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1 month ago | 
eatthis.com | Carly Neil |Erin Behan
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Once a mainstay of any town in America, bakeries have become more of a novelty or specialty store concentrated in major cities. If you don't have one in your area, you probably have to head to your major grocery chain's bakery department.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
eatthis.com | Amanda Mactas |Erin Behan
Despite the invention of mayonnaise in 1756, it would be more than 100 years before chicken salad debuted on American menus. Many trace the origins of this classic salad to the 19th century, when Liam Gray, the founder of Town Meats in Rhode Island, created the first known chicken salad in the U.S. His simple mixture combined leftover chicken with mayo, grapes, and tarragon.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
eatthis.com | Julie Upton |Erin Behan
Jamba Juice started as a small smoothie and juice shop in 1990 in sunny San Luis Obispo, California, at the crest of the juicing wave that swept the nation. As people eagerly sought new ways to nourish their bodies and boost their energy, Jamba Juice became a symbol of this vibrant, health-focused movement and is now known as one of the best smoothie chains in America.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
eatthis.com | Melissa Mitri |Erin Behan
High-protein diets continue to gain popularity, touted for their benefits for weight loss, muscle gain, health, and longevity. While meeting your daily protein needs is crucial, is it possible to eat too much protein? The short answer is yes, eating above what you need can lead to unwanted side effects without providing any additional health benefits. Protein is one of the three macronutrients your body needs in large amounts, along with fats and carbohydrates.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
eatthis.com | April Benshosan |Erin Behan
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Hard to put down after just one handful, chips are one of the most craveable noshes in the snack aisle. However, according to the CDC, potato chips (and other salty snacks) are among the top sources of sodium in our diets.
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Sep 21, 2024 | 
eatthis.com | Elizabeth Shaw |Erin Behan
Wendy's may have made a name for itself with its square-shaped burger patties and frozen ice cream treats (we see you, Frosty), but that's not all the chain is good for. In fact, even though it has its fair share of unhealthy menu items, Wendy's still offers some of the better-for-you fast food choices on the market, allowing you to meet your macros on the go. For example, there's a protein-centered menu item at Wendy's that will satisfy both poultry and beef fans alike.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
eatthis.com | April Benshosan |Erin Behan
About half of the calories in your average fast-food cheeseburger come from dietary fat. (And FYI, just a quarter of the calories come from satiating protein.) How? Most fast food joints use fatty ground beef and then throw on high-fat toppings, like cheese and bacon. If you're trying to cut back on fat to lose weight or lower your cholesterol, limiting your intake of red meat is a great place to start.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
eatthis.com | Melissa Mitri |Erin Behan
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. When you're craving a warm, comforting bowl of soup, plenty of great store-bought options exist. While there are countless choices on the market, many fall short on the most essential nutrient to keep you full and satisfied—protein.
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Sep 8, 2024 | 
eatthis.com | Jill Corleone |Erin Behan
With more than 600 restaurants in 45 states and many conveniently located right off the interstate, Cracker Barrel is almost a must on a road trip. Its menu features Southern-inspired comfort foods like hashbrown casserole, fried chicken and gravy, and country-fried shrimp with hush puppies, making eating healthy challenging but possible.
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Sep 6, 2024 | 
eatthis.com | Lauren Manaker |Erin Behan
It's well-known that operating in a caloric deficit is the baseline way to lose weight—it's just science. But thanks to the low-fat, low-calorie diet craze of the 1980s through the 2000s, the idea of a caloric deficit took a fanatic turn, and harmful diet culture still runs strong. In the latter half of the 20th century, companies began marketing low-calorie foods as healthier alternatives when, in reality, nutrition and ingredient labels proved otherwise.
