Salty foods seemingly have a way of making us addicted.

Potato chips can feel irresistible and difficult to put down, especially when mindlessly snacking away. Between the yummy flavor and crispy crunch, they’re made to keep you munching away. However, there’s a way to break this cycle and cut the high-carb snack food from your diet without losing the satisfying flavor and feeling.

Jonathan Alpert, a New York-based psychotherapist and author, explained that stress can cause individuals to crave comfort foods like sweets and salty snacks. High cortisol levels can make you run for the snack food which explains why you might find yourself with a craving when you get off work and are ready to wind down on the couch.

He told Fox News: “These foods then lead to a feeling of satiation or even indulgence, providing a temporary reprieve from negative or difficult emotions, such as stress and anxiety.”

However, performance coach and wellness expert Jacob Zemer said its a “misconception” that potatoes are an issue. However, it’s the fried aspect that is truly the problem since some solid fat is being added to the carbohydrates. He called it a “recipe for diabetes.” Jacob added: “Potato chips are highly palatable and that’s the term we use to describe them on a nutrition level. And that happens when you have something that has both carbs and fats in it. And [potato chips] are very savory because of that salty element.”

Plus, he gave some tips on how to kick your chip habit. Jacob advised to pay close attention to the proteins in other alternative options, noting that ideally the snack would have at least 10 grams of protein for every 100 calories. Additionally, he advised to seek salty foods with high fiber which provide a full feeling. “You’re less likely to binge on those,” he explained, turning to Quest Chips and Legendary Chips as examples of great alternatives.

He further explained that snack alternatives can be easily accessible, noting that Costco sells Crisp Power, adding that “they’re essentially pretzels.” To simplify snacks further, Jacob said, single ingredient food like edamame are a great place to start and they totally avoided the empty calories feel. “The reality is, over time, you’ll adjust to it,” he insisted.