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Sushijoint frequenters either love or hate the spicy accouterments their rolls are served with. If you’re anything like ustrue wasabi andgingerfansyou likely fall into two pools. Yes, you read that right. Shutterstock Read on to find out exactly what you’re pairing your sushi with. What is real wasabi? Why don’t sushi restaurants use real wasabiand what do they use instead? Shutterstock “Most sushi restaurants use horseradish with green food coloring as wasabi....

Meat lovers everywhere, rejoice! Brands introducing creative concoctions made of dried and dehydrated meats are making portable meat snacks the new thing. And we’re totally not beefin' with that. Shutterstock From bars and bites and little bits to jerky and sticks (and even trail mix! ), we’ve rounded up a meaty list of our favoritehigh-protein snacks. Sorry to all the vegans and vegetarians out therethis one’s not for you. Apparently, Epic did....

The word “stuffed” is never a good sign on a restaurant menu. Don’t have rum, or want a sober option? Skip the booze entirely and replace with another 12 cup of milk. Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald Cut it entirely from the egg mixture, and add a splash of OJ to the bananas instead. Recipes are road maps, not immutable edicts. This recipe (and hundreds more!) came from one of our Cook This, Not That!...

(Plus, have you ever noticed how fried food all tastes the same? Don’t believe us? Fish is full of nutrients that are healthy and energizing and have a complex and exciting taste. Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald So why drown them away in a greasy deep fryer? Here’s where our healthy fish with herbed breadcrumbs enters to save the day. You’ll still enjoy the crunch, but without the gluten. This recipe (and hundreds more!...

Not a particularly energizing meal to help you get through your day. We start by building around an open-faced sandwich with a toasted waffle as an alternative to a pancake. The ingredients may sound like a strange combination, but stick with us! Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald We know what we’re doing. The flavors are nicely balanced and the portion size is perfect, if we do say so ourselves. Each waffle packs 2....

Pre-packed kale chips are growing in popularity, and though tasty, they can be expensive. Why fork over the extra money when you don’t have to? How do you make kale chips? Shutterstock Step 1:Prep the kale by removing any thick stems and tearing up the leaves. check that if you wash the kale (if it isn’t pre-washed) that you dry it thoroughly. Step 2:Toss it in a bowl with a little bit of olive oil....

Cheeseburgersare the all-American classic meal. We don’t have to tell you that the fast-food version is not the healthiest of choices. The bulk of the burgers atApplebee’s, Chili’s, Ruby Tuesday,Outback, and T.G.I. Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald Friday’s weigh in at 1,000 calories or morebefore the massive mound ofFrench friesthat invariably accompanies them. And that all comes together in this green chile cheeseburger recipe. Grill poblano peppers until charred, then peel off the skin, remove the seeds, and slice....

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. So you’ve probably seen artificial sweeteners in yourdiet soda. Dana Leigh Smith/Eat This, Not That! You’ve also spotted them in yourprotein bars. And many other “diet” or “sugar free” products. How Do Artificial Sweeteners Work? What are artificial sweeteners? We tapped nutritionists and gastroenterologists to dive into the potential side effects of consuming artificial sweeteners....

Sweet and buttery, it’s almost like eating dessert. Eating a butternut squash is not only delicious, but it’s also ridiculously good for you, too. They’re bursting with A-list nutrients, including cholesterol-fighting, eye-strengthening, anti-inflammatory beta-carotene. Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald This recipe is a simple and basic way to roast your squash. For best results, find a really goodmaple syrupthat isn’t just packed with extra sugar. Your best bet is a locally sourced option at a nearby farmers market....

The defaultfish sandwichin America is a slab of heavily processed mystery seafood, breaded and deep fried, bathed in a tartar-like sauce, and stuffed into an oversize squishy roll. You end up dropping anywhere between 600 and 800 calories and the better part of the day’s sodium allotment for something that’s supposed to be healthy. Our fish sandwich replaces processed patties with fresh tilapia fillets, frying with blackening, and tartar sauce withcreamy avocadoand crunchy cabbage....

Pitmasters can spend 10 hours feeding their smokers to sweat out a few racks of ribs. It starts in the oven, wherespice-rubbedribs are slow-roasted until tender. From there they go to the grill for a concentrated blast of hickory smoke. Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald Awood-chip boxholds the chips directly above a gas or charcoal fire as the heat releases their aroma. This recipe (and hundreds more!) came from one of our Cook This, Not That!...

The classic dineromeletis an oversize envelope ofeggssoaked in cheap oil and bulging with fatty fillers. The damage, with toast and hash browns: about 1,400 calories and 70 grams of fat. Our ode to Denver doesn’t cut the cheese or the meat or even turn to Egg Beaters. Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald Combine the eggs and a splash of milk in a blender as you heat up your pan. Blend for 20 seconds, then add the eggs directly to the pan....

Instead, I heard from Josh. People around the world wrote me to ask: How did you give it up? And how can I give it up, too? Shutterstock The response was overwhelmingand an inspiration. If I could do it, so could they, and so can you. And so you shouldsodais sugar water, plain and simple. Shutterstock Do the math, then tell me you still wanna “do the Dew?” What’s more shocking is that there is increasing researchconnecting diet soda to obesity....