YOU DIETS?

There’s a handful of experts that gives information about being a vegan and being more in line with a healthy weight. However, it comes with its own complexities and subdivisions.

You can actually lose weight from a vegan diet due to its produce-rich and high in fiber, which helps you feel up during a meal and stay fuller, for longer, between meals. And, yes, produce often contains high amounts of water, which also helps with fullness.

Obesity physician, Spencer Nadolsky, D.O. says there is fulfillment in the lifestyle, vegan, vegetarian or using a plant-based diet remedial style: animal-derived products, including meat, dairy, eggs, lifestyle. This includes things like leather, fur, meat and fish from their diet, but may still animal-derived products. emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, animal products.

“A whole food plant-based diet can be very satiating and filling with fewer calories than a standard American diet.” To put it mildly, you become fuller on the good stuff while intaking fewer calories throughout your day. You’ll also have sustainability for a caloric deficit contributing to weight loss.

In 2022, a survey that was published in the Obesity Science and Practice discovered that those who went on a low-fat, vegan diet for 16 weeks did “decrease body weight, body composition, and insulin sensitivity,” per Men’s Health.

When it comes to protein, we all know how important it is to obtain enough for maintenance. So, in case you’re not hip on how to obtain that, Henderson says choose legumes (e.g., lentils, chickpeas, beans), nuts and seeds (e.g., almonds, pumpkin seeds), whole grains (e.g., quinoa, brown rice), soy products (e.g., tofu, tempeh), seitan (wheat-based meat substitute), dairy products (e.g., milk, cheese) and of course, eggs. These are good alternatives to avoid the temptation of chicken, beef, and other meat-based products.

“It’s important for vegetarians to consume a variety of protein sources to ensure that they are getting all the necessary amino acids for their body’s needs,” he says.

“Additionally, combining certain plant-based foods together, such as consuming beans and whole grains in the same meal, can create a complete protein source.”

• Bean and rice burritos

• Lentil soup

• Vegetable stir-fry with tofu

• Chickpea curry

• Veggie burgers or patties

• Spaghetti with marinara and veggies

• Vegetarian chili

• Quinoa salad with roasted vegetables

• Grilled cheese with tomato soup

• Baked sweet potato topped with black beans and salsa.

“These meals are not only budget-friendly but also healthy and delicious,” the vegan enthusiast claims. While the physical aspects of a vegan diet are good in thought, make sure to ask yourself why you want to change? Try not to focus on weight loss but instead aim towards the better body you want and the emotional aspects that come with it.

The diet alone is already a bit restrictive with what you can eat and could be more restrictive if you opt for more low-calorie foods.

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

The ruling comes because of a lawsuit brought by a group of insurers who argued that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exceeded its authority by requiring them to cover certain preventative care services without being able to charge co-payments or deductibles.

In a big blow to health insurance in the U.S., a federal judge has ruled that insurers no longer have to pay for preventive care services like cancer and heart disease screenings.

The ruling comes as a result of a lawsuit brought by a group of insurers who argued that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exceeded its authority by requiring them to cover certain preventative care services without being able to charge co-payments or deductibles.

The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, was signed into law in 2010 to make it easier for millions of Americans to get health insurance.

One of the law’s key provisions was the requirement that insurance companies cover certain preventative care services without cost-sharing, including immunizations, blood pressure screenings, and mammograms.

However, the recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor of the Northern District of Texas has effectively invalidated this provision of the ACA.

In his ruling, Judge O’Connor wrote that the ACA’s requirement for insurers to cover preventative care services “exceeds the powers of Congress under the Commerce Clause” of the U.S. Constitution.

The ruling is likely to significantly affect health insurance in the U.S., especially for people who already have health problems like cancer or heart

disease.

If insurance companies weren’t required to cover preventive care services, patients might be less likely to get the screenings and tests that could catch these health problems early.

Experts said this could lead to serious health problems and higher healthcare costs.

“The President is glad to see the Department of Justice is appealing the judge’s decision, which blocks a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that has ensured free access to preventive health care for 150 million Americans,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated.

“This case is yet another attack on the Affordable Care Act – which has been the law of the land for 13 years and survived three challenges before the Supreme Court.”

Jean-Pierre continued:

Preventive care saves lives, saves families money, and protects and improves our health. Because of the ACA, millions of Americans have access to free cancer and heart disease screenings. This decision threatens to jeopardize critical care. The Administration will continue to fight to improve health care and make it more affordable for hard-working families, even in the face of attacks from special interests.

