| "Do you often wonder where your energy went? Here are three simple secrets to energizing your day: Get a good night's sleep. Eat a healthy diet. And exercise."— Andrea L. Cheville, M.D. |
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 | | Healthy Cooking | | 7 meatless meal ideas | | Have you hopped on the meatless meals bandwagon? Here's why you should. Built around vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, eggs and grains, meatless meals offer many nutrients, including protein. Eating a variety of these foods throughout the day can give you all the essential amino acids — the building blocks of protein — that your body needs. So instead of focusing on meat as the center of your meal, think about the colorful and satisfying meals you can create by using vegetables and whole grains. Use these ideas to get started. | | Try these meat-free meals » | | |
Move More
Are you as active as you think?
You don't have to pound away on the treadmill to get adequate exercise. In fact, physical activity comes in many forms, including swimming laps, walking your dog and doing yardwork. Answer these questions to assess your overall activity level, and find out if you're moving enough throughout the day.
Take the quiz now » |  | Today's Healthy-Eating Tip
Drink your fruits and vegetables
Instead of reaching for fruit juice, turn whole fruits and vegetables into a nutritious, refreshing drink. Make a smoothie with plain, low-fat yogurt and your favorite frozen fruit. Or puree together a banana, berries, lemon, mint, ice and 2 cups of uncooked baby spinach. This green concoction may look unappealing at first, but it tastes delicious!
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