As we have mentioned in the last few posts, fried foods can greatly impact children’s health. We did not want to confront them directly by mentioning their name, but today, we will unveil the deceiving selling tactics of McDonald’s. As these tactics encourage children to consume deep-fried food such as nuggets that will greatly impact their diet, and their future. Do you remember the time … Continue reading The (Un)Happy Meal
In our previous blog post, we’ve mentioned 3 easy, healthy meal ideas. But I’m sure there are times where you’ll be craving the deep-fried stuff. Thankfully, we can still have the crunchy taste of deep-fried foods without feeling guilty, if we air fry! Air-fried Tempura: Oil Free! Ingredients: Prawns: ~300g Plain flour: 100g Corn starch: 2 teaspoons Bread crumbs: 100g Baking soda: 1 teaspoon Salt: … Continue reading Recipe: Air-Fried Tempura
If you’re still after a snack with a little crunch, there’s one chip alternative that you might not have thought of: popcorn. But before you go and buy a whole bucket full, there’s a few things you need to know. First off: Cinema popcorn is a definite no-go. Often chuck full of butter and/or salt, cinema popcorn can be unhealthier than fries, with a large … Continue reading Popcorn: How Healthy Is It Really?
So far, we’ve given a pretty negative opinion of deep-fried foods, and for good reason! The deep-frying process literally soaks ingredients in a bath of oil, and the high temperatures associated with this process often releases high levels of trans fats. But one big part of the health debate surrounding deep-fried foods is a chemical known as Acrylamide. Is the fear surrounding this substance substantiated? … Continue reading The Truth About Acrylamide
If someone asked you to name some deep-fried foods, you wouldn’t be hard pressed for an answer. Everyone knows the classic fish and chips, fried chicken, onion rings and tempura. And it’s easy to tell what’s been deep-fried – if it’s crunchy, crispy, greasy, then chances are it’s spent some time bathing in hot oil. But there are some foods that slip under the radar… … Continue reading 3 Foods That You Didn’t Know Were Deep-Fried
Do you know about the bad deep-frying practices in restaurants? Less-than-fresh ingredients When food is deep-fried, you can no longer tell the original state of the underlying ingredients. Deep-frying can cover its smell, freshness and original colour, and as a result the ingredients of your fried fish dish at restaurant might have been in the freezer for quite a long period of time! Re-used oil … Continue reading The Truth About Fast Frying – Corporations Cutting Corners
Defy The Fry 