Would you like fries with that? 🍟
If you're in a fat loss phase or working toward specific nutrition goals, you've probably faced the age-old question: can I still have chips and stay on track?
The answer? Absolutely — with a few smart swaps.
Many of us look for more food volume when trying to stick to a calorie deficit. That means finding ways to make meals more satisfying without blowing out our macros.
One of my go-to switches? Carisma potatoes.
These lower-GI spuds are an awesome alternative to packaged chips like Healthy Choice. They’re naturally lower in calories and carbs per serve, so you get more bang for your bite — more volume, fewer macros.
Let’s break it down with a side-by-side comparison:
🔍 Healthy Choice Chips vs. Carisma Potatoes
That’s over half the calories and carbs in the same volume! And yes — there’s a few extra minutes of prep time involved, but for most of us trying to make meals stretch further, it’s well worth it.
👩🍳 How to make it work
Chop your Carisma potatoes into fries, wedges or cubes
Spray with a little olive oil (optional – but track it!)
Season well with salt, paprika, garlic or herbs
Bake until crispy and golden
The result? Crispy, satisfying fries with fewer calories and a whole lot more volume. Win-win.
💡 Remember
There’s no right or wrong here. Sometimes convenience wins — and that’s totally okay. But if you’re tracking and want to stay fuller for longer, comparing nutrition labels can be a game changer.
It’s not about restriction, it’s about awareness and using that info to your advantage. ✌
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