Are veggie chips really healthier than the usual potato chips?


By AGENCY

When it comes to chips, it would be better to exercise portion control, rather than just switching to vegetable chips. — dpa

Beetroot, chickpeas, parsnips and carrots: Chips that aren’t made from potatoes somehow get billed as being healthier than those from fried spuds, with phrases like “less fat than potato chips” or “more protein” often emblazoned on the package.

But while opening a bag of vegetable or legume snacks might feel like a healthier alternative, it’s anything but, according to research.

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