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Staying fit and fine: Five healthy snacks to opt for instead of bingeing on fries
After a hard day at work, when you get back home and are hungry, the first thing you end up eating are chips, fries or packaged noodles — basically something that can be made easily, is readily available, and is tasty at the same time. Though they may make you feel good at the time, in the long run they add inches to your belly.
This is why it is important to have certain other substitutes ready at home which you can fall back on when hunger pangs strike. Here’s a list of five healthier alternatives for you to try: Apple chips: They are the naturally-sweet version of French fries. Slice a few apples minus the cores, sprinkle some cinnamon and add a bit of brown sugar. Then bake on high heat till they turn brown and crinkly.
Pita chips: If you don’t want to spend time making something on your own, then just keep a few packets of multigrain pita chips at home. They are normally baked, low in preservatives and made up of multiple grains. Zucchini fries: Zucchini has a neutral flavour and hence eating fries made from it with a dip is a good idea. You need to peel and chop the zucchini into narrow strips. Dip it into a mixture of one beaten egg and roll it in breadcrumbs. Bake until they turn golden brown on both sides.
Kale chips: They are a healthy alternative to both French fries and potato chips. Get yourself a packet of kale chips and try them out.
Baked potato fries: If you still feel the need to have potato chips, you always have the option of making them healthier by baking them. Peel and cut the potato into narrow strips. Place them in a baking tray and sprinkle some olive oil, paprika and a pinch of salt. Bake till they turn brown and crispy.
KALE CHIPS ARE A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE TO BOTH FRENCH FRIES AND POTATO CHIPS. APPLE CHIPS ARE A SWEETER VERSION OF FRENCH FRIES