Teenage girls who ask parents for a 'healthy diet' could be showing early signs of eating disorder, leading headteacher warns

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Teenage girls who ask parents for a 'healthy diet' could be showing early signs of eating disorder, leading headteacher warns

• Jayne Triffitt said pupils asking for a healthy diet may have eating disorders
• Head of £10,000-a-term boarding school said teens feel pressured to be thin
• Added exam pressure and heavy work loads can lead to mental illnesses
• Those with history of depression more likely to develop eating disorder
• Study found teen girls are prone to mental health issues due to hormones

ByLizzie Edmonds

Published: 09:20 GMT, 9 July 2014 | Updated: 11:45 GMT, 9 July 2014

Schoolgirls who ask their parents for healthy meals may be showing early signs of an eating disorder, a leading headmistress has warned.

Jayne Triffitt, who is head of the Catholic girls boarding school Woldingham in Surrey, was speaking at an end of term assembly about mental health and eating disorders among teens.

She said, due to social pressure, young girls feel they must look a certain way - and so may reduce their food intake in a bid to be thin.

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Warning: Jayne Triffitt, head of Woldingham School in Surrey, has warned that schoolgirls who ask their parents for healthy meals may be showing early signs of an eating disorder

The head of the £10,000-a-term institution warned parents to be wary of their daughters asking to follow a 'healthy diet' - as the request could be a 'euphemism' for eating very little.

Mrs Triffit said: 'The biggest pressure is to be thin. 

'But, of course, the catch is that if they reduce their food intake they will not have the energy to cope with a packed life here at school.

'All too quickly they could head for some type of eating disorder.'

Pressure: Mrs Triffit said exam stress and heavy workloads - particularly in female pupils aged between 14 and 18 - can trigger mental illness, which in turn may lead to an eating disorder (library image)

According to The Times, she added: 'Just a hint to parents, do not be caught out by your daughter's wish to eat a 'healthy' diet. This is often a euphemism for eating very little indeed.'

Later in her speech, Mrs Triffit said exam stress and heavy workloads - particularly in female pupils aged between 14 and 18 - can trigger mental illness, which in turn may lead to an eating disorder.

Mrs Triffit said pupils in this age range are under particular pressure as Universities demand 'ridiculously high grades' from applicants.

Worry: The head said young girls feel pressured to look a certain way - so drop their food intake in a bid to be thin

The headmistress said: 'Some will become over-anxious and display particular mental health issues connected with this.'

Mrs Triffit's warning comes as research indicates teenage girls could be more prone to depression and anxiety as they experience greater blood flow to the brain. 

Hormone oestrogen drives more blood to the heads of young women compared to men - and that could explain disparities in psychiatric disorders, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania claim.

Blood flow is known to be higher in adult women than men, but the study now shows it is markedly different during adolescence when teenagers are going through puberty.

According to the NHS Choices website, eating disorders are most commonly blamed on social pressures to be thin.

However, those with a family history of depression are also more likely to develop the three main types of eating disorder - anorexia nervosa, bulimia or a binge eating.

Eating disorders can affect people of any age - but often develop in teenagers.

According to the NHS, around one in 250 women will experience anorexia at some point - with the condition usually developing around the age of 16 or 17.

One in 2,000 men will also experience such disorder.

Bulimia is around five times more common than anorexia, research shows, and 90 per cent of people with bulimia are female. 

The condition usually develops around the age of 18 or 19.

Binge eating usually affects males and females equally and often appears later in life - between the ages of 30 and 40.

Research conducted last year by Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) suggested that one in ten individuals admitted to hospital with an eating disorder were female and aged 15.

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Junk food gets encoded in DNA of future children, scientists discover

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The next time you wolf down that Big Mac with large fries consider you may be affecting more than your own waistline. Scientists now say an unhealthy diet can be encoded into DNA, which is passed down to future generations.
By now, most people have heard various negative things about a Western diet: it is too fatty, too salty and too sugary. It can cause problems to the immune system, disturb the chemical makeup of the stomach, and, perhaps the most obvious of all symptoms, lead to obesity.

Now, a study from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in Maryland has provided yet another reason to drive past your favorite drive thru window: the deleterious effects of a poor diet can leave a mark on the DNA, passing along the genes to your offspring.

The harmful effects of an unhealthy diet can “actually stretch across generations,” wrote Ian Myles, author of the study, which appeared in Nutrition Journal.

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Myles demonstrated that a mother’s eating habits “may potentially shape her child’s flavor preferences even before birth, potentially skewing their palette towards anything from vegetables to sugary sweets.” Passing along the proverbial sweet tooth could contribute to a child’s propensity to become obese at some point in his or her life.
“When the mother’s diet causes a harmful imbalance of her bacteria, she passes this imbalance on to her child and thus fails to present the ideal commensals for a proper immune education during her child’s most critical developmental window,” according to the study.

