But while some popcorn varieties will fit well into ahealthy eating plan, others are simply an indulgence. For example, you probably already know that movie theater popcorn is a salt and calorie bomb. Don’t worry, though. Rachel Linder/ Eat This, Not That! Cheetos Popcorn For the cheesiest popcorn experience, Cheetos popcorn is an option. This is one popcorn that should be saved for a special treat. Much lower in fat, calories, and carbs, this popcorn is instead a plant-based snack....

Allpizzasare not created equal. It’s these details that set different regions and brands apart … and what makes the big names famous. But what’s the difference between themajor national chain brands? Shutterstock And most importantly, which chain has the best-tasting plain cheese pizza? (Plus, don’t missWe Tasted 8 Hot Dog Brands & This Is the Best!) These rankings reflect overall performance across all three styles. Shutterstock This was unexpected since their cheese is fresh and never frozen, and a blend of mozzarella and Muenster....

However, you may be unwillingly adding extra fat, sugar, and sodium to your once-healthy meal. Unfortunately, there areplenty of fake “healthy” foods out there, andsalad dressingis just the beginning. We’re here to help you navigate these food traps by calling them out. Shutterstock Here, we uncover the “healthy” foods that are anything but good for you! Instead, stock up on any ofThe 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now. Granola Granola’s reputation as a health food isn’t exactly well-earned....

This can be especially true when it comes toyour dietand choosing the best foods for your diagnosis. “Living a balanced life with pre-diabetes doesn’t have to be overwhelming,” says Best. Get our recipe forCrock-Pot Chili. Waterbury Publications, Inc. “The carbs in this meal are working for the individual, not against them.” Get our recipe forInstant Pot Tilapia. Get our recipe forBlack Bean Omelet. Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! “6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e Get our recipe forVegetable Quinoa Soup....

Baked beans are one of the most quintessential sides at a tailgate or asummer cookout. After conducting this taste test, we all learned just how different our palates are. You may also imagine soft beans with a relatively equal ratio of sauce-to-bean. Shutterstock This baked bean variety would be the perfect touch to such a plate. I don’t like the idea of fishing beans out of what looks (and tastes) like syrup....

But not all chicken noodle soups are created equaland that’s where we come in. We shopped for 10 different chicken noodle soups to help you figure out which option is the best. No crackers or accompanying sides were present in this tasting. Rachel Linder/ Eat This, Not That! We based our rating on three things:noodles, saltiness, and overall flavor. (Hint: We were shocked by the top choice!) Healthy Valley Chicken Noodle Soup Healthy Valley’s name should’ve been the dead giveaway....

We also remember that once we learned how, it changed everything. Knowing how to boil pasta meant we could move on to learning how to make a nice tomato sauce. Learning how to make tomato sauce made us feel ready to tacklepesto. Shutterstock Chopping up basil and garlic gave us the courage to try whipping up achimichurri. Once we figured out how to beat eggs, we realized we could try acake recipe....

For more, check out11 Secrets Popeyes Doesn’t Want You to Know. “Meat contaminated with E. coli was distributed to more than 70 restaurants where issues withundercooking exacerbated the problem. It has 25 grams of saturated fat. QualityHD/Shutterstock It is swimming with cholesterol. And one of these burgers delivers a staggering1,590 milligrams of sodium. For more, check out the108 Most Popular Sodas Ranked By How Toxic They Are. Jack in the Box/Facebook...

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. The researchers were not able to link potatoes prepared by other means to a greater risk of early death. Shutterstock The profound effect of this is that you’ll boost your heart disease risk. This is one of the many reasons that French fries are not amongThe Best Foods for Your Brain....

But with so many jugs gracing the fridge aisle, how do you know which to choose? Below, we tasted five different brands to discover the absolute best chocolate milk out there. Stock up and sip! Shutterstock Plus, check outWe Tasted 10 Vanilla Ice Creams & This Is the Best One! Nutrition Because most of us consider chocolate milk an indulgence, nutrition wasn’t our top determining factor. However, we favored brands that shunned artificial sweeteners and additives....

Fat: It’s the stuff that gives ice cream its creaminess andpizzaits dreaminess. In the right places and the right amounts, fat is the stuff that makes life worth living. Then replace these foods with high-protein foods and healthy fats like butter, ghee, and coconut oil. Shutterstock We Tasted 10 Green Tea Brands & This Is the Best! Ultimately this can help you decrease body fat," he adds. “As soon as you wake up in the morning, grab a glass....

The best part of anycakeis the frosting, right? Agree to disagree, but a cake without frosting just isn’t the same. Frosting adds sweetness and extra flavor that plain cake orcupcakesjust don’t have. Shutterstock I tried 6 store-bought frostings to find the very best-tasting one. During my taste test, I looked for a frosting that was sweet, smooth, and creamy. Here’s how the store-bought frostings ranked in my taste test, listed from worst to best....

McDonald’sis one of the most recognized fast-food chains on the planet. No, the meat isn’t really made from slime, and the burgers aren’t filled with worms. (Seriously, how did that rumor get started?) Shutterstock Like McDonald’schicken nuggets, the McRib sometimes gets a bad rep for how it’s made. But McDonald’s is open about theMcRib process, which includes forming meat into rib-shaped bricks. So, yes, the shape isn’t real, but it really is meat, not pink slime....