6 Snack Substitutes for Potato Chips A sandwich can get mighty lonely on that big old plate at lunchtime. So why not add some potato chips to give it some company? For starters, our best bet is that the side doesn’t contain much nutritional value. We’re so programmed to think that some meals need to be eaten with potato chips that we don’t stop and consider the harm we might be doing to our bodies. That’s why we’ve got 6 healthier snacks for you! 1. Baked Chips – It’s been more than five years since baked chips have become mainstream, but still, they’re not as big as they should be! After all, they’re so much better for you than a normal potato chip! One snack-size bag of regular chips has 150 calories, while baked chips have about 110! 2. Edamame – Also called soybeans, these mini vegetables take time to eat because you have to peel them out of their pods. Though it’s not a difficult thing to do, it forces you to eat slower which can help you stop eating when you’re full. They’re also super tasty, and a perfect sub for potato chips. 3. Popcorn – Low-fat microwave popcorn is fun to make and fun to eat! Popped kernels are a fabulous side for a sandwich or any other meal, and if you’re looking to stave off pounds, you can still indulge in it! Not feelin’ normal popcorn? Try spicing it up with cinnamon or your favorite seasoning. 4. Pita Chips – The main problem with potato chips is that they’re not filling. That’s why mindless munching is hard to resist. Pita chips, on the other hand, provide you with fiber and if you’re weary of buying them form the store, you can just make your own. 5. Vegetable Chips – We’re not talking about the store-bought variety that usually isnt much better than a normal potato chip. We want you to try making your own homemade vegetable chips! Bake slices of your favorite veggies in the oven for a tasty snack that’s cheap! We recommend you start with zucchini, sweet potatoes and carrots. 6. Whole Grain Crackers – A whole-grain cracker is a chip’s thinner cousin! These snacks are full of flavor and usually much lower in fat than potato chips. Still, take a glance at the nutrition label and skip over crackers that are high in sodium or sugar. Those can be just as bad as your chips! - See more at: fitandfabliving/weightloss/weight-loss-tips/4989-6-snack-substitutes-for-potato-chips#sthash.XFxd2P3c.dpuf
Posted on: Sat, 30 Nov 2013 18:26:00 +0000
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