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What is the Most Dangerous Food in the World?
Yes, fries taste amazing, but if you plan on eating them frequently, be prepared to experience some consequences down the road.
In the long-term, one particular consequence is probable: According to research involving 4,500 adults published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating French fries more than twice per week may double your chance of dying early.
Know that the oils in which the potatoes were fried were the key driving force behind the increased health risk — not the potatoes themselves. The researchers could not relate other potato cooking methods to an elevated mortality rate.
However, if that isn't enough to persuade you to limit your consumption of deep-fried potatoes, keep reading because we've gathered a few more unpleasant side effects.
What makes French fries dangerous?
First, it is essential to note that French fries combine starch and fat under high heat. This creates advanced glycation end products, which affect your brain, eyes, kidneys, and heart.
This food is prepared with hydrogenated oils. Hydrogenated oils contain trans fats, which affect your cells, harden your arteries, and may increase your risk for cancer.
