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  • StoryOne Green PlanetAug 26, 2026

    Homemade Lemon Curd [Vegan]

    This Homemade Lemon Curd uses coconut milk and cornstarch to create a rich, tangy, and perfectly smooth vegan dessert or topping without eggs.

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 26, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains with the Best Kids’ Menu, According to Chefs

    We love our kids, but let’s be real—it’s not always easy eating out with them, especially when the menu doesn’t offer anything they actually want to eat. When children have appealing options to choose from, everyone can relax a little more. To find the restaurant chains that do kids’ menus best, Eat This, Not That! asked Eva Filer , home chef, recipe developer, and food blogger at My Rad Kitchen , which spots stand…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 26, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best All-You-Can-Eat Ribs, According to Diners

    If you’ve ever wondered just how many BBQ ribs you could consume in one sitting, some restaurants will let diners put themselves to the ultimate test—the all-you-can-eat (AYCE) special. These eateries have endless rib specials for hungry guests to get their full of delicious ribs and sides, and many places have deals so good customers swear they are full for a very long time after. So where are the best ones? If you…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 26, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Pot Roast and Mashed Potatoes, According to Diners

    I love pot roast , especially when slow-roasted with a vat full of veggies and served alongside mashed potatoes. I wish you could order pot roast at every restaurant, but because of the long cooking time, only a handful of chains serve this delicacy. Where can you enjoy pot roast and mashed potatoes? Here are 5 restaurant chains with the best pot roast and mashed potatoes, according to diners. Cracker Barrel Cracker…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsAug 26, 2026

    10 Vegan Birthday Cake Ideas For Every Kind Of Celebration

    A birthday cake can be anything you want it to be. Some people want chocolate; others prefer fruit, spice, coconut, cream cheese frosting, or something a bit more unusual. These vegan birthday cake ideas show that there is no single right cake for a celebration, as long as it feels special to the person eating it. That makes choosing a birthday cake much more flexible. You do not have to stick to a traditional vanil…

  • StoryScienceDaily — NutritionAug 26, 2026

    Scientists may have found a shortcut to calorie restriction’s anti-aging benefits

    Moderate calorie restriction lowered an immune protein called C3 that appears to help drive chronic inflammation as the body ages. Blocking the same protein reduced age related inflammation in mice, raising the possibility that future treatments could mimic some benefits of calorie restriction without severe dieting.

  • StoryOne Green PlanetAug 26, 2026

    The Chef’s Golden Table: A Plant-Based Hip-Hop Supper Club in NYC — Book Your Seats

    One Green Planet presents The Chef's Golden Table — a five-course vegan tasting menu inspired by hip-hop's golden era, hosted at an intimate shared table in NYC.

  • StoryScienceDaily — NutritionAug 26, 2026

    What you eat before age 2 may affect your health 70 years later

    Britain’s postwar sugar rationing created a rare natural experiment that let researchers examine how early sugar exposure might affect health decades later. People who experienced more rationing during their first 1,000 days had lower rates of several cancers and showed signs of slower biological aging. They were also still eating less sugar and maintaining healthier diets around age 50.

  • StorymindbodygreenAug 26, 2026

    The Best Food For Brain Power? Science Points To This Everyday Snack

    Need to boost your focus? Need to boost your focus?

  • StoryTIME — HealthAug 26, 2026

    Flash Foods Leave Dozens Dead and Hundreds Missing in Nepal

    Houses lie partially submerged with others swept away alongside the Trishuli river following flash flooding in Nuwakot, Nepal, on Aug. 26, 2026. —Prabin Ranabhat - AFP via Getty Images At least 95 people have been killed and hundreds more are missing after devastating flash foods swept through the Himalayan region along the Nepal-Tibet border, the country's prime minister’s office said Wednesday. Severe flooding was…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 26, 2026

    5 Home Exercises That Flatten Lower Belly Faster Than Sit-Ups After 60

    When it comes to achieving a strong, toned midsection, many fitness enthusiasts turn to traditional ab exercises like sit-ups. While they can be a beneficial addition to a well-rounded routine, they aren’t the quickest route to success. The first step is to establish a calorie deficit , which means torching more calories than you consume. Next on the list is incorporating the most productive exercises to your workou…

  • StorymindbodygreenAug 26, 2026

    This Is Linked To A 37% Higher Risk Of Dangerous Diabetes Complication

    One overlooked nutrient may have a bigger role in diabetes complications than you think.

