5 low-intensity yoga poses that will work your entire core

Plus, a coconut cod dish

October 8, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER October 8, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER The Balkan breakfast is trending on TikTok. With no cooking required and an emphasis on whole, fresh ingredients, the Balkan breakfast can be a nutritious, flavorful way to start your day, dietitians say. Learn more about how to try it at home.  A low-intensity yoga routine can help strengthen your abdominals, increase flexibility and help you become more comfortable with moving your body. Learn 5 low-intensity yoga moves below.  Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a HIIT walk.   If you're not super flexible, yoga may be intimidating. But when it comes to working the abs, there are plenty of poses that are low intensity, but still effective in tightening the core and building muscle.   Low-intensity exercise keeps the heart rate at about half of its maximum capacity, making it a great workout for beginners. Research also shows that certain yoga poses are effective in strengthening different parts of the core region, like the external obliques and the glutes.   See 5 low-intensity yoga poses that will work your entire core. GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan An easy, coconut-infused spice topping transforms mild, flaky cod into a flavorful and impressive dish. Serve it with sautéed spinach and brown rice (microwavable or frozen if you'd like).   Breakfast: Broiled Grapefruit with Yogurt, Nuts and Honey Lunch: Healthy Chicken & Waffle Sandwich Dinner: Valerie Bertinelli's Roasted Cod with Cashew-Coconut Topping GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness I'm a heart surgeon. These are 6 things I avoid for my own heart health Dr. Jeremy London, a cardiovascular surgeon who treats heart disease, reveals foods, drinks and products he avoids to keep his own heart healthy. 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 'Balkan breakfast'? Finally, a TikTok trend dietitians are excited about Most Americans probably don't start their day by chomping into a whole pepper, but the Balkan breakfast trend circulating on TikTok has encouraged many to give it a try.   Inspired by ingredients and eating habits from the Balkan region of the world, people have been posting videos of themselves on social media eating whole raw vegetables, bread, cheese, cured meats and pickled vegetables directly from the table, Yasi Ansari, registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, tells TODAY.com.   Learn more about the Balkan breakfast and what dietitians have to say about the trend.  READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Try this at-home strength training workout for the whole body Solidcore's senior master coach Jaime Foord shares a low-impact, high-intensity workout that offers strength training for the whole body — and you can do it at home! Dietitians reveal the healthiest yogurt options for gut health, protein and more Yogurt is a great food for heart health, gut health, weight management and more. But what's the healthiest yogurt you can buy? Dietitians share their favorites. FDA updates recall linked to salmonella outbreak in 9 states that's left dozens ill: Avoid these brands 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