Keeping your body strong and active as you age is crucial for staying independent and thriving. But not everyone has the time or desire to spend countless hours at the gym doing intense workouts. The good news is that’s where gentlestrength training exercisescome in handy. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Incorporating gentle,low-impact exercisesinto your routine can profoundly impact your overall health and well-being. Plus, these gentle exercises are beneficial regardless of your fitness level....

The restaurant business is a notoriously difficult one. Amid inflationary challenges and shifting consumer preferences, many restaurants have struggled to stay afloat. Meanwhile, others have been forced tocompletely shut down. Photo: 6428W Digital Art / Shutterstock Within the restaurant industry, several major chains have faced their fair share of financial issues. For some, this has led to numerous closures. From sit-down restaurants to fast-casual eateries, here are 11 chains that have been struggling recently....

Read on for a listorganized by chainof every iconic fast-food item that has been discontinued so far in 2024. The full list of retired menu items can be viewedhere. Panera is also planning to eliminate its controversial Charged Lemonades,Bloombergreportedin early May, citing a company memo. Photos: Taco Bell, Dunkin', Panera Bread / Facebook. Design: Eat This, Not That! “I just need to mourn for a minute,” onewroteon Reddit at the time....

And of the numerous options out there, one coffee spot is growing faster than the rest. It later opened its 100th location in 2023. Since then, 7 Brew has grown to operate223 standsacross 26 states. Courtesy of 7 Brew Meanwhile, The Peach Cobbler Factory topped the list with a 332.5% increase in sales. 7 Brew wasn’t the only coffee chain highlighted in this report. Courtesy of 7 Brew

Now, customers might have to make peace with another major change to McDonald’s soft drink rules. So customers could still have years to enjoy free refills when they dine at the chain in person. However, at least one McDonald’s location has reportedly started to charge for over-the-counter refills. New Africa / Shutterstock We’ll have to wait and see if more stores will follow in the Pittsburgh location’s footsteps. In the meantime, McDonald’s customers have not taken kindly to the potential loss of their free refills....

This includes implementing necessary diet tweaks. We’re here to share every detail we currently know. Nestle explained in aMay 21, 2024, press releasewhat Vital Pursuit is all about. Nestlé How Do Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro Compare for Weight Loss? The portion sizes are designed to best coordinate with one’s appetite while on the GLP-1 weight-loss medication. Nestle’s new product line is designed to accomplish just that. Nestlé Berberine Is Being Hailed as ‘Nature’s Ozempic’But Does it Really Work for Weight Loss?...

ONE Group Hospitalitywhich bought Kona Grill out of bankruptcy in 2019released its latestearnings resultson May 7. 10 Restaurant Chains That Are Struggling in 2024 Profits at Kona’s restaurants also have some room for improvement. These types of efforts can result in a better customer experience and potentially inspire guests to keep coming back. The Image Party / Shutterstock ONE Group is also intent on significantly expanding Kona’s footprint. First WatchandStarbucksalso saw fewer customer visits during the first few months of 2024....

At 200 calories, the vanilla cone won’t break the calorie bank as you would with aMcFlurryor Shake. At less than 200 calories, it’s a sweet treat that’s not a calorie overload. While it contains 26 grams of sugar, some is naturally occurring sugar from lactose. Photos: Culver’s, Chick-fil-A, Dairy Queen. Design: Eat This, Not That! It’s important to note that the daily sugar recommendations refer toadded sugarintake. That means naturally-occurring sugars like lactose don’t count towards the limit....

Publix has plenty of diehard fanslifelongshoppers who stay loyal to their favorite go-to items. And when it comes to prepared meals, the store has several excellent finds in that category as well. From the deli to the cool counter, Publix has so much to offer in terms of prepared foods. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! All this for $6.99 makes this dinner a deal. This particular meal satisfies all the cravings....

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, which means cookout season has arrived. And what better way to enjoy summer festivities than with adelicious burger? This year, though, don’t go for the same old burgers you have every year. Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald Instead, mix things up a bit with the non-basic burger recipes on our list. Get our recipe forLow-Calorie Sliders. Get our recipe for aJalapeno Cheeseburger....

Not all fast-food burgers are prepared the same, and how they begin can be a major difference. Some restaurant chains start out with fresh beef patties, and they are usually very vocal about it. Those restaurants are often quieter about their beef, likely because the customers view fresh ingredients more favorably. Photo: Shutterstock Here’s what we know. In short: McDonald’s currently uses both frozen and fresh beef patties. It all depends on which burger you order....

The chain is entering the chicken sandwich game with equally high-quality chicken sandwiches. Two, to be exact: a classic fried version and a lighter grilled one. In honor of the major launch, the chain is calling itself “ChickenFi.” Photo: Nolichuckyjake / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! The new items are available starting today. 10 Restaurant Chains That Make the Best Smash Burgers “Chicken presents a significant opportunity for business growth....

Is Chili’s going out of business? Recent internet rumors have certainly hinted at the possibility, leaving fans befuddled. Now, the chain has spoken out to set the record straight. Photo: Brett Hondow / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! The rumors appear to have originated from astorypublished on May 9 by a blog calledTaste of Country. The article was subsequently republished on several other media sites, such asKXRBandKIXS. “CHILI’S IS SHUTTING DOWN!...