This developmental imbalance leaves the baby’s immune system “poorly trained to fight off infections and encourages autoimmune and allergic diseases.”

Myles cautioned that the father’s dietary choices in life also play an important role in the health of offspring.

The paternal DNA “can also be inherited by the offspring and could alter early development of the immune system [52],”according to the study. “Epigenetic changes in DNA are, in effect, cellular memory; these changes prevent dividing pancreas cells from becoming cells of the kidney or any other organ.”

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Myles concludes that only a radical change of lifestyle will stop the transfer of stained DNA to future generations of babies. He also warned on the apparent uselessness of commercial extracts as a means of countering a poor diet.

“The benefits of dietary modification over supplementation is furthered by evidence showing that dietary supplementation does not increase longevity, indicating that…commercial interventions such as tea or berry extracts are unlikely to counteract poor dietary habits,” he advised.

Myles advised that people should eliminate sugar and fat in processed form from their diets and move to fresh sources of protein – and fat – such as fish and meat.

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Healthful tips to avoid cancer

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POSTED: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 6:27pm
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 6:29pm

TYLER, TEXAS (KETK) — Texas Oncology in Tyler has some healthful ways to avoid cancer.
An oncologist tells East Texans about tips they should keep in mind.
"We have to focus on not just to cure cancer but also try to prevent some of the devastating diagnosis," said Svetislava vukelja, M.D.,
"Anything you can do to avoid it such as eating healthier and not drinking,' said Trudy Case, cancer runs in her family.
That's the key: Dr. V of Texas Oncology wants East Texans to keep five tips in mind to avoid cancer.
1.) Nutrition
2.) Exercise
3.) Tobacco/Alcohol
4:) Screening Test
5.) Weight
A diet high in fruits and vegetables, but a low -fat diet is recommended. Plus, don't avoid carbohydrates, you need carbs for energy and brain function.
"Some people go on diets and loose a lot of weight and they gain it all back" said Dr. V. It's also important to increase your intake of fluids.
"People are chronically dehydrated, we live in Texas it's very hot, people work outside, and so people don't drink enough fluids so they're sluglish."
Dr. V says try to quit smoking and decrease your alcohol intake.
"Certain things like red wine 2 or 3 times a week is probably good but if you have a lot of heart disease and for certain things it may not be good," said Dr.V.
It doesn't hurt to get a screening test especially if cancer runs in the family.
"We have a chart with body mass index, you can look how talk you are and you need to be between 22-25 body mass index," said Dr. V and that's where weight comes in.
Exercise and gooding eating habits can keep your weight in line. "Eating smaller meals, multiple times per day, not early eating before going to bed."
Dr. V says anyone can master this for better health all in moderation.
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102 year old woman talk about her diet and life.

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Olive said "We believe a healthy diet should include plenty of raw fruits and vegetables.
In some cases a raw food diet can be used to fight cancer or other diseases, but we believe it's good to have a mixture of raw foods and cooked foods for a normal diet.
Beans, garbanzos, brown rice, soy milk, and whole wheat bread are all nourishing.
Green vegetables, steamed or lightly cooked are also nourishing and are found to contain protein. She says the first diet that God gave to us was grain, fruit, and nuts. After the sin of Adam, vegetables were added to the diet. And after the flood
man was given clean meats.
Many believe that in order to gain protein, we need to add meat to the diet but this is not true. Beans and whole wheat bread, taken together, constitute a complete protein. People who eat a vegetarian diet lead healthy lives and live longer"..
(My own comment here) Olive never eats a large meal late at night, and most of the fat in her diet comes from a product called Vegenaise. She also informed me she doesn't take medication of any kind, and believes some of them are doing more harm than good. Especially antidepressants which she believes caused some of her elderly friends to commit suicide. As of today Olive is over 105 years old, and while she does have some physical challenges, she is still happy and socially active in her church. She has a sharp mind, loves talking to people, and loves talking about the bible. Warning. If you dare to talk about religion with Olive, you had better plan on staying a while. She has no shortage of words when it comes to her religious beliefs and faith in God..

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This is a sample of a Full Meal Plan to help you Lose Weight and achieve your goals.

The foundation of this meal plan has:
• 3 ounces of lean protein
• 1 complex carb
• Unlimited vegetables
• 1 healthy fat
Each meal should be about 350 calories (or fewer)

They are made of simple ingredients, quick and very easily put together.

Example of Protein you can use: Chicken, Turkey, Fish (any kind), tuna, tofu, eggs, beef or pork tenderloin.

Example of Complex Carbs: Brown Rice, Whole Grain Pasta, Oatmeal, Sweet Potatoes, Wholemeal Bread, Wraps, Pita Bread.

Example of Healthy Fat: Nuts, Olive Oil, Seeds, Avocado, Omega-3 (from fish)

In order for this plan to be Effective, you are recommended to:
1) Prepare Your Food in Bulk lasting 2 -- 3 days to make it stress free.

