What’s the first restaurant you think of when you hear the word “soup”? It could be a local cafe down the street. Maybe a French-inspired bistro or high-end steakhouse. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Or, for many peopleincluding myselfit may very well be the fast-casual eateryPanera Bread. The combination bakery-cafe got its start in St. Louis circa 1987 with an initial hyper-focus on selling fresh-baked bread. I ordered a cup of every single soup on the menu for $6....

Rise and shine; it’s a brand new day! Each morning is a crucial opportunity to start eating right and kickstart success for the rest of the day. If you’re dieting for weight loss, it’s especially important to make good choices. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! We’re here to help with the best morning drinks tomelt belly fat. There are several reasons why morning nutrition is essential forweight loss....

Having astrong and well-defined backisn’t just about looking goodit’s a foundational component forsupporting functional strengthand good posture. But which workouts are best for building back strength? Fortunately, strengthening your back doesn’t mean spending countless hours in the gym. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! What You Need:A lat pulldown machine, a pull-up bar, and a pair of dumbbells. The workout should take approximately 40 to 45 minutes. The Routine:...

However, you don’t have to venture far at all. Seasonal finds can surprise and delight you at your local supermarket. For those seeking delicious yet wholesome options, Whole Foods stands out as a top choice. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! These are the 15 best seasonal products at Whole Foods right now. Each package comes with about 10 pieces. Each box comes with six sandwiches. Photo: Whole Foods...

For some, it’s a matter of ordering the rightsteak for two, or pre-gaming withsteak tartare. In-house aging is asign of a top-quality steakhousethat stands above from the fray. Dry-aged steaks, on the other hand, are an entirely different animal, so to speak. Photo: Smith & Wollensky/Facebook. Design: Eat This, Not That! It’s also typically more expensive. For some steak connoisseurs, though, it’s dry-aged or nothing. Some of these restaurants deal in dry-aged steaks exclusively....

People swear by it for weight loss, and we have all the details. This diet has been around since the 90s with great results. The Zone Diet offers a balanced nutrient intake. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! “This can help individuals avoid overeating and improve overall health,” says Goodson. The Best Mediterranean Diet-Inspired Meal Plan for Weight Loss 2. It stresses portion control. The Zone Diet emphasizes portion control, which is crucial for weight loss....

Dine at a barbecue joint and expect to be transported to a place of sheer comfort. And some of these restaurants might just be headed to a city near you. Read on to discover five barbecue chains that are growing their restaurant footprint right now. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit National / Facebook Smokey Mo’s This regional chain has been serving Texas barbecue for over 20 years. In January, Smokey Mo’ssharedthat it expects to open 30 additional restaurants in the “coming years....

On the Mount Rushmore of sandwiches, the almighty BLT is at least a Washington. One of the most iconic, timeworn sandwiches in America, it’s often a crossroads for a restaurant. Beyond that, though, the sky is the limit. Photo: Friendly’s. Design: Eat This, Not That! Sometimes, the sky proves to be too high, though. I credit that lesson toCracker Barrel, a folksy quasi-Southern chain that generally tends to go bigsometimes too big....

Forever entwined with falling leaves and the brisk breeze of autumn, Halloween means many things to many people. Halloween promotions, specials, and sales are ubiquitous and unavoidable this time of year. Let’s take a look at the 10 best McDonald’s Halloween items of all time. Photo: McDonald’s Sealed bags of the toys can still be found for sale oneBayfor around $15. Thecollectionfeatured 24 new Crazy Bones, split between 12 original series characters and 12 Halloween-themed figures....

If you love traditionalpork sausagebut want a leaner option, chicken sausage is an excellent choice. It provides plenty of protein for fewer calories and less fat. Is Chicken Sausage Healthy? Photos: The brands. Design: Eat This, Not That! Lean protein is essential for muscle growth and keeping you full for longer periods. Below, dietitians share what to look for in a healthy chicken sausage. Then, check out the13 Best & Worst Sausage Brands, According to Dietitians....

Simply put,yogais body magic. Now, let’s get down to business with Meyer’s five daily yoga workouts to sculpt lean abs. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Valerie Meyer Valerie Meyer Valerie Meyer Valerie Meyer

Millerchip said that they “continue to see significant opportunities worldwide. However, the company hasconfirmedthe locations and approximate opening dates of seven warehouses that are opening this fall. Bend, Ore., and Napa, Calif., are both getting a new Costco in October. bluestork / Shutterstock These ambitious expansion plans were announced on the heels ofa successful year of growth for Costco. The chain met its goal of opening 30 warehouses, including one relocation, during the 2024 fiscal year....

Costco saw a 21% increase in pounds of chicken sold after the markdown, according to Millerchip. This is especially important after the company recentlyraised its yearly membership ratesfor the first time in seven years. And we think about that pretty holistically. Photo: ADXco / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! It can be lowering prices. It can be launching new Kirkland Signature products. It’s also investing in ways that we can improve member experience…," Millerchip said....