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  • StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 11, 2026

    4 Chain Restaurants With the Best Banana Splits, According to Chefs

    A banana split is the ultimate summer sweet treat. It’s been an ice cream parlor favorite for more than a century, but not every version lives up to the classic. The best ones combine quality ice cream, fresh bananas, rich sauces, and whipped cream in the right proportions, creating a dessert that’s just as satisfying today as it was decades ago. To find the chains serving the best banana splits, Eat This, Not That!…

  • StoryNutritionFacts.org — articlesAug 11, 2026

    What Foods Help Hair Growth?

    Hot peppers, soy foods, and pumpkin seeds may help with hair loss. Androgenic or androgenetic alopecia is one of the most common chronic problems seen by dermatologists. In men, it’s called male pattern hair loss, and in women, it’s called female pattern hair loss. It’s characterized by progressive hair loss, mostly of the central scalp. I’ve talked about hair-loss supplements and hair-loss drugs; what about foods f…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 11, 2026

    5 Best Boxed Pancake Mixes, According to Chefs

    For those slow Sunday mornings, when you want to pour some coffee and make a nice breakfast for the family, pancakes are a must. When it comes to good pancake mixes to have on hand in the cabinet, professionals in the industry recommend some brands over others. Switch4Good’s Chef Raphael Wrobel takes it a step farther, looking for brands that can deliver the nostalgia factor of long weekend breakfasts at the table w…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 11, 2026

    4 Restaurant Chains With the Best Butter Burgers, According to Diners

    A regular burger or cheeseburger is as near to perfect as food gets, but a butterburger is next-level: This classic Wisconsin method of prepping burgers is done by melting butter right into the toasted bun or on the patty itself, resulting in a beautifully rich, elevated burger. A handful of restaurants offer these Midwestern specialties, and thankfully not all those chains are only in the actual Midwest, but nation…

  • StoryFood Revolution NetworkAug 11, 2026

    Can Vegans Have High Cholesterol?

    Many plant-based eaters assume that their diet eliminates the risk of high cholesterol. After all, plants don’t contain cholesterol. But can they be at risk, too? I can tell you from personal experience that the answer is yes. For most of my adult life, I assumed I was doing everything right for my cardiovascular health, steering clear of animal products and eating a diet low in processed foods and high in fiber and…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsAug 11, 2026

    High-Protein Healthy Rocky Road

    This high-protein healthy rocky road is a gluten-free snack made with dried fruit, nuts, black beans, cacao powder, dates, coconut oil, and optional vegan protein powder. It has the chocolate flavor of rocky road, but the mix uses more whole-food ingredients than a standard version. Apricots, cranberries, raisins, and goji berries add chewy pieces throughout each square. Viva’s Vegan Recipe Club makes this recipe qu…

  • RecipeSkinnytasteAug 11, 2026

    Stracciatella Soup with Spinach and Orzo

    Stracciatella soup is a cozy Italian egg drop soup made with rich chicken broth and Parmesan. I add orzo and fresh spina...

  • RecipeSkinnytasteAug 10, 2026

    I Added Cottage Cheese to Pesto Pasta, and My Family Had No Idea

    This easy Creamy Pesto Pasta with cottage cheese is a great way to increase protein without adding many calories. Since ...

  • RecipeAmbitious KitchenAug 10, 2026

    Blueberry Protein Pancake Breakfast “Cake”

    Blueberry Protein Pancake Breakfast “Cake” Easy, protein-packed pancake breakfast cake made with simple ingredients and ...

  • RecipeAmbitious KitchenAug 10, 2026

    Grilled Chicken and Veggie Chimichurri Pasta Salad

    Grilled Chicken and Veggie Chimichurri Pasta Salad Beautiful chimichurri pasta salad filled with juicy grilled chicken, ...

  • RecipeWell PlatedAug 10, 2026

    Bean and Cheese Burrito

    Bean and Cheese Burrito Bean and cheese burritos are filled with creamy beans and melty cheese, then crisped until golde...

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 11, 2026

    5 Chair Exercises That Reverse Aging Better Than Cardio After 50

    Cardio does a lot of good things after 50. It builds stamina, supports heart health, and helps you stay active through the week. Strength work gives your body a different kind of push, especially when the goal is feeling stronger, steadier, and more capable in daily life. Chair exercises make that kind of training easier to start. The chair gives you support when you need it and a clear target when you’re practicing…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 11, 2026

    5 Morning Exercises That Rebuild Bone Strength Faster Than Supplements After 60

    Bones weaken when they stop being asked to do anything demanding. Most bone density loss after 60 has more to do with disuse than with age. I’ve spent close to 40 years as a personal trainer, and for over 25 years I’ve been co-founder of TRAINFITNESS , the UK’s leading provider of personal training courses. Five short morning exercises , done consistently, load your bones in the ways they need to rebuild themselves,…