22 protein-packed, low-carb foods

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November 30, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER November 30, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER If you're looking for easy ways to eat healthier, adding more protein to your meals is a great place to start. Not only does the macronutrient play a role in important bodily functions, but it helps increase feelings of satiety, which can aid in weight loss. Here is a list of some favorite high-protein, low-carb foods to build your meal around. Plus, show the glutes a little love today. Whether your goals are to improve your running or walking speed, tone your backside or increase lower-body strength, focusing on the glutes is a must. Try these exercises that target the glutes using just your bodyweight. Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a walk.   The glutes play a big role in how efficiently we walk. They contain the biggest muscle in the body, after all! The glutes help hold you upright and stabilize the hips, making them essential to everyday movement. And yes, working all three glute muscles will help tighten and tone your butt.   24 best butt exercises to tone and strengthen your glutes. GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan These loaded sweet potatoes bake overnight in the slow cooker until they're soft and tender. In the morning, they're ready to be topped with Greek yogurt and a host of healthy fruits, nuts and more. High in fiber and antioxidants, but low in fat and calories, it's the smart and sweet way to start your morning.   Breakfast: Slow Cooker Breakfast Sweet Potatoes Lunch: Edamame Brown Rice Bowl Dinner: Leftovers GET THE MEAL PLAN Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness How Melissa Etheridge learned to love herself after her son's death due to opioids "When I lost my son, I learned how much my capacity for love was," Etheridge said on Hoda Kotb's "Making Space" podcast. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Eating a low-carb diet? Reach for these 22 protein-packed foods Protein is one of the three important macronutrients that provide us with calories (the other two being carbohydrates and fat). So if you're trying to cut down on carbs, adding more high-protein, low-carb foods to your diet can go a long way.   Protein is used in many bodily functions and it's also digested more slowly than carbohydrates, which helps increase feelings of satiety — aka satisfying your hunger.   Protein can be found in a variety of foods, but there are some superstars that can really up your daily total.   22 high-protein, low-carb foods. READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Jimmy Carter attends late wife Rosalynn's funeral: What to know about his health Jimmy Carter is mourning the loss of his longtime love Rosalynn Carter. He is in hospice care after injuries, cancer and other recent illnesses. What you need to know about BA.2.86, the new 'highly mutated' COVID variant A new, highly mutated COVID-19 variant called BA.2.86 or "Pirola" has been detected in the United States. Here's what to know about transmissibility, boosters, and more. End-of-year mental health checklist: How to boost your wellbeing Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma stops by TODAY to share advice for boosting your mental wellbeing. 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