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StoryTIME — HealthSep 10, 2026
Thousands of Food-Packaging Chemicals Lack Safety Data
—Getty Images / Tatsiana Volkava We don’t often look with suspicion at the plastic wrapping a block of cheddar, the waxed carton containing milk, or the plastic bottle of ketchup. We expect food packaging to be more or less inert —breakfast isn’t supposed to come with a side of chemicals, after all. But evidence suggests that many food-contact materials, as food packaging is known, leach chemicals into the products…
StoryTIME — HealthSep 10, 2026
'Buy Canadian': Meet the Consumers Boycotting American Products as Trade Rift Widens
Signs reading "Buy Canadian instead" are seen on the empty shelves of American products at a supermarket in Vancouver, Canada,on March 28, 2025. —VCG/VCG—Getty Images When Lynn Henderson walks into her local grocery store in British Columbia, she has one label at the top of her mind: “Made in Canada.” The 47-year-old is among a drive of Canadian consumers who are attempting to boycott U.S. products in a show of soli…
RecipeSkinnytasteSep 10, 2026
This Slow Cooker Carne Guisada Tastes Like the Colombian Beef Stew I Grew Up Eating
Crock pot carne guisada is a hearty Colombian beef stew with baby potatoes, tomatoes and bold seasonings. If you’re look...
RecipeLove and LemonsSep 10, 2026
Pickled Beets
These quick pickled beets are so good that I like to eat them straight from the jar. Roasted, then pickled in a simple b...
RecipeAmbitious KitchenSep 9, 2026
Chickpea Apple Broccoli Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing
Chickpea Apple Broccoli Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing Healthy apple broccoli salad with chickpeas, dried cherries, car...
StoryPlant Based NewsSep 11, 2026
Britons Are Buying Less Fake Meat, But More Beans And Tofu
Britons are buying less fake meat, but more beans and tofu. According to an analysis of retail data, increased unit sales of key alternative proteins suggests that the plant-based market is rebalancing after a period of instability. Read more: Dutch Shoppers Could Save Up To 30% By Buying Plant-Based Madre Brava, an international climate advocacy organization, analyzed NielsenQ retail data for its recent Britain Bac…
StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 11, 2026
5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Stuffed Peppers, According to Diners
Stuffed peppers are a delicious and flavorful meal, somehow filling but without leaving you feeling heavy afterwards. These grilled or roasted peppers are packed with meat, cheese, and vegetables, resulting in a truly tasty dish that can be enjoyed with sides for a satisfying meal. If you’re craving this flavor-packed food, the following restaurants get it right: Here are five chains with the best stuffed peppers, a…
StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 11, 2026
5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Sunday Brunch Buffets, According to Diners
You can get Sunday brunch at most restaurants. However, Sunday brunch buffets are a little harder to come by. And who doesn’t love an all-you-can-eat extravaganza on Sunday morning, where you can feast on everything from eggs and pancakes to freshly carved meats and potatoes. Where can you enjoy a Sunday morning feast? Here are 5 restaurant chains with the best Sunday brunch buffets, according to diners. Shoney’s Sh…
StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 11, 2026
5 Best Southern Restaurant Chains in America, According to Diners
There is nothing quite like sitting down at the counter at a side-of-the-road southern diner for a plate of catfish or chicken fried steak. But a few Southern chains come close. If you are craving that Southern comfort food in a warm and inviting setting, there are a handful of restaurants where you can dine anywhere in the country. Where should you go? Here are the 5 best Southern restaurant chains in America, acco…
StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 11, 2026
5 Best Country-Cooking Restaurant Chains in America, According to Diners
You don’t have to go to grandma’s house to enjoy some down-home country cooking. A handful of country-cooking chains exist in the United States that diners swear serve meals as close to granny’s as you can get. Whether you are craving a big plate of meat and potatoes, hot cinnamon rolls, or a breakfast platter big enough to serve a lumberjack, these restaurants deliver. Where should you dine for down-home country co…
StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 11, 2026
5 BBQ Chains With the Best Ribs and Loaded or Buttery Mashed Potatoes, According to Diners
A plate of tender ribs that fall right off the bone pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, both loaded with toppings or buttery. BBQ chain restaurants across the country create their own way of making their ribs special, from dry rubs to smoked with flavorful BBQ. Pair that with the mashed potatoes and it’s easy to see why customers keep coming back to these five barbecue chain restaurants. Chili’s Chili’s is famou…
StorymindbodygreenSep 11, 2026
A Study Of 182K People Linked This Cancer To A 6X Higher Stroke Risk
A cancer diagnosis may come with a temporary spike in stroke risk, especially during the first few months.
