Eating low-carb? Reach for this low-cal, high-protein food

Plus, a sweet and savory recipe you'll want to eat all week long

May 31, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER May 31, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER  If you're following a low-carb diet, but looking to up your protein intake to build muscle, recover from an injury, or aid in weight loss, we're sharing one of our favorite low-calorie and high-protein foods — and it's a blast from the blast. Read on to find out.  The May challenge is almost over — let's end strong! The June challenge launches on Thursday live on TODAY.  Walking Challenge You've snoozed the challenge for this month. To unsnooze, just click here. Otherwise, we'll see you for a new challenge next month! 👟 Your Meal Plan Today's Plan This colorful meal is a feast for your belly and your eyes. To make this more quickly, chop the red peppers in advance, and make extra to eat for snacks during the week.  Breakfast: Oatmeal with Pear and Almonds Lunch: Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich Dinner: Sheet-Pan Pineapple Chicken with Brown Rice Snack of choice   GET THE MEAL PLAN >   Making Space for Mindfulness Ashley Judd shares the gestures that were most helpful when grieving her mom's death Ashley Judd shares what was most helpful from friends when grieving her mom Naomi Judd's death - and it's something everyone can do. READ MORE > One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Eating a low-carb diet? Cottage cheese is your MVP In an age when enthusiasm for cultured dairy is pretty high, cottage cheese is making a comeback. A 1/2-cup serving of cottage cheese contains about 100 calories, 12 grams of protein and 5 grams of carbs. It is also a versatile ingredient that can be used as the base for a sweet or savory meal and makes a great dip for veggies. Pro tip: Add some to an omelet for an added protein boost.  Eating a high-protein food is key because it's digested more slowly than carbohydrates, which helps increase feelings of satiety — aka satisfying your hunger.   Get more low-carb, high protein food ideas!   READ THE ARTICLE > Wellness News I'm an ER pediatrician. I won't let my kid do these 5 summer activities Summer means more opportunities for outdoor fun. Pediatric ER doctors share some of the riskiest activities and how parents can keep kids safe. I'm an ER pediatrician. I won't let my kid do these 5 summer activities Summer means more opportunities for outdoor fun. Pediatric ER doctors share some of the riskiest activities and how parents can keep kids safe. College lacrosse player, 21, thought he had the flu. His heart was failing Ryan Scoble, 21, was playing lacrosse when he felt short of breath and fatigued. He thought he had the flu. He was in heart failure, needed a transplant. College lacrosse player, 21, thought he had the flu. His heart was failing Ryan Scoble, 21, was playing lacrosse when he felt short of breath and fatigued. He thought he had the flu. He was in heart failure, needed a transplant. How to make Caprese salad, just in time for summer gatherings Learn how to make a classic Italian caprese salad using heirloom tomatoes, good mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, olive oil and flaky salt. How to make Caprese salad, just in time for summer gatherings Learn how to make a classic Italian caprese salad using heirloom tomatoes, good mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, olive oil and flaky salt. 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