Potato chips actually evolved as an angry chef’s response to an angry king’s demands. Story goes that a king wanted to snack on something, but couldn’t stand the thickness of the potatoes. The chef was annoyed at being forced to reduce the thickness of the fried potatoes he served – so out of his anger, he sliced them razor thin and fried the entire lot. From then, up until now, the delightful snack remains a very big favourite. However, it isn’t exactly healthy. Here are a bunch of alternatives to the snack that give you as much taste and flavour, but also add the boosted benefit of good health.

– Apple Chips: Sliced apples, lightly salted and baked give you a crisp delight that fortifies your body with fibre and vitamin C without hampering your heart health. They are inherently low in saturated fats and sodium.

– Banana Chips: A hot favourite in India, banana chips are made out of either frying sliced raw bananas or baking sliced raw bananas. Rich in potassium and minerals, banana chips are also rich in starch.

– Soy Chips: If you’re looking for a snack that can add protein value to your body, opt for Soy Chips – perfect for weight watchers, soy gives your body the proteins that it needs for a sound metabolic rate.

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– Zucchini Chips: Zucchinis are a great ingredient for chips, as well, especially because they come with zero fat. Imagine a bag of chips that don’t add calories to your body – sounds like a dream, doesn’t it?

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– Taro Chips: Taros, the root vegetables, are part of the potato family. They add a punch in terms of taste, and have 30% lesser fat and fibre than the potato does. Rich in Vitamin C, they are also very filling.

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– Kale Chips: Before you dismiss the possibility of a green leafy vegetable being a substitute for potato in making chips, let’s put on record that kales are known to make a delicious salted snack. Rich in vitamin A and vitamin C, they are a perfect snack.

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– Turnip Chips: Turnips are rich in vitamin B6, and helps kindle the production of Serotonin in the body. This helps you sleep well and control your appetite.

References:
http://www.idiva.com/news-health/7-healthy-options-to-satisfy-your-craving-for-chips/16012537
http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/baked-potato-chips-recipe/
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food/quick-food/Healthy-recipe-Baked-beetroot-chips/articleshow/46689448.cms