Crunch Time: 6 New Healthy Chips to Try
Snacks go on a health kick, incorporating whole grains, beans, and even (surprise!) leafy greens.
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Beanitos Bean Chips
Whole beans, like black and pinto, are cooked and mixed with rice to form these satisfying snacks. And they don't spike blood sugar levels, meaning you'll feel fuller longer.
$4; supermarkets
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Food Should Taste Good
White Cheddar
These corn chips, packed with nutritional superstars flaxseeds, sesame seeds and quinoa, are a great alternative to regular chips—and terrific with salsa.
$3; Whole Foods
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Late July Mild Green Mojo
Organic multigrain chips have all the flavor you want—zesty lime, green chili, bright herbs—built right into them, so you can skip the guacamole and salsa.
$3; supermarkets
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Jalapeño Popchips
Slices of potato are air-popped like popcorn—instead of deep-fried like traditional chips—to create these spicy, low-fat puffs.
$3; supermarkets
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Riceworks Sea Salt
Hold one of these gluten-free crisps up to the light, and you'll see grains of brown rice baked in—their hearty flavor comes through in every bite.
$3; supermarkets
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Rhythm Superfoods Kale Chips
One of the world's healthiest foods, kale gets surprisingly crunchy when dehydrated—and turns into guilt-free snack food with flavors like Kool Ranch.
$6; Whole Foods; amazon.com
From the
May 2011 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
