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  • StoryPlant Based NewsJul 19, 2026

    Lentil Curry Soup

    This lentil curry soup is a high-protein vegan dinner made with red lentils, silken tofu, coconut milk, and warming spices. Curry powder, turmeric, cumin, garlic, and ginger give the soup depth, while tomato paste adds richness. Lime juice lifts the finished bowl and balances the creamy base. Preparation stays simple. Cook the onion, garlic, ginger, and spices, then add the lentils and vegetable stock. Once the lent…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 19, 2026

    5 Chair Exercises That Restore Hip Strength Faster Than Yoga After 60

    A lot of hip strength shows up in moments that barely register. You pivot in the kitchen, step off a curb, or turn around when someone calls your name, and your hips quietly keep your body centered as your weight shifts. When they’re doing that job well, walking and changing direction feel smoother and more secure. With clients over 60, I often use a chair early in hip-strength work because it provides a dependable…

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 19, 2026

    How To Heal Your Gut After Food Poisoning & Antibiotics, From An MD

    It is possible! It is possible!

  • RecipeLove and LemonsJul 19, 2026

    Pasta Alla Norma

    Eggplant lovers, this pasta alla Norma recipe is for you! Eggplant skeptics, I think you’ll actually get behind this Sic...

  • RecipeAmbitious KitchenJul 18, 2026

    Nourishing Energy Bite Recipes to Make ASAP

    Nourishing Energy Bite Recipes to Make ASAP Nourishing, no bake energy bite recipes that make the BEST easy snacks and t...

  • StoryPlant Based NewsJul 20, 2026

    Cumin Lime Black Bean Burgers

    These cumin lime black bean burgers from Desiree Nielsen’s cookbook Plant Magic are high in plant protein and make six patties, enough to feed a group of four to six. Black beans form the base, while rolled oats and ground flaxseed help bind the mixture. Lime juice, cumin, coriander, garlic, onion, and cilantro build flavor through the patty. A bean burger patty has a different texture from a meat alternative patty.…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 20, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains Fans Say Have the Best Nashville Hot Chicken

    Some like it hot, especially when it comes to chicken. Nashville hot chicken is considered the spiciest fried chicken, originating in the Southern city. It is usually made by brining, frying, and then brushing the bird with a spicy paste made from hot oil and a fiery Nashville hot seasoning. If you can’t take the heat, many chains offer varying spice levels, from mild or no spice to heat so intense they have to issu…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 20, 2026

    Taco Bell Pulls Lettuce After Parasite Outbreak Sickens 1,600+ People

    The cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce from Taylor Farms has impacted 1,644 people so far, with 94 hospitalized as a result of eating the shredded iceberg sourced from central Mexico. According to the FDA , the lettuce is linked to Taco Bell locations that received recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico: This includes Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia so far. Taco Bell swiftly…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 20, 2026

    5 Best Store-Bought Ranch Dressings, According to Chefs

    Whether you’re tossing a salad, dunking chicken wings, or dipping fresh veggies, a good ranch dressing can elevate just about any meal. But not all bottled ranches deliver the same balance of creaminess, tang, and herb flavor. To highlight the ones worthy of putting in your cart, Eat This, Not That! turned to Eva Filer , home chef, recipe developer, and food blogger at My Rad Kitchen , to share the store-bought ranc…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 20, 2026

    4 Restaurant Chains With the Best Lobster Grilled Cheese, According to Diners

    Lobster grilled cheese is a decadent, delicious sandwich that always feels incredibly indulgent, especially at restaurants where they don’t skimp on the lobster. The combination of tender, sweet lobster and savory, melty cheese has no business being as additive as it is, but sometimes this combo is the only thing that will hit the spot. The lobster has to be fresh as can be and perfectly cooked for this sandwich to…

  • StoryThe Guardian — Health & wellbeingJul 20, 2026

    The one change that worked: I tried the ‘no poo’ method – and it transformed my hair

