New study finds that one may be at risk of type 2 diabetes when consuming these everyday savoury foods. Published: October 25, 2024 9:39 PM IST By Deep fried, baked, grilled ultra-processed foods — found in every nook and corner of India — that have become the staple in a majority of homes in recent years, are a direct reason for the ever-surging cases of diabetes in the country, said experts on Sunday. India is home to a staggering 101 million individuals afflicted by diabetes.
The recent ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines for Indians reveals that more than 10 per cent of 5-19- year-olds are pre-diabetic. A new study, published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, shows that the deep fried, baked, and grilled ultra-processed foods are rich in advanced glycation end products (AGE) which lead to inflammation and contribute to several diseases including diabetes. “When we fry or grill foods it leads to oxidative stress which is a promoter of inflammation.
Chronic inflammation in the body is linked to diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and even some forms of cancer. Ultra-processed foods and those foods which are high in trans fats are harmful to health,” diabetologist Dr. V Mohan from Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) in Chennai, told IANS.
Mohan and team led the study on AGEs in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). According to the study, AGE-rich foods include red meat, fried foods, french fries, fried chicken.
