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Wisconsin and Upton Place, NW. Info on the coming LIDL here

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US Fitness Holdings, LLC, has announced its newest Onelife Fitness Sports Club in Northwest Washington, D.C. The 55,000 square foot Sports Club will be located at Upton Place on 4000 Wisconsin Avenue.

We are thrilled to partner with Donohoe on this incredible project, said Ori Gorfine, President & COO of US Fitness. The Upton Project is in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Washington, DC in the residential area of Cathedral Heights and Tenleytown. As the largest health and fitness provider in the Washington, DC area, Onelife Fitness is excited to be the premier health and fitness anchor for this incredible community.

This is the second Onelife Fitness in the District and the 22nd in the DC area. Onelife Fitness is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2023 and will feature a massive indoor salt-water pool, four boutique studios, cutting edge cardio and strength equipment, functional turf training areas, a signature Strike Boxing Studio, a Recovery Studio and much more. The preview center will open this Fall at the companys sister club, Northwest Sport&Health.

Onelife Fitness is the best value in fitness providing an award-winning design and amenity package for incredibly affordable rates. The new Onelife Fitness Sports Club will be a unique and modern design with two open and spacious levels and feature:

Free parking for members

A large, indoor 6-lane saltwater lap pool and whirlpool;

Over $1 million in top-of-the-line cardio and strength equipment;

Boutique studio experience featuring Onelife Signature Classes, BodyPump, Zumba, APEX-HIIT, Spark and more;

Elegant Mind/Body Studio featuring Barre, Yoga and Pilates classes;

State-of-the-art stadium-style spin studio with Coach by Color bikes;

Signature Strike Boxing Studio;

Large functional turf training areas;

Recovery Studio with HydroMassage;

AirPHX air and equipment sanitation system that cleans 24 hours a day

Luxurious spa-inspired locker rooms, sauna and more!

To learn more about the club, visit http://www.onelifefitness.com/gyms/tenleytown or call 202-800-8201.

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When Highlands fourth grader Kendall Walter runs laps around the playground after school, she hums tunes from the hit Broadway show Hamilton.

That Lin-Manuel Miranda really keeps me going, said Kendall, a second-year participant in the elementary schools Girls on the Run (GOTR) program.

Hosted in part by the University of Pittsburgh, the effort aims to boost fitness but also teach the girls to be good sports.

We build self-esteem and empowerment in young girls as they develop into young ladies, said Cara Kelly, student assistance program liaison through Pitts MAPS (Maximizing Adolescent Potentials) program.

We want to form that rapport outside of academics so they look to us as mentors.

Founded in 1996 in North Carolina, Girls on the Run grew into an international nonprofit by 2000. Now, it serves more than 200,000 youngsters each year.

There are Girls on the Run councils in all 50 states.

Girls of all abilities learn to embrace their inner strength and character and to make connections with others, said Highlands Elementary School counselor Angela Boyer, who collaborated with Kelly to identify the need for the program in the district.

This is the third year for the fitness fundamentals, which are available to students in third through fifth grades.

Boyer said the physical activity-based development program inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident.

The curriculum, she said, encourages girls to value teamwork and recognize how they can shape the world at large.

With 25 students enrolled this year, the program has quadrupled in size since its inception at Highlands.

Twice a week throughout spring, they meet at the school playground for conditioning.

We stretch and set goals and rock out to a jammin playlist, Kelly said.

The warmups lead to a can-do attitude for the programs culmination, which is a 5K run at The Waterfront in Homestead.

To be able to see the growth is amazing, Kelly said. To see how proud of themselves they are is amazing.

For 10-year-old Kendall, running has become fun. But the program has taught her more than athletics.

We learn to be a better person, she said. They want us to have an attitude to be thankful for stuff.

Fourth grader Fiona Zewe participated in the program last year. She said she liked meeting new friends outside of her typical pastimes.

I got to interact with people that are in different grades that I really probably wouldnt have otherwise, she said.

Classmate Mackenzie Klein said she likes seeing the gradual improvement in her athleticism.

You do more and more each time. And you dont really get tired if you think of positive things in your head, the 10-year-old said.

Volunteer coaches, such as teachers Lauralee Milberger and Victoria Nania, suit up in their fitness attire and cheer the kids on.