StorymindbodygreenSep 11, 2026
Study Shows This Supplement Helps People 45+ Keep Muscle & Lose Fat
And it's not what you think. And it's not what you think.
StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 11, 2026
5 Daily Exercises That Build Carrying Strength Faster Than Dumbbells After 60
Carrying strength shows up in everyday life. A grocery bag in one hand, a suitcase by your side, a laundry basket against your chest. After 60, those everyday carries can feel heavier as grip strength, posture, and core control begin to fade. Building that strength helps you stay more capable . Stronger hands make bags easier to hold. A stronger trunk helps you stay tall under load. Stronger hips and legs help you w…
StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 11, 2026
5 BBQ Chains That Still Smoke Everything On-Site, According to Diners
One of the best things about a BBQ spot that still smokes everything on-site is the incredible aroma of meat being slow-smoked to perfection. These old-school spots take great pride in the traditional methods of prepping and cooking meat and sides, meaning the food on your plate is as fresh as can be and, of course, absolutely delicious. If you’re in the mood for the full BBQ experience where the meat is smoked righ…
StorymindbodygreenSep 11, 2026
A 40% Higher Risk Of This Heart Problem Showed Up From These Foods
Your everyday diet could be doing more to your arteries than you realize. Your everyday diet could be doing more to your arteries than you realize.
StoryScienceDaily — NutritionSep 11, 2026
Eating only 8 hours a day may help control Type 1 diabetes
Eating only between noon and 8 p.m. improved blood sugar control in a small study of adults with Type 1 diabetes and obesity, while avoiding an increase in serious complications. The promising findings offer the first evidence that time restricted eating could become another tool for managing the condition.
StoryScienceDaily — NutritionSep 10, 2026
One sugary drink a day linked to more than double the risk of stomach cancer
People who drank at least one sugar-sweetened beverage a day had roughly 2.45 times the risk of gastric cancer compared with those who rarely consumed them, according to a decades-long study of more than 112,000 U.S. adults. Artificially sweetened drinks showed no similar association, though researchers stress that the findings do not prove sugary beverages cause cancer.
StoryPlant Based NewsSep 11, 2026
Mongolian Lentils And Broccoli
These vegan Mongolian lentils and broccoli turn a takeout-style favorite into an easy dinner you can make at home. The sauce uses soy sauce, maple syrup, onion powder, garlic, and onion, so it has a sweet and savory flavor that goes well with lentils and broccoli. Canned lentils keep the recipe quick, while jasmine rice makes each serving a full meal. This recipe comes from Jillian Glenn’s cookbook Easy Low-Cal Vega…
StoryTIME — HealthSep 11, 2026
Nighttime Light Exposure Is Linked to Heart Changes
—Edwin Tan—Getty Images For most of human history, night has been dark. Very, very dark—no hall light on, no streetlights streaming through the windows, no TV casting ambient light in the next room. Now, however, it’s rare to find yourself in total darkness. Recent research has found that might be a problem. Light exposure at night has been linked to higher rates of diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Last year, re…
StoryTIME — HealthSep 11, 2026
U.S. Diesel Prices Just Surpassed a Record $6 Per Gallon. Here Are Three Ways That Affects You
A gas station sign displaying diesel prices in San Jose, California, on Sept. 10, 2026. —David Paul Morris—Getty Images A shopper looking at produced offered for sale at a grocery store in Chicago, Illinois, on Sept. 10, 2026 —Scott Olson—Getty Images Diesel prices in the U.S. soared past $6 a gallon Friday for the first time ever, and experts predict the costs will fall back on the consumer through steeper prices f…
RecipeSkinnytasteSep 11, 2026
Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Sept 14-20)
A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipe...
StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 12, 2026
5 Best Sports Bar Chains for Food, According to Diners
Some people head to sports bars to drink and watch sports, while others go for the sports bar food . Not every sports bar chain serves good food, or more specifically, food that makes a trip to a sports bar for non-sports fans worth it. Where should you go to watch a game and eat delicious food? Here are the 5 best sports bar chains for food, according to diners. Miller’s Ale House Miller’s Ale House is a chain rest…
StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 12, 2026
5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Fried Fish and Bread, According to Diners
Fried fish and bread is a delicious seafood meal, simple yet packed with wonderful flavor. Whether it’s catfish or cod, fish and chips or a seafood basket, a plate with hot fresh rolls and garlic bread rounds off the meal and makes it something truly satisfying. Diners notice when the bread is good—in some spots, the bread is so good guests have a hard time finishing their meals. Here are five chains with the best f…