Eat more plants with this 5-day meal plan

Plus, a viral treadmill walking workout

June 10, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER June 10, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER We hope you had a great weekend! To kick off the new week on the right foot, check out the new meal plan packed with plant-forward meals. This week we're making eating more plants a breeze with a produce-focused recipes that don't skimp on flavor. (Think: burrito bowls, eggplant parm and chickpea burgers.) Plus, if you need a little pick-me-up (and who doesn't on a Monday morning?) try this trick that will boost your mood in 20 seconds. Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a walk.   We may be focused on walking this month, but strengthening the core should be a priority for everyone. And the most important core muscles are the ones you can't see. The deep core muscles are responsible for balance and posture (which will improve your walking!) reducing back pain and maintaining core strength. These deep core exercises from trainer Stephanie Mansour will target the most important, but often neglected, part of your midsection.   11 deep core exercises you can do at home with no equipment. GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan Who can resist perfectly cooked crispy eggplant, marinara sauce and bubbly mozzarella cheese? What if we told you this version was cooked on one sheetpan for effortless clean up? It's a meatless main, but eggplant has a "meaty" texture so it's still filling and satisfying. Serve it with a side salad for some extra veggies.    Breakfast: Avocado, Spinach and Egg Breakfast Tacos Lunch: Cold Tahini Noodle Salad Dinner: Sheet-Pan Eggplant Parmesan  GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Tracee Ellis Ross' holistic approach to fitness keeps her mind and body strong Get inspired by Ross' thoughtful approach to fitness. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Happiness in 20 seconds? It's easier than you think! Cultivating happiness can take a lot of practice. But there is one way to boost your mood easily.   Happiness expert Arthur C. Brooks says performing this simple exercise for 20 seconds will help people "feel happier for an hour."  And all you need is a pencil.   The 1 trick that can help you feel happier in 20 seconds. READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News How to protect yourself from the heat, ticks, more this summer From tick protection to sunscreen selection and heat-related illnesses, NBC senior medical correspondent stops by Studio 1A to answer viewer questions and share essential summer safety tips for protecting your health during the summer. Kansas City Chiefs' BJ Thompson 'awake and alert' after going into cardiac arrest at team meeting Kansas City Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a team meeting on June 6. He is now "awake and alert." Serve homemade sweet potato gnocchi with 2 tasty sauces Sweet potatoes bring extra fun, more fiber, way more vitamin A and calcium to pillowy gnocchi. 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