We all know that potato chips are not a health food and even worse?..They are toxic to the human body; not just because of their serious inflammatory effect within the body (including aging the body), but also because of the way they are cooked.
They create a by-product due to the processing of potato chips and other foods called Acrylimide: a cancer-causing and neurotoxic chemical, that is created when dense carbohydrate foods are cooked at high temperatures, whether baked, fried, roasted, or toasted.
Well, I have an amazing and yummy substitute for potato chips you can crunch your way to healthy bliss: Taro Chips.
What Are Taro Chips?
Taro chips are made from the Taro Root of the Taro plant. Taro is a large perennial plant growing up to a mighty 5-6 feet. It’s rather large with heart-shaped leaves and frilly edges similar to an elephant’s ear.
[pullquote]Taro is a superfood and great for people who want to keep their blood sugar balanced – which means all of us. [/pullquote]
It is high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that protect you from disease, boost your immunity and slow the aging process and as an added plus, it is gluten-free.
You can buy ready-made Taro Chips or…make your own!
Here is a crunchy, easy and yummy recipe that is sure to please all who desire a great substitute for potato chips:
Taro Chips Recipe
-Taro root, sliced or peeled
-Coconut oil
-Salt to taste
Directions:
-Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
-Thinly slice the peeled taro using a vegetable peeler or mandolin slicer.
-Brush the slices lightly with coconut oil (it stands up to high heat = healthy) and sprinkle with salt and any other seasonings you desire.
-Arrange the slices in a single layer on a greased baking tray and roast for 12 minutes. One taro root can make a lot of chips. Because of the single layer, you may have to use several baking sheets or work in batches, greasing pan again if necessary in between batches.
-After 12 minutes, check to see if they are crispy all the way through and no longer soft in the center.
-Remove to cool and sprinkle with sea salt.
