I Tried 6 Frozen French Toast Brands & the Best Was Perfectly Sweet and Crispy

I’m a huge fan of French toast. But I’ve always struggled to make it at home. Waffles are easy: Pour the batter on the griddle and wait for the light to come on. Photos: The brands. Design: Eat This, Not That! Pancakes can require some flipping skill; otherwise, they’re pretty straightforward. Yet, French toast is tricky. For one thing, there’s no readily available just-add-water mix to whip up. Photo: Jillian Pretzel/Eat This, Not That!...

January 5, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · Charles Sullivan

10 Fast-Food Chains That Serve the Best Nachos

Few shareable plates get a crowd going quite like nachos. Not only are nachos typically large enough to share with others, but they also make great entrees. The beloved dish appears on the menu at several fast-food chains nationwide. Image: Qdoba. Design: Eat This, Not That! A tasty plate of nachos is closer and can be served much faster than you might think. Customers loveQdoba Mexican Eatsfor its customizable entrees, so every meal there is catered precisely to your liking....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · Brian Fisher

5 Strength-Training Moves To Lose Weight & Build Muscle in Your 50s

It’s no secret that it’s common to lose muscle as you age. This is because of many factors, including being less active, hormonal changes, stress, and more. We spoke with a fitness pro who reveals the best strength-training exercises to lose weight andbuild musclein your 50s. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Just be sure to listen to your body and work out the best training schedule for you....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Sharon Jacobs

Every Single Thing on Costco's Food Court Menu in 2025

With all the upheaval, it’s likely that further menu changes are in store for 2025. But for now, customers can choose from an array of longstanding favorites and newer additions, too. Here’s a look at everything on Costco’s food court menu right now. Photos: Shutterstock, Costco. Design: Eat This, Not That! (The much-missed, meat-and-veggieCombo Pizzahas yet to return following its 2020 retirement.) For one thing, it’shuge. The all-beef frank measures about eight inches long and weighs a whole quarter-pound....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Chad Hicks

I Tried 8 Frozen Pot Pies & The Best Was Velvety with a Flawless Crust

As American as it might seem,the pot pieis not a New World invention. Nowadays, pot pie has become one of theultimate comfort foods. It’s essentially the best parts of a soup or stew just stuffed inside a pastry-like crust. Photos: The brands. Design: Eat This, Not That! It smells like dessert while it’s baking, but eats like a full and filling meal. What’s not to like? These options and more can be readily found chilling in supermarket freezers....

January 4, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Brad Hamilton

This '2-Minute Rule' Will Help You Stay Consistent With Your Workouts

Let’s be honest: Gaining the motivation to work out consistently can be a struggle. This is especially true during busy work weeks or when you feel blah. Enter the “two-minute rule,” which is here to save the day. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! In This Article: What Is the Two-Minute Rule? Katie Kollath, ACE CPTand co-founder ofBarpath Fitness, explains exactly what the two-minute rule is. For example, Kollath suggests committing to 10 pushups or 10 squats each day and building from there....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Justin Ross

10 Restaurant Burgers With More Fat Than 4 Packs of Bacon

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. Many burger orders at popular restaurant chains pack in more fat than four packs of bacon. Photo: Applebee’s. Design: Eat This, Not That! For reference, a whole package ofApplegate Naturals No Sugar Baconhas 20 grams of fat. Consider grabbing one of these dietitian-approved15 Healthiest Fast-Food Burgersinstead....

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Benjamin Brown

11 Best Aldi Products You Can Find in January

Love is already in the air at Aldi, aka on its shelves. Made with 10 different veggies, they are 170 calories per serving and come in a crunchy ranch flavor. The crunchy black bean variety is made with seven veggies and is 150 calories per serving. Images: Aldi. Design: Eat This, Not That! They’re non-GMO, vegan, and kosher, making them the ideal side dish on burger night. A 10-ounce retails for $4....

January 3, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Jerry Jones

14 Most Unexpected (and Bizarre!) Costco Items You Can Buy In 2025

One of the beauties of visiting Costco is that you never know what to expect. One shopping trip may bring younew bakery items, while the next will present you with new patio furniture. If there’s one thing Costco knows how to do, it’s to keep the shopping experience fresh. Photos: Costco. Design: Eat This, Not That! There’s a lot to discover when walking down the warehouse club’s expansive aisles and perusing its website....

January 3, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Tony Nguyen DVM

A Once-Popular Sandwich Chain Is Closing Permanently

The decision to shutter the restaurant comes six months after Meltfiled for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. “Unfortunately, these determined efforts were not enough to save the company.” In 2024 alone, Melt closed six locations. Melt Bar & Grilled / Facebook The company filed for bankruptcy in June, intending to concentrate solely on the Lakewood location. However, the changes weren’t enough to keep the restaurant afloat. “Thank you to the millions of guests who have supported us over the last 18 years....

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Jennifer Baxter

I Tried the #1 Order at 5 Salad Chains & Only One Impressed Me

Read on to see the salads ranked from my least favorite to the absolute best! The tomatoes weren’t juicy, and the addition of shredded, soft bacon was nasty. This salad was otherwise yummy, but the ratio of greens to toppings was way off. Image: Chopt. Design: Eat This, Not That! The heaping pile of dried cranberries, which contain a ton of sugar, was way too much. It was pretty, yummy, and filling....

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Savannah Harrison

Major Walmart Broccoli Recall Affecting 20 States: Everything to Know

If you recently froze some broccoli purchased from Walmart, you’re going to want to check the bag. No illnesses have been reported to date. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause an infection known as listeriosis. Tupungato / Shutterstock it’s possible for you to also send an email to[email protected]. The vegetables were sold at multiple retailers, including Walmart. These aren’t the only major recalls to keep in mind....

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Brittany Warner

People Swear 'Zone 2 Walking' Is the Secret to Weight Loss: 'Simple & Effective'

Listen up, because people swear by “zone 2walking.” In fact, it’s an excellent, low-impact secret to weight loss. The reason why it’s so effective? Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Zone 2 walking has your muscles burning fat for fuel. That has a nice ring to it, don’t you agree? This form of exercise is also beneficial for your cardiovascular health. Shutterstock Let’s dive into what zone 2 walking is and the benefits it provides....

January 3, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Kim Wells