Are the chips sold in the health food section of the grocery store better choices than regular chips?
Many of these products do offer nutritional advantages over traditional snack chips. Some are lower in sodium, with about half to two-thirds less sodium per serving. Other varieties have cut fat, with savings of 3 to 6 grams of fat per ounce. And, when the total fat is lower, calories are usually lower, too. However, there are some cautions to be aware of when choosing “healthier” chips. For example, not all are lower in fat and sodium. Some reduced-fat varieties have added salt and organic chips are not necessarily lower in fat or sodium. In addition, some of the products labeled “no trans fat” may contain saturated fat instead. Regardless of what product you choose remember that portion control is still vital. Check the Nutrition Facts label to find the serving size because it is not the same on all products. The standard serving size of chips is one ounce, which is usually about 12 to 15 potato or tortilla chips (or about 40 of the smaller corn chips). Also bear in mind that even re
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