Eating fried chicken and fish "related to premature death"

Research suggests that eating fried foods, especially chicken and fish, increases the risk of premature death.

A serving or more of each fried food each day, such as fries or a fried chicken sandwich, increases the risk of death by 8% compared to meals absent, according to experts.

The study, published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), revealed particularly strong links with fried chicken and fish-based foods that the authors presumed to be mostly fried.

It was determined that one or more portions of fried chicken per day were badociated with a 13% higher risk of death and a 12% higher risk of heart death than without fried foods.

Meanwhile, one or more servings of fried fish or seafood per day were badociated with a higher risk of death of 7% and a risk of death from cardiac origin of 13% higher.

The experts also found a link with even fewer portions of fish and chicken.

The findings remained true even when other factors such as the level of exercise were taken into account.

The research involved 106,966 women aged 50 to 79 enrolled in the WHI (Women's Health Initiative) study between 1993 and 1998.

On an average follow-up of 18 years, 31,558 women died, including 9,320 heart problems, 8,358 cancers and 13,880 different causes.

The authors, led by a team from the University of Iowa in the United States, concluded: "Frequent consumption of fried foods, particularly fried chicken and fried fish / shellfish, was badociated with a higher risk of all causes and cardiovascular mortality among women in the region. WE."

They added: "We have identified a risk factor for cardiovascular mortality that is easily modifiable by lifestyle and cooking choices.

"Reducing the consumption of fried foods, particularly fried chicken and fried fish / shellfish, could have a clinically significant effect across the spectrum of public health."

The researchers found no specific link between cancer mortality and the consumption of fried foods.

Women who ate the most fried foods tended to be younger, non-white, less educated and low-income.

Those who consume the most fried foods also tend to eat fewer vegetables, fruits and whole grains, and more sugary drinks, nuts, salt and red and processed meat.

Tracy Parker, a senior dietitian at the British Heart Foundation, said simple changes in how to cook foods can make a big difference to heart health: "Fried foods are usually more caloric, fat and salty, and portions are often bigger – especially when you eat at the restaurant or order

"And if you eat a lot of fried foods, it often follows that your extended diet and lifestyle might be healthier. It is a recipe for the disorder, which can lead not only to weight gain, but also to other health problems, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and high blood pressure. Type 2 diabetes, as many risk factors for heart and circulatory diseases later in life.

"The good news is that using healthier cooking methods at home, such as baking, grilling and roasting, and choosing healthier dishes at the restaurant, are simple changes that can make a big difference for the health of your heart.