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2023/02/27

Try this 1 thing to make your workouts more effective

February 27, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER

Good morning! We hope you had a lovely weekend and you're starting your week with a smile on your face. And we also have some tips for how to make your day better — and how to recover if it's not going so smoothly.

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Many people wonder if eggs are okay on a heart-healthy diet. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), they are. Most people can safely eat a whole egg per day or seven per week. That makes this easy two-egg scramble a delicious way to start your day in a healthy way.

Here's your meal plan for today:

3-Ingredient Greek Omlette Scramble with Fruit| Chickpea and Tuna Salad| Snack | Slow-Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

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Try this 1 thing to make your workouts more effective

Amid hectic schedules and crazy work hours, the best time to exercise is any time you're able to move your body and get your heart pumping. The health benefits are always present.

But if you have a choice, exercising during particular parts of the day can offer different advantages for your wellbeing.

When TODAY.com interviewed several experts on the subject, they all pretty much agreed: The morning is the best time of day to work out, for logistical, effectiveness and health reasons. A study published in February 2023 found midday and afternoon exercise was linked with a lower risk of premature death, particularly for certain people. Plus, people who work out in the morning tend to work out more.

So, if you're trying to figure out when to schedule your workouts, aim for as early in the day as you can.

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