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The first time I heard “proffee”, it made me gag. The term, which is a contraction of protein-coffee, was a sensation in the wellness world at the time it was first introduced. What did it mean? Are protein-obsessed people now piling Greek yoghurt dollops on top of their cold coffee? Or swirling eggwhites into their flat black? It turned out that neither was the case. Most people underestimate the amount of protein they consume. Current recommendations suggest that adults should consume between 0.8 and 1.5 grams per kilogram of weight per day. This depends on their age and level of activity. A sedentary individual should aim for between 0.8 and 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight, while an active individual could increase this number from 1.5 to 1.7 grams. Two eggs for breakfast, while full of micronutrients, only contain 14 grams of protein. Since incorporating protein into my morning routine, I have easily hit 33 grams of protein before leaving the house. I am well on my way to achieving my daily goal 95 grams. You can mix a scoop of powder into the milk while it is heating. When the milk is warm, add an espresso shot or two and froth it up to create a velvety smooth flat white. I prefer iced coffee so I put my milk (hazelnut if you like) in my blender along with three scoops. Once it’s frothy enough, I pour the mixture over two shots decaf espresso with two large ice-cubes. The protein powder gives milk a richer and more dairy-like flavor, similar to an old-fashioned vanilla shake. The powder I use is not too sweet or sickly because it doesn’t contain artificial sweeteners and flavours. What are the benefits of drinking protein coffee?Eating sufficient protein is linked to improved metabolism and immune function. It also helps maintain muscle mass and stabilizes mood. It helps you feel fuller longer, reduces cravings, and improves recovery between workouts. Protein powder is a convenient way to get your daily protein intake without having to prepare a meal. However, nutritionists and dieticians do not recommend relying on it. Experts recommend choosing whole food sources of protein like eggs, fish, lean meats and tofu over ultra-processed options like protein powder. When you’re in a hurry (or if you’re struggling with your protein intake), a protein-rich coffee can help.

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I was terrified by her reaction, knowing that it was an absolutely horrible thing to do. On the following Monday, she brushed it off. She said, “I ended things.” I took this as permission and fell head over heels. It was the kind a first love where you talk about baby names and then scream at each other for a imagined indiscretion. He was all I thought about and talked about. This created tension between Sadie and me. At first, she rolled her eyelids and pretended to not care. Her ego was clearly bruised by the development. But soon, her behaviour changed and she became more reserved at school. She would get drunk and then throw herself on Tom to see if she could “steal him back”. She then started doing the same thing with other friends’ boyfriends. She was apparently determined to prove to herself that she could also steal someone from someone else. All these attempts at karmic vengeance only led to her being slowly pushed out of the group. She and I never talked about what happened. Both at the time and years later, I would justify myself by believing that I was in a relationship. As a romantic at heart, this made it all okay. My relationship with Tom was marked by certain milestones. First, it was how long we had been dating. Then, it was about the big firsts, like having sex, getting to know the parents, and going on vacation together. If we were going to the end, I thought it didn’t matter that he had dated my friend before. The rest of my friends didn’t seem to care, and largely followed the same logic as I did. Tom and Sadie had a brief, insignificant encounter. It was a life-changing, transformative, and earth-shattering experience between us. Until it wasn’t. We broke up three and a quarter years ago, and I haven’t spoken to or seen him since. I will never be able to tell if dating the ex of my best friend was worth losing her. I look back at that time and feel great sympathy for Sadie. She did nothing wrong but poorly communicate her feelings about the situation, and then acted out of hurt. I was a teenager too, but does that make me any less guilty?

