Out of the blue, the fast-food chain McDonaldâs announced to the world that its French fries contain 33% more harmful trans fats than previously thought.
A large French fries has 8 grams, not 6, of trans fat, and 30 grams of total fat. Trans fats are unnatural isomers of fatty acids formed in particular in the production of margarine and vegetable oils .
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French fries are detrimental to our health and body shape for a number of reasons. It is full of trans fats, leading to cholesterol deposition in the blood vessels, and fast carbohydrates.
But it is also very low in fiber, which makes you feel full. One serving of fries with crust contains 380 kcal.
The body stores excess calories and they turn into fatty tissue. One serving of fries every day leads to gaining one and a half pounds in four years portion size is not specified .
For comparison, eating potato chips is fraught with 771 grams, sweet drinks â 453 grams, processed meat â 430 grams, desserts â about 190 grams.
The love of French fries conflicts deeply with the desire for a healthy lifestyle. This was realized by the manufacturers of equipment â apparently, there are quite a few fans of âunhealthy eatingâ among them, too.
So how do you make home fries and make them healthier for your body??
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Do you think itâs fair for McDonaldâs to warn us about the dangers of French fries on our figure when they continue to promote and sell this item as a major part of their menu? Shouldnât they be more responsible and offer healthier alternatives instead of contributing to the problem?