{"id":73740,"date":"2024-10-16T16:35:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T11:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=73740"},"modified":"2025-08-20T14:20:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T08:50:52","slug":"fried-foods-and-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2024\/10\/16\/fried-foods-and-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Navigate The Indian Fried Foods And Diabetes Epidemic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fried foods are a popular part of Indian cuisine, known for their rich taste and cultural significance. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samosa<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kachori<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wada<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pakora <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are a few popular Indian deep-fried dishes consumed on special occasions. However, consuming fried foods poses a high risk for diabetes and other health conditions. India is infamously known as the diabetes capital of the world. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/health\/how-fried-and-processed-foods-are-fuelling-india-s-diabetes-epidemic-124100900803_1.html___.YXBzMTphZGl0eWFiaXJsYWNhcGl0YWw6YzpvOjNmMzFkNzA5ZjQ2OWJhZjgyNzYzOWYyNDEzMWFhNzhhOjY6OTQ1NDo0ZjRlNjc4OTViZjMzYThhNmM0ZWM0MjM3YjgxYTg2MWQxZGJmMTU0YzAwMGIwYzM4YjQ5MGMyOGJhMGY5ZTNjOnA6VDpO\"><b>According to a groundbreaking clinical trial<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, these popular foods play a significant role in fuelling this health crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"The-diabetes-epidemic-in-India\">The diabetes epidemic in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73741 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fried-1.jpg\" alt=\"fried 1_Activ Living Community\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In India, an estimated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.who.int\/india\/health-topics\/mobile-technology-for-preventing-ncds%23:~:text=Diabetes%20in%20India&amp;text=In%20India%2C%20there%20are%20estimated,developing%20diabetes%20in%20near%20future).___.YXBzMTphZGl0eWFiaXJsYWNhcGl0YWw6YzpvOjNmMzFkNzA5ZjQ2OWJhZjgyNzYzOWYyNDEzMWFhNzhhOjY6MzA2MjoyM2U2NGM4N2FiODkwMDIwYTUwY2ZkMDgyNjIzZWE3NDg3ZDI3NmQ1NDU0NmYyYWYwOTVkZWVjZmI1OTJkMGJjOnA6VDpO\"><b>77 million people above the age of 18 years<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are suffering from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2024\/03\/21\/can-type-2-diabetes-be-reversed\/\"><strong>diabetes (type 2)<\/strong><\/a>, and nearly 25 million are at a pre-diabetic stage (at a higher risk of developing diabetes in the near future). More than half the people with diabetes in India are unaware of their condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes can lead to serious health complications, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2024\/09\/04\/can-exercise-cause-heart-attack\/\"><strong>heart attacks<\/strong><\/a>, strokes, kidney failure, and blindness. One of the main factors that has contributed to the diabetes epidemic in India includes a rapid change in diet, with more fried food consumption and an unhealthy diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"How-does-fried-food-cause-Diabetes?\">How does fried food cause diabetes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There is a strong link between fried foods and diabetes.<\/p>\n<h3>High calorie and fat content<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fried foods can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are often coated with breadcrumbs and then fried, which adds carbohydrates, calories, and unhealthy fats to the food, leading to weight gain that can worsen type 2 diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are often cooked in processed vegetable or seed oils, which, when heated, can contain trans fats, which are linked to many health problems, including diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When reused, oil becomes rancid and absorbs more into the food. This can contribute to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2023\/03\/15\/control-your-cholesterol-know-how-you-can-reduce-ldl-cholesterol-levels\/\"><strong>higher cholesterol<\/strong><\/a>, blood pressure, weight gain and increased diabetes risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Inflammation<\/h3>\n<p>Inflammation occurs when the body releases chemicals in response to an injury or infection. When we fry or grill foods, we create oxidative stress. This condition occurs when the body has too many unstable molecules called free radicals and insufficient antioxidants to neutralize them, which promotes inflammation. Chronic inflammation is linked to many health conditions, including diabetes.<\/p>\n<h3>Insulin resistance<\/h3>\n<p>Insulin resistance occurs when the body&#8217;s cells become less responsive to insulin, making it harder to manage blood sugar. The pancreas produces more insulin to compensate, but if it can&#8217;t keep up, blood sugar levels rise. Fried foods can contribute to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causing weight gain\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating harmful compounds called Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) that can lead to chronic inflammation, insulin resistance and, over time, diabetes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong id=\"The-impact-of-fried-food-on-health\">The impact of fried food on health<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s how fried food impacts your health.