2) These meals are interchangeable. So you can have your snack for breakfast, breakfast for lunch etc.

3) Only use and Prepare high quality food like chicken, brown rice, sweet potatoes, vegetables or fish. So no white bread, white rice, processed food and ready meals at all.

4) Adjust the portion size and calories according to the product you use. Mine might be slightly difference from yours. So read the food label carefully.

5) You must drink 3-4L of water every day.

6) You must eat every 3 -- 4 hours throughout the day in small portion.

7) Make it a habit to plan and pack your meals the night before and store them in the fridge for the next day; this will make your mornings easier, which will help to keep you on track.

8) Print your meal plan and stick in on your fridge as a daily reminder to stay on track.

9) Keep a food dairy of what you eat and how you feel, which contributes towards your weight lost progress.

10) Exercise 5--6 times a week between 45 -- 60 mins for maximum result.


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Lost your mojo? Here are 5 foods that will boost your libido in no time

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Lost your mojo? Here are 5 foods that will boost your libido in no time

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What you eat can impact on your sex drive, says nutritionist Lisa Guy.

Your sex drive can be affected by many factors - including age, hormones, stress, tiredness, depression and even certain medications. The good news is that you can give your libido a boost simply by eating certain foods.
Try eating a diet rich in zinc, B vitamins and essential fatty acids - these are the nutrients required for sex hormone production and reproductive function.
Here are five foods to try:

Almonds

An excellent source of omega-3 fats, which are essential for the production of testosterone, fertility and a healthy sex drive.

Bananas

High in B vitamins and potassium, which are needed for the production of the sex hormones necessary for a healthy libido in men and women.

Oysters

A rich source of zinc, which is one of the key nutrients involved in testosterone, sperm production and reproductive health.

Avocados

Contain folic acid, B6 and potassium, all necessary to increase male hormone production and enhance libido.

Pumpkin seeds

Rich in zinc and omega-3 fats, two vital nutrients necessary for testosterone production and reproductive health.

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5 Tips for Healthy Eating as We Age

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5 Tips for Healthy Eating as We Age

Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2014 10:23 am | Updated: 12:33 am, Fri Jul 4, 2014.

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(NewsUSA) - Good nutrition plays an important role in how well you age. Eating a healthful diet helps keep your body strong and can help reduce your risk for heart disease, diabetes, stroke and osteoporosis. Studies even show a link between healthful eating and longevity."As we age, the body becomes less efficient at absorbing some key nutrients. Appetite and taste can suffer from loss of sense of smell and taste or from side effects of medications. Bad teeth can make some foods difficult to chew or digest," said Arthur Hayward, MD, a geriatrician and the clinical lead physician for elder care with Kaiser Permanente's Care Management Institute. "So choosing foods carefully is smart."Here are five tips to help you get the nutrition your body needs:
1. Avoid empty calories.
Foods with empty calories may contain very few vitamins and minerals. "Convenience foods," such as packaged snacks, chips and sodas, are common sources of empty calories. Avoid the "bad" carbs -- foods that have white flour, refined sugar and white rice.
2. Choose nutrient-rich foods.
Eat a variety of foods. The more you vary the foods you eat, the more vitamins, minerals and other nutrients you get. For example:
* Eat lots of fruits and vegetables -- Choose fresh, frozen or no-salt canned vegetables and fruits in their own juice or light syrup.
* Eat foods with protein -- Protein is found in lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs and cheese, cooked beans, peanut butter and nuts and seeds.
* Get enough calcium and vitamin D -- Calcium and vitamin D are found in milk and milk products, including yogurt and cheese. They are also in green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, collard greens) and tofu.
* Include foods high in vitamin B12 -- After 50, the body produces less gastric acid and absorbs less B12, which helps keep blood and nerves vital. B12 is found in milk, meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
* Eat high-fiber foods -- This includes fruits, vegetables, cooked dried beans and whole grains.
3. Drink plenty of fluids.
Drink plenty of fluids -- enough so that your urine is light yellow or clear like water. Fiber and fluids help with constipation.
4. If your appetite is poor.
Try eating smaller meals, several times a day, instead of one or two large meals. Eating while socializing with others may help your appetite. You might also ask about changing medicines. Medication can cause appetite or taste problems.
5. Eat soft foods.
As we approach our senior years, chewing food is sometimes difficult. Choose low-sodium canned vegetables or cooked fruits and vegetables. These are often softer. Chop or shred meat, poultry or fish. Add sauce or gravy to the meat to help keep it moist.
For healthy recipe ideas, check out Kaiser Permanente's Food for Health blog at https://foodforhealth.kaiserpermanente.org.
In addition to eating a balanced diet, aim for 150 minutes of physical activity each week. Ten-minute sessions several times a day on most days are fine. For more information, visit kp.org and everybodywalk.org. For questions or advice about a specific condition, talk with your physician.