The Link Between French Fries and Depression

A new study suggests that frequent consumption of fried foods, especially fried potato consumption like french fries, is strongly associated with a 12% higher risk of anxiety and a 7% higher risk of depression. The authors of the paper blamed acrylamide, a contaminant produced in starchy foods when they are fried, baked, roasted or otherwise cooked at high temperatures, as a potential culprit for the mental health changes. To avoid exposure to acrylamide, using gentle heat when cooking is advised, like boiling potatoes instead of frying them.