The ‘correct' portion size of chips has been revealed & people have been left utterly baffled by it
THE 'correct' portion size of chips has been revealed – and it's safe to say people are utterly baffled by it.
Chips are a staple of British comfort food, whether they're paired with fish on a Friday night, piled high
next
to a juicy burger, or enjoyed straight out of a takeaway box.
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According to nutritionists, the recommended serving size of chips is shockingly small
Credit: Getty
But now, the suggested 'right' portion size has been revealed, leaving people questioning everything they thought they knew about their favourite treat.
According to nutritionists, the recommended serving size is shockingly small – just 10 chips.
Social media users were quick to react to the revelation after TikTok user @
'I eat 10 chips while I'm plating up,' one person commented, while another joked, 'Mate, I shove 10 chips in my gob all at once.'
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For comparison,
Birds
Eye suggests 125g for its Crispy Straight Cut Chips.
As @
However, a single serving of oven chips already
Speaking to the
New York
Times,
Most read in Fabulous
"I think it would be
nice
if your meal came with a side salad and six French fries.'
For most Brits, chips are a food of indulgence, not restraint.
I lost half a stone eating cold chips
Whether they're thick-cut, skinny fries, or drenched in salt and vinegar, it's hard to imagine stopping at six - or even ten - chips.
More people joined in on the debate on TikTok, sharing their thoughts on the surprisingly small portion size.
One wrote: 'I eat at least ten while I'm debating what I'm going to have with what I now know is 4x more chips than I should have had."
Another added: 'I'm already snacking on potato wedges, French fries, seasoned fries, curly fries, and skin-on fries while I'm waiting for my regular chips to cook.'
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A TikTok user was shocked after hearing the 'correct' amount of chips people should have on their plate
Credit: tiktok/@chellep78
And a third said: 'I don't think I'd bother at all if I had to restrict my portion to 10 chips. I'm an all-or-nothing sorta girl.'
So, while the 'correct' portion size might technically be six - or ten - it seems most people are sticking to their own rules when it comes to enjoying this beloved snack.
Let's face it – who can really stop at just six chips?
What food do you need for a healthy diet?
IF you want to have good health, a good way to start is from your diet.
eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day
base meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta
have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks)
eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein
choose unsaturated oils and spreads, and eat them in small amounts
drink plenty of fluids (at least 6 to 8 glasses a day)
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