Quick: think of a television comedy with an attractive wife and an overweight husband. Think of an inevitable episode where that husband was told he needed to lose weight. What was he eating? Scratch that, what was his wife putting in his lunch bag that he was so very sad and embarrassed about that he probably threw away on his way to McDonalds?
Something along the line of puffed rice crackers, grapefruit, limp celery sticks and
overcooked chicken breast, right?
These depressing and rather infuriating misrepresentations of healthy eating are everywhere, and it puts people off from actively taking an interest in their health. I'm here to tell you that there's a better, absolutely delicious way. And you don't even have to give up that afternoon salty snack (I swear this isn't a Special K Diet commercial).
Utz Kettle Classics Sweet Potato Edition (hand not included)
Now there is some debate as to whether or not Sweet Potatoes are actually healthier than regular white Russet Potatoes*, but for the sake of argument, let's just say they are. And Utz really lets their sweet but earthy flavor shine here; like other Kettle Classics, there are no extraneous ingredients or preservatives, just potato, salt, and a bit of peanut oil.
The crunchy orange bites are not greasy in any way, shape or form, which really adds to the whole "They're totally healthy for me!" thing. And they're all twisty and folded over, so they really crunch well!
No, they're not exactly the greasy, overly salty, stick-to-your-face potato chips you're used to, but they're definitely tasty and you'll feel better for eating them.
Rating: 8. I'd eat these in real life!
*For anyone who actually cares... They're pretty much the same in terms of macronutrients, but a
100 g serving of Sweet Potatoes has 283% of your daily vitamin A intake (responsible for healthy vision and immune function, among others), while regular potatoes have 0%. They also have slightly more calcium, fiber and magnesium, but Russets have more potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. Sweet Potatoes also have more sugar (4.2 g vs. 0.8 g); no misnomer there. They're both good sources of carbs and starches, so if you're getting ready for a triathlon anytime soon, either will do just fine.
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