5 Healthier (But Still Delicious) Potato Chip Alternatives
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Potato chips-the unofficial snack of football season-are a train wreck for your body: high in fat, sodium, and calories. The good news is that there are plenty of chips that are just as addicting and not chock-full of grease. Here are five better ways to crunch this fall.
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This is a grain-free snack that provides all the benefits of vegetables. Varieties include beet, jicama, sweet potato, and carrot. Buyer beware: Make sure the root vegetable is listed as the first ingredient so you know the chip truly contains vegetables. And go with a baked chip. Brands we like: Rhythm Superfoods, Siete, and Terra.
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These are similar in crunch to potato chips, and they're lower in saturated fat and calories than, say, Classic Lay's. Buyer beware: Look for quinoa as the first ingredient on the package. Also, just know that these chips aren't as nutritious as the other chips here. Brand we like: Simply 7.
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Beans have a ton of fiber-which helps us get full faster and stay full longer-so these bean-based chips will satisfy cravings and keep weight in check. Buyer beware: Keep it to one serving, or about 10 chips. And look for brands that use whole beans. Brands we like: Beanitos and Beanfields.
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These chips are so high in protein-about 20g per serving-they're great on game day or post-workout. They're also low in carbs and semi-low in calories. Buyer beware: These contain dairy, so avoid them if you're intolerant or on a dairy-free diet. And look for flavors low in sodium, like cheddar. Brand we like: Quest Nutrition.
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With flavors like spicy chili lime and nacho cheese, these gluten-free, vegan-friendly chips are low in carbs and high in fiber. The best part: Each chip contains about 1g of protein. Buyer beware: Stick to one serving to keep your intake of sodium low. Brand we like: Protes.
Back to introPotato chips-the unofficial snack of football season-are a train wreck for your body: high in fat, sodium, and calories. The good news is that there are plenty of chips that are just as addicting and not chock-full of grease. Here are five better ways to crunch this fall.
This is a grain-free snack that provides all the benefits of vegetables. Varieties include beet, jicama, sweet potato, and carrot.
Buyer beware: Make sure the root vegetable is listed as the first ingredient so you know the chip truly contains vegetables. And go with a baked chip.
Brands we like: Rhythm Superfoods, Siete, and Terra.
These are similar in crunch to potato chips, and they're lower in saturated fat and calories than, say, Classic Lay's.
Buyer beware: Look for quinoa as the first ingredient on the package. Also, just know that these chips aren't as nutritious as the other chips here.
Brand we like: Simply 7.
Beans have a ton of fiber-which helps us get full faster and stay full longer-so these bean-based chips will satisfy cravings and keep weight in check.
Buyer beware: Keep it to one serving, or about 10 chips. And look for brands that use whole beans.
Brands we like: Beanitos and Beanfields.
These chips are so high in protein-about 20g per serving-they're great on game day or post-workout. They're also low in carbs and semi-low in calories.
Buyer beware: These contain dairy, so avoid them if you're intolerant or on a dairy-free diet. And look for flavors low in sodium, like cheddar.
Brand we like: Quest Nutrition.
With flavors like spicy chili lime and nacho cheese, these gluten-free, vegan-friendly chips are low in carbs and high in fiber. The best part: Each chip contains about 1g of protein.
Buyer beware: Stick to one serving to keep your intake of sodium low.
Brand we like: Protes.
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