Friday, 26 January 2024

6 habits for a healthy (but fun) weekend

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TGIF! When you're on a roll health-wise, the weekends can be your toughest challenge. These 6 habits will allow you to have some fun while maintaining the progress you've made during the week.

Plus, as people experiment with eating more plants and less meat, vegan protein sources are becoming increasingly popular. These are the best sources of plant-based protein.

Walking Challenge

Today's Workout

It's Day 18 of our 100-Mile Challenge!

Keep on stepping this weekend to get those miles in. But be sure to loosen the reigns a bit and enjoy yourself, too. Forcing yourself to stick to the same workout routine you follow during the week or prohibiting yourself from enjoying a glass of wine or ice cream cone will only result in feeling deprived.

Stephanie Mansour created a list of ways to stay on track that will still allow you to enjoy yourself without going off the rails.

6 habits to stay on track — while enjoying your weekend.

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Your Meal Plan

Today's Plan

It's pizza night! Made with store-bought, whole-grain lavash, this pizza will be on the table faster than takeout. It's heavy on the veggies and light on the cheese — a ratio that's better for your heart than a typical slice. Since this meal lacks protein, serve it with rotisserie chicken or sautéed shrimp.

Breakfast: Baked Oats

Lunch: Leftovers (Use the leftover chicken to make a sandwich, salad or enjoy with a side of veggies)

Dinner: Lavash Pizza With Rotisserie Chicken

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9 tasty protein sources for vegans and vegetarians, according to a dietitian

A recent survey found that more than 25% of respondents are eating more protein from whole-plant sources than they did in the previous year.

Including more vegan (plant-based) protein in place of animal proteins can help lower the saturated fat in your diet, add more fiber and nutrients to your plate, and may help lower the risk of various health concerns. And, of course, swapping some of your animal foods for plant foods is a good way to reduce your environmental impact.

There are many high-protein foods that are vegan or vegetarian, so upping your plant intake should be easy! Try adding one of these whole plant-based proteins to your next meal.

9 best plant-based protein sources.

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