Disadvantage of chips
People LOVE potato chips. I used to love chips like Common used to love H.E.R. (“I met this chip when I was 8 years old…”). For years, I was a chip connoisseur—that’s a more refined way of saying, ‘I was a chip addict.’ At one point in my life, if salt and vinegar chips were illegal, you would have found me in the basement of a ‘chip house’ with a Principles pipe in my hand and chip crumbs frolicking in my beard. That may sound absurd, but I know other people can relate. Disadvantage of chips.
Low Nutrition
The main Disadvantage of chips If you regularly include chips as part of your diet, you may not be consuming as many nutrients as you should. Chips are typically low in vitamins and minerals, and they tend to displace things in the diet that are higher in nutrients. Eating healthy snacks can help make up for any nutritional lack at meal times, so if you opt for chips instead of snacks with a high nutrient density, you won’t get this benefit.
High Blood Pressure
The Disadvantage is the sodium content in chips may negatively impact your cardiovascular health. A high intake of sodium can cause an increase in blood pressure, which can lead to stroke, heart failure, coronary heart disease and kidney disease. Potato chips generally have between 120 and 180 milligrams of sodium per ounce, and tortilla chips can have 105 to 160 milligrams of sodium per ounce. A bag of chips typically contains more than a single ounce, so many people consume more sodium than they realize when eating chips. According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, most people should limit their salt consumption to 2,300 milligrams per day, while individuals over 50, African-Americans and anyone with high blood pressure, kidney disease or diabetes should not consume more than 1,500 milligrams per day.
High Cholesterol is very curious disadvantage.
Frequent chip consumption can contribute to high cholesterol levels because of the amount and type of fat found in chips. Most chips are deep-fried, a process that creates trans fats, the most dangerous type. In addition, the oils used for frying chips are often saturated fats, which also contribute to high cholesterol levels. High levels of trans fats in the bloodstream are associated with high levels of LDL cholesterol and an increased risk of coronary heart disease. High levels of trans fat in the diet are correlated to high levels in the blood that is the main disadvantage of chips.
Potato Chips are Addicted.
I know I made a joke about being a “chip addict,” but numerous studies show that tasty foods can activate the “reward systems” in our brains.
These “reward systems” are the reasons why the term “comfort food” exists. They are also the reason why drug addiction exists. German researchers questioned whether or not these reward systems can explain the science behind the phrase, “once you pop, you can’t stop.” In a landmark study, scientists gave mice an equal amount of calories of a standard chow and potato chips, then took brain MRIs and assessed for changes in behavior. The MRIs revealed that the chips strongly activated parts of the brain associated with reward, addiction, and food intake when compared to the standard chow. They also showed that parts of the brain dedicated to sleep were affected by chips. This effect on the brain correlated with sleep disturbances; the mice who ate the chips also slept less (this makes me think about why midnight snacks are not good). Although this study used mice as subjects, it raises some interesting questions about how chips affect our behavior as people. That is the main disadvantage of chips.
What Are Reasonable Chips Alternatives ?
I definitely recommend making your own chip substitutes instead buying pre-packaged items. You can make a chip out of almost any root/starchy vegetable. A couple of good options are:
- Baked sweet potato chips
- Carrot chips
- Jicama chips
- Parsnip chips
- Beet chips
What’s The Bottom Line On Potato Chips?
- Eating chips less than twice per week is probably safer than eating them more frequently.
- If frying chips, use safflower oil and don’t burn them.
- Try making chip substitutes.
- Baking potato chips is probably safer, but there’s still a lot of calories in baked chips. Acrylamide were also found in baked chips.
- If you are trying to lose weight, eating potato chips often may hinder you from reaching your goals.
- You may have to work out harder or walk more to burn off those extra calories. If you are eating chips often.
- Chips may be addictive to some people.
- Overall, try to eat less potato chips (french fries too).
- Eat a healthy diet overall, especially if you are eating chips frequently.
Healthy Alternatives
Baked potato chips and tortilla chips tend to be lower in calories and fat than fried chips, although they may still contain high sodium levels. Unsalted whole-wheat pretzels and air-popped popcorn are low-fat, low-calorie options. That also provide extra fiber, making them better snack choices than chips. Other healthy alternatives include low-sodium, baked vegetable chips or apple chips.
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