In a recent study, researchers warned that eating too many French fries (fried potatoes), could greatly raise the risk of Type 2 diabetes while there is no significant increase in risk associated with boiled, baked, or other non-fried potatoes.
According to experts, Type 2 diabetes is a disorder where the body is unable to use insulin efficiently, leading to unusually high blood sugar levels.
Reports from international media claim that the study that was published in the medical journal The BMJ discovered that the health effects of potatoes are significantly influenced by how they are cooked.
The examination of medical data from almost 205,000 people in the United States whose health was tracked for almost 40 years served as the foundation for the conclusions. Over 22,000 patients in this long-term trial were diagnosed with a Type 2 diabetes.
Additionally, the study found that eating French fries three times a week increased the risk of diabetes by around 20%. On the other hand, there was not a noticeable rise in risk among those who ate non-fried potatoes.
Additionally, researchers looked at dietary replacements and discovered that switching from French fries to nutritious grains like barley or brown rice could lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes by as much as 19%. However, there was evidence of a higher risk of diabetes when white rice was consumed in place of potatoes, underscoring the significance of making smart food choices.
Although this was an observational study and does not directly establish that French fries alone cause diabetes, experts highlighted that the study’s size and nearly four-decade duration provide significant evidence of a connection.
Health professionals emphasized that eating a balanced diet, exercising, and selecting low-fat foods can all significantly lower the chance of developing diabetes and a number of other illnesses.
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