Everyone is singing the praises of oatmeal lately—and for good reason. Known for its health benefits and great taste, this whole grain breakfast food seems like a winning choice. But is oatmeal healthy? Are all of the side effects of eating oatmeal positive, or are there negative side effects we should know about? We turned…
Fast-food chains are among the most dynamic players in the restaurant space. Constant expansions, new product rollouts, and technological advances at these food and beverage epicenters are a marvel. But it’s rare to see a large change catapult a chain into an entirely new category. This happened in March 2020 when longstanding hamburger hub Wendy’s…
Starbucks is great for many things. Their drink menu is vast and highly customizable, each location has friendly, hard-working baristas who can whip up your coffee at the speed of light, you can pretty much guarantee a solid cup of coffee at every corner of the globe with over 35,000 locations worldwide, and, to top…
Losing weight is a major milestone in itself, but maintaining your new goal weight can sometimes be even more challenging. After weeks or months of diligently following healthy eating habits and sweating it out at the gym, it’s common to revert to old practices, leading to weight gain. Don’t fret, because we did our homework…
Panera Bread is one of the most popular fast-casual restaurant chains for health-conscious diners seeking a quick, delicious meal. Known for its freshly baked artisan bread, sandwiches, soups, and salads, the Panera menu is a treasure trove of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Since it first launched in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company,…
Outback Steakhouse may have started in Tampa, Florida, back in 1988, but this Australian-inspired restaurant has become a go-to spot for steak lovers nationwide. Known for its bold flavors, inventive dishes, and classic comfort foods, the menu offers everything from sizzling steaks to creamy soups. There is, however, a possibility of falling into the calorie-packed “comfort…
Growing up in Scotland, Nigel Brockton envisioned one day becoming a marine biologist. But after battling a rare and deadly cancer twice before finishing college, he turned to cancer research, determined to help others reduce their risk. He was ahead of his time. Back then in the early 1990s, despite the American Cancer Society focusing…
Determining the ideal number of calories to consume at dinnertime can be a game-changer in your weight-loss efforts. After all, if you typically enjoy a larger, higher-calorie dinner, it can cause setbacks in your progress. That being said, besides the calorie count, you should also be mindful of what you put on your plate and…
The Golden Age of exploration is long gone – or so we tend to think. All that’s left to investigate on our long-suffering planet are the murky depths of our oceans – and perhaps a few scraps of jungle. In this, the era of the sat nav and Google – when everything is accessible at…
While our good intentions help us make the first steps toward eating with mental health in mind, it’s important to remember that this is a plan for the long-term, not just for one meal. “I think that implementing small, lasting changes will help you go a long way, much further than sporadic days of ‘clean…