20 low-carb veggies to keep you full

Plus, the 2-minute hack to fall asleep fast

May 30, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER May 30, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER Whether you follow a meal plan or make your meals on the fly, today's stories have you covered. There's a simple protein-rich smoothie recipe to start your day, as well as a yummy salmon and veggie bowl that you can eat for lunch or dinner. And check out the list of 20 low-carb veggies that are full of fiber to keep you full.  Lastly, the simple low-back exercises will strengthen your core and prevent back pain later.  Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a dumbbell routine.   If you suffer from low back pain, you're not alone. According to a study published in The Lancet Rheumatology, low back pain remains the leading cause of disability globally, impacting 619 million individuals. That number is expected to rise to 843 million by 2050! It may seem counterintuitive to work an area that is bothering you, but taking the time to strengthen the low back now, can help prevent pain later.    Here are 17 simple lower back exercises to prevent injury.  GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan Blend up this fruity smoothie post-workout to deliver serious protein to your body. The whey protein and milk add up to a whopping 25 grams of protein. If you don't have protein powder, use 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt or 1/2 cup silken tofu for protein. And if you prefer to keep it plant-based, use soy milk as an alternative for dairy (it's one of the healthiest milks, according to dietitians).   Breakfast: Power Protein Smoothie Lunch: Leftovers Dinner: Siri Daly's Salmon and Veggie Rice Bowls GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Train yourself to fall asleep in 2 minutes with this viral sleep hack What is the viral military sleep technique? Fall asleep in 2 minutes using cognitive behavioral therapy. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. 20 low-carb veggies to keep you full Lower-carbohydrate lifestyles can help to improve chronic conditions like Type 2 diabetes, aid in weight loss and weight maintenance, and may even help to increase metabolism. Ideally,  low-carb diets should contribute to people eating more vegetables, since veggies not only provide vitamins and minerals, but can replace the fiber from foods that are often cut back during a low-carb diet, such as grains and beans.   Here are 20 low-carb vegetables to try.    READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Glazed salmon and zucchini schnitzel: Get the recipes! In celebration of Jewish American Heritage month, James Beard award-winning chef Michael Solomonov joins TODAY to share two recipes for broiled salmon with pomegranate glaze, baby asparagus and spring onions plus a hawaij-spiced zucchini schnitzel! Bruce Willis' daughter Rumer shares rare update on how he's doing on TODAY What happened to Bruce Willis? He was diagnosed with aphasia, frontotemporal dementia, FTD. His family provides health updates about Bruce Willis. Simple swaps to help you streamline in your morning routine From swapping sugary drinks for refreshing spa water to avoiding social media for a feel-good corner of the internet, TODAY's Ally Love shares simple tweaks to make your daily routines easier — and healthier! 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