Crisps, aka Potato chips

[beatle]

They are about the only junk food I like or crave. And, of course, I know they are not good for you. In fact I do believe they are downright bad for you.

BUT, I'm just wondering if the organic kind, fried in expensive not-so-awful oil are so bad. I seem to recall reading that potato chips have carcinogens... something to do with the process of making them, which might apply to the "good" organic kind, too...? Anyone know anything about this?

[Evie.Lou]

Crisps, aka Potato chips

I LOVE CHIPS but I know they are high in fat and salt and they are anything dut healthy.I have been trying to live by the role of 3 only 3 chips ,only 3 bites of cake,only 3 swigs of pepsi etc. etc.It is kinga working for me.I think that bad foods are the only thing that I can sucessfully moderate.....Evie

[Cinders]

Crisps, aka Potato chips

Beatle,

I can't speak to the carcinogen thing. However, I can tell you that potato chips are a huge downfall of mine.

Salt, carbs and fat. A perfect food.

Cindi

[Accountable for Me]

Crisps, aka Potato chips

I have no idea about the carcinogen thing. Sorry.

When I have a craving it is for something salty and greasy. I don't have much of a sweet tooth, if at all.

If you find out about any 'good' chip out there, please let me know! I have tried the 'baked' ones. Might as well chew on a sock and save the calories.

[greeneyes]

Crisps, aka Potato chips

I'm there. Two bowls side by side. One candy, one ptotao chips. I will grab the chips and hide in the corner. Unless it's M&M peanuts. Then I take both bowls.:H

Look at the kind of oil. Read the lable.

[Ripple]

Crisps, aka Potato chips

Lets see i eat Fritos, Cheese Curlz, Chips, um...all that Crunchy Stuff..I do like Wasa Crisp Bread though..it has good fiber. Munch on..it relieves stress! :l

Go to any health food store and get sweet potato chips, blue corn and veggie stick snacks..they have no bad oils in them..:l

[Finding My Self]

Crisps, aka Potato chips

Sorry Beatle...can't help much...except be glad it's not Bombay Mix!!! Ahhhhhhhhhh! I'm totally addicted and it's rubbish for anyone! (Sainsbury's is best as it's really, really curry-y!)

Not-Hugs (!)
FMS

[FloridaBoy]

Crisps, aka Potato chips

Fat is fat, organic or not. Some may not be as bad as others but intake should be limited.

But, if you keep drinking you will be die early for sure. Chips can't be as bad as AL. There are some lower fat ones that are tasty. Abstain from AL, mod the chips and be happy.

[louise]

Crisps, aka Potato chips

Tims!

There are chips that don't use any hydrogenated or transfats and use better oils like canola or safflower. Tims makes ones with less salt that are fabulous. If weight was not a big issue, I would eat them often. Not sure potato chips really count as holistic healing but who knows?

[Accountable for Me]

Crisps, aka Potato chips

I think it is A-OK to indulge once in a while. Especially during PMS!

[Heavenly]

Crisps, aka Potato chips

I love Walker's Cheese and Onion crisps but then I also adore chips, fish and mushy peas from the chippy (on't corner of th' road) or meat n tater pie, chips, and curry sauce - nectar from the gods and don't worry if it's cooked in old oil makes it taste better. I gave up fags and booze can't give up food too !!!

[cuckoosnest83]

Crisps, aka Potato chips

Florida Boy, love the attitude. Great way to look at life. Beatle, I don't know of any healthy chips but I have found if I buy the snack packs in bulk and limit myself to a snack pack of chips when I feel the craving helps.

[southernbelle47]

Crisps, aka Potato chips

I love Cape Cod's kettle cooked chips.
They have no trans fat .
Yum!
Nancy

[beatle]

Crisps, aka Potato chips

I definitely agree with the Florida Boy Attitude. And what a good idea with the snack packs (though much more expensive).

I also love Fritos, though I can't get them here. I've convinced myself they are healthier than potato chips, but I wonder if that's true? (I don't think they are deep fried, are they?)

And as long as we are on the subject, how about popcorn? Is that good for you? Or much less bad for you? (And I'm not talking about the air-popped stuff. Like Accountable, I'd just as soon chew on a sock.)

[FloridaBoy]

Crisps, aka Potato chips

beatle;341765 wrote: I definitely agree with the Florida Boy Attitude. And what a good idea with the snack packs (though much more expensive).

I also love Fritos, though I can't get them here. I've convinced myself they are healthier than potato chips, but I wonder if that's true? (I don't think they are deep fried, are they?)

Fritos report card Calories in Frito-Lay, Inc. - FRITOS Chili Cheese Flavored Corn Chips

Yes, they are deep fried.

And as long as we are on the subject, how about popcorn? Is that good for you? Or much less bad for you? (And I'm not talking about the air-popped stuff. Like Accountable, I'd just as soon chew on a sock.)

I rather like Orville Redenbacher light butter popcorn. The bagged microwave stuff. Air popped? Yuk.