Could junk food be good for you? No! But some of it is less bad for you...

If you’ve just got to have junk food – there are a few varieties that are less junky than others... 

Consider these versions of some snack favorites:

• Potato chips: They’re not exactly good for you, but the baked taste pretty good and are less junky than the fried variety.

• Cheese puffs: Frito-Lay has a low-fat version now and Annie’s Homegrown Cheddar Bunnies are a good choice – and they both taste just as good as the junkier varieties.

• Pretzels: Look for low-sodium and low-fat. You won’t miss the fat and some brands are now flavored with other spices that help make up for any lack of salt.

• Chocolate bars: Sometimes there’s just no substitute for chocolate. Opt for a bar that has sections and eat half. Kit Kat is a less junky choice.

• Cookies: The Italians developed a low-calorie, low-fat cookie thousands of years ago. Biscotti are satisfyingly sweet and crunchy, and a whole bar only contains 90 calories and 3 grams of fat.