3: The Future of Processed Foods

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Few things are more polarizing than food dichotomies.

Think: chocolate vs. vanilla, corner brownie vs. center piece, and pizza with vs. without pineapple.

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In most cases, people arefirmlyon one team or the other.

As you might have guessed from the name, lazy pickles are incredibly straightforward.

Are all the juicy details are ahead, and heads up: Theyre kind of a big dill.

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registered dietitian, national on-air nutrition expert, and author ofMostly Plant-Based: 100 Delicious Plant-Forward Recipes Using 10 Ingredients or Less

Place the jar in the refrigerator for a day, andvoila:homemade pickle heaven.

(God bless em.)

Think: red onions, carrots, jalapenos, or asparagus spears.

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According to registered dietitianMia Syn, MS, RDN, pickles can be a source of hydration post sweat-session.

(Just keep an eye on your sodium intake, because pickle juice is loaded with it.)

Reading through the ingredients on the pickle jar label is important.

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registered dietitian, national on-air nutrition expert, and author ofMostly Plant-Based: 100 Delicious Plant-Forward Recipes Using 10 Ingredients or Less

A hand is stirring a sourdough starter in a glass jar, on a kitchen countertop. The light casts a warm glow, highlighting the ingredients inside the jar.

Two cups with coffee and green tea on a beige background.