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Getty Images En español | Supermarkets are increasingly offering alternative, “healthy” chips, made from beans or greens, that promise to satisfy our need for crunch while also giving us a


hit of real nutrition. Some are worth trying, says Jaclyn London, head of nutrition and wellness at WW (formerly Weight Watchers), but only if they're made from whole ingredients and if


one serving has less than 2 grams of saturated fat, less than 5 grams of sugar, and at least 2 grams each of protein and fiber. Here are some options. IF YOU LIKE CORN CHIPS, TRY … * 12


Tides Puffed Kelp Chips Sea-salt-dusted seaweed is a sustainable, iron-rich snack. * Real Food From the Ground Up Cauliflower Stalks Made from cauliflower. Opt for the sea salt over the


cheddar flavor if you're watching sodium. * RW Garcia Sweet Beet Crackers Made with beets, corn and various seeds, these crackers mimic the texture of tortilla chips. IF YOU LIKE


TORTILLA CHIPS, TRY... * Simply 7 Lentil Chips Lentil flour is the first ingredient in these snacks. * Every Body Eat Snack Thins Some have pumpkin, sunflower, chia or hemp seeds. *


Beanfields Black Bean With Sea Salt Bean Chips Made from beans and brown rice. IF YOU LIKE POTATO CHIPS, TRY... * Bada Bean Bada Boom Each single-serving bag has only 100 calories but 7


grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. * Quevos Made with egg whites, these pack 4 grams of fiber and 8 grams of protein into each serving. * Pulp Pantry Pulp Chips Pressed celery and kale


pulp are baked into an impressive 5 grams of fiber per serving. IF YOU LIKE PUFFED CHEESE SNACKS, TRY... * PeaTos This blend of legumes has 3 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein per bag. *


Pipcorn Cheese Balls They're made with heirloom corn, sunflower oil and organic cheddar cheese. * Hippeas Made with chickpea flour, these puffs have 4 grams of protein per serving.


_Kelsey Ogletree writes on food for _Bon Appétit_ and _Shape_._ MORE ON HEALTHY EATING * What to eat after 50 * How balanced are your meals? * Superfoods that boost nutrition as you age


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