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StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 28, 2026
5 Canned Soups That Taste Homemade, According to Shoppers
I love making a big pot of soup from scratch in the fall and winter. However, sometimes my family craves the comfort of a warm bowl of soup, and I don’t have the time to whip it up. This is where canned soups come in handy. I always keep several options in my pantry for a quick meal. Over the years, I have found that some are better than others. What should you shop for on your next grocery run? Here are 5 canned so…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 28, 2026
5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Beef Tips and Rice, According to Diners
For many people, beef tips are a comforting and nostalgia-inducing meal. Made with “tips,” small chunks of meat leftover from cutting larger sections. They are then cooked, usually slowly, to intensify the flavor and tenderness, and served with a sauce and sautéed veggies. Some people prefer to eat them with potatoes, while others enjoy them over rice. Where can you get the latter? Here are 5 restaurant chains with…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 28, 2026
4 Kitchen-Counter Exercises That Flatten Belly Overhang Faster Than Gym Classes After 60
A kitchen counter is one of the easiest places to sneak in a great workout after 60. It’s already there, it’s sturdy, and it gives you support at a height that feels more natural than dropping to the floor. For someone trying to flatten belly overhang , that matters because the routine has to be simple enough to start and active enough to repeat. When I coach clients who struggle with floor work, I’ll often move the…
StoryPlant Based NewsAug 28, 2026
5 Vegan Coffee Desserts For A Sweet Caffeine Fix
Coffee can bring bold flavor to desserts, especially when paired with chocolate, creaminess, nuts, or soft sponge. A small list of vegan coffee desserts is enough to show how versatile the ingredient can be, from chilled layered treats to rich muffins and bite-sized truffles. In baking and desserts, coffee can add bitterness, warmth, and depth without making everything taste the same. It works well in smooth filling…
StorymindbodygreenAug 28, 2026
This Ingredient Is In Your Go-To Healthy Foods — What It's Doing To Your Gut
Yes, even in your “healthy” snacks Yes, even in your “healthy” snacks
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 28, 2026
5 Chair Exercises That Strengthen Your Hips Better Than Gym Machines After 65
Most people could use stronger hips. Strong hips help you climb stairs and stand up and after sitting down. But as you age, hip muscles dwindle away, especially for those who live a sedentary lifestyle. Prolonged sitting leads to muscle loss and excess hip tightness. A modern lifestyle includes mostly sitting: sitting at meal times, in front of the computer, at a desk, or in the car. I’ve worked with many clients 65…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 28, 2026
4 Morning Exercises That Firm Sagging Arms Faster Than Weights After 60
Science says that strength training for 90 to 120 minutes each week could lead to a longer life. In fact, one study followed more than 147,000 individuals for 30 years. The researchers found that this dedicated strength regimen was associated with a lower risk of mortality, particularly related to neurological and cardiovascular diseases. Strength training clearly works; however, lifting heavy weights isn’t the only…
StoryTIME — HealthAug 28, 2026
Mounjaro Is Now Approved to Lower the Risk of Heart Events
—Eli Lilly Co. While the popular GLP-1 medications continue to help people control diabetes and weight , the versatile drugs are also starting to address other health conditions as well. On Aug. 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mounjaro to lower the risk of heart events, including heart attack, in people with diabetes. Made by Eli Lilly and Company, Mounjaro is already approved to help manage…
StoryTIME — HealthAug 28, 2026
An Experimental One-Time Treatment for High Cholesterol Shows Promising Results
—Eugene Mymrin—Getty Images Heart disease remains the leading killer of people worldwide, and one of the key risk factors driving deaths is elevated levels of cholesterol . In a new article published in the New England Journal of Medicine , researchers report that a gene-editing therapy helped people with increased levels of cholesterol and triglycerides maintain lower levels of these lipids for at least a year. The…
StoryPlant Based NewsAug 29, 2026
Is RFK Jr Coming Round To The Idea Of Plant-Based Protein?
