A recent study warns that eating French fries too often can raise the risk of type 2 diabetes. Boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes, however, are less harmful to health.
The study, published on a medical website, found that the risk increases when potatoes are eaten as French fries but not when they are boiled, baked, or mashed. Researchers observed the diet and health of over 200,000 people for more than 30 years.
Results showed that eating French fries three times a week could increase the risk of diabetes by 20%. In contrast, boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes did not have the same effect.
Experts said the problem is not just potatoes, but how they are cooked. French fries are usually fried in a lot of oil, which makes them unhealthy.
They also found that replacing French fries with whole grains or healthier foods could help prevent diabetes. Small changes in daily diet—like eating fewer fries and more whole grains—can reduce the risk.
Experts added that not all potatoes or carbohydrates are the same, so it’s important to understand these differences when planning a diet.
