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  • VideoForks Over Knives (YouTube)Mar 14, 2026

    What I Eat for Lunch to Stay Focused

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  • VideoForks Over Knives (YouTube)Mar 14, 2026

    Cut Onions Without Tears | Kitchen Hacks That Work

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  • VideoDownshiftology (YouTube)Dec 3, 2014

    One Minute Wellness: Is Organic Worth the Extra Money?

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  • StoryThe New York Times — WellApr 9, 2026

    Confused About the New Cholesterol Guidelines? Here’s What to Know.

    New recommendations suggest that some people should start trying to lower their cholesterol as early as age 30.

  • StoryPlant Based NewsApr 9, 2026

    13 Chinese-Inspired Dishes That Are Vegan

    Chinese food is a favorite for many, from noodle dishes to dumplings, soups, and stir-fries. This list of Chinese-inspired dishes brings together familiar recipes in fully plant-based versions, using ingredients like tofu, mushrooms, and fresh vegetables. You’ll find a mix of comforting and quick meals here. Some recipes are simple and come together fast, while others take a bit more time but use easy methods. Expec…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Apr 9, 2026

    6 Fast-Food Chains With the Best Fried Fish Baskets, Ranked by Diners

    You are probably well aware that fried fish season is coming to an end at the majority of fast-food restaurants. Most brands offer some sort of seafood during Lent, which spans 40 days from Ash Wednesday through just before Easter. During this time, fried fish is plentiful, including fried fish sandwiches, shrimp baskets, and more. Where can you get the best fried fish baskets? Here are 6 fast-food chains with the b…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Apr 9, 2026

    5 Best New Aldi “Special Offers” You Need to Buy Before They’re Gone

    Aldi is one of the most reliable grocery stores for buying delicious food and beverages at reasonable prices. The store has amassed a cult following for delivering primarily on value. And, when the store runs sales, promotions, and price drops, the savings are super-sized. Right now, there are so many sensational deals on everything you need for your refrigerator and pantry. Here are the 5 best new Aldi special offe…

  • StoryOne Green PlanetApr 9, 2026

    5 Best Non-Toxic PFAS-Free Cookware Sets 2026

    Gas stoves pump NO₂ into your kitchen at 50–400% above electric levels. These 7 tested induction cooktops — from $40 to $1,500 — fix that.

  • StoryOne Green PlanetApr 9, 2026

    The ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Your Food Are Getting Worse in 2026 — Here’s How to Actually Reduce Your Exposure

    PFAS are in 45% of US tap water and the EPA just rolled back key protections. Here's how to reduce forever chemical exposure at home — including the best PFAS-free food storage for 2026

  • StoryOne Green PlanetApr 9, 2026

    Best High-Speed Blenders for Vegan Cooking 2026

    A regular blender makes a smoothie. A high-speed blender makes the one you were imagining — no kale chunks, no frozen spots, plus nut milk, cashew cream, and hot soup from raw ingredients.

  • StoryOne Green PlanetApr 9, 2026

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Marble Cake [Vegan]

    Rich, swirled, and impossibly decadent — this vegan peanut butter chocolate marble cake is the showstopping dairy-free dessert your next celebration has been waiting for.

  • StoryOne Green PlanetApr 9, 2026

    Red Lentil Curry With Black Tahini and Roasted Cashews [Vegan]

    Bold, deeply spiced, and finished with dramatic black tahini and crunchy roasted cashews — this vegan red lentil curry is anything but ordinary. Weeknight dinner, elevated.

