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  • StoryTIME — HealthSep 22, 2026

    ‘Healthy and Delicious Can Coexist’: Experts Discuss Making Food More Joyful and Sustainable

    —Taylor Hill—FilmMagic/Getty Images, Dave Kotinsky—NYCWFF/Getty Images At a TIME100 Talks event in New York City on Sept. 21, chefs and food industry experts discussed the challenges our communities face in making food healthier, more accessible, and more joyful for everyone. Cecile Beliot-Zind, the CEO of Bel Group, which sponsored the event, said that her company believes “there is a model to make healthier and su…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsSep 22, 2026

    Jamie Oliver Just Made Romesh Ranganathan A Vegan Lasagna

    Jamie Oliver made Romesh Ranganathan a vegan lasagna using his “very own recipe.” In a recent appearance on The Romesh Ranganathan Show , the celebrity chef arrived with four plant-based lasagnas for the vegan comedian, one to try and three to take home and put in the freezer. Read more: You Can Turn Lentils Into Fake Meat With This Simple Method While introducing Oliver at the start of the episode, Ranganathan said…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 22, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Country Fried Steak and Hash Browns, According to Diners

    If you are hungry for a banger of a breakfast, order country fried steak with a side of hash browns. This breaded, fried steak paired with grated, fried potatoes makes for a satisfying country-style breakfast, a truly decadent Southern feast. Fun fact: You can get it for lunch or dinner, too. Where can you enjoy this hearty meal? Here are 5 restaurant chains with the best country fried steak and hash browns, accordi…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 22, 2026

    5 Best Hearty Frozen Dinners for Fall, According to Shoppers

    It’s officially comfort food season, and many of your favorite frozen brands have ready-to-go meals that will warm you up on a cold fall day. These items are perfect for times when you need to get food on the table in a jiffy with no work and no fuss, just a delicious meal you can heat and eat. From chicken and dumplings to hearty pot roast and more, shoppers love the taste and quality of these freezer must-haves: H…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 22, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Roast Turkey and Cornbread, According to Diners

    One of the most comforting meals is roast turkey . For most people, a turkey dinner sparks nostalgia for sitting around the Thanksgiving dinner table with loved ones. The savory meat pairs perfectly with cornbread, which is often used to make stuffing for the bird. If you are craving turkey and cornbread, and it’s not time for Thanksgiving dinner, there are a handful of restaurants that serve it any time of the year…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 22, 2026

    5 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Ribeye and Corn on the Cob, According to Diners

    Are you craving a big, juicy ribeye and corn-on-the-cob? It seems like every restaurant has the popular steak and traditional side on the menu, but these days it’s getting harder to find the seasonal veggie. Why? Fresh corn has a short shelf life, and unless you cook it to order, it tends to get soggy fast. Still, a few chains keep it on the menu. Where can you get the best combo of the two? Here are 5 steakhouse ch…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsSep 22, 2026

    Activist Experiences ‘Muscle Wastage’ After 10 Days Inside Farrowing Crate

    An activist has said that she experienced “muscle wastage” in the first 10 days of a 21-day protest inside a real pig farrowing crate. Animal Rising campaigner Michelle Farnham has now spent three weeks in the crate, which is outside the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, London, to highlight the oppressive conditions experienced by farm animals in the UK. Read more: Switzerland’s Meat And Dairy Intake Is 850% Hi…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsSep 22, 2026

    Broccoli And Kale Salad

    This broccoli and kale salad from Natlicious Food is a vegan, gluten-free salad with broccoli, kale, cabbage, spring onion, peanuts, dried cranberries, and mandarin vinaigrette. The broccoli gets blanched first, so it keeps its bright green color and a firm texture. Kale and cabbage add more greens, while spring onion brings a mild sharpness. The salad has a good mix of fresh, crisp, and chewy ingredients. Salted pe…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 22, 2026

    6 Best Grilling and Technique Tips for Tailgating, According to Chefs

    Tailgating season is back, and that means firing up the grill, feeding a crowd, and trying to enjoy the game without spending the entire day worrying about the food. With a little preparation and a few smart grilling techniques, you can make everything from burgers and hot dogs to chicken and steak easier to manage. Here are six grilling tips from chefs that can help pull off a successful tailgate. Prep as Much as P…

  • StoryThe Guardian — Health & wellbeingSep 22, 2026

    The viral Hyrox horror: is the ‘go hard or go home’ attitude to exercise finally over?

    When an athlete soiled herself at a hybrid fitness event, it sparked a debate about a culture that pushes people to ignore their body’s signals at real cost How far would you go to secure an impressive marathon time, or a Hyrox personal best? Maybe you’d turn down a boozy night out in favour of eight hours’ kip the night before? Or perhaps you’d swap sugary treats for protein shakes, and commit to a gruelling traini…

  • StorymindbodygreenSep 22, 2026

    Just 4 Minutes Of This Type Of Movement Could Lower Diabetes Risk

    It’s not just how much you move—this pattern may matter just as much. It’s not just how much you move—this pattern may matter just as much.