At each practice, they use clever tactics to encourage the girls to keep going. Teachers mark one colorful letter on the students arms for each lap completed until a secret message is revealed.

On Tuesday, the message spelled out You are amazing and awesome.

Tawnya Panizzi is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Tawnya at 724-226-7726, tpanizzi@triblive.com or via Twitter .

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HIIT Workout

Join F45 Training for a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout that is fast, functional and results driven. The workout will include body-weight exercises that are scalable to all fitness level. 11-11:45 a.m. May 27; Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land; sugarlandtownsquare.com.

Get Fit in Midtown

Featured instructor Roz Jones will conduct a HIIT class at 9:30 a.m. and Yoga Flow class at 10:30 a.m. for all fitness levels. May 28; Bagby Park, 415 Gray; midtownhouston.com

Dance!! The Moving Body

This dance-focused program, with Young Audiences of Houston teaching artist Alonzo Moore, is suitable for kids of all ages. Participants will learn about the human body while exploring creative movement composition and the crafting of dance. 1 p.m. May 28; Levy Park, 3801 Eastside; levyparkhouston.org.

Memorial Day 10K & 5K

The 10K, 5K and Kids K event honors the men and women who gave their lives serving in the U.S. military. 7:30 a.m. May 30; St. Thomas High School, 4500 Memorial; houstonrunningco.com/memorial-day-10k5k.html.

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Ana Khan is the calendar coordinator for the Houston Chronicle's features desk.

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When it comes to wearable gadgets, there are two terms you hear a lot: fitness tracker and smartwatch. These two types of devices have a lot of similarities, but a few big differences. Which one is right for you?

Thats a big question to answer. In many ways, its harder to choose a device for your wrist than it is to pick a smartphone. Theres a huge range of options, and the features vary wildly. Well try to help you decide on a path.

Lets start with fitness trackers. These devices have been around longer than smartwatches due to being simpler in nature. Thats the main defining quality of a fitness tracker compared to a smartwatchsimplicity.

Fitness trackers are focused devices. As the name implies, their main purpose is to track fitness. That includes everything from simple step tracking to advanced heart measurements and blood oxygen levels.

However, not all fitness trackers are created equal. For example, the Fitbit Inspire 2 can do many of the basic fitness tracking things youd want for $100. For an extra $30 you can get a Fitbit Charge 5 with the addition of GPS, blood oxygen, ECG, a color touchscreen, and more.

Fitness trackers is a broad term, but the general concept is these devices are designed with the intent of being used to track fitness-related things. The features for doing that vary, but the goal is the same.

Smartwatches have a lot in common with fitness trackers. Many smartwatchessuch as the Apple Watchhave a focus on health and fitness as well. Almost every smartwatch is also a fitness tracker, but not every fitness tracker is also a smartwatch.

Simply put, a smartwatch does more. Apps, notifications, music control, microphones for phone calls, speakers, NFC, cellular connectivity, GPS, and touchscreens. There are fitness trackers that have some of these features as well, but any device that has all of this stuff is considered a smartwatch.

While a smartwatch can do more, its a less focused experience than a fitness tracker. Pretty much all smartwatches have some sort of fitness tracking abilities, but they dont all have advanced features like blood oxygen and ECG (some do). A smartwatch may have more features overall, but theyre spread over a wider range of things.

Think of a smartwatch as a miniaturized version of your smartphone. Its a device intended to do a lot of different things.

RELATED: How (and Why) to Track All Your Activities on an Apple Watch

Okay, so now the big question is which device is right for you? Of course, thats highly dependent on what you want to do with it, but also theres pricing to consider.

As we talked about above, a fitness tracker is a more focused experience. If health and wellness are your top priorities, you will likely find a dedicated fitness tracker to be better.

Since fitness trackers are designed specifically for fitness tracking, those features are not tacked on as an afterthought. Theyre often more accurate and have more advanced features than their smartwatch counterparts.

That focused approach also lends itself to being more affordable. The most advanced Fitbit model is only around $150. You can easily find fitness trackers in the $100 or less range.

Smartwatches are a good choice if youre interested in more than just fitness tracking. Maybe you want rich notifications on your wrist, the ability to use some apps, and you want cellular connectivity so you can leave your phone at home.

