French fries are my favorite snack, especially when writing long articles at the office. They are delicious, and easy to eat even while working. Now they can also be included in the category of foods that increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
A study conducted by Harvard University found that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is 20% if french fries are eaten three times a week. It then increases to 27% if eaten more than five times a week. But if mashed, boiled and baked potatoes are eaten, no increased risk is detected.
This shows that the issue here is not the consumption of potatoes but that french fries cooked using oil and salt make them less healthy than potatoes prepared using other cooking techniques. The conclusion of the study is after analyzing the health data of 205,107 adults who are free from diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Health data was collected between 1984 and 2021.
So from now on if you are a fan of french fries (like me), you may be able to reduce your intake each week. Instead, order mashed and boiled potatoes if you're craving potatoes.
The study paper was published in the journal The BMJ.