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NEW YORK — After exercising more, the top two New Year's resolutions every year are eating healthier and losing weight. More than half of all Americans want to do one or both — and of course, the two resolutions are connected.

The reality is weight loss and maintenance involve tradeoffs. It's a balancing act of figuring out how much of your favorite foods you can eat while working toward your goals.

Unfortunately, there is no free pass to eat anything you want without gaining weight. But there are ways to feel less deprived in your quest to maintain or lose weight.

Here are eight foods dieticians recommend to their coaching clients to get the desired results without feeling deprived.

What foods can more easily lead to weight gain?

Weight gain occurs when you take in more calories than you burn, day in and day out.

Ultra-processed foods typically have more fat, sugar, and salt than less processed foods. This crave-worthy combination makes it easier to overeat and, therefore, to gain weight.

In a 2021 study, normal-weight adults who ate the most ultra-processed foods were 15% more likely to become overweight or obese than those who ate the least.

Less processed foods tend to be more filling and lower in calories. Some minimally processed foods could even help you lose weight.

Foods that contain a lot of fiber, water, and protein help you feel full faster and leave less space in the belly for additional calories.

Foods you can eat a lot of without weight gain

1 — Cauliflower

If you're looking for low-calorie food that's also filling, cauliflower fits the bill. An entire head contains just 146 calories (not that I'd recommend eating that much in one sitting)!

Calories aside, cauliflower is incredibly versatile. It's excellent roasted or raw, and you can also swap riced cauliflower out for any recipe that calls for regular rice (like this Surf n' Turf Paella Recipe ).

Nutrition facts for ½ cup chopped cauliflower: 27 calories, 0.3 g fat, 5 g carbohydrate (2.1 g fiber), 2.1 g protein

2 — Zucchini

Unfortunately, if you eat a lot of noodles, you probably gain weight. You can, however, eat a lot of zoodles.

Zoodles are zucchini noodles made by slicing zucchini in a spiral formation. It's a great stand-in for pasta when trying to eat only a few calories.

One cup of zucchini noodles contains just 20 calories and is also very filling. By contrast, one cup of cooked spaghetti has 221 calories, and most people eat far more pasta than that.

Nutrition facts for one large zucchini: 55 calories, 1 g fat, 10 g carbohydrate (3.2 g fiber), 4 g protein

3 —Strawberries

Craving something sweet? You can eat a lot of strawberries without gaining weight. One cup of halved strawberries has only 49 calories, with 3 grams of fiber!

For reference, that's about the same as a single Chips Ahoy cookie — and good luck eating just one of those.

Subbing strawberries for your dessert is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without packing on the pounds.

Nutrition facts for 1 cup strawberries, halved: 49 calories, 0.5 g fat, 11.7 g carbohydrate (3 g fiber), 1 g protein

4 — Air popped popcorn

Craving a snack that isn't, say, a cucumber? You can eat a lot of air-popped popcorn without gaining weight. Popcorn comes in at 31 calories per cup, so you won't do too much damage even if you eat more than you planned.

Unlike many snack foods, popcorn also provides a bit of fiber. This can help you meet your daily fiber quota, something most Americans fall short on, while allowing you to fill up faster.

Nutrition facts for 1 cup air-popped popcorn: 31 calories, 0 g fat, 6 g carbohydrate (1 g fiber), 1 g protein

5 — Salmon

High-protein foods are more filling than high-carb or high-fat foods.

You can and should eat lots of high-protein foods because it's difficult to overeat them and because they can also help you consume fewer calories from other sources.

Several studies link more frequent fish intake with decreased waist circumference. You can eat any fish you like, as long as it's not fried or covered in high-calorie sauces.

Salmon is a great source of heart-healthy omega-3 fats, and can be immensely helpful when eaten twice a week.

Nutrition facts for 3 ounces of salmon: 177 calories, 11 g fat, 0 g carbohydrate, 17 g protein

6 — Low-fat cottage cheese

You could eat a LOT of cottage cheese without gaining weight. Nearly half of its calories come from protein, which has many attributes that promote weight maintenance and weight loss.

