Eat This, Not That!

The microwave gets a bad rap right? Most of us probably think of it as a cop-out method to reheat leftovers or nuke a mediocre frozen meal. Sure, there are some foods that just aren’t as good when reheated in the microwave versus the oven (like that slice of last night’s pizza), but the fact is, there are plenty of foods and recipes that taste just as good microwaved as they do cooked over a stovetop.

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to a road trip is food. Mostly because road trips are boring and when we are bored, we want to eat.

Maybe you’ve nixed the sugar from your morning coffee, cut your lunchtime portion in half, and swapped your evening pasta for a hearty salad. But despite your efforts to cut back on calories, you’re still not losing weight. Which has left you wondering: “What’s going on?!”

Studies show that eating out—whether it’s at a fine dining restaurant, casual eatery, or fast food joint—leads to a greater daily intake of calories, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. In this episode, Jon and Megan help you eat for the win with some go-to restaurant hacks to help arm you with a new perspective on dining out. At the end of the day, it’s all about balance and picking healthy and delicious foods that will make you feel full rather than deprived.

Recalls of foods like eggs, romaine lettuce, even crackersand shutdowns of popular foodchains underscore why it’s important to know the basics of how to sidestep pesky bacteria. According to the CDC, each year, approximately 48 million people suffer from foodborne illness caused by bacteria such as E.coli, Salmonella, and Listeria.​ ​In this episode, Jon and Megan show you how you can be safe and cut down your risk of foodborne illness so you can ENJOY your food, worry-free, at home and when you are eating out.

The freezer section is overflowing with new “diet ice creams” that suggest you can enjoy your frozen indulgence with lower calorie, fat, and sugar counts. However, buyer beware! Not every tub on the market is “Eat This”-approved. Instead of deciphering confusing nutritional labels yourself , The Eat This, Not That! team  has done the work for you - they ranked more than 30! ​ - ​ and  in this episode Jon and Megan give you the scoop on the best and worst of the bunch. For the full rankings check out EatThis.com/best-diet-ice-cream

Researchers estimate that we spend between $127 and $180 per week on groceries, depending on your income. Surely, there’s some wiggle room in there, right? (like maybe leave that second pint of ice cream on the shelf). If you’re looking to save some green and get more of the good stuff in return, Jon and Megan have you covered with easy fixes for the grocery shopping mistakes that are crushing your wallet.

You may make a mean burger, but believe it or not, it could be even better!!

From half-day Fridays to idyllic beach getaways, summer is the perfect time to take things slow and enjoy the great outdoors before the colder temperatures creep back in. Unfortunately, for many of us, summer is also the time when tons of unhealthy foods—like oversized frozen cocktails, sugary carnival treats, and deep-fried seafood—make their way onto our menus, leaving us stuffed and bloated.

Pizza, pasta, bread...when most of us think about “cutting carbs” we worry about all of our favorite foods we’ll have to say goodbye to. But, what if you didn’t have to say goodbye? What if, you could eat your favorite foods and still cut back on carbs? Sound too good to be true? It’s not! Jon and Megan break down easy tips and hacks to help you cut back on carbs and still enjoy all of your favorite foods, yes, even pizza, pasta, and bread!​