"diet" crisps?

Hello everyone :)

My mum and me have been trying to eat better and lose some weight whilst doing it. When food shopping the other day, we bought some Velvet Crunch crisps, which apparently aren't "bad" for you (with only 81 cals and low fat!).

My question is... Are they still junk food? I'm trying to not eat "proper" junk food (i.e. takeaways, chocolate, etc..) but with these low calorie crisps, do they still count?

I'm guessing they are... I just would like to know other opinions of them :)

Thank you!

Replies

  • howardheilweil
    howardheilweil Posts: 604 Member
    If your definition of junk food is highly processed, then yes. I'm also guessing very high sodium content.
  • E_K71
    E_K71 Posts: 31 Member
    Hi

    Velvet Crunch crisps are fine, and i also like square crisps, skips and quavers
    I would never last if i decided to give up my crisps :tongue:

    Try to look at it as a lifestyle change and not a diet, it makes it so much easier and that way fit in your treats instead of cutting out all the things you enjoy

    Good luck :flowerforyou:
  • Rosannajo88
    Rosannajo88 Posts: 212 Member
    Just use them as a once in a while treat :) Id still class them as junk food though, but one packet isnt going to break you, however it may trigger a crisp craving! I just try to avoid foods like that, your body will thank you later :wink:
  • UNLESS19
    UNLESS19 Posts: 118
    I'd say they're a good treat substitute so you kick the crisps which are worse and eat these! :) I LOVE them :) they're like rice crackers so they're healthier than actual crisps so i'd say treat substitute for every now and then :) People say processed food is bad but if you think about it most food now seems processed, including those 'health' bars and so on
    If crisps are your weakness i say just use these to ween yourself off them :)
    I'm a sucker for cheese so i use babybels :)
    <3
  • fairyt4l3s
    fairyt4l3s Posts: 31
    Oh ok, thank you :smile:

    I might treat myself today with my lunch :drinker:
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    I love crisps but I just eat a lot less than I did before. Last night I had a packet of McCoys' but I haven't had one in about two weeks. I used to have the "healthy crisps" but then I thought I'd enjoy it more if I had the full fat ones but just had them less frequent. :)
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Hello everyone :)

    My mum and me have been trying to eat better and lose some weight whilst doing it. When food shopping the other day, we bought some Velvet Crunch crisps, which apparently aren't "bad" for you (with only 81 cals and low fat!).

    My question is... Are they still junk food? I'm trying to not eat "proper" junk food (i.e. takeaways, chocolate, etc..) but with these low calorie crisps, do they still count?

    I'm guessing they are... I just would like to know other opinions of them :)

    Thank you!


    If you have to ask....

    Yes, they're junk, even worse is that they're low fat. You should do a little research on the low fat thing before believing it makes something better.
  • hammomh
    hammomh Posts: 43 Member
    Why not substitute packet crisps for home made ones?

    Make vegetable crisps, slice selection of veg (carrot, courgette, sweet potato, parsnip, beetroot etc.) thinly few sprays of fry light and bake them in the oven. Makes a lovely alternative. I don't eat crisps but do eat vegetable crisps now.