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StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 10, 2026
I Tried 7 Jarred Marinaras & the $9 Jar Isn’t the One That Won
There are so many brands of marinara on the supermarket shelves these days, shoppers are truly spoiled for choice. Whether you’re looking for a basic everyday marinara for quick pasta meals and soups, pizzas, sandwiches, and more, a good marinara can instantly elevate your dish. The jarred options at grocery stores vary wildly with price and quality, but the most expensive options are not necessarily the best ones e…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 10, 2026
5 Restaurant Chains with the Best Bread Basket, According to Chefs
Going out to eat has a lot of perks, like enjoying a delicious meal without the hassle of cooking or cleaning up, but there’s nothing more exciting than a good, warm basket of fresh bread for the table. It not only helps keep hunger at bay while you’re waiting for your dish, but it’s also a budget-friendly start to your check since it’s often free. Several chains offer bread baskets, and to find the best ones, Eat T…
StoryTIME — HealthAug 10, 2026
Europe Will Get Its First Total Solar Eclipse in Over 25 Years. Here's What You Should Know
The total solar eclipse of 2024, seen from Dallas, Texas —NASA/Keegan Barber Just for the record, a celestial dragon will not eat the sun on Aug. 12, 2026. Nor will a mythic wolf named Sköll chase the sun through the sky, catching it and biting it. And nor will the sun be swallowed by a giant squirrel. But don’t tell that to the long-ago Chinese , Norse , or Choctaw people respectively, who believed that that’s what…
StorymindbodygreenAug 10, 2026
Study Links This Diet To 82% Higher Cardiac Event Risk In Heart Disease
And how to eat an anti-inflammatory diet instead. And how to eat an anti-inflammatory diet instead.
StorymindbodygreenAug 10, 2026
One Compound In BerriesWas Linked To 26% Lower Cardiovascular Risk
Stock up on color at your local market. Stock up on color at your local market.
StorymindbodygreenAug 10, 2026
Vitamin D Deficiency Was Most Dangerous When Paired With This
Vitamin D isn't the whole story—this second factor changes everything. Vitamin D isn't the whole story—this second factor changes everything.
StoryPlant Based NewsAug 10, 2026
Study Finds Vegan Diets Are ‘Well-Digested’ By Both Dogs And Cats
A new study has found that nutritionally sound vegan and vegetarian diets are “well-digested” by both dogs and cats. The study also found that meat-free diets are “broadly comparable” to meat-based ones in terms of digestibility, but with a significantly reduced environmental impact . Read more: This Is Why Vegan Food Could Help Your Dog’s Allergies The study, a scientific review published in the journal Animals , w…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 10, 2026
7 Beloved Restaurant Chains Quietly Closing Locations This Year
Going out to eat is not cheap, but some restaurants are struggling more than others. Customers are choosing to cook at home or go elsewhere to find the best bang for their buck, which means once established spots are facing dropping profits and the prospect of closing down locations entirely. These chains have been dealing with slow decline for a while, and in many cases the locations being closed down are underperf…
StoryPlant Based NewsAug 10, 2026
Vegan Camp Out Announces Food Lineup For 2026
Vegan Camp Out has announced the food lineup for this year’s festival. Vegan Camp Out 2026 is officially sponsored by Meatless Farm and will feature a total of 45 food vendors, 20 of which are brand new for this year. Read more: Vegan Camp Out Just Dropped The Artist Lineup For 2026, And It’s Stacked Vegan Camp Out (VCO) is the biggest, most international vegan festival in the world, and as this year is the 10th ann…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 10, 2026
5 Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor Chains Fans Say Still Do It Right
Some of my core childhood memories involved going to an ice cream parlor with family or friends and ordering up a delicious ice cream dessert. My favorite was always a banana split, but I could also never say no to a milkshake or a dipped ice cream cone. Old-fashioned ice cream parlors still exist, though they have become increasingly harder to find. Where can you spark nostalgia and enjoy a sweet treat? Here are 5…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 10, 2026
5 Wall Exercises That Rebuild Shoulder Strength Faster Than Weights After 60
Healthy shoulders make everyday life easier in countless ways. Reaching into a kitchen cabinet, fastening a seatbelt, putting on a jacket, or carrying groceries all depend on strong, stable shoulders. After 60, those movements often become more difficult because the muscles surrounding the shoulder joint gradually weaken, especially if they aren’t challenged regularly. As a trainer, I’ve found that many adults immed…
StoryBBC News — HealthAug 10, 2026
New weight loss pill approved for use in UK
Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly, the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab. Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly, the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab.
StoryScienceDaily — NutritionAug 10, 2026
A daily glass of fruit juice was linked to lower depression scores
A daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie may help improve more than just fruit intake. In a small four-week trial, participants who added one to a healthier diet showed significantly lower depression scores, hinting that a simple dietary change could also support mental well-being.
StoryPlant Based NewsAug 11, 2026
PETA Launches First-of-Its-Kind Silicone Piglet To Replace Classroom Dissections
PETA has launched a new silicone fetal pig, the Kind Piglet, to replace real animals in classroom dissections. The majority of classroom dissections are mammals, and, according to PETA, high school teachers have been “clamoring” for a clean, safe, cruelty-free alternative. Read more: Study Finds Vegan Diets Are ‘Well-Digested’ By Both Dogs And Cats PETA previously said that roughly 20 million animals are used in “ar…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 11, 2026
4 Chain Restaurants With the Best Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches, According to Chefs
Hot honey has become one of the hottest flavor trends in fast food, bringing the perfect mix of sweet and spicy to everything from pizza to fried chicken. But not every hot honey chicken sandwich gets the balance right. To find out which chain restaurants serve versions worth ordering, Eat This, Not That! asked Eva Filer , home chef, recipe developer, and food blogger at My Rad Kitchen , to share the sandwiches that…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 11, 2026
5 Pancake House Chains Fans Say Are Worth the Wait, According to Diners
I love a good pancake house breakfast. The good news? There are lots of places that diners consistently endorse as having the best pancakes in town. However, like many good things in life, they come with a wait, especially during peak breakfast hours. Are you craving pancakes or simply a delicious breakfast meal? Here are 5 pancake house chains that fans say are worth the wait. Original Pancake House There is usuall…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 11, 2026
4 Convenience Store Chains Famous for Their Pizza, According to Shoppers
In case you don’t know, convenience store pizza , aka gas station pizza, can be super delicious. Sure, there are some gas stations and convenience stores where you should avoid eating any hot food in general. But others definitely do it right. In fact, some shoppers would rather get a pie at a convenience store than their local pizza restaurant. Here are 4 convenience chains famous for their pizza, according to shop…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 11, 2026
5 Restaurant Chains With the Best All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Deals, According to Diners
Sometimes a bowl of pasta isn’t enough. If you are starving, there are a few all-you-can-eat pasta options that allow you to keep eating noodles smothered in sauce until you are stuffed to the max. From fettuccine alfredo to spaghetti with marinara, some restaurants offer endless refills while others allow you to scoop it up yourself buffet style. Where should you go for all the pasta you can eat? Here are 5 restaur…
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…