Question 1

aren't foods healthier microwaved instead of fried?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: this is a pretty vague question. Typically grilled over fried is a bit better for cholesterol and calorie intake. But microwaved has a whole other question of cooking all the way through etc. 
not a yes/no question.

Question 2

how bad is fried food?

Accepted Answer

Pretty bad!: Fried food should be avoided.  They add fats to one's diet and provide little nutritional value.

Question 3

is fried rice bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Not if you: Are sweet and sour. But if your human, there are other healthier choices.

Question 4

are fried eggs healthy or unhealthy?

Accepted Answer

In the middle: An egg is low in calories, but contains more than half your day's limit of cholesterol. Eggs are relatively high in fat, and it's partially  saturated fat. What you fry it in can add saturated fat.  The egg white in fried in a touch of olive oil is very healthy.

Question 5

what would happen if i eat fried codfish every week?

Accepted Answer

Fish benfits: Eating fish on a regular basis has health benefits including lowering cholesterol and improving cardiovasular risks.  Broiled, grilled or steamed would be better than fried.

Question 6

can too much fried food really cause free radical damage?

Accepted Answer

The research seems: To be showing that a lot of saturated & especially, trans fats in the diet have very detrimental effects, & free-radical damage is one way this may be happening. Consider reading 'fat chance' by robert lustig, md. (i don't have any connection to him.

Question 7

is there any danger of cutting out proceced and fried food ?

Accepted Answer

Eating healthy foods: Cutting out processed and fried foods in favor of fresh veggies, fruits, and lean proteins is a step towards health, not danger.  Among other dangers, processed and fried foods contain high quantities of trans fats which can be harmful to your heart and blood vessels.  Sometimes people need to make these changes over time; sometimes an "all at once" approach works better.  Enjoy your health!

Question 8

will the oil in the pan go into the food when i am pan frying?

Accepted Answer

Some will: Pan frying and wok cooking, will add some oil to the things being cooked.  Limit the amount of oil and stir frequently which will help.  Overall, this is not a big source of calories from oil and it is a very effective cooking tool.

Question 9

what is the health difference between sauteeing and pan frying meat?

Accepted Answer

Slower vs fast: Sauteeing  involves cooking meat using a small amount of oil or fat but you can cook the meat in its own fat or juices without adding extra oil or fat. Whereas pan frying involves heating a piece of meat quickly and frying on both sides at hot temperature. It involves using greater amounts of oil or fat to crisp the outside of the meat.

Question 10

why does everyone say you can't eat anything fried when trying to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Fat: Fried foods absorb a lot of fat from the oil they are fried in which is often saturated and trans-fats, which are both unhealthy and  are very fattening.

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