Frying Food ‘Doesn't Increase Heart Disease Risks' Claims Study

[DeathToTheOil]

A new study has discovered that those who fry their food in sunflower or olive oil, aren’t increasing their risks of heart disease, contrary to popular belief.

According to researchers, their findings go against the idea that frying food is bad for heart health as they found that using certain oils when cooking makes no difference to a persons heart health.

Researchers analysed data from almost 41,000 adults aged between 29 and 69 who did not have heart disease at the start of the study. They were divided into four groups according to how often they ate foods fried in olive oil and sunflower oil. These were monitored between high and low amounts and took into account foods that were deep fried, pan fried, crumbed, sauteed and battered.

The researchers looked at the 11-year follow-up on the participants and found that just over 600 of them suffered coronary heart disease ‘events’ and 1,100 people died from any cause.

The researchers analysis found no differences between the four groups and the results did not vary between those who sued olive oil for frying and those who used sunflower oil. Or none at all.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/01/24/frying-food-doesnt-increase-heart-disease-risks_n_1228437.html

Whaddaya wanna bet Paula Deen sponsored this study?

[DrDan]

1. she has never heard of sunflower or olive oil, let alone used either one

bacon, and bacon fat . . . . that's her weakness

[dipsydoodle]

2. That's alright then.

I think the article should've said "used olive oil" : not "sued olive oil "

btw - its 4 paras for fair use : not 5.

[onehandle]

3. 'However, this does not mean that frequent meals of fish and chips will have no health consequences'

Yep. Important point. Don't run to KFC and think it won't kill you.

I only cook with olive oil, but never 'deep fry.'

The Mediterranean diet is the best diet.

[bemildred]

4. Must be the lard then. nt

[Overseas]

5. The study was probably sponsored by makers of olive and sunflower oils.

[DLine]

6. Chicken wings fried in peanut oil..

I wouldn't change anyway. Gotta have them wings.

[truthisfreedom]

7. I've been using grapeseed oil but if sunflower is healthier, it's still good to pretty high temps.

Right up there with grapeseed, actually. Well over 400.

[xxqqqzme]

8. Don't deep or pan fry; no crumbs or batter,.

I do saute on occasion w/ either olive or canola oil.