Is block cheese healthier than shredded?

Plus, low-impact barre exercises

July 10, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER July 10, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER Have you ever wondered about the white powder on shredded cheese? Influencers are claiming that the white substance is harmful to your health, but find out what dietitians have to say.  Barre is an at-home low-impact workout that anyone can do. Try the easy exercises today. Don't miss out on a simple grain salad with a summer twist in today's meal plan.   Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is Routine 2.    Barre is a low-impact workout that is great for balance and can be done easily at home. It's so important to be flexible for daily activities and longevity, and this simple workout makes it doable from the comfort of your own home.    Try this low-impact barre workout to improve balance and flexibility.  GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan This colorful salad is filled to the brim with summer flavor. Chewy pearl couscous mingles with crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet watermelon, quick-pickled red onion and salty feta crumbled in a dish that's sure to be the talk of your next cookout or picnic.   Breakfast: Coconut Chia Pudding Lunch: Couscous Salad with Watermelon and Feta Dinner: Copycat Tuscan Chicken GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness How to rewire your brain to stress less Harvard physician and author of "The 5 Resets" Dr. Aditi Nerurkar joins TODAY to share ways you can require your brain to relieve stress in your everyday life. Tips include eliminating multitasking, setting your phone to grayscale and more. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Is shredded cheese less healthy than block cheese? Dietitians break down the viral claims A recent smattering of viral videos across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok are telling people to avoid eating packaged, preshredded cheeses, claiming that the powdered substance they're covered in to prevent clumping is actually "wood shavings," "bark" or "saw dust."   In the comments sections of such videos, many viewers have shared their alarm at the claims, even saying that they'll no longer buy shredded cheese. But what do dietitians think?   What is the powdered substance on shredded cheese? READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Study finds arsenic and lead in tampons. How worried should you be? Study finds metal in tampons. People should still use tampons if they feel comfortable. It's unclear if the body absorbs metal from tampons. What is barre? Everything you need to know about the low-impact workout What is Barre? The low-impact workout combines dance, Pilates and yoga for an exercise that improves posture, flexibility and mobility, reduces pain and build muscle. I hid my cancer treatment from my kids. It was the only way I could get through it I knew my ordeal would be a million times harder if I had to carry their fears and worries alongside my own. 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