Study shows acrylamide in baked and fried food does not increase risk of breast cancer in women
...ntake were coffee (54 percent of acrylamide dose), fried potatoes (12 percent of dose) and crisp bread, (9 percent of dose). Comparing the women in the study who had the lowest daily acrylamide intake, the researchers found no significant increased risk of breast cancer among the women whose intake was hig...Baked or broiled fish may help reduce the risk of stroke
... lower risk of stroke in the elderly, while eating fried fish or fish sandwiches is linked to a higher risk...ish consumed--broiled or baked fish as compared to fried fish or fish sandwiches. Dariush Mozaffarian, M.D., M.P.H., from the Harvard School of Public Health...US study highlights clear link between increased fast-food consumption and obesity
...fat-reduced mayonnaise, more vegetables, lower-fat fried potatoes, and reduced-sugar soft drinks. Although the price may be increased, at least such changes in fast-food meals can have no adverse health-effects. Recently, some major fast-food companies have taken positive steps by launching new healthier c...Frequent fast food meals increase weight, diabetes risk, NHLBI study says
...ads and grilled foods tend to be lower in fat than fried foods, she said. Keep portion sizes small, and ask that high-fat sauces and condiments, such as salad dressing and mayonnaise, be "on the side" and use them sparingly to reduce calories, Wei said.......e- and hormone-free. Dried or frozen foods, sodas, fried foods, fast food (include take-out Chinese) and excessive sweets are seen as unhealthy. Home-cooked meals are considered healthier than restaurant food. All three Asian groups emphasized eating vegetables over fruit. Interviewees also emphasize...Strong-flavored onions show promise for fighting cancer
...er-prevention can be established. While popular as fried rings, onions are known mostly for their ability to add flavor to a variety of food dishes, including meats, pizza, soups and salads. But they are increasingly becoming known for their potential health benefits. Onions are rich in a flavor compound k...Eating habits as important as meds for diabetic blood sugar control
... and eating high-fat sources of protein (red meat, fried entrees and processed meat). Miller notes, "People with diabetes need to take their medication but this study shows that what you eat clearly affects your blood sugar above and beyond medication. We think that knowledge of these specific food habits...Trans fat linked to increase in cholesterol
...ckers, candies, baked goods, cookies, snack foods, fried foods, salad dressings, and many processed foods. In 2003, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a regulation requiring manufacturers to list trans fatty acids, or trans fat, on the Nutrition Facts panel of foods and some dietary supplements...OHSU study shows four daily servings of fruits & vegetables reduce breast cancer risk by half
...quiries about intake of 108 individual food items, fried and restaurant foods, and dietary changes as well as use of nutrient supplements and Chinese herbal medicines. "In addition to looking at associations with traditional food groupings, the results offer one of the few analyses between different botani...Trans fatty acids on food labels
...ods like cakes, cookies, crackers and commercially fried foods. According to ADA's Complete Food and Nutrition Guide (Wiley 2002, 2nd edition), trans fatty acids, also known as trans fats, are found naturally in small quantities in some foods, including beef, pork, lamb, butter and milk. But most trans fa...School lunch options crowd out fruits and vegetables
...y. The researchers also looked at whether serving fried potatoes in school lunches would affect students' fruit and vegetable intake. They concluded that fried potatoes at lunch did increase the students' average fruit and vegetable intake. But they also noted...How acrylamide might be formed in starch-rich foods
... in wide range of starch-containing foods that are fried or baked, particularly french fries, potato chips ...amide is produced when starch-containing foods are fried or cooked at high temperatures. His theory is proposed in a letter, "Explaining acrylamides in food,...Fast Food Can Speed Up Clogging Of The Arteries
...n" diet containing oxidized cholesterol -- cooked, fried or processedfoods, meats, eggs and dairy products ...d atherosclerosis. "With the popularity of fried foods and the widespread fast-foodindustry, oxidized fats are common in the Western diet and could c...... Large amounts ofoxidized cholesterol are found in fried and processed foods, which constitutethe bulk of m...learly cause for concern. "With the popularity of fried foods and the wide-spread fast food industry,oxidized fats are common in the Western diet and could ...