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The Best & Worst Menu Items at Denny's, According to Dietitians
Denny’s is an all-day diner open 24/7 with locations across the United States. Perhaps most known for their pancakes and “slams”, Denny’s also offers plenty of lunch and dinner items.…
The 25 Healthiest Carbs You Can Eat
Carbs get a bad rap for contributing to weight gain and for upping one’s risk for diabetes and heart disease. But not all carbs are created equal. Refined, simple carbs…
25 Best Frozen Foods at Costco Right Now
The beauty of the frozen foods at Costco is that you don’t have to worry about your bulk items going bad—that is, provided you have enough freezer space, of course.…
The 15 Healthiest Yogurts on Grocery Store Shelves
Yogurt is one of those staple health foods that’s stood the test of time—and with good reason! Yogurt constitutes two separate kinds of protein that each have important functions in…
25 Best-Ever Items at Trader Joe's, According to a Lifelong Fan
For Trader Joe’s fans like me, name brands are out. The Hawaiian-themed grocer’s own private-label products have such a great reputation that they’re basically on par with some of the…
The 18 Best & Worst Menu Items at Carl's Jr., According to Dietitians
Carl’s Jr. is known for its burgers, but not its nutritional value. Similar to most fast-food restaurants, the emphasis at Carl’s Jr. is on delicious, convenient meals and less on…
The 20 Healthiest Foods You Can Find at Sam's Club
A Sam’s Club membership can be a lifesaver for people who like to buy their groceries in bulk and at lower price points. From toilet paper to toothpaste, from computers…
The 20 Best & Worst Menu Items at Sonic, According to Dietitians
Eating at Sonic is just as much about the experience as it is about the food. With walk-up service (or skate-up service in some locations), car hops bring your burgers,…
I Tried 6 Frozen Fish Sticks & One Was Perfectly Buttery & Tender
Breaded seafood from the freezer section is a dinner staple in many households—not because it’s necessarily healthy, of course, but because it’s easy. It’s quick to prepare and it typically…
I Tried 8 Frozen Breakfast Burritos & The Winner Was Extra Bacony
We’ve all heard—and in some cases, been inundated with—the phrase, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” While it can be slightly irking to hear over and over,…
26 Best Items At Costco Right Now, According to a Lifelong Fan
I don’t claim to be a Costco connoisseur, but between being a mom of two hungry children and literally writing about Costco for my job, I spend a lot of…
I Tried 8 Canned Chilis & One Blew Me Away
Is it soup? Is it stew? Or, is it just chili? Who cares? Not me. All I know is that chili is delicious, and I love it. Many people make…
I Tried 8 Frozen Pot Pies & 2 Brands Were Tough to Beat
As American as it might seem, the pot pie is not a New World invention. In fact, its origins are said to date back to ancient Greece, with the creation…
I Tried 12 Canned Coffees & the Best Is Perfectly Frothy & Lightly Sweet
If your mornings are too busy to wait for coffee to brew, or you simply love the jolt of cold brew in the a.m., canned coffee is a great time-saver…
I Tried 9 Store-Bought Tomato Soups & the Winner Was Savory & Not Too Sweet
Few supermarket staples are more quintessentially American than tomato soup. That iconic Campbell’s soup can with the red-and-white label has graced store shelves since 1898—over a half century before it…
I Tried 7 Frozen Mozzarella Sticks & One Was Pure Cheesy Bliss
Holiday party season is coming up quick, and if you’re anything like me, then deciding on what kind of dish or snack to bring to your next gathering is always…
The 15 Best Coffee Chains In America
Coffee chains are the backbone of America. Visiting a coffee shop is part of the daily routine for millions of people all over the country as they seek out a…
The 12 Best Italian Chain Restaurants In America
Italian food is one of those rare cuisines that everyone in the family seems to agree on. Classic Sicilian or Neapolitan pizza is always a welcome sight. You can’t go…
11 Coffee Orders That Make Baristas Roll Their Eyes
We’ve all been there. Bleary eyed and tired, rolling into the coffee shop completely under-caffeinated. Baristas are there to save the day. In the tens of thousands of coffee shops…