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  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 15, 2026

    4 Restaurant Chains With the Best Beignets

    Beignets are delicious squares of deep-fried French pastries, a staple New Orleans dessert which is infamously addictive. These crispy, chewy, powdered sugar-laden treats are wildly popular with diners who can’t get enough, whether it’s a regular beignet or something special like a Nutella or fruit variety. If you’re craving this delightful pastry, several restaurants and cafes have them down to an art: Here are fou…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 15, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Fried Chicken Buckets, According to Diners

    I was recently watching Love Story, the Ryan Murphy biographical romantic-drama anthology television series, and spotted a true 1990s icon in one of the scenes: a red-and-white KFC fried chicken bucket. Did you really live in the 1980s to 1990s if you didn’t have the social experience of sharing a bucket of white and dark chicken pieces with a group of people? I’m not sure why the fried chicken bucket isn’t as popul…

  • StoryTIME — HealthJul 15, 2026

    The Next Frontier in Alzheimer's Treatment? Targeting Tau

    Test tubes in a holder —Getty Images For most of the past few decades, scientists chasing treatments for Alzheimer’s disease have focused on attacking the buildup of one protein in the brain that contributes to the disease: amyloid . They've had some success; there are currently two anti-amyloid treatments approved. But while amyloid plaques are important in Alzheimer’s disease, memory and cognitive symptoms frequen…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsJul 15, 2026

    Ginger-Infused Strawberry Oat Bake

    This ginger-infused strawberry oat bake from Frankie Paz’s cookbook Plant Feasts brings together a fruity strawberry layer and a crumbly oat topping in one breakfast dish. Inspired by a traditional fruit crumble, it uses everyday ingredients to create something that works equally well for breakfast or a mid-morning snack. The homemade strawberry chia jam adds plenty of fruit flavor and helps hold everything together…

  • RecipeSkinnytasteJul 15, 2026

    Smashed Salmon Broccoli Rice Bowls

    Spicy Smashed Salmon Broccoli Rice Bowl is a quick, 30-minute, protein-packed dinner made with roasted salmon, broccoli,...

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 15, 2026

    This Surprising Fiber Benefit Has Nothing To Do With Digestion

    Plus, a cheat sheet for eating 30+ grams of fiber a day Plus, a cheat sheet for eating 30+ grams of fiber a day

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 15, 2026

    A Parasite Is In The Produce Aisle: Here’s The Smartest Thing To Do With Fruit

    It's time to jam. It's time to jam.

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 16, 2026

    5 Best Frozen Pizzas, According to Chefs

    Few freezer staples are as convenient or satisfying as frozen pizza. While not every pie delivers the crisp crust, flavorful sauce, and gooey cheese you’d expect from your favorite pizzeria, some brands come surprisingly close. “A great frozen pizza starts with a crust that bakes up crisp on the outside while staying tender inside,” says Dennis Littley, Chef and Culinary Expert at Ask Chef Dennis . “Quality sauce, f…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsJul 16, 2026

    ‘Traitors’ Star Paul Gorton Says ‘Being Vegan Is The Easiest Life Choice I’ve Made’

    TV presenter and Traitors star Paul Gorton has said that being vegan is “the easiest life choice” that he’s ever made. He also revealed that he was previously a heavy consumer of meat and dairy products, but went “full vegan” overnight. Read more: Zack Polanski Just Interviewed Vegan Drag Queen Bimini In May, Plant Based News ( PBN ) shared a reel of Sir David Attenborough on Instagram in celebration of the iconic b…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 16, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Cajun Chicken Pasta

    If you love spicy pasta , Cajun chicken pasta is always a good idea. The spice level can be adapted to taste, but diners can expect a fair amount of heat from the tasty Creole seasonings, resulting in an addictive dish bursting with flavor. The chicken is usually nice and crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a delicious sauce binding it all together. So which restaurants carry this must-have meal? Her…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 16, 2026

    5 Best Canned Clam Chowders, According to Shoppers

    There is nothing like clam chowder to bring some warmth and comfort on a cold day, or any time something simple yet flavorful is needed. Paired with some crusty toasted bread, this delicious soup is light enough to work as a lunch and filling enough to feel like you’re getting a proper meal. Shoppers lucky enough to have access to Northeastern from-scratch chowders can get their seafood fix whenever they want, but f…

  • StoryOne Green PlanetJul 16, 2026

    Best Vegan Freeze-Dried Dog Treats 2026: Plant-Based Picks

    The best vegan freeze-dried dog treats for 2026 — 100% plant-based, single-ingredient pumpkin, sweet potato, carrot, and apple picks your dog will love, no meat required.