  • StoryTIME — HealthAug 26, 2026

    E. coli, Salmonella, Cyclospora: Is the U.S. Seeing a Surge in Foodborne Illnesses?

    Packaged salad mixes are displayed in the refrigerated produce section of a Target store on July 22, 2026, in Washington, DC. —Kevin Carter—Getty Images This summer, it’s been hard for consumers to know what to put in their grocery cart. Recalls have affected hundreds of products, including lettuce , which was linked to a Cyclospora outbreak; eggs and jalapenos that were connected with salmonella; and blueberries th…

  • RecipeSkinnytasteAug 26, 2026

    Passion Fruit Chia Pudding

    You’d never guess that the secret ingredient in this high-protein passion fruit chia pudding is silken tofu. When blende...

  • RecipeLove and LemonsAug 25, 2026

    Homemade Harissa

    Move over, ketchup and hot sauce—this homemade harissa recipe is one of my favorite condiments to keep on hand. Made wit...

  • RecipeAmbitious KitchenAug 26, 2026

    Cozy Apple Recipes to Make This Fall

    Cozy Apple Recipes to Make This Fall Cozy, healthy apple recipes to make for every meal! Celebrate apple season with fre...

  • RecipeAmbitious KitchenAug 25, 2026

    5-Minute Protein Peanut Butter Energy Bites

    5-Minute Protein Peanut Butter Energy Bites No bake protein-packed peanut butter energy bites that taste like peanut but...

  • RecipeAmbitious KitchenAug 24, 2026

    Cottage Cheese Banana Oatmeal Protein Pancakes

    Cottage Cheese Banana Oatmeal Protein Pancakes Delicious cottage cheese protein pancakes made right in a blender with po...

  • StoryPlant Based NewsAug 27, 2026

    This High-Protein Vegan Poke Bowl Is The Ultimate Summer Meal

    Poke bowls may be known for raw fish, but this high-protein vegan poke bowl shows just how satisfying a plant-based version can be. In a recent video, The Happy Pear founders Dave and Steve Flynn turn tofu, edamame, brown rice, mango, avocado, and fermented vegetables into a colorful summer dinner with 35 grams of protein per serving. The Irish twins founded The Happy Pear in 2004, starting with a small fruit and ve…

  • StorymindbodygreenAug 27, 2026

    Type 2 Diabetes Doesn't Tell The Same Story For Women & Men—Here's Why

    The same diagnosis may come with a very different health story for women and men.

  • StorymindbodygreenAug 27, 2026

    The Four Biggest Takeaways From New AHA Stroke Recovery Guidelines

    A reminder mental health matters just as much as physical health. A reminder mental health matters just as much as physical health.

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 27, 2026

    4 Beloved Fish Camp Chains Fans Say Are Worth the Drive

    Fish camps are coastal restaurants serving up the freshest, most delicious seafood staples diners can’t get enough of. While most fish camps are independent spots (usually in Florida), there are also some fish camp chains so good fans go out of their way to visit them, knowing they are guaranteed a fantastic meal in a pleasant, comfortable environment. From fried fish to oysters, shrimp, and all the sides, these res…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 27, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Fried Chicken and Mashed Potatoes, According to Diners

    Fried chicken and mashed potatoes go so well together, it’s no wonder so many chicken spots offer this fan-favorite side item. The savory, creamy mashed potatoes perfectly complement the crispy, crunchy chicken (especially when the potatoes come with a great gravy) resulting in a truly indulgent meal that always feels a little special. Several restaurants have chicken and mash, but which are the ones diners go out o…

  • StoryOne Green PlanetAug 27, 2026

    Don’t Turn on the Oven. Make These 10 Veggie Skillet Dinners Instead

    When you can make incredible dishes like these and never turn on the oven, your summer will be easy and delicious.