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. In this episode, Jon and Megan help you get get the most out of this kitchen powerhouse from meal prep to lobster dinner! Let’s get Macro with the Micro….

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.   That is also why road trips can be dangerous, it’s a collision of boredom, emotional eating, and survival. In this episode, you’ll get a crash course in surviving your road trip with Eat This, Not That! approved snacks (and sweets) and the ultimate solution to win the battle against Hangry passengers.   PLUS: Granola Trail Mix Cookies recipe

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?!” In this episode, Jon and Megan take a look at how some calorie-cutting moves can actually set you back, because losing weight is more than just a numbers game. You may think that a low-calorie option or snack pack may help win the weight loss battle, it doesn’t help win the war and we want to help you set yourself up for long term success. 

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!! Jon and Megan highlight some of the most common mistakes many of us make when making burgers at home with quick and easy fixes to ensure you are serving up the best burgers on the block all year long!

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. Don’t sweat it, help is here. Jon and Megan discuss all the fresh fruits and vegetables reaching peak ripeness in the summer and provide easy ways to swap out those fattening foods for waist-friendly ones that are just as delicious.

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!​

Non-dairy milks are making a splash this year with endless cartons swarming into supermarkets, cafes, and vegan households alike. In fact, by 2024, the global dairy alternatives market is expected to exceed the $34 billion mark, according to a ReportBuyer report. (That’s nuts!) But with so many options, it’s no wonder so many of us are roaming the dairy aisle in udder confusion. On today's episode we'll give you the Eat This guide to milk and the latest non-dairy options

Do you think you need to make big changes to your lifestyle in order to have a big impact on your health or weight loss goals? Think again. In this episode, Megan and Jon welcome Celebrity Trainer and Fitness Influencer Adam Rosante to talk about why he believes that small changes, one at a time, can have a massive impact on helping you live a happier and healthier life and achieve all of your goals.  Adam talks about his FREE 7-Day Green Smothie Challenge and the immediate impact it is having on some of the participants, how keeping things SIMPLE is the best way to fast results, and his effort to combat childhood hunger with his Good Eats program that delivers weekend meals to public school children.

Have you ever stocked up your fridge with tons of healthy fruits and hearty veggies, only to watch them grow moldy and decompose just a couple days later? Not only is that a major waste of money, but it’s contributing to the major food waste problem we have in America—half of all U.S. produce is thrown out! Waste no more. This episode, Jon and Megan tell you the common mistakes we all make when storing our fruits and veggies and more importantly how you can store them the right way to keep them fresh for longer saving you frustration and money! 

From hot dogs to potato salads, the smorgasboard of foods that kick off summer can be pretty tasty—but dangerous for your waistline, if you pick the wrong items. But thankfully, Jon and Megan have your foolproof guide to Summer Cookout Success!

Thinking about trying a meatless burger, but not sure where to start? You're in luck! In this episode, Jon and Megan break down the newest veggie burgers hitting the market and put them to the ultimate taste test to rank the healthiest, and tastiest, veggie burgers worthy of a place​ ​on your grill. Your burger bun will never be the same.

It can be one of the darkest, coldest reaches of your kitchen...the freezer! For some of us, frozen foods elicit images of foil packaged "steaks" worthy of a Hungry Man (or woman), however looking back now we realize that the frozen dinners of days past weren't the most nutritious options available. However, what's cold is new again. Today's frozen foods are hotter than ever and there's good reason as they are packed with natural ingredients, whole foods, and delicious flavors. In this episode Jon and Megan take their own walk down frozen food memory lane and unveil the hottest new frozen foods lining the shelves of your freezer section. 

Sandwiches. They are one of America’s favorite foods and they can be a handy, convenient nutritional powerhouse if build the right way. However, so many of our sandwiches are weighed down with refined carbs, overly processed meats, fat-laden condiments, and empty calories. Thankfully Jon and Megan have the solution including what you SHOULD eat at your favorite sandwich spots and how you can build a belly-filling, fat-fighting sandwich from the ground up that taste’s delicious.​

Take me out to the ballgame, but skip the peanuts and Cracker Jack! There is a full-fledged food fight happening in ballparks across American and the arms race was on full display at the first ever MLB Food Fest which featured some of the more unique offerings from each of the 30 MLB teams. Jon and Megan "took one for the team" and tried as many of the 30 innovative, creative, delectable, and in some cases outrageous dishes that they could to try and figure out just how much what you eat can impact the game day experience. Toasted Grasshoppers anyone? Game on! Visit our sponsor www.foursigmatic.com/eatthis

Sugar -- It has quickly taken on the roll of “food villain” for many of us. It’s been tied to a host of health issues and credited with helping to fuel the obesity epidemic and for most of us feels like a daunting thing to even think about getting control of. But, getting control is easier than you think and takes ONLY 14 DAYS! Jon and Megan welcome Jeff Csatari, the Executive Editor of Eat This, Not That! Magazine and the author of one of our newest books, The 14-Day No Sugar Diet: Lose Up to a Pound a Day and Find Your Path to Better Health to discuss how you can better spot the hidden sugars in your favorite every day foods and tackle your own sugar addiction with smart, easy, and delicious swaps.

When most of us stock our shopping carts or order from a menu, we tend to think about how our food choice are going to impact our waistline. One thing most of us don’t consider is how our food choices affect our brain. In this episode, Jon and Megan are joined by NY Times bestselling author Max Lugavere whose new book Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life uncovers just how much of an impact our food choices have on our brain health and how the right choices can have an immediate, and lasting, effect. Visit our sponsor www.foursigmatic/eatthis