Megan Hageman, Author at Eat This Not That

Articles by Megan Hageman

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13 Best Trader Joe’s Desserts Of All Time

The popular specialty grocer is stocked with delectable treats—some have attained legendary status.

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8 Worst Soda Brands To Stay Away From

Lots of sugar, spice, and everything not so nice can be found in these fizzy beverages.

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7 Best Snacks to Buy at Sam’s Club Right Now

From sweet to salty, the warehouse has something for every kind of snacker—but most of these won't last long!

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7 Highest-Quality Frozen Seafood Brands

Dietitians recommend these trusted brands.

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Ketchup Brands with the Best-Quality Ingredients

Some versions of the popular, sticky red sauce are made better than others.

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3 Seafood Companies With the Worst Food Quality Practices

The harsh realities of the seafood industry may have you reconsidering that pescatarian diet.

7 Best Seafood Items to Buy at Costco, According to Chefs

7 Best Seafood Items to Buy at Costco

From scallops and shrimp to salmon and tuna, the warehouse club is awash in top-quality seafood.

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9 Discontinued Coca-Cola Drinks

Gone but not forgotten. Let’s take a peek into Coca-Cola’s fizzy graveyard.

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10 Craziest Costco Returns Customers Have Made

From dead plants to empty alcohol bottles, the Costco returns counter has seen it all.

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7 Grocery Shortages To Expect in Summer 2023

The global food crisis continues and 2023 has brought even more supply issues.

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8 Worst Meat Companies in America

The meat industry is one of America's most scandal-plagued enterprises.

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7 Most Popular Summer Snacks at Costco

Summer snacks are the best snacks and your local warehouse is stocked with them.

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6 Best Steaks To Buy at Costco Right Now, According to Chefs

Fire up the grill and get cooking with these top-quality, well-marbled cuts from Costco.

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9 Surprising Costco Policies You Didn't Know

Don’t get blindsided by the retailer’s intricate rules and regulations.

10 Grocery Items That Help Save the Planet

10 Grocery Items That Help Save the Planet

Show support for these sustainable products and brands on Earth Day and beyond.

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Expert Tips on How to Choose the Best Seafood

Don’t look like a fish out of water at the seafood counter.

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9 Reasons To Dump Costco For Sam’s Club

Both warehouse clubs share a lot in common, but Sam's Club offers some big advantages over rival Costco.

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8 Worst Pepsi Products Of All Time

For all its success, PepsiCo is not immune to failure. Several product releases became historic flops.

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9 Best Specialty Grocery Stores in America

For international and hard-to-find foods, specialty supermarkets are a godsend.

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9 Best Meats to Buy at Costco

From steaks and seafood to pork and poultry, Costco's meat counter beckons with top-quality cuts.

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12 Grocery Items You Should Never Splurge On

Don't needlessly throw away good money during your next supermarket run.

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Every Item Costco Has Discontinued in 2023

Kiss these Costco food and kitchen items goodbye.

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10 Best Freezer Staples at Costco

Don’t get (freezer) burned at mealtime, always make sure to have these items ready to go.

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7 Worst Grocery Chains For Your Wallet

Some supermarkets strive to keep food prices down. Other stores have different priorities.

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7 Most Underrated Grocery Items at Costco

Forget the croissants and rotisserie chicken, these lesser-hyped foods are some of Costco’s finest.

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12 Splurge-Worthy Grocery Items

Be sure to loosen the purse strings in these areas of the store.

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9 Most Overrated Grocery Items at Costco

Many Costco fan favorites simply don't live up to the hype, members say.

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7 Discontinued Costco Food Court Items

These beloved classics were cut from Costco's menu in recent years.

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10 Secrets of America's Largest Grocery Store, Jungle Jim's

Explore Jungle Jim's, the famed store dubbed a “theme park for foodies."

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12 Once-Popular Cereals You Wouldn't Touch Today

Serving up a bowlful of America’s all-time worst breakfast concoctions.

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