're at an all time high. A number of outbreaks also have been tied to other settings like manufacturing and construction—160 such outbreaks, the second most behind schools. Hospitalizations are also approaching record highs." There are nearly as many people hospitalized as during the November peak. "As of April 12, there were 4,118" hospitalized. "One month ago, March 13th, there were only 976 hospitalized. So it's increased literally by almost 3,000 plus cases since then." 3 More Kids are Spreading the Virus This Time In Michigan, "49 children are currently hospitalized, which is a record high at any time since the pandemic begun," said Osterholm. "Cases among kids 10 to 19 have quadrupled in the last four weeks. This time around kids appear to be very involved in transmission patterns that we hadn't seen before. And they in fact, are driving in some instances, community transmission." He says unless schools shut down things like sports where there is a high spread, and follow the CDC guidelines, "I believe we're still going to keep climbing. We're going to see more and more schools impacted in the next several weeks." 4 The Virus Expert Says There Was Some Good News "This has been remarkable, what we've been able to do as a country with regard to vaccination of the U.S. population," said Osterholm. "120 million plus have received at least one dose and 74 million are fully vaccinated. That's 36.4% with one dose, 22.3% being fully vaccinated of the U.S. population—65 years of age and older, 78.9% have received at least one dose 62% are fully vaccinated. I remind everyone that there are still 13 million plus individuals, 65 years of age and older in the United States, that have not yet been vaccinated at all. There is substantial regional variation, with the Southern States of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee, having the lowest per capita doses administered in the U.S."RELATED: Most COVID Patients Did This Before Getting Sick 5 How to Stay Safe No Matter Where You Live Follow the public health fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—wear a face mask that fits snugly and is double layered, don't travel, social distance, avoid large crowds, don't go indoors with people you're not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, get vaccinated when it becomes available to you, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don't visit any of these Here's How You Can Catch COVID Even If You're Vaccinated.
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Garner posted a photo with her teddy bear in honor of National Teddy Bear Day, sharing a side-by-side of herself as a child and now, snuggling her furry friend. It doesn't get much cuter than this photo of young Jennifer Garner on the swings in a tiny sweater! Garner posted this throwback from Halloween as a child simply captioned, "boo."
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The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, despite Americans getting vaccinated by the millions daily. Luckily, health experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified a handful of places where you are more likely to become infected with the virus than others. At yesterday's White House COVID-19 Response Team Briefing, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) named a few. "The increasing trends in cases, hospitalizations and deaths are very concerning and they threaten the progress we've already made," she said. Read on to find out where the CDC says you can catch COVID now—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss this urgent news: Here's How You Can Catch COVID Even If You're Vaccinated. 1 Indoor Restaurants Dr. Walensky noted that the number of infections is increasing as a result of "relapse prevention efforts in states across the country, such as relaxed mask mandates or loosened restrictions on indoor restaurant seating." Since the start of the pandemic, the CDC has warned that indoor dining can be incredibly dangerous, citing scientific studies linking it to infection outbreaks. 2 States with a High Number of Variants During the conference, Dr. Walensky also noted that the virus is spreading rapidly in states where the variants are more dominant. "Another reason for these increases is the continued spread of highly transmissible variants, more than 50 to 70% more transmissible, which makes the race to stop the transmission even more challenging and threatens to overwhelm our healthcare system," she pointed out. "Again, in parts of this country, CDC data show that the B.1.1.7 variant, the variant originally identified in the United Kingdom, represents 44% of the virus circulating during the week of March 27th." Michigan, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, California, Colorado, Connecticut, and Georgia, are a few of the states with the most cases of the variant, according to the CDC. 3 Social Gatherings The CDC is still encouraging people to avoid social gatherings, updating their guidance last month. "COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are extremely high across the United States. To decrease your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19, CDC recommends that you do not visit with people who do not live with you at this time. Attending events and gatherings increases your risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. Stay home to protect yourself and others from COVID-19," they wrote. 4 Travel Both Dr. Wallensky and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to the President and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have continued to warn against traveling both domestically and internationally. While Dr. Fauci reveals that he is still not traveling at all, the CDC recommends delaying travel until you are fully vaccinated, "because travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19," they write on their website. RELATED: Most COVID Patients Did This Before Getting Sick 5 School Sports While schools have not been the source of outbreaks, Dr. Walensky recently revealed that after school sports and extracurricular activities have been linked to major ones. "We're finding out that it's the team sports where kids are getting together, obviously many without masks, that are driving it, rather than in the classroom spread," Fauci recently confirmed to ABC's George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America. "When you go back and take a look and try and track where these clusters of cases are coming from in the school, it's just that." So get vaccinated when it becomes available to you, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don't miss these Signs Your Illness is Actually Coronavirus in Disguise.
Maybe you're grabbing a quick bite to eat while rushing from one errand to the next, or having a meal that's so familiar you start wolfing it down without even realizing it. Whatever your need for speed, new research in Clinical Obesity suggests you might be putting yourself at much higher risk for weight gain.Researchers looked at two different studies on adults and children to determine whether there are associations between higher body mass index (BMI), the number of siblings you have, and where you are in the birth order (if you're not an only child). They found first-born children were twice as likely to eat faster than other kids, and that a higher number of siblings is associated with a speedy eating rate.Faster eating is associated with an increased risk of obesity, they concluded. Foods that are eaten quickly tend to be consumed in larger amounts, and even when you can't go back for seconds, eating faster reduces satiation. That means you're more likely to snack soon after, increasing your calories for the day. (Related: 15 Underrated Weight Loss Tips That Actually Work).Although the study focused mainly on children and teens, the results apply to anyone, the researchers note. That's especially true if you've learned these fast-eating behaviors at a younger age and kept up that rate of speed even when you weren't competing with your siblings at the table.The good news is that even if this is a well-entrenched habit, incorporating more mindful eating practices can help, suggests registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto, RD, dietetic internship director at New York University Steinhardt."The first step is to use your other senses with food first, rather than taking a bite immediately," she says. For example, take a moment to look at the colors and textures, and to appreciate the aroma of the food. When you do start eating, she suggests swallowing one bite before taking another.On its own, that can be a big shift for people who eat quickly, she adds, since they tend to put more in their mouths before the last bite is finished. Some other mindful eating techniques include putting your fork or spoon down between bites and sitting at a table to eat—without watching TV or scrolling on your phone during the meal.Also, Rissetto adds, schedule time for your meal. Setting aside 20 minutes or so just to eat may be a big transition, but if you're looking to practice more mindfulness and control your weight, it's worth making that "appointment.""Slower eating can often lead to other healthy eating habits, like better choices of food," adds Rissetto. "Overall, you're working not just on weight loss, but on developing a better relationship with food."For more, be sure to check out Genius Ways to Retrain Your Taste Buds to Love Healthy Food.