Protein is very filling. But compared to foods high in fat or carbohydrates, protein-rich foods may be less likely to be stored in body fat, even when overeating them.

When paired with resistance training, high-protein diets also promote muscle growth. This can help you look leaner and also burn more calories at rest.

Nutrition facts for 1 cup low fat cottage cheese: 183 calories, 5 g fat, 11 g carbohydrate (0 g fiber), 24 g protein

7 — Nuts

Nuts are higher in calories and fat than many foods on this list, so you might be surprised that you can eat lots of them without gaining weight. But studies suggest that nuts don't make you fat, even if you eat them daily.

There's even some evidence from this study in 2017 that adults who eat more of them weigh less and have smaller waists than people who don't eat as many.

Nutrition data for one ounce of nuts: 172 calories, 15 g fat, 6 g carbohydrate (2 g fiber), 6 g protein

8 — Avocado

Need additional proof that high-fat foods don't make you fat? You can eat avocado every day without having to buy bigger jeans.

In a 2021 study, researchers divided overweight adults into two groups. Both groups followed similar diets and ate the same number of calories each day. The only difference is that one group ate a fresh Hass avocado daily.

After 12 weeks, women in the avocado group lost significantly more visceral (deep abdominal) fat than those who didn't eat avocados.

Subjects in a more recent six-month study saw no improvements in belly fat from eating avocado daily, but they didn't gain more belly fat either.

Interestingly, in this study, overall diet quality improved among those who added avocado to their regular diet. Rest assured, adding that guacamole to your burrito is unlikely to give you a belly.

Nutrition facts for one Hass avocado: 227 calories, 21 g fat, 12 g carbohydrate (9.2 g fiber), 2.7 g protein

Eat away

Any food can make you gain weight if it's contributing to a calorie surplus. But some foods are more helpful than others at keeping your calorie intake low enough to maintain or lose weight.

The best choices are minimally processed or unprocessed foods that are low in calories and very filling.

Higher-calorie foods can sometimes be eaten more often or in larger amounts if they contain a lot of fiber, protein, or water. These foods fill the belly and help you take in fewer calories throughout the day.

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Striving to fit a certain body image is out, achieving total body wellness is in. That mission starts in the kitchen, and it means enjoying meals that keep your heart healthy, steady your mood, nourish your organs, support a strong immune system and give you the energy you need to slay your busy days. If you're looking to adjust your eating habits in the new year, keep this key word in mind: Satisfaction. Eating should be a pleasurable experience, and it’s totally possible to do that in a healthful and nutritious way.

"A healthy eating plan has to be sustainable for you and your lifestyle," says Stefani Sassos, M.S., R.D.N., C.S.O., C.D.N., a registered dietitian and deputy director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab."Most diets don’t work because they focus on restriction. Commit to shifting your mindset to abundance in 2023." Her advice? Instead of cutting out certain foods or entire food groups, which can mean missing out on crucial nutrients your body needs to function, focus on filling mealtimes with nutrient-dense foods that will nourish you now, plus help steer you toward a lifetime of healthy eating habits.

Our list of the best diets of 2023 focuses on heart health, foods to improve your brain function, eating more plants, sustainability and enjoyment. And if you want to shed a few pounds, we have some science-backed suggestions for how to do that in a healthy way, too. But these diets are not trendy quick fixes. Rather, they are designed to be maintainable and — you guessed it — enjoyable.

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Regardless of what diet or eating plan you end up committing to, there are a few general things to keep in mind to support the goal of total body wellness:

