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  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jun 17, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Baked Ziti Dinners, According to Diners

    Baked ziti is an Italian comfort food, a warm and delicious pasta dish that adds the extra step of baking the pasta, sauce, and cheese until it is bubbling and the cheese is perfectly melted. You can order the dish at most Italian restaurants, but it’s not always great. Where can you get the best? Here are 5 restaurant chains with the best baked ziti dinners, according to diners. Olive Garden Over at Olive Garden, d…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsJun 18, 2026

    This 73-Year-Old Raw Vegan Fitness Coach Is Powerlifting Champion

    Dr Doug Graham, a 73-year-old raw vegan and fitness coach, is also a powerlifting champion. Earlier this month, Graham competed at the British Masters Classic Championship in Scotland, UK, where he took first place in his class with a 97.5kg squat , a 60kg bench press, and a 155kg deadlift. Read more: Vegan Strong Powerlifter Wins ‘Best Lifter’ 8 Months After Giving Birth Graham is a chiropractor , a lifelong athlet…

  • StoryOne Green PlanetJun 18, 2026

    10 Refreshing Vegan Salads to Kick off Your Summer

    Here are 10 refreshing vegan salads to kick off your summer. Here are 10 refreshing vegan salads to kick off your summer.

  • StoryOne Green PlanetJun 18, 2026

    10 Flippin’ Awesome Raw Sauces

    Skip boiling the pasta and opt for zucchini noodles to make a raw meal. Lighten up your cooking with these flippin' awesome raw sauces:

  • StoryOne Green PlanetJun 18, 2026

    Flourless Lemon Cookies With Blueberry Whipped Cream [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

    Try this delicious vegan flourless lemon cookies with blueberry whipped cream [vegan, gluten-free]. Made with plant-based ingredients, it's a perfect treat.

  • StoryNutritionFacts.org — articlesJun 18, 2026

    How the Fight to Ban Trans Fat Was Won

    What was the secret to the public health community’s triumph when past attempts to regulate the food industry failed? There are three broad approaches to mediating the ruin of risky choices: inform people (like using labeling), nudge people (for example, by offering financial incentives), or directly intervene to make the activity less harmful. Which do you think prevented more car fatalities: mandating driver educa…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jun 18, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Seafood Combination Dinners, According to Diners

    A good seafood combo dinner, whether raw, fried, or grilled, always feels a little festive—all that amazing fish, shrimp, oysters, scallops, and more plus delicious sides, and you have yourself a feast. Whether meant for sharing or just a nice variety for one guest, these seafood platters make a truly filling and memorable meal. So where are the best ones to be found? Here are five chains with the best seafood combo…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jun 18, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Grilled Chicken Dinners, According to Diners

    Grilled chicken is one of my favorite meals, especially chicken that has been carefully marinated for exceptionally tender and juicy taste and texture. As sad as I am that my old standby Koo Koo Roo is no more, there are several restaurant chains with outstanding grilled chicken dinners where both the chicken and sides truly shine. If you want a simple yet satisfying grilling chicken dinner, here are five restaurant…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jun 18, 2026

    5 BBQ Chains With the Best Brisket Platters, According to Diners

    It’s fair to say any decent BBQ place or smokehouse can be judged by the quality of its brisket (and of course, ribs). Unbelievably tender and juicy when slow-cooked to perfection, there’s good reason for brisket’s enduring popularity, and when paired with sides like slaw, mac and cheese, bread, and more, diners can feast on a truly unforgettable meal. If you’re craving a great brisket platter where every element ha…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jun 18, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Fried Clams, According to Chefs

    Fried clams are a seafood staple that delivers a satisfying combination of crunch and briny flavor. You’ll find them at most seafood shacks and coastal spots, but a few chain restaurants are known for doing them especially well. The best versions feature tender, flavorful clams coated in a light, crispy breading that complements the seafood without overpowering it. To find the best places, Eat This, Not That! asked…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsJun 18, 2026

    Why Eating Earlier May Be Better For Your Health

    For years, nutrition advice has focused on what we eat. But growing research suggests that when we eat could matter too. The meal timing health benefits highlighted by recent research point toward a surprisingly simple idea: eating more food earlier in the day may support better metabolic health than saving large meals for the evening. Plant Based Science London, a YouTube channel focused on compressing nutrition re…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jun 18, 2026

    5 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Filet Mignon Dinners, According to Diners

    Filet mignon is a lean, flavorful steak perfect for those who don’t want a ton of meat on their plate. The nice thing about choosing filet mignon is you can pair it with lots of delicious sides, even seafood, and be satisfied. Whether you’re going for a true surf and turf special or just want to load up on options like mac and cheese and mashed potatoes, filet mignon dinners offer diners the best of both worlds. If…

