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What Are the Healthiest Potato Chips?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Rachel Nall

While crispy, crunchy potato chips are often thought of as a tasty side for sandwiches, chips are rarely considered a health food. However, manufacturers are reducing added sodium and cooking oils in chips, turning chips from a high-fat food to a low-fat option.