• Stay hydrated: “Drinking enough water on a daily basis is the single best thing you can do for your body and health,” Sassos says. Every single cell in your body requires water to function, and proper hydration can also improve sleep quality, cognition and mood. Commit to mostly drinking still or sparkling water, then keep it interesting by infusing your beverages with fresh fruit and herbs for added flavor.
• Think plant-forward: Research shows that eating plenty of fruits and veggies can reduce your risk for several chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and diabetes, all while promoting better overall health. “Some nutrients found in fruits and veggies can’t be found anywhere else,” says Sassos. Instead of loading up on heavily processed items that often contain minimal nutrition and excess calories, focus on finding delicious ways to add more produce to your meals. For instance, make and freeze veggie egg wraps instead of buying fast food breakfast sandwiches, or instead of munching on chips for a snack, dunk veggie sticks in hummus or fruit slices in nut butter. You’ll feel more satisfied and satiated, plus boost your nutrient intake all at once.
• Prioritize healthy fats: Your body needs healthy fats to function, because they're a source of essential fatty acids, which the body can’t make itself, and certain vitamins can only be absorbed with the help of fats. The key is to swap saturated fats for unsaturated fats. The former can harm the heart over time, whereas healthy fats of the monounsaturated variety (found in foods like avocado, nuts and olive oil) can help protect your heart by reducing levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol and supporting levels of "good" HDL cholesterol in the blood, says Sassos.
• Choose lean proteins: “Protein is a key part of any diet and is the building block of life,” Sassos says. “It’s important for growth, tissue repair, muscle function and more, and it also helps fight infection, keeps body fluids in balance, assists with blood clotting and even carries fats, vitamins, minerals and oxygen around the body.” Lean protein in the form of fish, poultry, soy-based options like tofu or tempeh and legumes, such as beans and lentils, are all optimal protein sources.
• Go for grains: Whole grains are a key component of any nutritious diet. “Abundant in fiber, they have a range of healthy benefits, from supporting healthy digestion to promoting better glycemic control,” Sassos says. Brown rice, whole oats, farro, teff and quinoa are some great examples of this healthy staple.
• Minimize sodium and added sugars: Your body does need a very small amount of sodium to work properly, but too much can be harmful to your health, particularly if you have or at risk for heart disease. “Still, Americans consume more than 3,400 milligrams of sodium daily on average, which is far more than the recommended 2,300 milligrams limit,” Sassos says. Likewise, too much added sugar can raise your risk for chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. “The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends limiting added sugar to 10% of your total daily calories," says Sassos. "On a 2,000-calorie daily diet, that's 50 grams per day."
• Get moving: “Although nutrition is a huge part of the health equation, complementing your healthy eating routine with exercise can increase the benefits and elevate the health of your body and mind,” Sassos says. Even a brisk 30-minute walk each day can have a positive impact.

Our list of best diets hits all of those high points, and more. Read on to learn why each of these diets earned a top spot on our list.

Take time to speak with your primary care provider and/or a registered dietitian before making changes to your diet. Pre-existing health conditions may prevent some from following prescribed dietary plans without affecting their health in unexpected ways. Make sure you identify any specific nutritional needs or potential physical side effects before selecting a long-term diet. Also note that weight loss, health and body image are complex subjects — before deciding to go on a diet, we invite you to gain a broader perspective with our exploration into the hazards of diet culture.

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Adhering to a style of eating that supports overall wellness helps ensure that you get the nutrients necessary to help your body function properly — a balanced diet supports the health of your heart, brain, bones, muscles, immune system, skin and every single cell. The right mix of foods helps give you energy, promotes quality sleep and even helps with stress relief.

What's the best way to start a diet?

First, pinpoint what your goal is. Maybe you have heart disease risk factors that you want to control, perhaps you want to focus on preserving your brain function or you are looking to lose a few pounds to address a health condition. Or, you may just be someone who thrives when you have a plan to follow. If you have concerns about your weight or eating habits, it’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor before making any major lifestyle changes on your own.

How do you stick to a diet?

Don’t overthink it. “Healthy eating doesn’t need to be complicated," says Sassos. "Some of the best healthy eating practices are simple and don’t require much time or money. If any diet or plan gives you anxiety or stress, it’s a sign to stop and return to the basics —drinking lots of water, eating your veggies and tuning in to your body’s natural hunger cues." Most importantly, don’t let the flood of fleeting diet trends and fads you may see on social media fool you — most of these are either unsustainable long-term, unhealthy at their core or can lead to dangerous yo-yo dieting.

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The Mediterranean diet — sometimes called MD for short — consistently ranks at the top of overall best diets. That’s partially because the Mediterranean diet is an inclusive eating pattern chock full of healthy foods, not a restrictive plan.

