Fried or fried - Constant chicken consumption increases the risk of premature death

Fish and meat are roasted to risk

Physicians have now found that regular consumption of roast chicken or fish is associated with an increased risk of premature death. Older women eating fried chicken daily increased their risk of premature death by 13 percent compared to women who did not consume such foods.

Researchers at the University of Iowa found in their current research that postmenopausal women are at an increased risk of premature death from daily consumption of roast chicken or fish. The experts published the results of their study in the English language journal "BMJ".

The way we prepare our food affects our health. Fried and fried chicken has a negative effect on life expectancy. (Image: taa22 / fotolia.com).

Eating fried foods is common

The medical community explains that limiting the consumption of fried and fried foods, especially fried chicken and fish, could be beneficial to public health. Unfortunately, the consumption of fried foods around the world is very widespread, says study author Wei Bao from the University of Iowa. However, little is known about the long-term health effects of this consumption, the expert adds.

Fried and fried food is unhealthy

Daily consumption of fried or fried chicken resulted in a 13 percent higher risk of premature death in women in the study compared to women who did not consume such food. If women consume daily fried or fried fish or clams, this increases the risk of premature death by 7 percent compared to women who did not. In general, fried and fried food often causes health problems and premature death. For example, a 2017 study found that people who eat roast potatoes two or more times a week are twice as likely to die prematurely from people who do not eat as unhealthily.

Fried food can promote diabetes

Other previous research has already shown links between higher consumption of fried foods and increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Data from just under 107,000 women were evaluated

For their study, the physicians examined the dietary habits of nearly 107,000 women between the ages of 50 and 79 from 1993 to 1998. The participants were medically monitored for an average of 18 years. During the study, women completed questionnaires on the frequency of food consumed.

Apply the results also for men?

The results of the study are likely to apply to men, the scientists speculate. Previous studies on the health effects of fried foods did not show any gender differences.

There were limitations in the study?

The authors point out that the study was unable to determine with which oils or at what temperatures the foods were fried. These factors influence the relationship between fried foods and the risk of premature death.

Oil should not be reused

People in the United States often eat fried or fried food in fast food restaurants. This is an important factor because people at home rarely reuse their oil when preparing their food. In fast food restaurants, however, the oil is reused more frequently. If oil is reused, it creates harmful compounds in the oil, which go into the food.

Results were not valid when using olive oil

The results of the new study can not be generalized globally, say the experts. People around the world can use different methods of cooking, frying or frying their food. In addition, different oils are used. In Spain, an analysis of the link between eating fried foods and mortality found no link between the two factors, as the population uses mostly olive oil. (As)