What are people doing instead of chips these days?

[Anonymous]

Trying to move away from just grabbing a bag of chips every time I want something crunchy.

Made a batch of chickpea chips recently—surprisingly decent and easy enough to throw together.

Would love other ideas that are quick and don’t require a ton of prep.

Happy to share what I did if helpful.
(Also posting a few of these experiments on IG: meetingstomeals)

[Anonymous]

I agree- the bad thing about chips is the oil- no matter what oil it is - it's technically rancid and very hard to digest causing oxidative stress on your body which speeds aging.

So I spend a fortune on something called sprouted nuts- they're $$ but the texture is amazing and they taste so good and are so filling I no longer crave chips. Also a good supply fresh fruit right out on the kitchen bench where it's easy to grab.

[Anonymous]

I’m still eating the chips.

[Anonymous]

I buy a can that’s pink and purple from Trader Joe’s that’s mixed nuts.

[Anonymous]

You can make seed crackers pretty easily too.

I try to control sodium so that's part of it for me too.

[Anonymous]

Unpasteurized pickles.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree- the bad thing about chips is the oil- no matter what oil it is - it's technically rancid and very hard to digest causing oxidative stress on your body which speeds aging.

So I spend a fortune on something called sprouted nuts- they're $$ but the texture is amazing and they taste so good and are so filling I no longer crave chips. Also a good supply fresh fruit right out on the kitchen bench where it's easy to grab.

Where do you buy your sprouted nuts?
I have had good luck sprouting my own mung beans, but the warnings about eating them raw need to be considered.
It's no fun sprouting things and then worrying if they are safe.

I still buy alfalfa sprouts but I remember when those were considered horribly unsafe for awhile.

[Anonymous]

We never eat chips. Fresh cut fruit, crudite vegetable platters, home made bread sticks (grissni) or toast points, bruschetta with fresh diced tomatoes marinated in olive oil and sherry vinegar, we make various bean dips and soft cheese spreads, home made pickles, hard boiled eggs...so many options that are far healthier and tastier!

[Anonymous]

Post what you’re doing, OP.

[Anonymous]

I mix nuts with TJ's rice crackers and sesame sticks. More filling so at least you have a sense of eating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree- the bad thing about chips is the oil- no matter what oil it is - it's technically rancid and very hard to digest causing oxidative stress on your body which speeds aging.

So I spend a fortune on something called sprouted nuts- they're $$ but the texture is amazing and they taste so good and are so filling I no longer crave chips. Also a good supply fresh fruit right out on the kitchen bench where it's easy to grab.

This is not actual science btw for those you reading.

[Anonymous]

I like roasted edamame. I do not roast the edamame, I buy it.

[Anonymous]

I've never been big into chips, but for salty crunchy I like carrots and hummus or stovetop popcorn. I'm not sure if the popcorn is any healthier than the chips since I pop it in avocado oil and top with salt and sometimes butter, but at least it's a whole grain!

Can you share the chickpeas recipe?

[Anonymous]

17 year old DD loves Celery.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m still eating the chips.

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