Eat This, Not That!

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trader Joe’s, the supermarket chain admired for its unlimited free samples, no questions asked return policy, and employees who wear funky Hawaiian shirts, is quickly becoming one of our favorite grocery stores to shop in. And not just because of the Two Buck Chuck (their seriously cheap wine line, ICYMI). There’s a lot about the nautical-themed franchise you don’t know​ and in this episode, Jon and Megan talk about the quirkiness, great deals, and seasonal treasures that have created one of the biggest cult followings in the food industry.​ Visit our partner Health IQ at healthiq.com/eatthis  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the most important meal of the day, or is it? In this episode Jon is joined by Megan Murphy to dissect America's obsession with breakfast foods, and discuss the right way to start your day. Whether your at home or on the go, you'll find out what the BEST breakfast foods are according to the team at Eat This, Not That! Visit our partners at: healthiq.com/eatthis and foursigmatic.com/eatthis for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When we think about all of the innovative things that are filling up the food shelves these days most of don’t think about yogurt. But it's time to take a fresh look at the Dairy Aisle stable. From the game-changing Greek Yogurt movement to the newest varieties including Icelandic Skyr style and pea-based yogurts, how you think about yogurt is about to change...for the better! In this episode: The newest and most innovative yogurts hitting shelves now What ingredients you REALLY need to ​avoid  in your yogurt How yogurt can help fuel weight loss The BEST yogurts to stock up on now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When most of us want to lose some weight our first instinct is to run to the gym and drown ourselves in pools of sweat. Not So Fast! This week, Jon is joined by Eat This, Not That! Senior Editor Olivia Tarantino who sheds some light on the fast and easy ways that you can gain better control of your weight and your health - exercise free!​ In the episode you'll learn: How exercise may actually hurt your weight loss goals The easiest ways to start losing weight Today! How you can make simple pantry swaps that save hundreds of calories Why size really does matter, when it comes to plates​ This episode is sponsored by Health IQ. Visit healthiq.com/eatthis for more information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jon welcome's back Eat This, Not That! editor Christina Stiehl​ to ​take a deep dished dive into one of America’s favorite foods - PIZZA!  With about 21,000 slices of pizza eaten every minute​ in the U.S.​, it’s safe to say pizza is one of the most popular food options for Americans today! But with just about 350 slices eaten by the second, it makes us wonder - Can we really indulge without all the guilt? In TODAY’S Episode You’ll Learn …. The biggest mistakes you’re making when it comes to calling in for take out! The best pizza pie toppings to up your nutrient game & boost your metabolism! How to slice your calorie intake IN HALF the next time you dine out at your favorite pizzeria! PLUS: The Best Take Out and Frozen Pizza Picks!​ Support this show, but checking out our sponsors  foursigmatic.com/eatthis and ​healthiq.com/eatthis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every year, 10,000 new products hit our grocery store shelves, on top of the 38,000 items that are already there - making millions of Americans dread this inevitable task on our to-do list! ​ Stress no more. ​The ​ team at​Eat This, Not That!  ​has your fool-proof guide to super smart supermarket shopping! ​Listen in to hear how you can… ​Stock your pantry with the most important ingredients to make healthy meals for your family - all less than a dollar per serving! ​Some our favorite  ​new items​to toss in your shopping cart - saving you time - and headaches! ​Avoid some of the ​marketing head fakes that appear on packaging to make foods "sound" healthier than they really are. Decod ​e​labels on all your favorite foods - ​so you can make knowledgeable purchases each and every time! ​Use your freezer as your secret weapon to packing even more cost-effective, nutrient-packed, deliciousness into your life.​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sleep—it’s not something most of us associate with the foods that we eat. But according to the CDC one third of Americans are not sleeping enough and the foods you​ ​eat can actually hurt, or help, your chances at getting a restful night sleep. In this episode, Dave and Jon explore: The he​a​lth impacts of not sleeping enough ​T​he foods that you may not realize have a negative impact on sleep quality ​T​he foods to stock up​ on​to help you fall, and stay, asleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While foods like kale, quinoa and goji berries grab all of the "Super Foods" headlines and buzz, could the simple, snack-able nut be the real secret to unlocking super health and weight loss benefits? Jon and Dave crack the code and show you the best ways to look past the "health halos" and marketing buzz to make sure you know what nuts to stock up now. Plus: Get Dave's super-simple recipe for BBQ Spiced Nuts.​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Eat This, Not That! Podcast, we’re asking “where’s the beef?” as we go deep into one of America's all time favorite foods: BURGERS! By Tuning in You’ll Learn​:​ How your favorite chain like Five Guys, In-N-Out and Shake Shack stacks up against the competition! How to make easy swaps, saving hundreds of calories when craving your favorite fast food burger! The healthiest bun and topping options for a nutrient-packed meal every time! Ways to make knowledgeable purchases when food shopping, to ensure you’re getting the best beef for your buck! Plus so much more!​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of Eat This, Not That! Podcast, we take a deep dive into the very thing that impacts your weight, health, body and brain: Your metabolism!​ ​This essential, yet still somewhat mysterious, biological process is so important when it comes to weight loss. You may have inherited your mom's slow-mo metabolism, but there’s good news - you’re not stuck with it!​ Dave and Jon discuss Super Proteins, Super Carbs and Super Fats and how they can ignite your body’s fuel furnace to lose weight fast​.​​ ​How to stock up your kitchen with nutrient-dense foods to push the junk out of your diet and the fat out of your belly - once and for all​. And ​the dietary super-villains to eliminate from your​ pantry​like high fructose corn syrup, refined carbohydrates and sodas​.​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices