What alcoholic drinks are the 'healthiest'?

Plus, if you're craving comfort food this Avocado Cream Pasta is the perfect creamy, carby dish for a summer night.

September 1, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER September 1, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER Are you joining us on September 18 for a virtual Start TODAY meal planning event sponsored by Instacart? Registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto is joining Stephanie Mansour to show you how to prep five delicious, healthy and family-friendly meals. Click here to buy your tickets!   Can you believe it's September? While we love the laid-back vibes of summer, there's something so motivating about a fall routine. Start the month strong by committing to our September challenge! Plus, if you choose to drink alcohol in moderation, certain drinks may be better than others. Cheers to the weekend with these nutritionist-approved sips. Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout It's September 1 and that means a new workout plan!   This month is all about the core and we are starting strong today with a core routine and walk .   What if we told you that you can recommit to fitness this month — and see results! — with just 7 minutes a day? That's what this month's challenge is designed to do. In addition to walking for a cardio workout, the goal is to perform 7 minutes of core work every single day this month to make moving a habit, strengthen your core and start seeing results that will motivate you to keep it up.   This month we're also introducing levels to our walks, so how long you walk on cardio days will depend on your fitness level.   Download the workout calendar — and pick your walking level — here. GET THE WORKOUT > Need a break from this month's challenge? Click here to snooze this section until next month. 😴 Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan If you're craving comfort food, we suggest revisiting this Avocado Cream Pasta dish from earlier in the week. It's creamy and carby, but also light and refreshing, making it the perfect summer dinner. Since this meal is light on protein, we recommend using chickpea or lentil pasta to make it more filling and balanced. Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Black Beans, Salsa and Avocado Lunch: Veggie-Packed Sandwich Dinner: Leftovers or takeout GET THE MEAL PLAN > Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness We want to share your Start TODAY non-scale victories on the show! Send us your workout snaps — and tell us about your how walking is changing your life beyond the scale! READ MORE > One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. What alcohol is 'healthiest'? Nutritionists share their top picks Alcohol's purported health benefits have given way to a more sobering reality in recent years. The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend skipping alcohol altogether or drinking it in moderation, defined as two drinks maximum a day for men, one drink or less a day for women.   Still, if people choose to drink alcohol in moderation, there are some preferred go-to options, experts say.    "If you're going to drink, there are better choices than others," says Ginger Hultin, a registered dietitian nutritionist who once worked as a bartender.   Nutritionists say these 4 drink orders are healthier options. READ THE ARTICLE > Wellness News Wellness News This 7-day meal plan helps you follow a 2000-calorie diet the healthy way Everything you need to know about a 2000-calorie diet, including a sample meal plan that shows you how to do it in a healthy way. This 7-day meal plan helps you follow a 2000-calorie diet the healthy way Everything you need to know about a 2000-calorie diet, including a sample meal plan that shows you how to do it in a healthy way. Dentists share their favorite breakfasts — and the foods they avoid Dentists share their favorite healthy breakfast foods — and what they never eat to avoid teeth staining and cavities. Dentists share their favorite breakfasts — and the foods they avoid Dentists share their favorite healthy breakfast foods — and what they never eat to avoid teeth staining and cavities. Here's why you get keep getting colds — and what to do about it Why do I get colds so frequently? These are the most common reasons for frequent colds and how to prevent persistent cold symptoms. Here's why you get keep getting colds — and what to do about it Why do I get colds so frequently? These are the most common reasons for frequent colds and how to prevent persistent cold symptoms. Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Want to refer a friend? Subscribe here Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT