What is the Pegan diet? A dietitian explains

Plus, a "pull" day workout for your upper body

August 26, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER August 26, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER A new week means a new meal plan. The busy back-to-school season approaches, and we are embracing healthier versions of comfort food classics, like bolognese, macaroni salad and more.  Have you ever heard of the Pegan diet? A dietitian breaks it down and shares whether or not you should try it.  Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is upper and lower body.   "Pull" workouts are a type of training session that focuses on exercises where you pull the weight toward your body. This includes movements such as rows, shrugs and curls that target the muscles in the back, biceps and forearms.   By regularly incorporating pull exercises into your fitness routine, you can improve your ability to perform everyday tasks that require pulling movements, such as lifting objects off the ground or pulling open a heavy door.   Learn 10 pull-day exercises to strengthen your arms and back.  GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan This wholesome wrap has eggs, avocado, spinach and cheese. It's full of protein to keep you full and it's easy to prep ahead of time.   Breakfast: Breakfast Wrap Lunch: Tuna Macaroni Salad Dinner: Slow-Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Put a healthy spin on favorite recipes with summer produce TODAY nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer stops by TODAY to share some recipes you can make with summer produce, including watermelon gazpacho, a southwestern pasta salad 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. What is the Pegan diet? An expert on the benefits and downsides of the diet The Pegan diet is a hybrid of two popular diets: Paleo and vegan. Dr. Mark Hyman, a functional medicine physician, coined the term "Pegan" to describe a dietary approach that emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods while being flexible enough to include certain sustainably-raised or grass-fed animal foods. The diet comprises mainly plant foods with small amounts of high-quality animal proteins.   What foods can you eat on the Pegan diet? READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News The best walking shoes for seniors, according to podiatrists Podiatrists share everything you should be looking for (and avoiding) in walking shoes for seniors. Shop expert picks from Hoka, Brooks, New Balance and more. Strategies to live a longer and healthier life Dr. Mark Hyman, a leading physician on the topic of longevity and founder of Function Heath, stops by TODAY with a checklist for living a longer and healthier life — including why some types of stress is good for you and muscle loss ages you faster. A 10-minute pool workout to tone your entire body Pool exercises offer strength training to build muscle, burn calories, lose weight and provide a low-impact cardio workout for people with joint pain or injury. 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