Dietary Information About Soy Crisps

By Ines Flores


There are a few healthy alternatives to potato chips but not many people are familiar with these alternatives or sometimes they completely ignore those alternatives as they are not that health conscious which is an unfortunate thing. One of the most nutritious alternative would be soy crisps and they taste almost like potato crisps and their texture and appearance is almost the same. Instead of potatoes these are made of soy flour which is extremely healthy.

As compared to potato chips, soy chips are a healthy and an excellent snacking choice. They contain very low amount of calories and the amount of fat is also very minimal. The low fat content makes them a superior choice as compared to potato crisp. Its important for you to keep your intake of saturated fat very low because increased amount of saturated fat in your diet can lead to health risks like heart diseases.

As these chips contain good unsaturated fat content therefore its good for your heart and your cholesterol level also remains constant. People are getting aware of eating healthy and many of them prefer swapping unhealthy eating habits to healthy ones. At the same time you should keep this in mind that consuming anything in excessive amounts is not healthy for your body.

Although these crisps are a healthy alternative but still, you should keep an eye on the amount you are consuming on a daily or weekly basis. If you consume in excess it may lead to certain health problems and that is the last thing you want to think about. What you eat reflects on your body whether you like it or not.

These variety of chips are rich in their sodium content and consumption of excessive amount of sodium is not good for you. Its important to keep your sodium intake at a normal level so that you don't contract any blood pressure issues or other health related problems.

They are tasty indeed so you can either eat them on their own or serve some sauces with them. You can purchase these dips easily from any supermarket as they are easily available or you could make some of your own. Salsa, guacamole and yogurt dip are just a few suggestions in this regards. You can choose a dip of your choice and make your snacking a bit more healthy.

There are many different flavors and varieties so you have a lot of choice whether you prefer eating spicy, mild or any other flavor. Besides that you will find them manufactured under various brand names. So the choice available out there is not limited in any sense with regards to flavors as well as brands.

People are getting more conscious these days to eat healthy and they prefer the same pattern to be followed by their family as well. It is a good approach to alternate healthy substitutes instead of unhealthy ones. So, you can offer your kids these chips as a healthy choice and keep them away from consuming unhealthy potato chips.




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