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August 5, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER August 5, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER Are certain energy drinks considered a healthy beverage? Doctors and dietitians weigh in and tell you three things to look for. A new week means the start of a new meal plan, and this week focuses on no-oven meals. Get started with a healthy prep-ahead chicken taco salad. And make sure you're taking a few minutes after a workout to cool down with one of the exercises below.  Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is upper body.    Are you guilty of skipping out on your cool down post workout? I get it, when you're done exercising it's tempting to jump right back into your to-do list! But taking just a few minutes to stretch properly is crucial for reducing your risk of injury, combatting post-workout soreness and helping your body recover faster.   See 20 cool-down exercises that will help prevent soreness after a workout.  GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan No-cook tacos that can be made ahead? Sign us up. Taco Tuesday will never be the same once you try this easy salad. It's basically like a deconstructed taco — all of the fillings that would go into a tortilla are tossed in a bowl like a salad, then topped with crushed tortilla chips. No mess, no stress!    Breakfast: Energizing Kale Smoothie with whole grain bread with nut butter Lunch: Make-Ahead Chicken Taco Salad Dinner: Kale Pesto Pasta GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Viola Davis switched up her diet to reduce her risk of type 2 diabetes Viola Davis is willing to train hard whether it's for a film role or for her health. The actor opened up about her motivations for her workouts and the exercises she loves most. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. What's the healthiest energy drink? Avoid these 3 things, dietitians say Sipping on an energy drink might seem like the perfect pick-me-up, but with concerns over their health impacts, experts are urging caution. From rising diabetes rates in the U.S. to emergency room visits due to energy drink consumption, the risks are real.   And it's especially dangerous to mix energy drinks with alcohol because it can mask the effects of alcohol and lead to excessive consumption, Dr. Frank Hu, a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at Harvard Medicine School of Public Health, tells TODAY.com.   Are there any healthy energy drinks out there? READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News EXCLUSIVE: Suni Lee on competing at the Olympics with kidney disease: 'I thought about quitting' Suni Lee has been candid about her health challenges over the years. She's discussed her kidney disease, eczema and how she addresses her mental health. Why gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik wears glasses: What to know about his eyesight U.S. gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik has worn glasses at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but not when he competes. What to know about his eyesight and eye conditions. Jennie Garth reveals the 'weird' ingredient she puts in her smoothie: 'I'll try anything' Jennie Garth reveals how she began lifting weights with her longtime trainer, her favorite time of day to workout and her fitness goals. 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