The Mediterranean diet also tops the charts because it's full of affordable, accessible foods that are delicious — and that you probably already love to eat. Eating the Mediterranean diet feels like a pleasure, rather than a chore.

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What is the Mediterranean diet? 

The Mediterranean diet takes its name from the sea it’s named for and includes foods that are native to the countries bordering the Mediterranean — namely Greece, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Egypt and Lebanon.

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Potential health benefits of the Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet was developed because people who live in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea tend to have lower levels of heart disease and live longer than Americans, and experts believe that their diet may get a lot of credit for that. Researchers became interested in Mediterranean-style eating in the 1950s. In 1992, it was introduced as a diet by the U.S.D.A. in order to help Americans lower their cholesterol.

Besides the general benefits of eating the MD, there are also many boons for specific segments of the population. Recent research suggests that pregnant women can lower their risk of developing high blood pressure by eating a Mediterranean diet. Another study shows that people at risk for metabolic disease could reduce their blood cholesterol and boost their digestive health by following a Mediterranean diet.

Plus, the Mediterranean diet has proven to be quite effective for people who want to manage — or lose — weight. One study analyzed the diets of more than 32,000 Italians over the course of 12 years and found an association between the Mediterranean diet and lower levels of weight gain and a lower increase in waist circumference.

In case that isn't enough to convince you, the "green" Mediterranean diet — which excludes red meat — has been shown to be extremely effective at reducing visceral fat. Visceral fat is dangerous for our health because it surrounds — and can damage — organs.

But you don’t have to have a health issue to adopt the Mediterranean diet. “It’s a healthy diet for just about everyone,” Karen Ansel, a New York-based registered dietitian and author of “Healing Superfoods for Anti-Aging, told TODAY. Experts agree that it can be among the best ways to lose weight. And it can work if you want to improve your overall health, even if you’re comfortable with your weight.

Foods to eat on the Mediterranean diet 

Keep in mind that the Mediterranean diet represents a culture just as much as it does a cuisine, so it’s not about what’s allowed or avoided. Before it was a “diet,” MD was just the way that people who live near the Mediterranean ate — people who relied on seasonal foods and needed to mind their budgets and their family’s health at the same time, so it’s okay for you to floor their lead and include as many or few Mediterranean foods as you can.

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That being said, these are the central foods in the Mediterranean diet:

• Fish — especially salmon, sardines, and tuna

• Fresh produce — use what’s locally grown to ensure freshness

• Healthy fats — like nuts, avocado and olive oil

• Lean dairy — like cheese, Greek yogurt and milk

• Whole grains — try cereals, brown rice and whole-wheat pasta or ancient grains like quinoa, chia, amaranth, bulgar and buckwheat

• Wine — in moderation

The Mediterranean diet food pyramid

The Mediterranean food pyramid offers a great way to understand how to think about your food instead of giving you rigid instructions. It’s organized by how often you should include a food category in your diet, with the foods you should include most often at the base and the foods you should include less often at the top.

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Here’s the Mediterranean food pyramid, from base to top:

• Fruits, vegetables, grains (mostly whole), olive oil, beans, nuts, legumes & seeds, herbs & spices: Consume these at every meal.

• Fish and seafood: Eat at least twice a week.

• Poultry, eggs, cheese, and yogurt: Eat in moderate amounts, daily to weekly, depending on the food.

• Meats and sweets: Eat these only occasionally.

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Foods to avoid on the Mediterranean diet

There are no totally forbidden foods on the Mediterranean diet. But you generally want to stick to eating foods with recognizable non-scientific names. A general rule-of-thumb is that most of the things you eat should not come in boxes.

Here are some foods to avoid on the Mediterranean diet:

• Alcohol (besides wine)

• Butter

• Heavily processed food — like frozen meals with added sodium, soda, high-sugar beverages, candy and processed cheese

• Processed red meats — like hot dogs, sausage, bacon and lunch meats

• Refined grains — like white bread, white pasta or anything with white flour

• Refined or processed oils — like soybean oil, safflower oil, corn oil, vegetable oil, canola oil and any hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated oils

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Two Indianapolis police officers who spent the day searching for a missing 5-month-old boy found the infant when they stopped to eat.

