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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
5 Mediterranean Foods Women After 50 Should Eat Every Week, According to Dietitians
Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-GarciaKey Points The Mediterranean diet helps support healthy aging and longevity. Top foods dietitians recommend include leafy greens, low-fat dairy, beans, nuts and fish. Women over 50 should eat plenty of calcium, vitamin D, protein, fiber and omega-3 women over 50 looking to support long-term health and longevity, the Mediterranean diet offers a delicious, sustainable way of eating based on whole, nutrient-dense foods. 'I can say from both personal and professional experience that what we eat in our 50s—and beyond—matters more than ever. These are the years when we start to feel the effects of hormonal shifts, bone loss and changes in muscle mass and metabolism,' says Liz Weiss, RDN. She emphasizes the importance of not just living longer, but living better, which includes feeling strong, sharp and energized throughout the years. Fortunately, the Mediterranean diet has been linked to a longer, healthier life. It centers around minimally-processed plants, healthy fats and plenty of fiber. Continue reading to learn the five Mediterranean staples that dietitians recommend for women over 50. 1. Leafy Greens Leafy greens—such as spinach, kale, arugula, lettuce and chard—are powerful foods for brain and heart health. 'The MIND Diet, which combines the Mediterranean and DASH eating patterns, ranks leafy greens as one of its top food groups for cognitive protection,' says Weiss. She points to a 2018 study showing that older adults who ate 1–2 servings of leafy greens daily experienced slower cognitive decline—equivalent to being 11 years younger than those who rarely ate them. The authors credit the brain-supporting benefits of leafy greens to their rich nutritional profile, including a wide range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, adds, 'rich in calcium, vitamin K, magnesium and antioxidants, leafy greens are important for maintaining bone strength and reducing inflammation.' Fortunately, leafy greens are easy to add to your diet. Weiss recommends blending baby spinach into smoothies, adding arugula to sandwiches and grain bowls and making pesto with kale for a flavorful topping on fish or pasta. Shapiro suggests sautéing greens with garlic and lemon for a quick side dish, or using them as the base for any salad or adding to soups, omelets and grain bowls. 2. Beans Beans are a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet and offer many health benefits—such as better blood sugar regulation, a healthier gut and heart and increased longevity—thanks to their rich fiber and nutrient content. In societies like the Blue Zones—five regions around the world, including parts of the Mediterranean, where people often live past 100—beans are a daily staple, adds Weiss. 'These humble pulses are packed with plant-based protein, iron, potassium and fiber, which helps to reduce LDL cholesterol and supports digestive regularity,' she says. Beans are also an excellent way to boost fiber intake—something most people fall short on. Their fiber supports a healthy gut and keeps blood sugar steady. Because they're digested slowly, beans produce a lower glycemic response and improve insulin sensitivity. The fiber and protein in beans make them especially filling, which can support weight maintenance. Shapiro emphasizes the importance of getting enough of both, as digestion and muscle health become more important with age. To add more beans to your diet, try canned varieties—they're versatile, budget-friendly and convenient. Weiss recommends draining and rinsing canned beans to reduce sodium by up to 40%, making them a quick and heart-smart option. 'Add chickpeas to grain bowls or salads, stir black beans into soups or tacos or puree white beans into dips and sauces for extra creaminess and nutrition,' she says. 3. Cottage Cheese or Low-Fat Strained (Greek-Style) Yogurt 'Nearly half of women over 50 have some form of low bone mass,' says Weiss. After menopause, declining estrogen levels can accelerate bone loss, increasing the risk of osteoporosis—a condition where bones become weaker and more prone to fractures. To support bone health, both Weiss and Shapiro recommend foods that offer a combination of calcium and protein, which are key components of strong, healthy bones. Two excellent low-fat options within the Mediterranean diet are strained (Greek-style) yogurt and cottage cheese. For example, one cup of Greek yogurt offers about 20 grams of protein and 220 mg of calcium, while one cup of cottage cheese provides 24 grams of protein and 227 mg of calcium. Shapiro enjoys cottage cheese on toast with sliced tomatoes and fresh pepper, with berries and nuts or as a substitute for sour cream or mayo in recipes. Weiss suggests using strained (Greek-style) yogurt or cottage cheese in smoothies, as a base for savory dips or in breakfast parfaits. 4. Nuts Another Mediterranean staple, nuts are valued for their rich flavor and impressive nutrient profile, making them a delicious and healthy addition to your diet. 