Squelch the French-Fry Frenzy First, consider these great alternatives to eating fries:

  1. Eat regular meals. If your hunger is satisfied, you will be less likely to snack on fries or other high-fat snacks. [sidebar]
  2. Get the small size, and eat them slowly. Pair them with a fresh salad or grilled chicken sandwich with plenty of lettuce and tomato. That way you will satisfy the craving, while still sticking to your goals.
  3. Take a walk instead of watching television. TV watching increases our desire for high-fat snacks.
  4. Know your facts. Here, our picks for the best french fries 

Cascadian Farm Oven French Fries (3 oz) Calories: 100 Total Fat (g): 4 Trans Fats (g): 0Cascadian Farm Sweet Potato Fries (3 oz) Calories: 70 Total Fat(g): 2.5 Trans Fats (g): 0Ian’s Sweet-Potato French Fries (2.5 oz) Calories: 70 Total Fat (g): 2.5 Trans Fats (g): 0 Comments: Watch cooking time; may burn easily.

Make Your Own Our recipe for the Ultimate Healthy French fries is so tasty, you won’t even miss their original (fatty) versions. Ingredients: 1 lg yam and 1 lg russet baking potato (1½ lb total), peeled and sliced into thin strips2 Tbsp canola oil½ tsp chili powder½ tsp garlic powder½ tsp ground cumin½ tsp sea salt Directions: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Combine the potatoes, oil, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin in a bowl, and toss well. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes. Halfway through, turn the fries over, and continue baking. After removing them from the oven, place them on a paper towel, and sprinkle them with the salt. Serve immediately. Nutrition (per serving): 196 cal, 3 g pro, 31 g carb, 7 g fat, 0 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fats, 0 mg chol, 3 g fiber, 302 mg sodium