A lower-ab workout to tone your core and prevent back pain

Plus, a new weekly meal plan!

October 7, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER October 7, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER A new week means a new meal plan, and this week we are focusing on healthier versions of comfort food. Think burgers, pizza and even a healthy chicken and waffle sandwich. Check it out below!  Plus, a dietitian settles the debate on whether chicken or turkey is healthier.  Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is HIIT routine.   Strengthening the lower abs is important for any health journey because it plays a significant role in enhancing overall core stability, improving posture, and preventing low-back pain.   The lower abdominal muscles are part of the core, which is the foundation for all movements and activities. A strong core supports the spine, helps maintain balance, and allows for efficient everyday movement. By focusing on the lower abs, you can ensure that your core is balanced and strong, reducing the risk of injuries and improving your ability to perform daily tasks and physical activities with ease.   Get a lower-ab workout to tone your core and prevent back pain.  GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan Hearty and warming, oats are also a heart-healthy way to start your day. Each cup of cooked oats boasts 4 grams of fiber to begin with, which helps to lower bad LDL cholesterol. To make your morning even better, we've upped the fiber game in this vegan bowl by adding pear and almonds, which provide extra flavor, crunch and — you guessed it! — fiber.   Breakfast: Oatmeal with Pear and Almonds and Greek Yogurt Lunch: Veggie Burger Dinner: Roasted Vegetable and Herbed Goat Cheese Flatbread with Hot Honey Drizzle GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness How to stay healthy this fall: vaccines, RSV, and whooping cough NBC's medical contributors Dr. Natalie Azar and Dr. John Torres discuss the rising risks of RSV and whooping cough this year, how to differentiate allergies from a more serious virus, and what you need to know about getting your flu and COVID vaccines this fall. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Is chicken or turkey healthier? That depends on this 1 thing, dietitian says Whether chicken or turkey is healthier is a longstanding debate and it's high time we settle it once and for all.   Both chicken and turkey are known for their high amounts of lean protein, and they're both affordable options for health-conscious consumers. But there are nuances when it comes to the nutritional value of both birds and which is better for you depends on what part of the chicken or turkey we're talking about and how each is prepared.    Learn the difference between chicken and turkey nutrition.  READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Joy Bauer makes mealtime easy with healthy ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner Ready to turn mealtime madness into mealtime magic? Joy Bauer has four delicious recipes that will seamlessly fit into your breakfast, lunch and dinner lineup. An apple coffee cake for a cool fall day This chai-spiced apple coffee cake is the ultimate fall treat for breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up or dessert. Bake it in a Bundt pan. Level up your peanut butter & jelly with these nutrition hacks 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