Officers Richard El and Shawn Anderson of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police spent all day Thursday looking for a stolen car connected to the abduction of 5-month-old Kason Thomass and his twin brother, Kyair.

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But days later, police were still searching for Kason and that stolen car.

Disappointed they hadn’t found the baby yet, El and Anderson stopped at an Indianapolis shopping plaza to eat and brainstorm where he might be.

“As a parent myself, it would drive me crazy not knowing where my child is at, if they’re safe, if they’re OK, if they’re alive… and then, God opened up the heavens to us and almost took him and put him right in our hands,” Anderson said.

The officers spotted the car they had been looking for in front of Papa Johns Pizza right across the parking lot from where they had stopped to eat. They found Kason in the back seat.

“Having 23 years in law enforcement, these are the moments that I live for and I’m sure other officers live for as well. This is my why. This is why I get out of bed every morning and put this uniform on,” Anderson said.

Police say Kason had been alone for more than two days with nothing to eat or drink. El and Anderson found him just as the weather was getting nasty.

“I was surprised at how well he responded, considering the ordeal that he had been through,” Anderson said.

Jason Vannort, who works for Papa Johns, says he noticed the car had been sitting in front of the store for a couple of days but didn’t think anything of it because abandoned cars are fairly common in the area.

Vannort says Jackson came in the store Tuesday morning and asked about a job.

“Just really didn’t think too much about it. She was here for about 20 minutes and left and just walked right past the car, and I didn’t see her again,” he said.

Police arrested Jackson on Thursday afternoon hours before Kason was found, but she reportedly didn’t offer much information on his location. She is expected to face charges in Ohio and federal charges for allegedly taking the 5-month-old across state lines.

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Two Indianapolis police officers had spent the day searching in vain for a missing baby in a stolen vehicle when they stopped to eat and gather their wits.

A woman suspected of stealing the 2010 black Honda Accord had been taken into custody earlier that day, on December 22, but the vehicle was still missing. More urgently, baby Kason Thomass, who was in the car with his twin Kyair Thomass when it was stolen three days earlier in Columbus, Ohio, had yet to be found.

“It was time for us to decompress because we were disappointed that we could not find him,” Sgt. Shawn Anderson of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department told CNN affiliate WISH-TV. “And then God opened up the heavens to us and almost took him and put him right in our hands.”

There, outside a Papa John’s in the very plaza where Anderson and Sgt. Richard El had stopped to eat, was the stolen car. Kason was inside. The five-month-old had been missing for nearly three full days, and had likely been alone for most of the time.

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“When we found him, he was cold, right, but he was awake, he was breathing, he was moving around a little bit,” El said in an interview with WBNS-TV. “His eyes were open wide and just trying to take everything in.”

Kason’s family said he was doing as well as to be expected under the circumstances, the station reported. LaFonda Thomass, the twins’ grandmother, said she was overwhelmed by the discovery.

“This is going to be the best Christmas ever,” she told WBNS-TV. “I’m so excited. It is a miracle.”

On the night of December 19, Kason and Kyair Thomass were left inside the running car as their mother picked up a DoorDash order in Columbus. When she returned, the car was gone, along with the twins, according to Columbus police.

Kyair was found abandoned near the Dayton International Airport in the early morning hours of December 20, police said. But it would be days before Kason was found in Indianapolis – about 175 miles from where he was taken.

The suspect, Nalah Jackson, 24, was awaiting extradition to Columbus, where she faces two felony counts of kidnapping. A warrant for Jackson’s arrest was filed through the Franklin County Court, according to an online docket. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has also charged Jackson with battery of bodily waste, online court records show.

CNN’s Giovanna Van Leeuwen contributed to this report.

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Mindy Kaling Addressed Concerns About Her Eating Habits on Instagram - InStyle

Mindy Kaling is setting the record straight after fans expressed concern over her eating habits. 