Critics of the ruling include healthcare advocacy groups and politicians. They say it will make it more complicated and expensive for millions of Americans to get health insurance. In a statement, Dr. Patrice Harris, president of the American Medical Association, called the ruling “a clear step backward for our health system.”

“Preventative care is a cornerstone of good health,” Dr. Harris said. “It’s critical that patients have access to these services without cost-sharing to stay healthy and catch health problems early before they become more serious and more costly to treat.”

The ruling is also likely to face legal challenges in the coming months. Several states and healthcare advocacy groups have already said they will appeal the decision. They say that the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) requirement that insurers cover preventive care services is a crucial part of the law’s goal to make more people eligible for health insurance.

In the meantime, patients and healthcare providers alike are left to grapple with the uncertain future of healthcare coverage in the U.S. Without the assurance of coverage for preventative care services, and patients may be forced to choose between paying out-of-pocket for these services or foregoing them altogether, potentially putting their health and wellbeing at risk.

“Once again, an extreme activist judge is taking a monumental swing at the Affordable Care Act, which has saved millions of lives and made Americans healthier for the last 13 years,” Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford (D-Nevada) stated. “The preventative care provisions in the law have ensured that, without concern for cost, Americans have been able to get screened for things like diabetes, breast cancer and heart disease.

“It also puts the brakes on critical preventative treatments like immunizations and PrEP for HIV.

“The impact of this ruling, especially on working Nevadans and communities of color, will result in the loss of lives, increased costs for treatment of preventable illnesses, and increased inequities in our already unbalanced health care system.”

Source: NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

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Dr. Tonie Reincke is perhaps one of the reigning queens when it comes to patient care as a vein specialist in the city of Houston. With over three decades dedicated to her profession as an Interventional Radiologist, it’s no wonder she’s been able to build an impressive career.

She climbed the ladder from Registered Nurse to Physician Assistant to serving as the chief medical director for a vein center with three locations in Houston. Dr. Reincke has made a home at the Reincke Vein Center. Founded in 2021, the doctor used her experience working for several vein clinics to provide affordable care for the community.

Her commitment to patients goes beyond the walls of her clinic. She is dedicated to community outreach to underserved minority groups and has made her a comforting source for patient accessibility.

These efforts include advertising on Univision and Telemundo, participating in Q&A talks on VieTV, doing interviews on Great Day Houston and Houston Life, attending the LGBTQ Houston Chamber annual meeting, offering free ultrasound scans and medical consultations at The 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston conventions and health fairs, giving educational talks at Landon Ridge Senior Living Center, contributing time and resources to Miracles R’ Real, and volunteering at Bread of Life.

Dr. Reincke spoke with d-mars.com sharing her insight as to how minority groups can examine and take better care of their veins. In an article posted by Venous News, it was said by Peter J. Pappas (Center for Vein Restoration, Greenbelt, USA) that vein discrepancies can vary between that of Caucasians and minority groups such as Blacks and Hispanics.

When asked about her passion regarding her work, Dr. Reincke said, “Passion – a genuine desire to help others. Hearing and having patients tell me their symptoms have improved is a “win.”

According to Dr. Reincke, a study done in the 90s concluded that vein disease is greater in older patients with the number one group being non-Hispanic whites in comparison to Blacks and Asians.

Have You Experienced Leg Pain?

If you’ve missed out on events due to tired and achy legs or maybe wanted to cover your legs due to bulging veins – it’s not always due to aging. While age may be a factor, you don’t have to live with it.

Many people are misdiagnosed as having skin issues or told the bulging veins are “cosmetic” and avoid getting treatment for it. However, Dr. Reincke’s specialization in the area is nothing more than a reminder as to why specialists are created. Some may think that they have a skin or an arterial issue when really, it could be a venous problem.

Obesity, age over 50, sedentary lifestyles, sitting or standing a lot, even those who are pregnant are at risk. Night cramps, restless legs, skin changes, bulging veins. Vein disease is treatable but it’s not curable. We take most commercial insurances, and additionally have customized payment plans.

varicose veins, skin discoloration at the bottom of the leg, and ulcers at the bottom of the leg are some of the visual indicators of vein disease.”

