As we gear up for fall and the start of cold and flu season, now's the time to boost your immune system. This week's meal plan — chock full of delicious recipes featuring in-season greens like spinach, kale, Swiss chard, herbs and more — offers a heaping dose of vitamin C.

Plus, we get an inside look at actor Jennifer Garner's workout routine that's  packed with variety from weights and box-jumping, to trampolines and running. 

Today's workout is walking.

Earlier this month, we asked you to up the ante on your walking times — and go beyond 20 minutes. We're halfway through the challenge: How are you doing? 

Varying the lengths of your walks not only keeps them more interesting and challenging, but also encourages your cardiovascular and muscular system to work in different ways.

Changing it up and keeping your body guessing can help with weight loss (if that's one of your goals) and improves muscle endurance, stamina and cardiovascular health. 

Crispy balls of fried falafel are a perfect match for warm pita bread, tahini sauce and endless fresh toppings like cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and herbs. When you want something a little less heavy for lunch, turn to this Deconstructed Falafel Salad. It has all the spicy flavors and fresh elements that you expect from your favorite falafel cart, but it is a bit lighter and more nutritious.

Breakfast: Smoked Salmon Stack

Lunch: Falafel Salad

Dinner: Spanakopita Stuffed Peppers

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You don’t need any fancy equipment to do a HIIT workout at home. By doing a strategic combination of both strength training and cardio, the workout is high intensity and utilizes interval training.

Remember that high intensity doesn’t necessarily mean high-impact. You can still do a HIIT workout if you have knee, hip or joint pain. Opt for the low-impact variations to take pressure off your joints — there are low-impact modifications provided for every high-impact exercise.

To do a HIIT workout at home, choose 5 exercises and put them together into a circuit. Here's how. 

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