Hey there, foodies!
French fries are popular worldwide. Not only are they easy to eat on the go,
they’re also extremely cheap. Whether you like them with ketchup, gravy,
cheese or mayonnaise, fries are always a fun treat. The problem is knowing
when to put them down. French fries can be extremely unhealthy. But are there benefits?
In today's video let's see how many fries you can actually have
on a daily basis according to experts. Do french fries have vitamins and minerals?
Does putting salt on them change anything? We’re talking all that AND more...
I’ll start by saying this… Fries are the ultimate comfort food. There are so many
ways you can eat them. Just the thought of fries alone has me drooling right now.
Here’s the thing, once you start eating them, it’s difficult to stop. They’re super addictive.
Experts have done studies to figure out just how many fries you can get away with eating.
And what was their final number? Six...
That’s right, experts claim that no more than 6 french fries should be consumed in
a day. Sorry french fry lovers, don't hate us. Now you may be wondering,
how is this even possible? Well you don’t just eat these fries alone.
These same health experts recommend you eat your fries with a salad.
I get it, it sounds crazy right. Well eating just a few fries with some greens is a great
way of satiating your snack craving, while also eating a healthy meal.
Believe it or not, you’ll also be getting some nutrients from your fries.
Remember fries are still potatoes. This vegetable has vitamins and minerals in
small amounts. It’s kind of like tomato sauce on a pizza. I mean,
yes pizza is unhealthy, but there are still traces of fruit on it.
Most of the restaurants double fry their french fries, which make them more crispy and crunchy.
Unfortunately, this makes the fries fattier. Nevertheless,
if you stick to the six-fry rule, there are a lot of benefits.
Do you always order fries with your burger and soda? When you’re at a restaurant,
do you feel incomplete without fries?
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As I hinted earlier, fries may come with a few health
benefits. Let's go over some of them quickly...
1. Energize your body
Just one regular serving of fries has around 200 calories, whereas a large
McDonald's serving will have almost 500. Now if you don't want a truckload of calories,
but still enjoy tasty potatoes, having 6 french fries is a pretty good method.
Calories give your body energy. So whenever you’re feeling tired, you can safely chomp on 6 six of
these golden-yellow fries, and get revitalized. That’s a pretty good way to revamp your body!
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2. Reduces stress
I mean, who wouldn't feel relaxed after eating fries. The secret lies locked in a special acid
called pantothenic. This magical compound keeps depression and anxiety away. Small amounts of
pantothenic acid in fries are enough to get a good hormonal balance going in your body.
3. Prevents cramps
Muscle cramps, especially in your legs, can prevent you from performing athletic
activities like running. They will also hurt your ability to exercise. This is due to lower
potassium levels in your muscles. French fries can give you almost 600 mg of potassium through
just a tiny 100 gram serving! If you eat just six fries, you’ll get a decent amount.
4. Antioxidants
Cancer and premature aging are two harmful side effects of free radicals. The manganese
content in fries will help curb the oxidation in your body,
reducing your chances of developing these conditions. Now I’m not saying six fries
will make all the difference, but a tiny snack can certainly contribute.
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Now back to our discussion on what just 6 french fries can do for you...
5. Sharpen your brain
Iron is certainly not something that comes to mind when you think of French fries.
But there is a tiny amount of iron available in them.
Iron is important in order for your brain to function. So if you feed your kid a few fries,
don’t feel guilty. The iron will be giving their brain more oxygen. Also, because iron
enhances cognitive activity, it reduces your chances of developing Alzheimer’s down the road.
6. Treat painful joints and arthritis
If you’ve ever had severe pain in your joints, you’d know it’s no joke.
The copper in fries can bring down inflammation. The more strength in
your muscles, the less pain you will feel in your joints. Moving on...
7. Lowers cholesterol
This one might come as a surprise. As if any of these benefits are all that believable…
Around 100 grams of french fries will indeed give you 2- 3 mg of
niacin (nya-sin). This compound can help reduce your levels of LDL cholesterol.
If you want to go one step further, frying the six fries with no oil.
Fries with no oil? But that would take all the taste out? Well they may taste a little different,
but the fries would be a lot healthier. You will lower your chances of diseases
like atherosclerosis (athero-sclerosis), which messes around with your arteries.
8. Helps food digestion
Phosphorus is known to help the digestion in your
body. Fries contain 127 mg of phosphorus in just 100 grams.
If you’re suffering from digestive problems like diarrhea, constipation and indigestion,
a tiny serving of fries can help you get better. They’re also the
perfect meal for an upset stomach. The easier to eat, the better.
9. Wards off infection
Do you want to stay healthy? Then eat french fries... said no sane person ever. But according
to health experts, french fries can protect you from various diseases. This is due to the
small amounts of Vitamin B6 they have. Who knew fries contributed to a healthier immune system?
If this isn’t a reason to try the 6-fry diet, I don’t know what is.
10. Stops colitis
Just 16 micrograms of vitamin K are found in a hundred grams of french fries.
Vitamin K is important for strong bones. It also helps to heal your immunity. A lack of
Vitamin K can lead to colitis. This is where the inner lining of the colon becomes inflamed. You
certainly don’t want this to happen. This is where 6 fries might be able to help.
So What Are The Different Types of Fries?
There are so many popular styles to choose from. A few of them are thick cuts,
curly fries, potato wedges and smiley faces.
Of course, who can forget tater tots? Your inner child must be screaming right now.
If you choose any of these fries to have daily, just make sure you go easy on the ketchup,
salt, and vinegar. Ketchup has enormous amounts of hidden sugar.
Salt and vinegar are bad for your heart health. More and more people seem to be
asking for no salt on their french fries. When you think about it, who can blame them?
Another step towards making your fries healthy is to swap your regular fries
with sweet potato. Try grilling these fries instead of deep-frying them.
French fry lovers have also turned to Zucchini fries and crunchy avocado fries.
I know it seems weird, but these are alternatives you should keep in mind.
Staying healthy and having a fit body requires a lot of effort.
Your appearance can often reflect your diet. This is why you need to eat healthy whenever you
have the opportunity. Check out our video on 50 foods you must avoid if you want to lose weight.
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Go ahead, click one. Or better yet, watch both, and learn more about how to become healthier.
How well do you think this 6 fry plan will work in your case? Let us know in the comments below!