What to eat and avoid on the Mediterranean Diet

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July 16, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER July 16, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER Have you always wanted to try the Mediterranean Diet but didn't know where to start? We've got you covered with a deep dive into this healthy style of eating, including what foods to eat and avoid.  Plus, a simple and delicious salad recipe from Giada with all the flavors and colors of summer.  And barre is a low-impact activity that is growing in popularity. If you've always wanted to try it, now is the time!  Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is Routine 2.   If you don't have a dance background, barre classes can be intimidating. Enter a class, and you'll see people standing in formation around a ballet barre like ballerinas. But the low-impact workout is actually an accessible form of exercise that caters to people of all fitness levels. In fact, barre was the fifth most popular workout in 2023, according to ClassPass's 2022 fitness trends report.   Learn more about what to expect at a barre workout.  GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan This salad is loaded with ingredients! With lightly pickled cucumbers, grapes, blueberries, pistachios and gorgonzola cheese, it's got a ton of amazing flavor. It's gorgeous to look at and tasty to eat-- enjoy!   Breakfast: Dylan Dreyer's Strawberry Overnight Oats Lunch: Giada's Red, White and Blue Salad Dinner: Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness How to stay safe in summer heat and warning signs to look for NBC news medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY with tips for avoiding heat-related illnesses, how to spot the warning signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion, and how to make sure pets stay safe too amid high temps. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. A beginner's guide to the Mediterranean diet — what to eat and what to avoid The Mediterranean diet is a nutritious and delicious meal plan that can help take the guesswork out of healthy eating.   The Mediterranean diet, which is rich in lean protein, whole grains and fresh produce, has major benefits for weight loss as well as brain and heart health, research shows. Dietitians also love the Mediterranean diet because it's full of affordable, accessible foods that are tasty and versatile — including many that you probably already love to eat. In other words, eating the Mediterranean diet boosts your health and it feels like a pleasure, rather than a chore.   Learn more about what to eat and avoid on the Mediterranean Diet.  READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Nelly Furtado says her ADHD was her 'superpower' when making new album Nelly Furtado shared one way she was able to capture her creativity and productivity as she worked on her seventh studio album. Jessica Alba's workouts are tailored to her 'bad knees' Jessica Alba keeps it real about her workouts. She's not always a fan and she gets bored. Here, she describes the ways she stays motivated. Pookies: I tried the viral pancake cookies that are ready in just 10 minutes These viral pancake cookies (aka "pookies") from creator Kayou Kitchen are prepared in the blender, ready in just 10 minutes and going viral on social media. 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