Thursday, 12 December 2024

The 1 food you should be eating more of

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The Dietary Guidelines provide healthy eating recommendations to the public to promote overall health. Updated every five years, they guide the creation and facilitation of national nutrition programs and nutrition education. An advisory committee just put forth their proposal for the 2025 Dietary Guidelines, with two big changes. Learn more about the changes below.

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December Challenge

Today's workout is a 5-minute stretch.

Join the 31-day flexibility challenge!

Our morning routine can set the tone for the rest of our day. But making time for healthy habits is easier said than done — especially for those of us who aren't morning people.

It's on those mornings when you oversleep, are in a rush or have a hectic or stressful day ahead of you that taking a moment to breathe and reset is even more important. The good news is it only needs to take one minute — and you can do it before you even get out of bed.

Here's the 1 breathing exercise to do every morning to combat stress.

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• Daily, guided workout videos with Stephanie Mansour
• 30-minute guided walks with Al Roker and other experts
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• Expert advice and inspiration

Your Meal Plan

Burgers are an outdoor entertaining staple, but this meatless version makes beef seem a bit boring. These patties can be made ahead of time and frozen, which is perfect for quick cookout prep!

Breakfast: Mango Cucumber Avocado Smoothie

Lunch: Caprese Caesar Wrap

Dinner: Chickpea Burgers with Creamy Sriracha Sauce

See the meal plan!

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The 1 food you should be eating more of, according to the new, proposed US dietary guidelines

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. This report recommends changes to the current dietary guidelines based on the latest nutrition research. The report, public comments and federal agency input will inform the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, which should be finalized and released in late 2025.

This year, the committee proposed two big changes to the guidelines, including a push for more plant-based foods and greater inclusivity initiatives.

Here's a closer look at the suggested changes.

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