I love looking for weird economic indicators, and this one is a lot of fun.
New data from research firm Mintel shows that sales of potato chips have jumped 22 percent since the economy started to sour.
Those chips may make us feel better, but they aren't too good for the waistline. Maybe if the economy improves in the next few months, the annual beginning-of-the-year boost in business for gyms will be even bigger this January...