The cool thing about smartwatches is you dont necessarily have to give up the advanced fitness tracking features. Garmin is one brand that makes smartwatches with really good health and wellness features as well.

The Apple Watch also has some very impressive health features. In fact, if you want a smartwatch with good fitness abilities, its hard to go wrong with the Apple Watch. You dont have to sacrifice accurate fitness tracking to enjoy the benefits of a smartwatch.

Of course, having your cake and eating it too comes at a cost. Garmin has smartwatches that cost over $600. Thats not the norm, though. An Apple Watch will set you back around $200 to $400. A Samsung Galaxy Watch is in that same range.

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Workout class got you feeling like you need Rosetta Stone? Youre not alone. Heck, even weight room veterans find some terms in the fitness lexicon hard to differentiate.

Three terms that are commonly confused by newbies and advanced lifters alike are circuits, intervals, and supersets.

They refer to three ways of structuring your workout that dont seem all that different at first glance but they actually are. And if you know what sets them apart, as well as how to best implement them in your routine, you can reach your goals faster.

Luckily for you, we put together this guide to help.

It may seem a little overwhelming at first, but if youre a group fitness fan, being familiar with the fitness terms will help you understand exactly what youre getting yourself into, says strength and conditioning coach Jake Harcoff.

It can also help you figure out which fitness streaming service, class package, or local gym is right for you.

Eventually, you can use these various training styles to put together a workout regimen that will help you reach your goals.

If you know what the training styles are and the outcomes you can get from them, you are in a good place to achieve your goals, Harcoff says.

In the meantime, dont let the fact that you havent memorized the lingo limit you.

Dont let complicated acronyms stop you from trying a new fitness class or [setting] new goals for yourself, says certified personal trainer and registered dietitian Carissa Galloway, RDN, sports nutrition consultant with Premier Protein.

If youve ever set foot in a boutique fitness studio, fire-breathed your way through boot camp, or ponied a Peloton bike, youve done interval-style training.

An interval is a specific amount of time in which you do one exercise or movement, says Harcoff. Interval training is any workout that involves alternating between doing an exercise usually at very high intensity and resting.

If the rest part sounds pretty sweet, the kicker is that you actually need to go HARD when youre working.

Here, intensity is referring to effort of force production, not effort of sustained endurance, says Will Levy, head trainer at Melbourne Strength & Conditioning.

In other words, to really cash in on the bennies of high intensity interval training (HIIT), you need to be ready to feel downright uncomfortable when you crank out nearly 100 percent effort for a length of time.

The benefits of going at maximum intensity? Welp, they cant be overstated. Interval training is great for anyone trying to improve performance, lose weight, improve endurance, or burn fat, says Harcoff.

With interval training, the key is to really think about the work-to-rest ratio.

Key word: Ratio.

There is no set amount of time you need to work in an interval, nor is there a set amount of time you need to rest. Both measures are customizable.

For example, you could perform 20 seconds of all-out effort followed by 10 seconds of rest (thats a 2-to-1 work-to-rest ratio). But you could also sprint for 60 seconds, rest for 2 minutes, and repeat (thats a 1-to-2 work-to-rest ratio).

A good move is to start with a 1-to-1 work-to-rest ratio and then adjust the rest up or down as needed.

The important thing is that you actually rest during the rest periods not jog, pedal, or move slower, says Levy. Actually stop and rest.

Yes, the goal of internals is to, well, go. But you should never sacrifice form for reps. Doing so puts you at high risk of injury. Sure, there are workarounds, but lets do our best to stay healthy, eh?

TBH, you should feel pretty damn toasted after interval training.

If youre not completely breathless by the end of your interval workout, you probably could have done more. If this is the case, just make a note of it in your training journal and adjust accordingly next time.

Its actually not recommended that you do interval training daily. Your body needs time to recover from all that vroom-vroom-ing.

Your move: Rest at least 48 hours between HIIT sessions. For most people, 23 sessions a week will be enough to see results.

Ever seen someone do a set of pull-ups and then immediately drop to the floor to crank out push-ups like theyre at boot camp? Thats a superset.

A superset is a workout structure where you do two exercises that use opposition muscle groups, back to back, explains Harcoff.