  • StoryNutritionFacts.org — articlesApr 9, 2026

    Why Cooling Potatoes Lowers Their Glycemic Load

    If you eat potatoes when they’re cold, as in potato salad, or chilled and reheated, you can get a nearly 40% lower glycemic impact. If you systematically pull together all the best studies on potato consumption and chronic disease risk, an association is found for the risk of type 2 diabetes and hypertension—but that’s for French fries. Consumption of boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes was not associated with the ris…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsApr 9, 2026

    The Vitamin Deficiency That May Be Driving IBS Symptoms

    If you’ve ever dealt with unpredictable digestion, you’ll know how frustrating it can be to make sense of it all. Now, new research explored by YouTuber Mic the Vegan is putting forward a surprising idea: vitamin B1 and IBS may be more closely linked than previously thought. Mic the Vegan, known for breaking down complex nutrition science on his channel, dives into a recent genetic study that does something unusual…

  • StorymindbodygreenApr 9, 2026

    This No-Bake Dessert Is A Sweet Treat Your Skin Will Thank You For

    Thanks to one secret superstar ingredient. Thanks to one secret superstar ingredient.

  • StorymindbodygreenApr 9, 2026

    Research Shows The One Supplement That Supports The Muscle-Brain Axis

    Improving muscle health does more than make you stronger. Improving muscle health does more than make you stronger.

  • StoryScienceDaily — NutritionApr 9, 2026

    Scientists discover spice synergy that boosts anti-inflammation 100x

    Chronic inflammation often works quietly in the background but can fuel serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. New research reveals that everyday plant compounds—like menthol from mint, cineole from eucalyptus, and capsaicin from chili peppers—can team up inside immune cells to dramatically boost their anti-inflammatory power. While individual compounds showed modest effects, certain combinations…

  • StoryBBC News — HealthApr 8, 2026

    New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs

    People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.

  • StoryPlant Based NewsApr 8, 2026

    Our Most Popular Breakfast Recipes – 10 To Try

    We’ve looked back over the past year and pulled together our most viewed, most popular breakfast recipes from 2025 to now. These recipes reflect what readers keep returning to, from quick weekday options to more filling dishes. Many of these stand out for their simplicity and strong ingredients. Some are high in protein, while others focus on convenience or meal prep. You’ll find a mix of sweet and savory ideas, inc…

  • StorySELFApr 8, 2026

    Fiber vs. Probiotics: What’s Best for Your Gut? One Is Better Than the Other, It Turns Out

    One may matter more than you think. One may matter more than you think.

  • StoryPlant Based NewsApr 8, 2026

    This Herby Spring Burger Uses A Vegan Goats Cheese Alternative

    This spring burger uses fresh ingredients and a simple method to build a lighter, vegetable-forward option for lunch or dinner. The patties combine grated zucchini, peas, garlic, and mint, then bind together with chickpea flour and cornflour. Chickpea flour works well here because it holds everything together while adding plant protein and a firm texture. Once mixed, you shape the patties and bake them until set, fl…

  • StoryScienceDaily — NutritionApr 7, 2026

    Your vitamin D levels in midlife could shape your brain decades later

    Vitamin D levels in midlife may play a bigger role in long-term brain health than previously thought. In a study following nearly 800 people over 16 years, those with higher vitamin D levels in their 30s and 40s had lower levels of tau protein later on, a key marker linked to dementia.

  • StoryScienceDaily — NutritionApr 7, 2026

    This diet could slash cholera infections by up to 100x

    A surprising new study reveals that what you eat could play a powerful role in fighting cholera, a deadly diarrheal disease. Researchers found that diets rich in certain proteins—especially casein from dairy and wheat gluten—can dramatically reduce the ability of cholera bacteria to take hold in the gut, in some cases cutting infection levels by up to 100 times. These proteins appear to disable a key “weapon” the ba…

  • StoryScienceDaily — NutritionApr 6, 2026

    Scientists discover hidden brain switch that tells you to stop eating

    Your brain’s “stop eating” signal may come from an unexpected source. Researchers found that astrocytes—once thought to just support neurons—actually play a key role in controlling appetite. After a meal, glucose triggers tanycytes, which send signals to astrocytes that then activate fullness neurons. This newly discovered pathway could lead to innovative treatments for obesity and eating disorders.