I Tried 11 Blue Cheese Dressings & the Best Was Rich and Balanced

Thesalad dressingaisle at the grocery store can feel practically endless. From brands to flavors, there are often dozens, if not hundreds, of bottles to choose fromreally! Take blue cheese dressing, for instance. Photos: The brands. Design: Eat This, Not That! More versatile versions work well in both cases. Depending on your objective, I can help you narrow your options quickly. I recently tried 11 different blue cheese dressings from grocery store shelves, so you don’t have to....

June 20, 2024 · 4 min · 683 words · Craig Herrera

I Tried the Meatball Sub from 4 Popular Sandwich Chains & One Was Pitch-Perfect

Meatballs may conjure images ofItalian spaghetti with red sauce, but there’s something distinctly American aboutmeatball subs. Yet, for something so simple, there’s a vast chasm between great and meh. Indeed, the simplest sandwiches, like meatball subs, are often the best indicators of craft and quality. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Without a melange of ingredients to potentially mask imperfections, meatball subs show their qualityor lack thereofin plain sight....

June 20, 2024 · 2 min · 400 words · Troy Smith

Subway Is Launching a Major Deal On Footlongs Next Week

Subway’s fast-approaching Footlong Sub deal is only the latest exciting development at the chain in 2024. They consist of melted cheese and meat rolled up inside Subway’slavash-style flatbread. “Additionally Subway debuteda new line of wrapsin April made with the samelavash-style flatbread as the Footlong Dippers. Gerardo Mora / Getty Images for Subway Subway Photo: Courtesy of Subway

June 20, 2024 · 1 min · 57 words · Bryan Smith

Trader Joe's Customers Say This Iconic Drink May Be Discontinued

13 Trader Joe’s Items You Need For Your Next BBQ “Heartbreaking!!” the customer captioned aphotoof the drink. “What???? Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock This is the BEST!” “Why do they discontinue so many things people love I don’t get it,” anotherlamented. These aren’t the only lemonades currently available at Trader Joe’s. The retailer also offers afresh-squeezed variety, abottled organic version, andlemonade-flavored sparkling waters. “These are such iconic Trader Joe’s products. I have been buying them since I was a teenager to take to picnics and parties....

June 20, 2024 · 1 min · 102 words · Judy Maynard

Why People Swear by 'Low-Cortisol Workouts'

They are quite the rage right nowand for good reason. “It’s possible to have too much or too little cortisol. Having too little cortisol is bad; having too much cortisol is bad. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! If your average levels are abnormal, that can lead to certain challenges.” Now, what does that mean for your fitness routine? What are the benefits of low-cortisol workouts? Shutterstock Someone who struggles to stay active daily could benefit from low-cortisol workouts in this way....

June 20, 2024 · 1 min · 122 words · Kimberly Aguilar

10 Best Costco Deals You Can Score in June

To offer a preview of various upcoming discounts, the warehouse club sends members a physical coupon book monthly. Thelatest deal collectionis finally available and will be offered from June 19 to July 21. As always, prices may vary by location and are often cheaper at the warehouse. Photo: Johnny Michael / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Each box is filled with 15 frozen treats featuring vanilla ice cream covered in a milk chocolate almond coating....

June 19, 2024 · 2 min · 215 words · James Arroyo

10 Highest-Quality Matchas on Grocery Shelves

Matcha has become a staple on coffee shop menus. However, the range of options in grocery stores and specialty shops can feel overwhelming. What is matcha? Photos: The brands. Design: Eat This, Not That! Matcha is made from green tea leaves that are shaded or covered in the last several weeks before harvest. The steamed leaves are then dried and ground into a fine powder. Unlike other teas, including traditional green and black teas, the leaves are never roasted or fermented....

June 19, 2024 · 2 min · 344 words · Matthew Valentine

10 Surprising Foods That Can Boost Your Workout Results

Heading to the gym is just one part of achieving noticeable results. Food shopping is another integral part of your overall wellness plan that should not be overlooked. “Nutrition helps to fuel and refuel activity. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Here are 10 foods and beverages that can boost your workout results. They may surprise you! Milk and Chocolate Milk “I don’t like chocolate milk,” said nobody, ever....

June 19, 2024 · 2 min · 279 words · Kyle Haynes

5 Major Changes You'll See at Cracker Barrel This Year

Many of these modifications are a response to itsongoing issues with luring in customers. Read on for all of the major changes you’ll see at Cracker Barrel in 2024! But this year, they’ll also have the opportunity to sample plenty of brand-new foods and beverages. Photo: Alejandro Guzmani / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Customers can also opt for a new Watermelon Lemonade, Watermelon Spritzer, and New York Strip Steak....

June 19, 2024 · 1 min · 211 words · Tammy Pratt

Try This 5-Second Trick To See if You're Dehydrated

With summer heat waves just around the corner,staying hydratedis a top priority. According to aTikTok post by @fooddocdana, this method is backed by science. It involves a straightforward skin pinch test that can indicate your hydration levels in as little as five seconds. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Proper hydration supports various bodily functions, includingdigestion, circulation, andtemperature regulation. Therefore, it’s not as accurate as other methods such as blood tests or urine specific gravity....

June 19, 2024 · 1 min · 187 words · Maria Mullen

50 Highest-Calorie Restaurant Chain Meals—Ranked

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. Restaurants want you to return, so they want their food to be delicious. Photos: The brands. Design: Eat This, Not That! What are the risks of high-calorie restaurant meals? For starters, the amount of calories you consume each day does matter. But the amount of calories you consume isn’t the only thing that matters....

June 18, 2024 · 3 min · 500 words · Jorge Diaz

9 Major Changes You'll See at Walmart This Year

Some of these include exciting additions like technological innovations and expanded delivery services. However, among the many changes hitting stores are also some closures. Planning to swing by the retail giant soon? Photo: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock, Design: Alexa Mellardo Here are nine major changes you will see at Walmart this year. According toUSA Today, the digital shelf labels are currently in 63 Walmart stores, with 32 in Texas. This helps simplify stock replenishment....

June 18, 2024 · 2 min · 317 words · Heather Crosby

Costco Shoppers Are Divided Over a Popular Frozen Meal

I Tried Both “I love it! I’ve made lasagna enough from scratch that it is well worth the time and effort saved. Also love that they switched from one giant package to two smaller ones,” one shopperwrote. Photo by Alastair Wallace / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! “Kirkland lasagna is great. They don’t skimp on the meat and cheese, and you get a lot for ~$17. It serves 6 (or just 1 if you are me) and it’s a 2 pack....

June 18, 2024 · 1 min · 158 words · Mathew Bryan