In the above example, the pull-ups use your upper body pulling muscles (back and biceps), while the push-ups use your upper body pushing muscles (chest, shoulders, and triceps).

Other common opposing muscle groups that can, and often do, get paired in a superset:

The main benefit of supersets? Theyre an incredibly time-efficient way to make gains.

Supersets allow the muscles used in the first exercise to rest while you train the exercises in the second muscle group, says Harcoff. In other words, the rest between sets is built in.

Supersets can be used for building either muscular endurance or muscular strength.

In plain English, muscular endurance is how long your muscles can keep up with a certain amount of work before they need a nap. And muscular strength is how much weight you can lift at once.

While supersets are most commonly used to build muscular endurance, you can use them for muscular strength gains by using higher weight, fewer repetitions, and longer rest periods, says Harcoff.

When creating a superset, think about choosing weighted exercises (or bodyweight exercises that are sufficiently challenging, like the pull-up or push-up). Why? Well, because the point of supersets is to strength train efficiently.

Here are examples of exercises you might pair for a superset:

The number of reps you do of each exercise and the number of sets you do of the exercise duo will depend on several factors: how much weight youre using, the muscle groups youre working, your training age, your current fitness level, and your goals.

But as a starting point, Harcoff suggests planning to do 812 reps of each exercise for 45 sets total. Youll likely need to build in *some* rest between the two movements research suggests that 90 seconds should be enough.

Ideally, choose an appropriate weight that you can sustain throughout every set, without setting the weight down.

You dont want to go so heavy that your muscles are immediately fatigued. But you also dont want to go so light that you can sneak a look at your Instagram feed mid-lift.

Harcoffs recommendation: Pick something that feels challenging during the last 2 reps of each set, but not so challenging that youre legitimately worried you wont finish.

Put simply, a circuit is a combination of three or more exercises that you complete back-to-back-to-back with very little rest in between, explains Harcoff.

Commonly, some or all of the exercises within a circuit incorporate dumbbells or kettlebells, says fitness coach JC Deen of JCD Fitness. Cardio machines are rarely involved.

That said, they are generally less effective for building strength on their own, since the aspects that make circuits effective (well-roundedness and expediency) arent ideal for aspiring Hulksters.

Another perk of circuits? Theyre fun!

Circuits offer a larger variety of exercises for your workout than intervals or supersets, so theyre optimal for individuals who get bored easily.

Technically, the goal of your circuit workout can be to go through the circuit a predetermined number of times or to go through it as many times as you can in, say, 20 minutes. (This workout structure is known as an AMRAP, which is an acronym for as many reps as possible, says Galloway.)

Usually, the first option is better if your goal is to improve strength, while the second is better if your goal is to build cardiovascular endurance, she says.

Though, if you are a beginner, I dont recommend starting with AMRAPs, she says. They can make us feel like we need to rush through the movement, which can increase the risk of injury.

So, if youre a beginner, focus on moving through a circuit a set number of times, not for a set duration, and focus on form throughout, she says.

If you decided to work through the circuit a set number of times, youll probably want to build in some rest.

In general, Galloway says, the goal of circuits is to move quickly between exercises in order to keep your heart rate elevated, providing cardiovascular benefits and burning additional calories. So you wont build the rest into the circuit itself.

You can rest a set amount after each circuit, however. For example, you might perform an exercise and then catch your breath for a glorious 60120 seconds before repeating it.

When creating a circuit, try to alternate between upper body- and lower body-dominant movements, suggests Galloway. You dont want to skip major muscle groups when circuit training, she says.

You might, for example, move through the following exercises:

As for reps, those will vary based on your goals. But typically you want to try to do 1015 reps per movement in a circuit, she says.

Welp, there you have it! You now have a better understanding of three different workout structures, as well as which goal each structure is best suited for.

How you use this knowledge moving forward is up to you. If you choose to use this intel to structure your own workouts, be sure to figure out what your specific fitness goals are.

The biggest factor to consider when planning your own workout routine is what goals youre trying to accomplish with the help of your training program, says Harcoff.

He adds that you can also just enjoy having this extra knowledge: If putting together your own program seems too daunting, hiring a professional to help is a good idea because its best to have a plan.

