Originally published July 20 2005
Greasy fries don't pack the nutritional punch of potatoes
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
While potatoes are healthy, they lose their nutritional value in the form of fried potatoes or French fries, which, in restaurants, are usually cooked in hydrogenated vegetable oil and are full of fat, calories and sodium, so the editor-in-chief of e-diets.com offers some recipes for healthier fries that are actually "fryless" and can be made at home.
Fast-food fast question of the day: if potatoes are such a good thing, then why are French fries so bad for us?
OK, so sodium is the other word.
your lunch total by a supersized 600 calories and 30 grams of fat.
my belt just cut into my belly!
After all, one baked potato (with skin) has a respectable 220 calories, almost no fat and nearly 5 grams of fiber.
Many restaurants fry their spuds in hydrogenated vegetable oils, which contain trans fats.
Trans fats have been implicated in reducing blood vessel function, raising LDL (the "bad") cholesterol and lowering HDL (the "good") cholesterol.
In this, the first of a series on fast-food makeovers, I am here to announce a healthier, leaner and mouthwateringly good fry exists.
Spray a baking sheet with butter-flavor cooking spray.
Toss potato slices and egg whites together in a bowl.
Spread coated potatoes on baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake, about 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
A serving will stick you with a guilt-free 60 calories, ZERO fat, 13 grams of carbohydrate, 5 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber.
Here's a golden-brown eDiets oldie from occasional contributor Leanne Ely.
"My recipe for Fryless French Fries is delicious and much lower in fat than your fast-food side order," boasts Leanne.
Slice your peeled russet potatoes into steak fry-sized pieces.
Throw your sliced potatoes into a large bowl, add oil and seasoning and toss well to coat.
Carefully place your potato slices on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes, then flip your fries and continue cooking another 10 to 15 minutes or until well browned and serve right away.
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