Least unhealthy snack chip that's still tasty?

[Tommy_Carcetti]

I say "least unhealthy" as opposed to "healthiest" because I'm under no illusion that most snack chips are somehow considered health foods. There's not. I'm not looking to pig out on an entire bag, but something just to have a few chips at a time once or twice a day to tide my hunger over. (Ever since I started cutting portions and sugary snacks a couple months ago, my stomach's been grumbling something fierce mid morning and mid afternoon.)

I'm looking for something that's both tasty (i.e. doesn't taste like cardboard or air) and not so unhealthy for me in a limited setting. The thing is, when I looked at the bags of the various chips, they all seemed to have around 140-160 calories per serving, but perhaps some might have some added benefits in other areas nutrionally.

[hedgehog]

1. Not chip, but have you tried any apples lately?

Forget that old Red Delicious - Try a Fuji or Honey Crisp or Empire or Crispen or Granny Smith. Crunchy and sweet or crunchy and sour, take your pick.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

3. I'll be honest--not a fan of apples.

Unless they are baked in a pie, and well, that's not even in the universe of healthy.

I have been snacking on blueberries as my main snack since my health kick. But I'm looking to have a little more variety.

[newcriminal]

2. I know it isn't a chip, but

I like baby carrots instead of chips now. When i need something to crunch on, either a stressful day or just craving something crunchy, I can eat a whole small bag of carrots.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

4. That sounds good, except...

....if I see a bag of baby carrots, I'll probably want a ranch dip to go along with them, and it's all a wash at that point.

Same goes for broccoli.

[valerief]

5. Scoop celery in hummus. If you can afford the carbs, use WASA bread instead. nt

[Paulie]

6. Sun Chips

Best bet.

[Adsos Letter]

7. I concur.

Tasty too.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

8. I love Sun Chips and it was the first that came to mind.

However, I've heard from some people that Sun Chips aren't any healthier than any other snack chip.

I'd love for them to be wrong about it.

[hlthe2b]

9. I can actually suggest one that really IS healthy...

But, know that while I consider them tasty, I come from the perspective of low carb dieting (<70 grams CHO) for months now, so anything that remotely resembles a chip or cracker gives me intense pleasure.

But these (FLACKERS) are made from flax and come in several flavors. My favs are tomato/basil (sort of a pizza taste) and cinnamin/currants (nice sort of sweeter version), but the other flavors aren't bad at all. I find them at health food stores (Sprouts--not WHOLE FOODS) and VItacost.com. Amazon has them from time to time.



VERY VERY filling, low in carbs, high in fiber, low calorie

As one absolutely addicted to the bad carbs out there, these can sort of fill that void.

[elleng]

24. Great! Thanks!

I need some such! Are they generally available?

[hlthe2b]

25. Not so much. Whole Foods hasn't started carrying, but smaller health stores do & vitacost.com

Amazon.com has had them in the past too. I get them at a local health food chain called SPROUTS..

[Smarmie Doofus]

10. Unsalted ( or lightly salted) popcorn or pretzels?

Less sat. fat, etc. than chips.

Also... what about baked potato chips?

[shenmue]

11. Pop Chips

[grasswire]

12. have you considered nuts?

chips are not going to have the protein that will tide you over -- they will just turn into sugar in your belly.

Nuts, on the other hand, are FULL of nutritional benefits. Especially walnuts, almonds, and peanuts. And LOADED with protein.

[CurtEastPoint]

13. I have gotten fond of these, 'The Better Chip'

http://www.thebetterchip.com/

[LoveMyCali]

16. These are what I was thinking of except I couldn't remember the name

They have them in Hannaford's where I live. The beet ones are the only ones I've tried but they are really good with salsa.

[CurtEastPoint]

17. I couldn't remember the name either! I kept asking for 'Best Chip'

Oh, the old mind! I found them at Publix in the deli area. As I recall they are not cheap! $3.49!

