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Stanley Gucci’s easy, healthy soup recipe

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When do you typically work out? It turns out that certain parts of the day offer different benefits when it comes to exercise. And a recent study found that there is a specific 2-hour window that is the most effective for weight loss. Plus, Stanley Tucci recently opened up about his diagnosis with oral cancer in 2017. This week, he shared with us the soup recipe that he credits with keeping him strong during treatment.

Walking Challenge

Today's Workout

Today's workout is a core routine and walk.

Here's how long to walk based on your fitness level:

Beginner: 30 minutes
Intermediate: 40 minutes
Advanced: 40 minutes — and add speed intervals.

If you're new to working out, you may be trying to figure out the best time to exercise so it works for your schedule and so you get the most health benefits. The truth is the best time to work out is whenever you're most likely to actually do it.

That said, research does show that certain times of day may offer health benefits over others.

This 2-hour window is the best time of day to work out for weight loss.

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Your Meal Plan

Today's Plan

Just 10 minutes of prep and your work is done for this tasty dinner. Every night should be this easy! "This quick and easy one-sheet wonder requires just a handful of basic ingredients and features a smoky and flavorful marinade for the chicken that the whole family will love," said nutritionist Joy Bauer. "The crispier the Brussels sprouts, the more delicious, so don't be afraid to let them get nice and brown." Serve your chicken and veggies with a side of quinoa.

Breakfast: 3-Ingredient Greek Omelet Scramble with Fruit
Lunch:Chickpea and Tuna Salad
Dinner: Joy Bauer's Sheet-Pan Roasted Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

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Stanley Tucci shares his easy, healthy and delicious soup recipe

Stanley Tucci opened up this year about being diagnosed with oral cancer in 2017.

This week, he shared two of his favorite recipes with TODAY. One is a soup that he credits with helping him rebuild strength during cancer treatment.

"For almost two years, with the exception of stocks and broths, I ate a primarily vegetarian diet. The following dish was a staple, as it was easy to swallow and basically contained all the nutrients I needed to keep myself healthy," he said. "I can honestly say that after all this time I am still not sick of it because it's really delicious. This recipe, along with scrambled eggs, oatmeal and various soups, basically kept me going and helped rebuild my strength."

Get Stanley Tucci's simple Pasta Fagioli soup recipe.

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