The Bite:
Get real - chips were invented to be unhealthy. But while they might not stack up to a colonic or yoga session, certain chips can still be healthier for the planet... even if they don't do so much for your thighs.
Think you're going to whittle your waistline just cuz your chips are organic?
03.28.2007
Submitted by tmeronek on Wed, 03/28/2007 - 2:01am.
The Benefits:
- Oh-so-tasty.
- Organic corn, potatoes and wheat are better for the earth, since they're grown without pesticides. Just an example: the EPA allows 90 different pesticides for use on potatoes.
- Our picks are preservative-free. (Believe it or not, those bright orange cheese puffs live longer than people.)
Personally Speaking:
Jen picks up at least four bags of Garden of Eatin Sesame Blues every time she makes Co-op run, so she never, ever runs out.
Wanna Try:
- Garden of Eatin Sesame Blues - so much flavor you can skip the salsa ($3).
- Kettle Chips - our faves are the Pita Chips and the organic version of their classic Sea Salt & Black Pepper Chips ($4).
- Trader Joe's Flax and Soy Sauce Tortilla Chips - not organic, but the flax packs mad protein ($4).
- Frito-Lay - we, too, were skeptical when we saw new natural Cheetos (made with organic corn meal) and Doritos (with organic corn and cream), but they're actually pretty good ($4).
- Veggie Booty - only one organic ingredient (soy flour), but this stuff is as addictive as crack ($3).
Cocktail Fact
Americans consume about 17 lbs of potato chips per person per year.
Bang For The Bite
Fewer pesticides and preservatives, plus excellent marks in the taste department - here's to better chips with bite!
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