Do you like fries, chicken nuggets, fried vegetables or even breaded fish? Be careful, according to a recent Chinese study, these foods promote the onset of cardiovascular disease, even if consumed in moderation …
The work, published in the scientific journal Heart, reveal that the consumption of fried foods (such as fried fish, fried potatoes, etc.) is associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the world.
Fried foods: an extra serving is enough to increase the risk of heart disease
To reach this conclusion, Pei Qin and his team carried out a meta-analysis, using data collected from 562,445 people, for the purposes of various studies. Their analysis indicates that with every additional weekly serving of fried food on the plate (about 114 grams), we increase the risk of cardiovascular problems.
Even consumed in moderation, fried foods will therefore have a negative impact on cardiovascular health (risk of high blood pressure, heart failure, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, stroke, etc.).
Eating fried food puts you at risk for stroke and heart failure, here's why
Researchers observed that consuming deep-fried food very regularly could increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events by 28%, the risk of suffering from coronary heart disease (which affects the arteries) and up to 37% of suffering from heart disease. 'heart failure.
According to the authors of this work, this type of food which has generally been cooked in hydrogenated vegetable oils increases energy intake and deposits in the body "trans fatty acids", components harmful to cardiovascular health, since they increase the rate of "bad cholesterol" in the blood.
"Deep frying also stimulates the production of chemical byproducts involved in the body's inflammatory response, while foods, such as fried chicken and French fries, are generally high in added salt and often accompanied by sugary drinks, especially when served in quick service restaurants ", alert specialists.
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