When it comes to choosing a snack, many people reach for a bag of chips.
Chips areby no means considered a healthy treat, butsome varieties are healthy, and others are much worse.
You may also want to avoid chips with added dyes, which can be used for coloring."
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That’s why it’s important to look at the nutritional content located on the nutrition facts label.
To help you navigate the chip aisle more easily, we’ve done that groundwork for you.
Then, check outThe 40 Unhealthiest Snacks on the Planet.
Fritos
In a 1-ounce bag, you’re getting almost 300 milligrams of sodium and only 3 grams of protein.
That may be putting it mildly which might be the only mild aspect of this spicy snack.
Unfortunately, going by a different name doesn’t necessarily make them any healthier.
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That also goes for using these unhealthy chips to createa blooming onion of sortsor putting them onburgersandpizza.
We probably shouldn’t even mention theFunyun-topped ice creamandFunyun-covered banana split.
6 Healthiest Potato Chipsand 4 To Avoid
Tostitos Hint of Guacamole
At first glance, you.
Pringles
may think theseTostitos Hint of Guacamoleare healthier than regular tortilla chips, but don’t be fooled.
There is no trace to be found of guacamole or anything resembling avocado.
Let’s look at another example: theseFunyuns Flamin' Hot Onion Rings.
Lay’s
Granted, that particular “pop” and “zing” come with an unhealthy twist.
Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean that you should immediately stock your cupboards with this snack.
In fact, she notes that this product “should be avoided for the sodium content alone.”
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Cheetos
Lay’s
Takis
Cheetos
Target
Ruffles
Tostitos
Funyuns
Target
Munchies
Ruffles
Doritos
Funyuns
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Ruffles
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