7-Eleven Now Has a Tater Tot Bar

Move over, nachos. Tater tots are in town! 7-Eleven has just decided to invest in a make-it-yourself tater tot bar at select locations. The bar features a bevy of condiments, including  onions, jalapeños, and pico de gallo, so you can top your taters till your heart’s content.

Of course cheese and chili will be on hand too, though they’ll cost an extra buck to add. You can buy 10 tots for a dollar or get 25 for two dollars. This is the correct choice, obviously. If you are desperate enough to buy tater tots from 7-Eleven you must buy as many as you can! There are no small-sized regrets.

In terms of quality, well, these potatoes are probably on par with any hot food item at 7-Eleven, but as with any mini-mart snack, its appeal is rooted way more in nostalgia and convenience than actual taste. These tots might be cooked in a microwave, but who cares if the texture is iffy and the flavor is bland. Nothing brings you back to your sad, suburban youth faster than food warmed by a light bulb. And in the end, isn’t that what really counts?

Even if they aren’t as ideal as you’d prefer, it’s still a better option than those limp hot dogs that have been sitting out for two days in a row.

The internet sure is excited over them, at least. And if something can distract Twitter from politics, that’s always a victory.

I realize it’s 7-Eleven, but I feel like the world just got a little better. TATER TOTS. ⚡️ “7-Eleven now has a build-your-own tater tot bar”https://t.co/7JwJhTLnzS

— hp_IN (@hp_IN) March 15, 2018

At the very least, it is a triumph for those seeking to mix up their snack time on the go. And hey, it sure beats stale potato chips!

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Leafy Greens Are Your Brain’s Best Friend, According to a New Study

As if you needed another reason to eat your vegetables, a new study has found that those who eat at least one serving of leafy greens a day—including cooked spinach, collard greens, and kale—have a better memory and cognitive function than those who never or rarely eat vegetables. The difference between those who ate greens and those who didn’t was the equivalent of being 11 years younger, in terms of cognition.

The study was published in the journal Neurology and tracked 960 people who were an average of 81-years-old. None of them showed any signs of dementia. Participants filled out a survey regarding foods they commonly ate and then had their memory and thinking skills tested. While the results don’t directly prove that green vegetables improve cognition, a correlation was found in the results.

Martha Clare Morris, study lead and nutritional epidemiologist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, said something we’ve long suspected. “Adding a daily serving of green, leafy vegetables to your diet may be a simple way to foster your brain health.” We knew there was a reason to stock up on salad!

Over 5.5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s. Using nutrition as a strategic measure to prevent the disease is increasingly being researched by scientists and this field of study is only expected to grow. While scientists are unsure why these specific veggies are associated with boosting your brain health, they do know that they are rich in nutrients like vitamin E and K, lutein, beta carotene, and folate.

The best part is that there are plenty of ways to incorporate leafy greens into your diet. Sneak them in a smoothie, top off your sandwich with spinach, or eat an extra side of kale with dinner. There really are no excuses for eating these vital veggies.

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