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French fries are a very popular food, especially in fast food restaurants. They are not a particularly healthy food option, their frequent and abundant consumption can cause negative effects on your body. Although it is possible that you should not give them up if you follow some recommendations.
5 negative effects on your body of eating French fries
one. Promotes your weight gain
Food Fried foods are typically coated in batter or flour before frying and then absorb fat, further increasing their caloric content compared to boiling, baking, or roasting. So eating a lot of fried food can lead to weight gain.
two. May increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
French fries have a lot of fat and salt that could increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association in 2021 also found that consuming a snack with high starch content after any meal was associated with a higher 44 than 57 increased risk of mortality related to cardiovascular diseases.
3. It can increase blood pressure
As we anticipated , French fries have a lot of salt. The Cleveland Clinic explains that when you eat too much salt, which contains sodium, your body retains extra water to “wash” the salt out of your body. In some people, this can cause an increase in blood pressure.
“The more salt you eat, the higher your blood pressure will be”, shares the UK National Health Service (NHS).
4. You increase the risk of type 2 diabetes
People who eat a lot of fried foods may have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease , according to a large, long-term study led by Harvard researchers.
Participants who ate fried foods 4 to 6 times per week had a 39% increased risk of type 2 diabetes, and those who ate fried foods 7 or more times per week had a 57% increased risk, compared to those who ate fried food less than once a week.
5 . You can affect your intestinal health
Food fried foods can promote the growth of harmful intestinal bacteria and promote inflammation of the intestine. Harvard explains that when there are alterations in healthy intestinal microorganisms, immunity is also affected.
Recommendations to enjoy the French fries and reduce the risk of negative effects
Harvard Health shares that eating French fries once a week or less could mean less risk to your health.
Serving size matters. Harvard health experts recommend sticking with just one serving of French fries, which is between 05 Y 15 individual fries
(130 to 150 calories). Fast food restaurants typically serve three to four times that amount, so it might be a good idea to share.
Preparing French fries in the oven with a little olive oil, is a healthier option than French fries traditional.
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