The healthiest vegetable to add to your diet.

Plus, "people chicken" for dinner? How a VR workout saved a man's life.   THIS IS TODAY March 1, 2024 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY A wildfire blazing across the Texas Panhandle is now one of the biggest in U.S. history. Plus, a man details how a virtual reality workout helped him survive a life-threatening surgery, and dietitians share the healthiest vegetable you can add to your diet.   The Latest   [A Texas wildfire is now the second-biggest in U.S. history — and has spread to Oklahoma.]( The [Smokehouse Creek fire]( in the Texas Panhandle has exploded into the second-biggest wildfire in U.S. history, covering an area larger than Rhode Island. The fire is burning nearly 1.1 million acres, or 1,600 square miles, and has [spread to tens of thousands of acres in Oklahoma](, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The blaze remains only 5% contained, and two people have died, including a woman in her 40s who had gotten out of her truck when the fire "overtook her," officials said. [Here's the latest](. [🏋️ A man who underwent major heart surgery says this virtual reality workout helped him survive.]( In 2022, Erick Gallun's aorta ruptured, and doctors performed a nine-hour surgery to save his life. Afterward, his care team noted how his [physical strength played a key role]( in his survival. The Oregon psychologist, 52, had spent two years using Supernatural, a [virtual reality exercise program]( he started during the pandemic. The workouts included augmented reality boxing, cardio, stretching and meditation sessions, all while wearing a VR headset. “Two and a half years of doing Supernatural very regularly didn’t just give me the ability to be strong," he told TODAY.com. "It gave me the ability to see myself as somebody who was athletic, which I wasn’t before." [Continue reading](. [🥕 What are the healthiest vegetables? This is the No. 1 pick, according to a dietitian](. Fewer than 10% of Americans heed mom's advice to "eat your vegetables," even though dietitians say they should be prominent on our plates. When it comes to the [healthiest vegetable of them all](, Popeye would approve. A dietitian tells us that spinach is No. 1 due to its large range of nutrients, including antioxidants that help ward off heart disease. We also spoke with experts about the [15 healthiest vegetables](, including which to eat if you want to lose weight. [🌴 Save 30% on spring travel essentials — from portable game controllers to spacious belt bags.]( If spring break is on your itinerary or you're planning your big summer getaway, now is the perfect time to snap up some [discounted travel essentials](. Our Shop TODAY team has deals on slide sandals, travel bags, wireless gaming controllers, portable chargers and more. The prices are up to 30% off at Target, Amazon and other retailers. [Shop them here](.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. If you're trying to get a serious workout in less than 20 minutes, Tabata will have you sweating in no time. The high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout is named after its Japanese creator and involves doing an exercise at max intensity for 20 seconds, resting for 10 seconds, and then repeating that cycle for a total of four minutes. Tabata helps [build lean muscle mass and boost your metabolism](, and is mainly recommended for people with some fitness experience. Check out our [4 at-home Tabata routines]( you can do with no equipment.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Savor a cozy winter favorite while keeping it light with this [butternut squash and arugula salad]( from recipe developer Lauren Salkeld. The dinner comes together in less than 30 minutes and couldn't be simpler. Caramelize the squash with olive oil and maple syrup, and then toss tender and creamy roasted chickpeas with the arugula. [Get the recipe](. And if you love butternut squash, check out [these soup recipes](.   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. A Minnesota dad was stumped when his 5-year-old son wanted [something called "People Chicken"]( for dinner. In a funny [TikTok video](, Dillion Michael White described how his son, Mason, drew a stick figure with a large head that represented "People Chicken." The confusion continued for another 20 minutes before White searched for chicken places on his phone and showed Mason the photos. Aha! The cartoon visage of Kentucky Fried Chicken's Colonel Sanders and his bowtie popped up. "I don’t know why, in all the years I’ve been living, I never thought of the fact that this man ... might actually be a very large head on a stick figure body," White told us. [Watch the video here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! 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