She also mentioned having a better level of awareness for yourself in self-care for your veins. “It is important to understand [this] as it is as any other chronic disease that has potential long-term effects and complications.”

Treatments are performed in an office setting and are minimally invasive. Patients are back to their normal activities the same day with zero down time. The business owner says that vein disease is “typically” hereditary. “If one parent has the disease then the person has a 50% risk of having the disease,” according to Dr. Reincke. “This doubles when both parents have it. Vein disease can get worse through things such as age, obesity, pregnancies, standing and sitting for extended periods of time, and smoking. While patients may not notice vein disease in their parents it can also skip generations.”

My duty as a MD is to educate the community about vein disease and long-term effects/treatment options. I take pride in doing so, she said. “I’m proud to be a patient advocate.” Part of her business-related goals include minority outreach and delivering on her efforts for educating and quality treatment for minorities.

For education purposes, what are varicose veins? Dr. Reinke describes it as “Vein insufficiency, also known as vein disease, is the stretching out of the walls of the vein.”

She added, “The veins’ primary function is to bring blood back to the heart. This means that blood needs to travel up the leg against gravity whenever a person is standing or sitting.”

As for understanding the science more, the veteran medical professional broke down just how blood flow works with our veins and what leads to discrepancies making noticeable appearances that can be problematic:

• Blood needs to travel to our legs against gravity whenever a person is standing or sitting

• Our valves makes sure that blood does not fall back down to the feet

• Vein disease is the result of veins becoming stretched out creating valves to either not meet or slow to close leading to reflux or a backwards flow in the leg(s)

• When veins are shut down, other veins pick up that blood and take it back to the heart

“Vein disease patients can have visible indicators that let the patient know they may have vein disease,” Dr. Reincke described. “Spider veins, bulging ropey

While varicose veins may not be at the forefront of most health conversations, Dr. Reincke has made it her mission to spread awareness and enable people to be more knowledgeable. Her programs of service that she’s currently promoting include the Greater Houston Black Chamber, 100 Black Men, Mocha Man (Black Men’s Health Fair sponsor), Univision, Telemundo, VieTV, LGBTQ Chamber, Landon Ridge Retirement Center, Miracles R’ Real, and Bread of Life.

She’s proud to have opened her solo practice located in Sugar Land. Though she’s had to persevere by not only being a minority but the first in her family to go to college, Dr. Reincke is cognizant of her weaknesses. “I’d say it lies in my desire to help everyone, wanting to help relieve pain/discomfort in chronically ill patients. It’s not always a realistic expectation [and] it hurts my heart.”

Nevertheless, the vein specialist is literally “what the doctor ordered” for unique conditions and a remedy made for feeling good about oneself.

Visit www.reinckeveincenter.com or call 281.394.4446 for information.

Interscope Record And The Nfl Collaborate To Show Players Opportunities Beyond Football

Over the years, Interscope has done a great job of having a relationship with the NFL and the networks, but we wanted to take a second to make sure that the players were taken care of as well.

In order to create an effective theme for the meet, executive VP and head of visual creative’s Michelle An provided her insight on career brand building, “If you’re doing a brand deal, it’s really important to make sure it doesn’t feel like some brand just gave you money and you’re a pawn,” she said. “You have to be assured of your own brand for it to look like it’s a partnership.” An added, “When your brand is strong, you make it easy for the fans. And when you make it easy for the fans, that’s when you start creating super fans.”

Waller, who was recently traded from the Raiders to the Giants, explained his opinion on how music and sports intersect for his producer interests,

“I’m an artist and a producer myself, and I want to know more about how to market myself, how record labels cultivate artists, and how to apply it to my own journey,” he said. “[There are] so many different ways to be in the music space and to have this level of inclusion and get this level of information. A lot of people can’t do that.”

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Nearly 20 current and former NFL players such as Darren Waller (New York Giants), DK Metcalf (Seattle Seahawks), Bud Dupree, and Derwin James (both free agents) joined the roster of Interscope Records’ partnership with the NFL for the Career Tours

Program back in late March.

The NFL veterans gathered in Santa Monica, California gaining knowledge to enlarge their brands for life outside of football. Dupree was one of many leading panels with Q&A discussions on various topics including music, marketing, producing, and taking on new talent.

Interscope’s Senior VP of Sports and Gaming, Dave Nieman detailed the label’s relationship with the NFL saying,

FINANCE