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By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom It brought a smile to my face when I learned that another “food holiday” occurs in the same month as Nutrition Month (March). That’s right – I’m talking about National Chip and Dip Day – Friday, March 23!  Who doesn’t love a salty, crunchy snack? And while mounds of fried chips and cheese and sour-cream-based sauces might come to mind to “celebrate,” I’d like to suggest a few healthier ways you might indulge in the American favorite of “chips and dip.” First, the chips. If you find it tough to limit your intake to a single serving of regular chips (corn, potato, or any other kind), then swap for baked chips or popchips as a tasty replacement. You won’t compromise taste and flavor with the drop in oil, but can indulge in more chips for the same calories (about 10 with full-fat, compared to about 16 with lower-fat alternatives). That’s a huge plus for real-life eating! You might be curious to try the increasingly popular kale chips – but they’re not a calori...