'Nuts offer healthy fats, fiber and plant-based protein,' says Weiss. 'They also provide vitamin E (a potent antioxidant linked to cognitive health), magnesium (important for bone health), and, in the case of walnuts, plant-based omega-3 fats,' says Weiss. Beyond their nutrient content, nuts can also support weight management—a common challenge with age. In fact, one study found that higher nut consumption was associated with lower body fat, likely due to increased satiety. However, given their high-calorie content, it's important not to overdo it. Weiss recommends consuming a small handful (around one ounce) of nuts daily. 'Sprinkle them onto leafy green salads, stir into cooked oatmeal, or finely chop and mix with breadcrumbs to create a crisp, flavorful coating for baked chicken or fish. Toasting them first really enhances flavor,' she says. 5. Fatty Fish Fatty fish, a major star of the Mediterranean diet, can reduce your risk of cognitive decline and support brain health. Fatty fish are a top source of omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA. These fats are 'linked to better brain function, reduced inflammation and lower risk of cardiovascular disease,' says Weiss. However, 'women do not get enough omega-3s,' Shapiro adds, emphasizing the need to make these fats a regular part of the diet. That's why Weiss recommends that women include SMASH fish—salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines and herring—at least twice a week to help meet their omega-3 needs. 'They also provide vitamin D, which is crucial for calcium absorption,' Shapiro adds. Together, these nutrients support strong, healthy bones and can be challenging to get through diet. To add more fatty fish to your diet, visit a local seafood market for the catch of the day or try convenient, budget-friendly canned varieties that are just as nutritious. Our Expert Take The Mediterranean diet is a great way for women over 50 to promote long-term health. It includes foods like leafy greens, beans, low-fat dairy, nuts and fish, which provide key nutrients for this stage of life—such as calcium, vitamin D, fiber, protein and omega-3 fatty acids. They're also accessible and convenient choices. Shapiro reminds us that, 'Consistency in your food choices matters more than perfection. Eating well isn't about restriction, it's about making smart, nourishing choices most of the time that fit into your life and support how you want to feel and function every day.' She adds, 'Don't underestimate the power of hydration, regular movement and sleep. These work hand in hand with nutrition to support healthy aging.' Read the original article on EATINGWELL
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Bank of America flags 3 breakout stocks to watch ahead of earnings
With earnings season heating up, Bank of America just highlighted three breakout picks that could turn heads. It's important to understand that Wall Street is entering its busiest stretch, and all eyes are on the household tech giants. However, some analysts like BofA are quietly flagging stocks that could catch investors off guard. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Amazon's (AMZN) is a usual suspect, but AppLovin (APP) and Oddity Tech? That's a curveball. It's clearly an unexpected trio, but the reasoning behind the call might be exactly what investors need to hear at this point. With market expectations sky high, understanding BofA's reasons for doubling down on the three stocks offers a sharper lens into what matters most this quarter. Image source: Weiss/Getty Images Big Tech continues hogging the spotlight, as the Magnificent 7 guides the broader market through a crucial stretch of the earnings season. The show opened with a mixed act. Google blew past expectations, posting a 14% revenue bump to $96.43 billion and $28.2 billion in net income, on the back of a 32% leap in Google Cloud. Related: Veteran analyst drops 3-word verdict on Tesla post-earnings That level of strength led management to bump its 2025 capital expenditures target to $85 billion. Tesla, meanwhile, edged past estimates on both sales ($22.5 billion) and EPS ($0.40), despite a 12% YOY decline in deliveries. The sales drop revived investor chatter over Elon Musk's AI-and-Robotaxi pivot and its long-term payoff. Nevertheless, the broader trend looks mostly intact. More than 80% of S&P 500 companies topped forecasts on both sales and profits, per FactSet. Moreover, the Mag 7 is expected to race past its peers, delivering an estimated YOY earnings growth topping 14%, compared to just 3.4% for the rest of the index. Now, the second wave begins. Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta will take the center stage this week, with high expectations. Collectively, these giants account for about 20% of the total U.S. market cap and over a third of S&P 500 earnings. Consensus estimates peg Apple's numbers at $89.1 billion in sales and $1.42 EPS. Amazon is expected to post $162 billion in sales. Also, Microsoft could deliver $73.8 billion in sales and $3.38 per share earnings, while Meta is forecast at $44.8 billion and $5.87 EPS. More News: Amazon's quiet pricing twist on tariffs stuns shoppersMicrosoft software flaw leads to shock nuclear cyber breachNvidia avoids White House crackdown; Trump softens on AI giant With a Fed decision, jobs data, and tariff decisions all looming, these earnings will likely set the tone for the stock market. AI upends Big Tech's typical Q2 slowdown Typically, Q2, spanning April through June, has been more of a reset period for Big Tech. It sits between the highs of the holiday-driven Q4 and the optimism of a fresh fiscal Q1. Hence, growth rates tend to decelerate with consumer spending cooling post-winter and enterprise tech budgets settling into the year. Related: IonQ CEO drops bold call on quantum computing's tipping point For Apple, that usually results in a softer iPhone demand after the launch season, with Mac and Services stepping in to balance the likely drop. Google and Microsoft often lead the charge with their double-digit cloud revenue sales, though Q2 typically is a slowdown from Q1's AI-fueled capex bursts. Meta, meanwhile, sees some pullback in ad budgets as marketers recalibrate, which makes cost discipline incredibly important. But the old Q2 playbook may be breaking. AI adoption has been an amazing tailwind in a historically tepid quarter. The expansion of generative AI, from foundational models to smarter analytics, continues pushing enterprise momentum. At Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure, this effectively leads to growing cloud demand and fresh rounds of server and GPU investment. For Apple, layering AI into iOS and macOS is directing more users into Services. And Meta's AI-powered ad tools are helping brands get better traction and spend more efficiently. The result is that Q2 now brings more upside potential than seasonal softness. Bank of America is leaning on a mix of tech and consumer momentum stocks ahead of a pivotal earnings season. In a fresh note, BofA analysts highlighted three standouts that could see a catalyst in the coming weeks. Moreover, the firm is betting on robust fundamentals, scalable business models, and potent growth narratives. Oddity Tech, AppLovin, and Amazon each bring something different and unique to the table. Let's break down why these three made the list. Amazon: More than AWS BofA analysts are seeing strength in Amazon's powerful retail engine heading into earnings. While AWS continues to dominate the headlines, analysts contend that the real story lies in its wider e-commerce ecosystem and juggernaut-like positioning in digital advertising and devices. The firm believes Amazon's customer-first strategy continues to pay off, especially as macro tailwinds stabilize. Also, BofA expects AWS growth to continue accelerating at the back end of the year, giving investors potentially double upside from cloud and retail. AppLovin: Software story gains traction AppLovin is also getting the love from BofA analysts, due to the expansion of its managed service onboarding and self-serve ad tools. If both take hold, EBITDA estimates for 2026 could move a lot higher. Additionally, the stock's been gaining steam in recent months, on the back of renewed faith in its AXON ad engine. With momentum building and BofA holding a Buy rating, AppLovin is shaping up as one of the more under-the-radar stories this earnings season. Oddity Tech: Online beauty with an edge Oddity Tech is a digital cosmetics player with a robust direct-to-consumer model, and BofA likes what it sees. Nearly all sales go through its own channels, giving it immense over margins, experience, and brand loyalty. Also, the firm just bumped its price target to $80 (a 17.6% jump from current prices), citing strength in Oddity's proprietary recommendation technology. With beauty trends moving fast, analysts think Oddity has room to grow even after a breathtaking start to the year. Related: Billionaire drops bold housing market reset prediction The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
The Guardian
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
Far-right Israeli politicians and settlers discuss luxury ‘Gaza riviera' plan
A group of far-right Israeli politicians and settlers met in parliament this week to discuss a plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza, annex the territory and turn it into a hi-tech, luxury resort city for Israelis. The scheme, titled 'The master plan for settlement in the Gaza Strip', envisions the construction of 850,000 housing units, construction of hi-tech 'smart cities' that trade cryptocurrency, and a metro system that runs across the territory. It took its inspiration from an idea shared by the US president, Donald Trump, in February, when he pledged to turn Gaza into the 'riviera of the Middle East'. The text of the plan, which boasts of the economic benefits to Israel, said: 'The right of the people of Israel to settle, develop and preserve this land is not just a historical right – it is a national and security obligation.' The plan, seen by the Guardian, would require Gaza's existing population of about 2 million to be emptied out. Legal experts warn that forcible displacement on such a scale would be tantamount to ethnic cleansing. Michael Sfard, one of Israel's leading human rights