25 Foods You Had No Idea Are Good for Your Teeth

When it comes to eating, the true stars you are your teeth. Eating your way to a better smilewhat can be easier than that? Calcium is in many foods, specifically dairy, and fluoride is sometimes found in water depending on location. Shutterstock “It’s the hardest part of the tooth, which protects the whole tooth. Any food that is high in calcium is going to be good for your teeth overall.”...

March 9, 2020 · 3 min · 504 words · Jamie Williams

There Are 50 CLIF Bars, and Nutritionists Only Recommend 5

It sounds like agood snack, right? Look at you, making healthy choices! In fact, nutritionists only recommend 5 CLIF bar flavors out of 50. Olivia Tarantino/Eat This, Not That! Are CLIF bars healthy? Let’s go back to that dark chocolate almond CLIF bar you took off the shelf. Organic or not, that’s sugarplain and simple. CLIF (Those nine grams of protein aren’t looking so great anymore are they?) Are there any benefits to eating CLIF bars?...

March 8, 2020 · 2 min · 322 words · Mary Watts

McDonald's Dollar Menu Isn't What It Used to Be — Here's What You Need to Know

The officialMcDonald’svalue menu has changed a lot over the years. Now, the McDonald’s dollar menu is the only value menu option. Rather than the offerings costing only $1, the company has a tier system. Shutterstock The McDonald’s dollar menu and promotions has gone local. What can I order on the McDonald’s dollar menu? For the $3 menu items? You’ll have to stop at alocal storeto see what’s on the value menu....

March 7, 2020 · 1 min · 149 words · Toni Hickman

19+ Best Healthy Pancake Recipes for Weight Loss

And when you consider thatsome restaurantspack over 1,000 calories into their recipes, it’s clear to see why. Check out these pancake recipes and treat your tastebuds without derailing yourweight lossefforts. Get our recipe forBanana Pancakes. Carlene Thomas/Eat This, Not That! This recipe proves that indulgence has never been so healthy! Get our recipe forBlueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Oatmeal Pancakes With Cinnamon Apples Banish the Bisquick! Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald...

March 4, 2020 · 3 min · 517 words · Kaitlyn Cain

Out of 89 Progresso Soups, These 10 Are the Healthiest

Let’s be honest:soupis a great way tofill up without filling out. Soups are traditionally low in calories andhigh in satiety factors. But how good or bad are Progresso soup flavors for you, anyway? Olivia Tarantino/Eat This, Not That! What are the benefits of eating canned soups? The most obvious answer to why it’s worth keeping canned soup in your pantry? Because it’s part of Progresso’s reduced-sodium line, it has 450 milligrams per one-cup serving....

March 3, 2020 · 2 min · 256 words · Thomas Williams

Three Ways To Make a Healthy Rotisserie Chicken Dinner, According to an RD

Rotisserie chicken has incredible potential. It’s quick, inexpensive, easy, and can be turned into a multitude of delicious dishes. Rotisserie chicken has become a household phenomenon, and if you’re not on boardyou should be! Gail Watson Photography Purchasing your bird Rotisserie chicken is made from smaller chickens and cooked whole. Markets will cook rotisserie chicken in the morning and place them on a heated shelf to keep them warm. The only exception is Costcotheir rotisserie chickens are larger and yield more meat....

March 3, 2020 · 1 min · 150 words · Patrick Smith

Nutrition Showdown: Here's How a Wendy's Frosty-ccino Compares to a Starbucks Frappuccino

One sip of the Frosty-ccino, and you might just ditch your belovedStarbucksFrappuccino forever. Yes, it tastesthatgood. But, is it that goodforyou? Rachel Linder/Eat This, Not That! The whole shebang clocks in at a little over 200 calories with a whopping 28 grams of sugar. This, friends, is very high, and not an ideal way to kick off your morning. Hello, sugar rush. Courtesy of Wendy’s As for the taste? (It was in the name of research, okay?...

March 2, 2020 · 1 min · 169 words · Charles Harris

Orgain Protein: What Nutrition Experts Want You To Buy

When it comes to nutritional supplements and protein powders, the options on the market are endless. (They also haveoptions for kids.) It’s gained popularity for its reputation for ‘clean nutrition’, as almost allOrgain productsare Certified Organic. Courtesy of Orgain Plus, they are all soy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO and free of anything artificial. It also was founded for a meaningful purpose. His mother started to make him organic shakes at home, which helped him regain his strength....

February 29, 2020 · 2 min · 313 words · Katherine King

20 Best Foods to Eat While Intermittent Fasting

And it’s recently gained widespread traction among fitness gurus for its touted weight loss and anti-aging effects. Simply put, when you have less time during the day to eat, you eat less. But a key concept, as with any diet, is determining feasibility for your lifestyle. Shutterstock As this energy is burned, so disappears a large volume of fluid and electrolytes. Coffee What about a warm cup of Joe? Will a daily Starbucks run break the fast?...

February 27, 2020 · 2 min · 327 words · Meredith Johnson

5 Healthy Dinners with Trader Joe's Orange Chicken

Ingredients6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e Orange Chicken Flatbread you might’t really go wrong with aflatbread! The easy way to make healthier comfort foods. But why not mix it up and put these two popular frozen items in a burrito? Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! Add in some crunchy broccoli slaw to give it an extra kick of vegetables to round out your meal. Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad Fried chicken on a salad? Paired with some mandarin oranges, the flavors in this salad will brighten up your day....

February 27, 2020 · 1 min · 133 words · Danielle Baker

7 Healthy Orders at Publix Deli

Between sandwiches and pre-made meals, here are some delicious and healthy orders to snag at the Publix Deli. The easy way to make healthier comfort foods. 12 oz. Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! soup with carrots Don’t feel like waiting on the line at the Publix deli for a sandwich? Head to the soup bar for a quick meal-to-go! “The cheese makes the flavors in this sammie pop,” says Paul....

February 27, 2020 · 1 min · 170 words · Steven Leonard

The Perfect Air Fryer Falafel

By now, everyone and their mom knows and loves falafel. And what’s not to love? It’s the crispiest, yummiest nugget of true vegan goodness (it ain’t no meat imitation! Carlene Thomas/Eat This, Not That! ), striking the balance of fast food that’s good for you. It will retain its crispy outside, soft inside texture and come out perfectly cooked. To serve, put on a salad or over chopped vegetables, or stuff inside a hot pita....

February 27, 2020 · 1 min · 106 words · Beth Richards

14 Amazing Secrets of Shopping at Meijer

Ask any Midwesterner, and they’ll know. Like pop, cheese curds, and Caribou Coffee, Meijer is a middle-of-the-country staplethe ultimate super-grocer. They sell a wide variety of groceries alongside heaps of other products. Photo: Eric Glenn / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Here are 14 Meijer hacks and facts that make it a mega grocer. Meijer was the first superstore ever. While he opened his first store in 1934, this bold move didn’t happen until 1962....

February 26, 2020 · 2 min · 398 words · Kyle Anderson