Fries, onion rings, chicken — fried food has always seemed delicious to us. However, doctors insist that it is extremely unhealthy. Let's look at the health implications of fried food.
Dr. Alex
Why is it unhealthy?
Reason #1:Greasy Pan frying uses oil, which increases the caloric value of the dish several times. For example, mashed potatoes are only 88 calories per 100 grams, but fried potatoes are 176 calories for the same quantity! Roast beef is quite lean at only 120 calories, but fried steak is almost 300 calories! In addition, even if you are not overweight, all these fats put a strain on the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract in general because they are much harder to digest. Plus, they cause cholesterol, atherosclerosis, and heart problems.
Reason #2: Carcinogens Frying produces carcinogens. Even if you control the quality and quantity of your frying oil at home, in cafes and restaurants they use the same oil for hours to save money. This can cause c...
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