Could RFK Jr be coming round to the idea of plant-based protein? US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior, widely known as RFK Jr , has announced the “Make Hospital Food Healthy Again Pledge,” which recommends “plant-sourced protein foods” like legumes and soy in hospital meals. Read more: Planetary Health Diet Cuts Heart Disease Risk By 28%, Finds 20-Year Study Does the Make Hospital Food Healthy Again Pledge p…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 29, 2026
5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup, According to Diners
The first time I had broccoli cheddar soup was in 1998, when Panera Bread opened next to my college in Winter Park, Florida. I wasn’t a huge fan of broccoli at the time, but I took a bite of my friend’s anyway. It was delicious, even for someone who didn’t have a fondness for the cruciferous veggie. If you are craving a bowl of creamy veggie-and-cheese soup, a handful of chains carry it. Here are 5 restaurant chains…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 29, 2026
5 Buffet Chains With the Best Dessert Bars, According to Diners
One of my favorite things about buffets? The dessert bars . The after-dinner sweets after a buffet meal are always the best part. After all, who wants to have to choose one dessert when you can taste them all? A handful of buffet chains do dessert right. Where should you go to graze on all-you-can-eat treats? Here are 5 buffet chains with the best dessert bars, according to diners. Golden Corral Golden Corral’s dess…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 29, 2026
5 Best Butter Brands, According to Chefs
Butter makes everything taste better. Many people use it daily, and whether you’re baking, greasing a pan or adding it to a dish for flavor, it’s a kitchen must-have. But not every brand delivers the same flavor, texture or performance. The right butter can enhance whatever you’re making, so Eat This, Not That! asked chefs which brands they keep in their refrigerators. Vital Farms For chefs who want butter with a li…
StoryPlant Based NewsAug 29, 2026
Pasta With Arugula In A Creamy Lemon Sauce
This pasta with arugula in a creamy lemon sauce from Linda Tyler’s cookbook The Plant-Based Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook uses whole-grain pasta, broccoli, arugula, tomatoes, lemon, and cashew cream. The sauce tastes bright and creamy, and the arugula adds a fresh peppery flavor. Broccoli and tomatoes add vegetables to the bowl without making the recipe complicated. Start with the cashew cream before cooking the pasta.…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 29, 2026
5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Fried Fish and Cheese Grits, According to Diners
Fried fish and grits is one of those Southern classic combos that always works like a charm—the crispy crunchy fish perfectly complements the savory grits, and opting for cheesy grits takes it to the next level. While making grits at home can be time consuming (unless you use something beautifully convenient like Gritzy ), many restaurants have outstanding fish and grits options so good diners order it on repeat. Th…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 29, 2026
5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Chicken-Fried Chicken, According to Diners
Chicken-fried chicken (also known as country-fried chicken) is a Southern staple dish popular across the U.S., and for good reason: Very similar to country-fried steak, chicken-fried chicken is made with a tenderized chicken breast rather than steak, breaded and fried to golden deliciousness. Usually served with savory mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and more, this rich, indulgent comfort food classic is a h…
StorymindbodygreenAug 29, 2026
Your Brain Is Affected By Your Food But Not In The Way You Think
Your brain may be affected by what happens around food before you even eat it. Your brain may be affected by what happens around food before you even eat it.
StorymindbodygreenAug 29, 2026
The 3 Supplements Worth Taking In Your 30s, From An RD
You're stack needs a revamp. You're stack needs a revamp.
StoryScienceDaily — NutritionAug 29, 2026
Keto diet cut liver fat by 67% in a clinical trial
A ketogenic diet outperformed Mediterranean and low-fat diets in several measures of metabolic health during a clinical trial involving people with obesity, prediabetes, and fatty liver disease. All three groups lost about 10% of their body weight, but keto reduced liver fat by 67%, compared with 45% for the other diets. About half of the keto group also no longer qualified as having prediabetes after four to five m…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 29, 2026
5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Roast Turkey and Stuffing, According to Diners
It happens to the best of us: that craving for a Thanksgiving dinner during a non-November month. While it’s pretty common to find roast turkey on the menu during the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving Day, during the rest of the year, few places serve the comforting meal. Luckily, a handful have it and do it right. Where should you go when you are craving turkey and all the fixings? Here are 5 restaurant chains with…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 29, 2026
5 Italian Chains With the Best Bolognese, According to Chefs
Bolognese is a classic Italian comfort food, but not every restaurant prepares the rich, slow-cooked sauce the same way. At Italian chains, you can find everything from hearty family-style plates to more refined versions made with fresh pasta. Eat This, Not That! turned to Steve Ingber, Executive Chef & Owner, MileHighCook , to find the Italian spots with the best Bolognese. Here are his top picks and what makes eac…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 29, 2026
5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Homestyle Chicken Dinners, According to Diners
A homestyle chicken dinner probably means different things to different people, but a few factors can be agreed on: This comfort food classic is usually made with seasoned fried/roasted chicken, served with sides like mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, mac and cheese, fresh bread, and more. This is not a complicated or fancy meal, but what it lacks in excitement it more than makes up for in absolutely delicious…
StoryEat This, Not That!Aug 29, 2026
5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Homestyle Chicken Dinners, According to Diners
A homestyle chicken dinner probably means different things to different people, but a few factors can be agreed on: This comfort food classic is usually made with seasoned fried/roasted chicken, served with sides like mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, mac and cheese, fresh bread, and more. This is not a complicated or fancy meal, but what it lacks in excitement it more than makes up for in absolutely delicious…
StoryScienceDaily — NutritionAug 29, 2026
Long-term melatonin use linked to 90% higher heart failure risk
People with chronic insomnia who used melatonin long term had a roughly 90% higher risk of developing heart failure over five years, according to a large preliminary study. The findings do not prove melatonin causes heart problems, but they raise new questions about the safety of taking the popular sleep supplement for extended periods.