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Labor Day weekend is the unofficial sendoff to summer and the start of fall, making it the perfect time to recommit to a healthy eating plan.
And eating the right foods not only benefits your physical health, but gives your mental health a boost as we start a new season. As previously reported by TODAY, research links fruit and veggie intake to happiness levels. Eating omega-3 fats and magnesium-rich foods and limiting red meat and added sugars has also been shown to improve mental health markers like stress levels, mood and energy.
This dietitian-designed meal plan will help you learn the building blocks of healthy eating and gives you the flexibility to ease back into a healthy fall routine.
What to Eat This Week, September 4, 2023
This week’s focus is on a nutritious, plant-filled diet that includes healthy sources of fat (such as seeds, nuts, avocados, and extra virgin olive oil), plus a few servings of seafood per week. We’ve also got creative ways to cut back on meat (hello, magnesium-rich lentils!) and added sugars.
Whether you’re simply trying to eat healthier, or actively working on habits to boost your energy, mood, brain skills and quality of life, we know you will enjoy the menu we’ve selected for the week ahead.
>>Download this week’s meal plan
Monday
Tuesday
- Breakfast: Pumpkin Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt
- Lunch: Open-Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Cucumber Slices
- Dinner: Cashew Chicken and Asparagus and Brown Rice
- Snack of choice
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Breakfast
Make mornings easier by spending five to 10 minutes prepping the night before. Come breakfast time, you’ll be happy you did.
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Using leftover coffee, make the coffee-chia topping before you head to bed. Then assemble the rest of the parfait in the morning.
Pumpkin Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt
To make, mix 1/2 cup each oats and unsweetened…
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