Chips – a staple of many an evening with friends and simultaneously a symbol of unhealthy eating. Everyone will say they could give them up, but they won't be eating the proverbial spinach during a movie! Luckily, we have a solution! What can you eat instead of chips? Snacks that are not only healthy but also incredibly tasty!
Vegetable and fruit chips
You think—snacks, and by implication—chips! This association is as obvious as the fact that the traditional salty or spicy versions are very unhealthy. Few people realize, however, that organic food stores are increasingly offering fruit and vegetable chips that taste great and, more importantly, are healthy! A perfect example are organic pumpkin chips, which are rich in vitamins A, B, C, and PP, as well as a good amount of potassium, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus. It's also worth remembering that 100g of pumpkin contains only 30 kcal!
Nuts
Another synonym for the word snack is a nut, usually a peanut with a generous amount of salt or in a crunchy, spicy shell. These little calorie bombs are very easy to replace with nuts in their natural form, without any additives. Importantly, there's a huge selection to choose from – cashews , walnuts, Brazil nuts , hazelnuts , pecans , macadamia nuts, and many others taste delicious and are packed with nutrients. Almonds are also an excellent choice for watching a movie or a social gathering . They contain plenty of magnesium, copper, and fiber, as well as tocopherols and amygdalin.
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Dried fruit
Dried fruit is also an interesting snack option – for example, raisins, which have been popular in Poland for years. However, dried grapes aren't the only option to satisfy a small hunger. Dried apricots, cranberries, figs, bananas, and papaya are also excellent options. Among these options , goji berries are worth considering. And speaking of goji berries – they are said to be the healthiest fruit in the world.
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Pips and seeds
Many seeds and seeds are healthy, tasty, and low-calorie snacks for parties and beyond. Pumpkin seeds, for example, are a good option. This makes pumpkin seeds a perfect snack for any occasion!
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Freeze-dried fruit
What else can you choose instead of chips? An interesting and modern alternative to traditional snacks is undoubtedly freeze-dried fruit . They are created by freezing water, which preserves their freshness, flavor, and all the nutritional properties of fresh fruit for a very long time. Because any fruit or vegetable can be freeze-dried, we can enjoy delicious strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries in winter and autumn. The latter is especially perfect as a snack for long autumn and winter evenings.
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Is it worth choosing healthy snacks instead of chips?
Absolutely! Replacing unhealthy salty and sweet snacks with natural, low-calorie alternatives is absolutely beneficial. What's more, we don't have to choose between taste and health. These are also great snack ideas for kids. You can find more organic snacks in our online health food store .
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