French fries linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk in new study
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize For decades, potatoes have had a mixed reputation regarding health.
- The findings arise from an extensive analysis of more than 205,000 health professionals in the United States who were tracked for nearly four decades.
- The study found that consuming three servings of French fries per week was associated with a 20 percent increase in the risk of developing the disease.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize For decades, potatoes have had a mixed reputation regarding health. However, a major new study published in The BMJ reveals that the way potatoes are cooked significantly affects their health effects. Researchers discovered that eating French fries substantially increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes do not carry the same health risks.
The findings arise from an extensive analysis of more than 205,000 health professionals in the United States who were tracked for nearly four decades. During this observational period, over 22,000 participants developed type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition where the body struggles to effectively use insulin and regulate blood sugar levels.
The study found that consuming three servings of French fries per week was associated with a 20 percent increase in the risk of developing the disease. Contrarily, consuming unfried potatoes did not lead to a significant rise in risk.