lawyers, said: 'This is a plan for ethnic cleansing. Under international law, this would amount to a crime against humanity because deportation is a war crime when committed on a small scale and a crime against humanity when it is committed on a massive scale.' The plan was discussed on Tuesday in the Knesset during a conference called 'The riviera in Gaza: from vision to reality'. Among the speakers was the minister of finance, Bezalel Smotrich, and the settler activist Daniella Weiss. The conference drew criticism from other politicians, including Gilad Kariv, of the Democrats party, who accused Smotrich of calling for war crimes to be committed. Weiss told the Guardian over the phone: 'Gazans will not remain there. They will go to other countries. Supporters of Hamas we will fight. But those who want to live a normal life, they will have to leave Gaza because of the 7 October attack.' Palestinians would be relocated to Egypt and other unspecified 'African countries', she added. Weiss said she had a list of 1,000 Israeli families who had already signed up to live on land in Gaza once Palestinian residents were pushed out. 'My plan is to make [Gaza] paradise, to make it Singapore,' she said. Weiss represents a small, but increasingly influential group of radical settlers within Israel who seek to illegally occupy the Gaza Strip. Their calls to create Israeli settlements have grown stronger since the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack, which killed about 1,200 people, and the Israeli war in Gaza, which has killed more than 60,000 so far. The war has levelled much of Gaza and destroyed basic civilian infrastructure. The riviera plan would build luxury resorts on the ruins of Gaza once Israel stopped bombing it. Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has denied any plans to resettle residents of Gaza, though his defence minister, Israel Katz, has suggested transferring residents to a 'humanitarian city' in southern Gaza. Legal experts have called the plan a blueprint for crimes against humanity and the Israeli military itself pushed back on the idea, which it said would be a security nightmare. Trump has also floated the idea of expelling the population of Gaza, suggesting at one point that neighbouring Jordan could take in those displaced. Trump suggested the US could assume control over Gaza to 'develop' the strip – which drew the ire of human rights organisations around the world. While the conference was beng held, Gaza's starvation crisis continued to worsen. At least 113 people have died of hunger in Gaza, 45 of whom died in the last four days, health authorities said. Aid organisations have blamed Israel's virtual blockade of aid into the strip for the growing levels of extreme hunger. Human rights experts said the suggestion of displacing Gaza's residents inside and outside the territory should not be viewed in isolation. Rather, this was part and parcel of a displacement policy. 'When an occupying power creates a coercive environment by, for instance, withholding food, and that coercive environment leaves no choice to the civilian population but to move, then this can amount to the war crime of forced displacement,' said Janina Dill, the co-director of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict.
New York Post
23-07-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Bari Weiss looking to sell The Free Press for $250M: report
Bari Weiss has been shopping her start-up news outlet The Free Press for as much as $250 million, according to a report. Weiss, who quit the New York Times opinion page over its woke policies and launched the outlet in 2022, had reportedly met with Skydance Media CEO David Ellison at the high-powered Allen & Co. 'summer camp for billionaires' in Sun Valley, Idaho, earlier this month. Ellison, the son of Oracle founder Larry Ellison, was reportedly interested in buying The Free Press as Skydance continues to await regulatory approval of its $8 billion merger with CBS parent Paramount. 5 Bari Weiss has been shopping her start-up news outlet The Free Press for as much as $250 million, according to a report. Getty Images for The Free Press Weiss is seeking a valuation of between $200 million and $250 million and Ellison wants to position 'anti-woke' Free Press alongside CBS News, according to the Financial Times. Weiss's strong pro-Israel stance is one of the factors that is said to have appealed to Ellison, people familiar with the relationship told the publication. The FT report also cited sources as saying that Weiss held discussions with The Post's parent company News Corp about a possible 'collaboration' though that did not include any discussions about a possible acquisition. A News Corp spokesperson declined to comment. 5 Weiss has reportedly met with Skydance CEO David Ellison about a possible role at CBS News once the merger with Paramount is complete. AFP via Getty Images Talks of a potential sale took place just three years after Weiss started the venture with funding from venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and David Sacks. Last year, The Free Press, which is hosted on the Substack newsletter platform, raised $15 million from investors at a company valuation of $100 million. In April, Axios reported that the outlet had 1.25 million subscribers on Substack with around 155,000 paid subscribers. The reported talks come as Ellison looks to reshape assets he would inherit through the Paramount transaction. 