Why are French fries unhealthy and sautéed vegetables healthy?

People who eat a diet high in acrylamide may have a slightly increased risk of cancer, he says, but if fries are prepped in good oil that hasn't been reheated, cooked for not-too-long and naked of mayo and ketchup, they're a-ok. “French fries per se are not that bad as people think,” he says. read more

French fries are deep fried, drowned in fatty oil and grease and also contains large amounts of salt. Not to mention, it is made of potatos, which are a starch, and not the ideal healthy vegetable. Sautéed vegetables on the other hand, are not submerged fully in oil, it is merely cooked with it. read more

French fries are a serious contender for the most unhealthy foods that people eat regularly. If you wanted to make a person tired and lethargic, overweight and at a greater risk of serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease, you’d be hard-pressed to come up with a better junk food than french fries. read more

Studies that link French fries and other fast foods to risk of other forms of cancer and heart disease note that fries themselves are not the culprit, but that cancer risk is elevated by apatternof eating red meats, fried foods, stale foods, and sugar without eating fruits and vegetables. read more