吃薯片到底哪里不对？

Eating too much of anything is usually not a good idea. And, as you may have guessed, this goes for chips as well, especially if your taste buds are partial to salty, fatty potato chips.

任何东西吃太多通常都不是一个好主意。你可能已经猜到了，薯片也是如此，尤其是当你的味蕾偏爱高盐、高脂肪的薯片时。

If you're guilty of being a chip chomper, though, you're in good company. A 2020 study revealed that 85% of Americans eat potato chips (via Eat This Not That). But potato chips traditionally have a lot of fat and calories, and snacking them regularly can do a number on your body, potentially leading to obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. In fact, just one ounce of plain potato chips can contain 10 grams of fat (via SFGate).

如果你有嚼薯片的罪恶感，那么你不是一个人。2020年的一项研究显示，85%的美国人吃薯片。但传统上，薯片含有大量脂肪和卡路里，经常吃薯片会对你的身体造成伤害，可能导致肥胖、高血压、高胆固醇或糖尿病。事实上，仅仅一盎司的原味薯片就含有10克脂肪(SFGate数据)。

Additionally, consuming a lot of potato chips can cause cancer in certain cases due to a chemical called acrylamide. Acrylamide is used in various industries such as oil drilling, cosmetics and food processing, and it can also form naturally in certain kinds of starchy foods after they have been cooked at high temperatures —and this includes potato chips (via the American Cancer Society).

此外，由于一种叫做丙烯酰胺的化学物质，食用大量的薯片在某些情况下会导致癌症。丙烯酰胺广泛应用于石油开采、化妆品和食品加工等行业。在某些淀粉类食品经高温烹饪后，丙烯酰胺也可以自然生成，其中包括薯片(由美国癌症协会提供)。

If you've started feeling less chipper about potato chips, not to worry. There are plenty of crunchy alternatives out there that will not only satisfy your taste buds, but also pack a few health benefits.

如果你开始对薯片感到不那么高兴了，不用担心。有很多酥脆的替代品，不仅能满足你的味蕾，还对健康有益。

Plantain chips can make a healthier swap. A version made by Barnana contains healthy, organic ingredients that include, of course, the plantains, as well as coconut oil and Himalayan pink salt. These chips are a great option for vegans and those on the paleo diet, and they are also low in sodium, so there's a lot to love here. If plantains aren't your thing, a crispy, grain-free tortilla chip made with cassava flour could be a delicious choice. Another plus? These tortilla chips are usually tasty enough on their own that they don't even need an accompanying dip (via Healthline).

大蕉片就是一种更健康的食物。由Barnana制作的一种版本含有健康的有机成分，当然包括大蕉、椰子油和喜马拉雅粉盐。这些薯片对于纯素食者和旧石器饮食者来说是一个很好的选择，而且它们的钠含量也很低，所以这里有很多值得喜爱的东西。如果你对大蕉不感兴趣，那么用木薯粉做的脆脆的无谷物玉米饼片可能是一个美味的选择。还有什么优点?这些玉米片本身就足够美味，甚至不需要附赠蘸酱。

If you just can't find a swap for your beloved potato chip, you still have options. Just be more thoughtful about which potato chip brand you're choosing by checking the ingredients. Be sure to look for chips made in oil that is low in saturated fat and sodium, and natural chips that contain little to no artificial ingredients and are less processed than common potato chips (via Livestrong).

如果你找不到可以代替你最爱的薯片的东西，你还有其他选择。只是要通过检查成分来更仔细地考虑你选择的薯片品牌。一定要选择用低饱和脂肪和低钠的油制成的薯片，以及不含人工成分、加工程度比普通薯片低的天然薯片。

But remember, just because you opt for a healthier chip doesn't mean it's okay for you to eat more of it than the recommended portion. So, whatever your chip of choice, be sure to munch in moderation.

但是请记住，仅仅因为你选择了更健康的薯条，并不意味着你可以吃比推荐量更多的薯条。所以，无论你选择什么薯片，一定要吃得适量。