A new study suggests that frequently eating french fries can increase one's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, in comparison to other ways of consuming potatoes.
Eating three or more servings of the side each week can increase one's chance of developing the chronic condition by 20%, while eating fries five times a week can increase one's chances by 27%, according to the study published in the British Medical Journal on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
“Our findings underscore that the association between potato intake and type 2 diabetes risk depends on the specific foods used as replacement," researchers say. "The findings also align with current dietary recommendations that promote the inclusion of whole grains as part of a healthy diet for the prevention of type 2 diabetes.”
The researchers behind the study, who encourage consumers to "consider preparation method and replacement food when assessing health risks," found that such risks didn't apply as much to those who consumed baked, boiled or mashed potatoes — which still increased risk by only 5%, in comparison, per The Guardian.
