1 way to detox your body that actually works

Plus, this hearty burrito bowl is basically a blueprint for balanced eating with the perfect ratio of carbs, fat and protein.

August 22, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER August 22, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER The word "detox" conjures up visions of restricted diets, pricey green juices and extreme cleanses. What many people don't realize is that our bodies are natural cleansing systems built to detox all the time. Learn some super simple (and natural!) ways to help your body hit the reset button. Plus, if you're ready to get creative with your cardio, try this fun 15-minute jump rope workout. Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a 30-minute walk.   Want to mix up your cardio? Jumping rope is a fun activity that provides a great cardiovascular workout. The activity can also help you lose fat, build muscle strength and improve motor skills and agility. Because jumping and swinging a rope requires you to call on your core for balance, a jump rope workout is a great way to work your abs, too.    Give it a try today with this routine that your trainer Stephanie Mansour put together.   A 15-minute jump rope workout to burn calories and build strength. 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 This recipe offers the best of both worlds: A combination of spaghetti and zucchini noodles means you'll get the benefits of veggies and the satisfaction of pasta. This dish takes less than 30 minutes to make, and everyone in the family will enjoy it — even picky eaters — despite the fact that half the noodles are actually zucchini. To balance out your meal with some protein, use chickpea or lentil pasta, or serve it with some chicken or shrimp. Breakfast: Whole Grain Toaster Waffle with Greek Yogurt, Berries and Chia Seeds Lunch: Leftovers Dinner: Super Green Spaghetti with Zucchini Pesto with Shrimp GET THE MEAL PLAN > Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness 5 signs you need to see a new doctor Finding a doctor you feel comfortable with can be a challenge. Here, an expert shares tips and warning signs to figure out if you're on the right track. READ MORE > One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. 1 way to detox your body that actually works If summer vacations and weekend barbecues have you indulging a bit more than usual you may start to feel bloated and sluggish.   Taking time out to detox your body can help you feel better after overindulging. While there is no such thing as a one-day miracle fix for overindulging — detox diets are a scam — it can help to hit the reset button every once in a while.   One simple thing you can do every day? Drop into a twisting stretch.   Most Americans spend a lot of time leaning forward over our phones, computers and steering wheels. And since our spines were made to twist, the result can be tension in the spinal muscles and sluggish digestion.   You might be wondering what twisting your spine has to do with digestion. Well, a lot of the organs we use to digest food are in the abdomen — like the intestines — and twisting movements help them work efficiently. Basically, twisting can literally help move things along the intestinal tract. So if you want what you've eaten to move out of your body efficiently, twists are a good way to start.   9 more science-backed ways to naturally detox your body. READ THE ARTICLE > Wellness News Wellness News Jimmy Carter is in 'final chapter' of life, grandson says. What to know about his health Jimmy Carter today is in hospice care and entering his "final chapter," grandson Josh Carter said. Jimmy Carter is in 'final chapter' of life, grandson says. What to know about his health Jimmy Carter today is in hospice care and entering his "final chapter," grandson Josh Carter said. Gun violence is leading cause of death for US children and teens, study finds U.S. children and teens are more likely to die because of guns than car crashes, drug overdoses and cancer. Gun violence is leading cause of death for US children and teens, study finds U.S. children and teens are more likely to die because of guns than car crashes, drug overdoses and cancer. Ron Cephas Jones reflects on his 'This Is Us' role and health struggles "It was a decision that people have to think about and that's the beauty of it. There's no right or wrong," Jones told TODAY. Ron Cephas Jones reflects on his 'This Is Us' role and health struggles "It was a decision that people have to think about and that's the beauty of it. There's no right or wrong," Jones told TODAY. 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