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  • StoryOne Green PlanetJul 28, 2026

    Best Vacuum Sealers 2026: Cut Food Waste Without Drowning in Plastic

    The best vacuum sealers for 2026, including which ones take reusable bags, ranked for cutting food waste without the plastic problem.

  • StoryOne Green PlanetJul 28, 2026

    14 Vegan Buffalo Wings!

    Celebrate National Buffalo Wing Day the plant-based way! Discover 14 delicious, cruelty-free dishes that capture all the flavor without the wings.

  • StoryOne Green PlanetJul 28, 2026

    20 Vegan Chinese Recipes Better than Takeout!

    Making your own Chinese food at home is fun, more economical, and healthier. So skip the takeout and follow one of these 20 vegan Chinese recipes instead.

  • StoryNutritionFacts.org — articlesJul 28, 2026

    Are Potassium Chloride Salt Substitutes Safe and Effective?

    Healthy kidneys are required for potassium excretion. If you aren’t sure if you’re at risk, ask your doctor about getting your kidney function tested. Based on how we evolved, the optimum dietary potassium intake likely greatly exceeds current and even recommended intakes. The problem is we replaced many of the potassium-rich plant foods that used to fill our diets—fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, roots, tubers—wit…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 28, 2026

    4 Chain Restaurants With the Best Carrot Cake, According to Diners

    While vegetable-based cakes are not the norm, carrot cake has been one of the most popular desserts for decades. Made with a variety of spices, carrots, sugar, flour, and other ingredients and usually covered and sometimes layered with a delicious cream cheese frosting, you immediately forget you are eating vegetables upon your first bite. There are a handful of great places to enjoy carrot cake. Here are 4 chain re…

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 28, 2026

    This Vitamin Deficiency May Be The Reason You're Losing Muscle With Age

    And most of us are low or deficient in it. And most of us are low or deficient in it.

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 28, 2026

    A 3-Year Trial Found This Daily Supplement Supports Heart Health

    Are you already taking it? Are you already taking it?

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 28, 2026

    This Sleep Apnea Treatment May Cut Diabetes Risk By 81%

    The benefits of sleep apnea treatment may extend well beyond better sleep. The benefits of sleep apnea treatment may extend well beyond better sleep.

  • StoryPlant Based NewsJul 28, 2026

    7 Vegan Crumble Desserts With Irresistible Crunchy Toppings

    Warm and comforting, crumble desserts bring together soft, juicy fruit and a crisp, golden topping. These vegan crumble desserts offer that same contrast of textures, with crumbly layers adding sweetness, crunch, and richness without overpowering the filling underneath. A good crumble can make a simple bake a bit more special, whether it sits over fruit, sponge, pastry, or a traybake. Crumble toppings can take many…

  • RecipeSkinnytasteJul 28, 2026

    Cherry Clafoutis

    Cherry clafoutis is a classic French dessert that pairs fresh fruit with a light custard-like batter that’s baked until ...

  • RecipeLove and LemonsJul 28, 2026

    Crispy Rice

    This crispy rice recipe is one of my favorite ways to add crunch to salads and bowls. Easy to make on a sheet pan with j...

  • StoryPlant Based NewsJul 29, 2026

    EU Court Finds Switzerland Violated Vegan Prisoners’ ‘Freedom Of Conscience’

    The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found that Switzerland violated two vegan prisoners’ “freedom of conscience” when it failed to provide them with entirely plant-based meals consistent with their ethical beliefs. The court ruled that Switzerland must pay a total of €16,000 in compensation for moral damages and approximately €10,000 in legal costs. It must also review its procedures to ensure future dieta…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 29, 2026

    5 Chain Restaurants With the Best Shepherd’s Pie, According to Chefs 

    Shepherd’s pie has been a comfort food favorite for generations, combining savory meat, vegetables, rich gravy, and creamy mashed potatoes in one hearty dish. While it’s often associated with British and Irish pubs, several restaurant chains serve memorable versions that deliver plenty of homestyle flavor. Eat This, Not That! asked Eva Filer , home chef, recipe developer, and food blogger at My Rad Kitchen , to shar…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 29, 2026

