I know successful weight loss isn't composed of eating potato chips. But sometimes a girl's gotta get her snack on.

And that is why I love and appreciate Popchips. They're not infused with ginkgo, they're not high fiber or vitamin fortified, they're just potato chips. That is, potato chips that are far lower in calories than regular oily ones. And come in outstanding flavors. Real Simple and Health magazine have sung their praises, as has Oprah.

The 1-ounce bags are way bigger than baked chips because Popchips are actually popped. They're airy and crunchy and completely addictive, which is why I only buy the 1-ounce bags instead of the 3-ouncers. A 1-ounce serving of original flavor Popchips is 120 calories and 4 grams of fat.

All the flavors are good but I especially love the salt and pepper ones, with just enough black pepper for some zesty heat. You can find 'em at Target, Jamba Juice, Whole Foods and Amazon.com.