There's officially one week until Christmas — and it will be one filled with last-minute shopping, holiday parties and a mile-long to-do list. Having healthy snacks on hand when you're on the go is key to keeping your energy and mood stable (and avoiding going wild around all of the cookie trays). Bananas are a great portable option to stash in the car or your bag. For a snack with even more staying power, you may want to eat your bananas a little green. Find out why. Plus, if you're looking for a time-efficient way to burn calories, get your heart rate up and boost metabolism, plyometric training is for you. These plyometric exercises turn up the intensity so you can get a killer workout in less time. |
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Today's workout is a walk. If you're looking for a more intense cardio workout, plyometric training will deliver. Plyometrics is an anaerobic exercise that involves maximum effort through quick and intense bursts of energy like jumping or sprinting. The intense exertion during these movements make them a great way to speed up the metabolism and encourage fat loss, while also helping improve athleticism, speed, strength and power. Try it with these 14 exercises you can do at home. |
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Eating a meatless meal at least once a week helps you boost your intake of plant foods, and a higher consumption of these nutritional gems lowers several risk factors for heart disease. We chose tacos for this menu because they're an easy way to dip your toe into meatless meals. This version calls for making guacamole, but if you don't have time, you can swap it with a store-bought variety and garnish with cubed mango for a special touch. While you have the kale out, sauté some extra to serve with your tacos. Breakfast: Coffee Chia Parfait Lunch: Snack Plate Lunch Dinner: Lentil Tacos |
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Start TODAY member Christie Pham walked just 1 mile a day for 100 days and it changed her life. She lost almost 20 pounds doing the 100-day walking challenge, but it's all of the non-scale victories that have made the biggest difference. |
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Making Space for Mindfulness |
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Melissa Spells weighed 330 pounds and needed a scooter to get around in stores. Now she's always on the go and can run 3 miles. |
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Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. |
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Are bananas healthy? Why eating them green has even more benefits |
Bananas are a fruit-basket staple. And for good reason: Whether you're looking for a portable grab-and-go snack or want to add a dash of all-natural sweetness to a smoothie, bananas fit the bill. Not only are they naturally sweet and affordable, they are also packed with nutrients. To maximize those nutrients, you may want to eat them a little green. "Bananas are a source of resistant starch, especially when they are more on the green side," says registered dietitian Lauren Harris-Pincus. True to its name, resistant starch "resists" digestion and is absorbed more slowly by the large intestines. "Therefore, (due to the resistant starch), a less ripe banana will likely have a slower blood sugar response than an overripe one," notes Harris Pincus. More benefits of bananas — including why they make a great pre-workout snack. |
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| Detox diets are a scam. These 10 ways to naturally cleanse are backed by science as the best way to detox your body in one day. |
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| Stay warm during outdoor walks with these fleece-lined leggings from Athleta, Patagonia and more. Shop snug and stylish picks. |
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