4 things you can do now to avoid PFAS

Plus, meatless meals may become more frequent after chowing down on these 30-minute lentil tacos.

April 17, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER April 17, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER This month, The Environmental Protection Agency created the first-ever limits on toxic "forever chemicals," aka PFAS, in tap water. Experts say that avoiding the health consequences of PFAS exposure requires both systemic change like this and making adjustments in your own daily behavior. Here are 4 steps you can take now to reduce your exposure. Plus, we have the best stretches to improve flexibility and a meatless meal fit for a hump day fiesta.🐪 Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a 2-minute meditation and 10-minute cardio routine.   If you have a little extra time for a cool down, trainer Stephanie Mansour rounded up some of her favorite stretches to improve flexibility, reduce pain and lead to better mobility during day-to-day activities.   18 best stretches to improve flexibility. GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan Eating a meatless meal at least once a week helps you boost your intake of plant foods and lentils are packed with magnesium, a nutrient that is involved in regulating your stress response. 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, saute some extra to serve with your tacos.   Breakfast: Coffee Chia Parfait Lunch: Open-Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Cucumber Slices Dinner: Lentil Tacos with Sautéed Kale GET THE MEAL PLAN Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness My shame over having an STD is one of the hardest things I've ever dealt with And I've had cancer. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Toxic 'forever chemicals' are everywhere. Can you actually avoid PFAS? 4 strategies from experts PFAS — also known as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in the environment or human body — are in the blood of most Americans due to their presence in food, water, household objects and more.   Are there ways to avoid PFAS altogether? Eliminating exposure to them is no easy feat since PFAS are all around us. However the U.S. government has recently taken action to protect people from these chemicals, and there are some ways you can minimize your risk and limit your exposure as an individual.   4 ways to reduce your exposure to PFAS. READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Is eating carrots or drinking carrot juice better for your health? Dietitians explain Carrots are naturally sweet and rich in a ton of vitamins and minerals. But does carrot juice have more of the same benefits? Not necessarily, dietitians say. Is walking a good enough workout? This number of daily steps can reduce risk of dying Yes, walking is good exercise. A new study shows that walking this many steps a day can significantly lower your risk of dying. And every step counts. Dad, 42, was perfectly healthy when a mystery illness began 'slowly chewing' on his brain "I've never seen somebody get this close to death and then revive like Lazarus and be normal," his neurologist says. 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