What has the study found?
A study from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), and others found some surprising news!
Did you know that yummy treats like cakes, chips, fried, and ultra-processed foods could be causing serious health problems in India? These foods have harmful stuff called advanced glycation end products (AGEs), formed when certain foods are cooked at high heat.
Eating too many of these can lead to inflammation and insulin resistance, which can cause diabetes and heart problems.
Foods having high AGE content.
The study found some foods that have a lot of AGEs, and they can be bad for us. Here are some of them:
Fried Foods: like chips, fried chicken, samosas, and pakoras
Baked Goods: like cookies, cakes, and crackers
Processed Foods: like ready-made meals and mayonnaise
Animal-Based Foods: like grilled or roasted meats
Roasted Nuts: like dry nuts and roasted walnuts
These foods are common in the Indian diet. Researchers say we should eat a low-AGE diet to stay healthy and strong.
What to eat?
It’s okay to have cakes, chips, and fried foods sometimes, but too much can be bad for you. Instead, try to eat healthy foods like fruits, veggies, and whole grains!
Eating healthy helps you grow, play, learn, and stay happy. It also improves your brain, so you can do well at school and not get sick easily. Healthy food is awesome!
About Diabetes.
Diabetes is a serious health problem where there's too much sugar in the blood. This can hurt one’s eyes, heart, brain, and kidneys.
To prevent diabetes, one should eat healthy foods, stay active, and maintain a healthy weight. Making good choices today can help you stay healthy tomorrow!
