Want To Eat Cooking Every Day? Know The Impact On Heart Health

Illustration of whether to eat fried food every day, if most of what the impact on the heart (Freepik/Atlascompany)

YOGYAKARTA What is eaten is directly related to the health level. Cooking, one type of food that is always actual discussed in the world of health. So can you eat fried foods every day? Foods processed by frying using oil, whether deep fried at high or low temperatures, have a bad impact on health.

According to a study published in the journal Heart in January 2021, it gathered findings from 17 studies on fried foods and health problems. Such as heart attacks, blockage of coronary arteries, heart failure, and stroke. The study involved half a million people as participants. They report that people who eat fried foods a maximum of 28 percent of the total food each week are more likely to experience heart problems than people who eat at least fried foods.

An increased risk of developing heart problems by 3 percent every time adding 4 ounces (114 grams) of fried food per week. In addition to having a negative impact on heart health, reported by Harvard Health, Monday, October 10, eating too much fried food can trigger inflammation. Plus, fried foods are often high in sodium and saturated fat. Both are quite harmful to health, especially if consumed excessively.

According to health expert Ashley Kitchens, MPH., RD., LDN., reported by Eat This Not That!, eating too much fried food can reduce immunity. This is one of the triggers of inflammation.

When fried foods, they become more calorie solid because the outside of the food loses water and absorbs fat or oil, explains Kitchens.

Oil in foods processed by frying can contain trans fats. This content is shown to increase your bad cholesterol or LDL. Kitchens provides recommendations for lower cooking water content.

Another knowledge you need to know, food fried at high temperatures absorbs more oil. This occurs through Maillard's reaction, where the oil heats well past the boiling point of water. Managing oil from a boiling point of water, allows fermentation of starch and protein peeling. The food results are softer inside and milder on the outside. However, this is healthier than the fried food at lower temperatures.

So, most fried foods need to be watched out for because of their bad impact on heart health. Even if you eat fried food, it is necessary to know the process and the safe portion does not exceed 28 percent of consumption every week.