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Dolores "Dolo" Boschert was working out alone early Tuesday when a machine fell on her, police said.

ST CHARLES, Mo. A paramedic for Christian Northeast Emergency Medical Services who had just been named Paramedic of the Year by her squad last week died early Tuesday morning following an accident at a Club Fitness in St. Charles.

Another person working out at the gym discovered the body of 23-year-old Dolores Dolo Boschert pinned underneath some weight equipment and called police at 2:50 a.m., according to St. Charles Police.

She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to St. Charles Police Capt. Ray Floyd.

It happened near a Smith machine, which allows users to squat or do bench presses, Floyd said.

We believe she either lost her balance or a muscle gave out and she fell forward and the weights she was using pinned her to the floor, Floyd said. We believe she probably died from asphyxiation.

She was all by herself, there was no one else in the gym. It took about 20 minutes before the next person came in the gym. There are no signs of foul play, we conducted a thorough investigation and we are confident it was an unfortunate accident.

She graduated from the St. Louis Fire Academy in 2021.

She worked as a paramedic for Christian Hospital Emergency Medical Services since November 2020, according to Chief Brian Hokamp.

She was one of those people who had positive energy, when she walked in a room you knew she was there because she could make anybody no matter what mood they were in, he said. She wanted to take care of the community.

She drew a smiley face next to her name on a Dry Erase board at her station where she signed in for her last shift.

Her peers voted her as Paramedic of the Year during EMS Week earlier this month, Hokamp said.

She was ecstatic when she found out, Hokamp said. She had just got plate of food and got a call, she was jumping up and down like it was Christmas Day.

She loved interacting with the community, and providing a resource thats so desperately needed in this community. She was very proud of the service we provided and the care we provided to people in their darkest hour. This has been a difficult day.

Boschert was an organ donor. A group of ambulances, fire trucks and police cars escorted her remains from the Mid America Transplant Services building to the St. Louis County Medical Examiners Office in Berkeley Tuesday night.

Club Fitness emailed the following statement to 5 On Your Side Wednesday morning.

"In the early morning hours of May 24, the Club Fitness community suffered the loss of a member at our St. Charles 5th street location. Our deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of the member. As an organization dedicated to improving lives through fitness, we strive to ensure the health and safety of our members and to assure a positive experience at every Club Fitness facility. We are continuing to work with local authorities to investigate this incident."

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Participants at UW Fitness Day 2019 in Husky Stadium.University of Washington

The annual University of Washington Fitness Day returns as an in-person event on Monday, May 23. This years Fitness Day includes a fundraising and registration goal for Be The Match, the nations largest registry of bone marrow donors.

Fitness Day is a unique, campuswide workout to celebrate movement. The Seattle campus will host the event on the field at Husky Stadium, where participants will gather from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and complete a circuit workout with 20 stations led by expert coaches from UW Athletics and community partners. Workout stations will include strength training, cardio bursts, active recovery and yoga. All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. Participants will receive a free, performance tech T-shirt.

From 3:30 to 5 p.m., the festivities move to Red Square for Get in the Game, a joint effort with Be The Match intended to increase awareness of its marrow and stem-cell donor registry and encourage students to sign up for the registry. UW athletes will lead the peer-to-peer education effort with Football, Mens Basketball, Womens Basketball, Mens Soccer, Womens Soccer, Cheer and Dance, and Track teams participating.

Alexes Harris, UW professor of sociology, is leading the push to increase the registry at the event. Six years ago, Harris was diagnosed with a form of leukemia that required a bone marrow transplant but couldnt find a match on the registry.

Be The Match couldnt find me a match because people of color are underrepresented on the registry and ancestry matters when matching, said Harris, who added that she was fortunate to enter a clinicaltrial at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and had a cord blood transplant that saved her life.I work with Be The Match in the name of people who did not find a match and were not able to live.

The goal is to raise $5,000 and sign up 500 new registry members. Participants are invited to make a $5 suggested donation when registering for UW Fitness Day.

After years of not being able to gather in person due to the pandemic, I am thrilled to see employees and students come together in community once again, said Mindy Kornberg, UW vice president for Human Resources. UW employees across campus and our medical centers work extraordinarily hard and this event is the epitome of centering employee well-being at work.

