Happy National French Fry Day!

July 13th is National French Fry Day! Yes this delicious, crunchy treat has its own day of celebration! However, in a time when Americans are battling obesity and bulging waistlines, is it possible to enjoy french fries in a new way or perhaps a more nutritious way to prepare them? Yes there is! Sophie Donelson showed us how.

• Pair Smaller Portions With New Flavor Combos That Really Satisfy- How about almond crunch French fries or garlic French fries to tease and satiate the palette.

• Keep The Skin On - That's where all the nutrients are!

• Try New Variations - Why not opt for a sweet potato version? It has more nutrients than other potatoes and more fiber.

• Consider New Cooking Methods - Try baking or gadgets like the T-Fal Actifry, which can fry up 2 lbs of potatoes with one tablespoon of oil. For more on T-Fal Actifry log onto http://www.nutritiousanddelicious.com/ .

• Think About The Oil You Use - Olive oil or vegetable are best so skip the rest

• Pair With Veggie-Filled Dipping Sauces - Skip the ketchup and mayonnaise based dips and try hummus or a roasted pepper sauce