[Kali]

14. corn tortilla chips

whole grain, taste great, and you can eat all the salsa you want - it is healthy too (good with beans too)

the only real drawback is they are fried.

even better - homebaked "tostadas" - fresh corn tortillas with a little mound of grated cheese, sprinkle of salt and baked at 375 until crisp.

[IdaBriggs]

26. My mouth just filled with drool reading that!

Sounds yummy!

[kwassa]

15. Trader Joes has all kinds of interesting chips ...

flaxseed tortilla chips, black bean tortilla chips, sweet potato tortilla chips .... and many types of vegetable chips. We've tried most of them.

TJs doesn't know how to make a decent pretzel, though.

[Avalux]

18. These are really yummy, not bad for you as far as chips go....

Fiery Tomato Baked Lentil Chips. Nutritional information is provided at the link. I really like them!

http://www.abesmarket.com/baked-lentil-chips-fiery-tomato-4-5oz.html?utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=24058&utm_source=google&mr:trackingCode=43AFBB9F-7BF5-E211-B773-BC305BF933C0&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=52431920725&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=59481669017&gclid=CN76mtXorMECFQcPaQod5ZMArg

[noamnety]

19. Indian Papadum

It's made from lentils (peas? something like that, so high fiber and protein), and you can crisp them in the microwave if you don't want to fry them. Totally guilt free.

[surrealAmerican]

22. usually chickpeas ...

... at least that's what I thought. According to wikipedia, they can be made with " lentils, chickpeas, black gram (urad flour), rice, or potato".

Of course, you'll be wanting some coriander chutney for those.

[eppur_se_muova]

20. Banana chips ...

you can buy them with jaggery (brown sugar) in Indian groceries.

[PennyK]

21. Couldn't be more sugar-full

Bananas are full of sugar even before adding the brown sugar.

[marzipanni]

23. Food Should Taste Good snacks

Especially these, if you like olives-
http://www.foodshouldtastegood.com/products/tortilla/olive

But I haven't tried all these yet-
http://www.foodshouldtastegood.com/

[IcyPeas]

27. Trader Joe's - Spicy Soy & Flaxseed

My absolute guilty pleasure:

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nutritional information:

http://www.fooducate.com/app#page=product&id=85636A1A-169F-11E0-BF92-FEFD45A4D471

[IcyPeas]

28. Have' A Corn Chips

These are flavored with soy sauce. (link includes nutrition info)

Ingredients: Corn, Soy Bean Oil, Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soy Beans, Salt), Lime.

http://www.shopwell.com/havea-corn-chips/chips-pretzels/p/3967577777

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[The Velveteen Ocelot]

29. I've been making zucchini chips. They sound awful but they're very good.

Thinly slice a zucchini (best to use a mandolin slicer), place the slices on paper towels and press out most of the moisture without squashing the slices. Arrange the slices on parchment paper on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, sprinkle lightly with salt and bake at 225 degrees for about 2 hours, til the slices are brown and crispy.

I have eaten entire large zucchinis made into chips, at one sitting.

[Sognefjord]

30. I wish we had some of those stores closer to us.

Good suggestions!

[LiberalElite]

31. Corn Thins are tasty, fat free and only a few calories:

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/6877428760840267938?rlz=1C1AFAB_enUS444&espv=2&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.77412846,d.cWc&ion=1&biw=1600&bih=760&q=corn+cakes&sns=1&pf=i&tch=1&ech=2&psi=V789VJLhDu78sASnj4K4CA.1413332748192.1&sa=X&ei=WL89VJ77NaHjsATg44KQCA&sqi=2&ved=0CJgBELkk#sgro=o

[3catwoman3]

32. Another treat from Trader Joe's...

...that is a new fave of mine is their Inner Peas - dried and baked whole pea pods. they have a nice crunch and are 130 calories a serving. If you have a bad case of the munchies, you can eat the whole bag or 3.5 servings for about 450 calories. I have been known to do that.

[hibbing]

33. Kettle chips dipped in mayo, like Chuggo