French fries, other fried potatoes could lead to early death.

[Cattledog]

French fries and other types of fried potatoes could lead to an early death, new research suggests.

Potatoes cooked other ways, such as boiled and steamed, did not seem to pose the same health risks as fried spuds did, according to a study cited in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Researchers followed 4,400 people between the ages of 45 and 79 for eight years. Lead researcher Dr. Nicola Veronese, with Italy’s National Research Council, and his team discovered those who ate fried potatoes two to three times a week had twice the chance of an early death compared to those who did not eat fried potatoes, CNN reported.

Fried potatoes include french fries, hash browns and potato chips.

http://www.ajc.com/news/national/french-fries-other-fried-potatoes-could-lead-early-death-research-suggests/jo0NBogyHKCXJBuZtSdlbN/

[ginnyinWI]

1. They say it's the fat.

Transfats, to be exact. So I guess I can continue to make my own oven-roasted potatoes with only a touch of olive oil?

[emulatorloo]

2. Very healthy. Oh I would LOVE your recipe for oven-roasted potatoes!

Have never managed to get it right.

[ginnyinWI]

5. Okay!

Method 1:
Cut 2 lb. red potatoes, or whatever kind you prefer, into bite sized chunks (about 6 six medium potatoes) and put into a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. In a small bowl mix together 3 T. dijon mustard, 1-2 T. olive oil, 1 clove garlic, minced, and 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning. Pour over the potatoes and stir until coated. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 35-40 min. until potatoes are tender and golden, stirring occasionally.

Method 2:
Cut 2 lb potatoes and put into a mixing bowl toss with 1 envelope onion soup mix and 1-2 T. olive oil. When they are coated, transfer to a shallow baking or roasting pan and bake at 450 degrees for 40 min or until tender and golden. Garnish with chopped parsley.

You can use any potatoes you prefer--baking, red, Yukon gold, etc. They will all work. Not cooking long enough is probably a mistake a lot of people made. Make sure they are done all the way through--should be nice and soft--and stir often enough so that they brown all over. Sometimes I add some rosemary for a nice fragrant dish.

Now I'm hungry!!

[emulatorloo]

6. Hungry now too! Thanks!

[Mosby]

4. trans fats in Italian fryer oil

There are no trans fats in American fryer oil, it's usually soybean with de-foamers.

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/admiration-magic-fry-clear-liquid-shortening-35-lb/101MAGICFRY.html

[still_one]

3. Not sure why they just pick on potatoes. Any fried food should pose the same issues

[cloudbase]

7. Remember, kids. . .

eat your chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes. It's better for you.

[bluedigger]

8. If it ain't fried, it ain't food.

According to a Southern friend I used to work with.

[Turbineguy]

9. And fried in bacon fat!

Gotta have that!