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August 21, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER August 21, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER Zucchini is the summer fruit (yes, fruit!) that should be on your weekly menu. With impressive health benefits and many ways to use it, zucchini is a chameleon in the kitchen. Learn more about how to add this green to your daily diet.  Get a good workout without any weights. Learn 25 body weight  exercises you can do right now to tone your lower body.  Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is upper and lower body.   When people add a leg day to their strength-training program, they often have an aesthetic goal in mind, like a peachier backside or toned calves. But there are many benefits to strengthening your legs beyond looking good.   The cultural trend of #legday (the hashtag that has billions of views on TikTok and millions of posts on Instagram) isn't just about attractive legs, but also about improving strength and muscle mass in the lower body to create a stronger and sturdier base for our movement. And it's important to know which muscles leg exercises to actually target to reap all the benefits.   See the 25 best leg exercises to tone your lower body — no weights required. GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan Chicken and potatoes are a classic and jazzing it up with harissa and yogurt adds spice, tang and richness. You can make this meal vegetarian by swapping cauliflower in place of the chicken. Cut the cauliflower into bite-size florets and roast with the potatoes for about 20 minutes at 450 F. Reduce oven temperature to 425 F and add the leeks.   Breakfast: Smoked Salmon Stack Lunch: Falafel Salad Dinner: Chicken With Arugula, Potatoes and Garlic Yogurt GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Can biotin help with hair growth? We asked experts Biotin is a popular ingredient for hair growth, but it may not be the most effective. We spoke with experts about whether biotin works for hair loss and the best hair growth products to use. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Zucchini has impressive health benefits— and it's a chameleon in the kitchen Zucchini is a neutral tasting summer fruit (yes, fruit!) that is anything but boring. Its subtly sweet flavor makes it the perfect addition to meals for people who are skeptical about eating their greens.   With plenty of nutrients like vitamin C, folate, manganese and magnesium, eating zucchini should be on your summer to-do list. Plus, it's easy to use in various ways: spiralize into pasta, air fry as crispy "fries" or "chips," grate raw into salads or smoothies, or add to muffins or quickbreads.   Learn the health benefits of eating zucchini. READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News TODAY celebrates Al Roker's 70th birthday with cocktails and cake Grandbaby Cakes founder Jocelyn Delk Adams and bartender Tim Sweeney stop by the TODAY plaza to make special Al Roker-inspired treats to celebrate his 70th birthday, including an Al-perol spritz and a strawberry shortcake birthday cake! Chefs celebrate Al Roker's 70th birthday with recipes created just for him We're celebrating Al Roker's 70th birthday with recipes from chefs like Marcus Samuelsson and Daniel Boulud crafted specifically for the TODAY weatherman. COVID is spreading more now than in any previous back-to-school season. 3 things parents can do COVID is spreading at high rates this back to school season. How to reduce risk for your child 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