Alternative for Potato Chips

my favorite potato chip alternatives are the root veggie crisps by Flat Earth... They might actually have a sour crem/onion flavor too. I know they have cheddar (a weakness of mine) and Sally's (I think) pita chips. I find those in the produce section near the hummus usually. The "bare naked" ones are good, as are the lightly slated. haven't tried any other flavors, but the cinnimon are always tempting. The regualar ones are SO yummy with mango salsa... mmm...

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Our kids like some of the Pirate's Booty and other stuff in the natural section of the chip aisle. I can't remember who the maker is. There's lots of varieties. You're bound to find something she would like.

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My kids love the Frito Lay BAKED cheetos, natural. They aren't all messy with the orange goop and they actually have some vitamins in them! They love them. Not overly salty at all either.
Also I buy baked potato chips if they really want chips or Pringles as they are less oils and fat in them.
You can get so many varieties of chips in the chip aisle that are a better alternative, baked, organic, even my kids LOVE those veggie chips, where it is actually veggies in them! There is a wide variety in the chip section, take her with you and tell her to only pick natural or baked ones.
Try the veggie chips, they are great!

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Almonds are a great way to satisfy a craving. I have even used them to curb the chocolate desire. I've never really looked at the labels to make certain, but I think that Flat Earth Chips and Sunchips might be healthier. My kids love them when I buy them. I believe both of them ae bked not fried. And the Flat Earth chips are made out of better ingredients, I think. Anyway, it might be worth checking out.

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I fshe is only getting them on the occasion that you all are taking a road trip, I don't see the harm in a small bag. Just keep them out of the house. Veggie Fries from Whole Foods are good and crunchy. I don't think they come in SC & O though.

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Pretzels are a great alternative! My daughter loves the butter flavor twists and the other shape is a square that looks like a grid. Anyway, they provide that "chip" like crunch, but are WAY less fat and better for you! There are pretzel rods, twists, nuggets, and traditional pretzel shapes - have your daughter pick out the one she wants!

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I agree with the other post about the Baked Lays. THey are much lower in fat, and taste pretty good. Otherwise, we just discovered something called Popchips. They are available at Costco, but you can probably find them other places too. They are low fat and really good!

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What about Chex Mix or Cheerios Snack Mix?

I am no dietician, but------I have had friends trying to lose weight kick a potato chip habit and they have told me part of the satisfactions comes with the crunch and nuts are offered through their diet plan as alternatives. I don't know if your daughter would go for it but almonds and cashews, amongst other nuts, have good fats in them and sometimes come with flavorings (or maybe you could make your own with some of the toppings they have for popcorn---I think they have a SC & O one). You can get the nuts with or without the salt, depending on what her tastes are. Plus they have some protein to give her some fuel and building blocks for muscle development that would help for her gymnastics.

Best wishes.

What about the BAKED Lays? I think they come in SC & O Flavor.