healthy chip alternatives for dipping
dontpanic1984
Posts: 82 Member
I thought this might be a good idea for a thread so we can all give each other some ideas. Here's my two cents.
Yesterday I was craving guacamole soooooo bad, and I know there's a lot of calories in guac, but good calories. However, once you add in the chips, it's another story. I found an extremely delicious, extremely healthy alternative. Cut a red bell pepper into approx inch-wide strips and go to town. I had half a red bell pepper (30-something calories!) and a cup of guac (a lot more than thirty...) for lunch and I was full and happy and full of vitamins, fiber, and healthy fats. The crispness of the bell pepper really made up for the chips, and the flavors mixed wonderfully. Also, peppers instead of chips dramatically cuts down on your sodium intake in addition to your calories.
Yesterday I was craving guacamole soooooo bad, and I know there's a lot of calories in guac, but good calories. However, once you add in the chips, it's another story. I found an extremely delicious, extremely healthy alternative. Cut a red bell pepper into approx inch-wide strips and go to town. I had half a red bell pepper (30-something calories!) and a cup of guac (a lot more than thirty...) for lunch and I was full and happy and full of vitamins, fiber, and healthy fats. The crispness of the bell pepper really made up for the chips, and the flavors mixed wonderfully. Also, peppers instead of chips dramatically cuts down on your sodium intake in addition to your calories.
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Well, carrots and cellary ar always good and have a good crunch.0
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Romaine lettuce leaves with a few tablespoons of guacamole spread on them, plus an oz or 2 of grilled or baked chicken strips on them make a great guac and chicken "taco". They taste very fresh and very light, and are great for a summertime lunch.0
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cucumber slices0
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I like sugar snap peas and carrot "chips" for that crunch. Sometimes I'll get Sun chips too since they're whole grain and have no hydrogenated oils.0
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I make chips out of won ton wrappers, low call and great for dipping. You can add what ever seasoning you want.0
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I make chips out of won ton wrappers, low call and great for dipping. You can add what ever seasoning you want.
the ones in the refrigerated section? and how do you make chips out of them? curious, and excited to try0 -
Try Jicama, it is a sweet root vegetable. Fat free and high in vitamin C. Super crispy and great for dipping!0
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I like to slice zucchini and use them the same way0
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