Seasider Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Okay, then that means they are made with real milk, which means calcium for strong bones and teeth! Totally healthy! Actually, I have a crazy story about Cheez-Its. DH belongs to the Kellogg's rewards program and, we didn't even know it, but every time I bought Cheez-Its at the store during a certain time we were entered into some sweepstakes. He ended up winning $10,000 from my Cheez-It purchases! He got a call from Kellogg's and thought it was a scam. We didn't believe it until we actually got the check. Actually, I still don't believe it, but it's true. Ok one of my kids is a serious cheese-itz fan and could use a nice lump of cash for college expenses. How does one enroll in this rewards program? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Ok one of my kids is a serious cheese-itz fan and could use a nice lump of cash for college expenses. How does one enroll in this rewards program? https://www.kelloggsfamilyrewards.com/en_US/how.html This is what he won: https://www.kelloggsfamilyrewards.com/en_US/promotions/saturday-vs-sunday-promotion.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Okay, then that means they are made with real milk, which means calcium for strong bones and teeth! Totally healthy! Actually, I have a crazy story about Cheez-Its. DH belongs to the Kellogg's rewards program and, we didn't even know it, but every time I bought Cheez-Its at the store during a certain time we were entered into some sweepstakes. He ended up winning $10,000 from my Cheez-It purchases! He got a call from Kellogg's and thought it was a scam. We didn't believe it until we actually got the check. Actually, I still don't believe it, but it's true. Wow! That is amazing!!!! :hurray: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I think that if you're seeing chips as an option for lunch, you've probably crossed a line and are unable to chip responsibly. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Organic tortilla chips and salsa definitely aren't any healthier than non-organic, so that distinction isn't relevant. I thought the organic varieties don't contain the bad oils? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) I thought the organic varieties don't contain the bad oils? There are layers and layers of this. All fried chips/crisps that I have seen are essentially empty calories with a lot of salt. We all need some salt, but most don't need it in the quantities that are made available by the volumes of chips that most people eat. The oil in organic chips may be preferable to the standard kind, but it doesn't change the basic nature of the item. I think of chips in terms of what they replace: they satisfy a snack want/need that might be satisfied by carrot sticks (for the crunch) and hummus (for the fat). With the carrots and hummus you get fibre, micro-nutrients and protein. With the chips you get.... calories. Edited July 1, 2017 by Laura Corin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I think of chips in terms of what they replace: they satisfy a snack want/need that might be satisfied by carrot sticks (for the crunch) and hummus (for the fat). With the carrots and hummus you get fibre, micro-nutrients and protein. With the chips you get.... calories. And we do need calories, too. It's all a question of moderation. There's nothing intrinsically bad about the calories in chips, as part of a balanced diet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 And we do need calories, too. It's all a question of moderation. There's nothing intrinsically bad about the calories in chips, as part of a balanced diet. I agree, but as I said the quantities of chips that people (me included) tend to eat are not moderate and do displace other nutrients. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I agree, but as I said the quantities of chips that people (me included) tend to eat are not moderate and do displace other nutrients. I have no problem eating a handful of chips and stopping . . . UNLESS I'm on a road trip and I have a can of Pringles. Oh man, then I only stop if someone makes me share. I can't bring those into the house at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Yeah - chips and roadtrips. There must be some learning association that is so stuck in our brains, it's hard to combat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) Chip eater here. Herr's Sour Cream and Onion are my favorite, but their regular and BBQ are good too. We switch to Utz for tortilla chips. No regrets. I'll take chips over anything sweet and baked every single time there's a choice. But I don't have overeating problems - who knows why? I pour a bowl or put some on my plate and that's it for the day. FWIW, my typical blood numbers are all in the "just fine" range. I am one of those who needs more salt than most people, so that's helpful with my vice (or maybe causes it?). ETA: Pringles (all varieties) and Cheez Its would go bad if it were up to me to eat them... I guess I'm picky. Edited July 2, 2017 by creekland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 There are layers and layers of this. All fried chips/crisps that I have seen are essentially empty calories with a lot of salt. We all need some salt, but most don't need it in the quantities that are made available by the volumes of chips that most people eat. The oil in organic chips may be preferable to the standard kind, but it doesn't change the basic nature of the item. I think of chips in terms of what they replace: they satisfy a snack want/need that might be satisfied by carrot sticks (for the crunch) and hummus (for the fat). With the carrots and hummus you get fibre, micro-nutrients and protein. With the chips you get.... calories. No one will ever convince me that carrot sticks and hummus can substitute for chips. I might be willing to give it a try when someone invents carrot sticks and hummus that taste like chips, but until then, I'm sticking with my chips and will get my fiber, protein, and other nutrients elsewhere. ;) I probably shouldn't admit this, but I'm eating chips as I type this. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 No one will ever convince me that carrot sticks and hummus can substitute for chips. I might be willing to give it a try when someone invents carrot sticks and hummus that taste like chips, but until then, I'm sticking with my chips and will get my fiber, protein, and other nutrients elsewhere. ;) I probably shouldn't admit this, but I'm eating chips as I type this. :lol: You've probably never done anything silly like virtuously eat healthy carrots and hummus when you want potato chips...and then decide to eat the chips, too? That's probably just me... :leaving: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) :lol: You've probably never done anything silly like virtuously eat healthy carrots and hummus when you want potato chips...and then decide to eat the chips, too? That's probably just me... :leaving: I'd rather not say. But it might not be just you... ;) Sometimes it's good to reward healthy behavior with a little treat... like maybe a nice bag of Doritos... Or so I've heard. Edited July 2, 2017 by Catwoman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) You've probably never done anything silly like virtuously eat healthy carrots and hummus when you want potato chips...and then decide to eat the chips, too? That would make it a balanced, complete meal. Seriously, as much as I like carrots and hummus, a meal they make not. Edited July 2, 2017 by regentrude 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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