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Rihanna has finally shown the world a glimpse of her 7 month old daughter, Rocki. But the superstar seems to be feeling extra generous as she just gave us an even closer look at her little girl. Rihanna shared a behind-the scenes video of the recent “W” cover shoot with her daughter on social media. To say it is adorable is an understatement. Rihanna Posts BTS Video Of ‘W’ Magazine and Daughter Rocki Irish Steals the Show Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA Rihanna saw how much her fans enjoyed finally seeing her daughter Rocki Irish so she decided to share even more of her beautiful mini-me. Fenty founder, Rihanna, shared a behind the scenes video of her recent “W” cover shoot with her baby girl dressed in haute couture. Rihanna’s fashion editorials are always spectacular, but the video footage shows that Rocki is aiming to take her mother’s crown as a model. Riri expressed that sentiment in the video by saying, “The latest Fashion Killa just joined our Set,” before adding jokingly, “She kinda outshined myself.” The mom of three said, “This is our last shoot together.” She also asked her, “Who’s the high-fashion baby?” Who is in couture a day after the runway? Rihanna And Rocki Made a Splash On Their Magazine Cover Debut MEGA Covering 2026 Pop Issue of “W”, Rihanna and Rocki Irish were chosen to serve as mother-daughter inspiration and fashion goals. Riri and Rocki wear matching Dior looks to the cover shoot. They also have a custom-made headpiece and diaper for Rihanna’s baby. Jonathan Anderson, Dior’s creative director, said that the haute couture diaper was a Dior first. “When Rihanna requests something, she’s already ahead of the curve. She thinks outside the box. I trust her process when she has an original idea. I trust her completely on anything she believes is right. Rihanna shared the cover of the magazine and gushed that her daughter was already a natural. “Cover girrrrrlz!! “Cover girrrrrlz!! “Baby Rocki did something serious on her debut cover! came on set and closed her mama dowwwnn !!!! Rihanna’s Music Peers Showed Her Praise MEGA As a part of the “W” magazine cover story, Rihanna’s musical peers, including Mariah carey, Mary J. Blige and Pharrell Williams, spoke highly of her. Williams summarized Rihanna in one sentence: “She is a force,” said Williams. Blige also shared her view on Rihanna as an innovator. “Rihanna has completely raised the bar. She is a style icon. She was dropping smashes one after the other and bringing more attention to dancehall mixed R&B,” said Carey. Carey, a fellow superstar, recalled meeting Rihanna as a teenager. “I was introduced by Jay-Z to Rihanna at the age of 17,” she said. “She was just starting out, and I knew she was going be a big star.” She’s a girl’s girl. The Superstar Shut Down Pregnancy Claim After Hinting At Baby Number Four Mega Although she may add another child to the mix in future, Rihanna has recently shut down speculation she is currently pregnant. The singer responded to an online report claiming that she was expecting a fourth child, writing “Is the Baby in the Womb with Us?” However, speculation started by Rihanna. According to Us Weekly, Rihanna hinted in January that she was not done growing her family. The singer-turned mogul responded to a tweet by “Love Island’s” Montana Rose, who wrote: “Deciding if to get hot and seductive or get pregnant in 2020.” Rihanna replied, “Wait!” So I’m still not crazy? “Bet!” While some fans were thrilled that Riri could become a mother for the fourth consecutive time, others expressed their disappointment at having to put off a new album yet again. This year, Rihanna’s record-breaking album “Anti” celebrates its tenth anniversary. Rihanna Left Los Angeles After A Scary Targeted Shooting. Suspect Pleaded Not Guilty. MEGA According to the Daily Mail, a day after the shooting, Rihanna was pictured traveling in a row of black SUVs at the private aviation terminal at Van Nuys Airport. Ivanna Ortiz, according to PEOPLE’s report, pleaded not guilty on March 25 at Los Angeles Superior Court to a number of charges related to her allegedly firing at Rihanna’s home on the 8th while she and her children were inside. The most serious charge against Ortiz, which is attempted murder, is that she is accused of firing 10 rounds with an AR-15 rifle at Rihanna’s home. Ortiz faces 13 other felony charges, including assault with a semiautomatic gun and shooting at a occupied dwelling or camper. After initially being held in custody on a bail of $10 million, the amount was reduced to $1.875 million. If Ortiz is convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison.

