

Saltine crackers add a velvety depth and satisfying crunch to soups and are an unobtrusive stage for cheeses, but overall, they don't offer much in the way of nutrition.Made primarily of flour, water, butter and salt, saltine crackers contain simple carbohydrates which can have a damaging effect on everything from your blood sugar levels to your metabolism.During the Great Depression, saltines became a staple in many American kitchens because they could be added to meatless soups to provide texture and could be crumbled and added to meatloaf or meatballs to stretch the number of people a small amount of meat could feed.This doesn't just have an adverse effect on your blood pressure – taking in too much salt can cause water retention, making you feel and look bloated.They are a favorite of children who dislike strong flavors or difficult textures and, because they're so bland and easy to digest, have long been a staple for women experiencing morning sickness.Many of these are gluten-free and vegan and are made with flaxseed and almond flour and are packed full of other nuts and seeds.