<\/p>\n<h3>Weight gain and obesity<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73742 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fried-2.jpg\" alt=\"fried 2_Activ Living Community\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An association exists between fried food consumption and weight gain and obesity. The nutrient composition of food can be changed under high temperatures, generating more trans-fat, which increases weight and obesity risks. The body stores fat, especially saturated and trans fats, which can lead to plaque build-up in the arteries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Increased risk of heart disease<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fried foods, high in saturated fat and trans fat, promote plaque build-up in arteries that can put you at risk for coronary artery disease, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2023\/10\/03\/congestive-heart-failure\/\"><strong>heart failure<\/strong><\/a>, heart attack, and stroke. According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0261561419302195%23:~:text=A%20study%20in%20India%20of,%E2%80%931.06)%20for%20total%20fat.___.YXBzMTphZGl0eWFiaXJsYWNhcGl0YWw6YzpvOjNmMzFkNzA5ZjQ2OWJhZjgyNzYzOWYyNDEzMWFhNzhhOjY6ZmY3YTo4NGVhMDI5MjZlMzlhMTMwMzljMDg4OTVhNTg0NDgwMWI3Yzk0NGQ4ODkwZTMzYzc0YjRiY2FhNzQ1Y2NkMmM0OnA6VDpO\"><b>study in India<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, people who consume deep-fried food have an increased risk of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Other health complications<\/h3>\n<p>Fried foods can put you at a higher risk of developing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigestion, heartburn, and other digestive problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety and depression if exposed to acrylamide (a chemical formed in some foods during high-temperature cooking processes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakened gut microbiome or the composition of good bacteria in the gut<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong id=\"How-to-switch-from-fried-foods-to-healthier-foods?\">How to switch to healthier foods?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switching from fried to healthier foods can be difficult at first but is perfectly doable and worthwhile in the long run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try cooking food using methods like saut\u00e9ing, stir-frying, grilling, roasting, baking, steaming, pan-frying, air-frying or oven-frying at hot air or high temperatures to cook food with little to no oil.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use skim or non-dairy milk, low-fat or part-skimmed cheeses, non-fat or Greek yoghurt, or skimmed sherbet instead of cream cheese, sour cream, or ice cream.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace burgers from fast-food joints with home-cooked, healthier versions using lettuce and whole grain buns.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try oven-baked potatoes as an alternative to fries.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make Italian thin-crust pizza at home using store-bought or homemade dough with healthy tomatoes, vegetables, and lean meats. Use cheese lightly to minimize the grease.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try crispy baked kale or lightly salted green beans when you crave salty snacks like potato chips.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want something sweet, try a smoothie, whole grain muffin with fruit or nuts, baked apple chips, or a piece of fruit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The connection between <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fried foods and diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cannot be ignored. So, ensure that you stay away from fried foods. Eat healthy to counter diseases like diabetes and support your long-term well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"><p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fried foods constitute a big part of the Indian diet. Their connection with diabetes is undeniable. Prioritize switching to healthier options like skimmed milk, whole grain buns, and oven-baked potatoes cooked using methods like grilling, steaming, or oven-frying.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"key-takeaway__content-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"key-takeaway__sub-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<div class=\"key-takeaway__content\">\n<ul>\n<li>In India, many people either suffer from diabetes or are at a pre-diabetic stage.<\/li>\n<li>Fried food is high in fat content and causes inflammation and insulin resistance, thereby increasing the risk of diabetes.<\/li>\n<li>Switching from fried to healthier foods using methods like stir-frying, roasting, and baking can help avoid these complications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay tuned to the Activ Living Community. 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