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The BBC’s US news partner CBS reports that the children ranged in age from one to fourteen years. The shooting started around 05:00 (10:00 GMT), according to officers. Chris Bordelon, spokesperson for the Shreveport Police Department, said that the suspect shot ten people before fleeing on a stolen vehicle. The suspect was killed by police after they chased him. Two adult women, including mother of the children are in critical conditions. Police said that the suspect shot a woman in the street, then went to a nearby house where he killed eight children. “One of them was not his relative”, according to the police. One of the victims ran into a nearby house and called the authorities. They claimed that the gunman was acting alone. Bordelon reported that a ninth child had jumped off the roof of the house and was hospitalized. Troy Brown, Elkins’s brother in law, told the Washington Post he lived with Elkins, who was upset when his wife asked for a divorce. “After the first argument over the divorce, he acted as if he was losing it,” he told a newspaper. Crystal Brown, a relative of one of those injured women, told AP that the couple were due to appear in court Monday. “We have hurting people, hurting police officers and hurting coroners.” This affects the whole community, and we all mourn these families. According to the Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit organization that tracks US gun violence, the incident is the deadliest US mass shooting since January 2024 when eight victims died in Joliet. GVA defines mass shootings as incidents where four or more victims are shot, excluding the suspect. Bordelon told a Sunday morning news conference that officers had found the children in a home just before 6:00 am local time. Bordelon stated that all the victims in this case were juveniles. He said that officers determined the call to be “domestic”. Police said that after the shooting, the suspected gunman attempted to escape by carjacking a vehicle. Police said they pursued the suspect gunman into a different neighbourhood, Bossier Parish. They then fired at him, who is now dead. Shreveport Police chief Wayne Smith expressed his sympathy to the entire community. Smith said, “I cannot imagine how this could have happened.” He added that the investigation is being conducted with the Louisiana State Police as well as assistance from other agencies. “We will work diligently for however long it takes in order to get some answers as to what happened,” he said. Shreveport Councilman Grayson Boucher stated that more than 30% crimes and 30% murders in the City were “domestic related”, adding that “now this number has increased.” “We’ve more doubled our homicides in the city Shreveport due to one act of domestic abuse,” he said.Louisiana governor Jeff Landry said that he and his spouse were “heartbroken” over this horrific situation and prayed for everyone affected. Landry said, “We are deeply grateful to law enforcement officers and first-responders who worked tirelessly at the scene.” House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana’s Fourth District has also commented on this “heartbreaking” tragedy. “We are holding the victims and their loved ones close in our prayers, as well as our Shreveport Community,” he said. He also expressed gratitude for the prompt response of local police. ReutersUS gun violenceUnited States

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Have you ever wondered why someone who lifts weights regularly avoids cardio exercises like running or climbing the stairs? Dr Sarang Deshpande is a consultant in orthopaedics at KIMS Hospitals in Thane. He said that this scenario could indicate if the body is strong for certain movements but weaker in everyday activities. “Lifting increases muscle fibres, but does not help the heart or lungs. Simple tasks such as climbing stairs, running for a cab or carrying shopping bags a long distance can cause fatigue. The heart isn’t trained to pump efficiently, so even mild effort can push it into overdrive faster than expected,” said Dr Deshpande.DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Consult your doctor before beginning any new routine. Strength training increases power, but not oxygen capacity. “Without cardio the blood flow to muscles is limited, which slows down recovery and increases soreness. Can skipping cardio also affect joints? Yes, but indirectly. Dr Deshpande. Poor endurance can alter posture and movement patterns. When the body becomes fatigued quickly, the form deteriorates more rapidly, which puts stress on the knees and hips. Running is a great way to stay active. It improves circulation, flexibility and mobility. (Photo: Pixabay). Does avoiding cardio slow down fat loss? It often does, according to Dr Deshpande. “Cardio speeds metabolism and helps your body use energy more effectively. It is essential for fat loss to be accelerated, otherwise you will end up with a bulky look without definition. ‘This time, not 85 but 86’: Helen demonstrates simple exercises to improve mobilityWhat to note?Dr Deshpande shared that a mix of strength training and basic cardio, such as brisk walking, cycling, or light jogging, improves body function. It improves heart health and supports recovery. It also lowers the risk for injury and helps maintain stamina to match physical appearance, said Dr Deshpande. Consult your doctor before beginning any new routine.