On Wednesday, the actress-slash-producer shared a carousel of food photos that included one of her surrounded by a table full of chicken wings, pasta, pizza, and more from Pijja Palace in Los Angeles — however, commenters called out the fact that there were no snaps of her actually partaking in the meal. "I don't see any actual eating here but ok...," said one critic, while another took a more well-meaning approach, writing: "There is no eating in these pictures. Just saying because it's kind of scary and I have been there."

Assuring fans that there was plenty of eating going on behind the scenes, Kaling replied to one commenter, "Oh babe I ATE." She also promised that skipping meals "is not my issue," adding: "But thank you for being kind!"

Back in April, Kaling, who has been candid about her weight loss in the past, revealed that the pandemic, as well as welcoming her son, changed the way she dieted. "After I had my daughter, I had to shoot a movie, like, two months later, so I was very much like, 'Just give me grilled salmon and sautéed spinach.' I'm going to eat that for three months," she told Entertainment Tonight. But after her second pregnancy, Mindy said she didn't have the same pressure to return to work and ate what she wanted. 

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"I had my son in the first year of the pandemic in September 2020," she explained. "It was this almost extended maternity leave. I wasn't going to be on camera, the studios were shut down." She continued, "When the world started coming back a little bit I thought, 'This kind of eating what appears, not taking any consideration for what I'm eating, is probably not the way to go." 

As for her secret, Kaling says there isn't one. "Honestly, I didn't really do anything differently. I eat what I like to eat. If I do any kind of restrictive diet, it never really works for me. I just eat less of it... I wish there was something more juicy or dynamic about the way that I've lost a little bit of weight, but that's the way I've done it."

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Fast-casual restaurant chain to continue Lehigh Valley expansion with Bethlehem area outpost - 69News WFMZ-TV

BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. - A fast-casual restaurant chain is expanding rapidly in the Lehigh Valley.

Wingstop, known for its cooked-to-order classic and boneless chicken wings and chicken tenders, is expected to open its newest area location - its third within the past few months - in the first quarter of 2023 in the Bethlehem Square, 3926 Linden St., Bethlehem Township.

The new eatery, occupying a former Radio Shack space between Giant and Bath & Body Works, is tentatively set to open in mid-February, according to Mike Axiotis, president and CEO of Talon Restaurants LLC, a locally owned and operated Wingstop franchisee.

Talon Restaurants LLC earlier this year inked a development agreement with Wingstop to open 15 restaurants over four years.

It's already opened two locations - in the Emmaus Shopping Center at 1328 Chestnut St. in October and in the Airport Shopping Center at 1824 Airport Road in Hanover Township, Lehigh County in November.

A Wingstop eatery opened in October on Chestnut Street in Emmaus.

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Axiotis is eyeing up other locations in the Lehigh Valley and central Pennsylvania as well, but no deals have been finalized, he said.

Texas-based Wingstop, founded in 1994, operates and franchises more than 1,850 locations worldwide, including other Lehigh Valley outposts on Liberty Street in Allentown and Nazareth Road in Palmer Township.

The chain offers traditional and boneless chicken wings, chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches, all cooked-to-order and hand-sauced and -tossed in your choice of 12 flavors, including popular picks such as lemon pepper, garlic parmesan, mango habanero and original hot.

Other menu highlights include house-made sides such as cajun fried corn and hand-cut, seasoned fries.

The Bethlehem restaurant is tentatively set to operate 11 a.m. to midnight daily, and Axiotis encourages customers to download the Wingstop app to help with speed of service.

A Wingstop location recently opened at 1824 Airport Road in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. 

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Axiotis, a member of the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association's Board of Directors, is no stranger to the region's restaurant industry.

He's also president and CEO of Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group, which operates more than 20 Red Robin restaurants in Pennsylvania.

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15 Healthy Chips You Can Eat When You're Trying To Lose Weight - Yahoo Life

Chips can definitely fit into your eating plan if you are trying to lose weight. "When it comes to weight loss, all foods can fit as long as you remain in a caloric deficit (eating less calories than your body expends in a day)," explains Cristina Flores, RD, LD, registered dietitian with Top Nutrition Coaching, who specializes in weight management, bariatrics, and wellness.

She notes that, of course, it is important to get most of your calories from nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. But it is also important to avoid depriving yourself from foods you love so that your current eating plan can be sustainable long-term.

