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Carrot chips are a healthier alternative to potato chips, high in vitamin A and low in fat. Baked versions are available, and they can be made at home by slicing and seasoning carrots and baking them in the oven. Carrot chips may also help fight vitamin deficiencies in developing countries.
French fries are a variant of french fries. The concept is the same: the root vegetable is washed, sliced and fried or cooked until the slices are crispy. They can be salted or seasoned just like a potato chip and, in fact, look a lot like deep orange potato chips.
Unlike potato chips, however, carrots are high in vitamin A, an essential part of a healthy diet. Like potato chips, they can contain a large amount of fat if fried. There are many food companies that offer baked potato chips that contain all the great vitamins, but a nominal amount of fat.
With health awareness on the rise, people are always looking for better ways to eat. Snacking, it has been found, is a big reason people gain weight; Weight gain, of course, can lead to all kinds of circulatory and skeletal problems and can lead to obesity and diabetes. Additionally, many snack foods like potato chips are full of fat and calories, but offer little nutrition. Therefore, choosing healthier snacks like those made with carrots can be very important for your health.
People interested in making their own oven fries can follow this recipe:
Spray a baking sheet with a light coat of oil.
Cut desired number of carrots into 1/4-inch (0.64 cm) thick rounds.
Place the slices on the tray without overlapping them.
Season with salt and pepper.
Place the baking sheet in an oven, preheated to 350°F (177°C).
Cook the fries for about five minutes or until the edges are brown.
Flip the fries and go back for another 5-10 minutes.
In fact, carrot chips may become a very important food in some developing countries. University of Nebraska scientists Ahmad Sulaeman and Judy Driskell worked with carrot recipes because they believe the chips could help fight vitamin deficiencies in children growing up in poor circumstances. These scientists are working with deep fried carrot chips. People in developing countries often struggle to get enough calories and vitamins, so the fat content in french fries isn’t an issue. In fact, the extra calories can be quite important to their diet.
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