Monday, 24 April 2023

Don't make this 1 diet mistake

Plus, a 5-minute breakfast recipe for busy mornings

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Happy Monday! Today we have guidance from a dietitian on how to approach a summer diet the healthy way. Plus, a morning meal that will fuel you for the day ahead (without taking too much time to throw together).

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Your Meal Plan

Today's Plan

Starting your day with a protein-rich option keeps you fuller for longer and tames cravings later on. Serve this easy-to-throw-together Oatmeal with Pear and Almonds with lower-sugar Greek yogurt mixed in or on the side for a protein boost.

Here's your meal plan for today:

Breakfast: Oatmeal with Pear and Almonds
Lunch: Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich
Dinner: Peanut Chicken Salad with Cold Brown Rice Noodles

See something you don't like? Swap it with another recipe in your weekly plan.

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Don't make this 1 diet mistake

Registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto stopped by TODAY to share the top dieting mistakes people should avoid and how to healthily reach your goals instead. One of the biggest mistakes she sees? Cutting out entire food groups, namely, carbs.

"Carbs are not bad. They are our major energy source and we need them for fuel," she said. People are often scared of carbs because they don't actually know what carbs are or how much we need to eat, she added.

When it comes to carbs, think beyond bread and cookies. Here are some healthy carbs to load up on:

Whole grains like quinoa
Starchy vegetables like broccoli
Pulses like lentils

Avoid these 5 other diet mistakes, too.

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