"salty snacks" news and stories

We've already heard all the reasons why soda is bad for kids, so we won't go into them. Again.

However, we will say that just as bad as soda is the thing that makes kids thirsty for soda in the first place: salt. According to a British study published in an American Heart Association journal, kids who eat salty snacks and meals get thirsty and often turn to sodas to quench their thirst. Researchers go on to say that the salt isn't coming from the salt shaker, but from manufactured food.

The solution? Cut back on salty, processed snacks.

As if we needed to say that.

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Nothing can beat a fresh, soft pretzel from Philadelphia. The best ones come from "the Sale," which is a cross between a flea market and a farmer's market and also happens to have a lot of Amish people selling outrageously tasty food. Going out to find the perfect pretzel is not always convenient, however, and a homemade pretzel can be a good alternative. Not only is the the taste to look forward to, but the pretzels are easy and fun to make. Another kid friendly recipe, you can let your kids help to shape all the pretzels after the dough is risen. A second rise is not necessary when making these, as it helps them stay chewy.

There was a time when a vending machine simply dispensed chilled sodas. After that, they carried a full range of candy bars and salty snack products. There were even vending machines that brewed you a cup of coffee and heated your instant cup o' soup. Soon other industries beyond food will be able to stock their wares in these machines, traditionally only food-delivery systems. The Denver Post reports that Safeway supermarkets in Colorado have been testing these machines in stores since late last year. Nestled amongst food products, the Zoom Shops carry such goods as iPods, Playstations and DVD sets. Don't dig out the retractable quarter on a string from your childhood, though. That trick may have gotten you a free Coke, but these new machines only take credit cards. Will there eventually be a middle ground between 65¢ packets of pretzels and iPods - like a blender or a mid-range toaster oven? Only time will tell....

 

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