Is Deep Frying Healthy?
@cmoneyspinner (9221)
Austin, Texas
February 12, 2016 9:06pm CST
None of us want to clog our arteries.
So if you must deep fry, use a healthy oil.
Deep fat frying can be considered an unhealthy way of cooking because commercially produced deep fat fried foods are usually high in calories, saturated and trans fat. When you fry food at home, you can control what oil you use and the amount of time the f
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@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
13 Feb 16
Disagree. I actually think they are healthy oils. But I'm not a qualified dietitian or nutritionist to expand on this thought. But I do believe oils are important to the human body. It's just how you consume the oil and probably frying is not the best way to reap the health benefits.
@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
13 Feb 16
Yes. It's funny though. When I was growing up we ate a lot of fried foods. But my heart health is good. Although? When I got older, and started preparing my own meals, I did shift my eating habits and cut out a lot of fried foods. I was avoiding greasy foods because I thought it made my skin extra oily and contributed to acne. Perhaps I reversed the bad effects on my heart without knowing it. (???)
@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
13 Feb 16
Used the air popper for popcorn but never used it for frying. It's something to consider. Thanks for the idea!
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@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
13 Feb 16
Not healthy if it's all you eat. But it is nice to indulge every once in a while.
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
13 Feb 16
I love fried foods but don't eat them often
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@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
13 Feb 16
Yes. We all must confess. though many of us resist the temptation, we do love fried foods,
