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Summer means different things to everyone, and to me, it means family time. I’ll be in Dallas seeing my family this weekend, and I know that after all the traveling and big family meals, my body will be craving veggies the most. This is why I’m planning this week of delicious veggie-packed dinners to help me feel my best. Added bonus: They’re easily made in a single skillet, so I can have more time to unpack and do laundry.
There’s just something about homemade meals that helps me feel energized! Our 5-starBlack Bean Fajita Skilletrecipe is a favorite I often make for meatless Mondays. Beans are a great way to bump up the fiber and protein in a meatless dish to make it more filling. Plus, the fiber—from beans, bell peppers and onions—helps meget back into a rhythm after traveling. The bell peppers elevate this dish’s flavor, add beautiful colors and boost its nutrition. Bell peppers are one of thetop vitamin C-rich foods, and vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that can help tame inflammation in your body. To round out the meal and add some extra veggies, I’ll pair it with aKale Salad with Balsamic & Parmesan.
Sunday:One-Pan Spicy Okra & Shrimpwith a side of whole-wheat couscousMonday:Black Bean Fajita Skilletpaired withKale Salad with Balsamic & ParmesanTuesday:20-Minute Creamy Chicken Skillet with Italian Seasoningwith a side of whole-wheat couscousWednesday:Summer Skillet Vegetable & Egg Scramblewith a side of whole-wheat baguette drizzled with olive oilThursday:Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & ParmesanFriday:Ground Beef & Potatoes Skillet
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Regular physical activity helps prevent joint pain, reduce the risk of chronic diseases and support your brain health. And even though we know the benefits, sometimes it’s challenging to carve out time for it. Surprisingly,recent researchsuggests that just four minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity can help lower your risk of cancer. According to a study published inJAMA Oncology, this type of exercise includes anything from climbing stairs to power walking around your house or chasing your dog or kids. However, since this study was observational, more research is needed to prove cause and effect. That being said, four minutes of movement is definitely better than none!
Find Out More:New Science Suggests That Just 4 Minutes Per Day of This Kind of Exercise May Lower Cancer Risk
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