A dietitian shares the healthiest lunch to lose weight

Plus, plyometric exercises to work the whole body

September 18, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER September 18, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER The best lunches for weight loss focus on whole, minimally processed foods that are both satisfying and nutrient-dense. A dietitian shares her go-to healthy lunches, and they are surprisingly simple.  Plus, today's meal plan features veggie-forward lunch and dinner recipes that are equal parts nutritious and delicious.   Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is walk and core.   Plyometrics is an anaerobic exercise that involves maximum effort through quick and intense bursts of energy like jumping or sprinting.   Plyometric exercises require you to push yourself to your maximum effort. The intense exertion during these movements make them a great way to speed up the metabolism and encourage fat loss, while also helping improve athleticism, speed, strength and power!     Here are 14 great plyometric exercises to try. GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan This dish takes less than 30 minutes to make, and everyone in my family enjoys it, despite the fact that half the noodles are actually zucchini. It has all the feels of a hearty bowl of pasta, but with more nutrition.   Breakfast: Sheet-Pan Frittata with Delicata Squash and Mushrooms Lunch: Broccoli Cheddar Soup Dinner: Super Green Spaghetti with Zucchini Pesto with Shrimp GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Drinking this many cups of coffee a day may lower risk of diabetes, heart disease and more Is black coffee good for you? Dietitian explains health impact of drinking coffee on heart, brain and weight loss, caffeine side effects and how much is safe. 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 healthiest lunch to lose weight? A dietitian shares her top 2 picks A balanced lunch for weight loss should include a satisfying portion of lean protein, such as grilled chicken or fish; along with a half-plate of non-starchy vegetables, like spinach, arugula, bell peppers, and tomatoes; and a source of healthy fat, like extra virgin olive oil, avocado or nuts. Incorporating wholesome carbs, such as legumes (which can do double-duty as your protein source), whole grains, like quinoa or farro, or starchy veggies can provide fiber and sustained energy while keeping you full.   What is the best lunch to lose weight? READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Doctor shares importance of checkups and vaccines for fall From receiving updated COVID and flu vaccines to scheduling important screenings, Dr. Ala Stanford, a board-certified pediatric and adult general surgeon and author of "Take Care of Them Like My Own," joins TODAY to share a checklist to stay healthy heading into the fall season. What is the healthiest tea? The No. 1 pick, according to a dietitian Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world with tons of varieties which might leave you wondering about which is the healthiest. Ahead, a dietitian explains which ones dominate and why. Kwame Onwuachi shares recipe for roasted chicken and jollof rice James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi, who just opened the new Afro-Caribbean restaurant Dōgon in Washington D.C., joins TODAY to share how to make one of his favorite dishes from the menu: berbere roasted chicken and jollof rice. 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