    When I gave up washing my hair, the first two weeks were the worst. But I was determined to follow my barber’s advice ... In 2025 I’d not had a paid-for haircut in about five years, preferring to ask my ex to cut it with kitchen scissors in the bathroom. But now I was in my late 20s and single and I decided that it was time to look more grown up. Not knowing the first thing about looking after my hair, I felt that a…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsJul 20, 2026

    Japan To Invest $6.2 Billion In Alternative Proteins And Other ‘New Foods’

    The Japanese government has published a draft public-private investment roadmap worth USD $2.3 trillion and including more than $6.2 billion for novel food technologies, such as plant-based and alternative proteins. Japan’s Growth Strategy involves investment across 17 sectors and 62 products and technologies by 2040. The plan was presented at a meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy and the Council fo…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 20, 2026

    5 Steakhouse Chains Where the Desserts Steal the Show, According to Diners

    I love dining at steakhouses and look forward to it all, including the initial bread basket when you sit down, the salads and apps, entrees and sides, and especially, the desserts . For whatever reason, steakhouses take the final course very seriously, offering some of the most delicious cheesecake, tarts, sundaes, and chocolate cakes. Where can you get the best steakhouse sweet treats? Here are 5 steakhouse chains…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 20, 2026

    5 Chain Restaurants Where the Salad Bar Lives On, According to Diners

    The restaurant salad bar was the norm in the 1980s and 1990s. The all-you-can-eat experience was beloved by people of all ages, extending past veggies, croutons, and salad dressings. Many of them had composed salads and soup, while others even included pizza, warm rolls, and pasta dishes. While many restaurants have since abandoned the salad bar, a handful are still operating. Here are 5 chain restaurants where the…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 20, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Brownies, According to Diners

    One of my favorite desserts is the simplest: brownies . The chocolate-baked sweet treat isn’t complex, but it certainly is satisfying. I like eating mine warm, sometimes covered in ice cream, sundae style. However, I don’t mind eating one out of a bag, grab-and-go style, from a fast food or sandwich spot either. Where can you get the best brownies in a pinch? Here are 5 restaurant chains with the best brownies, acco…

  • StoryOne Green PlanetJul 20, 2026

    Best Vegan Hyaluronic Acid Serums: 6 Picks for Every Budget

    Six vegan, cruelty-free hyaluronic acid serums — from premium Biossance plumping formulas to budget picks like The Ordinary and INKEY List.

  • StoryOne Green PlanetJul 20, 2026

    Cauliflower is Hot! Try These 15 Cauliflower Recipes This Summer

    If you haven’t gotten caught up in the cauliflower whirlwind, it’s time to try these 15 delicious cauliflower recipes and see what all the fuss is about

  • StoryOne Green PlanetJul 20, 2026

    10 Snack Ideas That Are Made From 5 Ingredients or Less

    We can make delicious, nutritious snacks that are fast, easy and take five ingredients or less to make. Here are 10 ideas so you can get munching right away.

  • StoryOne Green PlanetJul 20, 2026

    Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

    This vegan and gluten-free skillet cookie features homemade carob chocolate chips, prepared by whisking carob powder and almond milk until thick, then freezing and breaking into pieces.

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 20, 2026

    Want More Youthful Skin? This Vitamin Turns On Your Skin's Youth Genes

    Hint: It's found in citrus foods. Hint: It's found in citrus foods.

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 20, 2026

    This Post-Meal Habit May Be The Easiest Blood Sugar Fix Around

    A simple post-meal habit may help keep blood sugar on track. A simple post-meal habit may help keep blood sugar on track.

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 20, 2026

    This Ancient Grain Could Help Protect Your Brain As You Age

    Small grain. Big brain potential! Small grain. Big brain potential!

  • StoryPlant Based NewsJul 21, 2026

    New Project To Investigate Whether Beans, Peas, And Lentils Could Save UK Farming

    Researchers are investigating whether beans, peas, and lentils could help to save UK farming from environmental issues, the climate crisis, and global instability. The project will examine whether reintroducing edible legumes into crop rotations dominated by wheat, rapeseed, and potatoes can help the UK food system survive. Read more: The June Heatwave Killed Up To 3 Million Broiler Chickens In France Alone Madalits…

  • StoryBBC News — HealthJul 21, 2026

    Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love

    Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.