And the good news is: there are a lot of healthy chips on store shelves to take home and enjoy mid-afternoon or while watching your favorite movie.

"There are a lot of healthier chips on the shelf nowadays, and if you enjoy them in moderation and choose the right one, they can still be included into a healthy diet plan," adds Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, sports dietitian in Miami, Florida.

When it comes to fitting chips into your weight loss nutrition plan, focusing on portion control can help as well. "Individual size bags are great to keep on hand to help control portions," adds Flores.

Ready to stock your pantry with some healthy chips for weight loss? Here are 15 great choices, according to dietitians.

1

Quest Chips Nacho Cheese

quest protein chips

Per Serving: 150 calories, 6 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 330 mg sodium, 5 g carb, (1 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 18 g protein

Quest Tortilla Style Protein chips have an added bonus: protein. "These chips are packed with protein and low in sugar and carbohydrates. This will keep you fuller longer, which is great for weight loss," says Amber Pankonin, MS, RD, LMNT, CEC, registered dietitian, chef, and owner of the food blog Stirlist.

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Siete Sea Salt Grain Free Tortilla Chips

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Per Serving: 130 calories, 7g fat (1 g saturated fat), 150 mg sodium, 20 g carbs (3g fiber, 1g sugar), 1g protein

Tortilla chips are the perfect pairing for salsa, and these have a good amount of fiber. "Siete chips contain 3 grams of fiber, which you don't often see in chips," says Ehsani. "I always encourage people to check out the fiber content on snack foods, as the more fiber a product has, the more likely it will fill you up and leave you feeling more satisfied—and the less likely you are to overeat the bag or other foods later on in the day."

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Lay's Poppables Sea Salt&Vinegar

lay's poppables

Per Serving (28 chips): 140 calories, 8 g fat ( 1g saturated fat), 220 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (< 1 g fiber, < 1 g sugar), 0 g protein

Lay's Poppables Salt and Vinegar chips are packed with flavor. "Compared to regular Lay's Salt and Vinegar chips, you get double the volume per serving, with the same great flavor," says Flores. While it's not ideal that these are low in fiber and protein, they are relatively low in calories and saturated fat compared to many other types of chips on the market.

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Beanitos with Sea Salt

Beanitos Sea Salt

Per Serving: 130 calories, 7 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 120 mg sodium, 15 g carb, (4 g fiber, 1 g sugar) 5 g protein

These healthy chips are made with beans, which naturally means they contain some fiber.

"These chips not only taste great, but they are high in fiber," says Pankonin. "Fiber is good for a healthy digestive tract, but will also keep you more full throughout the day, making weight loss easier to achieve." Another benefit to these chips is that

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Brad's Crunchy Kale Original

Brad's crunchy kale

Per Serving:  70 calories, 5g fat (0g saturated fat), 210mg sodium, 6g carbs (2g fiber, 1g sugar), 3g protein

Kale chips are a great pick for weight loss.

"Don't knock them before you try them," says Ehsani. "These chips contain 130% of your daily value of vitamin K, 30% of your daily value of vitamin C, and 15% of your daily value of vitamin A. Plus, there's a ½ pound of real vegetables in one bag. These are perfect for weight loss, as they are quite low in calories per serving, too, at just 70 calories."

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Sun Chips Garden Salsa

sunchips garden salsa

Per Serving (15 chips): 140 calories,  6 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat),  140 mg sodium, 19 g carbs (2 g fiber, 2 g sugar),  2 g protein

Sun Chips are super crunchy, and the Garden Salsa version is a favorite for Flores.

"For only 140 calories, these chips are bursting with flavor and contain 2 grams of protein paired with 2 grams of fiber, which may help keep you fuller longer," says Flores.

7

Harvest Snaps

harvest snaps organic green pea snack crisps

Per Serving:  130 calories, 5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 75 mg sodium, 16 g carb, (4 g fiber, 0 sugar), 5 g protein

Peas also make for delicious chips. "These healthy chips are made from green peas and are low in calories, low sodium, high in fiber, and they also contain 200 milligrams of potassium per serving, which is good for blood pressure," says Pankonin. "Eating foods that are low in salt and high in potassium can also help with fluid retention, making it easier to lose weight."