  • StoryScienceDaily — NutritionJun 18, 2026

    Researchers found 8 common food additives linked to high blood pressure and heart disease

    A major study of more than 112,000 people found that eating foods containing common preservatives may be linked to a higher risk of high blood pressure and heart-related diseases. Researchers tracked participants for up to eight years and discovered that people consuming the highest amounts of certain preservatives had significantly greater risks of hypertension, heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular proble…

  • StoryTIME — HealthJun 18, 2026

    9 Questions Dads Wish Their Kids Would Ask Them

    —Photo-Illustration by TIME (Source Image: Ippei Naoi—Getty Images) Andrew East’s kids are at the age when the questions never stop. His 2-year-old points at the world and asks, “Daddy, what’s that?” His 4-year-old wants to know why—why the family’s chickens get one particular type of food, why a fire needs kindling before logs, why the trail goes up before it comes back down. And his 6-year-old has started reaching…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jun 18, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Spiciest Fried Chicken, According to Diners

    If you’re a fan of really spicy chicken but are frequently disappointed by heat profiles that could be called warm at best, many chains now make chicken so hot it will blow your socks off. These chicken options are not so hot that the flavor is blocked out completely—instead, there are layers of flavor and of course tasty dipping sauces to cool down with. If you want spicy chicken that’s actually eye-wateringly hot,…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsJun 18, 2026

    Travis Barker And Kourtney Kardashian Use Horse-Free Pedicab In NYC

    Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian have been spotted using a horse-free pedicab in New York City’s iconic Central Park. The celebrity power couple’s choice of a cruelty-free alternative to horse-drawn carriages coincided with two separate industry tragedies, the death of a young passenger on Wednesday and the death of a horse earlier this month. Read more: Travis Barker Backs ‘Vegan McDonald’s’ Chain Mr Charlie’s…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jun 18, 2026

    4 Restaurant Chains With the Best Meatball Subs, According to Chefs

    Nothing quite hits the spot like a warm meatball sub that has the right amount of melted cheese, rich marinara sauce and well-seasoned meatballs. While it’s a simple sandwich at heart, getting the balance of flavors and textures right can make all the difference. It’s messy comfort food at its best and to find the spots with the most craveable meatball subs, Therese Buchanan , home chef, food blogger & recipe develo…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jun 18, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Chicken Parmesan Dinners, According to Diners

    A good chicken parm dinner is usually found at Italian spots, but plenty of other restaurants also offer this delicious comfort food. Made with tenderized, breaded chicken which is fried and covered in tomato sauce and melted cheese, served on bread or pasta, this Italian-American staple is simple and packed with flavor. If you’re craving chicken parmesan and don’t want the mess and fuss of making it at home, here a…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jun 18, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Coconut Shrimp Platters, According to Diners

    Coconut shrimp is a delicious deep-fried shrimp, breaded with coconut for a fresh, tropical taste. These tasty seafood starters are great as an appetizer or as a full meal when paired with fries, hushpuppies, and more. Many seafood sampler platters have coconut shrimp as an option, and diners love to mix and match these additively little fried bites. If you’re in the mood for seriously good coconut shrimp, here are…

  • StorymindbodygreenJun 18, 2026

    6 Full-Body Benefits That Make Sea Moss Worth Trying

    Discover the full-body benefits of this mineral-rich superfood and how it can simplify your daily wellness routine.

  • StorymindbodygreenJun 18, 2026

    Why Some People Naturally Eat Fewer Ultra-Processed Foods (Not Willpower!)

    Researchers found a surprising predictor of ultra-processed food intake. Researchers found a surprising predictor of ultra-processed food intake.

  • StorymindbodygreenJun 18, 2026

    This Supplement May Help Your Body Burn More Fat During Exercise

    Fat burning and fat loss aren't the same thing Fat burning and fat loss aren't the same thing

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jun 18, 2026

    5 Morning Exercises That Restore Knee Strength Faster Than Squats After 60

    Morning is a great time to give your knees a little attention before the day starts piling on steps, stairs, errands, and whatever else ends up on the schedule. A few focused exercises can help your legs feel warmer, steadier, and more ready to move. The goal isn’t to turn breakfast into a full workout. It’s to build strength in the muscles that help support your knees . Squats are useful, but knee strength needs mo…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jun 18, 2026

    4 Standing Exercises That Shrink Belly Pooch Faster Than Gym Classes After 60

    Belly pooch is the phrase people usually use for the softer area around the lower stomach. The real target is body composition, core support, and daily movement. After 60, that area can feel more noticeable when the muscle needs more attention, steps drop, and calories start creeping above what your body uses. The most effective plan gives your body more reasons to burn energy, build lean muscle, and move often. Gym…