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French fries increase the risk of diabetes by 20 percent, according to a new study. Whole grain products lower the risk and are the better choice.
They are the seasonal hit at the swimming pool, the favorite side dish at restaurants, and a quick snack at home when your stomach growls loudly in the evening. There is hardly anyone who does not enjoy eating these golden potato sticks. Many people find it difficult to do without fries, but they are not a healthy snack: a new US study shows that the risk of type 2 diabetes increases by 20 percent if you enjoy French fries three times a week.
The team, led by Seyed Mohammad Mousavi, a public health expert at Ivy League Harvard University, examined data from over 200,000 participants. Over three decades, the participants answered questionnaires about their eating habits. One thing caught the research team’s attention: during the long-term study, more than 22,000 study participants developed type 2 diabetes. This metabolic disorder usually occurs as a result of obesity, lack of exercise, and poor nutrition.
What makes French fries so unhealthy is the dangerous substances that are produced during the “frying” process. The oil and salts used to season the fries are also not without their drawbacks. However, not all potato dishes are unhealthy: If you eat mashed potatoes or boiled or baked potatoes three times a week, you shouldn’t have any problems. Even chip fanatics can breathe a sigh of relief: the popular movie snack is not linked to diabetes.
According to the study, whole grain products should be consumed in order to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes significantly. Instead of gorging on French fries, you should eat whole-grain pasta or whole-grain bread. Doing so reduces your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 19 percent.
- source: heute.at/picture: Bild von Ilgaz Öcal auf Pixabay
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