I visited Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Chili's with a $30 budget. Some chains offered way more value than others.

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A composite image of the exteriors of Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Chili's restaurants.
I compared $30 meals at three different chain restaurants to find the best value.

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I'm a dietitian who loves shopping at Trader Joe's. Here are 12 items I rely on to make easy, nutritious meals.

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A composite image of Serena holding a can of Trader Joe's garbanzo beans and a loaf of organic seeded bread.
Garbanzo beans and seeded bread are some of the many things I buy at Trader Joe's for easy meals.

Serena Pratt

I tried matcha lattes from Starbucks, Dunkin', and Tim Hortons. One was bitter, one was too milky, and one was just right.

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an iced matcha
Nothing beats an iced matcha on a spring day.

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Should organic food be so expensive?

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Organic food often costs more than conventional food because it is more expensive to produce. Farmers have higher labor costs, costly infrastructure, and strict certification requirements under the widely trusted USDA organic label.

I tried 6 of Aldi's budget-friendly frozen pizzas and found some real winners under $5

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A plate with six slices of different pizzas on it
Frozen pizza can be an affordable lunch or dinner, and Aldi has great options under its Mama Cozzi's label.

Meredith Schneider

10 celebrities' favorite sandwiches, from the basic to the bizarre

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Elvis Presley eating a sandwich.
Elvis Presley's favorite sandwich includes banana, bacon, and peanut butter.

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I tried grilled cheese sandwiches from Sonic, Shake Shack, and Five Guys. My favorite was also the least expensive.

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Half of each of the author's grilled cheese sandwiches from Five Guys, Shake Shack, and Sonic arranged on a plate.
I ordered grilled cheese sandwiches at Five Guys, Shake Shack, and Sonic.

Steven John

A nutritionist eats 100 grams of protein a day. This simple snacking formula helps him hit his goal.

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A man smiling while sitting at a kitchen table.
Rob Hobson eats protein-rich snacks like edamame, yogurt, and seeds.

Andrew Burton

I'm a dietitian who stocks up on these 10 foods at Costco so I can fill my daughter's lunch box in 5 minutes or less

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Lauren Manaker and daughter at table
I've come up with nutritious lunch recipes that my 10-year-old will actually eat at school.

Lauren Manaker

The most iconic diner in every state

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Oasis Diner
From classic 1950s diners to hole-in-the-wall burger joints, here are the most iconic diners in every state.

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