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Can eating french fries increase the risk of death?

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A new study suggests eating fried potatoes at least twice a week with an increased risk of mortality. Опубликовано: 9 июн. 2017 г.


How many people have died from French fries?

Researchers studied the fried potato consumption of 4,400 adults between the ages of 45 and 79 over the course of eight years. During that timeframe, 236 people died.

How harmful are French fries?

They are heavy in saturated fats. If you're snagging a bag of fries that have been heavily fried in oil, they are likely dripping in saturated fats. Taking in too much saturated fat can raise your "bad" LDL cholesterol levels and can potentially lead to heart disease and stroke.

Can fries shorten your life?

Experts at the University of Michigan have calculated the health burden of different foods by looking at their carbon footprint and nutritional impact. They found that a portion of french fries can add 1.5 minutes to a person's life and nuts can add almost 26, reports The Telegraph.

Can French fries cause death?

The claim that eating french fries or other fried potatoes two to three times a week will cause an early death is misleading.

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