Like other holidays, the Fourth of July is also strongly associated with food. Families love to fire up their grills andcook delicious hamburgersandhot dogs with all the fixings. Paired with somepotato saladand baked beans, you have a true summertime Patriotic meal. Photo: Felipe Sanchez / Shutterstock / Canva. Design: Eat This, Not That! But what if your July 4th plans call for a different kind of celebratory meal? Perhaps you’re traveling over the holiday, or maybe everyone feels like taking the day off from cooking....

There are many changes that occur to a woman’s body after the age of 50. Training your upper body goes beyond aesthetics. It’s crucial as you grow older to stay in shape for the sake of your physical independence. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Functional training for your upper body is a key component of living your everyday life with ease. “There’s no doubt that exercise is the ‘cheat code to life....

But meatballs, when done right, don’t need to play second fiddle to pasta or sandwiches. Rather, a good plate of meatballs can stand alone. “When I think meatballs I think of home cooking; Sundays at grandma’s house. Photo: Domenica/Facebook It is the punch in of taste memories that bring you back to a special time in life.” To find the best meatballs around, I asked professional chefs for their top picks....

Engaging in regular cardio brings so much goodness to your body. Many people associate cardio with better heart health. While that’s a huge part, there’s a bigger picture to consider. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Cardio workoutsaren’t limited to jumping movements. Now, let’s explore Tucker’s best cardio exercises for building lower-body strength. She outlines five high-impact exercises to increase heart rate and stamina and five low-impact moves to boost cardiovascular endurance....

If you’re looking for ways tolose belly fat, you’ve come to the right place. Now, let’s dive into the top ways to lose belly fat, according to experts. What Is Belly Fat? Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Optimize your diet Eat enough protein. Tweaking your diet means making sure you’re getting enough protein. Fill up on fiber. Shutterstock Ditch the sugar. “Sugary foods increase insulin levels, promoting fat storage, specifically in the belly....

I have to say, they’re all really nailing it. Again, with such a classic flavor profile, it’s hard to go wrong. The taste:The vanilla flavor is much more vanilla bean than straight-up vanilla or french vanilla. Photos: The brands. Design: Eat This, Not That! When I opened the container, however, I was surprised by what I found. I actually thought maybe I had grabbed the wrong container. The taste:Lo and behold, it tastes like cookies and cream, too....

The importance of eating breakfast is drilled into children from a very young ageand for good reason. Health professionalssaythe morning mealcan provide a plethora of tantalizing benefits, from boosting your energy to reducing brain fog. Read on for the absolute best breakfast foods you’re free to score at Aldi right now! Photos: Aldi. Design: Eat This, Not That! Aldi version of the productL’Oven Fresh English Muffinsis surprisingly close to popular name brands like Thomas and Bays....

There’s no fruit more synonymous with summer thanwatermelon. It gets better: Watermelon may also help reduce thelevel of muscle sorenessafter a tough workout. Make the most of watermelon season by loading up on these healthy watermelon recipes. Photo: Canva. Design: Eat This, Not That! You’ll be shocked to learn how versatile this fruit is! Watermelon Margaritas What’s a cookout without a refreshing drink? This recipe from Teremana tequila is the most delicious way to stay hydrated this weekend....

Prognosticators and trend-spotters are always looking for the next great thing. And speaking of food, much ado has been made about two particular restaurant chains with apenchant for bowls. For years, Chipotle has reigned as the king of customizable burrito bowls and salads. Photos: Matt Kirouac. Design: Eat This, Not That! But change is afoot. I decided to investigate which assembly-line chain serves the best bowls. At each restaurant, I ordered a salad bowl with grilled chicken and a grain bowl with grilled steak....

Yes, I’m talking about the universal appeal ofmargaritasto beat the heat. This drink is just about as synonymous with the summer months asbarbecuesand the beach. Though you could obviously drink margaritas in any weather, it just tastes better on a hot day. Photos: The brands. Design: Eat This, Not That! Your party is on the way. Luckily, there’s been an upsurge in quality in this particular category of ready-to-drink mixes....

These menu item releases continued this week with the debut ofseveral new breakfast options. However, not all of the newly unveiled items are winners among customers. Customers can also choose to swap out the sausage for bacon. Photo: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! “I tried it with 4 other people and it’s actually pretty good. It’s a better McGriddle [in my opinion]. I’d recommend giving it a shot,” one Reddit userwrote....

Walgreens is now the latest chain to join that list as it contends with declining earnings and mass layoffs. Wentworth warned that they may shutter even more underperforming locations in the future if their performance doesn’t improve. The news about the planned closures comes after a difficult year for the pharmacy and convenience store chain. Tada Images / Shutterstock (VillageMD is a primary care company Walgreens hasinvested in since 2020.)...

Between the grocery store freezer aisle and Garfield’s recent big-screen debut, lasagna is having a moment. Aftersampling some of the bestand . “Their lasagna is the inspiration for the crowd-favorite version of the dish we serve at Angelena’s.” Photo: Maggiano’s Other times, we want lasagna with a pinch of pomp and circumstance. Just ask Jason Woo, chef/owner ofWusong Roadin Cambridge. It is all then placed under a broiler to achieve toasty, molten layers....