Chips to Keep Cravings in Check

Potato chips are one of the snack foods that dieters have the hardest time giving up. The salty taste and satisfying crunch make chips a great snack by themselves or accompanying a sandwich. The trouble is they're usually fried in oil, making them high on calories and low on nutrition.

Take heart - there are some alternatives to standard potato chips that can nip those cravings in the bud without sabotaging your diet efforts. Baked chips are becoming more popular and now come in a variety of flavors just like the traditional fried chips - try barbeque, sour cream & onion or salt & vinegar. Just remember to eat them in moderation. Even the baked variety will add calories if you eat half the bag!

Atkins Crunchers are an alternative to chips that are a soy-based alternative to potato chips. They're very low in carbs and calories and have a satisfying crunch similar to a tortilla chip. With four flavors to choose from, you can have real variety, too. These get high marks from those on a low carb diet, although the price is a bit steep.

Sami's Bakery at www.samisbakery.com also has millet and flax chips that are a cross between Melba toast and tortilla chips. These are baked to a crispy crunch and come in plain, cinnamon or garlic flavors. They are delicious and nutritious with almost no fat.

The snack aisle at your local health food store is sure to have some healthful chips, including the new generation of rice chips (no, these don't taste like the old "Styrofoam" rice cakes) that come in a wide range of flavors. Try a variety pack, and get munching!

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