Are Tostitos and salsa bad for you?

[Snew]

I heard from someone that they're actually pretty good for you compared to other chips/snacks.

Confirm/deny?

[WonderPug]

Please explain what you mean by "good" or "bad" for you, when you don't provide the context of your entire diet and your consumption level of said products?

[Siafu4Life]

I heard from someone that they're actually pretty good for you compared to other chips/snacks.

Confirm/deny?

No, they are not healthier than any other chip/snack. Some (not necessarily me) would say they are actually worse for you. Their chips have a very high glycemic index because of the white corn they use. Consuming lots of white corn tortillas is a great way to give yourself diabetes.

[WonderPug]

Their chips have a very high glycemic index because of the white corn they use. Consuming lots of white corn tortillas is a great way to give yourself diabetes.

Interesting.

Relevant peer-reviewed literature citations please.*






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* Apologies if my sarcasm detector has failed.

[lee__d]

muthafukin sharp tortilla chip sliced the roof of my mouth once...threw that POS bag right the hell out. so yes they r bad, watch out

[AwhYeah]

Jesus man! You mind as well eat chips and cyanide!

[PhiSig2298]

SH¡T son, are you sponsored by Tostitos?

[Ninetysix]

Consuming lots of white corn tortillas is a great way to give yourself diabetes.

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[Siafu4Life]

Interesting.

Relevant peer-reviewed literature citations please.*






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* Apologies if my sarcasm detector has failed.

Trying to locate something. My buddy (in decent physical condition) was diagnosed with diabetes a few years back. His parents are of Mexican descent, and he was informed at the time of diagnosis...that his diet (which consisted of plenty of corn-based ingredients)...was the probable cause of his diabetes onset. Perhaps the doctor was a whack-job. I am looking though...

[amazingmuzmo]

Salsa's fine, although the garden fresh or fresco styles are a bit better. Chips are basically junk in that they have pretty much no nutritional value. You can eat em if you want, but they're not adding to your physique in any meaningful way.

[x2lvlarcher]

Rather just make my own chips...
But the salsa god yes love salsa.

[WonderPug]

Chips are basically junk in that they have pretty much no nutritional value. You can eat em if you want, but they're not adding to your physique in any meaningful way.

You're kidding, right?

[ErickStevens]

I heard from someone that they're actually pretty good for you compared to other chips/snacks.

Confirm/deny?

No, they are not healthier than any other chip/snack. Some (not necessarily me) would say they are actually worse for you. Their chips have a very high glycemic index because of the white corn they use. Consuming lots of white corn tortillas is a great way to give yourself diabetes.

[desslok]

They are effing delicious. Want to make them even better while adding some protein? Drop a block of cream cheese into the salsa, then dip your chips into both. Its like a stoner's pre-bed casein delivery system.

[vrundmc]

They are effing delicious. Want to make them even better while adding some protein? Drop a block of cream cheese into the salsa, then dip your chips into both. Its like a stoner's pre-bed casein delivery system.

Where's the beef?

[bennettj]

I heard from someone that they're actually pretty good for you compared to other chips/snacks.

Confirm/deny?

I wouldn't advise you to follow a diet that exclusively comprised chips and salsa.

If you enjoy the taste of them, I would encourage you to eat them in sensible and moderate amounts (using your own judgment) within your macronutrient and caloric intake requirements.

[PhiSig2298]

I wouldn't advise you to follow a diet that exclusively comprised chips and salsa.

If you enjoy the taste of them, I would encourage you to eat them in sensible and moderate amounts (using your own judgment) within your macronutrient and caloric intake requirements.

Ya think???

[DLcity]

I dont know if some of these posts are a form of great sarcasm, of they are teh serious.

[Ksorra]

They're super bad for you, so give them to meeeeeee

[Andrew_S]

No, they are not healthier than any other chip/snack. Some (not necessarily me) would say they are actually worse for you. Their chips have a very high glycemic index because of the white corn they use. Consuming lots of white corn tortillas is a great way to give yourself diabetes.

Trying to locate something. My buddy (in decent physical condition) was diagnosed with diabetes a few years back. His parents are of Mexican descent, and he was informed at the time of diagnosis...that his diet (which consisted of plenty of corn-based ingredients)...was the probable cause of his diabetes onset. Perhaps the doctor was a whack-job. I am looking though...

Not to start something, but you're going to make a statement like that to the entire board, and THEN try to find out information on it? Wouldn't it be better to have a solid idea what you think you mean before you announce it?

[George_Bondrew]

Where's the beef?

^^ this and this---> shredded cheese, and sour cream?

[desslok]

Where's the beef?

While I am a big fan of carne asada nachos(or fries) from little taco shops loaded with carne asada , cheese, guacamole, salsa fresca, sour cream etc, I am a firm believer that chips, salsa, and cream cheese should be enjoyed unadulterated.

[ironwill2008]

*facepalm.jpeg* @ some of the goofy stuff in this thread.

brb; throwing out a bag of tostitos so that I don't get diabetes.

[MikeK46]

I heard from someone that they're actually pretty good for you compared to other chips/snacks.

Confirm/deny?

No food, in isolation, can be good or bad for you. No food in isolation is healthy or unhealthy. It's the entire diet that's important, and as long as you're consuming mostly minimally processed foods containing plenty of micronutrients, and consuming the proper amount of macronutrients & calories for your goals, then any food you wish to include in your diet is perfectly fine.

[alex2363]

you guys are funny...but srs, go ahead and eat them. they taste good and have carbs..Serving Size: 1 oz. (28g/About 13 chips) Calories: 140 Total Fat: 7g Carbs: 19g Protein: 2g

[trance__dreamer]

pretzels ftw.

[Lvisaa2]

Not to start something, but you're going to make a statement like that to the entire board, and THEN try to find out information on it? Wouldn't it be better to have a solid idea what you think you mean before you announce it?

This logic thing is pretty blasphemous.

[jsmoor09]

IIFYM, bro. Just keep track of how many you eat/how much salsa you eat, though I think a Jar is minimal calories. 250-400 for the whole jar? Solid. Eating Tostitos within your calorie allowance and macro allowance won't make you fat, and GI is highly overrated by many on this board. Diabetes is usually from obesity induced insulin insensitivity. Eat a whole bag of chips in one setting, plus a couple meals throughout the day, and you've got the makings for weight gain, fat, so on and so forth until you're diabetic.

[Siafu4Life]

Not to start something, but you're going to make a statement like that to the entire board, and THEN try to find out information on it? Wouldn't it be better to have a solid idea what you think you mean before you announce it?

You're not starting anything...and you're absolutely right. Add in the fact that I called my buddy...and he had no idea as to what the hell I was talking about. Spouting out information without cold-hard facts...is NOT very smart. No more un-researched, or un-documented facts...from me.

[IamJonsCranium]

You're not starting anything...and you're absolutely right. Add in the fact that I called my buddy...and he had no idea as to what the hell I was talking about. Spouting out information without cold-hard facts...is NOT very smart. No more un-researched, or un-documented facts...from me.

Repped.





OP, while your choice is fine, there are MUCH better salsas out there.

Actually, our personal favorite is Kroger Private Selection with the Habanero on the front. Second is D. L. Jardines Campfire roasted with Sun Chips or Tostitos whole grain chips. The whole grain really brings out the flavor in a hearty salsa.

This is the brand, but not the flavor: