How dangerous are snacks like potato chips in our health?

I am guilty of eating junk food when I was a kids. I mean, what kids doesn't, right? But as I grew older, I realized that it is bad for our health. Too much salt can lead to accumulation of salts that could turn into stones that blocks the normal passage of urine into our system. I try not to buy these food so that my kids would not be taking them as their snacks.

i was never that crazy over junk food, street food, but i have a sweet tooth and too much sugar is not healthy either, especially when there are diabetics in the family. anyway, i don't think it's the salt only, but the oil, artificial coloring, flavoring and preservatives as well that makes it unhealthy, especially if eaten regularly in large quantities.

I think it's fair to say the occasional potato chips snack will not do any great harm. They are delicious aren't they. Also, if a person is a young, strong and healthy, there's not much they cannot tolerate. However, as we grow older, it's important to be more healthy in terms of diet, or the health can suffer badly, and even break down. I think if potato chips snacks are replacing regular meals, then that cannot be healthy, or if they are eaten to excess. There are after all alternative snacks: nuts (peanuts, cashews, almonds and so on); rice cakes; dried fruits such as raisins; fruit; health bars, such as muesli bars, and so on. So, in terms of snacking, variety may be a good policy.

There are lots of types of potato chips to purchase. And as a general rule I would say none are too healthy. However, there are some that are at least healthier alternatives! Some are actually made with whole grains and so they are better. Some are baked instead of fried and those can be at least somewhat healthier. As for the salt - too much sodium can be a health hazard because it causes high blood pressure which can lead to heart attack or strokes. The best option is to only eat them occasionally,or eat them in moderation! (but I understand that they taste so good!!! )

Potato chips are very greasy and they are quite salty as well. For this reason, if they are consumed in excess they can lead to heart problems as a result of increased cholesterol. However, as I feel to be the truth with anything that we choose to eat, it really won't hurt us if we were to eat it in moderation, but it will cause us to have some significant health side effects if they are eaten in moderation. With a healthier alternative, there are dried veggie chips that are becoming more common now. They are pretty tasty and a lot better for us.

Well I suppose the fact it's considered a 'fried' food for starters. Then there's the salt. Obviously not a good choice for a snack but I have to confess...I'm one of those that just can't eat just one!

Well i think so long you don't abuse the potato chips, it is still fine to eat them once in a while. If you are eating potato chips as your dinner or lunch, it is really bad because it does not contain the necessary elements that keep your body healthy. Furthermore it is classify as junk food, we should avoid at all cause for the sake of our body.

I love potato junk food, but i know that it is bad to. That is why i am avoiding junk foods.. i have avoided it for more than a month. Why not just eat fruits, there are many delicious fruits available.. or dried fruits.. they are also good.. Dried mangoes, raisins..

I am also a snacks/chips lover. I know it's not a healthy food but it gives satisfaction. For every piece of it that you put inside your mouth, it feels like heaven. Hehe! But yes, we have to lessen our consumption of that kind of food, which also called "junk foods". I believe heart will also be affected once you eat too much of it. Good day!

It had oil, t has sodium and others have MSG, Too much salt is bad for the kidney and it may also cause high blood pressure. Too much oil you know will clog your arteries and may cause heart attack and too much MSG may cause headache and facial numbness. , as long as you will eat it in moderation it wont be harmful but I know lots of people who are abusing potato chips like there is no tommmorow.

These snacks have loads of fat and oil in them, and also preservatives. The fat can settle in your organisation, which could cause loads of things from making you less fit (fastened heartbeat, feeling dizzy etc.) to heart problems, if it's that extreme. (but I love them anyways, too, and I think they are okay, if they are eaten within reason and measure)

The snacks sprinkled with salty flavor is harmful to our kidney. Unless, you are hydrating yourself after eating those junk food.

Hi, Potato chips is usually very salty and thats a good reason to avoid it.A good substitute would be the baked option and multigrain crisps which are available in various flavors

Most potato chips are deep fried so they're very greasy and fattening. Some chips are baked though so while they are less grease but even then you're still getting all of that extra sodium and empty carbohydrates. All things in moderation though. If you enjoy potato chips eat them sometimes just don't live off of them and other junk food. Also make sure you get enough exercise to burn off those extra calories. If you're concerned about not knowing what the right kinds of foods to eat are check out www.mypyramid.gov. There it will explain the food pyramid and why our bodies need certain kinds of foods.

I heard about potato is a healthy food . But more potato is not good for health .

Hi! Some say that if you have a lot of salt in your body, it might affect your kidney. We should be moderate eating foods that are salty. I eat potato chips too. However, I don't overdo it. I think anything that is too much is bad. You can eat still a potato chips if you want to but not too much. Have a lovely day!