However, not all canned foods represent the best versions of what’s inside the tin. Added sodium is also frequently a problem with canned soups and vegetables. Raul Luis, chef and restaurateur atBirrieria Chaliolocations in California and Texas, explains the difficulty. Photo: Shutterstock “To understand why, you must understand the cooking process. When items are canned, they are cooked in the can similar to a pressure cooker. “Canned corn is an absolute no-no!...

Asaladwithout dressing is like a day without sunshine. There, you’ll find the classics like ranch, Caesar, and Italian. You’ll also find some more original options like Vegan Creamy Dill. Photos: Trader Joe’s. Design: Eat This, Not That! As a frequent salad eater and Trader Joe’s regular, I decided to put thebrand’s dressingshead-to-head. Here are my thoughts on the different options. I purchased a 12-ounce bottle for $3.79. Brianna Ruback / Eat This, Not That!...

Enter: thesecret menu. Many call these “hacks. “In-N-Outhas the Flying Dutchman burger.Taco Bellhas the Incredible Hulk burrito. Robert V Schwemmer / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! And Chick-fil-A has plenty of innovative, under-the-radar options of its own. Root Beer Float Ah, the classic American treat. Or, you might ask for the two items separately and create this iconic beverage yourself. Luckily, this modified sandwich requires no assembling on your end....

Grocery store shelves overflow with approximately20,000 new productseach year, including many"diet-friendly" options. These products often have enticing health claims plastered on their packaging. Below, we’ve identified 14 diet foods that are unhealthy for you. Photos: The brands. Design: Eat This, Not That! Read on, and for more, check out15 Low-Sugar Foods That Are Actually Unhealthy For You. In addition, this highly processed product may also encourage overconsumption rather than having people practice portion control....

It’s nutty, creamy, and rich, with a milder flavor and grittier texture thantraditional peanut butter. Here’s how these almond butters ranked in descending order from my least favorite to the overall best. The only two ingredients are almonds and sea salt. Photos: The brands. Design: Eat This, Not That! The look:TJ’s almond butter comes quite separated and requires several minutes of stirring to incorporate. It has a thick layer of oil on top and the butter is heavily speckled and textured....

It is absolutely the perfect combination," one shopper wrote in a five-star review on Costco.com. “I love these. Good-quality chocolate with just the right amount of salt. Photo: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! The outside melts away to a luscious creamy center. I’m hooked,” another said. Are Costco’s New Egg Bites a True Starbucks Dupe? Costco I Tried Both These customer-approved chocolate truffles are currently available for purchase on Costco’s website for $36....

From Aug. 26 through Sept. 8, Subway will be offering footlong sandwiches for just $6.99. The other two new additions include the cheddar cheese sauce and the SubKrunch sandwich topping. Sandwiches weren’t the only footlongs Subway launched this year. Photo: Gerardo Mora / Getty Images for Subway. Design: Eat This, Not That! Phoo: Subway

Evenfast-food chainsare getting in on the coffee action. But don’t forget about the little guys! But where to begin? Photo: Shutterstock The 15 best coffee shops in America right now. Expect rotating brews, all the usual specialty espresso-based drinks, and tasty pastries. Bags of coffee beans are on sale, so you might brew at home, too. Photo: Broadsheet Coffee / Google The cafe shares its space with a sandwich shop, Goodfriend Package, which serves up killer breakfast sandwiches....

When McDonald’s cravings hit, they can be hard to ignore. Sure, you could opt for something else, but sometimes you oughta give in and treat yourself. Fast-food burgers are generally higher in calories, fat, saturated fat, sodium, and sometimes trans fat. Photos: McDonald’s. Design: Eat This, Not That! Plus, it’s a decent blend ofcarbohydrates, protein, and fat. If you need a side item, apple slices are the healthiest partner. Similar to the hamburger, apple slices are the best pairing to go with this burger....

According to some shoppers, Costco’s attempt to replicate Starbucks' iteration was a complete success. Several have already declared the Kirkland Signature egg bites an exact replica of the Starbucks bites. “Kirkland Egg Bites are Starbucks,” one shopper asserted in a recent Reddit post. Photos: Costco, Starbucks. Design: Eat This, Not That! “You won’t convince me otherwise.” The importance of such a comparison? Choose from Bacon & Gruyere, Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper, and Kale & Mushroom....

The location is different from a typical Chick-fil-A store in a few key ways. Additionally, the conveyor belt transport system allows for meals to be delivered to employees every six seconds. The new store will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. dailyexceptSundays, of course. Chick-fil-A The grand opening of the first-of-its-kind new location isn’t the only exciting Chick-fil-A news to emerge lately. Courtesy of Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A

Are Costco’s New Egg Bites a True Starbucks Dupe? I Tried Both “It’s absolutely delicious!! “I’m amazed every time I eat this stuff. Shutterstock It’s almost good enough to not want to make sauce anymore given the convenience,” one fancommented. I think this is the best marinara sauce at Costco,” anotherwrote. It also contains no added sugar, water, paste, filler, starch, or colors. Costco It is less liquidy and tastes slightly better," one shopperwrote....

The chain justannouncedthat it has rolled out not one buttwonew menus. As the chainfirst announced in July, this menu also now includes an additional $10 category. These dishes are served with two eggs and a choice of two bacon strips or two sausage links. Photo: Ian Dewar Photography / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! The Super Slam features two buttermilk pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, and hash browns. Finally, there’s the $10 category, which includes three meal options....