Fitness Day events are also being held Monday at Harborview Medical Center, UW Bothell and UW Tacoma. More information on all UW Fitness Day events at every location can be found on The Whole Us website.

For more information, contact Victor Balta at balta@uw.edu.

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ORCHARD PARK, NY (WKBW-TV) When Kevin Cunningham was alerted by his security cameras that there was an intruder at his place of business, he was surprised at what the video revealed. He says "The video wasn't of a person, all I saw was these dancing orbs, all these orbs flying by."

The strange lights have appeared four times at KC'S Fitness in Orchard Park. Kevin had a digital expert from Yale check the video to rule out that it was dust particles. He says the expert told him it wasn't dust and added "He said I'm not telling you it's a ghost or supernatural, I just can't explain it."

Local ghost historian Mason Winfield can't explain the lights either, but he's not surprised that they are there. He says while we associate strange happenings with old castles and haunted houses "It's not uncommon for apparently industrial buildings to get perceived supernatural experiences."

Author, Algonquin healer and Elder Michael Bastine believes the orbs are "friendly spirits". Kevin says that the "spirits" or "Orbs" are welcome to stay. He says "It seems right that these orbs are here...it seems appropriate."

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Fitness trackers and smartwatches come in all shapes, sizes and at a variety of price points these days. You can find something small or large, and you can spend nearly as little or as much as you want. Finding the perfect option for you can be difficult, but on days like today when a whole bunch of them are on sale, it's much easier to make the right choice. Today only, Amazon has a variety of Amazfit fitness trackers and smartwatches discounted by up to 33%, which brings the starting prices down to just $35.

You can opt for something very basic like the Bip S Lite smartwatch, which tracks fitness and shows you some basic phone notifications for just $35, or you can go all out with the Zepp Z smartwatch which is $244 today. Each of the options offers a slightly different look and feel, and the features within each watch will vary. You'll want to check out all of the options to find the one that will work best for you. Never heard of Amazfit before? No worries, be sure to check out our Bip S review to see our thoughts on one of the company's most basic options then check out all the deals in today's sale below.

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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By Emily OrvosCampus Registered Dietitian

Have you ever walked into the grocery store and noticed how many plant-based alternatives to animal products are available? You can replace meat, milk, cheese, yogurt and even eggs with a plant-based option.

With so many alternative options, its natural to ask yourself, Should I be eating plant-based? This is something I get asked about a lot, and its important to consider your taste preferences, lifestyle and values when making this decision.

Its also important to note that theres no official definition for a plant-based diet, though most registered dietitians agree that it simply means a diet consisting mostly of fruits, veggies, grains, plant-based proteins, beans and legumes. Eating these foods exclusively indicates a vegan diet.

Incorporating more plant foods into your diet has countless health benefits since these foods contain a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to support proper bodily functioning.

Individuals who eat more plant foods have lower rates of many chronic diseases hypertension, heart disease and cancer, to name a few.

There are also gut health benefits because of increased fiber intake and an enhanced gut microbiome from the micronutrients of all the plant foods consumed.

Does this mean you have to completely give up your favorite meat and dairy products? Absolutely not!

In fact, meat and dairy products provide a different nutrient profile than plant foods. It can be challenging (though not impossible!) for some people to achieve nutritional adequacy with iron, vitamin B12, zinc and calcium, among others, with plant foods alone.

My nutrition philosophy is to always add rather than take away. In this case, a practical first step is to look at your diet and ensure you have at least one plant food at each meal and snack.

For example, grabbing a Greek yogurt for breakfast is quick and nutritious, but adding fruit and a handful of nuts increases the nutritional value by adding two different plant foods.

You can still reap the health benefits of a plant-based diet while eating your favorite animal products. Your diet doesnt have to be all or nothing.

Meatless Mondays are popular for good reason eating plant-based one day a week might be a more realistic approach. You could also try to eat one plant-based meal each day of the week.

If youre thinking about incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet, here are some ideas to use for inspiration:

Remember, nutrition does not have to be all or nothing. Animal products and plant foods have different nutrient profiles, so incorporating both is a great way to get the most nutritional bang for your buck. Incorporating plant-based meals can be a fun way to switch it up and expand your horizons!

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