  • StoryOne Green PlanetJul 16, 2026

    10 Homemade Breads That Will Transform Your Favorite Sandwich

    To take your meal to a new level, try one of these 10 homemade breads that will transform your favorite sandwich.

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 16, 2026

    7 Sam’s Club Items Members Return the Most

    Sam’s Club has great prices on a wide variety of items, but not all are worth even the discount prices. Shoppers know what they like about the store, and are very vocal about what they don’t like as well. If you’re planning a Sam’s Club haul soon and want to know what some other members avoid, there are a few with reviews that go from mixed to “return immediately”: From raw meat to prepared deli foods, here are seve…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 16, 2026

    5 Best Canned Cooked Chicken, According to Shoppers

    Canned chicken is a versatile pantry staple perfect for throwing together quick salads for wraps, sandwiches, dips, casseroles, and much more. Usually packed in water, this cooked chicken breast is one of the best canned goods to keep on hand as it keeps for a very long time and makes a nice alternative to canned meat and fish. Taste and texture is everything with canned chicken—no mushiness, just perfectly cooked w…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsJul 16, 2026

    This Vegan Parmesan Cheese Uses Two Unexpected Ingredients

    Miyoko Schinner has spent decades rethinking what cheese can be. In a recent video, the vegan cheese pioneer shares a vegan Parmesan cheese recipe that might just ruin the dairy version for you. Her recipe involves fermentation, clever ingredient swaps, and a few surprising additions to recreate the aged, dry texture of traditional Parmigiano. The result looks, smells, and behaves like the real thing but is entirely…

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 16, 2026

    This Is What Ultra-Processed Foods Are Actually Doing To Your Metabolism

    How your body keeps the score on ultra-processed foods. How your body keeps the score on ultra-processed foods.

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 16, 2026

    Low Levels Of This Vitamin Were Linked To A 33% Higher Dementia Risk

    One common deficiency may have bigger consequences than you realize. One common deficiency may have bigger consequences than you realize.

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 16, 2026

    This Overlooked Dinner Habit May Be One Of The Most Critical For Longevity

    Longevity may have less to do with what's on your plate than who's around it. Longevity may have less to do with what's on your plate than who's around it.

  • StoryPlant Based NewsJul 16, 2026

    Dr Matthew Nagra Debunks Link Between Bryan Johnson’s AIG Diagnosis And Veganism

    Dr Matthew Nagra has debunked claims that Bryan Johnson ’s recent diagnosis of autoimmune gastritis (AIG) was caused by a vegan diet. Nagra is a plant-based physician and online educator . He frequently posts videos in which he debunks pseudoscientific claims made by influencers , many of whom profit directly or indirectly from the diets, ideas, and products they promote. Read more: Misfits Protein Bars Are No Longe…

  • RecipeLove and LemonsJul 20, 2023

    Zucchini Fritters

    This zucchini fritters recipe is the perfect way to use up a surplus of summer squash. It turns a full pound of zucchini...

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 16, 2026

    A Breakthrough Cholesterol Pill Could Help Millions Struggling With Statins

    If you've tried everything for high cholesterol and nothing seems to work... If you've tried everything for high cholesterol and nothing seems to work...

  • StoryPlant Based NewsJul 17, 2026

    Nearly 60% Of Young Indians Are ‘Meat-Reducers,’ And Half Of Non-Reducers Are Open To Veganism

    New research has found that nearly 60 percent of young Indians are already “meat-reducers,” while 50 percent of non-reducers are open to the idea of veganism. The research also found that the main barrier preventing wider uptake of plant-based diets amongst Gen Z Indians is a lack of information. The findings could be used to encourage young people living in India to make plant-based food decisions. Read more: AI Ca…

  • RecipeAmbitious KitchenJul 16, 2026

    Colorful & Delicious Recipes Using Fresh Mangos

    Colorful & Delicious Recipes Using Fresh Mangos Over 10 colorful and delicious mango recipes to make all summer long! Yo...