Fried foods are not so bad - as long as they're fried in the right oil

1/25/2012

Nurse practicioners at on site clinics can offer workers suggestions on how to maintain a healthy weight. One of the things they may recommend is that people try to stay away from large amounts of fried food, not only to reduce their chances of becoming obese, but also for the health of their heart. Recently, however, researchers discovered new ways to fry foods that may not damage a person's cardiovascular health.

Scientists from Autonomous University in Spain found that eating food fried in olive or sunflower oil doesn't appear to increase a person's risk of developing heart disease. However, The authors were quick to note that food is not typically fried in these oils in countries outside of the Mediterranean region, as frying in solid and re-used oil is more common in the U.S.

The results of this study may change the way that people approach fried foods.These items no longer have to be something that is avoided at all costs as part of a healthy diet. Rather, individuals should take some time to investigate how their fried foods are prepared.

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