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Eating fries on a hot day is a good idea per se. However, as a new study shows, too much fries can increase the risk of diabetes.
From the family table to the menu of any restaurant, fries are an undisputed classic. However, a recent study suggests that their usual consumption could have health consequences that are not attributed to other forms of cooking. Research, led by Harvard Public Health School and published this week in The BMJ, identified a clear association between frequent consumption of fries and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Nutritionists’ …
Study links fries, but not other forms of potato, with diabetes
White potatoes often get blamed for raising blood sugar, new research from Harvard suggests the real problem might be how they're prepared. In a large study of more than 200,000 people, eating three servings of French fries per week was linked to a 20% higher risk of type 2 diabetes. But baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes did not show the same risk.Researchers believe frying is the main issue. It typically involves oils that trigger inflammation,…
French fries increase the risk of diabetes, research shows. It's better to eat potatoes in a different form.
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