Cardiologists share the best vegetables for your heart

Plus, what is a "duck walk"?

June 26, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER June 26, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER All veggies are good for your heart, but cardiologists picked their top five that are extremely beneficial for your ticker. See if your favorite made the list.  Plus, have you ever heard of a "duck walk"? This simple body weight exercise hits all the parts of your leg. And don't miss out on an easy sheet-pan sesame chicken and broccoli for dinner tonight.  Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a walk.   When you hear "duck walk" you probably think of a quacking bird waddling around a lake. But the term also refers to an effective lower-body exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and calves.  If done correctly, the duck walk can be a fantastic way to engage multiple muscle groups in your lower body and improve your overall strength and mobility. However, since it requires you to have a decent range of motion to maintain proper form, and can put pressure on the knees, it's important to start slow and ease into it.   Learn how to do the "duck walk". GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan The dish is super easy to make at home but one additional tweak will save you even more time and effort by taking out the deep-frying step and making this a one-pan meal. Include broccoli in the baking process to make this a two-birds, one oven situation where we get almost the whole meal finished cooking with only one pan (and a few bowls for breading).    Breakfast: Whole Grain Toaster Waffle with yogurt and berries Lunch: Waldorf Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt Dinner: Sheet-Pan Sesame Chicken with Broccoli  GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Women open up on pushing for diagnosis during health challenges Dr. Tara Narula, Halley Thaxton, Yasmin Grajales and Amy Rosenberg join TODAY to share their stories of taking charge of their own health and advocating for themselves as doctors failed to diagnose their medical challenges. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. What are the healthiest vegetables for the heart? Cardiologists share top picks Like fruit, vegetables provide important nutrients to prevent heart disease and may even boost cardiorespiratory fitness — the body's ability to supply and use oxygen for exercise. Eating lots of vegetables may be as good for the heart as taking 4,000 more steps every day, according to a 2023 study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.   See the cardiologists top picks for heart-healthy vegetables.  READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Why did Brooke Shields wear Crocs to the Tonys? She reveals the reason for her fashion choice After turning 59 years old in late May, Brooke Shields knows she can't approach fitness the same way she did in her younger years. 45 Fourth of July appetizers to get the party started Celebrate America's birthday with these summer starters. Can the GOLO diet help you lose weight? A dietitian explains With a focus on insulin levels, GOLO promotes weight loss with a lower calorie, whole foods diet — but it also calls for expensive supplement pills. 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