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Celebrate National Snack Day with delicious and fun treats - it's time to get creative and snack away!
Celebrate National Snack Day on March 4 and treat yourself to your favorite snacks! After all, snacking is an important part of life. People have been enjoying snacks since ancient times, when they used natural ingredients like nuts, fruits and grains to satisfy their cravings between meals. Today there are so many delicious snack options available that it can be hard to decide which one you should enjoy first!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>10,000 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The First Snacks</div><div class='timeline-text'>Human eating habits shift; we begin experimenting with foods leading to the creation of the first snacks made of grains, nuts, and fruits.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>3000 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bread as Ancient Snack</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Egyptians started baking bread, a food item that came to be widely used as a snack throughout history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>500 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popcorn: A Snack Hits Its Stride</div><div class='timeline-text'>Popcorn, made by heating kernels, serves as a lightweight and easy-to-carry snack for many ancient cultures, notably American Indian tribes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1853</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Potato Chips</div><div class='timeline-text'>Restaurant cook George Crum invents the potato chip in response to a customer complaint about thick french fries, making it a popular snack.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Twinkies Come on the Scene</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first packaged snack cake, the Twinkie, is invented by James Dewar, fostering a whole new genre in the snack industry.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Snack Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Snack Day is officially recognized in the U.S., giving snack lovers a day to celebrate and indulge in their favorite treats.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a snack board</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up all your favorite snacks, such as chips and dip, pretzels, popcorn, crackers, nuts, and candy and arrange them on a large board or platter. Place the board in the center of the table and enjoy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a snack tasting party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for an evening of snacks and rating. Everyone brings their favorite snacks and you provide the rating cards. Enjoy trying out all the different snacks while rating each one.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local bakery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Treat yourself to some of the best snacks around. Visit a local bakery for freshly baked cookies, cupcakes, brownies, muffins, pies or cake.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own snacks</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to make your own snacks. Whip up some guacamole and tortilla chips, bake some sweet potato fries with your favorite seasonings, or try making popcorn balls.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a snack drive</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a snack drive for a local food pantry or homeless shelter. Collect donations from friends and family or ask local stores for donations of nonperishable snack items such as granola bars, crackers, chips, nuts, dried fruit and candy.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Snacks are convenient</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Snacks are great for busy days when you don't have time to sit down and eat a full meal. They're quick and easy to prepare, and can provide you with the boost of energy you need to get through your day. Plus, there's a wide variety of snacks available today, from healthy options like nuts and fruits, to indulgent treats like cookies and cakes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Snacks promote creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With snacks, the possibilities are endless! There are so many different flavor combinations that you can try, from sweet and salty mixes to savory delicacies. From trail mix and granola bars to pita chips with hummus - get creative and have fun in the kitchen trying out new recipes!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Snacks are a healthy choice</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By making healthier snack choices such as nuts, seeds or fresh fruit, you can help keep yourself energized throughout the day without packing on extra calories. Snacking can also be a great way to add essential vitamins and minerals to your diet that may be lacking from other meals or drinks.</p></div></div>
National Snack Day is celebrated on March 4 every year. In 2024 National Snack Day will occur on a Monday.
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