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Tuesday 7 February 2023

'No chips with mine thanks!'

Sharing an article (and image) seen on Diabetes Diet Blog

"No chips with mine thanks!


After considerable number crunching a low carb colleague has come to the very reasonable conclusion that the worst food in the world for weight gain is the fried potato in its several incarnations.

In the USA French Fries are what we in the UK call Chips. In the USA Chips are what we in the UK call Crisps.

These are ubiquitous and difficult to avoid particularly if you eat in fast food restaurants. Even if you order a sandwich you may be given a side order of chips or crisps.

Tucker explains that the vegetable and seed oils that these items are fried in play havoc with the appetite control centres of your brain. This article serves as a reminder, since many of us may still be trying to keep to our New Year’s Resolutions, and why it would be better to avoid having them on your plate or hand in the first place. And just the one or two….who are you kidding?"

https://yelling-stop.blogspot.com/2021/10/whats-most-fattening-food.html

xx ~ oo ~ xx

You may also like to read this post ...
Root Vegetable Chips : Lower Carb Eating : See it here


Do you eat French fries/chips/crisps?
Have you tried kale chips or root vegetable chips?
Do please share your thoughts in the comments section below.

xx ~ oo ~ xx

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All the best Jan

37 comments:

Tom said...

...but they sure taste great!

Christine said...

Very good information.

J.P. Alexander said...

Uy yo amo las papas en todas sus formas a pesar que aumentan de peso. Te mando un beso.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I am guilty of eating a few potato chips with my lunch some days. They are a treat though!

peppylady (Dora) said...

Tell ya a little something. I like use apple cider vinegar on my fries or chips.

Coffee is on and stay safe

Lori Miller said...

I admit I have some once in a while. They're carby, but they're just so good.

Chatty Crone said...

Are you saying that fries make you hungrier?

Kim said...

Potatoes are miraculous with all that can be done with them. Wish they weren't so dang hip-sticking good!

Conniecrafter said...

Yes we do eat fries, I do not fry them though I cook them in the oven but if we do eat out they are fried.
I have tried Kale and I couldn't stomach it at all.

Romance Book Haven said...

Thanks for sharing. I've just started on low carb to help control my sugar.

Angie's Recipes said...

No chips, no buns :-) Kale chips ain't good either. They bloat me terribly.

Elephant's Child said...

Chips/crisps are rare treats here.

Lorrie said...

I do enjoy a few french fries once in awhile, and potato chips (crisps) are a big temptation for me, so I rarely buy them. They are both so delicious!

Lorrie said...

And although I've tried other vegetable chips/crisps, nothing comes close to the potato variety for taste.

Hilly Nicolay said...

Oops, I like baked potatoes :(
But, I don't eat them that often :)

All the best and have a nice week.
Hilly

Shari Burke said...

I am not wild about chips on this side of the pond to be honest, so I almost never eat them and when I do, it's because I am really hungry. I prefer spuds drizzled with olive oil, tossed with herbs, and then roasted. Or baked and topped with veg.

When I volunteered (in the US) at a food pantry, I made kale chips once as a demo--we had lots of kale from local organic farms and people didn't know what to do with it, so would refuse it and other leafy veg. I did demos to give them ideas. The coordinator was quite crazy about kale chips. They were pretty good.

Donna said...

Love potatoes baked rather than fried.
Great information.
hugs
Donna

NanaDiana said...

I have tried kale 'chips' and am not a big fan. I rarely eat french fries--only if they are done in a air fryer. I do like sweet potato fries though.

Divers and Sundry said...

Yes, I eat French fries. Not many, though, but sometimes it's just the thing I want.

Debbie said...

ooooh any potato...chips, fries, mashed but especially hot fresh fries. french fries are the best!!

linda said...

I have tried all of the above and yes it's true, they sell chips with everything, I'm sure as with everything else they are fine now and then in moderation.

baili said...

Ah there were times when I was familiar to them :(((

Bill said...

I have chips once in while, not a big fan of them.

♥ Łucja-Maria ♥ said...

I love french fries but eat them occasionally.
I don't like oven fries.
Greetings.

Aritha V. said...

Dutch people have a strong affection for fries and it's a staple in their cuisine. Fries are often enjoyed as a snack with a variety of dipping sauces or as a side dish to traditional Dutch meals. The love for fries is a deeply ingrained part of Dutch culture, and it's not surprising to see locals munching on them in any given moment. They are typically made by cutting potatoes into thin, long strips, then frying them twice in sunflower oil to create a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. The fries are seasoned with salt and often served with a side of mayonnaise for dipping. Overall, Dutch people have a fondness for this crispy treat, and it's an essential part of their food culture.

I never eat it but my hubby and sons ... every Saterday.

Creations By Cindy said...

Oh potato chips is surely one of my weaknesses and fried potatoes. But, I do not eat often but sometimes I just have to have a handful so I can taste that crunch! Everything in moderation is my key to eating. LOL! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

CJ Kennedy said...

Oh, but they taste so good! Why can't carbs have zero calories?

Mary Kirkland said...

I cut potatoes out of my diet almost a year ago.

https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com said...

I do eat them sometimes and I eat sweet potato fries sometimes too

Jenn Jilks said...

Sweet potato fries are pretty popular around here. We get them if we can.

Laura. M said...

Soy más de alimentos a la plancha que fritos.
Un abrazo.

Lowcarb team member said...

Chatty Crone said...
Are you saying that fries make you hungrier?

Hello and many thanks for your comment/question.

In the original article Tucker Goodrich explains that the vegetable and seed oils that these items are fried in play havoc with the appetite control centres of your brain. (you perhaps don't feel so full so you eat more)

There's lots more to read in the original article, which I linked to, but for ease of reference I've shown it below

https://yelling-stop.blogspot.com/2021/10/whats-most-fattening-food.html

Hope this helps

All the best Jan

Bob Bushell said...

Lovely chips, done the way vegetables. Love Jan.

William Kendall said...

There's a Canadian dish called poutine- fries with gravy and cheese curds. Definitely not low carb.

Teresa said...

Las patatas fritas están muy buenas, las como alguna vez, muy poco, pero sí me gustan. Besos.

happyone said...

Oh I couldn't give up French Fries.
We cut up potatoes and then make them in the air fryer.

carol l mckenna said...

Great post on fries and chips ~ crisps and chips

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