5 Weiss (seen left with House Speaker Mike Johnson) founded The Free Press after leaving the New York Times. Getty Images for Uber, X and The Free Press Paramount, like other media giants, is in the midst of a cost-cutting spree. Its television property CBS recently announced that it would discontinue production of the 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert.' Critics charged that the move was done to curry favor with President Donald Trump, a frequent target of Colbert. Trump recently agreed to a $16 million settlement with Paramount after he filed a lawsuit against CBS News over a '60 Minutes' interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris that he claims was deceptively edited. 5 Ellison is reportedly eyeing wholesale changes at CBS News once Skydance mergers with the network's corporate parent Paramount Global. Christopher Sadowski The president said that the total value of the settlement is $36 million when factoring in a 'side deal' that includes $20 million worth of public service announcements promoting causes favored by Trump. Paramount Global has denied the existence of a side deal. Skydance has declined to comment. Since setting out on her own, Weiss has successfully positioned herself as an alternative to mainstream publications such as the Times. 5 In 2020, Weiss resigned from the New York Times claiming that she was 'bullied' in the newsroom for her political views. csuarez In 2017, the Times hired Weiss 'with the goal of bringing in voices that would not otherwise appear in your pages: first-time writers, centrists, conservatives.' But she soon became a lightning rod inside the paper. In her July 2020 resignation letter she warned, 'Twitter is not on the masthead of The New York Times, but Twitter has become its ultimate editor,' and charged that the newsroom was shaping coverage for 'the narrowest of audiences.' Weiss said colleagues 'bullied' her, 'called me a Nazi and a racist,' and fostered a 'hostile' environment for non‑left‑of‑center views — an episode conservatives cite as proof of mainstream media intolerance. The Post has sought comment from Weiss.
New York Post
21-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Hunter Biden special counsel David Weiss claimed his team ‘couldn't prove' first son was foreign agent: testimony
WASHINGTON — House Republicans released long-anticipated testimony from former Delaware US Attorney David Weiss on Monday, revealing that the prosecutors of former first son Hunter Biden felt they lacked sufficient evidence to prove he acted as a foreign agent. Weiss, who brought tax and gun crime cases against the Hunter, now 55, admitted in a June 6 interview with the House Judiciary Committee that he 'personally' considered bringing charges under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) but dropped the matter when his team 'couldn't prove it.' 3 House Republicans released long-anticipated testimony from former Delaware US Attorney David Weiss on Monday. Getty Images Advertisement 3 Weiss 'personally' considered bringing charges against Hunter Biden under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) but dropped the matter when his team 'couldn't prove it.' AFP via Getty Images '[W]e didn't have enough evidence to prove that Hunter Biden had acted as a — as an agent of a foreign principal and had engaged in political activity in that regard. We just couldn't put together a sufficient case,' Weiss said, according to a transcript of the interview released by the Judiciary panel. '[W]hat I'd say is personally I viewed consideration of a FARA charge — I did give some credence to whether the agent was acting on behalf of a foreign government as opposed to a foreign principal — a foreign individual or a foreign private corporation,' added the former Delaware US attorney. Advertisement 'I do view them differently. However, the statute encompasses — the way it's written, it would encompass both activity. But I do agree, as your question suggested, there is — in my mind, there is a difference in the seriousness or the — of the conduct that you're talking about, acting on behalf of a foreign government versus a foreign corporation.' A House Republican impeachment inquiry dug up instances of Hunter Biden invoking his father's name to secure lucrative business deals and engage with clients from Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Russia and China. 3 Joe Biden repeatedly denied ever interacting with any of his son's business associates — despite emails and witness testimonies contradicting his claims — and claimed that Hunter had 'done nothing wrong' in his work abroad. Joe Biden repeatedly denied ever interacting with any of his son's business associates — despite emails and witness testimonies contradicting his claims — and claimed that Hunter had 'done nothing wrong' in his work abroad. This is a developing story. Please check back for more information.