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Food Should Taste Good Black Bean

Black bean chips

Per Serving: 130 calories, 6 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 80 mg sodium, 16g carbs (4 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 4 g protein

These yummy chips are totally potato-free.

"These chips are made with black beans, corn, flax seed, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds, which is a nutrient dense list of ingredients!" says Ehsani. "These chips also contain a whopping 4 grams of both fiber and protein. Both of these nutrients are important to always have at meals and at snack time, as both keep you feeling full longer, and can help prevent overeating."

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PopCorners Sea Salt

popcorners

Per Serving: 120 calories,  2.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 190 mg sodium, 23 g carbs (< 1 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 2 g protein

Baked chips like PopCorners are a good pick if you're trying to lose weight.

"These chips are baked instead of fried and are made from only yellow corn, sunflower oil, and sea salt," says Flores. "For only 120 calories, these chips are crispy, full of flavor, and great on their own or with your favorite dip."

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From the Ground Up Cauliflower Tortilla Chips

From the ground up

Per Serving: 140 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 135 mg sodium, 19 g carb, (2 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 1 g protein

Cauliflower is another veggie that can make for some amazingly healthy chips.

"These chips are not only low in calories, but they also contain a blend of other vegetables like carrots and broccoli, in addition to the cauliflower," says Pankonin. "Consuming snacks that are more nutrient-rich like this can help meet vitamin and mineral needs, which is really important while trying to lose weight."

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HIPPEAS Straight Up Sea Salt

Per Serving: 140 calories, 7 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 170 mg sodium, 16g carbs (3 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 3 g protein

Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) pack extra fiber and protein into these chips.

"These chips are made with chickpea flour, which contributes to it having 3 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein," says Ehsani. "Both protein and fiber, especially when combined together, keep you feeling full for longer, which can help with weight loss and is another way to get in a serving of a legume!"

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Off the Eaten Path Veggie Crisps

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Per Serving: 130 calories, 5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 140 mg sodium, 19 g carb, (3 g fiber, <1 g sugar), 3 g protein

Not all veggie chips are good choices, but these ones from Off the Eaten Path are.

"These healthy chips contain 3 grams of fiber and 19 grams of carbohydrate per serving," says Pankonin. "Carbohydrates can help provide the energy needed to fuel workouts and healthy activity throughout the day." These chips are also relatively low in calories and contain 3 grams of protein, which can help you meet your protein goals without breaking your calorie deficit.

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13

White Cheddar Pirate's Booty

pirates booty aged white cheddar

Per Serving: 70 calories, 3 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 95 mg sodium, 9 g carbs (0 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 1 g protein

These best part about these yummy rice and corn puffs? They won't turn your fingers bright orange.

"With only 3 grams of fat and 70 calories, these puffs are a great alternative for Cheetos puffs, with around 70% less fat per serving," says Flores.

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Jacksons Sea Salt Sweet Potato with Avocado Oil

Jackson's chips

Per Serving: 150 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 150 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (2 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 1 g protein

Sweet potatoes offer a sweet touch to crunchy chips.

"These chips have only three ingredients: sweet potatoes, avocado oil, and sea salt, and they taste delicious," says Ehsani. "Since they are made from sweet potatoes, they are naturally sweet, contain no added sugar, and can satisfy anyone looking to get a sweet and savory fix. They are made using avocado oil, which is a heart-healthy monounsaturated oil."

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Food Should Taste Good Multigrain Tortilla Chips

Food should taste good multigrain

Per Serving (10 Chips): 140 calories, 7 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat),  75 mg sodium,  17 g carbs (2 g fiber, 0 g sugar),  2 g protein

These tortilla chips go above and beyond traditional corn tortilla chips.

"Food should taste good, and these chips sure do. They are made with a variety of gluten-free grains, great for those who may be avoiding gluten for Celiac disease or other medical reasons,"says Flores. "With 2 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein, these chips may keep you fuller longer. Dip these in guacamole for even more nutrients."

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