    I Tried Every Steak at LongHorn Steakhouse & One Cut Stood Out

    LongHorn Steakhouse has built its reputation around steak, so naturally, I felt it was my duty to find out for which cut is actually worth ordering (someone has to do it). I sampled every steak on the menu (plus the chopped steak, since it’s often ordered alongside the restaurant’s steak dinners) and ordered each one rare to keep the comparison as consistent as possible. While there honestly wasn’t a bad steak in th…

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 29, 2026

    Women Are Four Times More Likely To Have This Overlooked Gut Condition

    This surprisingly common digestive condition affects women far more often than men.

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 29, 2026

    This Eating Pattern Was Linked To Better Memory In Older Women

    Benefits beyond weight loss. Benefits beyond weight loss.

  • StorymindbodygreenJul 29, 2026

    This Type Of Diet Is Linked To Brain Shrinkage, Study Shows

    And, therefore, faster brain aging. And, therefore, faster brain aging.

  • StoryForks Over KnivesFeb 10, 2026

    10-Minute Tofu Scramble

    Looking for a quick vegan breakfast that will keep you fueled all morning? This 10-minute tofu scramble deserves a spot in your regular rotation. Golden, turmeric-tinted crumbled tofu stands in for eggs, while pinto beans add extra heartiness and bring the protein count up to a whopping 18 grams per serving. Stir in your favorite store-bought or homemade salsa, then spoon the filling into warm corn tortillas and enj…

  • StoryForks Over KnivesFeb 4, 2026

    Eating Plant-Based for Your Heart? These Are the Best Lab Tests to Track Your Progress

    Adopting a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet is one of the most effective lifestyle changes a person can make to reduce cardiovascular disease risk. As a physician who specializes in using lifestyle medicine to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease, I’ve seen firsthand how this way of eating can improve heart health via multiple angles, including cholesterol levels , arterial function, inflammation, blood sugar…

  • StoryForks Over KnivesFeb 3, 2026

    Jammy Blueberry Quinoa Pancakes

    These fluffy quinoa pancakes are the perfect way to start the day, striking just the right balance between nourishing and indulgent. Quinoa flour adds a robust, nutty flavor—if you’ve never tried it, these pancakes are a great way to give it a whirl—while lemon zest and juice and whole blueberries provide a fresh, zingy brightness. Top with an easy warm blueberry sauce and dig in! For more inspiration, check out the…

  • RecipeAmbitious KitchenJul 29, 2026

    Grilled Peanut Chicken Bowls

    Grilled Peanut Chicken Bowls High-protein grilled peanut chicken bowls with edamame cucumber salad and an extra drizzle ...

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 29, 2026

    4 Chain Restaurants With the Best Peach Cobbler, According to Chefs

    Peach cobbler is one of the most beloved Southern desserts, but not every restaurant gets it right. The best versions strike a balance between juicy fruit, a tender, buttery topping, and just the right amount of sweetness. To find the chain restaurants serving standout peach cobbler, Eat This, Not That! asked chefs to share the desserts they think are worth saving room for. The Peach Cobbler Factory Few restaurant c…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Jul 29, 2026

    7 Costco Prepared Foods Shoppers Say Beat Restaurant Versions

    If you talk to any Costco member, they will tell you about every item on their weekly or monthly shopping list. I always ask people about the prepared foods section: What is your go-to item? My daughter is obsessed with the chicken soup, which she likens to Chick-fil-A. Others claim the chicken pot pie is basically a bigger, cheaper, and more delicious alternative to Marie Callender’s. What are some of the most talk…

  • StoryOne Green PlanetJul 29, 2026

    Add a Twist to Your Fries With These 20 Veggie Fries!

    National French Fry day need not be observed with the same old fries you've always known. Need some alternate ideas? Look no further. Two words, avocado fries....