  • StorymindbodygreenSep 22, 2026

    This Fruit Could Ease Your Monthly Period Pain, New Research Shows

    A small study found a modest pain-relief benefit from eating strawberries daily.

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 23, 2026

    5 Best Frozen Mashed Potatoes, According to Shoppers

    Mashed potatoes is one of the most crowd-pleasing sides you can have on the table, something everyone seems to love and for good reason: Even if it’s just made Les Halles -style with potatoes, butter, cream, and salt (my go-to), the result is one of the most delicious and indulgent dishes you can make. For days when you don’t have time to go through the rigmarole of peeling, chopping, and boiling potatoes, there are…

  • StorymindbodygreenSep 23, 2026

    The Real Predictor Of Longevity Isn’t At All What You’d Expect

    It’s not diet or fitness alone—new research points to a different, overlooked factor.

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 23, 2026

    5 Southern Chains With the Best Fried Catfish and Coleslaw, According to Diners

    Fried catfish and coleslaw is a classic fish fry dish, delicious when paired with sides like hush puppies, okra, fries, and more. This seafood feast is popular in restaurants across the South, and several chains have options so good diners can’t get enough. Whether spicy or savory, cornmeal-crusted catfish deep-fried to the perfect golden hue is one of the most delicious meals when handled and cooked with care: Here…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsSep 23, 2026

    ‘Do Some Good’: Travis Barker Backs Humane World For Animals

    In a new promotional video for Humane World for Animals, Travis Barker encourages people to “do some good” for animals. The video public service announcement is part of the Small Steps for Good campaign, which Humane World for Animals says is about how “simple choices” like choosing plant-based food and cruelty-free fashion can “have a big impact.” Read more: You Could Take The Vegan Trip of Your Dreams with Ahimsa…

  • StorymindbodygreenSep 23, 2026

    Eating This Fruit Daily May Help Stabilize Blood Sugar, Study Finds

    It's a fruit unlike any other. It's a fruit unlike any other.

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 23, 2026

    If You Remember These 7 Fast-Food Mascots, You Grew Up in the Golden Age

    The Grimace, Big Boy, and Colonel Sanders are fast-food mascots that have stood the test of time. However, there are some other mascots that haven’t been quite so lucky. One thing is sure: if you lived in the golden age of fast food (you know, when the food actually came out fresh and tasted fresh), you probably remember some of the characters that represented various chains. If you remember these 7 fast food mascot…

  • StorymindbodygreenSep 23, 2026

    Try This Low-Intensity Workout For Better Blood Pressure & Cholesterol

    Downdog anyone? Downdog anyone?

  • StoryPlant Based NewsSep 23, 2026

    7 Creamy Vegan Tomato Recipes

    Tomatoes work well in rich plant-based meals because their acidity balances creamy sauces. Coconut milk, tofu, beans, cashews, vegan cream, and other plant-based ingredients can all soften tomato-based dishes and make them more filling. These creamy vegan tomato recipes use that combination in easy dinners with plenty of flavor. A creamy tomato sauce can work in several ways. It can coat pasta, bake into gnocchi, si…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 23, 2026

    5 Best Canned Soups for Sick Days, According to Shoppers

    It happens to the best of us: We wake up with a sore throat, stuffy nose, and all the head and body aches. Whether you get sick with a cold, flu, or COVID this fall and winter, it’s always a good idea to keep food and medication on hand, including canned soups for sick days . Not all canned soup tastes good, and is made with delicious chicken broth. Which brands should you grab at the grocery store? Here are the 5 b…

  • StoryScienceDaily — NutritionSep 24, 2026

    GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to nutritional deficiencies in nearly 1 in 6 children

    Children taking GLP-1 medications (such as Victoza, Saxenda, Trulicity, and Ozempic) for weight loss, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes may face an overlooked risk: nutritional deficiencies. A new study found that nearly 1 in 6 young patients developed a diagnosed deficiency within a year of starting treatment, with vitamin D deficiency affecting about 12%.

  • RecipeSkinnytasteSep 22, 2026

    Crockpot Salsa Chicken Is The Easiest Dinner – Only 2 Ingredients, Plus Spices!

    This crockpot salsa chicken is the easiest slow cooker recipe, made with juicy boneless chicken thighs, your favorite ja...

  • RecipeCookie and KateSep 15, 2026

    Chipotle Sauce

    This creamy chipotle sauce is bold and punchy! It’s the kind of sauce that takes your meal to the next level, and brings...