It's not too late to start the August fitness challenge!

Plus, is matcha good for you?

August 2, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER August 2, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER Matcha is the trendy green beverage popping up in coffee shops, but is it actually good for you? Dietitians break down the health benefits of this unique green tea.  Watching the Olympics with your family? Download a kids' guide to the Games and learn more about the athletes and sports featured in Paris. It's not too late to jump in on the August challenge. Check it out below and let us know where you'll be walking this month.  Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a walk.    When it comes to toning the upper body, the biceps and triceps may get all the love, but chest exercises shouldn't be overlooked.   Chest workouts offer a variety of benefits from building strength to making everyday activities feel easier. Strengthening the chest muscles, including the pectoralis major and minor, enhances your overall upper-body strength, making it easier to perform daily tasks that involve pushing and lifting. This increased strength can improve your performance with swimming, tennis and running, where strong chest muscles contribute to better posture and arm movement.   Learn the 12 chest exercises to strengthen your pectoral muscles and improve posture. GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan With layers of vibrant and nutrient-packed ingredients, this dish is calling your name. Each bite delivers the best of both salads — Caprese and Caesar Salad — rolled up into one. Juicy, sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fragrant basil leaves will excite your palate, but the avocado Caesar dressing is what really makes this meal sing. Hoping you love it — we think it's a satisfying bundle of joy! (Pun, of course, intended.)    Breakfast: Squash and Garlic-Herb Cheese Frittata Lunch: Caprese Caesar Wrap Dinner: Leftovers GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Olympic runner: How I stay calm before races … even that time I got trapped in a porta-potty In a personal essay, U.S. Track and Field star Kendall Ellis shares how she tackles anxiety head-on ahead of her races at the Paris Olympics. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Is matcha healthier than coffee? A dietitian explains the difference With its photo-worthy green hue and buzzy caffeine content, matcha is the trendy tea that's popping up on your favorite coffee shop menu. Not only is matcha visually pleasing, it also has a unique taste and an array of health benefits. Matcha enthusiasts call it a superfood that can reduce stress, boost metabolism and prevent cancer, but are these claims actually true?   Learn more about the trendy green tea here. READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Gen X, millennials more likely to develop 17 types of cancer than older generations, study finds Millennials are more likely to get cancer than baby boomers, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society. 30 low-calorie breakfasts that will satisfy every craving and keep you full for hours Low-calorie breakfasts can promote weight loss and keep you full for the rest of the day. These recipes and tips to make them are from a registered dietitian. Is there a COVID outbreak at the Olympics? At least 9 athletes test positive in 1 week Several athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics have tested positive for COVID-19. Here's what to know about COVID protocols at the Olympics. 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