Live true to yourself and no one else

Ok so two people sink down to look around. Jill and her partner. First glimpse of horror (lots and lots of sea creatures) happens. But everything is pretty and they continue on

That’s the sound of their way in collapsing btw.

They find a way out. And then proceed to dive in again

they get out again.

The photos are sublime. So next day, Wes decided, hey, i want to go with you. Remember the camera i tested? We’re going to take even better pictures with it.

so they dive

and the current picks up again

Dude.

They got sucked in, obv. Water pouring down, the three try to get out. Fail. There’s no way up.

And then Jill decides to show human determination and ingenuity. Holy shit.

They get out. They see the boat with the science team, reaching for them. They’re late for two hours, but alive.

RATING: MOSTLY RELIABLE

The American accent is closer to 18th century British than the current day British accent is, although it still differs significantly. There is no true ‘original’ British accent, in that it has always been changing over time, as well as differing significantly between regions.

Source: ‘So what’s popularly believed to be the classic British English accent isn’t actually so classic. In fact, British accents have undergone more change in the last few centuries than American accents have – partly because London, and its orbit of influence, was historically at the forefront of linguistic change in English.

As a result, although there are plenty of variations, modern American pronunciation is generally more akin to at least the 18th-Century British kind than modern British pronunciation.’

A tiktok-video of Sarah Williams @/nutritionalsarah - who stands in front of a mirror a phone in her hand. 

CC: My thoughts on nutrition trends as a dietetic student/intern.

Starting off big: Keto was created for epileptic children. Carbs are not bad for you; they’re actually the preferred fuel source for the body.

Drinking lemon water in the morning will not boost your metabolism. Taking Apple Cider Vinegar shots in the morning is gross and does nothing for you.

The terminology of „clean eating“ is silly. The only time you should be clean eating is when there is dirt on your food.

1,200 calories is the amount a toddler needs and/or a 98 year old bed-ridden patient. If you have working liver and kidneys, you don’t need to do a detox. All those cleanses do is make you poop yourself.

Consistently eating under your Basal Metabolic Rate will lower your metabolism. Juice cleanses are just…no. Dietary fat does not make you fat. It’s an excess of calories that contribute to adipose tissue.

Sweet potatoes are not healthier that white potatoes. They just both have different micronutrient profiles. Skinny does not automatically equal healthy. Eating after 8pm will not make you fat.

Drink your water, get your sleep, eat your fruits and veggies and forget about the rest. 

RATING: RELIABLE

Keto was developed for epileptic children.

Source: ‘To mimic the metabolism of fasting, the ketogenic diet (KD) was introduced by modern physicians as a treatment for epilepsy in the 1920s. For two decades this therapy was widely used, but with the modern era of antiepileptic drug treatment its use declined dramatically.’

Carbohydrates are the ‘preferred’ fuel source for the human body, particularly the brain.

Source: ‘Carbohydrates are the main energy source of the human diet.’

Source: ‘The mammalian brain depends upon glucose as its main source of energy, and tight regulation of glucose metabolism is critical for brain physiology.’

There is no real evidence that drinking lemon water or apple cider vinegar shots increase your metabolism. 

Source: ‘There are claims that lemon water and apple cider vinegar help to suppress your appetite, increase your metabolism and reduce water retention. However, there is insufficient evidence to prove this.’

‘Clean eating’ is ambiguous, and doesn’t have any specific definition. Whilst there can be positives to the trend, such as encouraging a more nutritious diet, there are negative aspects too.

Source: ‘Clean eating has been a trend for the past decade, although there’s no official definition of just what “clean eating” means.’

Some versions of clean eating offer a genuine way to eat a nutritious diet based on fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains, with healthy fats and either plant- or animal-based protein food for balance—while reducing sugar and ultra-processed foods.

Other interpretations of clean eating can lead to a rigid diet that bans entire foods or food groups like grains—especially glu-ten-containing grains—soy, legumes, and dairy. These extremes are not supported by research, and you can develop nutrient deficiencies if your food choices are too limited. In some cases, clean eating, especially in its more rigid forms, can become less of a diet than an identity and could lead to disordered eating.’

1200 calories is the average recommended intake for a 1-3 year old.

‘Detoxing’ is not backed up by evidence, and can cause diarrhea and dehydration.

Source: ‘A 2015 review concluded that there was no compelling research to support the use of “detox” diets for weight management or eliminating toxins from the body. […] “Detoxification” programs may include laxatives, which can cause diarrhea severe enough to lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.’

Studies have shown that restricting carories caused a reduction in Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR).

Source: ‘Fifteen healthy women, greater than or equal to 126% ideal body weight, were placed on the diet (420 kcal/day) and lost an average of 1.1 kg/wk until a predetermined goal weight was attained. RMR, triiodothyronine (T3), and reverse T3 decreased significantly (p less than 0.05).’

Eating dietary fat does not mean that fat will turn into body fat. It is converted into energy, as is carbohydrates, and unused energy is converted into body fat (adipose tissue). However, it should be noted that fats are high in energy in comparison to carbs and protein.

Source: ‘Any fat that’s not used by your body’s cells or turned into energy is converted into body fat. Likewise, unused carbohydrates and proteins are also converted into body fat.

All types of fat are high in energy. A gram of fat, whether it’s saturated or unsaturated, provides 9kcal (37kJ) of energy compared with 4kcal (17kJ) for carbohydrate and protein.’

Both white and sweet potatoes are nutritious.

Source: ‘Both sweet and white potatoes provide similar amounts of key nutrients including protein (2g and 3g respectively), potassium and vitamin B6, all of which contribute to a well-balanced, nutrient-dense diet.’

Being skinny does not mean you are healthy, and being underweight comes with various health risks.

Eating after 8pm won’t make you gain more weight than eating at other times.