Overview Of Foods To Avoid When Stressed

Fried Foods

Many individuals consume fried food as comfort when they are feeling stressed. Examples of common fried foods include French fries, burgers, chicken, and onion rings. However, consuming these foods is not healthy, even if they taste satisfying when stressed. The oil used to fry these foods contributes to their unhealthy nature because it contains high amounts of trans fat. Cooking with olive oil reduces the trans fat content and makes the foods slightly better. However, fried foods are still unhealthy. They are higher in calories when they are breaded before being fried, which leads to an increased risk of obesity.

Research has also found that consuming a significant amount of fried food, particularly over time, doubles an individual's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Evidence indicates that individuals who ate two or more fried meals per week were twice as likely to develop insulin resistance. Frying foods may also initiate a chain reaction that leads to the production of acrylamide, which is another carcinogen. This can explain why cancer is more prevalent in individuals who eat a diet that largely relies on fried foods.