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Fried or fried foods are often associated with health problems. That’s because the content in it is harmful to the health of the body.
Frying is the most commonly used cooking method worldwide. From home cooking to fast food restaurants, they often serve fried foods.
Crispy texture on delicious food fried may be a pleasure in itself. But behind the crunchy texture, fried foods contain harmful substances.
That is why fried foods are often associated with the risk of diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and cancer. It is produced from oil heated at high temperatures.
Therefore reduce the consumption of fried foods or choose other alternatives such as healthier types of oil and cooking methods.
Reporting from Healthline (19/11) here are the reasons why fried foods are dangerous:
1. High in Calories
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One of the reasons why fried foods are dangerous is because of their high calorie content. Fried foods are usually coated with a dough like flour.
When fried, the food loses water and absorbs fat, increasing its calorie content. For example, one serving of baked potato usually contains 93 calories and 0 grams of fat.
But when fried, potatoes will contain 319 calories and 17 grams of fat. Likewise, 100 grams of grilled cod filet contains only 105 calories and 1 gram of fat.
When fried, the calorie content will increase to 232 calories and 12 grams of fat.
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2. High in Trans Fat
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Trans fats are fats that are formed when unsaturated fats are hydrogenated. Usually food manufacturers often hydrogenate fats using high pressure and hydrogen gas.
This process is carried out to increase shelf life and stability. Hydrogenation can also occur when oil is heated to very high temperatures during cooking.
This process will change the chemical structure of fat, making it difficult for the body to break down. Especially using vegetable oil or from processed seeds that may contain trans fats before heating.
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