How often do you eat French fries?

@dya80dya (36952)
May 17, 2024 4:47am CST
I eat french fries sometimes. I eat them without ketchup or anything. But if I am eating them every 6 months or so I will have to pay a price for it. The price is severe abdominal pain and I have to take medication. I prefer to avoid French fries as much as possible. I am eating everything boiled. I wonder why they are called French fries. Are they French? This is weird. Do you eat them often? If I were healthy I would eat them at least once a month. I think they are so tasty.
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@LadyDuck (476031)
• Italy
17 May 24
NO French fries are not French and only Americans call them "French fries", British call them "chips", Italian simply fried potatoes as well as French do. I do not eat them often, may be once a month. The reason why Americans call them French fries is because during World War I, American soldiers stationed in Belgium discovered these tasty potatoes. In the south of Belgium people speak French, so they called them French fries..
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@LadyDuck (476031)
• Italy
18 May 24
@HaruLoid Often what is interesting is not included in history books. Also the Italian "Spaghetti alla Carbonara" recipe was created for the American soldiers who entered in Rome during WWII.
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@dya80dya (36952)
19 May 24
@LadyDuck This is very interesting. Thank you for clarifying why they are called like this.
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@HaruLoid (1588)
• Philippines
18 May 24
That's one cool fact. I wonder why that fact isn't included in those history books that discusses World War I.
@AmbiePam (99077)
• United States
17 May 24
I don’t eat French fries often, but I do enjoy them in the rare occasion I eat them. McDonald’s French fries are my favorite, but there is a place nearby me called Braum’s that makes totally delicious, but equally delicious fries.
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@dya80dya (36952)
19 May 24
You might say that this is weird, but I never ate McDonald’s French fries. We didn't have McDonald's until now. This year they opened one in our town.
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@AmbiePam (99077)
• United States
19 May 24
@dya80dya If you get the chance, you might want to try them. I love them (unfortunately).
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@dya80dya (36952)
19 May 24
@AmbiePam Yes, I want to try them even if I will have to pay the price. I will just taste them.
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@annierose (21570)
• Philippines
17 May 24
It's wise to listen to your body and avoid foods that cause discomfort, like French fries for you. It sounds like you've found a healthier alternative by opting for boiled foods instead. I rarely eat french fries because I only have it when I eat at a fast food restaurant.
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@dya80dya (36952)
19 May 24
Boiled foods are not so tasty. But at least they are healthier.
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@annierose (21570)
• Philippines
20 May 24
@dya80dya Have you tried experimenting with herbs and spices to add some flavor to your boiled foods? Something simple like a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a dash of your favorite spice mix can really make a big difference. Keep up the great work on prioritizing your health!
@May2k8 (18585)
• Indonesia
18 May 24
before we go to McD we always call them potatoes fries, and I actually eat potatoes in vegetables more often.
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@May2k8 (18585)
• Indonesia
20 May 24
@dya80dya if we cook them properly maybe they are healthy.
@dya80dya (36952)
19 May 24
They are tasty. I am not sure if they are healthy.
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@pitsipeahie (5283)
18 May 24
I love my French fries but I don't eat them often. Let's say those fast food fried fries, I eat them maybe once or twice every two months or so. But potatoes are a staple at home so I have them in other ways like baked. We make our own fries too and its air fried or baked so little to no oil and I don't season them with too much salt so its a healthier way of eating my fries.
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20 May 24
@dya80dya Yes, a lot easier and convenient in my personal experience. Instead of frying in oil, the air fryer gives almost the same result with little to no oil used, so you save on oil and its healthier that way too.
@dya80dya (36952)
19 May 24
Baked potatoes are tasty too. Is it easier to use an air fryer when you cook different foods?
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@HaruLoid (1588)
• Philippines
18 May 24
I'm not really a fan of french fries, unless they are from McDonalds or Jollibee. My partner though really loves eating them. Its her favorite snack. She even cooks some at home.
@dya80dya (36952)
19 May 24
They are tasty. I never thought that they could be a snack. We replace a meal when we cook them.
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21 May 24
My family eats once in 2 weeks. Whenever we go for outing we order french fries
@grenery8 (17480)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
20 May 24
They are not French but why the name, not sure sorry that they are hurting you. I like potato more;French fries are too salty for me.