How America turned into a nation of snackers
Fruit snacks, snack bars, savory snacks, biscuits and more: Eating habits have changed, and people increasingly snack instead of eat traditional meals. Here's why.
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Fruit snacks, snack bars, savory snacks, biscuits and more: Eating habits have changed, and people increasingly snack instead of eat traditional meals. Here's why.
Here's a look at 10 plant-based, nut-free and kid-friendly snacks that are easy to pack as a new academic year is starting. Some don't even require you to cook.
Ultraprocessed foods include prepackaged soups, sauces and frozen pizza and pleasure foods like hot dogs, french fries, sodas, store-bought cookies, cakes, candies, doughnuts, ice cream and many more.
This sauce is so adaptable. Try it as a dip for raw vegetables, or instead of mayonnaise on your sandwiches. It’s also a lovely accompaniment to simple grilled chicken.
Turn this easy dip into a full-blown appetizer spread (or dinner, we won't judge!) with the addition of some crudités, grilled eggplant and crackers. Pair it with a bubbly cava or other sparkling wine for an instant party.
These giant cookies are suitable for sharing at the lunch table or tucking into a backpack for replenishment on hikes or bicycle trips.
Soggy bread sandwiches have plagued brown-bag lunches for too long. The solution is a one-ingredient swap: Replace the bread with bell peppers.
The pickle-obsessed can get a pickle pizza with a side of pickle potato chips, wash it down with a pickle beer and have pickle ice cream for dessert.
It's not $5, but Subway's newest subscription program makes the price of its footlong even more appetizing.
If you ever looked at a dive bar and thought "yum," then this snack is for you.
It’s the height of peach season right now, so the marinade includes buttermilk and pureed peaches along with chopped fresh thyme and mint leaves.
To really give these “patties” a savory boost, brush them with vegetarian steak sauce. Add a simple side salad or some grilled veggies for a satisfying and easy dinner on the grill.