5 Major Changes You'll See at Sam's Club in 2024

Fromintroducing new cart-scanning technologyto debuting digital cake ordering, the retailer has been addressing several areas of improvement. The next time you visit Sam’s Club, your experience could be slightly different than the previous one. Here are five major changes to look out for in 2024. Photo: Ken Wolter / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! To address the issue, the retailer rolled out a digital cake-ordering service at 30 locations....

June 12, 2024 · 1 min · 112 words · Charles Stevens

7 Fastest-Growing Steakhouse Chains In America

For a moment in time,steakhouse chainshad a dismal outlook. If the mostlegendary steakhouse chainscan fall by the wayside, what hope remains for the rest of them? In fact, the first Texas Roadhouse opened inClarksville, Ind., in 1993. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! The Brazilian steakhouse chainstarted in Brazil in 1979, expanding to theUnited States in 1997. Forthcoming locations are planned for Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Washington, D.C., and more....

June 12, 2024 · 1 min · 176 words · Jennifer Price

Does Costco's Food Court Actually Sell a Chicken Bake Pizza?

“I work at Costco that’s a lie,” one TikToker commented. “As a Costco employee, this ain’t real,” another wrote. “Tried it and they wouldn’t do it,” a TikToker wrote. Cassiohabib / Shutterstock However, another user claimed that Costco workers will sometimes make Chicken Bake Pizzas “for themselves.” Costco did not immediately respond to our queries for comment on the Chicken Bake Pizza rumors. Photo: grandbrothers / Shutterstock

June 12, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · Michael Black

How to Do the '5×5 Workout' for Rapid Muscle-Building

Variations of this training scheme have been around for quite some time. In addition, there are different 55 training variants. The Strong Lifts variant, in particular, is among the most popular and switches between two workouts. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! “[Strong Lifts is] made up of Workout A and Workout B. On Workout A, you perform 55 Squat, 55 Bench Press, and 55 Barbell Row. This is especially the case for someone who is a beginner....

June 12, 2024 · 1 min · 208 words · Alexander Parker

I'm a Dietitian—Here's What I Order at an Italian Restaurant

Italian food is synonymous with pasta, bread, creamy sauces, wine, and desserts. Although you may consider an Italian meal an indulgent choice, this doesn’t have to be the case. Because of this, eating out frequently can hamper weight loss goals. Shutterstock Read on to learn how I order from Italian restaurants as a dietitian. Not to mention, enough fat grams to meet your needs for an entire day. For example, chicken marsala is pan-seared and non-breaded, making it a lighter choice....

June 12, 2024 · 1 min · 137 words · Natasha Hill

Jack In the Box Is Opening 15 Restaurants In a New State

This new Georgia development agreement expands upon Jack in the Box’salready ambitious growth plansfor the future. Jack in the Box is far from the only burger chain making major expansion moves right now. The Slutty Veganwhich specializes in plant-based fareisplanning to more than double its footprintover the next year and a half. Photo: Glenn Highcove / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers also recently announced a new franchise deal toopen 20 restaurants in Houston....

June 12, 2024 · 1 min · 95 words · Johnny Mason

The Best Way To Cook Chicken Thighs in Your Air Fryer

you could make just about anything in the air fryer. So why is the air fryer an ideal way to cook chicken thighs? For one, it’s one of the easiest methods. Photo: iStock/Cavan Images. Design: Eat This, Not That! This results in food that is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Gather your ingredients. Before cooking your chicken thighs, grab your chicken and the seasonings you’ll use....

June 12, 2024 · 1 min · 206 words · Larry Anderson

Why Jersey Mike's Is Drawing Customers Away From Panera & Subway

However, they’re not as far ahead of their peers as they used to be. After that, Jersey Mike’s is aiming to grow its footprint between 13% and 15% annually. This ambitious expansion pipeline could ramp up competition in the sandwich chain industry even more. Photo: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Of course, Jersey Mike’s isn’t just growing for the sake of growth alone. Clearly, the chain’s approach to sandwich makingusing top-quality meats and cheeses and fresh-baked breadis resonating with consumers....

June 12, 2024 · 1 min · 141 words · Tamara Byrd

You Should Be Taking Cold Showers—Here's Why

Taking a shower doesn’t have to stop at personal hygiene. By simply turning down the temperature, you could reap some pretty stellar health benefits. Cold showers are gaining even more popularity among health-conscious and wellness-focused individualsfor good reason. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! People on TikTok are raving about their benefits and life-changing results. However, “After about a week, your body will become desensitized and tolerate the cold much better....

June 12, 2024 · 2 min · 236 words · Bruce White

10 Store-Bought Breads That Are Surprisingly High in Sugar

Bread is a beloved staple in many diets, providing essential nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals. If you have these breads in your pantry, swap them for these10 Healthiest Store-Bought Breads Recommended by Dietitians. This bread lacks beneficial fiber, at only one gram per slice. Photos: Pepperidge Farms, Instacart, Martin’s. Design: Eat This, Not That! Thispotato breadpacks 3 grams of sugar in one slice, adding 6 grams for a typical sandwich....

June 11, 2024 · 1 min · 196 words · Sherry Harrison

11 Best New Trader Joe's Items You Can Score in June

School is out of session for many students. Summer is finally kicking off. Andgrilling seasonis well underway. Photo: Eric Glenn / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! The popular grocery chain has updated its inventory by adding an array of intriguing new items to the shelves. These range from barbecue-friendly items like turkey burgers to sweet treats like chocolate-covered nuts. And we can’t forget about theviral Mini Insulated Tote Bagsthat have been flying off the shelves....

June 11, 2024 · 3 min · 438 words · Russell George

A Popular Mexican Chain Continues Closing Locations In 2024

We appreciate all our customers and their loyalty to this Chuy’s for so many years." Despite the closures, Chuy’s still boasts a sizable footprint in the United States. The loss of the Kansas City location comes on the heels of adifficult quarterfor Chuy’s. Chuy’s / Facebook Same-store sales dropped by 5.2% year over year, and traffic dropped by nearly 7%. However, not all recent developments at Chuy’s have been negative....

June 11, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Connie Caldwell DDS

Burger King's Highly Anticipated $5 Value Meal Is Here

The latest player to enter the fast-food value wars is Burger King. All of this food costs just $5. “Burger King is accelerating its value offers after three quarters of leading the industry in value traffic. Photo: Susan Law Cain / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Beyond the $5 Your Way Meal, there are multiple other fast-food deals available right now. In May, Wendy’sreleased a new breakfast value mealthat starts at $3....

June 11, 2024 · 1 min · 78 words · April Williamson