Opting for boiled or mashed potatoes over French fries could significantly bolster long-term health, according to a new study linking regular consumption of fries to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes. An international research team, including an expert from the University of Cambridge, meticulously analysed nearly four decades of dietary data from over 205,000 health workers in the US. Their aim was to explore the connection between potato consumption and type 2 diabetes risk.
The findings revealed that individuals consuming French fries three times weekly faced a 20 per cent greater risk of developing the condition, a figure that rose to 27 per cent for those eating them five times a week. Conversely, baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes were not associated with any increased risk. Throughout the research period, 22,000 cases of type 2 diabetes were documented.
