Cooking delicious, healthy meals is a reward in itself, but it’s even more satisfying when you can maximize the time you spend in the kitchen — which is exactly what you’ll be able to do with this “cook once, eat twice” couscous salad. Make a big batch early in the week so that you have something readily available when you need it. This recipe provides plenty of flavor on its own, but you can also easily adapt it to incorporate veggies, lean meats and additional toppings of your choice. What more could you want from a weeknight meal?
Get Fit Is functional fitness right for you?
Functional fitness exercises train your muscles to work together and prepare them for daily tasks by simulating common movements you might do at home, at work or in sports. While using various muscles in the upper and lower body at the same time, functional fitness exercises also emphasize core stability. Read on to learn more about this full-body type of training and what it can do for you.
Today’s Food Tip
Go lean with protein
Protein is an important part of a balanced diet. Choose breast meat or low-fat ground chicken or turkey. Or choose ground beef that is 90% lean or more. Limit meat and poultry servings to around 3 ounces — about the size of a deck of cards.
